PRE- FEASIBILITY REPORT

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Executive Summary The proposed mining project falls under Category “A” Project or activity 1(a) as per EIA Notifications 2006 and amended thereof due to the presence of Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve within 5km. 1.2 Salient features of the project Project Name Guddha Sand Stone Mining project (M. L. No. 30/08) Name of Applicant M/s Dev Stone

Location of mine Village - Guddha , Tehsil - , District - Bundi, State - Location Latitude : 25° 3'23.21"N to 25° 3'17.35"N Longitude : 75°33'7.32"E to 75°33'10.96"E Area 2.0486 ha

Topo sheet number 45 O/12 Minerals of mine Sandstone

Total Mineable reserves 167888 Tonnes Life of mine 7 years Proposed production of 40,000 TPA mine Total Cost of Project 40 Lakh Method of mining Opencast Mechanized No of working days 300 days Water demand Total water requirement is about 5.2 KLD = 3.2 KLD (Drinking & Domestic Uses) + 1 KLD (Plantation) KLD + 1 KLD (Dust Suppression). Sources of water Drinking water will be brought from the nearby Tube-wells and water for dust suppression and plantation will be collected from nearby villages. At the monsoon time, rain water accumulated on the pit will be used for same purposed. Man power 73 Nearest railway station Dakaniya Talaav Railway Station (about 36 Km in NE direction) Nearest State N.H. 76 about 6 km away in N direction highway/national highway Nearest airport - Airport (about 180 Km in SW direction) Seismic zone Zone II

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2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent

Guddha Sand Stone Mining project (M. L. No. 30/08) is situated at Village - Guddha, Tehsil- Bundi, District- Bundi, and State- Rajasthan over an area of 2.0486 hect. The mining lease for an area 2.0486 hect. was granted in favour of M/s Dev Stone Prop. Shri Knwar Lal Gurjar, R/o- Gudha, Bundi (Raj). Vide Order No.Kha A/Bundi-I/CC-I/M.L30/08/2927 dated 16/01/2008. Mining Plan has been approved vide letter No. SME/Kota/SMF /MP/12-13/3660 dated 18.4.2013.

2.2 Brief Information about the Project The project has been proposed for mining of Mineral Sandstone by adopting opencast mechanized mining method. 2.3 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country or Region

Today in Sandstone is used widely in domestic construction sector, monuments construction markets, hospitality industry, export market and handicraft and antiques. The material is starting to be more well-known and popular because of technological advancements, sophisticated quarrying techniques, and decreased cost of mining and growth in usage as material in the decoration sector. Sandstone as material is showing beauty and long- lasting value and therefore people have started to use it more and more in memorials and in other funerary items. Today Sandstone is popular material in laying floors and cladding walls in airports, hotels and other public and commercial centers.

2.4 Demands-Supply Gap The demand for Sandstone is ever growing with the growth of the infrastructure sector in our country. The mineral is used in the construction activities like buildings, structures. 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. 2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production Development needs will be met only through indigenous produced Sandstone material against the high cost of imported material.

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2.6 Export Possibility

There is no proposal to export the Sandstone. However, Sandstone produced from the mine will fulfill the needs of the region and surplus if any, will be considered for export. 2.7 Domestic/ Export Markets

Domestic Market

The mineral is used in Tiles flooring, column making, graveyard, pre fabrication unit, statue making and in small usages like monument of table top, name plate, vases, candle holder etc. Export Market

The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for real state, decorative accessories etc. 2.8 Employment Generation

The proposed mining activity will provide employment to about 73 workers.

The workers will be hired mostly from the nearby villages.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any. The mine is over an area of 2.0486 Hectares. The proposed production is 40000 TPA. This is an independent mining project and there are no interlinked projects involved.

The project falls under Category “A” Project or activity 1(a) as per EIA Notifications 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2013 Location: The mining lease area is located at Khasra no. 94, 95, 96, 100, 101 near Village – Guddha , Tehsil –Bundi, District – Bundi, and State- Rajasthan The mining lease area falls in toposheet number 45O/12. Latitude : 25° 3'23.21"N to 25° 3'17.35"N Longitude : 75°33'7.32"E to 75°33'10.96"E

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Project Area

Project Area

Fig 1: Location Map of proposed Project site

Details of Alternate Sites

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Mining is site specific so no alternative site is proposed.

3.4.1 Size or magnitude of operation The mining lease has been granted over an area of 2.0486 hect. During five year total production of sandstone shall be approximately 115611 Tonne. The average number of working days in the year would be 300.

3.5 Geology 3.5.1 Regional geology Geologically the district consists of diverse rock types belonging to oldest arche and me tamarphics of super- group and middle to upper proterozoic sedimentaries of vindhyam supergroup. NE-SW part of the district is exposed by the rock types belonging to bhilwara super group and in remaining part, rock types of vindhyam super group exist. Modified and 5ccurring5d lithographic sequence after G.S.I. (2000) is given below- Lithostratigraphic sequence of : Supergroup Group Formation/Lithology Recent to subrecent – Soil/ Alluvium Bhander Dholpuer (Upper Bhander) shale. Balwan(Upper Bhander) limestone Maihar(Upper Bhander) Sandstone VINDHYAM Sirbu shale with siltsone. Sandstone, grit and SUPERGROUP stromatolitic limestone Lower Bhander (Bundi hill) Sandstone with lower shale, middle sandstone, Upper shale, Upper sandstone Samaria shale Lower Bhander () Limestone Ganurgarh shale Rewa Govindgarh (Upper Rewa) Sandstone Jhiri shale (Lower Rewa) Sandstone Panna shale Kaimur Akoda Mahadev (kaimur) sandstone 5

Badanpur conglomerate Granite and Dolerite Bhilwara super group Bhadesar shale, slate

Hindoli group phylite/Quartzite/Dolomitic limestone The rocks of group of Bhilwara Supergroup has occuried NE-NW part of the district and extends from village Hindoli and khinya in the west to the village Dabi in east. Insrusives like granite & dolerites are exposed near village Basni, Deva ka khera & Odhnda of Hindoli tehsill of Bundi district. General trend of rocks is N 400 E with 600 NW dip. Lakheri Limestone of Bhander group occurs in between greenish grey sacaria shale above and reddish brown Ganurgarh shale below and marked by intraformational conglomertate & 6ccurrin at the base and extends intermittently for about 80 kms. In 1-2 kms. Wide belt upto Indergarh. Samaria shale is overlain by Bundi hill sandstone. Bundi hill sandstone onatitute the Bundi hill and mostly in the southern part of district. The Sirbu shale is conformably underlain by the Bundi hill sandstone and overlain by Maiher sandstone 6ccurring in eastern, southern and western part of the district. The limestone of Sirbu shale is generally confined in lower & middle part of the birbru shale. 3.5.2 Local Geology: The local geological succession for the area may be summarized as below:- Recent Group Formation Lithology Vindhyan Bhander Lower Bhander Upper sandstone Supergroup Group Sand stone upper shale formation Middle sandstone Lower shale Lower sandstone

3.6 Reserve Estimation The following Parameters have been considered while estimating the geological reserves (in situ): 1. Average 1m (469-468Mrl) cover has been considered as soil and 1m (468 Mrl-467Mrl) cover has been considered as fractured Sand stone and with shale parting 8m (467Mrl -459Mrl) cover has been considered as fractured Sandstone(waste). Recovery of fractured Sandstone 1% to 10%

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(Cobbles/small pieces of sand stone) now we are considering as 5% recovery of fractured sand stone for the next five year planning. 2. Average 2m (459Mrl -457Mrl) cover has been considered as salable sandstone in proved category. Recovery of saleable Sandstone 30% to 70%, now we are considering as 50% recovery of salable sand stone for the next five year planning. 3. The special gravity is considered as 2.7.

Project Description with Process Details

• Site prepration (demarcation by pillars) 1

• Excavation of mineral 2

• Loading of Mineral 3

• Transportation 4

3.6.1 Method of Mining The Sand Stone mine shall be developed by Mechanized opencast Mining. The mineral is lying on the sub surface therefore open cast mining has been the obvious choice. For splitable sandstone Benches. Overburden shall be removed on contractual basis. Machineries for the overburden removal shall be on contract basis as when required. Required more machine shall be taken on rent basis to achieve the production. The following mining parameters are proposed Type of working : Opencast, Mechanized Mining Bench height : 1-3m Bench width : >1-3m Small blasting with low charge of holes just to loosen the rocks is proposed in upper layers to remove the hard overburden. The Blasting shall be done by the authorized contractors on contractual Basis. These contractors have their own safety explosive container as well as Explosive License. Type of Explosive Special Gellatin, Ordinary Plain Detonator, Safety Fuse

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Length of Shot Holes : 1.6 m

Diameter of Shot : 32 mm Holes

Spacing : 1 m

Burden : 0.8 m

Stemming : 30%

The details of machinery, to be used S. Type Nos. Bucket Make Motive H.P. no. Capacity Power in Cu. M. 1. 10 Diesel 119HP Dumper 8 Tata tonner 2. Diesel Pump 1 Local Diesel 3. Compressor 2 75 CFM Local Diesel 4. Jack Hammer 4 32mm Local --- 5. Excavator 2 1 m3 Local Diesel

Production details The Proposed Production of Sandstone in next five year: Year Total salable sand stone MT First Year 15581 Second Year 16697 Fifth years 19674 Fourth Year 23659 Fifth Year 40000 Total 115611

3.7 Raw Material Required Along With Estimated Quantity, Likely Source, Marketing Area of Final Product/s, Mode of Transport of Raw Material and Finished Product No raw material will be required for production of sandstone. The sandstone blocks and Laffers / Khanda are transported to Kota and other places from mine in trucks dispatched to the Gang saw Unit & cutter for processing. The overburden is transported from mine in tippers and dumpers

3.8 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse 8

Not envisaged.

3.9 Availability of Water Its Source, Energy/ Power Requirement and Source 3.9.1 Water Requirement Water for domestic, dust suppression and plantation is required to be 5.2 KLD. 3.9.2 Power The operation will be done only from sun rise to sun set hence there is no power requirement for the project at site. The electricity line passes out side near the M.L area. The electricity facility is not available at mining lease area. Only diesel equipment will be used.

3.10 Quantity of wastes to be generated (Liquid and Solid) and Scheme for their Management/Disposal 3.10.1 Solid Waste Generation& its Disposal

3.10.2 Liquid Effluent Not applicable.

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 Connectivity The applied lease area is approachable thorough NH 76 which 6 km in the North direction from the lease area. Nearest Railway Station is Dakaniya Talaav Railway Station (about 36 Km in NE direction) & Udaipur - Airport (about 180 Km in SW direction)

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4.2 Landform, Land use and Land ownership 4.2.1Landform The lease area is having fractured cover of 12m. 100% of the total area is covered by fractured.

4.2.2 Land use The lease area is having Pvt. Land. There is no village or human settlement in the lease area. In the total lease area is a virgin land.

4.2.3 Land Ownership The proposed lease area is Pvt. Land.

4.3Topography

The area falls in G.T. sheet No. 45 O/12. The Bench mark pillar C 473.5m. Area mainly consists of Sand stone.

4.4 Existing land Use Pattern

4.5 Existing Infrastructure No existing infrastructure within lease area.

4.6 Soil Classification No Top soil Proposed. 10

4.7 Climate data from Secondary Sources: The climate of the area is dry with extreme temperature variation i. e. in summer as high as 440 C, whereas in winter it lowers to 60C or even less. Most of the rain falls during the period of July to September. Maximum and minimum rain fall varies (500mm- 200mm).

4.8 Social Infrastructure available:

 The mine is not facilitated with power line.  The Ground water table is 40m (in rainy season) to 45m (in Dry Season). The drinking water can be brought from the wells at a distance of 500m.  The state transport buses and private buses are available up to Village - Dabi and mine site.  The nearest telephone is available at Near Village - Dabi  The nearest police station applicable is at Dabi .  Permanent offices and other buildings at mine proposed.  Mobile Phone connectivity is available at mine site.  The nearest Post & Telegraph Office is at Dabi  Medical facility is available at Dabi

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 5.1 Planning Concept The proposed project is for the mining of sand stone. Mining is proposed to be done through mechanized method. Rajasthan Minor Mineral Rules & MCDR will be followed in the mining. Mining will be done in benches and will not intersect the ground water table.

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5.2 Land use Planning

5.3 Assessment of Infrastructure demand (Physical & Social) On the basis of the preliminary site visit, the infrastructure demand in the village was assessed on the basis of need and priority. The health infrastructure of the study area requires improvement. The lack of medical facilities needs improvement. Medical facilities will be provided by mine owner during mining. 5.4 Amenities/Facilities

Workshop

For maintenance of machinery it is proposed to established a workshop nearby to mine site for Welding, puncture etc.

Power supply

Village is electrified. The electric power facility is not available up to the mine site presently.

First Aid

A first aid facility is proposed at Mines office.

Rest Shelter

Temporary rest shelter has been provided near mining lease site.

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Latrines and Urinals At the mining lease site urinal and latrine are proposed.

5.4.1Budget for facilities provided to Labours

Sl. Scheme Capital Cost Annual Recurring No. (in Rs) Cost (in Rs)

1 Drinking water facility 10,000 2 Shelter 20,000 3 Health facility 10,000 5 sanitation facility 20,000 Total 40,000 20,000

6.1Industrial Area (Processing Area) No infrastructure is proposed.

6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area) As local workers from nearby areas will be engaged for the mining activity, no residential area/ housing are proposed.

6.3 Green Belt A total 33% of the total lease area will be used for plantation. Programme for Plantation The plantation shall be done at the following places:-

 At the boundary of the Lease.

 Both site of the transportation road

6.4 Social Infrastructure

The Applicant shall spend 2% of profit for the development of the area i.e. treatment of poor, schools, temples and other social work. 6.4.1. Budget for Environmental Social Responsibility (ESR) SI. No. Activity ESR in Rs. 1 Provide drinking water facility in surrounding villages and schools by hand pump/dug well/water 30,000/- tank or funds for Ambulance 3 Clothes distribution to poor villagers 20,000/- TOTAL 50,000/-

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6.5 Sewerage System Domestic waste water will be treated into septic tank followed by soak pit 6.6 Industrial Waste Management

Not applicable

6.7 Environmental Management Plan The environmental management plan consists of the set of mitigation, management, monitoring and institutional measures to be taken during the implementation and operation of the project, to eliminate adverse environmental impacts or reduce them to acceptable levels. The present environmental management plan addresses the components of environment, which are likely to be affected by the different operations in the mine area. Budget Allotted for the EMP Sr. Measures Recurring No. cost (in Rs.) 1 Pollution Control i) Dust Suppression 25,000/- ii) Garland drain & ground dump 25,000/- 2 Pollution Monitoring i) Air pollution 10, 000/- ii) Water pollution 10,000/- 3 Green Belt 15, 000/-

4 Reclamation of mined out area 15, 000/-

Total 1,00,000/-

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN As no personnel are expected to be migrated due to mining in the lease area and the adjoining region is also having a good mineral potential, the rehabilitation of the employees is not going to be a problem. The workers and other staff can get job in the neighboring areas after the end of life of mine. The applicant shall also try for employment of the workers.

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES 8.1 Likely Date of Start of Construction and Likely Date of Completion

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No construction activities are proposed. The mining activity will commence only after receiving environmental clearance and other statutory clearance. 8.2 Estimated Project Cost along with analysis in Terms of Economic Viability of the Project Estimated project cost is Rs. 40 lakh.The lessee has all the mining equipments used for the scientific mining. The mine is Eco-Friendly. Economically the ore is mineable as compared to overburden thickness. The entire mineable reserve as estimated is categorized as 121.

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) The proposed mine will bring economical benefits to the state by the way of Royalty for mineral and to the local people by way of direct and secondary employment opportunities. Sandstone is used for a variety of structural and decorative purposes. The material is in high demand at the local market for real estate industry. The project will bring about socio-economic improvement of the area and will prove beneficial to the area. ****************

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