PFR for Proposed Sand Mining Project of Area 0.6 000 Ha. at Mendha Aloni Village, Tehsil Gadchiroli , DistrictDistrict---- Gadchiroli, StateState---- Maharashtra. Index INDEX 111 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................................................... ............... 999 222 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION ...... 111111 2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT .................. 11 2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY/ REGION .............................................................................................................. 11 2.3 DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP ................................................................................. 12 2.4 IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION .................................................. 12 2.5 EXPORT POSSIBILITY ..................................................................................... 12 2.6 DOMESTIC/EXPORT MARKETS ...................................................................... 12 2.7 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT ............................................................................................................ 12 333 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................................................ ............ 131313 3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INDEPENDENT PROJECTS, IF ANY ........................................................................................... 13 3.2 LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, AND PROJECT BOUNDARY & PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES; ................................................................................................. 13 3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN INTO SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED. ................................................................................................. 14 3.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION ......................................................... 14 3.4.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY .................................................................................... 14 3.4.2 PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING: ............................................................... 16 3.4.3 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN ....................................................................... 17 3.4.4 DRILLING ......................................................................................................... 17 3.4.5 BLASTING ........................................................................................................ 17 6 PFR for Proposed Sand Mining Project of Area 0.6 000 Ha. at Mendha Aloni Village, Tehsil Gadchiroli , DistrictDistrict---- Gadchiroli, StateState---- Maharashtra. Index 3.5 RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE, MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCTS, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT .................. 18 3.6 AVAILABILITY OF WATER & ITS SOURCE, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE ....................................................................... 18 444 SITE ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................... 181818 4.1 CONNECTIVITY (Mine Site) ............................................................................. 18 4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP ..................................... 19 LAND OWNERSHIP ................................................................................................... 19 4.3 TOPOGRAPHY ................................................................................................... 19 4.4 EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN (AGRICULTURE, NON-AGRICULTURE, FOREST, WATER BODIES (INCLUDING AREA UNDER CRZ)), SHORTEST DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO PERIPHERY OF THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER BODIES (DISTANCE FROM THE HFL OF THE RIVER), CRZ. IN CASE OF NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREA, A COPY OF THE GAZETTE NOTIFICATION SHOULD BE GIVEN. ................................. 19 4.5 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE ....................................................................... 20 4.5.1 WATER .............................................................................................................. 20 4.5.2 BASIC AMENITIES .......................................................................................... 20 555 PLANNING BRIEF ................................................................................................................................................................................... ........................... 212121 5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION ETC.) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING/ DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION ........................................ 21 5.2 LAND USE PLANNING (BREAKUP ALONG WITH GREEN BELT ETC.) .... 21 5.3 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL) .............................................................................................................. 21 5.4 AMENITIES/FACILITIES.................................................................................. 21 666 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE ................................................................................................................................ 222222 7 PFR for Proposed Sand Mining Project of Area 0.6 000 Ha. at Mendha Aloni Village, Tehsil Gadchiroli , DistrictDistrict---- Gadchiroli, StateState---- Maharashtra. Index 6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA) .................................................... 22 6.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA) ........................................ 22 6.3 GREEN BELT ..................................................................................................... 22 6.4 DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE & SUPPLY OF WATER) .... 22 6.5 SEWAGE SYSTEM ............................................................................................. 22 6.6 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT ........................................................... 22 6.7 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ....................................................................... 22 777 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN) ....................... 232323 7.1 POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/STATE) IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS INCLUDING HOME OUSTEES, LAND OUSTEES AND LANDLESS LABOUR (A BRIEF OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN). 23 888 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES .............................................................................. 232323 8.1 LIKELY DATE OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION (TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN).23 8.2 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST AND ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT .......................................... 23 999 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL .......................................................................................................................................................................... .......... 242424 101010 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................................................................ 242424 8 PFR for Proposed Sand Mining Project of Area 0. 666000 Ha. at Mendha Aloni Village, Tehsil ––– GadchiroliGadchiroli,, DistrictDistrict---- Gadchiroli, StateState---- Maharashtra. Pre -Feasibility Report 111 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mendha Aloni Sand Quarry area is situated in Tahsil- Gadchiroli, District- Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. It is located towards NE of town Gadchiroli at khasra No- 113, 114 &115. The Quarry area is located on the Kathani river bed, towards East of village Mendha Aloni. The area is approachable from Gadchiroli through Dhanora Road and the distance is about 3.50 kms towards West. The climate of the area is tropical with well marked summer/ winter and rainy season. The sand available in the lease area (river bed) shall be mined (raised) by opencast method of mining. The river bed will be explored by few trial pits (after grant of Mining lease) to evaluate the quantum of sand available within the lease area. However accordingly, a rough estimate of about 1414 Brass/Annum sand has been assessed to be available in the area. The Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been approved by DGM govt. of Maharashtra. Copy of Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan is enclosed as ANNEXURE ––– I.I.I. The mining will be carried out by Open-cast manual method as per the Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan only. The entire mining area is Govt. land with no forest land involved. The proposed production is 1414 Brass/Annum. Sand is one of the most sought- building materials for the construction purpose. Since Sand has hard texture and durability. It is used chiefly for construction, pavement of roads and imperviousness to moisture and acid. Sand is a perfect countertop material. The Proposed Mine will also generate plenty of employment opportunity for local people. Economy and socio – economic level of the area will also improve and there will the opportunity for education, health and & sanitation, transport and other development. The living standards