Mining Plan of Ordinary Sand Lease

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the provisions of rule 3 (L) -01 Gujarat Minor Mineral Concession (Amended) Rules 2015 has been observed in this mining plan of Ordinary Sand Quarry of Village: Alhadpura, Taluka: Sankheda, District: Chhotaudepur, located in Orsang River Bed , adjacent to Survey No: 21, 25 to 29 of Area 10.00.00 Hector of Lessee Shri Sardarji Naraji Vanzara and whenever the specific permissions are required the applicant will approach the concerned authorities of the Commissioner, Commissioner of Geology & Mining, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) for granting the permission.

Date: RQP Shri HarshadKumar Mangaldas Shah Place: RQP/UDP/371/2012/A

UNDERTAKING

1. Shri Sardarji Naraji Vanzara applicant for Ordinary Sand Lease Area, with Orsang River Bed , Adjacent to Survey No: 21, 25 to 29 over an area of 10.00.00 hectares for mineral ordinary sand near Village -Alhadpura, Taluka - Sankheda, District -Chhotaudaipur, State - Gujarat hereby undertake that all the commitments so made in the aforesaid Mining Plan by the RQP Shri Harshadkumar Mangaldas Shah to be deemed to have been made with my knowledge and consent and as such shall be acceptable to me and binding on me in all respects.

2. Shri Sardarji Naraji Vanzara applicant for Ordinary Sand Lease Area, with Orsang River Bed, Adjacent to Survey No: 21, 25 to 29, over an area of 10.00.00 hectares for mineral ordinary sand near Village -Alhadpura, Taluka –Sankheda, District -Chhotaudaipur, State - Gujarat hereby also undertake that all the measures proposed in this Mining Plan will be implemented in a time bound manner from the date of approval of this Mining Plan as proposed.

Place: Shri Sardarji Naraji Vanzara Date:

CONTENT

CHAPTER TITLE PAGE No. 1 INTRODUCTION 5 2 GENERAL 6 3 LOCATION AND ACCESIBILITY 7 4 GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION 9 5 MINING 17 6 BLASTING 22 7 MINE DRAINAGE 23 8 OTHERS 24 9 MINERAL PROCESSING 25 10 SURFACE TRANSPORT 26 11 ENVIRONMENRT MANAGEMENT PLAN 27 12 PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN 33

ANNEXURES

S.No. TITLE No. 1 Environment Clearance Certificate 1 2 Voter ID with Address Proof 2 3 RQP Certificate 3 4 Lease Map 4 5 Partnership Deed 5

PLATES

S.No. TITLE No. Scale 1 Location plan 1 Not to scale 2 Route Plan 2 1:1000 3 Surface Plan 3 1:1000 4 Geological Plan and Sections 4 1:1000 5 Year Wise Development Plan & 5 1:1000 Section 6 Mine Layout Plan 6 1:1000 7 Environment Plan 7 1:50000 8 DILR Map 8 1;1000

INTRODUCTION

The Ordinary Sand Lease Area over an area of 10.00.00 hector is located near Village- Alhadpura, Taluka –Sankheda, District -Chhotaudapur, Gujarat Orsang River Bed, and Adjacent to Survey No: 21, 25 to 29. The applicant is Shri Sardarji Naraji Vanzara.

The Mining area is 10.00.00 Hector Comes under the New Series GT sheet No.F43H11 (Old Series Sheet No. 46F11).

2.0 GENERAL

A. Name of the Applicant: Shri Sardarji Naraji Vanzara Address AT&POST:-DHOKALIA, TA:SANKHEDA District CHHOTAUDAIPUR (GUJARAT) State GUJARAT Phone 9879493917 Email B. Status of applicant: Individual

Photo ID and address proof attached as (Annexure no.2) C. Mineral (s) which are Ordinary Sand occurring in the area and which the applicant intends to mine, D. Period for which the mining The mining lease is sought for period of 03 year. lease is granted /renewed proposed to be applied E. Name of the RQP preparing RQP Shri HarshadKumar Mangaldas Shah the mining plan RQP/UDP/371/2012/A (Annexure no. 3 )

Address for communication: 17/18 Sonal Park Society, Opposite Jully park , Near Nageshwar Shopping Centre, VIP Road, Vadodara, 390022 Phone: 0265-2482153 Fax: 09409030353 e-mail: [email protected] F. Name of the prospecting No prospecting was done in the area. agency: G. Reference no. and date of consent Letter from the state govt.: During pendency of approval of Mining Plan, if there is change in the name, address of the applicant, the CGM, will be notified in writing.

3.0 LOCATION & ACESSIBILITY

1. (a) Detail of area (Refer plate l): District and State Chhotaudaipur, Gujarat Taluka Sankheda Village Alhadpura Khasra No./Block Range / Orsang River Bed, Adjacent to Felling Series etc. Survey No: 21, 25 to 29 Applied Area (hectares) 10.00.00 Ha

(b) Whether the area is recorded to be in forest: There are no reserves or protected forest within the applied area. No National Park, Sanctuary exists within 10 km of the applied area.

(d) Existence of Public road / Railway line, if any nearby and approximate distance: The lease is situated about 2 km away from Village- Alhadpura, Taluka- Sankheda, Distt.-Chhotaudaipur in the Orsang river bed. It is located 3 km from Bodeli and 173 Km from Ahmedabad and 70 km from Vadodara.

Nearest Railway Station is at Bodeli, which is about 3 km away from the area. Alhadpura is very well connected to frequent transport and private bus service for Chhotaudaipur-Bodeli, Ahmedabad and major city of Gujarat and India.

Electricity is available nearby the village. The nearest telephone, telegraph and postal facilities are available at Bodeli village which is 3 km away from the area. The secondary school is located at

Bodeli village. The nearest Primary Health Centre (PHC) Bodeli and referred hospital is located at Chhotaudaipur. The Source of drinking water is only ground water. The tube well and open well is located nearby the village. The water is flow towards SW in direction. The nearest Airport is located at Vadodara.

Each truck/dumper will be weighted at the nearest Weight Bridge. The road will be maintained by the applicant inside and near his area.

Land use pattern The whole area is Government land located in the Orsang River Bed. No forest land and agricultural land falls within the area. There are scattered vegetation having mostly bushes was observed in the area. PARTICULAR'S PRESENT POSITION OF THE AREA IN HECT. A) MINING ACTIVITY 1. PITS 0.00 2. DUMP 0.00 3. ROAD & BUILDING 0.00 4. PLANTATION BARREN LAND 0.00 5. BACK FILLED NON 0.00 PLANTATION B) BACKFILLED PLANTATION 0.00 C) REMAINING VIRGIN LAND 10.00.00 HECT TOTAL AREA 10.00.00 HECT

PART-A 4.0 GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION

4.1 (A) Topography, Drainage & Geology:

(i) Topography:

The lease area is falling in the river bed of River Orsang on western bank. Since, the sand area falling in the riverbed, the general surface level of the lease area is comparatively lower than the surroundings.

The flow direction of River is towards Southwest direction in the lease area and further flowing towards southern direction.

The lease area has been surveyed on a scale of 1:1,000 with contour interval of one meter.

(ii) Local Geology: River & Drainage - The lease area forms the river bed of Orsang River which flow towards South Western direction in the lease area and further flowing towards Southern direction. Transportation of Sand - The sand is not a in situ materials but being carried out by flowing water during the monsoon every year from various catchment areas of the river and getting accumulated at convenient locations like bends, escarpments etc. and as such the sand of the lease area is a transported material brought from various locations and getting accumulated at convenient places in the flow direction of the River. The size of the accumulated sand varies due to the time factor taken by the river as well as the quantum of flowing water. The depositions normally take

place on winding course (bends)/meanders/loops/circuitous journey (of a river) in flow direction. The average width of River bed is about 500 m and average width of the mining lease area is about 100 m.

A Surface Geological Plan is attached on a scale of 1:1,000, showing general topography and geology of the area and Geological cross section on scale 1:1,000.

There is no public road passing through the area. No agriculture fields are existing in the lease area.

4.2 DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION PROGRAMME

Maximum depth of removal of ordinary sand (3 metres from surface or up to water table/bed rock whichever is less) The depth of removal of sand will be restricted up to 3m as per the condition laid down by SEAIA.

Outline briefly, year wise development and production for first three years including precautions to be observed to prevent haphazard excavation of pit, scattering of waste and sub-grade mineral and avoidable loss of mineral in ground.

The proposed method of mining was open-cast manual mining. The mining will be carried out by manual labour and loaded into truck/tipper/dumper by manually. The mining of sand will be carried out from the open by leaving 10 m from main stream and the depth of working will be 3 m by making two benches of 1.5 m each to facilitate manual working.

The sand will be accumulated by JCB/Hitachi excavator in the convenient place and directly loaded into truck/tipper/dumpers. Since, there will not be pit formation, hence development of pit is not considered and sand is deposited directly in every monsoon. As mentioned previously, lease area located within the river bed and there will be continuous deposition in the area every year during monsoon and sand will get refilled wherever mined out area during the year. So the mining activity need not be properly lined out as seen the other mineral cases. In the case of sand mining, the mined out areas will get refilled during monsoon and again mining can be carried out in same location. Due to above reason, a mining zone has been marked for five year production and mining can be done in anywhere within the mining zone. The location of the zone is marked in year wise development and production plan.

4.3 (1) GEOLOGICAL PLAN AND EXPLORATION:

Topographical /Surface/ Geological plans of the applied area has been prepared on the scale 1:1000 with contour interval as 1 m.

(2) GEOLOGICAL PLAN The topographical plan prepared on a scale 1: 1000 at contour interval of 1m has been utilized to prepare the geological plan

(3) Beneficiation: No beneficiation is required.

(4)Economic Aspects: Mining can be economically continued with open cast method of mining.

(5)Environmental concern: In Continuation of Mining Progressive closure activities such as wire fencing around the pit and plantation will be carried out.

(6) Legal/administrative aspects:

Whole land of the applied area is Government land. Neither, National Park, Archeological monument, etc. is within the applied area or in nearby area. The sides of excavation will be adequately benched, shaped and secured so as to prevent danger from fall of sides as per regulation 106 of the Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961. The applicant will observe all statutory obligations as per applicable mining laws, during mining.

(7) Local/ Mine Geology The geology of the proposed area and nearby has been studied on the basis of exposure on the surface out crops. Geologically the area is belongs to Quaternary of Recent to Sub recent. (Refer plate no- 4).

(8) The generalized geological sequence as observed in the field can be summarized as under

Super group Group Formation Litho units

Recent to sub Quaternary - - River sand – up to recent 3.0m. maximum

The individual description of mineral type is as follows

(9) Ordinary Sand Ordinary sand sediments of less than 1mm size are predominantly deposited in the river bed by flood waters during rainy season. They have been deposited in mixed state. As usual the large size sediments

deposited at the bottom and the smaller sizes area deposited at the top on the edges/ flank of the river beds. It is generally used for civil construction activities. Recovery of sand is 100% from ROM is considered.

4.4 Grade & properties of River sand

Physical Properties PROPERTIES RIVER SAND Form Fine to Course grained Colour Whitish to light Yellowish Streak Colourless Specific Gravity 1.60 Origin Weathering process of feldspethic rock of metamorphic composition

Chemical properties One sample was analyzed in the area for river sand. The chemical analysis is given below (refer annex no.-3):

SiO2 - Up to 85%

Fe2O3 - Up to 2.75% Topographical/Surface/Geological plans of the applied area has been prepared on the scale 1:1000 with contour interval as 1 m. (shown on plate no. 3 & 4).

4.5. Exploration (a) Exploration already carried out No specific method of exploration is required as the rivers borne sediment is deposited at along the river bed and is very well exposed on the surface. Moreover these sediments accumulated/replenished every year during rainy season by flood waters to almost the same level depending on the intensity of rains on the upstream side.

Adequate quantity of river sand reserve is available for meeting consumer demand.

(b) Details of existing pits in the area are as under One existing pit in the quarry lease area. Mining pit available in the area. At present in the area mining of river sand is doing by lessee. On the basis of local geology and information gathered from the applied mining lease area and nearby area we confirm that River sand is present in the applied area.

(c) Geological sections has been prepared at suitable intervals on a horizontal scale 1cm = 10m. & Vertical scale 1cm. =10m. (Shown on plate no. 5) (d) Broadly indicate the year wise future program of Exploration No any proposal is required.

4. 6. Method of Estimation of Reserve Reserves of the area are estimated as UNFC parameters. River sediments have been deposited/mineralized in the form of stratified deposit. Mineralization is found in the entire river bed. The River sand is brought by flood waters from upstream side and naturally deposited when the water current in the river slows down. In the area one limit is demarcated i.e. UNFC-111 reserve (Proved reserve) because mining has been restricted to 3.0m deep only for safety reason. The mineral is also proved in depth up to 3.0m in river bed & entire dry river area. During geological mapping entire Dry River is considered as mineralization zone & marked in geological plan refer plate no-3. The volume thus obtain is multiplied by the BD 2.53 to

14 obtained geological reserves in tones. The recovery is considering 100% of ROM.

I. Reserve estimation Based on above parameter, the reserve so calculated can be summarized as under: Reserve = Plan area of Mineralization zone X Depth X Recovery % X BD (2.53)

II. Reserve classification Reserves of the area are estimated as per UNFC parameters. One limit is demarked depending on the surface exposures. The one limit is UNFC-111 reserve (Proved reserves). A. UNFC-111 reserve (Proved reserve) During geological mapping entire dry River considered as mineralization zone. So that the proved reserves are considered entire Dry River up to in depth 3m from river bed is a category under UNFC-111 category.

FOR RESERVED ESTIMATION Proved reserves estimation (3m. from river beds of mineralization zone) UNFC Categores-111

Sr. No. Plan area Depth in Volume in Saleable river 2 in m m. m3 sand in tones (ii x iii) (iv x 2.53) i ii iii iv v 1. 100000 3 300000 759000 Total 759000

Recoverable ordinary sand reserves & resources under different categories (in tons)

Classified UNFC Code Quantity in tones (all grades/sizes)

1 2 3

Total Mineral Reserves (A+B) 759000

(A) Mineral Reserves

(1). Proved Mineral Reserve 111 759000 (2). Probable Mineral Reserve 121+122 - (3) Possible Mineral Reserve 123 -

(B) Remaining Resources

(1). Feasibility Mineral Resources 211 - # 221 &222 - (2). Prefeasibility Mineral 331 - Resources 332 - (3). Measured Mineral Resources 333 - (4). Indicated Mineral Resources 334 - (5). Inferred Mineral Resources (6). Reconnaissance Mineral Resources # Feasibility mineral recourses are non-mineable part of geological proved reserve. It is calculated by diminishing proved reserve from the geological proved reserve.

4. 7. Mineable reserve Mineable reserves are considered as proved reserves. So that the mineable reserves of the area is comes 759000 tones.

5.0 MINING

5.1 Proposed method of development / working with design parameters The deposit is in form of river bed sand and mining of the same will be carried out using JCB and Hitachi excavator by open cast mining method. Sand is very well exposed in applied lease area; opencast is the only method which can be followed to work the deposits.

The proposed method of mining was open-cast mechanised mining. The mining will be carried out by JCB and Hitachi excavator and loaded into truck/tipper/dumper by machine. The mining of sand will be carried out from the open by leaving 10 m from main stream and the depth of working will be 3 m by making two benches of 1.5 m each to facilitate manual working. The sand will be accumulated by excavators in the convenient place and directly loaded into truck/tipper/dumpers. Since, there will not be pit formation, hence development of pit is not considered and sand is deposited directly in every monsoon. As mentioned previously, lease area located within the river bed and there will be continuous deposition in the area every year during monsoon and sand will get refilled wherever mined out area during the year. So the mining activity need not be properly lined out as seen the other mineral cases. In the case of sand mining, the mined out areas will get refilled during monsoon and again mining can be carried out in same location

5.2. Mine development on year-to-year basis is described as under

During the three-year period the production target per year is mentioned below in the table. The section L-L’, has been prepared

17 for next three year proposed planning. The year wise position and extent of benches have been shown in year wise development plans (refer plate no. - 5). On the basis of above facts year wise, bench wise excavation details have been given below and pit development has been shown in plate no. 5.

(1) First Year and Fourth Year During first year, mine planning is proposed to starts center part of the lease area within river beds. During this year mining is done up to 97mRL. So that mining proposed in one bench of 3.0 m from surface level of river bed. The area is measured by plan area. The limit of first year development and formation of benches is shown in L-L’. The recovery of the bench is considered 100% of ROM. During this year about 151853 tones saleable ordinary sand is proposed to be excavated. The limit of the area as shown in year wise development plan & section (Plate No. 5). The site wise excavation figure has been given in below: Bench wise ROM excavation along section L-L’

Bench no./ Plan area in Depth Volume ROM mRL m2 m. in m3 Sand in tones. I-99-96mRL 20007 3 60021 151853 Total 151853 Total Saleable Sand: 151853 tones

(2) Second Year and Fifth Year During Second year, mining is proposed end of first year bench -I- 100- 97mRL is further extends towards southern side of the lease area along section L-L’. The area is measured by plan area. The limit of first year development and formation of benches is shown in L-L’. The recovery of the bench is considered 100% of ROM. During this year about 151853

18 tones saleable ordinary sand is proposed to be excavated. The limit of the area as shown in year wise development plan & section (Plate No. 5). The site wise excavation figure has been given in below: Bench wise ROM excavation along section L-L’

Bench no./ Plan Depth Volume ROM Sand in mRL area in m. in m3 tones. m2 II-99-96mRL 20007 3 60021 151853 Total 151853 Total saleable Sand: 151853 tones

(3) Third Year During third year, end of first year & second year benches are further extended towards southern side of the lease area along section L-L’. The area is measured by plan area. The limit of first year development and formation of benches is shown in L-L’. The recovery of the bench is considered 100% of ROM. During this year about 151861 tones saleable ordinary sand is proposed to be excavated. The limit of the area as shown in year wise development plan & section (Plate No. 5). The site wise excavation figure has been given in below:

Bench wise ROM excavation along section L-L’

Bench no./ Plan Depth Volume ROM Sand in mRL area in m. in m3 tones. m2 III-99-96mRL 20008 3 60024 151861 Total 151861 Total saleable Sand: 151861 tones.

The lists of year wise excavation are as under: Volume of Volume of ROM ROM excavated in Year overburden excavation in m3 tonnage excavation in m3 (iii x 2.53)

i ii iii iv 1st 0.0 60021 151853 2nd 0.0 60021 151853 3rd 0.0 60024 151861 Total 0.0 180066 455567 4th 0.0 59988 151770 5th 0.0 59949 151671 Total 0.0 300003 759008

5.3. Year- wise production plan proposed for next five year along with Grade, blending proposal, if any, may be indicated.

The year wise details of ROM production, tonnages are as under:

Volume of ROM Sale Minable Ordinary sand of Year ROM excavated ROM in tones excavation in in tonnage (iii x 2.53) m3 i iii iv v 1st 60021 151853 151853 2nd 60021 151853 151853 3rd 60024 151861 151861 Total 180066 455567 455567 4th 59988 151770 151770 5th 59949 151671 151671 Total 300003 759008 759008

Composite Year wise plan & section of the proposed mining work (Refer plate no. 5)

5.4 Proposed rate of production & life of mine:

5.4.1 Proposed rate of production: The applicant will excavate ordinary-sand at the rate of total 10000 tons per year.

5.4.2 Life of Mine: As the lease is located in the river bed and mineral is replenished every year. Life of mine cannot be decided. 5.5 Opencast Mining: It is proposed to adopt the semi-mechanized open cast method of mining by using conventional excavation manually or by JCB loader/Excavator. As stated earlier ordinary sand mining is entirely different from conventional type of mining. Rather it would be appropriate to term ordinary sand mining as an "Art" where due care is to taken to maintain environment and ecology. The mining suggested is semi mechanized at present and subsequently based on market it is planned to improvement converted to mechanized operations. All pit working will be securely fenced as per the standards prescribed by DGMS. 5.6 List of Mining Machinery: The detail of equipment has been proposed to be used in mining operation. Excavator Machines: JCB-Hitachi Loading and Unloading Equipment S. No. Type Nos. Bucket Motive H.P. Make capacity Power In cum 1 Dumper 1 10 cum Diesel Engine 10 tones Tata 3 Tractor 1 5 tones Diesel Engine 10 H.P Mahendra Mahendra

Miscellaneous S. Type Nos. Bucket Motive H.P. Make No. capacity Power In cum 1 Water Pump 1 5 HP Shakti

6.0 BLASTING

6. Broad Blasting Parameters: The ordinary sand is loose deposit found in the area hence no blasting is required.

7.0 MINE DRAINAGE

7.1 Depth of water table: There is no well within the applied area. However, the depth of water table in the tube well outside the area is 10 m. The seasonal fluctuation of water table is ± 5m.

7.2 Proposed working and water table: Proposed working during lease tenure shall be 03m from surface. Therefore, working expected to be 7 m above water table during proposed year mining.

7.3 Quantity and quality of water likely to be encountered: As the area falls in the river bed. No mining shall be carried out in the monsoon period. Mining activity will resume after the water from river recedes after monsoon.

8.0 OTHERS

8.1 SITE SERVICES: 8.1.1 Site Services: As this applied area has been under mining activity since last 20 years, all basic infrastructure are exist. The applicant has established the required infrastructure. The drinking water is made available from PHED supply from village Alhadpura to applied area by water tank & kept in certain pots by the labor working at the site. First Aid station, Bath rooms, Toilets, Rest room as per the provisions of Mines Rules shall be constructed and maintained. Regular medical checkup of the mine employees will be carried out as per the provisions of Mines Rules 1955.

8.1.2 Employment potential: (i) Workers: As stated earlier mining will be done by semi mechanized opencast method with simply loading and transportation. The mine will work for only one shift during day time from 8a.m. to 5p.m. with one hour recess.

Out of the total 10 manpower to be engaged in the mine, one man will be allocated for proper care and maintenance of area, one for office work shall be employed. One tractor driver with helper shall also employ. One for JCB Operator & One drivers for tipper, thus total labors/workers shall be 15.

(ii) Managerial and supervisory personnel: As per the provision of GMMCR rule necessary appointments will be made.

9.0 MINERAL PROCESSING

Mineral is sold directly to the end user and no processing is required. *********

10.0 SURFACE TRANSPORT

10.1 MODE OF TRANSPORT OF MINERAL TO THE DESPATCH POINT The main mode of transport for dispatch of the mineral will be by road.

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11.0 ENVIRONMENRT MANAGEMENT PLAN

11.1 Existing Land use Patterns The applied area is a Government land and part of Orsang River Bed, adjacent to Survey No: 21, 25 to 29, which falls under Alhadpura village. No agriculture Land exists within the applied lease area.

Present position of the Activity Area Year Type of Land (In Hector.) Pits 0.00 Government land Dumps 0.00 —-do— Road/ Buildings & 0.00 —-do— Structure Plantation 0.00 —-do-— Remaining Virgin land 10.00.00 -—do— Total 10.00.00 —-do —

11.2 Flora and Fauna: The area lies in Bharuch, which falls under arid climate. Consequently, it is characterized by sandy plain, more or less barren of vegetation except in rainy season when multitudes of ephemeral come up and transform the bare land into a green carpet. These ephemeral complete their life cycle before the advent of summer heat and bulk of the area is once more transformed into open sand}- and stony plane, desolate and barren.

In general the vegetation in arid region is sparse. Plants with xerophytes adaptation are able to establish themselves. The bulk of vegetation at the study area consists of stunted, thorny or prickly shrubs or perennial herbs capable of drought resistance. Distantly scattered trees of stunted growth are found in this part of the country. Such vegetation is known as desert

scrub. The dominant tree species are Acacia nilotic, Acacialeucophloea, Salvadoraoleodes. Salvadorapersica, Cappris decidua, Prosopiscinerarea.

The terrestrial fauna of the region mainly comprises of domestic animals and burrow dwellers. During the study period no endangered or rare species was found within the study area.

11.3 Quality of Water, air and ambient Noise level: The entire area is very calm and quiet and free from air noise and water pollution. The quality of air, water & ambient noise level appears to be within permissible limits. The source of pollution as regard air, noise surrounding the small mine will not generate any kind of pollution.

11.4 Climatic Condition: The climate is tropical and temperature ranges from 42-45°C during summer to about 18°C during winter. The average annual rainfall is 25 to 50 cm which received during monsoon season from June to September. Predominant wind direction is SW-NE. Generally wind blows with a velocity of 10-12 Km / hr. in all seasons. Relative humidity varies from 23% to 83%.

11.5 Human Settlement: There is no village and hutments within the applied area. Farming is the main job of the people of Alhadpura and nearby villages. Basically 250 populations are of farmers. Either they are having their own land for farmers. Backward people of this village are working as labors in Ag. Farms or in surrounding sand mines. Human settlement within a radius of 5 km. of area, are as follows:

TABLE Name of Village Population Alhadpura 1561 Mankani 8386 Ajali 599 11.6 Public building place of worship and monuments: There is no public building or place of worship or monument nearby, which could be affected by mining activities. Also the applied area does not fall under Natural Park or any wild life sanctuary.

11.7 Notification of area under water act 1974: The applied area falls under notified area under water act 1974. (Source Pollution Control Board Office, Rajkot (Gujarat).

11.8 Impact of Mining on Environment: Under the above condition there is no remarkable impact of mining on local environment, except land degradation within area.

11.9 Land Environment: (I) Flora & Fauna: Mining activity will not cause any impact on the flora and fauna in this area.

(II) Vegetation: The proposed mining area is almost free from any type of vegetation. The farms on the far out site of this area will not cause any problem due to mining activities. Wind direction is opposite of the Agricultural land. Dust produced from mining activities will not be going to affect the agricultural lands.

(III) Public Building, Place of Worship and Monument:

No public building, place of worship or monument will be affected as there are no such structures present nearby.

11.10 Water Environment: (I) Surface Water: There is no surface water accumulation within the area of mining, and hence there will not be any impact on surface water.

(II) Ground Water: The mining excavation of which will never touch the ground water table. Hence no question of ground water pollution arises.

11.11 Air Environment: Though some dust will be created, which is diluted in the atmosphere at shortest time and this will not be significant quantity.

11.12 Socio Economic Environment"- Mining in this applied area will give more job opportunity to the local people. Thus, sand mining will not create any adverse effect to the local people.

Sand mining will not generate hazardous dust, which may cause health problem to mine workers. The nearest human settled village is Alhadpura which is 2 Km away from applied area. Thus mining will not have any impact on the village human settlement.

11.13. Measure for Dust Suppression: Suitable measures will be taken to control dust problem, as following:

1. Labors, during digging use dust mask.

2. Sprinkler arrangement will be used regularly sprinkle water on the haul roads as well as loading points.

11.14. Measures to Minimize Vibrations Due to Blasting and check Noise Pollution: Mining is proposed semi mechanized. Transportation through trucks/ dumper will create limited ground vibration but amount of such ground vibration will be very less and does not have adverse impact in and around surrounding areas and workers health.

Noise pollution due to operation of machineries will be kept to the minimum by proper maintenance of the machineries and equipping then with noise abating devices. Also whenever necessary, personal protective equipment like an ear plug and ear muff will be provided to workers. 11.15 Measures of minimizing adverse effects on water Regime The water table will not be touched anytime during mining. However, during monsoon proper care will be taken to avoid any type of contamination of surface run-off water.

11.16 Programme of Afforestation: As the applied lease area lies in the river bed afforestation is not possible.

11.17 Measures for Protecting Historical Monuments and for Rehabilitation of Human Settlement likely to be disturbed due to Mining Activity:

As mentioned in previous Para, there are no historical monuments within the applied area and also in surrounding area (500 m zone), so no step is required to protect the historical monuments. There is no village and

human settlement within the area. Therefore, no rehabilitation scheme or provision of compensation land will be required.

11.18 Socio Economic Benefits Arising out of Mining: Mining in this area will give following social benefits: (a) Production and employment opportunities. (b) Reduction in the migration of jobless laborers from native places to other distant places. (c) Interaction of local people with outsiders, & improvement in communication, which will enhance their present status of knowledge and confidence.

12.0 PROGRASSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN

As the applied lease area falls in the river bed mineral will be naturally and gradually replenished by the sediments brought down by the running river. Further as a statutory obligation under Gujarat Minor Mineral concession Rules (Amendment) 2015 Rule 3 (K) lessee has to Submit Financial assurance for the area under taken for mining. Calculation for the same is given below.

Financial Assurance:

Area Under mining (In Hectors) × Rs. 50,000

Hence 10.00.00 × 50,000 = Rs. 5, 00,000 Lessee shall submit Financial Assurance of Rs 5, 00,000 to the concerned authorities as and when required.

To, HARSHADKUMAR.M.SHAH Assistant Geologist 17/18, SONAL PARK SOC., Geology and Mining Department NEAR NAGESHWAR SHOPPING CENTER Chhotaudaipur, Di.-Chhotaudaipur V.I.P. ROAD, VADODARA-22 DATE:-

Subject: Regarding Submission of Mining plan with progressive mine Closure plan of Alhadpura Ordinary Sand mine located in Village: Alhadpura, Taluka: Sankheda: Dist: Chhotaudaipur of area 10.00.00 located adjacent to Survey No: 21, 25 to 29 of lessee Shri Sardarji Naraji Vanzara.

Respected Sir,

With reference to the above mentioned subject herewith we are submitting Draft copies of mining plan for lessee Shri Sardarji Naraji Vanzara of mineral Ordinary Sand for lease at Village: Alhadpura, Taluka: Sankheda: Dist: Chhotaudaipur. Of an area 10.00.00 located adjacent to Survey No: 21, 25 to 29 along with the demand draft of Rs.1000/- No……………………..…of ………………………………………………….. Payable at Chhotaudaipur as processing fees for scrutiny and approval.

Thanking You

Yours Faithfully RQP Shri HarshadKumar Mangaldas Shah RQP/UDP/371/2012/A

Enclosed: 1. Mining plan in 02 Copies 2. Demand Draft of Rs.1000/- No: COPY TO: - SHRI Sardarji Naraji Vanzara

Mining Plan of Ordinary Sand Lease (Under G.M.M.C.R (Amendment.) 2015 Rule) Alhadpura Sand lease Area Orsang River Bed, Adjacent to Survey No: 21, 25 to 29 Village: Alhadpura, Taluka: Sankheda, District: Chhotaudaipur Lease area: 10.00.00 Hector (Non Forest Area)

Lessee: Shri Sardarji Naraji Vanzara Prepared By: RQP Shri HarshadKumar Mangaldas Shah

RQP/UDP/371/2012/A

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