GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OUTCOME BUDGET
2013 - 2014
MINISTRY OF MINES
MINISTRY OF MINES OUTCOME BUDGET 2013-14
CONTENTS Page No. Executive Summary 1 to 20
Chapter 1 Mandate, Goals and Policy 21 to 44 Framework
Chapter II Outlays, Output and Outcomes 45 to 62
Chapter III Reform Measures and Policy 63 to 73 Initiatives
Chapter IV Review of Past Performance 74 to 118
Chapter V Financial Review 119 to 127
Chapter VI Review of Performance of Statutory and 128 to 135 Autonomous Bodies
Annexure I Outcome Budget 2013-14 136 to 160
Annexure II Details of Actual Achievements 161 to 187 vis-à-vis Intended Outcomes indicated in Outcome Budget 2011-12
Annexure III Details of Actual Achievements vis-à-vis 188 to 213 Intended Outcomes indicated in Outcome Budget 2012-13 Annexure-IV Surrender of Savings Fund 2011-12 214 - 215
Appendix -I Projected Outcome of GSI 2013-14 216 - 217
Appendix -II On-going Schemes/Programmes 218 to 229 of S&T Appendix- III New Schemes of S&T 230 - 231
Executive Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ministry of Mines is responsible for survey and exploration of all minerals, other than natural gases, petroleum and atomic minerals; for mining and metallurgy of non-ferrous metals like aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, gold, nickel etc. and for administration of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 in respect of all mines and minerals other than coal, natural gas and petroleum. List of subjects allocated to the Ministry of Mines is given below:
List of subjects allocated to the Ministry of Mines
1. (a) Legislation for regulation of mines and development of minerals within the territory of India, including mines and minerals underlying the ocean within the territorial waters or the continental shelf, or the exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones of India as may be specified, from time to time by or under any law made by Parliament.
(b) Regulation of mines and development of minerals other than Coal, Lignite and Sand for stowing and any other mineral declared as prescribed substances for the purpose of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (33 of 1962) under the control of the Union as declared by law, including questions concerning regulation and development of minerals in various States and the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
2. All other metals and minerals not specifically allotted to any other Ministry/Department, such as Aluminium, Zinc, Copper, Gold, Diamonds, Lead and Nickel.
3. Planning, development and Control of, and assistance to, all industries dealt with by the Ministry.
4. Geological Survey of India
5. Indian Bureau of Mines
6. Metallurgical Grade Silicon
Constitutional and Legislative provisions
The distribution of the Legislative powers between the Central Government and State Government is governed by Part XI of the Constitution of India. Article 246 of the Constitution of India refers to the Union List-I, State List-II and Concurrent List-III
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Executive Summary containing entries as given in the Seventh Schedule. Entry 54 of List-I of the Constitution gives powers to the Central Government for regulation of mines and mineral development to the extent to which such regulation & development under the control of the Union is declared by Parliament by law to be expedient in the public interest. The State Governments on the other hand have been given powers under Entry- 23 of List-II for regulation of mines and mineral development subject to the provisions of List-I with respect to regulation and development under the control of the Union. Parliament has enacted the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act, 1957) under Entry 54 of List-I to provide for the regulation of Mines and development of minerals under control of the Union.
In pursuance of the reforms initiated by the Government of India in July, 1991 in fiscal, industrial and trade regimes, the National Mineral Policy was announced in March, 1993. The National Mineral Policy recognized the need for encouraging private investment, including state-of-the-art technology in the mineral sector. Further, the policy stressed that the State Governments, shall continue to formulate legal measures for the regulation of mines and the development of mineral resources to ensure basic uniformity in mineral administration so that the development of mineral resources keeps pace, and is in consonance with the national policy goals.
Though it has been the endeavour of the Ministry of Mines to encourage greater investment in exploration and mining, there is a need to make sustained efforts to increase the same and remove bottlenecks which hinder the productivity and efficiency of this sector. Recognising this need and to further improve the investment climate for mining in the country, the Planning Commission set up a High Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri Anwarul Hoda, Member, Planning Commission, to review the National Mineral Policy and recommend possible amendments to the MMDR Act. The High Level Committee submitted its report to the government on 20th July, 2006 with recommendations on changes in the National Mineral Policy to attune it to the present requirements of the world economy for evolving of mining code adapted to the best international practices, streamlining and simplifying of procedures for grant of mineral concessions to reduce delays, strengthening the infrastructure for mining activities and recommendations on other issues for improving the environment for investment in the mining sector. National Mineral Policy, 2008 has been approved by the Government on 13.3.2008.
In pursuance of the new policy statement, the Ministry of Mines initiated an exercise to suitably prepare a mining legislation in consultation with all the stakeholders including State Government, Industries, concerned Ministries/Departments of Central Government, Civil Rights Groups/NGOs and concerned public. A new draft Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Bill, 2011 was prepared after eight round of consultations with the stakeholders, including the State Government., Industry, concerned Central Government Ministries/Departments & civil rights Groups/NGOs. The draft Bill was approved by the Government on 30th September 2011 and it was introduced in the Lok Sabha on the 12th December 2011. The draft Bill has been referred
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Illegal Mining - steps taken to curb illegal mining:
In order to take effective steps for prevention of illegal mining State Governments have been empowered to frame Rules under Section 23C of the MMDR Act, 1957. Regular meetings with State Governments are being conducted to review the progress made regarding framing of rules under Section 23C of the MMDR Act, 1957, constitution of Task Force/Flying Squads at State and district level having a representative of IBM and furnishing of quarterly returns on illegal mining and action taken thereon. So far 18 States have framed rules under Section 23C of the MMDR Act, 1957 and 21 States have constituted Task Force/Flying Squads.
Steps taken by the Central Government to curb illegal mining:
In the First phase (1999), the Central Government amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, to empower the State Governments to take action against illegal mining by giving them powers to enter and inspect any mine, penalize transportation and storage of illegal mined minerals, confiscate illegally mined minerals, tools, equipment and vehicles, and frame separate Rules under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for curbing illegal mining. The results were not encouraging as many States did not actively use their powers.
In the Second Phase (since 2005 onwards), the Central Government adopted a three- pronged strategy, whereby the State Governments were required to set up Task Forces at District and State level for illegal mining, immediately frame separate Rules under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and put them in operation, and furnish quarterly reports on cases of illegal mining detected by the State Governments, and action taken in the matter.
In the Third Phase (September 2009 onwards), in order to evolve a holistic plan using modern technology to curb illegal mining, all the State Governments have been requested to prepare an Action Plan on the following points:
Use of Satellite Imagery sourced from State Remote Sensing Organizations to curb illegal mining, Developing reliable mechanism in the State Government for collecting and monitoring of data regarding prices of various minerals, wherein the price trend could indicate possible chances of illegal mining in certain minerals, Developing a mechanism for integrated monitoring of information on movement of trucks/ vehicles from mining areas to ports/ markets/ manufacturing units which use mineral ores, and correlating the same with the production data capture any spurt in mining activity, Maintaining and collecting information from ports, custom authorities, Ministry of Commerce on export of ores out of the country,
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Bar-coding, use of Holograms for transport permits, royalty paid permits etc., as a means of tracing unauthorized transport or sale of ores, Compulsory registration of all the end-users and issue of directives to the end- user industries to mandatorily check payment of royalty before purchase of ores for various manufacturing processes, with penalties for violations, Development of reporting mechanism for the traders of mineral ores and end-use industries to report receipt of ore for which royalty payments have not been made, Constituting and empowering Joint teams of officials from various Departments of the State Government including, Police, Forest, Revenue department to conduct checks and file cases, Coordinating and concentrating efforts of both State Government and Indian Bureau of Mines through combined inspection in specific areas in which illegal mining is suspected and to ensure safety and effective cessation of illegal mining, Creation of a Special Cell in Police force to tackle illegal mining.
Review meetings held by Central Government to curb illegal mining:
In order to review the action taken by the State Governments specifically on illegal mining, the Ministry of Mines has so far held five meetings with the State Governments on 3.8.2009, 27.11.2009, 22.2.2010, 16.4.2010 and 21.9.2010. These review meetings have since then been dovetailed within the mandate of Central Coordination-cum- Empowered Committee set up under Secretary (Mines), which has held eleven meetings subsequently on 24.7.2009, 22.12.2009, 18.6.2010, 22.12.2010, 3.5.2011, 20.9.2011, 16.1.2012, 27.3.2012, 28.6.2012, 21.9.2012 and 15.1.2013 to consider all mining related issues, including specifically, matters relating to coordination of activities to combat illegal mining. Members include important mineral producing State Governments, Ministry of Environment and Forests, and Ministry of Steel. Railways, Customs, and Ministry of Shipping have also been included as special invitees.
Some of the important outcomes of the meeting pertaining to illegal mining are given below: All State Governments were requested to computerize the system for collection of royalty and issue of transport permits on similar basis as the Online Royalty Pass System implemented by (n)Code Solutions, a Division of Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Company (GNFC) Ltd. All State Governments were requested to include representatives of Railways, Customs, Ports and in case of iron ore producing States, representative of Ministry of Steel in the State Coordination-cum-Empowered Committees set up in the State, for better monitoring of the transportation and export of ore. All State Governments were asked to send list of mineral concession cases pending with Ministry of Environment and Forests for clearances. All State Governments were asked to impose the special condition under Rue 27(3) of Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 for ensuring that all the mining lease holders assess the resources in their leases as per the UNFC.
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The State Governments were requested to be more actively engaged in improving the quality of mineral administration, by taking the following steps:- . increasing personnel at railway sidings ; . removal of restrictions on loading of ores in sidings not used optimally; . improving security features of the transit passes (for this purpose, the system of a single permit per rake would need to be implemented); . take action against overloading of trucks which is a substantial factor in royalty evasion besides being responsible for deteriorating road quality in mining areas and increasing transport inefficiency; . putting in place in-motion weigh-bridges and modernization of checkgates; . registration of loading contractors and transporters; . better enforcement through intelligence sharing, enforcement squads, joint inspection, mining cell in police organization etc.
Mainly because of the proactive stance taken by the Central Government on the issue, the following developments have been reported:
Eighteen States (Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal) have framed Rules under Section 23C of the MMDR Act, 1957. Twenty one States (Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal) have set up Task Force at State and/or District level. Thirteen State Governments (Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Rajasthan and West Bengal) have set up a Coordination-cum-Empowered Committee. States like Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu have undertaken digitization of the mining area to varying extent. State Governments of Rajasthan and Odisha have reported to have commenced using satellite imagery. State Governments of Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Orissa have reported to have started use of holograms/ bar codes in the transport permits.
Constitution of Special Task Force in the Indian Bureau of Mines:
Separately, the Central Government through the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) has constituted Special Task Force for inspection of mines in endemic areas by taking the help of satellite imageries. Special Task Force conducted inspections in a total of 454 mines in the States of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Gujarat and suspended 155 mines under rule 13(2) of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 due to serious violations. IBM has further, recommended termination of 8 leases to the State Governments.
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Commission of Inquiry to enquire into the large scale mining of iron ore and Manganese ore without lawful authority in several States.
The Government set up a Commission of Inquiry under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 under the chairmanship of Shri Justice M. B. Shah, retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India, vide notification number S.O. 2817(E), the dated 22nd November, 2010 to enquire into the large scale mining of Iron ore and Manganese ore without lawful authority in several States.
The Commission submitted its First Interim Report on 14th July, 2011 to the Ministry. The Ministry placed the ‘First Interim Report’ along with a ‘Memorandum of Action Taken’ in the Lok Sabha on 20th December, 2011 and in the Rajya Sabha on 30th April, 2012. Subsequently, the Commission submitted a Report on illegal mining in the State of Goa on 15th March, 2012 (part I and II) and on 25th April, 2012 (part III) to the Ministry. The Ministry placed the ‘Report on the State of Goa’ along with a ‘Memorandum of Action Taken’ both in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on 7th September, 2012.
On the specific request from the Commission, the Central Government extended the tenure of the Commission for one year from 17th July 2012 to 16th July, 2013, vide Notification Cabinet decision dated 19th July, 2012
Mineral Accounting System:
While mineral is produced from a mine as per a Mining Plan, and production quantities reported to a technical Regulator (Indian Bureau of Mines), and Royalty paid to the State Government at the time of transportation for sale, export or consumption, there was lack of an integrated mechanism to link all the separate data obtained on mineral produced, traded, stocked and exported, making it difficult to identify specific cases of minerals that had not been legally produced but were being traded as legally mined minerals. The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 (MCDR) provides for measures to ensure scientific management of the mining process. Rule 45 of the MCDR provides for the mining companies to provide periodic reports on the extraction and disposal of the mined material.
Keeping in view the need to improve the monitoring of the production, movement and sale of ore, Rule 45 of MCDR has been extensively amended on 9.2.2011 to provide for an end-to-end accounting of all ore produced, from the source (mine) to sink (end-use plant or port). The amended Rule now makes it mandatory for all miners, traders, stockists, exporters and end-users of minerals to register and report on the production, trade and utilization of minerals to the State Government and Indian Bureau of Mines. Online registration of mining lease holders, traders, exporters, stockist and end-users has already commenced. It would facilitate end-to-end national scale accounting of all minerals produced in the country from the pit head to its end-use, reducing the scope for
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Model State Mineral Policy:
The Central Government has also prepared a draft Model State Mineral Policy inline with the National Mineral Policy, 2008, and circulated to all the State Governments to prepare their own State Policies. The draft Model State Mineral Policy identifies the negative impact of illegal mining and the causes, which include lax regulation and corruption, delays and complex procedures in getting legal concessions, including forest clearance, keeping known deposits without notifying to invite applications, refusal to grant renewal for a mine that is not exhausted, arbitrary reduction in lease area, particularly during renewal, and non-obtaining of surface rights in the case of large areas, particularly with PSUs. The draft Policy enunciates policy measures for improving the regulatory supervision of areas of potential mineralization involving the local population in the process, sharing of auction proceeds and royalties of local mining activities with the local bodies to create a stake and improve compliance, fast track clearances through the State Empowered Committees, introduce modern technology tools in management of transport permits, use of satellite data, regular inspections and stringent punishments.
Royalty on Minerals:
Section 9 (3) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, provides that the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend the Second Schedule to the MMDR Act so as to enhance or reduce the rate at which royalty shall be payable in respect of major minerals (other than coal, lignite and sand for stowing), and enhancement of rate of royalty shall be done not more than once in three years. Similarly, section 9A (2) mandates Central Government to revise the rates of dead rent. As the last such revision of rates of royalty and dead rent was undertaken on 13.8.2009, an upward revision of rates is possible only on or after 12.8.2012. In order to review the royalty rates and dead rent, the Ministry of Mines has constituted a Study Group on 13.9.2011 regarding revision of royalty rates and rates of dead rent for minerals (other than coal, lignite and sand for stowing) and to make appropriate recommendations to the Government. Apart from other terms and recommendations, the Study Group has also been mandated to recommend revision of rates and in case, if necessary, give an additional conditional recommendation on what should be the royalty rate and the mechanism for computation of royalty rates after taking into account the liabilities on the lease holder as envisaged in the draft MMDR Bill, 2011 (presently under consideration of the Standing Committee of Coal and Steel), in the event the Parliament approves the new draft Bill.
Sustainable Development Framework for the Indian Mining sector:
The High Level Committee, set up under the Chairmanship of Shri Anwaral Hoda, Member, Planning Commission, to review the National Mineral Policy, 1993, inter-alia,
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Accordingly, in terms of National Mineral Policy, 2008, the Ministry of Mines engaged M/s ERM India Private Limited, Gurgaon as Consultant for preparation of Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) for the Indian Mining Sector of 10.9.2009. The Consultant has prepared a draft Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) after taking into consideration the fact that mining should contribute to economic, social and cultural well being of indigenous host populations and local communities through a consultation process enabling inclusive growth and ensuring stakeholders interests in mining operations for the project affected people (PAP). The SDF has been finalized by the Ministry, and the Ministry is now undertaking a wider dissemination of the SDF before its final roll-out.
Strategic Plan for Ministry of Mines:
The Ministry of Mines has prepared a detailed Strategic Plan document “Unlocking the Potential of the Indian Minerals Sector” in order to systematize the functioning of the Ministry and align it more directly with the vision emanating from the National Mineral Policy. The Plan document is available on the website of the Ministry of Mines (http://mines.gov.in). The Strategic plan identified that the Indian minerals sector holds a huge potential for all stakeholders, including the Central Government, State Government, local community in the mining area and Country’s economy. It is expected that with appropriate interventions, the mining sector3has the potential to infuse upto USD 250 billion (Rs. 1,125 thousand crore) into the GDP by 2025 assuming a growth rate of 10 to 12 per cent per annum, creation of 2 million to 2.5 million direct jobs by 2025, and an additional 11 million to 13 million jobs through indirect employment opportunities created in other sectors, thereby contributing 3 per cent to total employment. It is also expected that the mining sector may contribute USD 70 billion (Rs. 315 thousand crore) of revenue to the Central and State Governments through corporate taxes, royalty and export duty collections by 2025 (around 50 per cent of the current combined fiscal deficit of the Central and the State Governments). The Strategic Plan has identified six priority areas including (i) expanding resource and reserve base by stepping up exploration and aiding international acquisition of strategic minerals (ii) reducing delays in grant of mineral concessions to create a more favourable policy environment (iii) strengthening core enablers for mining sector in infrastructure, human capital and technology (iv) ensuring sustainable mining and development (v) creating an
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1. Geological Survey of India (GSI) Geological Survey of India (GSI) is the second oldest survey in the country after Survey of India. This institution has provided vital inputs into all facets of national economic development, both before and after independence. It is upgraded as Attached Office.
Monitoring Mechanism in GSI: The Government has evolved a mechanism for formulation and implementation of the programmes in the earth science area, through close co-ordination between GSI, stakeholder Ministries and State Geological Departments through the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) to avoid duplication of work and ensure synergy.
Programmes are formulated keeping in view national priorities, organisational goals, geo-scientific rationale, Government policies and identified thrust areas based on the global economic scenario and emerging market trends in the mineral sector.
The interaction with the States takes place through participation of State representatives in the various sub-committees of the CGPB, which are theme based.
Another level of State participation takes place during the State Geological Programming Board meeting. GSI representatives participate in the meetings and discusses with the States the future programmes in the concerned State and requests for reservation wherever required.
All the above interactions ensure that the prioritised needs of the States in the earth science domain are met.
After final scrutiny at Central Headquarters, GSI's programme documents, mostly State- wise and activity-wise, are placed before the CGPB for approval. CGPB is constituted with representatives from the Central / State Governments. / PSU/ Autonomous Institutions/ Private Sector and the recommendations of various subcommittees of the CGPB, demands of State Geological Programming Boards are given due consideration while finalising the Annual programme of GSI. CGPB coordinates all the programmes including those on mineral exploration.
The principal mechanism for this is the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB). The CGPB was established through Government of India Resolution dated 27 July, 1966. It was primarily constituted to co-ordinate activities on geological mapping and mineral prospecting, exploring and exploitation in the country, with the GSI as the nodal department and the State Geology and Mining Departments and Central Government institutions as the participating members. Subsequently, to complement the activities of the CGPB, State Geological Programming Boards (SGPB) was constituted in the States to co-ordinate geosciences activities within the State and to interface with the CGPB and GSI. Outcome Budget 2013-14 ( 9 )
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As per National Mineral Policy (NMP), 2008 GSI is declared the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country. With the introduction of National Mineral Policy, 2008, and the emergence of a large number of newly established Central and State level organizations as well as research institutions in the scientific sector have added urgency to the necessity of revamping of the CGPB mechanism. It was accordingly decided to reconstitute the CGPB and its Sub- committees and to provide for better co-ordination between Central and State level stakeholders by encouraging the regular functioning of State Geological Programming Boards (SGPB). Accordingly the CGPB has been revamped through a Resolution No. 4[2]97-M.I dated 12 March, 2009, wherein it will be the Trustee of GSI’s new Charter.
In the light of NMP, 2008, role of GSI in proffering and nurturing bilateral co-operation with the States has been redefined with the paradigm of prioritizing States’ requirement in geoscientific investigations. SGPB is the forum where threadbare discussions are held on the issues of urgency and necessity of the investigations. GSI while formulating its annual programme pays utmost importance to the extent possible subject to availability of resources. Apart from State Governments, many public sector undertakings, private parties also submit their request from time to time.
The Ministry of Mines from time to time and during the quarterly reviews, interactions with the Planning commission, Parliamentary standing and consultative committees etc., provides guidelines in the activity domains of GSI.
Constant in-house monitoring of the activities through stage reviews and mid-term reviews besides regular departmental supervision provide a time-tested mechanism for imparting mid-course corrections. The GSI implements the various planned programmes through its team of highly skilled and professionally competent scientific workforce, keeping in view the objectives and priorities of the Government and department.
Public Information System: GSI has acquired over the years a huge database in the earth science domain. With a view to provide to the customers/end-users on demand, the relevant information from this huge database, GSI has undertaken soft copy conversion of all the unpublished reports and maps. These reports/maps will be made progressively available through the GSI portal, which is now operational and also in the form of meta-data through NSDI. Similarly, Government of India has designated GSI as the nodal agency for landslides and accordingly GSI has taken up a number of programmes to collect the basic data through landslide hazard zonation and site-specific studies. GSI is also organising public awareness programmes for various natural hazards, which are related to geogenic causes, in different states through contact programmes.
In addition, the important achievements of GSI are put in the website of GSI regularly.
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The results of investigations carried out each year are documented in the form of scientific and technical reports, professional papers, maps, inventories and various types of publications.
In the process the entire machinery of Public Information System (GSI Portal) of GSI is maintained in such a manner that the information regarding the physical and financial progress and other details of the department during the course of the year is commonly available in the system for general public.
2. Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL)
The Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd.(MECL), registered under Companies Act 1956, was incorporated on 21st October 1972. It was conceived to be the sole agency for exploration on behalf of Government of India and the task of detailed exploration of minerals throughout the country was assigned.
MECL is the premier exploration agency in the country and it carries out exploration activities under two major heads, viz.
Promotional work for coal, lignite and metallic / non metallic minerals on behalf of and funded by Govt. of India as per national priorities . Contractual work on behalf of other agencies including Public Sector, Private Sector and State Governments as per contract / MoU route executed by MECL with them.
The Company carries out its activity with the sole mission of providing “High quality, cost effective and time bound geo-scientific services for exploration and exploitation of minerals”. The basic aim and objective of MECL is to bridge the gap between preliminary exploration of mineral prospect(s) and its commercial exploitation, to accomplish its mission.
Outlay for Promotional Exploration: The promotional mineral exploration programme is being carried out by MECL on behalf of and funded by Ministry of Mines. Under this programme, the exploration schemes are prepared in conformity with the national priorities considering the results of regional exploration carried out by Geological Survey of India. Based on the recommendation of a Technical Sub Committee, the schemes are approved by Standing Committee on Promotional Projects. The Committee meets periodically to review and monitor the performance and also to approve new schemes. A sum of `1000.00 lakhs has been kept in BE 2013-14 for promotional exploration.
Outlay for Capital Expenditure: For the year 2013-14 (BE) a sum of ` 2000.00 lakhs (IEBR) has been kept for capital expenditure.
Sale of reports: MECL conducts promotional exploration for metallic and non metallic minerals using promotional grants made available by Ministry of Mines. The detailed
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During the year MECL has displayed and distributed the soft and hard copies of executive summaries of exploration report for sale in International Conference and Exhibition MMMM-12 (Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy and Materials – 2012) organized by Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) and International Trade and Exhibition events during 27 – 30th September 2012 at New Delhi, 4th Coal Summit Expo 2012, November 19 – 20, 2012 at New Delhi and Mining, Minerals & Products (MMP EXPO 2013), 8 -13 January 2013 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat under Vibrant Gujarat Show 2013..
So far, 22 reports have been sold out which includes 8 nos. of reports pertaining to “A” category.
MECL’s exploration activities are independent of gender bias as well as SC & ST. Therefore, it does not take up either gender budgeting or budget for SC/ST. However, it follows the Rules & Regulations issued by Government of India separately, from time to time in this regard and implements the same in their right spirit.
The delineation of potential mineral prospect as a result of MECL’s activity and its subsequent development leads to Socio Economic Development of the area in the vicinity. During the course of investigation also for the petty jobs it engages people from the local area.
Budget for North East: MECL has been associated with mineral exploration activities and geo-technical studies for the development of mineral industry in the North Eastern Region in last 31 years. It has completed exploration for coal in 15 blocks in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Meghalaya on behalf of Ministry of Coal, North Eastern Council and CMPDIL. Under its promotional programme funded by Ministry of Mines, it has completed nine schemes which include copper, sillimanite, glass sand, shell limestone and Ferro-Silicon grade quartzite in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. In addition, it has also carried out geo-technical studies on behalf of Brahmputra Flood Control Board in the state of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and consultancy work for remote sensing studies at Tripura on behalf of Ministry of Mines. Exploration services were also rendered to Atomic Mineral Division involving survey, drilling & mining in Umarangaon / Domiaset block, West Kasi Hill district.
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It is our endeavour to take up exploration programme(s) in the North Eastern States to facilitate development of mineral resources available in this part of the country leading to setting up of mineral based industries.
MECL is a member of Empowered Committee on Mineral Development in North Eastern Region. During its first meeting held on 18-1-2005 chaired by Secretary (Mines), as was decided a Committee has been constituted under Chairmanship of Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines and meetings are being held to evaluate proposals / schemes / suggestions received from the North Eastern states. The seventh review meeting on the progress of on-going mineral development project in NER was held on 17-9-2012 under the chairmanship of Secretary (Mines) at Itanagar.
During 2012-13, MECL submitted the geological reports of dolomite at Rupa in West Kameng district Arunachal Pradesh, Tongnub South East Sub Block, for limestone, Litang River Valley in Jaintia hills district of Meghalaya.
In addition to above, detailed exploration of limestone at Nimi-Pyakatsu block, district Kiphire, Nagaland at an estimated cost of ` 113.57 lakhs has also been taken up in which field work is being carried out by DGM, Nagaland, while MECL is doing analytical work. The report writing work shall also be carried out by MECL.
Exploration services were also rendered to Atomic Mineral Division involving survey, drilling & mining in Umarangaon / Domiaset block, West Kasi Hill district.
There is no separate budget provision for mineral exploration in North Eastern Region. However, about 10% of fund allocated to MECL is being utilised for mineral exploration / development in North Eastern Region including state of Sikkim.
Performance: During 2011-12 the company registered a gross revenue of ` 15982 lakhs and recorded a net profit (after tax) of ` 1732 lakhs.
3. Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), a subordinate organization under Ministry of Mines, is primarily responsible for the promotion of systematic and scientific development of mineral resources of the country, conservation of minerals and protection of environment in mines, other than coal, petroleum & natural gas, atomic minerals and minor minerals.
IBM performs regulatory functions through enforcement of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988, relevant provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 and Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 & Rules made there under.
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It also functions as a facilitator to the Mining Industry by providing consultancy services in mining, geology, protection of mine environment and mineral beneficiation, and also as a data bank on mines and minerals. It also advises the Central and State Governments on all aspects of mineral industry, trade and legislation.
A Committee was constituted on 23.07. 2009 in the Ministry of Mines for reviewing and restructuring of functions and role of IBM in terms of the Policy directions given in the National Mineral Policy 2008. Report of the Committee was submitted to the Government on 4th May, 2012. Recommendations of the Committee are under implementation.
An Act to replace the existing Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 has been formulated and the draft Bill has been approved by cabinet and introduced in the Parliament in 2011 winter session. Sub legislations of the new proposed Act are under preparation.
Task Force of IBM constituted for checking illegal mining in respect of the States of Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka and Odisha for iron and manganese ore and Gujarat for bauxite, which are the major States reported for illegal mining, inspected 454 mines and as a result mining operations suspended in 161 mines where mining is not carried out as per the approved mining plan/scheme of mining.
In B.E. 2012-13, the approved budget of IBM was Rs. 6725.00 lakhs comprising Rs. 2400.00 lakhs for Plan and Rs.4325.00 lakhs for Non-Plan (after 10% cut). Against this, the RE 2012-13 has been kept at Rs.7175.00 lakhs comprising Rs. 2400.00 lakhs for Plan and Rs.4775.00 lakhs for Non-Plan. BE 2013-14 has been approved at Rs.10150.00 lakh comprising Rs.49.00 lakh for Plan and Rs.52.50 lakh for Non-Plan.
In order to monitor physical and financial performance, a month-wise, quarter-wise annual action plan is prepared and progress is closely monitored and physical and financial performance reports are sent to the Ministry every month. IBM has hosted a website (http://ibm.gov.in) linked with the site of Ministry of Mines. The website provides main functions and activities of IBM, status of mining plans/ schemes of mining, list of Recognized Qualified Persons authorized for preparation of mining plan/scheme, mineral information, mining laws, human resources, information mandatory to be published as per the provisions of RTI Act 2005, etc. and regularly updates the same for public information.
Achievements of IBM in 2012-13 (up to December 2012): For promotion of conservation and scientific development of mineral resources and ensuring protection of mines environment in mining areas, IBM carried out 1,684 Inspection of mines for enforcement of provision of MCDR, 1988 and examination of MP/MS, approved 169 Mining Plans and 366 Schemes of Mining. For up gradation and utilization of low grade and sub-grade ores and minerals, IBM carried out 44 Ore dressing investigations, 31,773 Chemical Analysis, 1,920 Mineralogical studies and 9 in Plant study. As a part of Consultancy services on charge and promotional basis to mining industry on mining,
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4. Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
Hindustan Copper Limited a Govt. of India Enterprise and the nation’s only producer of primary copper from indigenous resources was incorporated in the Public Sector on 9th November 1967. It was conferred the Mini Ratna Category – I status in July, 2008.The major activities of HCL are mining, beneficiation, smelting, refining and casting of finished copper metal into saleable products. HCL produces primary copper in the form of cathode/wire rod. Apart from copper, HCL also produces various by-products like Anode Slime and Sulphuric acid. The company has its Head Office and Registered Office at 1, Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Kolkata-700 019. There are four units one each in Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Financial Restructuring & BRPSE Turnaround Award: Subsequent to the proposal for a financial restructuring package submitted by HCL to Board for Reconstruction of Public Sector Enterprises (BRPSE), Govt of India approved the same during July’2007 which was successfully implemented by HCL resulting in it’s turnaround and making substantial profits for the last 3-4 years. The Company has received the BRPSE turnaround award in June’2012 as a mark of recognition by Govt of India of it’s achievements for the same.
5. National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
National Aluminium Company Ltd(NALCO), a Govt. of India Enterprise, under Ministry of Mines, was incorporated on 7th January, 1981, for setting up an integrated aluminium complex, to produce bauxite, alumina, aluminium and power in the backward tribal areas of Odisha. The project was completed in the year 1985 - 1987 with installed capacity of 24,00,000 MTPY(metric tonnes per Year) of bauxite mine; 8,00,000 MTPY of alumina refinery, 2,18,000 MTPY of aluminium smelter and 720 MW (mega watt) of power plant.
1st Phase Expansion: In the year 1996-98, the Company embarked upon 1st phase expansion to increase the installed capacity to 48,00,000 MTPY for bauxite mines; 15,75,000 MTPY for alumina refinery, 3,45,000 MTPY for aluminium smelter and 960 MW for captive power plant. The 1st phase expansion was completed in the year 2001- 02 in phased manner. Further, Company also diversified its activities by going for value added products such as, detergent grade zeolite with installed capacity of 10,000 MTPY in the year 2004-05 and special grade alumina with installed capacity of 26,400 MTPY commissioned in the year 2003-04. The Company also acquired a rolled product
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2nd Phase Expansion: The Company has gone for 2nd phase expansion with an estimated project cost of Rs.4091.51 crore, to increase the installed capacity to 63,00,000 MTPY for bauxite mines; 21,00,000 MTPY for alumina refinery, 4,60,000 MTPY for aluminium smelter and 1200 MW for power plant. The project cost estimate has since been revised to Rs.4403 crore. The different segments of the project has been commissioned in phases starting from the month of March, 2009. With commissioning of alumina refinery expansion in September, 2011, the IInd phase expansion project has become fully operational.
Projects in hand:
As part of Company’s endeavor for backward integration to meet its critical raw material need, Company endeavored for acquiring coal mine and got an allotment from Government of India for Utkal–E coal block in August, 2004. The coal mine project was originally approved at an estimated cost of Rs. 215 crore, which has been revised to Rs. 337 crore.
As part of Company’s plan for vertical growth of its capacity, the Company is going ahead for enhancing the capacity of 4th stream Alumina Refinery plant from 5.25 lakh MTPY to 7 lakh MTPY after making few technological upgradation with approved estimated project cost of Rs. 409 crore. The commissioning Process has since commenced from last week of December, 2012 and expected to complete within the current financial year.
Further, the Company is also planning for up-gradation of amperage in Smelter Pot lines from present 180 KA to 220 KA in phased manner, at estimated cost of Rs. 900 crore, that would increase the production capacity by 1,00,000 MTPY from the existing installed capacity of 4.60 lakh MTPY, involving no additional space or manpower. Techno-commercial feasibility of different options available for up-gradation is being studied.
The Company is planning to add 5th stream production line at its refinery complex pursuant to the allocation of Pottangi bauxite mine. The production line, under IIIrd phase expansion envisages production from the Pottangi bauxite mine and addition of another production stream at the refinery.
To meet the power requirement of the enhanced capacity and to strengthen it’s presence in the power sector the Company envisages two additional CPP units of 250 MW each at it’s existing CPP complex.
The Company is looking forward to be a pioneer in renewable energy and undertaken projects in Wind power, Nuclear and Solar energy. In December, 2012, 50.4 MW Wind
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Greenfield projects: Apart from the enhancement of capacities to the existing production facilities, the Company is also endeavoring to mark its presence in new areas, such as:-
a. Conventional and unconventional (clean) energy b. Mining and metal refining c. Upstream and downstream integration
To meet the end, Company has taken up several major and minor business proposals under areas such as Nuclear power, Wind power, mining and metal extraction, etc. The Company has made a capital expenditure projection more than of Rs.82,000 crore for the projects to be executed in the coming years.
Annual Plan 2013-14: The Company has projected Rs. 1737 crore to be spent in the year 2013-14 under different schemes, detailed as under:- (` in crore) Plan Sl.No. Name of Scheme/ Programme projection A Ongoing/ spill over projects schemes 1.a Phase-II Expansion 42 1.b Captive Coal Mine- Utkal E-Coal 65 1.c Up-gradation of Alumina plant 50 1.d Wind Power plant – I 6 Pottangi Bauxite Mine and 5th Stream 3 1.e of Alumina Refinery 220 KA Up-gradation of Smelter 22 1.f potline Green field projects & Expansion 1,140 1.g Plans. B New Schemes 2.a 2 x 250 Power Plant 5 C Schemes aimed at Maximizing Benefits. Additions/ Modifications/Renewals/ 3.a Replacements (AMRs) 404 Total for Plan period 2013-14 1,737
Outcome of Plan Expenditure: The measurement of final outcome for the four operating units has been set in terms of volume of finished products considering enhanced capacity.
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For other projects i.e. Utkal-E coal mines and up-gradation of alumina plant, having longer construction period, where the production can commence only on completion of the projects, the measurement of final outcome has been set in terms of financial progress of the project.
The greenfield projects and new mines, which need detailed examination, preparation of DFR, pre-feasibility report and such other ground work before final investment approval, no quantifiable target is being set for the same for the year.
Monitoring: The Company has an internal system to monitor physical and financial progress of various plan schemes. Regular review is undertaken at unit level as well as at corporate level on monthly basis. In case of any slippage or under utilization of capital outlay, suitable corrective measures are taken. A status report on actual achievement - vrs- target / milestones in respect of major projects is being submitted to the Board on a regular basis.
The review of the performance of the Company on several parameters is also being conducted in performance review meeting at Ministry level. A status report on actual progress vis-à-vis various milestones set for each segment of the projects and other operating areas are being submitted to Ministry of Programme Implementation, Government of India every month.
6. Science & Technology (S & T)
The necessity of continuous up-gradation of the technology and introduction of latest technology in minerals and non-ferrous metal sectors was recognized by the Ministry of Mines many years back. The Ministry of Mines has accordingly initiated a well organized effort in this regard.
Evaluation, Monitoring and Review of Science and Technology (S&T) projects Standing Scientific Advisory Group:
The S&T projects are approved by the Standing Scientific Advisory Group (SSAG) of the Ministry under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Mines). The representatives of research organizations, Department of Science and Technology, Defence Research and Development Organization and non-official experts provide the technical input in selection of the projects. The SSAG is basically an extended form of the Standing Finance Committee and can approve projects each costing up to `.25 crore. The terms of reference of the SSAG are as follows:-
To finalize the project proposals recommended by PERC. To consider recommendations of PERC on promotion of R&D for the mineral sector. To consider R&D issues relating to acquisition of technology assets in relation to mineral and mining sector.
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To consider strategies for coordination and strengthening of research organizations in the sector and for their better coordination. To consider HR development strategies for the sector to promote R&D.
A Project Evaluation and Review Committee (PERC) has been constituted with members selected from experts in Minerals and Metals, with the following terms of reference: To advise the Ministry of Mines on project proposals so as to advance the objectives of R&D recorded in the National Mineral Policy, 2008. To evaluate/appraise S&T project proposals before consideration of SSAG. To review and monitor progress of Projects periodically. To review nearing completion/recently completed projects as regards targeted deliverables before considering release of the last installment of the grant-in-aid. To identify potential area for applied R&D in furtherance of the National Mineral Policy. To periodically review status of follow up on completed projects in terms of follow on projects or industry applications.
S & T Projects:
The S&T projects are selected from (a) National requirement angle, (b) for enhancing competitive edge of the Indian mineral and non-ferrous metals sectors and (c) to solve site specific and organization specific problems. The projects in the category of ‘a’ are taken up with the grant in aid from the Ministry of Mines (MOM) and other Government Departments. The projects in category (b) are financed by the grant in aid from MOM and contributions from other departments and industry. The projects in category (c) are financed by the implementing organizations themselves.
For the year 2013-14, a provision of `.4.00 crores has been made under the Plan Head to provide grant-in-aid to SSAG approval projects.
Autonomous Institutes under Ministry of Mines
National Institute of Rock Mechanics:-
National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM) was registered as a society in July 1988 to conduct research, render guidance and provide consultancy in mining and civil engineering sectors. NIRM has been accredited as ISO 9001 organization in August, 2002. For the year 2013-14, a provision of `.5.00 crores under Non-Plan has been made for NIRM.
Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminum Research Development & Design Centre
Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminum Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) was registered as a society in 1987. The objective of the Centre is to assimilate the
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National Institute of Miners’ Health
National Institute of Miners’ Health (NIMH) was registered as an autonomous society in February, 1990 to address exclusively the Occupational Health problems of miners due to their long exposure to the mining environment. The Central laboratory of the Institute at JNARDDC Campus Nagpur has become functional on 16th July 2002. Funds amounting to `.1.80 crores under Non- Plan during the year 2013-14 has been made for NIMH.
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MANDATE, GOALS AND POLICY FRAMEWORK Main Functions Ministry of Mines is responsible for survey and exploration of all minerals, other than natural gases, petroleum and atomic minerals; for mining and metallurgy of non-ferrous metals like aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, gold, nickel etc. and for administration of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 in respect of all mines and minerals other than coal, natural gas and petroleum.
Organisational Structure The Secretariat of Ministry of Mines is headed by the Secretary having other officers: an Special Secretary, three Joint Secretaries, one Joint Secretary & Financial Adviser common for Ministries of Coal & Ministry of Mines, one Economic Adviser nine Directors / Deputy Secretaries, one Sr. Principal Private Secretaries, Five Under Secretaries, two Principal Private Secretaries, one Junior Scientific Officer, twenty-five Section Officers, twelve Private Secretaries, one Assistant Librarian and Information Officer in addition to a Joint Director and Assistant Director each for Official Language. Besides this, the Ministry has one Development Officer. The total number of sanctioned posts for the Secretariat of the Ministry of Mines is 65 Gazetted and 126 for Non-Gazetted. In addition, there is a Chief Controller of Accounts assisted by a Pay and Accounts Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer and 31 Non-Gazetted Staff in the Pay & Accounts Office. The organization chart of Ministry of Mines is given at Chart No.1. The Ministry has Survey & Exploration Divisions for GSI, IBM, Mines Division for administration of Policy and S&T Divisions for Autonomous Units and Metal Division for PSUs.
For the welfare of SC/ST/OBC, this Ministry has constituted a SC/ST Cell, which looks after the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC employees. A Committee has been constituted in this Ministry to look into the complaints, if any, regarding sexual harassment of women working in the Secretariat proper of this Ministry.
To ensure transparency in the functioning of the Ministry of Mines, Public Information Cell has been constituted under Right to Information Act comprising of a Nodal Public Information Officer, Central Public Information Officers, Section Officer and one Assistant.
The Attached Office, subordinate office, Public Sector Undertakings, Disinvested Companies and Research Institutions under the administrative control of Ministry is given below:
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Attached Office
At present there is one attached office of this Ministry:- Geological Survey of India (GSI), (HQ, Kolkata) Subordinate Office: At present there is one subordinate office of this Ministry:- Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), (HQ, Nagpur) Public Sector Undertakings There are three Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Mines namely:- 1. National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), Bhubaneswar 2. Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), Kolkata 3. Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL), Nagpur
Disinvested Companies There are two Companies, which have been disinvested with transfer of management control to Strategic Partners. This Ministry holds minority share-holding in these two companies. 1. Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), Korba, Chhattisgarh 2. Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Autonomous Bodies There are three Research Institutions which are Autonomous Bodies of this Ministry namely:- 1. Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur. 2. National Institute of Rock Mechanics, (NIRM) Kolar; and 3. National Institute of Miners’ Health (NIMH), Nagpur.
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Chart -1 Ministry of Mines
Shri Dinsha Patel Hon’ble Minister of Mines
Shri R.H.Khwaja Secretary (Mines)
Smt Gauri Smt. Anjali Shri Arun Shri Durga Shri Naresh Dr. Vinita Kumar Anand Kumar Shanker Mishra Kumar Aggarwal Srivastava Ministry Special Joint Secretary & Joint Secretary Joint Secretary Joint Secretary Economic Secretary Financial Advisor Advisor
Geological Survey Indian Bureau of Attached / of India(GSI), Mines (IBM), Subordinate Kolkata Nagpur Offices
National Aluminium Hindustan Copper Mineral Exploration Company Limited PSUs (NALCO), Limited (HCL), Corporation Limited Bhubaneshwar Kolkata (MECL), Nagpur
Jawaharlal Nehru National Institute of Aluminium Research Rock Mechanics & Development (NIRM), KGF, National Institute of Autonomous Centre (JNARDDC), Karnataka Miners’ Health Bodies Nagpur (NIMH), Nagpur
Non- Ferrous Materials Centre for Techno- Technology Economic Policy Non-Grant Development Option (C-Tempo), Institutes Centre, Hyderabad New Delhi (NFTDC)
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1.2 Geological Survey of India (GSI)
Introduction
The activities of GSI in the last 160 years has increased manifold and the organization has involved either directly or indirectly in most of the areas of nation building. GSI is now the custodian of one of the largest and most comprehensive earth science database developed over the last one and half century. It has also diversified its activities covering almost the entire gamut of earth science including its applied aspects. However, the apparent lack of visibility or ‘hype’ of a survey should not be construed as its lack of usefulness at any point of time.
The principal function of GSI relates to creation and updation of national geoscientific data and mineral resource assessment, air-borne and marine surveys and to conduct multifarious geo-technical, geo-environmental and natural hazards studies, glaciology, seismotectonics, etc. and to nurture studies on fundamental research. In all the developmental facets of the country including coal, steel, cement, metals/ minerals and power industries, GSI has made significant contributions that bear testimony to the fact that survey organizations like GSI contribute to the nation building process through valuable geological inputs to infrastructure, communications, power, etc. Outcome of work of GSI has immense societal value and is also relevant to global perspective adopting state-of-the-art technologies and using methodologies, which are cutting-edge. Functioning and annual programmes of GSI assume significance in the national perspective since they are directly related to delivering the public good.
Missions: A High Powered Committee (HPC) had been set up by the Ministry of Mines to review the activities of GSI. The HPC has submitted its report and GSI is being restructured as per the recommendations of the HPC. GSI has started functioning in the Mission-Region-Hybrid-Matrix as suggested by the HPC. The activities of GSI are being executed through its geoscientific programmes in five Missions. To ensure smooth planning and evaluation of programmes, there are three Support Systems. The five Missions as well as the three Support Systems are as follows.
Five Missions I. Baseline Geoscience Data Generation - comprising: Ground Surveys: Geological Survey Geophysical Survey Geochemical Survey
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Remote Sensing and Aerial Surveys: Geomorphological Survey Hyperspectral Survey Airborne Mineral Survey Photo Geology & Remote Sensing Marine & Coastal Surveys: Marine Surveys Coastal Surveys Marine Geotechniques
II. Natural Resources Assessment - comprising Mineral resource assessment Natural energy resources (except Oil & Gas) Subsurface Geology and hydrology, etc.
III. Geoinformatics - comprising Data Repository and Management Information Delivery Advanced Spatial Data Systems, etc.
IV.Fundamental & Multidisciplinary Geosciences and special studies; comprising
1. Geotechnical, Landslide & Seismic 2. Climate Change impact & Fragile eco-Systems 3. Biogeochemistry & Medical Geology 4. Fundamental Geosciences 5. Crustal Evolution 6. Stratigraphic Correlation 7. Palaeobiology 8. Deep Geology 9. Isotope Geology and Geochronology 10. Meteoritic & Planetary Studies 11. Polar Studies, etc.
V. Training & Capacity building; comprising
Training Advisory Committee (for training strategies and Monitoring & evaluation) Special Courses) Regional Training Institutes & Field Training Centers (FTC)
Three Support Systems:
Three Support Systems are (1) Scientific & Technical (S &T) Support System, (2) Administrative Support System, and (3) Policy Support Systems to the Missions to
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I. Scientific & Technical (S&T) Support System: I.T. Infrastructure & Connectivity Analytical Chemistry and the Chemical Laboratory Network Laboratory Network (Other than Chemical) Capital Assets Procurement and Management Drilling & Workshop Transport Survey
II. Administrative Support System: Finance Personnel Legal Cell HRD Information and Publications Libraries, Parks and Museums Estates III. Policy Support System: Science Policy & Coordination Planning & Monitoring CGPB Secretariat International Cooperation Commercial Operations Geoscience Partnerships
Organisational Structure
The Geological Survey of India was formerly a subordinate office of the Ministry of Mines till 17th June 2009, but thereafter, considering its exclusive dedication towards scientific nature of work, it was declared an Attached Office to the Ministry of Mines. Accordingly, the organizational structure of GSI has already been substantially re- oriented to Mission – Region Hybrid Matrix. The “Missions” have become operational from the field season 2009-10, and GSI’s activities and budget have been executed under the “Mission-Region” structure. The Director General (DG) as the operational head of the GSI has the overall responsibility of planning and execution of programmes of the organisation. The DG, GSI is supported by 5 Mission Heads Addl./Dy. Director Generals (ADG/DDG) and 3 Support System Addl./Dy. Director Generals (ADG/DDG). There are also six Regions (geographically based) for programme execution. Addl./Senior Deputy Director General or Deputy Director General (HAG/SAG level) heads each of these Regions/Mission and function as “Head of Department” (HOD) to oversee the formulation and implementation of annual programmes, exercise budgetary control, allocate resources, determine the relative priorities with effective execution and other controls on Divisions/Projects within the Regions/Surveys. Each Region has its headquarters unit for planning,
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Fig.1: Organizational Setup of GSI
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Fig. 2: Location of the Mission Offices of GSI
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The policy functions of the earlier specialised wings are merged into the Missions and the execution part into the Regions. This facilitates smooth functioning through better streamlining and coordination of decision making at all levels. In the new system the Missions are responsible for planning activities, giving targets to the Regions and State units, coordinating, augmenting of resources, monitoring performance and giving sectoral scientific and technical reports and the Support systems are responsible for the internal management execution and reporting and analysis. Regions are functionally semi-autonomous once their programme for the year is cleared in the CGPB and the funds provided. Thus, more and more administrative and financial powers are delegated to the Missions and Regions and financial and administrative support at Regional level are being strengthened for the purpose.
The Cabinet has approved the proposal of ‘Restructuring of the GSI’ on 25th October 2011. This is based on the recommendations of the High Powered Committee [HPC] constituted for the purpose of review of the functioning of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and to assess GSI’s capacity and capabilities to meet emerging geoscience challenges, both local and global and make recommendations for their enhancement. The recommendations will enhance GSI’s capacity and capability especially in identifying, delineating prospective areas of mineral resources. It will make available basic spatial and non-spatial data for use in a variety of sectors including agriculture, water resources, infrastructure projects, environment etc. and will also help GSI to pursue multidisciplinary geoscience studies for hazard risk assessment of landslides, earthquakes, coastal inundations, glacier retreats, desertification etc and geotechnical evaluation of major civil engineering ventures for larger societal benefit.
In consultation with Planning Commission and Department of Mines, in course of Zero-Based Budgeting exercises during end of IX Plan, the activities of GSI have been classified into the following Schemes.
Schemes of Work of GSI:
The activities of GSI have been classified into the following Schemes which along with corresponding Missions are shown below:
S. Scheme Mission & Work Components /Activities No. Support Systems 1. Survey & Mission I Systematic Geological Mapping, Mapping (Baseline Data Specialised Thematic Mapping, Generation) Geochemical Mapping, Geophysical Mapping, Geomorphological Mapping, Airborne and Marine Surveys, Hyperspectral
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Survey, Photo Geology & Remote Sensing 2. Mineral Mission II Coal (including lignite), gold, Exploration (Natural Resource basemetal and other minerals. Assessment) 3. Information Mission III Map, Publication, Information Dissemination (Geoinformatics) Technology 4. Specialised Mission IV Geotechnical, environmental, Investigation (Fundamental & landslide, earthquake geology and & Other Multidisciplinary seismology, glacial, geothermal and Exploration Geoscience) shallow subsurface geological studies, (Antarctica) medical geology Polar Studies in Antarctica and Arctic 5. Research & Petrology, palaeontology, Development geochronology, chemical, geophysical 6. Human Mission V Training Resource (Training and Development Capacity building) 7. Modernisation S & T Support Acquisition and replacement of and System instruments/ equipment Replacement 8. Tribal Area Sub Welfare Service towards the tribal Plan people
Vision for Geological Survey of India :
to develop into a world-class institution for fundamental as well as applied geoscience, always keeping up with the latest technologies and methodologies. to create a close-knit national geoscientific community through leadership and collaborative partnerships; and to acquire and provide expertise and widely disseminate geoscientific information to facilitate informed decision-making by policy makers and public and enable use of geoscientific information for sustainable socio- economic development.
Charter for GSI:
(i) Enable and facilitate the providing of objective, impartial and up-to-date geological expertise and geoscientific information of all kinds, particularly for decision-making for policy, commercial, economic and societal needs. (ii) Systematically document the geology and geological processes of the surface and subsurface of India and its offshore areas using the latest and most cost-effective techniques and methodologies, including geophysical and geochemical and geological surveys. (iii) Develop and continually enhance GSI's core competence in survey and mapping through continued accretion, management, co-ordination and
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utilization of spatial databases (including those acquired through remote sensing) and function as a 'Repository' or 'clearing house' for the purpose and use new and emerging computer-based technologies for dissemination of geographic information and other spatial data, through cooperation and collaboration with other stakeholders in the Geoinformatics sector. (iv) Explore (through ground, airborne, satellite, and marine surveys) and scientifically assess mineral, energy and water resources for the country and facilitate their optimal exploration through information dissemination. (v) Maintain a leadership role in the geological field and develop partnerships with Central, State and other institutions, to help create enhanced executional capability and capacity in the field of geology in furtherance of GSI's Vision and the objectives of this Charter. (vi) Coordinate geoscientific activities with stakeholders in all sectors related to geoscience in order to help sustainably manage our natural resources, including water. (vii) Conduct multidisciplinary as well as fundamental Geoscientific research and studies (including Geotechnical investigations, physical, chemical and biological hazard investigations, climate change geostudies, paleogeostudies etc.), and foster partnerships with State and Central research and academic institutions for the purpose. (viii) Actively participate in international collaborative projects to improve our understanding of the earth and its ecosystem and its geology, including studies related to tectonics, global warming and climate change, and Polar studies. (ix) Generally advance the cause of the geoscience by documentation, propagation, archiving and education, including creation and management of museums, monuments and parks, archives, libraries and other facilities for use of students, researchers and the public. In particular constantly endeavour to popularise Geoscience at school and university levels through production and distribution high quality audio-visual and printed material, and through the medium of the Internet. Also hold exhibitions and special events to bring geoscientific concepts before the public.
Goals and Objectives
GSI is predominantly involved in five broad work domains (Missions), viz. Baseline Data Generation, Natural Resource Assessment, Geoinformatics, Fundamental & Multidisciplinary Geo-science, Training and Capacity building.
1.3 Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL)
The Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. (MECL), registered under Companies Act 1956, was incorporated on 21st October 1972. The Company’s registered office is at Nagpur, Maharashtra State, India and manages its functions at projects, the main production centres, through a two tier system from the Corporate Office at Nagpur. To facilitate the prompt maintenance of plants and machineries deployed at various projects, two Regional Maintenance Centres at Ranchi and Nagpur are being
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The Company was conceived to be the sole agency for exploration on behalf of Government of India and the task of detailed exploration of minerals throughout the country was assigned to MECL. The Company went into operation in right earnest in early 1973 and at the outset, it pressed into service, the nucleus of personnel and equipments drawn from GSI. Simultaneously, it sculptured its own structure by suitable additions of new plants, machineries and skilled technical manpower to boost its production and to meet the requirements of various clients by providing quality services.
MECL is the premier exploration agency in the country & carrying on its operations all over the Country. It carries out exploration activities under two heads, viz.
Promotional exploration for coal and lignite and metallic/non-metallic minerals on behalf of Govt. of India for which funds are provided by Central Government on the basis of detailed exploration schemes formulated by the company based on its demand vs. availability as well as national priorities and
Contractual work on behalf of other agencies including public sector, private sector and State Government as per their contract/agreement/MoU route executed by MECL with them.
Mission :
“To provide high quality, cost effective and time bound geo-scientific services for exploration and exploitation of minerals”.
Objectives :
The basic aim of MECL is to bridge the gap between preliminary exploration of mineral prospect and its commercial exploitation. To achieve this aim and accomplish its Mission, the Company has the following objectives.
To plan and execute exploration programmes and prepare evaluation reports for mining projects on commercial and competitive basis.
To undertake geological, geo-chemical and geophysical surveys at optimal cost to establish exploitable reserves of various minerals.
To achieve cost effectiveness through modernisation, improved productivity, and optimum utilization of human and physical resources.
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To take up projects for exploration, developmental mining and related activities in association with other companies.
To expand further diversification activities in CBM exploration / production well drilling, geo-technical investigation, production mining and implementation of Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK) project.
To develop, implement eco-friendly policies & projects, and improve quality of the environment.
To work is close coordination with GSI & other organisation under one roof.
Vision:
The vision is “To be the leader in exploration for minerals by 2020” .
1.4 Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
Introduction
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) was established in 1948, as a subordinate Organization under Ministry of Mines. IBM has vision to evolve as National Technical Regulator and providing information on mines & minerals. IBM is engaged for ensuring scientific and systematic development of mineral resources, conservation of minerals and protection of environment in mines, other than coal, petroleum & natural gas, atomic minerals and minor minerals. IBM has mission to provide quality services to stakeholders and to ensure effective regulation of Indian Mineral Sector which promotes long term benefits for its sustainable growth. Towards this end it performs regulatory functions, namely enforcement of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988, relevant provisions of Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 framed under MM (DR) Act, 1957, and as a facilitator, it undertakes scientific and techno-economic research oriented studies in various areas such as geological appraisal, mining, ore-beneficiation, environmental protection, mineral resources data of the country and functions as a data bank of mines and minerals. It also advises the Central and State Governments on all aspects of mineral industry, trade and legislation.
The activities of IBM are in accordance with its charter of functions notified by the Government vide resolution No. 35/1/2002-M.III dated 6th March 2003. These are in the nature of regulatory and service activities for scientific and systematic development of mineral resources, conservation of minerals, protection of environment in mines, for the mines other than coal, petroleum, natural gas and atomic minerals and minor minerals.
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To approve mining plans, schemes and mine closure plans having regard to conservation of minerals and protection of mines environment. To collect, collate and maintain database on exploration, prospecting, mines and minerals and to bring out publications / bulletins highlighting the problems and prospects of mining industry. To play a pro-active role in minimizing adverse impact of mining on environment by undertaking environmental assessment studies on regional basis. To conduct suo moto techno-economic field studies in mining, geology, mineral processing and environmental aspects including analysis of ore and minerals and to promote R & D activities in these areas. To provide technical consultancy services on promotional basis within the country and abroad in the field of mining, geology, mineral processing and environment. To provide training to the scientific, technical and other cadres of the department and persons from the mining industry and other agencies for human resource development. To advise the Government on matters in regard to the mineral industry, relating to environment protection and pollution control, export and import policies, trade, mineral legislation, fiscal incentives and related matters. To promote awareness about conservation, systematic and scientific development of mineral deposits and protection of environment including restoration and rehabilitation of mined out areas through exhibitions and audiovisual media. To promote and monitor community development activities in the mining areas. To undertake any such other activity as may become necessary in the light of the developments in the field of geology, mining, mineral beneficiation and environment.
Organizational Set-up
Headed by Controller General, IBM has six functional divisions with its headquarters at Nagpur. The functional divisions are:
(i) Mines Control and Conservation of Minerals Division (MCCM) (ii) Ore Dressing Division (OD) (iii) Technical Consultancy, Mining Research and Publication Division (TMP) (iv) Mineral Economics Division (ME) (v) Mining and Mineral Statistics Division (MMS) (vi) Planning and Co-ordination Division having two sub-divisions (P&C) :
a) Administration, Establishment matters, Accounts with all other administrative and financial matters and; a) Planning and Co-ordination.
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IBM has 03 Zonal Offices at Ajmer (North Zone), Bangalore (South Zone) & Nagpur (Central Zone) and 12 Regional Offices at Ajmer, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Goa, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Kolkata, Nagpur, Ranchi and Udaipur & 2 sub- regional offices at Guwahati and Nellore.
IBM has well equipped Ore Dressing Laboratories and Pilot Plants at Nagpur, Ajmer and Bangalore. IBM has also established a Clay Laboratory at Kolkata to cater the needs of NE Region.
Major Programmes / Schemes
During 10th plan various general and S&T schemes of IBM were merged with analogous programmes and grouped into following four schemes which were continued in the 11th Plan:
Inspection of mines for scientific and systematic mining, mineral conservation and mines environment Mineral beneficiation studies – utilization of low grade and sub grade ores and analysis of environmental samples Technological upgradation & Modernization Collection, processing, dissemination of data on mines and minerals through various publications.
As per the directives of the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, examination of various schemes in order to explore the possibilities of merger of schemes with overlapping objectives and in order to avoid duplication of efforts and sub optimal utilization of Government resources, is required to be done. Accordingly, IBM has completed the work of evaluator of its aforesaid continuing schemes through National Institute for Smart Government (NISG), Hyderabad – an independent evaluation for its continuation from XI Five Year Plan to XIIth Five Year Plan.
The scheme on "Computerized Online Register of Mining Tenements System” is included as Scheme No.5 in the Eleventh Plan and majority of its activities will be completed in Twelfth Plan.
In XII Five year Plan, in addition to aforesaid five Schemes, a new Scheme No. 6 namely “Capacity Building of State Governments - Development & Implementation of Ore Accounting Software” is being taken up for implementation. This new Scheme was proposed by IBM in pursuance to the recommendations of the Sub Group III on Infrastructure and Financing of Twelfth Five Year Plan Working Group on Mineral Exploration and Development. The broad objectives of the new Scheme are implementation of Rule 45 by developing uniform ore accounting software with interface to Railways, Ports and Customs. With the implementation of the provisions of Rule 45, increasing the efficiency in accounting of minerals, State Government may find it easy to isolate and monitor areas of illegal mining effectively. This requires implementation of Rule 45 by developing uniform ore accounting software with interface to various agencies. Moreover, the report of the Committee for Review
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& Restructuring of the functions and Role of IBM has recommended that the IBM would evolve as a consultant for creation and improvement of State level regulatory mechanisms and to assure suitable support. Therefore, the new Scheme is being taken up for capacity building of State Governments.
Policy Framework and Vision:
The objectives of the National Mineral Policy are fulfilled through the Charter of Functions of IBM. Functions of IBM like Development of Mineral Resources with an eye on conservation, acting as a regulator and facilitator for mineral development, R & D for promotion of mineral beneficiation and utilization of low grade ores, imparting training for human resources development and to strive for the amelioration of pollution from mining; etc. are implementation of this policy.
Towards this end, the IBM functions to promote and facilitate rapid and sustainable development of national mineral sector, continuing with efforts for systematic and scientific development of mineral deposits, conservation of minerals, protection of mining environment by regulating mining activities and their closure, to update mineral inventory, utilization of waste and low grade resources by technology development, implementation of apt mining methods, monitoring of community development in and around mining areas and to develop and implement mineral information system for collection, collation, retrieval and dissemination of data on mines and minerals.
Action Areas:
Inspection of Mines: Inspections of Mines are being undertaken for proper implementation of the statute i.e. Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 thereby to ensure scientific and systematic mining, environmental protection and mineral conservation. Inspections for processing of Mining Plans and Scheme of Mining including Mine Closure Plan will improve the quality of Mining Plan, Scheme of Mining and Mine.
Mineral Inventory: Updation of National Mineral Inventory as per UNFC is an important activity entrusted to IBM vide its charter of functions. Updation of the mineral inventory is being done after every 5 years. Efforts are also made to update inventory of some minerals at reduced interval.
Mineral Beneficiation: Technology developments to use the available low-grade ores and minerals. Suitable use of mine wastes and recovery of associated minerals and metals. Conducting in-plant studies in order to improve the productivity of mineral beneficiation plants.
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Legislation and Guidelines: Simplification of procedures for mineral concession and required clearances, framing of legislation for development of off-shore mineral resources, promoting foreign investments and technical collaborations with joint ventures.
Information System: Acceleration of the process of dissemination of Geological information, mineral maps with forest overlays and environment data, status of mineral deposits through implementation of Computerized Online Register on Mining Tenement System, mining and mineral industry data on production, uses, marketing information, latest technology developments etc. for user agencies. A uniform ore accounting software with interface to Railways, Ports and Customs is being developed for effective implementation of Rule 45 of MCDR 1988 to isolate and monitor areas of illegal mining efficiently.
Sustainable Development: Sustainable Development Framework has been initiated with Objectives like: Integration of sustainable development considerations within the corporate decision making process. Protection of fundamental human rights cultures, customs, and values of people affected by mining activities. Progressive improvement of environmental performance. Conservation of biodiversity and integrated approaches to land use planning. Social, economic, and institutional development of the communities in which miners operate. IBM is conducting workshops on Sustainable Development Framework for Industry people; awareness for environmental friendly methods in mining sector is being made.
Industrial Promotion: Technology up-gradation and R & D activities in mining and low grade ores beneficiation.
Checking of Illegal Mining: Formation of Task Force for inspection to check and prevent illegal/ irregular mining.
Development of Offshore Mineral Resources: Formation of guidelines for exploration of offshore areas as per UNFC and grant of Exploration Licence.
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1.5 Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
Hindustan Copper Limited a Govt. of India Enterprise and the nation’s only producer of primary copper from indigenous resources was incorporated in the Public Sector on 9th November 1967. The major activities of HCL are mining, beneficiation, smelting, refining and casting of finished copper metal into saleable products. HCL produces primary copper in the form of cathode/wire rod. Apart from copper, HCL also produces various by-products like Anode Slime and Sulphuric acid. There are four units one each in Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The main operating units of the company are as under:
(i) Khetri Copper Complex (KCC) at Khetri, Rajasthan. Comprising of mining and metallurgical complex alongwith the by-product recovery plant with capacity to produce Copper Cathode of 31,000 TPA.
(ii) Indian Copper Complex (ICC) at Ghatsila, Jharkhand. Comprising of metallurgical complex alongwith the by-product recovery plant with capacity to produce Copper Cathode of 18500 TPA.
(iii)Malanjkhand Copper Project (MCP) at Malanjkhand, Madhya Pradesh. Comprising of open pit mine of 2 million tonne capacity of ore production per annum with a matching concentrator plant. The concentrate produced at Malanjkhand is sent to KCC and ICC for further processing.
(iv) Taloja Copper Project (TCP) at Taloja, Maharashtra. This is a Continuous Cast Wire Rod Plant based on Southwire Technology for conversion of cathodes into wire rod. The capacity of the plant is 60,000 TPA.
Budget for Social Upliftment: The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Plan for the financial year 2011-12 was prepared on the basis of Need Assessment Survey carried out by National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, for 15 villages, 5 each at KCC, MCP and ICC. NIRD is engaged in providing hand-holding support for implementation of projects and establishing standard pre-requisites and framework for CSR Reporting (GRI index), apart from organizing CSR training for HCL officers dealing with the CSR at NIRD, Hyderabad.
The Plan was duly approved at the 330th Board Meeting, with budget consideration to the extent of 2.95 Crores and the Plan encompasses projects covering the following:
Livelihood Livestock Husbandry Development Program & Veterinary Services Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Plantation Improved Health, Hygiene and Sanitary Practices
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Infrastructure Development Water (Drinking Water & Water Resource Development Program)
The above projects are presently being carried out by following Specialized Agencies/NGOs, adjusting them to the needs of the communities. Also, tie-ups with respective State Govt. projects are explored so as to supplement regional development plans avoiding duplications, as recommended in DPE Guidelines.
Indian Copper Complex (ICC), Ghatsila, Jharkhand: Parivesh Society, Ranchi with collaboration with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) & State Govt. Departments and Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR), GoI. Malanjkhand Copper Project (MCP), Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh: Gramin Vikas Trust, Bhopal; MP Council of Science & Technology (MPCST), Bhopa Khetri Copper Complex (KCC), Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan : Gramin Vikas Trust, Jaipur; Also project specific collaboration with local service oriented organizations.
NIRD has been engaged in providing hand-holding support for implementation of projects and establishing standard pre-requisites and framework for CSR Reporting (GRI index), apart from organizing CSR training for HCL officers dealing with the CSR at NIRD, Hyderabad.
A detailed Plan for Financial Year 2012-13 has been prepared in consultation with NIRD considering learning from project developments during Financial Year 2011- 12. A Third-Party Evaluation – as was approved by the Board-was also conducted. Latest the DPE guidelines on CSR mandates for a size of PSU such as HCL spend on CSR 2-3% of net profit subject to minimum of 3 Crores. Accordingly, the Company proposes to allocate CSR Budget to the extent of 7.1 Crores for Financial Year 2012-13:
Sl. Intervention: FY2012-13 Indian Khetri Malanjkhand No. (in process) Copper Copper Copper Complex, Complex, Project, Ghatsila, Khetri, Malanjkhand, Jharkhand Rajasthan MP 1 Livelihood promotion IG activities (Women 2 Empowerment) Conservation / Recharge of 3 ground Water 4 Drinking Water 5 Health and Sanitation 6 Animal Husbandry Plantation & Agricultural 7 Development 8 Skill / Vocational Training
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& Education 9 Rural Energy supply Village Infrastructure & 10 Construction
For the Financial Year 2013-14 the estimated budget for 2013-14 has been kept at to Rs 4.50 crore which is around 2% of Profit After Tax(PAT) of Rs. 225.18 crore expected to be posted during financial year 2013-14.
Based on the on-going experiences, consultation with NIRD, MoU targets for Financial Year 2013-14 has been set keeping the following activity parameters in consideration:
Water management: Rain water harvesting Health & Sanitation: Community/Individual Toilets, Health & vaccination Camps, Eye camps Renewable Energy: Installation of Solar Streetlights, Installation of Solar household lamps Education: Formation of Adult Education Centres Livelihood: Hand gloves making/Handloom & Weaving, Vermicompost, Pisciculture/SRI, Organic farming, Puff Rice making
1.6. National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO), a Govt. of India Enterprise, under Ministry of Mines, incorporated on 7th January, 1981, is Asia’s largest integrated Aluminium complex, encompassing bauxite mine, alumina refinery, aluminium smelter and captive power plant in the State of Odisha.
Commissioned during 1985-1987, NALCO has emerged to be a star performer in production and export of alumina and aluminium and more significantly attending self sustained growth by expanding it’s capacity twice and adding high end products such as rolled products, special grade alumina, hydrate and zeolite.
The Company has not only achieved growth in physical terms, it has earned consistent profits since beginning of it’s commercial operation, maximising thereby shareholders wealth in terms of share value appreciation, and paying dividend consistently since 1991-92. The Company has funded two expansion projects and other value added projects largely from it’s internal resources and continues to be debt free for quite some time.
As a result of the sustained growth and performance, Government of India has accorded the prestigious ‘Navaratna’ status to the Company in April, 2008.
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Financial Restructuring
The authorized capital of the Company is Rs. 1300 crore. Initially, the equity was held 100% by the Govt. of India(GoI). About 12.85% of GoI holding was disinvested in the years 1991 to 1993 alongwith listing on stock exchanges. GoI approved in 1999, a capital restructuring proposal of the Company aimed at reduction in capital base. Accordingly, 50% of paid up equity capital of Rs. 1288.62 crore was first converted into redeemable secured debentures which were redeemed in phases by 2005. The paid up equity capital after restructuring stood at reduced level of Rs. 644.31 crore, out of which Govt. of India’s holding was Rs 561.50 crore (87.15%).
During the year 2011-12 the Company had decided to go for a split-up of the Equity share from Rs. 10 each to two share of Rs. 5 each and simultaneous issue of bonus share in a ratio of 1:1.
Accordingly, the split-up of the paid-up equity share capital and bonus issue were made, thus increasing the number of paid-up equity shares to 257,72,38,512 of Rs. 5 each from the earlier 64,43,09,628 shares of Rs. 10 each.
The paid-up share capital of the Company stands at Rs.1288.62 crores after the restructuring of the equity share capital.
The authorized capital base of the Company was also increased to Rs.3000 crore from the previous Rs. 1300 crore.
Vision
To be a reputed Global Company in the Metals and Energy Sectors.
Mission
To achieve sustainable growth in business through diversification, innovation and global competitive edge. To continuously develop human resources, create safe working conditions, improve productivity and quality, and reduce cost and waste. To satisfy the customers and shareholders, employees, and all other stakeholders. To be a good corporate citizen, protecting and enhancing the environment as well as discharging social responsibility in order to ensure sustainable growth. To intensify R&D for technology development. Goal
The Company has prepared its vision document (Vision 2020), wherein the Company has set the following goals;
To achieve annual turnover of over Rs. 25,000 crores by 2020.
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To achieve annual production of 1.7 million MT aluminum and 4 million MT alumina by 2020.
Transform from being only an “aluminum producer” to become a metal producer and energy provider.
To venture into new fields of activity beyond Aluminum by setting up at least 2 nos. diversified projects by 2016.
To target at least one 1000 MW IPP by 2016.
To maximize value and long term return to share holders through a strategy of new investments, cost competitive mines and business driven by the quality of products and services.
To develop long-term relations with domestic and foreign clients and Joint Venture partners.
To develop a powerful scientific and technical base. Apart from investments in volume growth, the Company shall substantially finance R&D and modernization of facilities, laboratories, achieving improvements in the quality of products and satisfying customer demands.
To adopt main strategic priorities aimed at end user orientation.
Objectives
To maximise capacity utilisation, optimise operational efficiency and productivity.
To maintain the highest international standards of excellence in product quality, cost efficiency, customer service and provide steady growth in business by technology up-gradation, expansion and diversification.
To have global presence and earn foreign exchange through export turnover of 50% of total sales and to have around 1/3rd domestic market share.
To continue to remain the low cost producer of Alumina in the world and to strive to become low cost aluminium producing Global Company.
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products and to develop a strong R&D base and increase business development activities and explore the feasibility of emission trading.
To strive for production of value added down stream products.
To meet it’s Corporate Social Responsibility and participate in peripheral development of the areas. Undertake various CSR initiatives to fulfil the Company’s social responsibility.
Existing Operations:
63 lakh MT per year bauxite mine at Panchpatmali in Koraput District of Odisha, (the additional capacity of 21 Lakh was commissioned in September, 2011).
21 lakh MT per year alumina hydrate capacity at refinery complex at Damanjodi, Koraput District of Odisha, the additional capacity of 5.25 Lakh was commissioned in September, 2011.
4.60 lakh MT per year aluminium smelter at Angul.
1200 MW captive coal fired thermal power plant at Angul Odisha.
Port handling facilities at Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) to handle export of alumina and import of Caustic Soda.
Special grade alumina and special grade hydrate plant with installed capacity of 26,400 MT per year.
Zeolite plant with installed capacity of 10,000 MT per year.
Rolled product unit with an installed capacity of 45,000 MT per year of aluminium alloy coil sheets.
50.4 MW Wind power plant at Gondikota, Andhra Pradesh.
1.7 Science & Technology (S&T)
The Science and Technology Programme of the Ministry of Mines was initiated in 1978 with the view to encourage research and development of indigenous technology in the minerals and non-ferrous metal sectors.
Structure Project proposals from various Government institutions, public sector undertakings, universities and other research organizations engaged in the mineral and mining
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Projects
Project formulation is a continuous process involving interaction with the industry for identification of the problems and availability of suitable implementing organizations. Selection of the projects is done on the basis of,
(a) National requirement angle (b) For enhancing competitive edge of the Indian mineral and non-ferrous metals sectors (c) To solve site specific and organization specific problems
The project in the category of (a) are taken up with the grant in aid from the Ministry of Mines (MoM) and other Government Departments. The project in category (b) are financed by the grant-in-aid form MoM, other Departments, contribution from industry and from implementing organization. The project in category (c) is financed by the implementing organizations themselves.
Mandate The underlying principle behind this programme had been the utilization of the available mineral resourses in a judicious, economically efficient and environmentally sustainable manner. An important component of this programme had been the selection of research and development projects relevant to the national priorities.
Goals and Objectives
Emphasis is being given to the projects related to the exploration of ore deposits of concealed nature or of strategic importance, development of technology for the up gradation of the lean ores, beneficiation techniques for winning metals from mine wastes, plant tailings and ores as by-products. Research related to the development of more environment friendly techniques in the mining sector will be given preference.
Autonomous Centres
Three autonomous centers have been setup for undertaking the research and development work in the respective fields. These are,
(a) National Institute of Rock Mechanics (b) Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (c) National Institute of Miner’s Health.
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OUTLAYS, OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES
This chapter relates to Non-Plan and Plan Budget of the Ministry of Mines for 2013-14.
Non-Plan Budget
The Non-Plan Budget of this Ministry is ` 564.92 crore . The break up of Non-Plan budget is ` 21.50 crore for Secretariat Proper (including provision of ` 1.50 crore for Commission of Enquiry), ` 450.33 crore for GSI, ` 52.50 crore for IBM, ` 1.50 crore as grant to BGML, ` 10.40 crore for payment of salary to three autonomous bodies, ` 0.25 crore for contribution to International bodies and ` 0.60 crore for holding National Mineral Awards.
Plan Budget
The Planning Commission has approved the Plan Budget of this Ministry at ` 2919.12 crore consisting of ` 467.00 crore through Domestic Budgetary Support(DBS) and ` 2452.12 crore through Internal and Extra Budgetary Resources (IEBR) in Annual Plan 2013-14. ` 1737.00 crore for NALCO through their IEBR, ` 688.37 crore for HCL through IR, ` 392.00 crore for GSI through Domestic Budgetary Support(DBS), ` 49.00 crore for IBM through DBS, ` 29.00 crore for MECL(` 9.00 crore for promotional work through DBS and ` 20.00 crore for Capital through their IR). ` 10.75 crore for S&T (` 4.00 crore from DBS and ` 6.75 crore through their IEBR) and ` 13.00 crore (GBS) for construction of residential and official building of GSI and IBM, have been provided in the Annual Plan 2013-14 outlay.
The detailed financial outlays, projected physical output and projected/budgeted outcomes (intermediate/partial & final for year 2013-14 as the case may be) organization-wise for the Ministry of Mines are given in Annexure-I.
2.1 Geological Survey of India (GSI)
The Financial Plan Outlay (BE) for the FY 2013-14 for GSI is ` 392.00 crore (excluding ` 10.00 crore of Construction budget). ` 213.00 crore for payment of 5th installment of ` 131.00 crore and balance amount for partial amount of 6th installment in respect of acquisition of Ocean Going Research Vessel (OGRV).
Proposed Annual Work Plan for 2013 – 2014 and Scheme-wise Justification
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After several rounds of consultations with the State Governments and other stakeholders, the Central Government approved new National Mineral Policy (NMP), 2008 on 13th March 2008. As per NMP, 2008 the Geological Survey of India is declared the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country. The existing arrangement shall be revamped to ensure that projects and programmes are prioritised in line with the national policy goals and are chalked out after taking into account the exploration work undertaken by the private sector also.
The GSI Annual Programme of 2013-2014 includes a large no. of items from different States.
In the light of NMP, 2008, role of GSI in nurturing bilateral cooperation with the States has been redefined with the paradigm of prioritizing States’ requirement in geoscientific investigations. GSI while formulating its annual programme pays utmost importance to the extent possible subject to availability of resources.
I. SURVEY AND MAPPING
Mission – I: Baseline Geoscience Data generation: Generation of geoscientific maps on progressively larger scales using better and better survey techniques is the most important activity as an input towards baseline geoscientific data for targeting and taking up mineral exploration activity. This activity through Geological, Geophysical and Geochemical mapping efforts will need to be intensified and completed in a time bound manner, especially in the Obvious Geological Potential (OGP) areas, through higher resource investments. Heliborne surveys in targeted areas, Hyperspectral surveys in hydrothermally altered mineral potential zones and geomorphological and lineament mapping of the country will also be continued in the second year of the XII Plan. Geochemical Mapping (GCM) followed by Specialised Thematic Mapping (STM) and Geophysical Mapping (GPM) constitutes the core activity of Mission – I of GSI. While integration of these maps will help to shortlist more target areas for minerals, such data can also be utilized for various other downstream applications. Air borne Mineral Survey and remote sensing studies extends support to mineral investigation through acquisition of airborne data by TOASS and Heliborne surveys and Marine surveys cover EEZ and beyond and map and explore the ocean floor. The target set for M-I (Baseline Geoscience Data generation) during F.Y. 2013-14:
GM: 2000 sq.km; GCM: 75,000 sq. km; GPM: 27,000sq. km ; STM – 18,000 sq. km.; Airborne Survey:TOASS – 30,000 LKm.and Heliborne – 15,000 l.km; Marine Survey within EEZ : Bathy (3000 lKm) & Magnetic (3000 lKm) and Swath Bathy. – 40,000 sq. km.; Coastal Surveys: 1500 sq. km. mapping; Marine Geotech. with inputs of bathy & magnetic, swath bathy and shallow seismic.
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Besides the ongoing items of ground and marine surveys the following new items are also included in the programme of Baseline Geoscience Data of GSI through outsourcing: Geochemical Mapping Programme, on the scale it is done in GSI, envisages a regional geochemical survey and is likely to prognosticate regional geochemical anomaly of significant mineral commodities. Not only it picks up anomalies in known mineral belts, but also provides information of elemental concentrations in unknown or covered areas. During the XII Plan, about 2,83,500 sq.km area spreading over 405 number of toposheets is likely to be covered under Geochemical Mapping. If the total area of NGCM has to be covered expeditiously i.e., by the end of XII Plan, then the remaining area left out to be covered is about 3 lakh sq.km which can be covered either by outsourcing or by service contracts. The outsourcing part of the Geochemical Mapping programme is a new item.
Systematic ground gravity-magnetic mapping for the preparation of G-M maps of the country in 1: 50,000 scale is the mission of GSI. Such coverage will pave the way for grass root level planning in prognostication of potential areas for the exploration of metallic/non-metallic mineral deposits in addition to the demarcation of potential hazard areas from environmental point of view. During the XII Plan, about 2,23,250 sq.km area spreading over 320 number of toposheet is likely to be covered under Geophysical mapping. If the total area of GPM has to be covered expeditiously i.e. by the end of XII Plan, as suggested by Chawla Committee report and Mackinsey report, then the remaining area left out to be covered is about 5 lakh sq.km which can be covered either by outsourcing or by service contracts. The outsourcing part of the Geophysical Mapping programme is a new item.
The immense amount of Geophysical Data available with GSI and in RP reports are in formats which are not readily accessible and/or usable to all exploration agencies. The available geophysical data need to be integrated and served on an accessible GIS platform through a National Geophysical Data Repository to assist entrepreneurs to take-up exploration.
II. MINERAL EXPLORATION
Mission – II: Natural Resource Assessment: With the help of baseline geo-science data, Geological Survey of India has identified an area of 5.71 sq km as obvious geological potential (OGP) for scheduled 1C & 1A (coal & lignite) minerals, most of the area of which is located in Peninsular part of India. Commodity-wise identification and demarcation of these domains has been done and mineral discoveries, which have been or are currently being exploited, occur within these belts. Still substantial area within the potential geological domain is left, which needs systematic exploration for a proper assessment of their potential for different mineral commodities. The major part of the exploration activities of GSI during the XII Plan period is concentrated in these known mineral belts with a thrust towards locating minerals in which the country is deficient.
Mineral Resource Assessment Projects will focus on Ferrous Minerals (Iron, Manganese), Precious Metals & Minerals (Gold, PGE, Diamond), Non-Ferrous and Strategic Minerals (Base
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The target set for M-II (natural resource assessment) during F.Y. 2013-14: LSM- 4500 sq. km.; DM– 50 sq. km.; Drilling – 70,000 m ( including 10,000 m of outsourcing).
III. INFORMATION / DISSEMINATION
Mission – III: Geoinformatics: Geoinformation management or geoinformatics has to be done by GSI in a way that sub-serves the larger public interest, through being able to access, integrate, and process multidisciplinary data held or collected by different agencies to produce outputs directly usable by a wide variety of stakeholders. This includes map compilation, publication, data access and dissemination. The major thrust under Geoinformatics is data dissemination through GSI Portal.
A proposal for setting up of GSI NET and PORTAL in two Phases at a cost of Rs. 25 crores [Rs.12.20 crore in Phase-I and Rs. 12.80 crore in Phase-II] has been initiated in the XI Plan. The project was executed by TCS and covers Office automation application, GSI Reports, Maps and Spatial data, and Email and other applications. Presently, GSI wants to develop an integrated Web enabled interactive system called Online Core Business Integrated System (OCBIS) under Portal Phase III incorporating the State of the Art technologies using which all scientific and administrative processes of GSI can be managed and automated. This will integrate and underpin the interdependence and data flow/workflow mechanism between core activities like field season project management, data management, product management, personnel management, budget and expenditure management, Document & Content Management Services, Spatial Data Solution and Services, e-Governance and holistic integration of all these components with Core Business Processes of GSI.
The system will be capable of displaying the information on geological map of India using GIS tools on the Portal. The proposed system will also enhance the existing information systems at GSI in terms of proper linkages and usability for carrying out the statutory functions of GSI.
The core business processes of GSI include Field Season Program (FSP), Laboratory Management System (LMS), GIS and Scientific Applications, Published and Unpublished Reports, GSI Technical Publications and Administrative Services.
Portal Phase III envisions to implement a State-of-the-Art Integrated Platform with proper data and process workflow integrated with various IT systems providing core business processes facilitating real time collaboration and interaction for all stakeholders.
Major work load will be PORTAL Management and upgradation; uploading of Maps & reports; Geodatabase creation; legacy data entry and uploading in portal through outsourcing (partly).
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IV. SPECIALISED INVESTIGATION
Mission – IV: Multidisciplinary Geosceince:
GSI carries out geoscientific investigations to deal with many societal issues amenable to solution using geoscientific or geotechnical tools. In the current paradigm of ecosystem based geoscience, the basic strength of GSI as a generator of geospatial data and as an agency with an all-India presence will be leveraged in the larger public interest in order that GSI systematically monitor and collect data (where possible on a spatial basis) on a large number of parameters relating not only to landslides and earthquakes, but also other public-health and public good issues having a geospatial dimension. The multifarious activities being carried by GSI on multi- disciplinary activities will be carried during F.Y. 2013-14.
The envisaged programmes are in the following areas: Geotechnical, Landslide and Seismic Climate Change Impact, Glaciology and Medical Geology Geothermal Polar Studies
V. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT & OTHER EXPLORATION (ANTARCTICA & ARCTIC STUDIES)
Mission – IV: Fundamental Geoscience and Special Studies: Geological investigations involve a large number of techniques and methodologies covering many broad fields such as:- Petrology, Geochronology, Palaeontology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, biogeochemistry, Mineral Physics, etc. These geoscientific tools can be applied in diverse fields within as well as outside the geoscientific Sector. Applied research would include subjects such as concept – oriented exploration and ore deposit modelling and may even be multidisciplinary, e.g., matters relating to evolution of life forms, and the relationship with paleoclimatic environment (determined from geological records) which forms part of the subject of biogeochemistry. GSI needs international expertise for technology upgradation and technology assimilation. To achieve that goal, GSI has proposed a specialised facility that would be developed in GSI at three centres and to be named as ‘Integrated Research & Development Centre for Geosciences [IRDCG]’. The IRDCG will incorporate all existing high-quality instrumentation available and upgrade them, besides procuring some more. The IRDCG would spearhead high-quality research in diverse fields of geology utilizing state of the art instrumentation and through formation of several experts’ research groups.
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Total regular items are under the following areas: Fundamental Geoscience, Stratigrapic correlation, Crustal evolution, Palaeobiology, GIG, Meteoritic & Planetary Studies, Experimental Petrology Deep Geology
VI. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Mission – V : Training & Capacity Building : In the context of the aspiration to develop into World class institution, GSI needs to ensure that the human resources under its control need to be the best, and that they need to be continuously exposed through training and interaction to the latest technologies and practices. But GSI, in its leadership and partnering role has also to be able to help in the same way other stakeholders of the sector, including Central Institutions, State Governments and the Private Sector.
Accordingly, training as a Mission for GSI has to radically enhance its training infrastructure and range of services to rise to the challenge of the Vision and the Charter. The existing training infrastructure of Regional Training Institutes and Field Training Centers has been expanded to six and twelve numbers respectively. These will be supported with comprehensive and modern training facilities, with lab and computer support, at least at the Regional level. 75 courses are being proposed which include International Courses, Induction Courses, Special and Collaborated Courses, RTC-SR , RTC-NR, RTC-WR, RTC-ER, RTC-CR, RTC-NER. The following eight types courses are designed: International courses Induction level courses Refresher courses Advanced Courses Collaborative Courses Training for Group B (Non-Gazzetted) and Group C staff Customised and Need based courses (Including Foreign countries) Academic Courses
Objectives of each scheme / programmes, with financial outlays and projected physical output / outcomes are furnished at Annexure – I.
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2.2 Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL)
The promotional mineral exploration programme are being carried out by MECL on behalf of and funded by Ministry of Mines. The exploration schemes are prepared in conformity with the national priorities assigned by the different working groups on mineral exploration. The results of regional exploration carried out by Geological Survey of India in different part of the country forms the basis for formulation of the schemes for detailed exploration available in the free hold areas. The schemes are examined and approved by the Technical Sub-Committee of Standing Committee of Promotional Projects (SCPP). The SCPP meets periodically for review and monitor the performance of the on- going projects and approve additional scheme(s). A provision of ` 900.00 lakhs has been kept in (BE) 2013-14 to carry out promotional mineral exploration programme.
Outlay for capital expenditure: For renewal & up-gradation of plants & machineries a provision of ` 2000.00 lakhs (IEBR) has been made in BE-2013-14 for capital expenditure.
The details of financial outlay under both the heads along with anticipated out puts and the projected outcomes for 2013-14 are given in Annexure-I. The outlay for financial year 2013- 14 is `. 20.00 crore in capital through IR and `.9.00 crore in promotional grant through GBS.
2.3 Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
The outlay for financial year 2013-14 is ` 49.00 crore in GBS. The outlay for construction has been kept as a token provision of ` 3.00 crore.
Objectives of each scheme/programme, with financial outlays and projected physical outputs/outcomes during 2013-14 are furnished at Annexure – I.
2.4 Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
During the year 2010-11, HCL recorded a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 224.10 crore on the back of sustained higher LME copper price and substantial mine output resulting in improved Metal- in-Concentrate production. The trend continued during financial year 2011-12 with the Company registering a higher PAT of Rs 323.44 crore and is expected to post a PAT of Rs 225.18 crore (approximately) during financial year 2012-13.
During the XI Plan Period (2007-12), the company had incurred a total plan expenditure of Rs 483.74 crore which has been entirely met by the company from its internal accruals and no budgetary support had been sought for. Similarly, for the first year i.e RE 2012-13 of the XIIth Plan Period (2012-2017), the company has proposed a plan outlay of Rs 292.99 crore which is also to be met out of it’s internal resources.
The BE Plan Outlay for financial year 2011-12 was proposed as Rs 297.00 crore which was later pruned down at RE to Rs 140.82 crore against which expenditure incurred was Rs 155.74 crore as per Annexure II. The XIIth Five Year (2012-17) Plan fund requirements are given below:
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Expenditure Rs crore Head 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total Mine 159.99 570.37 928.63 1255.33 487.87 3402.19 Expansion GreenField 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 0.00 40.00 Exploration Mine 85.00 70.00 65.00 50.00 0.00 270.00 Development Renewal and 38.00 38.00 38.00 38.00 38.00 190.00 Replacement Total 292.99 688.37 1041.63 1353.33 525.87 3902.19
The company has revised its plan expenditure for 2012-13 at RE stage to Rs. 292.99 crore from Rs 341.14 crore at BE stage. The plan expenditure has been pruned down on account of reduction of expenditure under mine expansion head. Delay in start of work of Malanjkhand, Chapri Sidheswar and Rakha mine projects due to environmental clearances from Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) and finalization of tender for Kolihan mine project are the main reasons for reduction of plan outlay for 2012-13.
S.No. Expenditure Heads 2012-13(BE) 2012-13(RE) 1 Replacement & Renewal 38.00 38.00 2 Mine Development 85.00 85.00 3 Mine Expansion 208.14 159.99 4 Green Field Exploration 10.00 10.00 Total 341.14 292.99
Year-wise BE, RE and actual expenditure of the XI Five Year Plan (2007-12) is placed as under:- (Rs in Crore) Year Budget Revised Actual Physical Actual/Likely Estimate Estimate Expenditure target Achievement
XI Plan 2007-08 96.58 78.00 37.22 1) Replacement & renewal of the existing plant and machinery for sustaining the current level of 2008-09 43.00 60.00 59.91 production. 2) Mine Development for 2009-10 40.00 80.78 80.45 development of existing mines (40+40.78* before ore could be extracted. ) 3) As part of growth strategy, the 2010-11 150.35 150.35 150.42 company plans to expand the capacity of its existing mines, re- open closed mines etc under Mine
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2011-12 297.00 140.82 102.41 Expansion. (Upto Dec’11) * Rs 40.78 crore on account of spillover unspent balance from 2007-08.
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Replacement & Renewals:
An outlay of Rs 292.99 crore has been proposed in RE financial year 2012-13 as per Annexure III under Plan Expenditure. The plan expenditure of Rs 38.00 crore out of the total outlay is on account of replacement and renewals of the existing plant and machinery for both mines as well as plants situated in different units across India. The proper and timely replacement/renewals of critical equipment in Mines, Concentrator, Smelter & Refinery is a pre-condition for achieving better capacity utilization. HCL is focusing required attention on this front and has planned R & R expenditure in tune with the requirements of replacements and renewals. HCL has also proposed a Mine Development Expenditure at both KCC & MCP to the tune of Rs 85.00 crore to meet the targeted ore production at both the aforementioned mines and also a proposed Mine Expansion outlay amounting to Rs 159.99 crore as balance amount of the Plan outlay in order to expand the capacity of it’s existing mines and re-opening of closed mines. HCL has also kept a provision of Rs. 10.00 Crore for RE 2012-13 on account of Greenfield Exploration.
The company proposes a plan outlay of Rs. 688.37 crore in financial year 2013-14 as per Annexure I including Mine Development Expenditure (at KCC and MCP total amount Rs 70.00 crore ), Greenfield Exploration/Development of New mines amounting to Rs 10.00 crore and Mine Expansion amounting Rs 570.37 crore for various mine expansion projects. The balance amount of Rs 38.00 crore has been proposed to be utilized on account of replacement and renewals of the existing plant and machinery. The company has put up a target of MIC and Cathode production at 35,200 MT and 16,500 MT respectively in the draft MOU 2013-14 keeping in mind the continuation of non-operation of KCC smelter and refinery due to economic unviability and taking a planned shutdown of ICC smelter and refinery for about 50 days.
2.5 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
The details comprising of financial outlays, projected physical outputs and projected budget outcomes for the year 2013-14 are furnished as per the prescribed format at Annexure-I, a summary of the projections are presented as under.
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Summary of plan outlay for the year 2013-14
Sl.No. Name of Scheme/ Programme `.in crore A. Ongoing projects schemes 1.a Phase-II Expansion. 42 1.b Captive Coal Mine Utkal E-Coal Mine. 65 1.c Up-gradation of Alumina plant. 50 1.d Wind Power plant-1 6 Pottangi Bauxite Mine and 5th Stream 3 1.e Refinery 1.f 220 KA Up-gradation of Smelter pot-line. 22 1g Greenfield projects & Expansion Plans. 1,140 B. New Schemes 2.a 2 x 250 Power Plant. 5 C. Schemes aimed at Maximizing Benefits. Additions/ Modification/Replacements 404 3.a (AMRs). Total 1,737
The brief note on various schemes and programmes are given hereunder:
A. Ongoing projects schemes
1.a Phase II Expansion
The second phase expansion project was approved by the Government of India in October, 2004 at an estimated capital outlay of Rs. 4092 crore (at 2004 prices) with a completion schedule of 50 months. The project cost was revised to Rs. 4402 crore (at 2008 prices). All segments of the project have been fully commissioned barring a few support facilities. Amounts projected are towards the balance work and payments arising out of closure of various contracts. The Company expects an overall savings of about Rs. 100 crore.
A sum of Rs. 42 crore is provided for the plan period 2013-14.
1.b Captive Coal Mine: Utkal E-Coal Mine
For backward integration and to meet the critical raw materials need, Government of India allotted Utkal-E coal block in 2004 to meet the coal requirement of new power units 9 and 10 under 2nd phase expansion. The power units have been commissioned in 2010 and 2011, respectively. Board approved initially the coal project at an estimated capital cost of Rs. 215
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crore (at October, 2006 price level) and then revised to Rs. 280 crore (at November, 2009 price level). The final project cost is estimated now at Rs. 338 crore.
The block has a total mining reserve of 67.49 million tonnes, with average stripping ratio of 3.05 cum/t, to yield an annual output of 2.0 MT.
Mining Lease
Mining lease for Utkal-E coal mine project has been sanctioned by Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India. Disbursement of compensation to land affected persons by the district administration has commenced and a sum of about Rs. 25 crore has already been paid to land oustees which accounts for about 34% of compensation for private land. Lease has been sanctioned for 125 acres of Government land (non-forest) in favour of NALCO out of 263 acres. Alienation of balance land is under process and is being followed up with district administration. Forest development plan for the project has been approved by Government of Odisha. Certificate under The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 has been received for 169 Hectors out of 198 Hectors of forest land. Matter is being pursued with Government authorities for the balance 29 Hectors land. Government of Odisha, vide notification dated 24.4.2012, however has put a hold on land acquisition beyond coal bearing area in Angul and Talcher coal belt.
It may be mentioned that a presentation was made before the Inter Ministerial Group (IMG) of Govt. of India on different milestones achieved for coal block development during October, 2012.
Rehabilitation
The activity of deed of surrender of Govt. land (54.20 Ac) is under process with State authorities. Rs. 1.75 crore was disbursed towards compensation amount to private land owners for acquisition of private land (13.07Ac) by Govt. of Odisha. The disbursement of land acquisition compensation of left-out land oustees(LA) for village Kosala is being pursued to resolve the issue of partition deed for receipt of compensation at the earliest. Second notice to the left out tenants of R&R Colony in respect of village Kosala was served on 29.09.2012 for receiving LA compensation. NALCO officials met AFO, Chhendipada on 24.12.2012 & discussed regarding conducting pallisabha to obtain forest right certificate.
The contract for construction for R&R colony (Stage-I) has been awarded on 13.07.2012. A sum of Rs. 1.30 crore was deposited on 04.09.2012 with Electricity Company for providing infrastructure for supplying of 11 KV power for R&R Colony on deposit basis. Work order for ”Demarcation of boundary with revenue survey, Pillar posting & Obtaining order of forest product from the proposed R&R Colony of Utkal-E Coal Block at Kosala” was awarded on 14.12.2012 and the work is in progress.
Activities such as co-ordination with forest department & motivation to move to new site is under process so as to initiate proposal for a contract for survey & tree felling works in R&R Colony land.
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A sum of Rs. 65 crore has been provided to be spent in 2013-14 towards land acquisition, construction of R & R Colony etc.
1.c Up-gradation of Alumina Plant
Up-gradation of 4th stream of alumina refinery from 5.25 Lakh TPY to 7.0 lakh TPY and that of bauxite mines from 6.3 million TPY to 6.825 million TPY was approved by Board, with estimated project cost of Rs. 409 crore. The commissioning Process has since commenced from last week of December, 2012 and expected to complete within this current financial year.
As of December, 2012 overall progress is 88%, and cumulative CAPEX of Rs. 246 crore has been achieved against commitment of Rs. 288 crore.
A sum of Rs. 50 crore has been provided to be spent during 2013-14.
1.d Wind Power plant - I
The contract was awarded to set up a wind power plant with a capacity of 50.4 MW at a project cost of Rs. 274 crore, in Andhra Pradesh.
The project was commissioned with synchronization of all 24 wind energy generators with the State Grid and commencement of generation of power on 30.12.2012.
Agreement has been signed between NALCO and New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) for capacity allocation transfer of 50.4 MW project. Final PPA was signed by NALCO with APSPDCL (DISCOM) on 22.12.2012.
The major amount for the project cost is being incurred during 2012-13. The balance portion will be spent during 2013-14 and accordingly, sum of Rs. 6 crore is proposed in 2013-14 for final closure of contract(s).
1.e. Pottangi Bauxite Mine & 5th Stream of Alumina Refinery
Pottangi Mine
The Panchpatmali bauxite deposit is expected to last for about 20 years keeping in view the enhanced production capacity of 6.3 million tonnes per annum after commissioning of IInd phase expansion and thereafter to 6.8 MTPA after up-gradation of fourth stream capacity.
With the proposed installation of 5th stream of alumina refinery of 1 MTPA, the bauxite requirement will be 8.925 MTPA. In view of the additional requirement, Company
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applied for mining lease in 1992 for the Pottangi bauxite deposit having Geological reserve of 75 million tonnes.
The recommendation of the State Government is not yet received though they have given their in-principal consent for grant of mineral concession of Pottangi mines in favour of NALCO. Conditions imposed by Govt. of Odisha on PD/CSR issues have been agreed to by the Company. The Proposal is being pursued at the highest level. Management of NALCO having agreed to majority of the conditions put-forth by the state Government of Odisha expects the recommendation of the mining lease at the early.
In the meanwhile Company has started activities in peripheral villages of Pottangi under the aegis of NALCO foundation.
5th stream at Alumina Refinery:
Subject to availability of Pottangi mines, the Company has planned to go for 5th stream of alumina refinery of with the 1 MTPA capacity with advanced technology based on medium pressure digestion.
Nominal provision is kept to meet incidental expenditure on the proposed project. The draft DPR received from the Consultant is under examination.
A sum of Rs. 3 crore is projected for 2013-14 for pre-project activities, consultancy, etc.
1.f 220KA Up-gradation of Smelter
Smelter pot lines are operating with AP's 180 KA technology since inception in 1985. Globally, most of the AP-18 smelters have migrated from 180 KA to 220 KA technologies for enhancing pot productivity without major changes in the pot shell. It is planned to upgrade the technology at an outlay of ` 900 crore. The capacity of plant will be enhanced by 1.07 lakh MT, to 5.67 lakh MTPA.
The cost benefits analysis of increasing amperage of Pot line 2, 3 and 4 upto 195KA initially and upto 220KA in second stage is being carried out. Besides, cost economy of upgrading the amperage to 400/600 KA is also being worked out.
Pending a final decision on the best options available, a sum of Rs. 22 crore is projected during 2013-14 for pre-project activities, consultancy and ordering of equipments etc.
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1. g Other Greenfield Projects in India
Summary of Green field projects planned during Annual plan 2013-14 (Rs. in crore)
S.No. Description 2013-14 i. Smelter & CPP in India 5.34 ii. Andhra Mines & Refinery - iii. Smelter & Refinery Project-Gujarat 26.89 iv. Nuclear Power Plant in JV with NPCIL 894.00 v. UMPP 1.15 vi. Wind Power Plant-II (Jaisalmer) 71.00 vii. Wind Power Plant -III(Damanjodi) 24.00 viii. Solar Power Project 110.70 ix. Caustic Soda Project 1.00 x. Other misc projects 5.68 Total 1139.76
A brief on each of the projects are as under:-
i. Smelter and CPP in India
The Company is planning to set up 5 LTPA smelter plant and 1260MW coal based power plant in a suitable location in India.
The High Level Clearance Authority of the Govt. of Odisha has cleared the proposal to set up the project at new location in Sundargarh, Odisha. The original approval was accorded by the state Govt. with certain conditions in 2009. Consultant has been appointed for site selection study and preliminary land survey. The pre feasibility report prepared in 2008 is being re- validated. Feasibility study for the plant and water storage project will be completed in 2013- 14.
A sum of Rs. 5.34 crore has been projected during 2013-14.
ii. Andhra Mines and Refinery
The Company is planning to explore 4.2 MTPA of bauxite mining and to set up alumina refinery of 14 MTPA capacity in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs. 6000 crore.
Govt. of India and Govt. of Andhra Pradesh have, in-principle, approved grant of mining leases at Gudem and KR Konda blocks in favour of NALCO. Pre-feasibility report has been
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prepared for the project. Mining plan is under preparation for approval by IBM. Mining plan application for 1st phase was returned by IBM as field visit was not possible due to Naxalite activities. No field activities are under taken now, as advised Govt. of India. CSR activities are being taken up in surrounding Tribal Villages.
As the projection for 2013-14 will be dependent on the achievements during the year 2012-13, hence no projection is proposed for 2013-14.
iii . Smelter and Refinery Project in Gujarat.
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (GMDC) invited bids to establish alumina refinery and aluminium smelter based on bauxite deposits in the Kutch district of Gujarat. The Company had submitted a bid for refinery project and a conditional bid for smelter. An upfront payment of Rs.151 crore has been made along with the bid. It may be mentioned that the Company has not shown interest to establish smelter plant as high power cost will make the project financially unviable. NALCO was the sole bidder for the project.
Project agreement and other agreements for sourcing raw materials for the project are under finalization and shall require approval of respective Boards after due legal vetting. Govt. of Gujarat has approved GMDC’s partnership in the proposed project. GMDC has proposed to hold 26% stake in equity of the project. This would be considered by NALCO on finalization of DPR.
Preparation of DPR for the alumina refinery project and collection & analysis of representative sample of Kutch bauxite deposits is under progress.
Sum of Rs. 26.89 crore is proposed in 2013-14 to meet expenditure for consultancy for DPR, process/technology license, EIA study, financial appraisal, detailed engineering, acquisition of land, etc.
iv Nuclear Power Plant-JV Project:
NALCO and NPCIL have decided to jointly develop Nuclear Power Plant Kakkarpar -3 & 4 in Kakkarpar, Gujarat. The total estimated project cost is Rs. 11,500 crore to be funded by debt and equity in ratio of 70:30 and NALCO’s contribution @ 49% of proposed equity is Rs 1685 crore. The equity investment of 26% has been approved by the Board.
A JV Company “NPCIL NALCO POWER COMPANY LTD.” was incorporated in March, 2012 for setting up Kakkarpar – 3 & 4 (2X700 MW) nuclear power plant at Kakkarpar. Board has approved for initial equity investment of 26% amounting to Rs. 894 crore and has agreed for increase of the equity holding to 49% after obtaining GoI approval. Proposal for 49% equity participation in the JVC has been submitted by NPCIL to DAE; First tranche of equity contribution will be made after approval by GoI.
Since the approval for the equity contribution is not yet received from the GoI, a provision of Rs 894 crore, equivalent to 26% equity is proposed in 2013-14.
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v Independent Power Plant (IPP/UMPP)
The Company has submitted application in response to the RFQ for participation in the bidding process for development of UMPP in Bedabahal, Sundargarh of Odisha. Apart from the above, the Company is also exploring with coal mine lease holders to develop power plant jointly. It also proposes to apply for allocation of coal block, for which, a consultant will be engaged.
A sum of Rs. 1.15 crores has been proposed in 2013-14 towards bidding and related activities.
vi Wind power plant – II
To meet the mandatory Renewable Purchase Obligation(RPO) and in its endeavour to generate clean energy, the Company has already placed an order for setting up of 47.6 MW wind power plant at Ludharwa, Jaisalmer of Rajasthan for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of the wind power plant and thereafter operation & maintenance.
The project is expected to be commissioned during 2013-14. Major expenditure is expected to flow during 2012-13 for which provision is kept for the same.
Balance investment of Rs. 71 crore has been proposed during 2013-14.
vii. Wind power plant – III (Damanjodi)
NALCO plans to establish wind power plant in the mined out area of bauxite mines in Damanjodi. Wind data validation was done by Centre for Wind Energy Technology(C-WET). Draft feasibility report submitted by the consultant is under study.
Capacity and investment for development of wind power plant would be ascertained based on feasibility.
A sum of Rs. 24 crore has been proposed in 2013-14.
viii. Solar power
The Company plans to set up a Solar Power Project of approximately 15 MW capacities at a suitable location(s) to meet its Renewable Purchase Obligations. Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan is being explored as a possible location for setting up of the plant.
Application along with processing fee for solar power project under Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2011 has been submitted to Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RREC). Solar Power Project has been registered with RRECL in May, 2012.
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Proposed project has been cleared in principle by State Level Screening Committee (SLSC), Rajasthan. RRECL had advised NALCO to deposit the security. RRECL has been requested to extend the date of deposit of security amount by two months. If not agreed to, the SLSC approval may have to be revalidated.
Meanwhile, consultant engaged for the project has been asked to broaden site selection study after they made presentation on various options including TEFR study. The evaluation is in final stage.
Besides the above, the Company is also proposing to set up roof top solar energy project at Bhubaneswar.
A sum of Rs. 110.70 crore is provided during the year 2013-14 for the project work.
ix. Caustic soda project.
The Company plans to set up a Caustic Soda project in Bharuch district in Gujarat based on availability of raw material and market for by-products. A MoU has been signed between NALCO and GACL to set up the project.
Modalities for finalizing the JV arrangement are under discussion with GACL. The TEFR prepared in 2007 by M/S Lurgi India for a similar project was reassessed considering present market scenario.
GACL has requested for further discussion related to Formula Driven Pricing Mechanism (FDPM) for purchase of 1 LTPA caustic soda from the proposed JV Company. A committee has been formed by NALCO for discussion and finalisation of FDPM with GACL.
Sums of Rs. 1 crore is provided during the plan period 2013-14 for pre-project activities.
x. Other miscellaneous projects
The following small proposals are being proposed for funding for further execution by the Business Development department:-
a. Aluminium conductor plant in JV with PGCIL. b. Prototype Aluminium Wagon c. CDM Projects d. Rooftop solar power plant at Corporate Office and Guest House e. LED Lights installation at Corporate House f. Mineral acquisition abroad g. Miscellaneous consultancy services
A total sum of Rs. 5.68 crore is provided for the projects during the plan period 2013-14.
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B. New Schemes
2.a 2 x 250MW power plant at CPP
The proposed 500MW power plant at existing location will meet the power requirement for the enhanced production envisaged due to technology up-gradation of smelter pot line from 180KA to 220KA. The existing CPP capacity is 1200MW (10x120MW) and the final capacity after this proposed expansion shall be 1700MW. Project cost is estimated at about Rs. 2522 crore (as per DPR cost estimate based on August, 2009 price level).
The application for “Consent to Establish” and Environmental clearance has been submitted to appropriate authorities. Financial appraisal report was prepared and submitted by M/s Axis Bank in September, 2011. Power system study by an external is agency is under preparation.
A sum of Rs.5 crore is projected for pre-project activities, consultancy, etc. during the plan period 2013-14.
C. Addition, Modification and Replacements (AMR)
3.a As the original plants were commissioned in 1987, major systems/circuits of the entire original project installations have completed their technical / economic life cycle and need to be replaced. With ageing of plants and to maintain the capacity at the rated level, the Company is required to upgrade and add major systems in inbound and outbound road/rail logistic, Ash management, transportation of Bauxite, up-gradation of technology, waste removal and recycling etc.
Department of Public Enterprises has notified that CPSEs are required to implement the Sustainable Development (SD) guidelines issued by them. As per the guideline, CPSEs will have to allocate a minimum expenditure budget towards this purpose based on Profit after tax. Budgetary allocation of the above value is to be distributed amongst activities covered under Schedule A and Schedule B of the said notification.
A sum of Rs. 404 crore have been provided under this head, out of which Rs.4 crore is proposed for projects under sustainable development projects in addition to various Wind/Solar power projects.
2.6 Science & Technology (S&T)
The Plan Outlay for the financial year 2013-14 is `.10.75 crore (`. 4.00 crore from DBS & `. 6.75 crore from I&EBR). The ongoing Schemes / programmes, for 2013-14 and New S&T proposals received from various organizations is at Appendix-II & III respectively.
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REFORM MEASURES AND POLICY INITIATIVES
3.1 Some of the important amendments in Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 (MCR) and Mineral Conservation & Development Rules, 1988(MCDR) are as under:-
Time limit for disposal of complete application for Reconnaissance Permit/ Prospecting Licence/Mining Lease has been prescribed in MCR. In case of delay beyond the prescribed limit, the same has to be explained in writing. Time limit for disposal of Mining Plan has also been prescribed in MCDR. Penal provisions have also been provided for violation of provisions of MCDR. Marble Development & Conservation Rules, 2002 have been notified for conservation, systematic development & scientific mining of marble resources and to prescribe a uniform framework with regard to exploitation of marble throughout the country. Offshore Areas Mineral (Development & Regulation)Act, 2002 has been notified on 31.1.2003 and provides for development and regulation of mineral resources in the territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones of India and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental there to. The said Act has come into force on 15.1.2010. Offshore Areas Mineral Concession Rules, 2006 have been notified vide GSR 691(E) dated 4.11.2006. The concept of Final Mine Closure Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been introduced in the MCDR which provides for rehabilitation of area under Mining Lease after its abandonment. Minimum size of Mining Lease has also been prescribed in MCR for ensuring scientific & systematic mining. United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC) has been adopted for uniformity in coding of mineral resources and reserves in the country. Rule 66A in MCR has been introduced as a special provision for discovery of Atomic Mineral while mining has been amended. Rule 42 of the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 has been amended to make it mandatory for all mines to employ geologists and mining engineers for the purpose of carrying out reconnaissance, prospecting or mining operations. Rule 45 of the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 has been amended to make it mandatory for every owner, agent, mining engineer or manager of every mine, or any person or company engaged in trading or storage or end-use or export of minerals mined in the country to be registered with the Indian Bureau of Mines, and for making it mandatory for reporting on a regular basis with details like quantities of production, sale, export etc.
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As suggested in the interim report of the Justice M.B.Shah Commission of Inquiry for illegal mining and action Taken Report thereof, IBM has moved a proposal to bring amendment in Rule 26 and 27 of Mineral Concession Rules 1960 to include definition of illegal mining and further follow up to bring logical conclusion for violation rules framed for curbing illegal mining. Accordingly, Ministry of Mines has notified the amended rule vide Gazette Notification G.S.R.593 (E) dated 26th July, 2012.
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It has been the endeavour of the Ministry of Mines to encourage greater investment in exploration and mining. There is a need to make sustained efforts to increase the same and remove bottlenecks which hinder the productivity and efficiency of this sector. Recognising this need and to further improve the investment climate for mining in the country, the Planning Commission set up a High Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri Anwarul Hoda, Member, Planning Commission, to review the National Mineral Policy and recommend possible amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957. The High Level Committee submitted its report to the Government on 20th July, 2006 with recommendations on changes in the National Mineral Policy to attune it to the present requirements of the world economy for evolving of mining code adapted to the best international practices, streamlining and simplifying of procedures for grant of mineral concessions to reduce delays, strengthening the infrastructure for mining activities and recommendations on other issues for improving the environment for investment in the mining sector. National Mineral Policy, 2008 has been approved by the Government on 13.3.2008.
In pursuance of the new policy statement, the Ministry of Mines initiated an exercise to suitably prepare a mining legislation in consultation with all the stakeholders including State Government, Industries, concerned Ministries/Departments of Central Government, Civil Rights Groups/NGOs and concerned public. A new draft Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Bill, 2011 was prepared after eight round of consultations with the stakeholders, including the State Government, Industry, concerned Central Government Ministries/Departments & civil rights Groups/NGOs. The draft Bill was approved by the Government on 30th September 2011 and it was introduced in the Lok Sabha on the 12th December 2011. The draft Bill has been referred to the Standing Committee on Coal and Steel on 5th January 2012, and is under consideration of the Standing Committee.
The Ministry of Mines has prepared a detailed Strategic Plan document “Unlocking the Potential of the Indian Minerals Sector” in order to systematize the functioning of the Ministry and align it more directly with the vision emanating from the National Mineral Policy, 2008. The Plan document is available on the website of the Ministry of Mines (http://mines.gov.in). The Strategic plan identified that the Indian minerals sector holds a huge potential for all stakeholders, including the Central Government, State Government, local community in the mining area and Country’s economy. It is expected that with appropriate interventions, the mining sector has the potential to infuse upto USD 250 billion (Rs. 1,125 thousand crore) into the GDP by 2025 assuming a growth rate of 10 to 12 per cent per annum, creation of 2 million to 2.5 million direct jobs by 2025, and an additional 11 million to 13 million jobs through indirect employment opportunities created in other sectors, thereby contributing 3 per cent to total
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3.2. Policy measures and initiatives of the GSI, IBM and PSUs
3.2.1 Geological Survey of India (GSI)
Following major initiatives were taken: . The Government of India had set up a High Powered Committee (HPC) in 2008 to enable GSI to meet the present day requirements of Geosciences in the country. The HPC had presented its report to the Government in March 2009. The Committee, to convert GSI into a world-class Geoscientific Institution, gave several effective recommendations, which inter-alia set out the Vision, Charter, functions, goals, strategies milestones and “Attached Department” Status. The Government after careful consideration of the matter has accepted these recommendations of the HPC and Cabinet approval is also accorded to it.
. The HPC, to re-organize the structure of GSI, recommended a structure, in which there will be 5 dedicated Missions and 3 Support Systems. The policy function of the Wings would be merged into the Missions and the execution part into the Regions. This will facilitate smooth functioning through better streamlining and coordination of decision making at all levels. In the new system the Missions will be responsible for planning activities, giving targets to the Regions and State units, coordinating, augmenting of resources, monitoring performance and giving sectoral scientific and technical reports and the Support systems will be responsible for the internal management execution and reporting and analysis. Regions will be functionally semi-autonomous. Thus more and more administrative and financial powers will be delegated to the Missions and Regions, and financial and administrative support at Regional level will be strengthened for the purpose.
. The HPC recommended the statutory status to GSI, which on the one hand give it the requisite autonomy and status and allow it to function commercially where required and on the other hand, give it statutory authority with regard to survey, exploration, data acquisition and management. Till it is being implemented, considering its long and distinguished history and its pre-eminence in the field of geoscience and for administrative reason, the HPC recommended that GSI should be made an ‘Attached
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Office’ rather than be classified as a Subordinate Office, for greater functional autonomy and because of aspirations created by the nature of GSI’s work and its place in the national geoscientific firmament. An ‘Attached Office’ by contrast is generally responsible for providing executive direction for implementation of the policies laid down by the Department to which it is attached. It also serves as a repository of technical information and advises the Department on technical aspects of questions dealt by it. The Government has considered the recommendations of the HPC and also approved the grant of Attached Office status to the GSI in the Ministry of Mines. Accordingly, the Geological Survey of India is now an Attached Office in the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, with its headquarters in Kolkata.
3.2.2 Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL)
Sale of reports : MECL conducts promotional exploration for metallic and non metallic minerals using promotional grants made available by Ministry of Mines. The detailed exploration reports are available for sale to intending entrepreneurs. As per revised guidelines for sale of reports finalised during 8.12.2009, MECL has been making concerted efforts for Sale of Geological Reports of promotional projects completed on behalf of Ministry of Mines. The Executive Summaries of the exploration report summarized as per the format suggested by the committee in various category i.e. “A”, “B”, “C” & “D” category (221A, 331A, 332B, 332C, 332D & 333D) and put the details on its website for easy access to the investors.
To increase the sale of report and find promising investors, MECL has written letters along with modalities for its dissemination to different DMG / DGMs of State Government for the knowledge of potential investors of their states and encourage them for purchase of reports.
During the year MECL has displayed and distributed the soft and hard copies of executive summaries of exploration report for sale in International Conference and Exhibition MMMM-12 (Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy and Materials – 2012) organized by Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) and International Trade and Exhibition events during 27 – 30th September 2012 at New Delhi, 4th Coal Summit Expo 2012, November 19 – 20, 2012 at New Delhi and Mining, Minerals & Products (MMP EXPO 2013), 8 -13 January 2013 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat under Vibrant Gujarat Show 2013.
So far, 22 reports have been sold out which includes 8 nos. of reports pertaining to “A” category.
Activities for Socio Economic Development : MECL carries out its exploration programme through temporary establishment located in various part of the country. On an average about 30 such establishments are in progress at any given point of time. While the operations are managed by its regular employees, due care is being taken for the local people by engaging them for the petty jobs and also for watch and ward duties etc.
MECL has drawn a long term Corporate Social Responsibility Policy to enhance education, health, socio economic and living conditions etc. of communities around MECL Projects & Establishments. Under this program MECL is providing computers to Govt. Schools, constructed toilet for female children and borewells for providing drinking water facilities to the Outcome Budget 2013-14 (66)
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3.2.3 Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
Major policy decision and steps taken:
The National Mineral Policy 2008 has enunciated several policy measures that seek to strengthen the framework/institutions supporting the Indian Mining sector, which include the Indian Bureau of Mines. The new Policy has also enunciated measures to optimize the scientific mining and exploration of the country's mineral resources. A Committee was constituted on 23.07. 2009 in the Ministry of Mines for reviewing and restructuring of functions and role of IBM in terms of the Policy directions given in the National Mineral Policy 2008. Committee has submitted its report to the Government on 4th May, 2012. Recommendations of the committee are under implementation. IBM Review and Restructuring Committee has proposed human resource development to the tune of additional 933 posts and infrastructure development like creation of new offices, new environmental laboratories, training centres etc. SFC note along with DPR has been submitted to the Ministry for consideration. An Act to replace the existing Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 has been formulated and the draft Bill MMDR was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 12.12.2011 and referred to the Standing Committee on Coal and Steel on 5.1.2012. An Internal Committee in the Ministry of Mines for drafting subordinate legislation in terms of draft MMDR Bill, 2011 was constituted under the chairpersonship of Joint Secretary (M&R). The Committee decided to frame draft Rules for carrying out the provisions of draft MMDR Act broadly under the heads such as (i) Mineral Concession (Grant and Management) Rules, (ii) Scientific Mining and sustainable Development Rules, (iii) Mineral Royalties and Cess Rules, (iv) District Mineral Fund Rules, (v) Mining Regulatory Authority Rules, (vi) Mining Tribunal Rules and (vii) Mines and Minerals (Special Court) Rules. Accordingly, sub-committees were constituted and the work is in progress. An Act to provide for development and regulation of mineral resources in the territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones of India and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto was notified on 31.01.2003. The Act has come into force with effect from 15.01.2010. The Controller General, Indian Bureau of Mines, has been appointed as Administering Authority for the purpose of the Act vide S.O.339 (E) dated 11.02. 2010.
The mineral bearing blocks available for the grant of Exploration Licence in the offshore waters of Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea has also been notified vide S.O. 1341(E) dated 7 June 2010 and Grant orders have been issued for 62 blocks to 16 applicants in April 2011. Further progress in executing the Exploration Licenses was stalled as the matter was subjudice.
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Formulation of Minor Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 2010 - In the light of the Supreme Court Order in the Deepak Kumar Vs State Government of Haryana dated 27.2.2012, the Ministry of Mines was directed to give effect to the model guidelines and also to take steps to bring into force the Minor Minerals Conservation and Development Rules 2010. Accordingly, a committee was constituted comprising members from IBM, MOEF and State Governments of A.P., Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan which drafted a Minor Mineral Conservation & Development Rules (MMCDR) 2012. The same is under consideration the Ministry of Mines.
Project on Computerized Online Register of Mining Tenement System has been taken up to enable various processes of Mineral Concession regime and adopt a comprehensive approach towards development of mineral reserves in the country. Detailed Project Report prepared by M/s Ernst & Young has been approved by the core committee in the Ministry and Request for Proposal (RFP) and Expression of Interest (EOI) is under preparation.
An uniform Ore Accounting Software with interface to Railways, Ports and Customs is being developed for effective implementation of Rule 45 of MCDR 1988 to isolate and monitor areas of illegal mining efficiently. In-principal approval received from Ministry of Mines for assigning the project to National Institute of Smart Government (NISG) for preparation of DPR. Accordingly Technical Bid submitted by NISG is being evaluated. NISG submitted an Inception Report on 14.12.2012, which is under examination with IBM.
Right to Information Act has been implemented as a matter of policy of Govt. of India and is being attended to.
Online facility for registration of public grievances has been provided by linking IBM's website with the grievance portal of DoPT "Central PGRAMS".
With the impact of new policies of liberalization of the economy the IBM is playing pro- active and vibrant role as facilitator and coordinator in the emerging scenario with a view to make mining industry economic, efficient, profitable and eco-friendly. Consequent to the inspections/studies of mines the suggestion offered by IBM to the lessees lead to systematic development of mines, conservation of minerals and protection of environment. Mines Environment and Mineral Conservation Weeks (MEMC) celebrated under the aegis of IBM brings out awareness amongst the society.
IBM has been assisting in the need of the industry for the utilization of low grade minerals and ores and is carrying out R&D studies for technological upgradation of minerals / ores for the industry to contribute to the accelerated economic growth of the nation.
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Various data-bases on mines and minerals are maintained in IBM for disseminating data through statistical and technical publications.
IBM maintains data on RPs granted to the applicants. This will facilitate to keep track of conversion from RP to PL to ML and also about the progressive surrender of the area.
IBM has been preparing multi mineral maps along with forest overlays which will facilitate dissemination of detailed information to investors on mineral resources locked up within forest.
IBM has introduced an internal audit system to be carried out by its Zonal heads for the inspections under MCDR 1988 carried out by the Regional offices. Under this system Zonal heads will cover 5% of annual target of MCDR inspections for internal audit scrutiny.
IBM has initiated the processes to get ISO certification for its Regional Offices. Initially, six Regional Offices were identified. Kolkata, Nagpur and Udaipur Regional Office got ISO certification. Documentation for ISO is under progress in three other regions as per Action Plan and expected to get certification by March 2013.
Updating National Mineral Inventory adopting UNFC as on 1-4-2010 is in progress and generation of mineral output summaries are also in progress, which will indicate updated mineral reserves/resources in terms of international standards which will facilitate foreign multi nationals/entrepreneurs to take investment decision in the Indian mining sector. Meanwhile, IBM released “NMI at a Glance as on 1.4.2010”.
IBM has prepared guidelines for reporting the mineral reserves and resources under UNFC System. The guidelines have been posted on IBM website and letters sent to all State Governments on 24.12.2012 for its compliance and implementation.
In the interest of systematic development of mineral deposits and conservation of minerals, Controller General, IBM issued directives under Rule 54 of MCDR, 1988 notifying threshold value of minerals vide Notification No. T-45031/CGBM/2007 (PF) dated 16 October, 2009, for general information and immediate compliance by the mine owners. Regional offices of IBM have been instructed to compile incremental increase in mineral reserves/ resources based on the revised threshold values for important minerals like Iron ore, Manganese ore etc.
IBM has prepared guidelines for Implementation of SDF-Reporting of self-assessment by Mining Lease holders.
Task Force of IBM constituted in 2009-10 for checking illegal mining in respect of the States of Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka and Odisha for iron and manganese ore and Gujarat for bauxite, which are the major States reported for illegal mining, inspected
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454 mines and as a result mining operations suspended in 161 mines where mining is not carried out as per the approved mining plan/scheme of mining.
Central Government has appointed a Commission of Inquiry under the Chairmanship of Shri Justice M.B. Shah, Retd. Judge of the Supreme Court of India, vide Notification S.O. 2817 dated. 22 November, 2010 to enquire into the large scale mining of iron ore and manganese ore without lawful authority in several states. The Commission is submitted its First Interim Report on 14.7.2011 and Report in the State of Goa on 15.3.2012 (Part I & II) and on 25.4.2012 (Part-III). IBM is taking necessary action on the recommendations.
The Government of India has notified amendment in Rule 45 of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988, in February 2011, which stipulates mandatory registration of miners, stockists, traders, exporters, and end-users of minerals, and stringent reporting norms for ensuring end-to-end accounting of the mineral produced. The NIC (Mines) designed and developed the registration module for on-line registration of all those who are engaged in mining or storage or trading or end-use or export of minerals mined in the country. This software is made available on-line to all those who wish to register with IBM as per the provision of Rule 45 of MCDR, 1988. Monthly returns forms F1 to F4 and F8 have been made operational from 23.05.2012 and F5 to F7 made operational from 31.08.2012. Annual Returns forms H- Series have been made available for online submission on 27.12.2012. Monitoring of online submission of monthly and annual returns is being monitored. Link to be provided to State Governments is under testing.
3.2.4 Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): The Company has successfully implemented ERP w.e.f. 01.10.2008 and the process is running without any major hitch in almost all the functional areas of operation.
Right to Information Act : The Company has duly complied with the provision of Right to Information Act and all the necessary data/information in this regard have been posted in the web site for easy accessibility of the general public. Public Information Officer/Asstt Public Information Officer has been duly appointed and particulars duly posted on the web site.
Future Investment Plans: Important Projects/Schemes: Expansion of mine capacity:
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) is the only producer of copper ore in the country. Generally, its ore production is around 3.2 million tones per annum, which caters to only 3% of the requirement for optimum utilization of installed capacity for smelting/refining of copper in the country. This gap in supply and demand provides a huge opportunity to the Company to expand its operations in the mining of copper ore.
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HCL has undertaken projects to expand its mine capacity from current level of 3.21 Million tonne per annum to 12.41 Million tonne per annum by the end of fiscal 2017. The mine expansion plan includes the following:
Expansion of mine capacity of existing mines, namely the Malanjkhand copper project(MCP) at Malanjkhand , M.P , the Khetri and Kolihan mine of Khetri Copper Complex at Khetri, Rajasthan, the Surda mine at Indian Copper Complex(ICC), Ghatsila. Re-opening of closed mines- namely the Kendadih mine and Rakha mine at ICC and ; Development of new mines in the existing mine lease area, namely the Banwas mine at KCC and the Chapri-Sideshwar mine at ICC.
The total capital outlay for all the above projects is Rs 3435 crores inclusive of Rs 32.81 in the terminal year i.e. 2011-12 of the XIth Plan Period (2007-2012).
The expected expansion in copper ore production capacity in HCL during the fiscal years as mentioned below are as follows:
Important Projects Expected Copper Ore Production Capacity (in million tonnes)
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Malanjkhand mine 2.000 2.000 2.500 3.000 4.000 5.500 Khetri mine 0.550 0.500 0.500 0.860 0.890 1.000 Banwas mine Nil Nil 0.100 0.600 0.600 0.600 Kolihan mine 0.550 0.600 0.500 0.750 0.900 1.500 Surda mine 0.400 0.400 0.400 0.520 0.700 0.900 Kendadih mine Nil Nil Nil 0.180 0.210 0.210 Rakha mine Nil Nil Nil 0.160 0.390 1.500 Chapri-Sideshwar Nil Nil Nil 0.030 0.700 1.190 mine Total 3.500 3.500 4.000 6.100 8.390 12.400
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Mine Expansion plan outlay during the fiscal years has been projected as follows:
Mine Expansion Expenditure Phasing (Rs Crores) Mine Total 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Malanjkhand 1856.00 0 80.00 355.20 532.80 710.40 177.60 mine Khetri mine 167.00 3.80 10.00 30.64 45.96 61.28 15.32 Banwas mine 92.00 15.00 12.00 19.50 32.50 13.00 0.00 Kolihan mine 274.00 0.00 0.00 11.50 52.50 131.25 78.75 Surda mine 219.00 10.32 18.68 38.00 57.00 76.00 19.00 Rakha mine 316.00 0 0 24.33 58.27 87.40 146.00 Kendadih mine 94.00 3.69 26.31 12.80 32.00 19.20 0 Chapri-Sideshwar 417.00 0.00 13.00 78.40 117.60 156.80 51.20 mine Total 3435.00 32.81 159.99 570.37 928.63 1255.33 487.87
Green field exploration:
For long term growth prospects and development of new copper mines in India, HCL has applied for, and are also in the process of applying for additional Mining Leases, Prospective Leases and Reconnaisance Permits in the States of Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Physical targets and likely achievements for the year 2012-13 and targets for 2013-2014:
Product Physical Target Likely Physical for 2012-13 (MoU Achievement Targets for – VG) in 2012-13 2013-14 (BE) (RE) Metal-in-Concentrate 35,000 MT 30,000 MT 35,000 MT
Copper Cathodes 17,500 MT 17,000 MT 16,500 MT * Tolled Cathode 12,000 MT 7,205 MT 17,104 MT CC Wire Rods 27,500 MT 22,000 MT 30,100 MT
* The target for copper cathodes during the year 2013-14 has been kept for ICC, Jharkhand only as the operation of smelter & refinery at KCC, Rajasthan shall continue to remain under suspension during the year 2013-14 due to economic considerations. Besides, ICC smelter & refinery is expected to take shut down for overhauling of the plants for about 50 days during 2013-14.
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3.2.5 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
The measurement of final outcome for the operating units has been set in terms of enhanced production capacity in terms of quantity of finished products. The 2nd phase expansion stands fully commissioned and under stabilization. The second phase is expected to achieve the annual rated capacity in the year 2012-13. Accordingly, the outcome has been set. The commissioning of the 4th stream up-gradation project has been started during last week of December, 2012 and considering the stabilization of the project which will take some time, the outcome is set accordingly considering different constraints in view.
For other projects, which are under construction/having longer construction periods, the measurement of final outcome has been set in terms of commissioning and financial progress of the project. Post commissioning, the production from the projects shall be considered for measurement of the outcome.
Some projects such as the greenfield projects, IIIrd phase expansion and new mine, need detailed examination, preparation of DFR and ground work. Hence, no quantifiable target is being set for the same.
The details of Quantifiable Deliverables/Physical Outputs Final outcome is given in column-6 of Annexure – I .
3.2.6 Science & Technology (S&T)
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore is carrying out study on “Die Filling during Semisolid Casting of Aluminium Components”.
For Die filling during semisolid casting aluminium components the Microstructural conditioning of aluminium alloys prior to semi-solid processing is very important. Most of the efforts and focus is on globularizing the primary aluminium phase to improve the flow behavior of the Semi-Solid material during the injection process. For this IISC, Bangalore is establishing rheological properties of A 356 alloy. Rheological studies were carried out to collect the data relating to rheological properties and establishing viscosity-temperature relationships for A356 alluminium alloy. This data on variation of the viscosity of this alloy with the transient temperature field will be used as input for the flow simulations.
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The actual physical performances of organizations & PSUs etc. under this Ministry during 2010-11 and 2011-12 along with detailed reasons for variations are furnished in Annexure II and III. The organizations/PSUs wise discussions are given as under:
4.1 Geological Survey of India (GSI)
4.1.1 During FY 2011-12, the Plan expenditure for GSI stood at Rs. 33930.00 lakh against the budget outlay (RE) of Rs. 34236.00 lakh, which works out to be 99.10 % utilisation of fund against the allotment. The total cost of the OGRV as per revised EFC document is Rs.54950.00 lakh (Rs.53100 lakh to Shipyard and Rs. 1850 lakh towards consultancy charges). The final agreement with the shipyard was held in 4th March 2011 and payment towards construction of Vessel was immediately initiated. The first, second and third installment payments have already been paid during XI Plan period for the construction of the Ocean Going Research Vessel (OGRV) amounting to Rs 3974 lakh (FY 2010-11), Rs 7199 lakh (FY 2011-12)and Rs 8973 lakh (FY 2011-12) respectively.
During FY 2012-13, the expenditure figure stood at Rs. 21430 lakh till December’12 against the budget allotment of Rs. 19400 lakh (excluding Contingency Fund of India Rs.7946 lakh), which works out to be 78.36 % utilisation of fund against the allotment (including CFI). During FY 2012-13, initially Rs.19400 lakh was allocated as Plan Outlay, subsequently Rs.7946 lakh has been granted in the form of Contingency Fund of India for payment towards ship construction. The amount received as CFI was recouped after receiving the 1st Batch of Supplementary grant. An amount of Rs. 12414 lakh has been paid to M/s Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea in the form of 4th Installment towards OGRV. The 5th Installment is due in April’13 and the vessel is scheduled to be delivered in the month of September’13.
The actual physical performances of GSI during 2011-12 and 2012-13 along with reasons for variations are furnished in Annexure II and III.
4.1.2 Outcome of FY 2011-12(April ,2011 to March2012). The scheme wise activities carried out by GSI has generated the following outcome:
MISSION I: BASELINE GEOSCIENCE DATA GENERATION
Systematic Geological Mapping
Systematic Geological Mapping on 1:50,000 scale, the most fundamental mapping programme, adopted by GSI in past decades generated the basic data stream which catered to our National Geoscientific Information and knowledge base. Out of the 3.146 million sq. km mappable area, 3.094821 million sq. km have so far been covered by systematic mapping, Outcome Budget 2013-14 (74)
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Specialised Thematic Mapping (STM)
GSI has launched specialized theme oriented large-scale (1:25,000 or larger) studies/mapping items (Specialised Thematic Mapping) from VIII Plan period. The studies involve application of multidisciplinary techniques, often complemented by precision laboratory studies. The outcome of these mapping efforts have already proven its importance in the areas of prognostication of natural resources, environmental analysis, natural hazard recognition and risk management, land use management, evaluation of major civil engineering projects etc. Against an initially set target of 2,40,000 sq km area, Specialized Thematic Mapping of 1,66,703 sq. km has been achieved since the initiation of this category of specialized mapping.
During FY 2011-12 (up to March 2012) an area of 12,144 sq km has been covered by specialised thematic mapping. While a total area of 40,153 sq km has been completed during the XI Plan period upto March 2012, and 18,071 sq km has been covered in the current FS 2010-12 (till March 2012).
Geophysical mapping
Systematic ground gravity - magnetic surveys under the Geophysical Mapping Programme (GPM) has been initiated during X Plan Period and is being continued in XI Plan Period. The mapping process involves acquisition of gravity and magnetic data with an average station density of one station per 2.5 sq km area for compilation of standardized gravity and magnetic maps of the country on 1:50,000 scale. A total of 1, 72,981.80 sq km area is completed by ground gravity survey and magnetic (VF or TF) survey on 1:50,000 scale.
During FY 2011-12 (up to March, 2012), an area of 19,865 sq km has been covered under GPM programme. During field season 2010-2012, a total of 29,527.5 sq km area has been covered and during the XI Plan period upto March, 2012 an area of 1, 02,798.5 sq.km. has been covered.
Geochemical mapping
India’s National GeoChemical Mapping (NGCM) Programme was initiated by GSI in 2001- 02 with the launching a number of pilot surveys in different States all over the country. The prime objective of this endeavour is to produce a body of geochemical data on 1:50,000 scale for the Indian landmass based primarily on stream sediments, analyzed using a consistent set of methods. These data will comprise a complete, national-scale geochemical coverage of the Indian land area, and will enable construction of geochemical maps, refine estimates of baseline concentrations of chemical elements in the sampled media, and provide context for a wide variety of studies in the geological and environmental sciences. The extent of landmass of the country covered with hard rock, soft rock and alluvial tracks is 3.28 million sq. km corresponding to 5065 toposheets. 7.75 % landmass equivalent to 2, 54,417 sq km spreading over about 363 toposheets has been covered systematically under the “National Geochemical
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Mapping Programme”. A National GCM database is being created centrally with the intention of producing maps depicting geochemical anomalies requiring detailed investigation for various purposes including mineral investigation.
During FY 2011-12 (up to March 2012), an area of 47,554.4 sq km has been covered systematically under the National Geochemical Mapping Programme. During field season 2010-2012, a total of 63,390 sq km area has been covered and during the XI Plan period upto March 2012 an area of 1, 35,245 sq. km. has been covered.
Remote Sensing and Airborne Survey
Airborne Geophysical Surveys are being carried out by the Twin Otter Airborne Survey System (TOASS) with Magnetic and Gamma Ray Spectrometric sensors acquired by GSI in 1986. Since then (up to F.S. 2010-2012) a total of 4,95,062 line km over an area of 2,94,045 sq.km. was covered by deploying multi sensor systems. A total of 18,900 lkm. (30,971.5 sq.km.) was flown over parts of West coast from Hosadurga to Vengurla, over parts of Karnataka and Maharastra. The flight (TOASS) was operative till April, 2010 and then due to the break down of the Navigational System PNAV-2100, no airborne survey could be conducted till Dec.’11
During December 2011 the navigation unit of data acquisition system was replaced with a new IMPAC system with some modifications in the sensor circuitry. Immediately after completion of the installation and testing of new IMPAC system, Airborne survey operations over Chandrapur – Brahampuri area, Maharashtra were started in December 2011 and continued till 16th January 2012. Airborne data along a total of 4139 lkm out of the total assigned target of 17390 lkm was acquired. Thereafter the proposed survey work was at halt as the Twin Otter Aircraft VT-ELX was grounded due to major technical snag developed in the aircraft avionics system. Corrective measures have been initiated in the form of upgradation of avionics configuration of the aircraft.
As part of the modernization programme, GSI has procured one helicopter with state-of-the art TM domain, EM system fitted on a heliborne platform along with the latest magnetic, spectrometric and gravity heliborne geophysical survey systems. The first Heliborne survey is planned over a test area Aladahalli-Nuggihalli schist belt, Hasan District, Karnataka, which has been flown earlier over known mineralization for testing the response of different sensors after their installation is over by M/s PICO Envirotech Ltd, Canada. Regular Heliborne surveys are planned in the Shimoga Schist belt, Karnataka and in Dhani-Punagarh area, Pali district, Rajasthan.
Aerogeophysical data processing
“The compilation of aeromagnetic data of Rajasthan area, flown by OHR, BRGM &TOASS” has been initiated and checking and correction of the digitized aeromagnetic data of OHR & BRGM areas is under progress.
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Data Interpretation: following areas were taken up:
Qualitative interpretation of aeromagnetic data in Mauranipur-Sarila area, parts of Tikamgarh and Chhatarpur districts of M.P. and Jalaun, Jhansi and Hamirpur districts of U.P. Interpretation of multi-sensor airborne geophysical survey conducted over Kanker– Dhamtari Area, Bastar Craton, Chhattisgarh Interpretation of Multisensor Airborne Geophysical Data and Ground Follow up of Selected Airborne Anomalies over Aladahalli-Nuggihalli area flown by TOASS.
National Geomorphological and Lineament Mapping on 1:50,000 scale – a collaborative project between GSI and ISRO under NNRMS-SC (G): The project has been implemented on a two-tier basis. In the first tier, 23 Participating Institutes (PI) under the control of ISRO are engaged in generating state-wise geodatabase on themes involving Geomorphology, Lineament and Field data and in the second tier, GSI and NRSC/ISRO team jointly are scrutinizing the quality of geodatabase [External Quality Check (EQC)] and finalizing sheet-wise. NRSC/IRSO is also engaged as PI for Goa and Daman-Diu and GSI took up the work as PI for Andaman and Nicobar Island. The work is in progress and 1342 nos. of EQC completed by the end of March 2012.
Hyperspectral remote sensing technique in exploration
Development of Hyperspectral sensor for mineral mapping is being stressed upon as it is very effective and sophisticated tool for identifying mineral deposits. For this, building up of spectral library of minerals and rocks in Indian context is a prerequisite. During FS 2010-12, 4 programmes were taken up and executed under hyper spectral remote sensing studies in the following areas : Sargipalli shear zone, Sundargarh District, Odisha; Kharkari River - Rajdah Sector of Singhbhum shear zone, Singhbhum District, Jharkhand; Precambrian terrain of Eastern and Northern Gujarat; Sakoli mineralized belt, Bhandara district, Maharashtra.
Marine and Coastal Surveys
Geological Survey of India carried out off shore geo-scientific studies both in Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and Territorial Water (TW) along the East and West coasts of India. Surveys in the near shore zones (0m-10m isobaths) were carried out using hired small mechanical boats. The main purpose of the Marine Survey is not only to discover the undersea hidden treasure of Economic Minerals but also to unravel the evolutionary history of formation of seabed morphology and its continuous transformation under the influence of various dynamic processes still operative on different scales in different parts of the globe.
Upto March 2012, Geological Survey of India has completed seabed mapping of 1,29,885 sq km out of 1,50,000 sq km in 5 km x 2 km grid within Territorial Waters and 18,50,543 sq km out of 18,64,900 sq km in the EEZ beyond Territorial Waters on reconnaissance scale. The total EEZ coverage including TW is 19,80,428 sq km out of a total EEZ area of 20,14,900 sq km.
Marine geoscienctific programme during the period (April 2011 to March 2012) comprises six cruises onboard RV Samudra Manthan within the EEZ, and in the shallow water domain,
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During FS 2010-12, parametric studies have been carried out within EEZ and 7175 lkm of bathymetry, 6895 lkm of magnetic survey and 97,553 sq km swath bathymetry have been completed by RV Samudra Manthan. In addition, systematic coverage within EEZ for 2050 sq km and 2220 sq km within territorial waters has been carried out by RV Samudra Kaustubh and RV Samudra Shaudhikama. Besides, parametric studies have also been carried out by the coastal launches and 5666 lkm of bathymetry, 3390 lkm of magnetic and 540 sq km of swath bathymetry have been carried out besides side scan sonar, current observations, shallow seismic etc.
MISSION: II NATURAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
Mineral Resource Assessment
The New Mineral Policy (2008) envisages GSI to perform the tasks of regional survey and exploration for minerals. The government agencies will expend public funds primarily in areas where private sector investment will not be forthcoming. The exploration activities of GSI have been prioritized keeping in view the thrust accorded by the Government of India, the directives given by the Planning Commission, the recommendations of Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) and State Geological Programming Board (SGPBs).
GSI’s work under mineral exploration programme is mainly confined within the limits of ‘reconnaissance’ [4] and ‘prospecting’ [3] though in some cases it also encompasses ‘general exploration’ [2] [United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC): G- axis]. Thus the resource estimates by GSI comes under the category of ‘334’ [reconnaissance mineral resource]; ‘333’ [inferred mineral resource] and ‘332’ [indicated mineral resource] under the UNFC. Mineral commodity-wise exploration block database is also being prepared, which is in consonance with GSI’s ‘geoinformatics’ programme initiated during the year 2000.
As per the approved FSP 2010-12, a total of 107 (excluding four offshore mineral investigations and 3 GPS items) items are included in F.S. 2010 -12 of which 79 are under ‘Mineral resource assessment’ (ores and minerals) and 28 belong to ‘Natural energy resources’ (except Oil & Gas) [coal and lignite]. Out of those 79 mineral investigations, 28 nos. (excluding two of Kerala on sand in offshore and onshore) of mineral investigations are through State requests / collaborations (16 collaboration + 12 State requests). Later on another nine nos. of additional mineral exploration programmes were taken up during the FSP.
‘Mineral resource assessment’ (ores and minerals):
Among these 79 projects, 11 are Ferrous Minerals (Iron, Manganese, Chromite), 29 Precious Metals & Minerals (15 for Gold, 10 for PGE, 4 for Diamond), 24 for Non-Ferrous and
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Strategic Minerals (21 Base metal, 3 Molybdenum) and 15 for Industrial & Fertilizer Minerals.
Some of the important breakthrough in identifying new prospects and estimating of additional resources of minerals are:
Gold Gold ore resource has been estimated for Ajjanahalli Block C, Tumkur district, Karnataka, where Prospecting stage (G-3) exploration was completed during F.S. 2009- 10. An inferred resource (333) of 0.9946 million tonnes with average grade of 2.17 g/t at 1 g/t cut off was estimated. In Ajjanahalli East block (B-block-south of A-Block), Chitradurga district, which was explored during F.S. 2006-08, an indicated resource (332) of 0.36 million tonnes of gold ore with 1.35 g/t Au at 0.5 g/t cut off and alternatively, 0.12 million tonnes with 2.71 g/t at 1.0 g/t cut off has been estimated. Investigations for gold are being carried out in the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh. Gold exploration was carried out in Proterozoic rocks of Sonapahari area, Sonbhadra district, U.P. during the field season 1998-99 and 1999-2000. The exploration involved both the surface trenching and subsurface drilling to prove lateral as well as depth continuity of the zones in order to evaluate the mineralisation potentiality. Keeping this objective in view, about 0.50 sq km area was mapped on 1:1000 scale, 2359.45 m of drilling was completed deploying three rigs, 1813 no. of core samples and 342 no. of trench samples were collected from 248 cu m of exploratory trench. Tentative ore grade and reserve estimation of this ore body in block H has indicated 52806.25 tonnes of ore of 3.03 g/t Au of average grade of probable and possible categories.
Platinoid Group of Elements (PGE) In Hanumalapura Block-A, Davanagere district, which was explored during F.S. 2005-08, a Reconnaissance resource (334) of 0.84 million tonnes of PGE ore with 0.50 to 2.93 g/t Pt+Pd has been estimated. PGE investigations are being carried out in the states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha and Manipur. Rare Earth Elements (REE) In Trans-Aravalli area in Pali district Rajasthan assessment of the polymetallic mineral potential of the Dhani Granite was carried out. The granitic rocks in Dhani south block have moderate to high Rare Earth Elements [REE] contents within the range of 78 ppm – 5945 ppm. Analysis results of core samples of one borehole the total REE ranges from 193.03pm to 489.31ppm. Basemetal In Bishkhan Khari block, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, which was explored during F.S. 2006-09, an indicated resource (332) of 1.91 million tonnes of zinc ore with 1.14% Zn has been estimated. In Jangaldehri block, Chindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, which was explored during F.S. 2008-09, an indicated resource (332) of 0.98 million tonnes of Zn ore with 1.10% Zn has been estimated.
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Investigations for basemetals are being continued in the states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Sikkim, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.
A New find of copper mineralisation in Khera Block, Mundiyawas-Khera area, Alwar district, Rajasthan.
Iron Ore In Devadaribetta Range (NMDC block), Bellary district, Karnataka, which was explored during F.S. 2005-08, a Reconnaissance resource (334) of 8.20 million tonnes of iron ore (Hematite) with 57.37% Fe has been estimated. In Chhattisgarh, Prospecting stage (G-3) investigation initiated during F.S. 2007-08 for assessment of iron in Aridongri area, Kanker district as a sponsored item of Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation Limited was completed after getting necessary forest clearance for drilling in the month of December 2010. A total inferred resource (333) of 10.01 million tonnes with a grade of 62.28% Fe has been estimated.
Manganese Prospecting stage investigation (G-3) initiated during F.S. 2009-10 was continued in Bonai-Kendujhar belt in the identified Damurda south block, Bolani south block and Bolani NE continuous Block of Kendujhar district in Odisha for resource assessment of manganese. The sub surface exploration so far carried out has identified mineralized zones over a strike length of 300m. The inferred ore resource estimated at 20% Fe cut off is about 0.152 million tonnes (333) with an average grade of 18.98% Mn (Resource figure with 30m strike length) In offshore sector Placer Mineral Resource Evaluation in the Territorial Waters off North of Bhimunipatnam, Andhra Pradesh: Approximate total Heavy Mineral resources estimated is 1.69 million tonnes. The assemblage of heavy minerals present in the sediments is ilmenite, sillimanite, garnet, monazite, zircon, rutile and others (pyroxenes / epidote etc).
‘Natural energy resources’ (except Oil & Gas) [coal and lignite]
GSI has estimated coal resource of 5610.86 million tonnes in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh and 13.665 million tones of lignite in Rajasthan during F.Y. 2011-12 (as on 01.04.2012). The total resource of coal of the country stands at 293.497 billion tonnes and that of lignite stands at 41.963 billion tonnes as on 1.4.2012.
Geothermal Studies
Geothermal Exploration at Chhumathang Geothermal field, Leh, Ladakh district, J&K: Based on the positive inferences of the exploration activity by GSI, the DRDO, Pune has contemplated large scale development of Geothermal resource at Chhumathang for Power generation for army base. An MOU based programme with DRDO has been taken.
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MISSION III – GEOINFORMATICS
Geoinformatics of GSI is to utilize information resources effectively by creating a comprehensive information environment that can enhance the discovery and extraction of geo information, ensure delivery of accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive products and services, and provide crucial support for all the missions of the organization. To realize this vision, GSI is on the mission to adopt Information Technology in all stages of data and information handling, right from collection to the delivery stage, both scientific and administrative. Current Information Infrastructure comprising GSI Enterprise portal and the Intranet have achieved a lot in fulfilling this goal. The GSI Portal received the Silver Award for 2010-2011 for the National Awards for e-Governance 2010-2011 under the category - "Best Government Portal”. It also received the Best Public Choice award in the G2G category in the eWorld 2011 Awards. This will be further substantiated and augmented by the Phase III – Online Core business integrated system (OCBIS) Project which will ensure holistic integration of infrastructure, standards, policies, applications & tools and services and will enable all GSI geoscientists and administrators to collect, process, analyse, store and disseminate GSI data and information in an efficient and organized manner. It will also enable the broader geoscientific community and other stakeholders to easily access, view and utilize GSI data & information. This holistic approach will also support the overall mission of the organization as well as the national e-governance initiative.
Data Repository and Management:
Finalization of Geological Map layer in 1:50K national grid and uploading with attribute data in Geodatabase was continued.
A new feature dataset and related map service for Marine Data pertaining to the Territorial Water (TW) in 1:50k scale has been integrated with the multi-user geodatabase.
Spatial database to capture and store NGCM data is being finalised. Visualization of NGCM data in the portal through a new Map service with Map50K data as base layer is under construction.
. Visualization of National Geomorphological and Lineament Mapping (NGM) data in the GSI portal through a new Map service is under construction.
Development in progress for generating a state-of-art Map service capable of displaying geoscientific information through scale-based dynamic zooming displaying progressive details at scales 1:2m, 1:250K and 1:50K.
Import of thematic data from all stand-alone instances in distributed offices to Central Geoscientific database has been completed. Work continued for the Geoinformatics Project in different regions. Unpublished reports were analysed and data extracted onto transcription sheets. Attribute data has been entered in nine domains i.e. Map 50K, Drilling, Mining, Geochemical Exploration, PGRS, Geophysics, Environmental Geology, Rock sample analysis and Natural Hazards. The Geoscientific database
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(GDB) has been migrated to GSI portal and data is being directly entered through web-based forms into the GDB, which is centrally managed at CHQ, Kolkata. The sheets for which work continued during FS 2010-12 include 40E & F, 41B & F, 43P, 44K, 44O, 44P, 44M, 44N, 44I, 44J, 45O, 47L, 48I, 48J, 48K, 48L, 48P, 53B, C, D, F, G & H, 54E, 63L, 63M, 63P, 72H, 73B, 73I and 78B.
Information Delivery:
GSI is the only premier organization in the country with the mandate to prepare and publish geological maps of India in parts or whole. Presently the emphasis is being given on dissemination of almost all these information, even the unpublished reports (as per the dissemination policy of GSI 2009), by bringing out the data to the public domain in order to keep pace with the emerging demands and governmental policies.
Maps and Publication:
Geological maps are being prepared over the period of one and a half century by GSI using the primary database built up through geological mapping and laboratory studies. The huge volume of geo-scientific data collected over the years in different domains of earth science are collated and compiled to generate maps on different scales. The mode of map making has been changed with the advancement of computer technology from traditional cartographic method to the computer-aided cartography by digital method. GSI is now focusing to convert the vast volume of geospatial data into GIS format.
The various publications of GSI till March 2012 are 134 volumes of Memoirs, 54 volumes of Palaeontologia Indica, 144 volumes (with several parts) of Records; 100 volumes of Special Publication; 65 volumes of Miscellaneous Publications; 55 volumes of Bulletin Series A; 63 volumes of Bulletin Series B; 08 volumes of Bulletin Series C; 07 volumes of Catalogue Series, 62 volumes of Indian Minerals and 3 volumes of Indian Journal of Geosciences.
Advanced Spatial Data Management:
In the Multi-criteria data integration and modeling project “Creation of exploration model of Singhbhum Shear zone, Jharkhand and Bhukia Belt, Rajasthan through creation of prospective maps to find out new target areas for copper and gold & associated minerals”, the work has been initiated. Presently, the spatial database creation process is on, where geo- spatial layers pertaining to geological, geochronological, structural, geochemical, geophysical (both aerogeophysical and ground) are being created vis-à-vis mineral deposits and its salient genetic features as per the deposit model prevalent in those areas.
MISSION: IV FUNDAMENTAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY GEOSCIENCES AND SPECIAL STUDIES
Laboratory Studies, Research and Development
As a result of up gradation and establishment of state-of- the-art instrumental facilities in the fields of Petrology, Geochronology and Isotope Geology, Palaeontology, Photogeology and
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Remote Sensing, Geophysics, Mineral Physics, Analytical Chemistry etc. intensive laboratory studies were carried out to generate precise analytical database in consonance with the global trend and to keep pace with the research activities carried out in similar Surveys elsewhere. Input from Electron Probe Micro Analyses, Fluid inclusion study, Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dating etc. has been widely and effectively used in different research projects as well as in STM and metallogenic projects.
GSI carried out several research projects with an idea to augment the mineral resources of the country. GSI has taken up research projects on PGE Exploration, polymetallic minerals, coal, gold exploration etc. Other research work like stratigraphic correlation, palaeontology, experimental petrology etc were also pursued.
Some of the important research findings are:
Electron Probe Micro Analyser (EPMA) laboratory at GSI, Kolkata has successfully endeavoured to develop expertise specially in U-Th -Pb chemical dating and effectively constrained a number of geological domains and events. Monazites from the basement rock of Sindhuli area, Meghalaya yielded three significant ages ~505Ma, ~1100 Ma and ~1500Ma. Xenotimes of Zimithang Granites, Arunachal Pradesh yielded two age clusters ~550Ma and 800±50Ma which is indicative of at least a multiple phase of thermal/ metamorphic events or a hitherto unreported older phase (800±50Ma) of granite. A rare mineral Awaruite (Fe~23% Ni~74% with traces of S, As, Pt and Os) was identified from Manipur ophiolites sample. Rare phosphate bearing minerals viz., Florencite (REE bearing Al phosphate), Lazulite (Mg-Al phosphate), Augelite (Al Phosphate) Eudyalite (REE bearing Na-Zr silicate) and Vlasovite were identified from rocks of S. Purulia shear zone.
. Characterisation of Sub Continental Lithospheric Mantle (SCLM) of Dharwar Craton by Studies on the Kimberlites / Lamproites -Their Xenoliths, Xenocrysts and Diamonds to study the characteristics of the SCLM of the Dharwar Craton by studying Kimberlite/Lamproite bodies –their mantle xenoliths, xenocrysts and diamonds vis-à-vis their diamond potential. Morphological Studies of the diamonds are carried out to typify the diamonds on the basis of their morphological features and nitrogen aggregation states. . Mineralogy of Undraldoddi Kimberlite pipe, Raichur Kimberlite Field, Karnataka was carried out, with an objective of mineralogical-genetic classification for characterization of Undraldoddi Kimberlite body. Undraldoddi body possesses distinct kimberlite mineralogy while its textural features suggest it to be a tuffisitic kimberlite (TK). This kimberlite shows remarkable similarity to the tuffisitic kimberlites of diatreme zone reported from South Africa. This find of TK in eastern Dharwar Craton opens up new vistas in kimberlite research.
Radiocarbon Studies
Radiocarbon dating of sediment samples from borehole cores drilled in and around Kolkata to delineate the Pleistocene- Holocene boundary and characterize the subsurface alluvial/deltaic sediments of the Bengal Delta in and around Kolkata has yielded ages of
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6931 ± 87 Ybp, 11,224 ± 94 Ybp, 12,356 ± 252 Ybp and 10,626 ± 89 Ybp. The dates have helped in precise delineation of the boundary.
Radiocarbon ages generated from the insitu plant remains of different variants of mangrove from Bakkhali Coast, West Bengal revealed ages of 4467±76 Ybp, 7218±77 Ybp, 6311±32 Ybp and 4848±60 Ybp. Different ages for these plant remains indicate that overall, the mud flat remains stable for last 7000 years.
In pursuance of the pilot project on geospeleological studies, an attempt was made to determine radiocarbon ages of the stalagmites of the Syndai cave of Meghalaya. One significant age of 5,696 ± 36 Ybp has been recorded.
Rb-Sr Whole rock studies through Thermal Ionisation Mass Spectrometer (TIMS):
A research project on geochronological studies of the low grade supracrustals of the Hindoli Group and Jahazpur Group in SE Rajasthan revealed newer isotopic ages. The whole rock Rb-Sr isotopic data from a suite of felsic volcanic of the Hindoli Group yielded a six point isochron age of 1723 ± 54 Ma. The associated Jahazpur Granite, occupying a crucial stratigraphic position in between the two groups has yielded six point whole-rock Rb-Sr isochron ages of 1423 ± 52 Ma, 1393 ± 33 Ma and 1434 ± 280 Ma. This is the first attempt to date the Jahazpur Granite. The Late Palaeoproterozoic age (~1700 Ma) of the Hindoli Group and the Mesoproterozoic age (~1400 Ma) of the Jahazpur Granite clearly nullify their Archaean status that is presently assigned to these rocks in Rajasthan Geology. The dates also signify that the Hindoli Group is more akin to the Late Palaeoproterozoic Aravalli sequence and not a part of the Archaean Bhilwara Supergroup, as envisaged by many.
Two major components of the Chhotonagpur Gneissic Complex from Gaya District, Bihar, were attempted for whole rock Rb- Sr dating. One of the components, the Paharpur granite yielded a six point isochron age of 1337 ± 26 Ma. Another component, the Acid volcanics of Mirzapur area revealed an age of 1044 ± 35 Ma. The crystallization age of the granite and the acid volcanics make them as two younger components of the 1.6 Ga Chhotonagpur Gneissic Complex.
As a component of the research project on characterization and petrogenesis of the ophiolites of the Middle Andaman and South Andaman and their evolution in the active Andaman- Java subduction complex, a total of nine samples from different litho-units belonging to Andaman ophiolites were analysed for determination of present day Sr- isotopic ratio. All the ratios, ranging between 0.703401 and 0.706701, fall within the array of Mantle ratio indicating their generation from the mantle.
During the period from April, 2011 to March, 2012 a total no. of 1, 88,755 NGCM & Non- NGCM samples have been analyzed for 13, 65,736 no. of determinations. During the period from April, 2012 to September, 2012 a total no. of 1,30,602 NGCM & Non-NGCM samples have been analyzed for 11,71,195 no. of determinations.
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Specialized Investigations
Geotechnical Surveys
Geological Survey of India has made commendable contribution at different stages of geotechnical investigations for the successful completion of large numbers of Water Resource Projects like hydroelectric, irrigation and river linking projects within and outside the country. Twenty-Nine items of geotechnical and engineering geological studies through 134 investigations has been undertaken related to civil engineering projects for water resource development, communication and miscellaneous projects in almost all the states of the country as well as in neighbouring countries.
Landslide Hazard Studies
Landslide hazard zonation study on macro scale i.e. 1: 50,000/1:25,000 scale: carried out the in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Utarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. During the field season 550 sq km area was so far covered also Under item Rampur- Narkanda-Khab communication route, H.P., preparation of hydrogeological map covering 150 Sq km was carried out. Landslide hazard zonation on meso scale i.e. 1:10,000/1:5000 scales of Shillong Town, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya was taken up. Landslide inventory: During the FS 2010-12 landslide inventory works has been carried out in the states of Maharastra, Karnataka, and Goa Inventory of landslides along Ghat Sections in parts of Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Satara, Nasik, Thane, Kolhapur and Pune Districts, Western Maharashtra. So far 259 line km was completed. Site specific study of landslide: During 2010-12, 13 site specific investigation including monitoring items are being carried out in the states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Goa. So far 2.24 sq km area was covered. Detailed site specific studies and concurrent monitoring of few selected landslides in the states of West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamilnadu and Maharashtra are taken up by Geological Survey of India in the FS 2010-12. Rapid response to suggest immediate measures in the event of landslide events: During the current FS also Geological Survey of India has undertaken measures for immediate dispatch of expert team to the sites of distressing in the events of any major landslide events for an on spot evaluation and to suggest measures to content the distressing. The immediate findings are reported to the concerned authorities. Landslide Hazard Information Management: During work taken up includes Incorporation of landslide data in the Standard Format from Investigation Reports and Development of database on FIRs, Landslide Reports and Landslide incidences.
Earthquake Geology
During the Field Season 2010-2012, six items of active fault mapping and DGPS based crustal deformation studies in the states of H. P, Assam-Arunachal. Maharastra- M.P, West Bengal, Sikkim and A&N and four items of seismic microzonation( Jorhat, Surat, Jallandhar and Vijaywada) were undertaken. Outcome Budget 2013-14 (85)
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The permanent GPS station at Lucknow (established by DST since 1999) is engaged in round the clock monitoring of GPS data. The data is supplied regularly to National GPS Data Centre, Survey of India, Dehradun for further processing/interpretation. The micro-earthquake investigation at and around the proposed “Tamanthi Hydroelectric projects, Myanmar” for NHPC completed during the FS 2010-2012. Macro-seismic survey after Sikkim earthquake of 18th September 2011 and Sasan Gir earthquake of Gujarat of 20th October 2011 besides micro seismic activity in Kalgurki, Talewad and Malghan villages of Basavana Bagewadi Taluk, Bijapur District,Karnataka also undertaken during the FS 2010-2012.
Environmental Geology & Medical Geology
. GSI took up 17 items pertaining to Environmental Geosciences and related studies during F.S.2009-10 and 2010-12. These investigations include Environmental Geology (2 items), Medical Geology (5 items), Climate Change Impact and Fragile Eco-system (2 items), Glaciology (5 items) and 3 items on Syn-Exploration Baseline Data Generation (SEBDG) on geo-environmental aspects in connection with exploration for coal. . The Medical Geology items taken up by GSI have direct bearing on society and GSI has been working for the last several years on Arsenic and Fluoride pollution in groundwater in the states of U.P., West Bengal and Rajasthan. . Study of coastal processes has been taken up in Odisha.
Glaciological Studies
. Detailed studies on the Hamtah Glacier of Lahaul and Spiti, H.P. and in Ghagra basin, Uttarakhand continued. Glacio-geomorphological studies in the pro-glacial region in Gepang Gath, Lahaul and Spiti Dt., H.P. taken up.
Arctic / Antarctic Studies
GSI also continues to participate in Antarctic and Arctic expeditions to carry out research oriented projects in the frozen continents as well as for understanding of environmental issues.
Under the ‘Indian Arctic Expedition’, during September-October 2011, GSI participated in a multi-institutional glaciological Indian team to Svalbard Islands of Arctic.
31st Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica: The GSI team comprising three scientists participated in the 31st Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica. During the expedition, detailed geological mapping of Baalsrudtjellet Nunatak, profiling of the lake Untersee, glaciological observations on Dakshin Gangotri glacier and ice shelf were carried out and its western extension. This team returned on 13th February 2012, after successfully completing the assigned work.
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MISSION: V TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Human Resource Development
The specialized divisions of GSITI headquarters at Hyderabad and six (6) Regional Training Institutes, one each at the Regional Headquarters of GSI, viz., Lucknow, Jaipur, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Shillong together with the twelve (12) Field Training Centres at Aishmuqam, Saketi, Bimtal, Zawar, Kuju, Aizawl, Raipur, Sukinda, Kothagudem, Chitradurga, Vajrakarur and Salem backed by the state-of-the-art GSI laboratories imparts training in different disciplines of earth science.
In addition to conducting the various induction level training programs, the institution has diversified its activities and conducts training for middle level professionals Basic, Refresher, Advance courses, workshops, etc and allied research in various disciplines of geological sciences for scientific, technical and administrative streams. Adding to its programmes, the Institute has been imparting sponsored training in collaboration with DST, ISRO, Central and State Departments, Indian Railways, A.P. Ground water department, etc. The ISRO sponsored GIS course is done periodically.
The Institute has developed into a knowledge sharing institute not only in respect of GSI’s own resources, but also of other stakeholders of the geoscientific sector, viz. central and state government institutions, private sector institutions, academic and research organizations. The Institute collaborates with various national and international academic institutes to bring excellence to its curriculum. This will create efficiency and knowledge enhancement by exposing practicing geoscientists to new developments in fields related to their specialization. It will act as a hub for pooling and disseminating knowledge. It would also enable direct and indirect interaction amongst related fields to create synergy. In a nutshell, the training programs of GSITI are centered around the thrust areas of GSI activities and also as per the requirement of the stake holders in geoscientific domain.
During the period April 2011 to March 2012 of the field season 2010-12 the Training Institute has successfully completed 87 training courses (besides 3 which were in progress) in different discipline of earth sciences.
A total 12 courses were conducted exclusively for the benefit of state DGMs on themes including Mineral Exploration, Systematic Geological Mapping and on Photo Geology and Remote Sensing exclusively for state DGMs. Further, three seats are reserved for DGMs in each of the scheduled scientific and technical courses of GSITI, free of cost. They have the option to choose any of the specific modules from Orientation Course.
In collaboration with Osmania University, a two-semester post PG diploma course in Use of Geostatistics in Earth Sciences is being conducted. The First Post PG Diploma in Geoinformatics started during the academic year 2011-12 and completed in May 2012. A total no of seven students were awarded certificate upon successful completion of the course and all the students got job placement immediately.
GSITI has imparted training to earth scientists from African Countries. Under the India- Africa Forum Summit, two courses, which were approved by the Ministry of External
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Affairs, were conducted for the benefit of African Nationals. These include training courses on Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing and Geographic Information System.
International Cooperation
The activities of GSI in the international arena manifested through the bilateral exchange programme on geoscientific projects with various foreign governmental organisations/ scientific agencies have been continued. The participation in international seminars/ symposia/ workshops, in advanced foreign training programme and in training abroad on the purchased / procured instruments are the other domains where GSI had managed to show its geoscientific and technical expertise / excellence.
Eight projects of International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) are being persued in India in this year. GSI continued its participation in bilateral cooperation and collaborative programmes with other countries on several geoscientific arenas for mutual benefit. Ministry of Mines as well as GSI has entered into MoU with different countries in various ambit of geosciences. MoUs are operative with 17 countries viz. NRCan, China, Mongolia, Namibia, Argentina, Chile, Saskatchewan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arab, Malawi, Mozambique, Ontario, Afghanistan, Colombia, British Columbia, Mali and Peru.
Central Geological Programming Board(CGPB)
The Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) is the apex body at the national level to overview the programme of geoscientific activities including mineral exploration in the country.
50th meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) was held on 2-3 February 2012 at ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi. Simultaneous with the meeting, an exhibition was organized. The theme of the exhibition was “Gems, Gemstones, Precious Metals, REE and Technology Metals/Minerals”. 51st meeting of the CGPB was held on 24th August 2012 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Prior to the 51st CGPB, states of AP, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, HP, J&K, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, MP, Manipur, Odisha, Punjab, UP, Uttarakhand, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh held their SGPB meetings.
Quality Management (QM) Cell of GSI
The QM Cell in GSI was set up at GSI, DGCO, Delhi in February 2010 with the objective to assess and improve the overall Quality of scientific work in GSI, at par with the best International practices so that the services provided by it meets the expectations of the stake holder. To improve the Quality of work in GSI, QM Cell has initiated several steps at the behest of the Quality Management Committee. Major achievements of the QM Cell since its set up include introduction of SOPs for major activities under Mission-IA, IB and IIA and important activities under Mission-III and IV for maintaining high standards of work, external peer review of FSP items and FSP reports to improve the Quality of content and variance analysis of geological samples to ensure quality consistency in chemical analyses in various labs. For improving Quality of field work and report processing and its timely circulation; modus operandi and flow charts defining duties and responsibilities of officers at
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International Resource Generation
GSI has generated an amount of Rs 20,29,35,572 (Rupees Twenty crores Twenty nine lakhs Thirty five thousand five hundred seventy two only) as Internal Resources during F.Y. 2011- 12 by way of undertaking various commercial activities.
Other Activities
GSI took part in different exhibitions / book fairs essentially to interact with and enlighten the general public on various aspects of geoscience.
4.1.3. Outcome of 2012-13 (April 2012 to Dec.2012): The scheme-wise activities carried out by GSI have generated the following outcome:
MISSION I: BASELINE GEOSCIENCE DATA GENERATION
Systematic Geological Mapping
Systematic Geological Mapping on 1:50,000 scale, the most fundamental mapping programme, adopted by GSI in past decades generated the basic data stream which catered to our National Geoscientific Information and knowledge base. Out of the 3.146 million sq. km mappable area, 3.09512 million sq. km have so far been covered by systematic mapping, bringing the total coverage to 98.38%. Systematic Geological Mapping of an area of about 696 sq km in parts of Zunheboto, Mon, Kiphire, Tuensang and Phek districts in Nagaland and Goalpara district of Assam and Chandel and Churachandpur districts of Manipur has been completed in the FY 2012-13 upto December 2012.
Specialised Thematic Mapping (STM)
GSI has launched specialized theme oriented large-scale (1:25,000 or larger) studies/mapping items (Specialised Thematic Mapping) from VIII Plan period. This kind of mapping involves collection of multidisciplinary data, which is complemented by precision laboratory studies and has immense application in prognostication of natural resources; environmental analysis; natural hazard recognition; risk management; land use management; evaluation of major civil engineering projects etc. This integrated geoscientific data bank helps resolving many of the geological ambiguities and sometimes opens up new avenues for future investigations. Against an initially set target of 2,40,000 sq km area, Specialized Thematic Mapping of 1, 80,235.50 sq. km has been achieved since the initiation of this category of specialized mapping.
During FY 2012-13 (up to December 2012) an area of 14232.50 sq km has been covered by specialised thematic mapping. The Gothara Granite has yielded an anomalous concentration of REE during STM of North Khetri Fold belt, Rajasthan. Out of 26 samples analysed by ICP-MS, 4 samples recorded anomalous concentration of REE, especially LREE (La, Ce and Nd) with Total REE ranging from 1077.35 to 1685.56 ppm. STM in the southern part of the Pur-Banera belt has brought out two mineralized blocks for further exploration. Two copper
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Geophysical mapping
Systematic ground gravity - magnetic surveys under the Geophysical Mapping Programme (GPM) has been initiated during X Plan Period and is being continued in XI and XII Plan Period. The mapping process involves acquisition of gravity and magnetic data with an average station density of one station per 2.5 sq km area for compilation of standardized gravity and magnetic maps of the country on 1:50,000 scale. The main objective of the survey is to generate base line Geoscience data to be used as input to locate and delineate subsurface geological structures and help in postulating conceptual models along with the geochemical and geological maps to focus on potential/probable target areas of interest for mineral exploration of deep as well as shallow level. A total of 1, 86,083.80 sq km area is completed by ground gravity survey and magnetic (VF or TF) survey on 1:50,000 scale.
During FY 2012-13 (up to December, 2012), an area of 15,102 sq km has been covered under GPM programme.
Geochemical mapping
India’s National GeoChemical Mapping (NGCM) Programme was initiated by GSI in 2001- 02 with the launching a number of pilot surveys in different States all over the country. The prime objective of this endeavour is to produce a body of geochemical data on 1:50,000 scale for the Indian landmass based primarily on stream sediments, analyzed using a consistent set of methods. These data will comprise a complete, national-scale geochemical coverage of the Indian land area, and will enable construction of geochemical maps, refine estimates of baseline concentrations of chemical elements in the sampled media, and provide context for a wide variety of studies in the geological and environmental sciences. The extent of landmass of the country covered with hard rock, soft rock and alluvial tracks is 3.28 million sq. km corresponding to 5065 toposheets. 9.99 % mappable landmass equivalent to 3,04,271.24 sq km spreading over about 405 toposheets has been covered systematically under the “National Geochemical Mapping Programme”. A National GCM database is being created centrally with the intention of producing maps depicting geochemical anomalies requiring detailed investigation for various purposes including mineral investigation.
During FY 2012-13 (upto December 2012) an area of 49,854.24sq.km covered. As a spin-off item of NGCM programme, a G-4 stage exploration for basemetals in Karoi-Rajpura area, Pur-Banera belt, Bhilwara district, Rajasthan has been taken up in FS 2009-10 for assessing the basemetal potential. Based on the encouraging results of the investigation, the study has been intensified in FS 2010-12, with its upgradation to G-3 Stage. The high copper values ranging from 75 ppm to 475 ppm are recorded in stream sediments collected from Mundiyawas Jodhawas-Shyampura-Kishori areas in Alwar district, Rajasthan.
Remote Sensing and Airborne Survey
Airborne Geophysical Surveys are being carried out by the Twin Otter Airborne Survey System (TOASS) with Magnetic and Gamma Ray Spectrometric sensors acquired by GSI in 1986. Since then (up to F.S. 2010-2012) a total of 4,95,062 line km over an area of 2,94,045
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During December 2011 the navigation unit of data acquisition system was replaced with a new IMPAC system with some modifications in the sensor circuitry. Immediately after completion of the installation and testing of new IMPAC system, Airborne survey operations over Chandrapur – Brahampuri area, Maharashtra were started in December 2011 and continued till 16th January 2012. Airborne data along a total of 4139 lkm out of the total assigned target of 17390 lkm was acquired. Thereafter the proposed survey work was at halt as the Twin Otter Aircraft VT-ELX was grounded due to major technical snag developed in the aircraft avionics system. Corrective measures have been initiated in the form of upgradation of avionics configuration of the aircraft.
As part of the modernization programme, GSI has procured one helicopter with state-of-the art TM domain, EM system fitted on a heliborne platform along with the latest magnetic, spectrometric and gravity heliborne geophysical survey systems. The first Heliborne survey is planned over a test area Aladahalli-Nuggihalli schist belt, Hasan District, Karnataka, which has been flown earlier over known mineralization for testing the response of different sensors after their installation is over by M/s PICO Envirotech Ltd, Canada. Regular Heliborne surveys are planned in the Shimoga Schist belt, Karnataka and in Dhani-Punagarh area, Pali district, Rajasthan.
Aerogeophysical data processing
“The compilation of aeromagnetic data of Rajasthan area, flown by OHR, BRGM &TOASS” has been initiated and checking and correction of the digitized aeromagnetic data of OHR & BRGM areas is under progress.
Data Interpretation: following areas were taken up:
Qualitative interpretation of aeromagnetic data in Mauranipur-Sarila area, parts of Tikamgarh and Chhatarpur districts of M.P. and Jalaun, Jhansi and Hamirpur districts of U.P. Interpretation of multi-sensor airborne geophysical survey conducted over Kanker– Dhamtari Area, Bastar Craton, Chhattisgarh Interpretation of Multisensor Airborne Geophysical Data and Ground Follow up of Selected Airborne Anomalies over Aladahalli-Nuggihalli area flown by TOASS.
National Geomorphological and Lineament Mapping on 1:50,000 scale – a collaborative project between GSI and ISRO under NNRMS-SC (G): The project has been implemented on a two-tier basis. In the first tier, 23 Participating Institutes (PI) under the control of ISRO are engaged in generating state-wise geodatabase on themes involving Geomorphology, Lineament and Field data and in the second tier, GSI and NRSC/ISRO team jointly are scrutinizing the quality of geodatabase [External Quality Check (EQC)] and finalizing sheet-wise. NRSC/IRSO is also engaged as PI for Goa and Daman-Diu and GSI
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Hyperspectral remote sensing technique in exploration
Development of Hyperspectral sensor for mineral mapping is being stressed upon as it is very effective and sophisticated tool for identifying mineral deposits. With the objective of detailed study of mineralized zone /alteration zone using Hyperspectral and ASTER Multispectral data, for building up of spectral library for minerals and application of the results in extension / virgin areas the following projects are being persued:
Eastern part of Singhbhum copper belt, Jharkhand and Bhimtanagar block of Sukinda chromite belt, Odisha; Western part Singhbhum copper belt, Jharkhand and Sukinda Khas block of Sukinda chromite belt, Odisha; Alteration / mineralized zone of Baula complex, Kenduajhar district, Odisha; Generation of spectral library in parts of Sakoli belt, Bhandara district, Maharashtra; Development of Spectral Library over Nuggihalli Schist Belt of Western Dharwar Craton.
Marine and Coastal Surveys
Geological Survey of India carried out off shore geo-scientific studies both in Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and Territorial Water (TW) along the East and West coasts of India. Surveys in the near shore zones (0m-10m isobaths) were carried out using hired small mechanical boats. The main purpose of the Marine Survey is not only to discover the undersea hidden treasure of Economic Minerals but also to unravel the evolutionary history of formation of seabed morphology and its continuous transformation under the influence of various dynamic processes still operative on different scales in different parts of the globe.
Upto March 2012, Geological Survey of India has completed seabed mapping of 1,29,885 sq km out of 1,50,000 sq km in 5 km x 2 km grid within Territorial Waters and 18,50,543 sq km out of 18,64,900 sq km in the EEZ beyond Territorial Waters on reconnaissance scale. The total EEZ coverage including TW is 19,80,428 sq km out of a total EEZ area of 20,14,900 sq km.
During FS 2012-13 (upto December 2012) 39,384 sq km multibeam swath bathymetry, 3,923 lkm bathymetry and magnetics has been completed by the cruises of RV Samudra Manthan and 1050 sq. km. mapping in territorials waters.
MISSION: II NATURAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
Mineral Resource Assessment
The New Mineral Policy (2008) envisages GSI to perform the tasks of regional survey and exploration for minerals. The government agencies will expend public funds primarily in areas where private sector investment will not be forthcoming. The exploration activities of GSI have been prioritized keeping in view the directives given by the Planning Commission,
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GSI’s work under mineral exploration programme is mainly confined within the limits of ‘reconnaissance’ [4] and ‘prospecting’ [3] though in some cases it also encompasses ‘general exploration’ [2] [United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC): G- axis]. Thus the resource estimates by GSI comes under the category of ‘334’ [reconnaissance mineral resource]; ‘333’ [inferred mineral resource] and ‘332’ [indicated mineral resource] under the UNFC. Mineral commodity-wise exploration block database is also being prepared, which is in consonance with GSI’s ‘geoinformatics’ programme initiated during the year 2000.
As per the approved FSP 2012-13, a total of 124 (excluding one offshore mineral investigation) items are included in F.S. 2012 -13 of which 98 are under ‘Mineral resource assessment’ (ores and minerals) and 26 belong to ‘Natural energy resources’ (except Oil & Gas) [coal and lignite].
‘Mineral resource assessment’ (ores and minerals):
Among these 98 Mineral Resource Assessment Projects, 10 are Ferrous Minerals (Iron, Manganese, Chromite), 40 Precious Metals & Minerals (17 for Gold, 16 for PGE, 7 for Diamond), 30 for Non-Ferrous and Strategic Minerals (22 Base metal, 8 Strategic Mineral) and 18 for Industrial & Fertilizer Minerals.
Till December 2012: Large Scale Mapping: 3244.60 Sq.km; Detailed Mapping: 23.332 Sq.km and Drilling: 14,246.35 meter has been covered.
Some of the important breakthrough in identifying new prospects and estimating of additional resources of minerals are:
Gold . In Gundelapara NW Block of Banswara district, Rajasthan, the cumulative thickness of Gold mineralized zones (2 to 7 zones) intersected in each borehole range from 2.90m to 31.45m and average grade from 1.05 g/t to 2.13 g/t. A total of 2.90 million tons of ore reserves with 1.63 ppm of gold is estimated at 0.5 ppm cut off up to a depth of 206 m. . In Ajjanahalli Block-G, Tumkur District three new BIF bands were established in the western part of the area, which have a very good prospect with regard to Gold mineralization.
Platinoid Group of Elements (PGE)
. In Tasampalaiyam Block of Sittampundi layered mafic- ultramafic complex, Tamil Nadu investigation for PGE was carried out. Analytical results of boreholes drilled in T1 and T2 sectors of Tasampalaiyam block show high values of PGE in core samples of 6.35 ppm over 1.25m to 1.10ppm over 3.88m. . In Ramagiri Schist Belt, Andhra Pradesh investigation for PGE mineralization has been carried out. Preliminary results indicated PGE values from 0.50 to 1.85 ppm of Pt + Pd in the talc schist and 2.23 ppm of Pt + Pd in dunite sample. High values of Cr
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(11,400 ppm), Ni (3001 ppm) and Au (720 ppb) are also obtained from the magnesite bearing talc-schist. Further work in progress to assess the prospect.
Rare Earth Elements (REE) . In Trans-Aravalli area in Pali district Rajasthan assessment of the polymetallic mineral potential of the Dhani Granite was carried out. The granitic rocks in Dhani south block have moderate to high Rare Earth Elements [REE] contents within the range of 78 ppm – 5945 ppm. Analysis results of core samples of one borehole the total REE ranges from 193.03pm to 489.31ppm. Basemetal . In Khera block, Mundiyawas-Khera area, Alwar district, Rajasthan sulphide mineralization, has been established over a strike length of over 600 m. The first borehole intersected a 108.10 m thick mineralized zone with 0.29% Cu, associated with silver and gold. It is a first time report of 108.10 m thick Cu mineralization from the Alwar Basin of the North Delhi Fold Belt.
. First Borehole intersected 22.70 m thick Cu lode with 0.31% Cu and 2nd borehole intersected similar mineralisation with 0.2-0.3% Cu (Visual Estimate) at Nanagwas Copper Prospect, Neem Ka Thana Belt, Sikar district, Rajasthan
. Geochemical bed rock sampling on 10 m x 50 m grid has revealed 80 m to 130 m wide copper zone with a weighted average 0.31% copper content over a strike length of 300 m at Karoi-Rajpura, Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. First borehole intersected sulphide mineralization in the form of disseminations, stringers and veins of chalcopyrite, bornite, covellite, pyrite and pyrrhotite. Four mineralized zones were identified.
Iron Ore . In Sagasahi East block, Sundargarh district, Odisha exploration was carried out for assessment of Iron ore potential. The cumulative thickness of ore bodies intersected in boreholes at 55% Fe cut off varies from 2.0m to 90m and has an average iron content varying from 61.77% to 64.97%.
Manganese . In Damurda South Block (DSB) and Bolani South Block, Bonai-Kendujhar belt, Kendujhar district, Odisha, a total inferred Manganese resource of 1.15 million tonnes (UNFC 333) has been estimated at 20% cut - off and an additional 0.608 million tonnes of marginal grade (10-20% Mn) resource also has been estimated.
Phosphorite In Piploda and Dhanpura-Khatama Blocks of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh a tentative resource of 2,79,625 tons of Phosphorite with average 16.44% P2O5 (cut off 5%P2O5) has been estimated in Piploda Block. In Lukri-Akrotha-Raipura-Surajpura area in Chhatarpur and Sagar districts, Madhya Pradesh, the extent and grade of Phosphorite was assessed. Chemical analysis of bed rock and trench samples indicate P2O5 % values ranging from 10.15% to 33.51% in Surajpura Block, 19.32% to 30.50% in Raipura-Akrotha Block and 20.75% in Lukri Block.
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Limestone . A total reconnaissance resource of 114.234 million tonnes of SMS and 24.327 million tonnes of cement grade limestone have been proved at in Jiraj ka Toba - Asu Tar area, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan
In offshore sector Placer Mineral Resource Evaluation in the Territorial Waters off North of Bhimunipatnam, Andhra Pradesh: Approximate total Heavy Mineral resources estimated is 1.69 million tonnes. The assemblage of heavy minerals present in the sediments is ilmenite, sillimanite, garnet, monazite, zircon, rutile and others (pyroxenes / epidote etc).
‘Natural energy resources’ (except Oil & Gas) [coal and lignite]
In Natural Energy Resource Assessment till December 2012: Large Scale Mapping: 63.60 Sq.km and Drilling: 30,048.60 m covered.
GSI has estimated coal resource of 5610.86 million tonnes in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh and 13.665 million tones of lignite in Rajasthan during F.Y. 2011-12 (as on 01.04.2012). The total resource of coal of the country stands at 293.497 billion tonnes and that of lignite stands at 41.963 billion tonnes as on 1.4.2012. In addition, augmentation of 2890.64 million tonnes of coal under ‘inferred’ and ‘indicated’ category upto 1200m depth and 482.62 million tonnes of lignite upto 600m depth have been assessed during April to September 2012.
Geothermal Studies
Geothermal Exploration at Chhumathang Geothermal field, Leh, Ladakh district, J&K: Based on the positive inferences of the exploration activity by GSI, the DRDO, Pune has contemplated large scale development of Geothermal resource at Chhumathang for Power generation for army base. An MOU based programme with DRDO has been taken.
MISSION III – GEOINFORMATICS
Geoinformatics of GSI is to utilize information resources effectively by creating a comprehensive information environment that can enhance the discovery and extraction of geo information, ensure delivery of accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive products and services, and provide crucial support for all the missions of the organization. To realize this vision, GSI is on the mission to adopt Information Technology in all stages of data and information handling, right from collection to the delivery stage, both scientific and administrative. Current Information Infrastructure comprising GSI Enterprise portal and the Intranet have achieved a lot in fulfilling this goal. The GSI Portal received the Silver Award for 2010-2011 for the National Awards for e-Governance 2010-2011 under the category - "Best Government Portal”. It also received the Best Public Choice award in the G2G category in the eWorld 2011 Awards. This will be further substantiated and augmented by the Phase
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III – Online Core business integrated system (OCBIS) Project which will ensure holistic integration of infrastructure, standards, policies, applications & tools and services and will enable all GSI geoscientists and administrators to collect, process, analyse, store and disseminate GSI data and information in an efficient and organized manner. It will also enable the broader geoscientific community and other stakeholders to easily access, view and utilize GSI data & information. This holistic approach will also support the overall mission of the organization as well as the national e-governance initiative.
Data Repository and Management:
Finalization of Geological Map layer in 1:50K national grid and uploading with attribute data in Geodatabase was continued.
A new feature dataset and related map service for Marine Data pertaining to the Territorial Water (TW) in 1:50k scale has been integrated with the multi-user geodatabase.
Spatial database to capture and store NGCM data is being finalised. Visualization of NGCM data in the portal through a new Map service with Map50K data as base layer is under construction.
. Visualization of National Geomorphological and Lineament Mapping (NGM) data in the GSI portal through a new Map service is under construction.
Development in progress for generating a state-of-art Map service capable of displaying geoscientific information through scale-based dynamic zooming displaying progressive details at scales 1:2m, 1:250K and 1:50K.
Import of thematic data from all stand-alone instances in distributed offices to Central Geoscientific database has been completed. Work continued for the Geoinformatics Project in different regions. Unpublished reports were analysed and data extracted onto transcription sheets. Attribute data has been entered in nine domains i.e. Map 50K, Drilling, Mining, Geochemical Exploration, PGRS, Geophysics, Environmental Geology, Rock sample analysis and Natural Hazards. The Geoscientific database (GDB) has been migrated to GSI portal and data is being directly entered through web-based forms into the GDB, which is centrally managed at CHQ, Kolkata. The sheets for which work continued during FS 2010-12 include 40E & F, 41B & F, 43P, 44K, 44O, 44P, 44M, 44N, 44I, 44J, 45O, 47L, 48I, 48J, 48K, 48L, 48P, 53B, C, D, F, G & H, 54E, 63L, 63M, 63P, 72H, 73B, 73I and 78B.
Information Delivery:
GSI is the only premier organization in the country with the mandate to prepare and publish geological maps of India in parts or whole. Presently the emphasis is being given on dissemination of almost all these information, even the unpublished reports (as per the dissemination policy of GSI 2009), by bringing out the data to the public domain in order to keep pace with the emerging demands and governmental policies.
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Web Delivery: Geoinformation available through GSI Portal as on 31st December 2012 is given below (TABLE: I) TABLE: I GSI Portal : Geoinformation available Sl Component Data universe Total uploaded No 1. Legacy FSP and Extended Abstracts 20 years 12,110 2. FSP Proposal for 2012-13 All programmes 463 3. Metadata of Unpublished Reports 33864+ 33980 As per GSI Actual Unpublished Reports Dissemination Policy uploaded 4. 2009 13,889 5. 1:50K Geology Maps 4905 4704 6. Marine Maps EEZ 26+ 30 TW 5+ 5 Coal Exploration Block Maps 7. (1:10K) 369 328 8. Photographs in Photo Gallery Not Applicable 2654 Published paper maps (GQM, DRM, MBM, GMSR, Entire India Maps, 9. Marine Maps, etc) All Published maps 895 10. Case Studies Not Applicable 225 Documents (Minutes, circulars, office orders, SOPs, Manuals, Briefing 11. Books, etc) Not Applicable 3810 12. RP Report Metadata 146 13. GSI Publication Metadata 885+ 885
Maps and Publication:
Geological maps are being prepared over the period of one and a half century by GSI using the primary database built up through geological mapping and laboratory studies. The huge volume of geo-scientific data collected over the years in different domains of earth science are collated and compiled to generate maps on different scales. The mode of map making has been changed with the advancement of computer technology from traditional cartographic method to the computer-aided cartography by digital method. GSI is now focusing to convert the vast volume of geospatial data into GIS format. The status of compilation and printing of different categories of maps available in the GSI portal is summarized in TABLE: II. The details of the maps published by GSI upto December, 2012 is available in TABLE: III. .
TABLE:II. Status of Metadata of Maps Available in GSI Portal during as on 31st December 2012 Sl No. Type of Maps Numbers 1. Maps: International 7 2. Maps: National 13 3. Geological and Mineral Map of States and Regions 28
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4. District Resource Maps 369 5. Geological Quadrangle Maps 293 6. Mineral Belt Maps 137 7. Atlas 3 8. Coal Field Maps 10 9. Marine Maps 35
TABLE: III: Maps published from April 2012 – December 2012
Sl. Region Title of the Published Map No. 1. ER DRM of Nuapara, Odisha 2. ER DRM of Kishangunj, Bihar 4. ER DRM of Dhenkanal, Odisha 4. WR MBM of Bentonite occurrences in Netra-Wamoti Nani, Balachod – Nani Naredi and Miyani –Nangrecha block, Kachchh District, Gujarat. 3. ER DRM of Phulbani, Odisha. 4. ER DRM of Kandhamal-II (Part of erstwhile Phulbani), Odisha. 5. NER DRM of North Sikkim 6. WR MBM of Bentonite Belt, Sherdi- Punadi, Adesar, Sukhpar-Kankawati and Jiwa Blocks of Kutchch, Gujarat. 7. NER DRM of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya 8. NER DRM of West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya 9. WR Mineral belt map of limestone deposit of Jaisalmer, Amarsagar, Mulsagar and Sata Dhauwa blocks of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan 10. ER North Purulia shear zone multimetal mineral belt map
The various publications of GSI till March 2012 are 134 volumes of Memoirs, 54 volumes of Palaeontologia Indica, 144 volumes (with several parts) of Records; 100 volumes of Special Publication; 65 volumes of Miscellaneous Publications; 55 volumes of Bulletin Series A; 63 volumes of Bulletin Series B; 08 volumes of Bulletin Series C; 07 volumes of Catalogue Series, 62 volumes of Indian Minerals and 3 volumes of Indian Journal of Geosciences. The details of the publications released by GSI upto December, 2012 is available in TABLE: IV.
TABLE: IV: Publication Released from April 2012 – December 2012
Sl. Region / Title of the Publications No. CHQ 1. ER Misc. Pub. 30, Pt. XIX(Sikkim) (English Version) (2nd Revised Ed.) 2. CHQ e-News Vol. 41 3. CHQ Indian Journal of Geosciences Vol. 65 No. 3 4. CR News Vol. 28 No. 1
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5. CHQ e-News Vol. 42 No. 1 & 2 6. CHQ Coal News Vol. 32 (NEnR) 7. ER Misc. Special Publication No. 93 on Sikkim 8. ER Records of GSI, Vol. 144 Part- 3 9. NR News Vol. 30 & 31 10. SR Records of GSI, Vol. 144 Part- 5 11. CHQ Record Vol. 146 Part-9 12. CHQ Misc. Pub No. 30 Part-XXII Geology & Mineral Resources of India(2nd edition) 13. CR Bulletin Series on Bauxite Deposit in Rajapur, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra 14. ER Misc. Pub No. 30 Part-XX- Geology & Mineral Resources of Andaman & Nicobar Islands (1st edition) 15. NR Misc. Pub 30 Part X: Geology and mineral resources of the states of India: Jammu and Kashmir 16. NR MIsc Pub 30 Part XIII:Geology and mineral resources of the states of India: Uttar Pradesh & Uttaranchal 17. NR Misc. Pub. 30 Part XVII: Geology and mineral resources of the states of India: Himachal Pradesh 18. NR Misc. Pub. 30 Part XVIII: Geology and mineral resources of the states of India: Haryana 19. NER News Vol-22 20. CHQ Indian Journal of Geosciences - Volume 65 No. 4 21. CHQ Records of GSI, Pt.I (AGR) Vol144 Pt.1
Advanced Spatial Data Management:
In the Multi-criteria data integration and modeling project “Creation of exploration model of Singhbhum Shear zone, Jharkhand and Bhukia Belt, Rajasthan through creation of prospective maps to find out new target areas for copper and gold & associated minerals”, the work has been initiated. Presently, the spatial database creation process is on, where geo- spatial layers pertaining to geological, geochronological, structural, geochemical, geophysical (both aerogeophysical and ground) are being created vis-à-vis mineral deposits and its salient genetic features as per the deposit model prevalent in those areas.
MISSION: IV FUNDAMENTAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY GEOSCIENCES AND SPECIAL STUDIES
Laboratory Studies, Research and Development
As a result of up gradation and establishment of state-of- the-art instrumental facilities in the fields of Petrology, Geochronology and Isotope Geology, Palaeontology, Photogeology and Remote Sensing, Geophysics, Mineral Physics, Analytical Chemistry etc. intensive
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GSI carried out several research projects with an idea to augment the mineral resources of the country. GSI has taken up research projects on PGE Exploration, polymetallic minerals, coal, gold exploration etc. Other research work like stratigraphic correlation, palaeontology, experimental petrology etc were also pursued.
Some of the important reseach findings are:
Electron Probe Micro Analyser (EPMA) laboratory at GSI, Kolkata has successfully endeavoured to develop expertise specially in U-Th -Pb chemical dating and effectively constrained a number of geological domains and events. Monazites from the basement rock of Sindhuli area, Meghalaya yielded three significant ages ~505Ma, ~1100 Ma and ~1500Ma. Xenotimes of Zimithang Granites, Arunachal Pradesh yielded two age clusters ~550Ma and 800±50Ma which is indicative of at least a multiple phase of thermal/ metamorphic events or a hitherto unreported older phase (800±50Ma) of granite. A rare mineral Awaruite (Fe~23% Ni~74% with traces of S, As, Pt and Os) was identified from Manipur ophiolites sample. Rare phosphate bearing minerals viz., Florencite (REE bearing Al phosphate), Lazulite (Mg-Al phosphate), Augelite (Al Phosphate) Eudyalite (REE bearing Na-Zr silicate) and Vlasovite were identified from rocks of S. Purulia shear zone.
. Characterisation of Sub Continental Lithospheric Mantle (SCLM) of Dharwar Craton by Studies on the Kimberlites / Lamproites -Their Xenoliths, Xenocrysts and Diamonds to study the characteristics of the SCLM of the Dharwar Craton by studying Kimberlite/Lamproite bodies –their mantle xenoliths, xenocrysts and diamonds vis-à-vis their diamond potential. Morphological Studies of the diamonds are carried out to typify the diamonds on the basis of their morphological features and nitrogen aggregation states. . Mineralogy of Undraldoddi Kimberlite pipe, Raichur Kimberlite Field, Karnataka was carried out, with an objective of mineralogical-genetic classification for characterization of Undraldoddi Kimberlite body. Undraldoddi body possesses distinct kimberlite mineralogy while its textural features suggest it to be a tuffisitic kimberlite (TK). This kimberlite shows remarkable similarity to the tuffisitic kimberlites of diatreme zone reported from South Africa. This find of TK in eastern Dharwar Craton opens up new vistas in kimberlite research.
Radiocarbon Studies
Radiocarbon dating of sediment samples from borehole cores drilled in and around Kolkata to delineate the Pleistocene- Holocene boundary and characterize the subsurface alluvial/deltaic sediments of the Bengal Delta in and around Kolkata has yielded ages of
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6931 ± 87 Ybp, 11,224 ± 94 Ybp, 12,356 ± 252 Ybp and 10,626 ± 89 Ybp. The dates have helped in precise delineation of the boundary.
Radiocarbon ages generated from the insitu plant remains of different variants of mangrove from Bakkhali Coast, West Bengal revealed ages of 4467±76 Ybp, 7218±77 Ybp, 6311±32 Ybp and 4848±60 Ybp. Different ages for these plant remains indicate that overall, the mud flat remains stable for last 7000 years.
In pursuance of the pilot project on geospeleological studies, an attempt was made to determine radiocarbon ages of the stalagmites of the Syndai cave of Meghalaya. One significant age of 5,696 ± 36 Ybp has been recorded.
Rb-Sr Whole rock studies through Thermal Ionisation Mass Spectrometer (TIMS):
A research project on geochronological studies of the low grade supracrustals of the Hindoli Group and Jahazpur Group in SE Rajasthan revealed newer isotopic ages. The whole rock Rb-Sr isotopic data from a suite of felsic volcanic of the Hindoli Group yielded a six point isochron age of 1723 ± 54 Ma. The associated Jahazpur Granite, occupying a crucial stratigraphic position in between the two groups has yielded six point whole-rock Rb-Sr isochron ages of 1423 ± 52 Ma, 1393 ± 33 Ma and 1434 ± 280 Ma. This is the first attempt to date the Jahazpur Granite. The Late Palaeoproterozoic age (~1700 Ma) of the Hindoli Group and the Mesoproterozoic age (~1400 Ma) of the Jahazpur Granite clearly nullify their Archaean status that is presently assigned to these rocks in Rajasthan Geology. The dates also signify that the Hindoli Group is more akin to the Late Palaeoproterozoic Aravalli sequence and not a part of the Archaean Bhilwara Supergroup, as envisaged by many.
Two major components of the Chhotonagpur Gneissic Complex from Gaya District, Bihar, were attempted for whole rock Rb- Sr dating. One of the components, the Paharpur granite yielded a six point isochron age of 1337 ± 26 Ma. Another component, the Acid volcanics of Mirzapur area revealed an age of 1044 ± 35 Ma. The crystallization age of the granite and the acid volcanics make them as two younger components of the 1.6 Ga Chhotonagpur Gneissic Complex.
As a component of the research project on characterization and petrogenesis of the ophiolites of the Middle Andaman and South Andaman and their evolution in the active Andaman- Java subduction complex, a total of nine samples from different litho-units belonging to Andaman ophiolites were analysed for determination of present day Sr- isotopic ratio. All the ratios, ranging between 0.703401 and 0.706701, fall within the array of Mantle ratio indicating their generation from the mantle.
Specialized Investigations:
Geotechnical Surveys
Geological Survey of India has made commendable contribution at different stages of geotechnical investigations for the successful completion of large numbers of Water Resource Projects like hydroelectric, irrigation and river linking projects within and outside
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Landslide Hazard Studies
. Detailed metadata of landslide investigation reports/incidences were entered into a server-hosted database. So far 1700 landslide incidences and over 250 landslide reports pertaining to 17 states and one Union Territory have been included in the database. . Landslide hazard zonation study on macro scale i.e. 1: 50,000/1:25,000 scale: being carried out in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
. Landslide inventory: During the FS 2012-13 landslide inventory work has been carried out in the states of NER, Maharastra, Karnataka, Goa, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal and Sikkim. . Site specific study of landslide: During 2012-13, site specific investigations including monitoring items are being carried out in the states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Tamilnadu, and Kerala. . Geological and geotechnical investigation of the twin landslides—Ramhlun Vengthar and Ramhlun Sports Complex, Aizawl, Mizoram was carried out as per the request of NDMA. In order to develop comprehensive planning with respect to geological hazards in and around Aizawl, it is suggested to have a topographic map on1:5000 or 1:10000 for landslide hazard zonation mapping. This map would serve as base map for perspective planning and development.
Earthquake Geology
GSI undertakes the study of active faults (study of source region of earthquake) and seismic micro-zonation (site of interest) of urban agglomerations in various geological domains of the country. . During the Field Season 2012-2013, seismic hazard microzonation of urban agglomeration is being carried out in Jalandhar, Greater Surat, Patna and Trichur. Besides, seismic hazard assessment of Gangtok and surrounding area and Pune have also been taken up. . During the Field Season 2012-2013, active fault mapping and DGPS based crustal deformation studies are carried out in East Patna Fault, Bihar, foot hills of Assam- Arunachal Himalaya/Mishmi Block, Arunachal Pradesh, Darjeeling – Sikkim Himalaya and foothills in West Bengal . Seismicity in and around Idukki district, Kerala- An Appraisal: At the instance of the Empowered Committee, constituted by the Hon`ble Supreme Court of India, GSI carried out the seismic investigations in and around Idduki district, Kerala. . A major earthquake of 5.3 intensity on Richter scale occurred at 18.15 hrs on11th May, 2012 in Nagaon District, Assam. On the basis of effect on human feeling and field observation, isoseismal lines were drawn in and around the epicentre areas. The maximum intensity of the quake was assigned to VI on MSK /EMS 1998 scale as per the adopted standard guideline for Macroseismic survey. No major damage to any type of structure except minor cracks and fall of ceiling plaster of a few buildings.
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. The permanent GPS station at Lucknow (established by DST since 1999) is engaged in round the clock monitoring of GPS data. The data is supplied regularly to National GPS Data Centre, Survey of India, Dehradun for further processing/interpretation. . Monitoring of seismic observatory at Jabalpur and analysis of seimic & GPS data. Operation of Broad Band Seismic (BBS) Observatory at GSI Complex, Central Region, Nagpur and operation of seismic observatory at Balapat, Burhanpur District, M.P. Seismic Observatory at Adampool, Sikkim, Agartala and Itanagar.
Environmental Geology & Medical Geology
. During FS 2012-13, GSI has taken up three items of environment geology in H.P., U.P. and Punjab and one item of Climate Change Impact and Fragile Eco-system in coastal tract of Odisha. The Medical Geology items taken up by GSI have direct bearing on society and GSI has been working for the last several years on Arsenic and Fluoride pollution in groundwater. During 2012-13, four items taken up in states of Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and Bihar.
Glaciological Studies
. Detailed studies on the Hamtah Glacier of Lahaul and Spiti, H.P. and in Ghagra basin, Uttarakhand continued. Glacio-geomorphological studies in the pro-glacial region in Gepang Gath, Lahaul and Spiti Dt., H.P. taken up.
Arctic / Antarctic Studies
GSI also continues to participate in Antarctic and Arctic expeditions to carry out research oriented projects in the frozen continents as well as for understanding of environmental issues.
Under the ‘Indian Arctic Expedition’, during September-October 2011, GSI participated in a multi-institutional glaciological Indian team to Svalbard Islands of Arctic.
31st Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica: The GSI team comprising three scientists participated in the 31st Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica. During the expedition, detailed geological mapping of Baalsrudtjellet Nunatak, profiling of the lake Untersee, glaciological observations on Dakshin Gangotri glacier and ice shelf were carried out and its western extension. This team returned on 13th February 2012, after successfully completing the assigned work. 32nd Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica has been initiated.
MISSION V: TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Human Resource Development
The specialized divisions of GSITI headquarters at Hyderabad and six (6) Regional Training Institutes, one each at the Regional Headquarters of GSI, viz., Lucknow, Jaipur, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Shillong together with the twelve (12) Field Training Centres at Aishmuqam, Saketi, Bimtal, Zawar, Kuju, Aizawl, Raipur, Sukinda, Kothagudem,
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Chitradurga, Vajrakarur and Salem backed by the state-of-the-art GSI laboratories imparts training in different disciplines of earth science.
In addition to conducting the various induction level training programs, the institution has diversified its activities and conducts training for middle level professionals Basic, Refresher, Advance courses, workshops, etc and allied research in various disciplines of geological sciences for scientific, technical and administrative streams. Adding to its programmes, the Institute has been imparting sponsored training in collaboration with DST, ISRO, Central and State Departments, Indian Railways, A.P. Ground water department, etc. The ISRO sponsored GIS course is done periodically.
The Institute has developed into a knowledge sharing institute not only in respect of GSI’s own resources, but also of other stakeholders of the geoscientific sector, viz. central and state government institutions, private sector institutions, academic and research organizations. The Institute collaborates with various national and international academic institutes to bring excellence to its curriculum. This will create efficiency and knowledge enhancement by exposing practicing geoscientists to new developments in fields related to their specialization. It will act as a hub for pooling and disseminating knowledge. It would also enable direct and indirect interaction amongst related fields to create synergy. In a nutshell, the training programs of GSITI are centered around the thrust areas of GSI activities and also as per the requirement of the stake holders in geoscientific domain.
During the period April 2011 to March 2012 of the field season 2010-12 the Training Institute has successfully completed 115 training courses (besides 3 which were in progress) in different discipline of earth sciences and administration and has trained 2454 personnel. This includes 2009 from GSI, 128 from DMGs, 267 from other organizations and 50 from abroad.
A total 12 courses were conducted exclusively for the benefit of state DGMs on themes including Mineral Exploration, Systematic Geological Mapping and on Photo Geology and Remote Sensing exclusively for state DGMs. Further, three seats are reserved for DGMs in each of the scheduled scientific and technical courses of GSITI, free of cost. They have the option to choose any of the specific modules from Orientation Course.
Till December 2012, during F.S. 2012-13, 77 programmes are completed and 3 item in progress. A total of 1505nos. of personnel were trained out of which 1267 of GSI, 157 from DGMs and 81 from other organisation. In addition assistance is provided to a large no. of University/College Students and lectures.
In collaboration with Osmania University, a two-semester post PG diploma course in Use of Geostatistics in Earth Sciences is being conducted. The First Post PG Diploma in Geoinformatics started during the academic year 2011-12 and completed in May 2012. A total no of seven students were awarded certificate upon successful completion of the course and all the students got job placement immediately. The 2nd Post PG Diploma in Geoinformatics for the academic year 2012-13 commenced from 17.09.2012 (First Semester) and is under progress.
GSITI has imparted training to earth scientists from African Countries. Under the India- Africa Forum Summit, two courses, which were approved by the Ministry of External
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Affairs, were conducted for the benefit of African Nationals. These include training courses on Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing and Geographic Information System.
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
The activities of GSI in the international arena manifested through the bilateral exchange programme on geoscientific projects with various foreign governmental organisations/ scientific agencies have been continued. The participation in international seminars/ symposia/ workshops, in advanced foreign training programme and in training abroad on the purchased / procured instruments are the other domains where GSI had managed to show its geoscientific and technical expertise / excellence.
Eight projects of International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) are being persued in India in this year. GSI continued its participation in bilateral cooperation and collaborative programmes with other countries on several geoscientific arenas for mutual benefit. Ministry of Mines as well as GSI has entered into MoU with different countries in various ambit of geosciences. MoUs are operative with 17 countries viz. NRCan, China, Mongolia, Namibia, Argentina, Chile, Saskatchewan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arab, Malawi, Mozambique, Ontario, Afghanistan, Colombia, British Columbia, Mali and Peru.
Central Geological Programming Board(CGPB)
The Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) is the apex body at the national level to overview the programme of geoscientific activities including mineral exploration in the country. It was established through Government of India Resolution dated 27th July, 1966. CGPB was reconstituted as per resolution of 12th March, 2009, supported by 12 theme-based Committees.
50th meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) was held on 2-3 February 2012 at ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi. Simultaneous with the meeting, an exhibition was organized. The theme of the exhibition was “Gems, Gemstones, Precious Metals, REE and Technology Metals/Minerals”. 51st meeting of the CGPB was held on 24th August 2012 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
After 51st CGPB and before 52nd CGPB, states of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Tamilnadu held their SGPB meetings.
Quality Management (QM) Cell of GSI
The QM Cell in GSI was set up at GSI, DGCO, Delhi in February 2010 with the objective to assess and improve the overall Quality of scientific work in GSI, at par with the best International practices so that the services provided by it meets the expectations of the stake holder. To improve the Quality of work in GSI, QM Cell has initiated several steps at the behest of the Quality Management Committee. Major achievements of the QM Cell since its set up include introduction of SOPs for major activities under Mission-IA, IB and IIA and important activities under Mission-III and IV for maintaining high standards of work, external peer review of FSP items and FSP reports to improve the Quality of content and variance analysis of geological samples to ensure quality consistency in chemical analyses in various labs. For improving Quality of field work and report processing and its timely
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International Resource Generation
GSI has generated an amount of Rs 20,29,35,572 (Rupees Twenty crores Twenty nine lakhs Thirty five thousand five hundred seventy two only) as Internal Resources during F.Y. 2011- 12 by way of undertaking various commercial activities.
Other Activities GSI took part in different exhibitions / book fairs essentially to interact with and enlighten the general public on various aspects of geoscience.
4.2 Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL)
The review of promotional mineral development exploration programme is as under:
Promotional Mineral Exploration Programme
Year Scheme Outlay Released % Remarks (` Lakhs) (` Lakhs) utilisation 2011-12 Promotional 800.00 800.00 100% --
2012-13 Promotional 1000.00 538 85% Wherever the mineral (Upto (Anticipated) prospects are located in Dec ’12) expected forest area, the utilisation Rs. exploration shall be 850 lakhs taken up subject to necessary forest clearance. Work is continuously being hampered due to hostile nature in NE Region.
During the year 2011-12, exploration in 5 schemes namely Rupa for dolomite in Arunachal Pradesh, Tikhi Extension for lead zinc and Dhol-ki-Patti for phosphorite both in Rajasthan, Rajabasa block for high MgO Flux grade rock in Odisha and Tongnub for limestone in Meghalaya were continuing from previous year. The physical work in Rupa, Tongnub and Rajabasa for high MgO flux grade rock and Tikhi ext. south for lead-zinc, Rajasthan have been completed. In addition, exploration for copper-lead-zinc at Gurla (North) in Rajasthan and for limestone in Nimi - Pyakatsu block in Nagaland have been taken up during the year. In Nimi - Pyakatsu block Govt. of Nagaland is carrying out field activities while laboratory and report writing shall be taken up by MECL
During 2012-13, exploration was carried out in 8 number of schemes out of which 6 schemes namely, Tongnub south east sub block for limestone, Mehalaya, Rupa Dolamite, Arunachal Pradesh, Tikhi ext. south for lead-zinc, Rajasthan, Rajabasa for high MgO flux grade rock,
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Odisha, Nimi-pyakatsu for limestone, Nagaland and Gurla (North) copper lead-zinc, Rajasthan were continuing from previous year while exploration for copper at Banera and Muradpur both in Rajastan have been taken up during the year. The geological reports of Tongnub south east sub block for limestone, Mehalaya, Rupa Dolamite, Arunachal Pradesh, Tikhi ext. south for lead-zinc, Rajasthan, Rajabasa for high MgO flux grade rock, Odisha, have been submitted.
The outlay for 2012-13, quantifiable / physical, projected outcomes along with process / timeliness are given in Annexure-III.
Capital Expenditure :
During the year 2011-12, an outlay of ` 900 lakhs (IEBR) was provided for replacement, renewal and upgradation of plant & machinery, which was fully commuted / utilised by the company.
For the year 2012-13, an outlay of ` 1200 lakhs (IEBR) has been provided for capital expenditure. Against which the company has incurred an expenditure of ` 947 lakhs till December 2012.
. 4.3 Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
4.3.1 The programmes and achievements under various schemes during the last year 2011-12 and in the current year 2012-13 are given below:
Scheme No. 1 - Inspection of Mines for Scientific and Systematic Mining, Mineral Conservation and Mines Environment:
The achievements during the year 2011-2012 & 2012-2013 (upto December 2012) vis-à-vis targets in respect of inspections & studies of mines for promoting systematic and scientific development of mineral deposits, conservation of mineral resources, protection of environment, approval of mining plans and administration of MCDR, 1988 are as below: -
2011-12 2012-13 Item Target Achievement Target Achieveme nt (upto Dec. 2012)
Inspection of Mines for 2500 2563 2500 1684 administration of MCD Rules, 1988, approval of mining plans, schemes and mine closure plans. Regional Mining 12 RMGS 12 RMGS 12RMGS 12 RMGS Geological Studies/ are in (RMGS) / Updation of NMI progress as on 1.04. 2010 in respect of Pvt. Sector Leaseholds.
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Consequent to inspection of mines during the year 2011-12, 4013 violations were pointed out to the mine owners & during this period 1924 violations were rectified; 10 prosecution cases launched; 05 cases decided and 09 compounded. Besides, mining operations were suspended in 398 mines where mining is not carried out as per the approved mining plan/ scheme of mining. In addition, 181 Mining Plans, 351 Schemes of mining and 40 Final Mine Closure Plans approved. Incidentally, revenue of Rs. 13.25 lakhs generated. These activities have contributed to systematic & scientific development of mineral deposits, conservation of minerals, protection of environment, check on illegal mining and monitoring of community development, sustainable closure of mines, updation of inventory of minerals and implementation of threshold values of minerals.
Consequent to inspection of mines, during the year 2012-13 (upto December 2012) 2252 violations of MCDR, 1988 were pointed out in respect of 845 mines, and during this period, 1181 violations were rectified, 07 prosecution cases were launched, 03 cases were decided in favour of IBM, 04 cases were compounded and mining operations were suspended under rule 13(2), 45 and 56 of MCDR, 1988 in 623 mines for not carrying out mining operations in accordance with the approved mining plan / scheme of mining. The suggestions and recommendations offered to the mine owners led to conservation of mineral resources, promotion of scientific mining, improvement in performance of mining operation, protection of environment, etc.
During the year 2012-13 (upto December 2012), 169 mining plans were approved & 37 not approved, 366 mining schemes were approved & 110 not approved, and 23 final mine closure plans were approved. Registration of Recognized Qualified Persons (RQP) was granted in 30 cases, renewed in 15 cases & not granted in 02 cases.
Scheme No.2 - Mineral Beneficiation Studies - Utilization of Low Grade and sub-grade Ores and Analysis of Environmental Samples:
Targets and achievements during 2011-2012 & 2012-2013 (upto December 2012) in respect of Regional Ore Dressing Laboratories at Ajmer, Bangalore and Modern Mineral Processing Laboratory & Pilot Plant at Nagpur are summarized below: - Item 2011-12 2012-13 Target Achievement Target Achievement (upto December 2012) 1. Ore Dressing 70 65 60 44 Investigations 2. Chemical 50,000 49,139 40,000 31,773 Analysis (No. of radicals) 3. Mineralogical 2,500 2,408 2,300 1,920 Studies 4. In-plant Studies @ 1 @ 09
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Scheme No. 3 - Technological upgradation and modernization:
1.Updation of National Mineral Inventory (NMI)
The IBM undertakes preparation and Quinquennial updation of inventory of mineral resources of the country. These cover leasehold as well as freehold areas in which the mineral resources have been ascertained through regional or detailed exploration.
During the year 2011-12, collection of data through field visits & correspondence was made. In that year data collected for 16000 deposits. Summary outputs for 52 minerals were generated.
During the year 2012-13 (upto December 2012) Finalisation of Resources completed for all 70 minerals. The “NMI at a Glance as on 1.4.2010” has been prepared and released by uploading on IBM’s Website. Work completed for 60 chapters in regard to NMI an Overview as on 01.04.2010.
2. Preparation of multi-mineral maps
The IBM prepares the mineral maps of leasehold and freehold areas with forest overlays to supplement the efforts of maintaining the National Mineral Inventory as an aid in planning mineral exploitation on a regional basis.
During the year 2011-12, 60 Multi Mineral Leasehold Maps along with forest overlays in respect of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, West Bengal, North East States, Kerala and Goa States on a scale of 1:50,000 (100 maps). were prepared.
During the year 2012-2013 (up to December 2012), updation of multi-mineral leasehold maps on a scale of 1:50,000 along with corresponding forest overlays in respect of Karnataka and Odisha was in progress at various stages. During the year up to December 2012, scanning & geo-referencing of 250 top sheets and vectorisation of 75 top sheets has been completed.
3. Technical Consultancy Services
Technical Consultancy Services were provided to the mining industry at prescribed charges and on promotional basis. Targets and achievements for the year 2011-2012 & 2012-2013 are as below: -
2011-12 2012-13 Target Achieve- Target Achieve- Item ment ment (upto Dec., 2012) Preparation of Mining Feasibility/ 08 06 05 01 Mining Scheme / EMP Study Reports completed Completed and conducting Preliminary Geological and 01 and 02 are Appraisal of mineral deposits/survey was in in progress assignments, etc. ( No. of assignments ) progress
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During the year 2011-2012, there were 06 consultancy assignments were completed and reports submitted to the concerned parties.
During the year 2012-2013 (up to December, 2012), one consultancy assignment is completed and two are in progress.
4. Mining Research
Applied mining research is carried out on various mining aspects so as to help in systematic development of mines and improvement in productivity in mines through evolution of suitable norms. Industry sponsored assignments on Environmental aspects and Geo-technical investigations, on charge basis are also carried out.
During the year 2011-2012, eight assignments were completed and reports submitted to the concerned parties and 01assignment is in progress.
During the year 2012-2013, (upto Dec., 2012) 2 assignments were completed, reports prepared and sent to the concerned parties and 01 assignment is under progress.
5. Training
Training is an essential input for human resources development particularly in today's environment of advancing technology. IBM imparts training to its technical and non- technical officials and also to the persons engaged in the mineral industry and other agencies in India and abroad.
Targets and achievements during the year 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 are summarized below:- ITEM 2011-12 2012-13 Target Achievement Target Achievement (up to) December 2012) Training 12 12 16 10 Programmes (Total participants: (Total (In-house & 44 from IBM & 219 participants: Industry from Industry and 81 from IBM, 39 personnel ) State Govts.) NER personnel and 214 from Industry)
Scheme No. 4- Collection, Processing, Dissemination of Data on Mines and Minerals through various publications:
1. Monographs and Bulletins
The IBM brings out Monographs on individual minerals under the Series `Minerals Facts and Problems' and Bulletins on important technical subjects.
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During the year 2011-2012, Collection of data from Chromite mines, Ferro Chrome industries and Refractory industries has been undertaken for Monograph on Chromite.
During the year 2012-13 (up to December 2012), (i) Report writing part is taken up for Monograph on Chromite, which is at final stage. (ii) Report writing of another monograph “Application of Rock Mechanics in Surface & Underground Mines has been completed and given for editing and printing. Editing work of the same is under progress.
2. Market Survey
The IBM conducts market survey of mineral commodities. The survey covers the analysis of demand and supply position of minerals and metals over short and long term, both in domestic and international markets.
Targets and achievements during the years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 are summarized below:-
Item 2011-12 2012-13 Target Achievement Target Achievement (Upto December 2012) Preparati Project Questionnaire Preparation of Modifications in the chapter on ‘Supply’ on of planning sent to 254 Market are under progress. Chapters on ‘Mining Market for producers of Survey on & Processing’ have been finalized. The Survey Mangan Ferro Alloys, Manganese Chapters on ‘Foreign Market’ and ‘Uses Reports ese Iron & Steel & Specifications’ were under and Batteries examination/ scrutiny. Modifications in the chapter on ‘Prices’ was completed
3. Compilation and Dissemination of Statistics and Information on Mines & Minerals
The IBM has been receiving information on mineral production, stocks, despatches, employment, inputs in mining, mining machinery, demand and consumption of explosives and related aspects from mining industry on statutory basis through various returns under the MCDR, 1988. Besides, ancillary statistics on production of minor minerals, world mineral production and trade are also collected from various other agencies. This information is published in the form of different publications, notable among those being Indian Minerals Yearbook (IMYB). The other periodical publications are Statistical Profile of Minerals (Annual), Indian Mineral Industry at a Glance (Annual), Bulletin of Mineral Information (Half-yearly), Monthly Statistics of Mineral Production (MSMP).
During the year 2011-12, i) MSMP-12 issues for Oct.2010 to Dec. 2010 and Jan. 11 to Sept.11 ii) Indian Mineral Industry at a Glance, 2008-09 issue iii) Statistical Profile of Minerals 2009-10 issue iv) Bulletin on Mineral Information, April 10 -Sept 10 and Oct.10- March 11 issues v) Bulletin on MLs & PLs, 2010 issue vi) Market Survey Report on Copper vii) Market Survey Report on Lead & Zinc viii) Iron & Steel Vision, 2020 ix) Indian Mineral Year Book 2010 (x) MCDR, 1988 as on 02 Aug., 2011 (xi) MMDR Act, 1957 (xii) Manual of Procedure for Chemical & Instrumental Analysis of Ores, Minerals, Ore Dressing Products & Environmental Samples were released.
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During the year 2012-13 (up to December 2012), i) Bulletin on Mineral Information (BMI) – 03 issues for April-Sept., 2011; Oct., 2011-March, 2012 and April-Sept 2012 ii) MSMP-06 issues for Oct. 11 to March, 2012 iii) Indian Mineral Industry at a Glance, 2009-10 issue iv) Statistical Profile of Minerals 2010-11 issue v) MCDR, 1988 as on 02 Aug., 2012 (vi) MMDR Act, 1957 as on 10.05.2012 (vii) MCR, 1960 as on 26.07.2012 viii) Indian Minerals Year Book 2011 were released.
Scheme No. 5 - Computerized Online Register of Mining Tenements System
IBM in association with ISRO, Nagpur demonstrated the GIS component of the pilot project with limited data in respect of Durg district of Chhattisgarh and Bellary district of Karnataka.
In respect of Registry component of the project, IBM jointly with NIC finalized the Terms of Reference for preparation of Detail Project Report (DPR). IBM organized training at IIRS for officers of IBM & State DGMs. From the funds available under this scheme, Rs. 2.75 crores were transferred to NICSI for upgradation of TMIS Centre and web enabling of MCP database to facilitate online submission of returns. Rs. 70.89 lakh have also been transferred to NICSI for preparation of DPR.
A detailed consultative meeting with the States, NIC and IBM was held on 20.9.2012 to solicit their views on draft DPR submitted by the consultant and implementation issues. Accordingly provisions for IT manpower and hardware support to the States and technical manpower support to IBM were included in the DPR. Thereafter the DPR was endorsed by the Central Coordination-cum-Empowered Committee (CEC) and finally approved by the Core Committee of MTS in its meeting on 31.10.2012. IBM submitted modified draft SFC proposal to Ministry on 12.11.2012.
Scheme No. 6: Capacity Building of State Governments - Development & Implementation of Ore Accounting Software by NIC
The amended Rule 45 of the MCDR, 1988 has been notified on 9.2.11 with a view to allow end-to-end accounting of the minerals. Rule 45 largely covered the area of accounting of mineral production and movement of minerals legally mined. With the implementation of the provisions of Rule 45, increasing the efficiency in accounting minerals, State Government may find it easy to isolate and monitor areas of illegal mining effectively. This requires implementation of Rule 45 by developing uniform ore accounting software with interface to Railways, Ports and Customs. The software for registration and concessions MIS is to be developed by NIC. For designing, developing and for implementation of such software, Working Group on Mineral Exploration and Development for XII Plan (Sub Group III) has proposed a new scheme which is to be implemented through IBM.
In August 2012, In-principal approval received from Ministry of Mines for assigning the project to National Institute of Smart Government (NISG) for preparation of DPR. After detailed negotiation, NISG quoted a fee of Rs. 97, 07,904 (Ninety Seven Lakhs seven Thousand Nine hundred and four) for preparation of DPR and allied jobs. Ministry was requested to convey its consent on the price quoted by NISG for the above work so the contract can be signed with NISG. For time saving, NISG has been requested to initiate the process for preparation of DPR. Accordingly NISG prepared an inception report and submitted to IBM on 14.12.2012.
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Advising Central and State Governments on matters connected with the mining and mineral industry
The IBM continued to advise the Central and State Governments on matters in regard to Mineral Industry, relating to environmental protection and pollution control, trade, mineral legislation, export-import policies, recovery of by-products, demand and supply of minerals, renewal of mining leases, etc. Besides, materials for answering Parliament Questions were also supplied to the Ministry. Assistance was also rendered to private parties, institutions and foreign organizations on subjects like mineral production, consumption and other statistics. Controller General, Indian Bureau of Mines, has written a letter to Chief Secretaries of all State Governments for implementation of amended Rule 45 of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 1988. During the year 2011-12 material for replying 143 Parliament Questions and 391 ministry references was sent to Ministry. During the year 2012-13 (up to December 2012) material for replying 160 Parliament Questions and 45 ministry references was sent to Ministry.
Construction Programme
IBM has its own Headquarters building at Nagpur and office & residential complexes at Ajmer, Bangalore, Jabalpur, Goa & Udaipur, and office building and clay testing laboratory at Kolkata.
During 2011-12, it is proposed to construct office and residential building at Bhubaneswar. Land is acquired and construction work has been assigned to CPWD and is expected to be completed during 2013-14.
Generation of Revenue through Promotional Activities
IBM generates revenue through its promotional activities. During the year 2011-12, revenue of Rs. 157.52 lakhs was generated from the consultancy work in mining, geology and ore dressing, training, processing fee for mining plan / scheme of mining and sale of mineral inventory/data, mineral maps and publications, etc.
During 2012-13 (upto December 2012), a revenue of Rs. 99.31 lakhs was generated by taking up consultancy work in mining, geology, ore processing and mining research work, training, processing of mining plan/scheme of mining and through sale of publications, mineral inventory etc.
Work Done By IBM in North-Eastern Region
Sub-regional office of IBM at Guwahati continued to undertake inspection of mines/studies on development of resources of the North-Eastern region.
During the year 2011-12, 27 Mines / areas inspected for enforcement of MCDR/ disposal of mining plans. Chemical analyses of 20 samples for 260 radicals completed for the Directorate of Commerce & Industries, Manipur. Besides, 40 officials of NE Region were benefited from the training programmes conducted by IBM exclusively for NE personnel.
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During the year 2012-13 (up to December 2012), 24 mines / areas were inspected for enforcement of MCDR, 1988 and for processing and disposal of mining plans. Two training programmes viz. (i) Workshop-cum-Meeting on North Eastern Special Assistance Programme at Aizwal and (ii) Workshop-cum-Training Programme on “Preparation of Mining Plan/ Scheme of Mines/ PMCP/ FMCP for NER States” at Guwahati (Assam) were conducted, in which 39 Industry personnel/ Govt. officials from North-Eastern region participated.
4.4 Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
The actual production of Metal-in-Concentrate (MIC) and Copper Cathode vis-à-vis targets set during the year 2011-12 and 2012-13(upto Dec., 2012) are given hereunder:
(Unit;Tonne) Particulars 2011-12 2012-13 (up to Dec, 2012) Target Actual Target Actual Metal-in-Concentrate 35000 31377 26059 21191 Copper Cathode 29414 28358 22300 17383
During 2011-12, production of ore and metal-in-concentrate (MIC) fell short of target at KCC mainly due to frequent equipment breakdowns as well as low grade of mined ore and low process recovery at concentrator plant. Similarly during 2012-13, MIC production has been affected primarily due to lower availability of hired loading and hauling equipment as well as frequent equipment breakdowns etc. However, the shortfall has been proposed to be made up during the remaining period of the year through some strategic measures initiated by the company.
Cathode production during 2011-12 & 2012-13 have fallen short of target primarily on account of lower tolled cathode received from Sterlite Industries & Birla Copper on time. However, the shortfall has been proposed to be made up during the remaining period of the year.
Review of Financial performance:
The actual financial performances vis-à-vis targets set during the year 2011-12 and 2012- 13(upto Dec’12) are given hereunder: Rs in Crore) Particulars Unit 2011-12 2012-13(upto Dec’12) Target Actual Target Prov Turnover Rs Cr 1320.00 1638.18 1148.16 1019.68 Gross Margin Rs Cr 410.00 617.48 347.20 316.15 Gross Profit/(Loss) Rs Cr 319.58 473.42 241.78 209.08 Net Profit/(loss) Before Tax Rs Cr 319.58 472.92 241.78 206.59 Net Profit/(loss) After Tax Rs Cr 213.45 323.44 163.33 164.69 LME US $ 7380 8485 7000 7831
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The improvement in financial performance for the year 2011-12 over the respective target has been primarily due to gain in price realization on account of higher LME copper price as compared to the one fixed at the targeted level. Similarly, during 2012-13(upto Dec’12), there has been a de-growth in the financial performance of the company as compared to the respective target mainly due to loss in production volume of MIC as enumerated above and also fall in the sales volume of copper products fully offsetting the gain in price realization on account of higher LME copper price as compared to the one fixed at the targeted level.
4.5 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
The achievement of quantified deliverable/ physical output for the year 2010-11 mentioned in the outcome budget 2011-12 is furnished at Annexure- II. However, summarized achievement is given hereunder:
Physical and Financial Achievements in Outcome Budget 2011-12
Production in metric tonnes (MT), Name of the Scheme/ Target of Actual of Plan expenditure ( in Sl. programme deliverable/ deliverable/ crore) No. (Product) physical physical Outlay Outlay Actual output output (MT) BE RE Expdr. (MT) 11-12 2011- 2011-12 2011-12 11-12 12 1. Addition & Modification (from existing capacity) a) Bauxite (MT) 48,00,000 44,72,724 b) Alumina Hydrate 15,75,000 15,21,664 (MT ) 346 300 287.26 c) Metal (MT ) 3,45,000 328344 d) Power (MU) 5,728 4,965 2. 2nd Phase Expansion (from additional capacity) a) Bauxite (MT) 12,00,000 5,29,902 b) Alumina Hydrate 4,25,000 1,65,336 (MT) 180 250 205.00 c) Metal (MT) 93000 1,04,694 d) Power (MU) 1,432 1,235 3. Utkal E Coal Nil Nil 94 37 15.00 4. Pottangi Mine & Iird Nil Nil 3 4 0.08 Phase project 5. Green field Projects Nil Nil 232 657 176.73 6. Up-gradation of Nil Nil Alumina Plant & 162 81 117.00 Mine 7. 220Ka Upgradation of Nil Nil 40 4 - Smelter potline Total : 1057 1333 801.07
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Physical performance
The actual production/output has fallen short of the physical target set in the Outcome Budget 2011-12 for all the product lines.
The generation of power fallen short by 13%, mainly due to failure in securing the uninterrupted supply of coal from Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd., a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd despite best of efforts by the Company. The production of aluminium metal fell short by 6% as the Company decided to observe a planned shut-down of pots due to power crisis instead of resorting to purchase of power from State Grid at a prohibitively expensive price.
Production at alumina refinery was about 84% of the target. This is due to delayed commissioning of the refinery (September, 2011) which was otherwise projected to be commissioned by first quarter. The production of bauxite limited to that of refinery consumption.
Financial performance
The achievement of plan expenditure is 76%. The main reasons for non achievement of expenditure targets are as under:-
Green field project : A sum of Rs. 200 crore projected under the wind power plant-I was re-phased to 2012-13 due to delay in obtaining environmental clearance. 4th stream up-gradation: Slower progress of the project resulted under achievement of the projected expenditure. Utkal-E Coal Block: Problems related to land acquisition and obtaining forest clearance resulted slow progress of the Utkal-E project as a result the allocated funds could not be spent. 220Ka up-gradation: Non-finalization of technology and feasibility study report resulted slower progress of 220KA up-gradation of the smelter. The expenditure target set could not be met. Other projects: Several projects planned under the greenfield projects such as Indonesia Smelter. Nuclear power project, Smelter & Refinery in Gujarat, etc were either delayed or shelved resulting a shortfall in achievement of the target.
The achievement of quantified deliverable/ physical output for the year 2012-13 mentioned in the outcome budget 2012-13 is given in Annexure-III. However, summarized achievement is given hereunder:-
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Physical and Financial Achievements in Outcome Budget 2012-13
Production in metric tonnes (MT), Sl. Name of the Target of Achieveme Plan expenditure( in crore) No. Scheme/ deliverable/ nt of Outlay Outlay Expdr programme physical deliverable/ BE:2012- RE: 12-13 output output for 13 2012-13 (Apr- (Apr-Dec (Annual Dec12) 12) plan) 1. Addition & Modification (from existing capacity) a) Bauxite 4800000 2701126 b) Alumina Hydrate 1575000 988966 416 322 201.10 c) Metal 345000 230204 d) Power (MU) 5840 4032 2. 2nd Phase Expansion (from additional capacity) a) Bauxite 1200000 851040 b) Alumina Hydrate 425000 281334 191 90 35.30 c) Metal 85000 75118 d) Power (MU) 700 1142 3. Utkal E Coal Nil Nil 198 24 16.20 4. Green field Nil Nil 1182 226 0.40 Projects 6 Up-gradation of Nil Nil Alumina Plant & 160 95 89.50 Mine 7 2 x 250 CPP Nil Nil 15 1 - 8 Pottangi Bauxite Nil Nil Mine and 5th 6 2 - Stream refinery (IIIrd Phase) 9 220 Ka Nil Nil Upgradation of 100 6 - Smelter 10 Wind Power plt.I 97.5 Nil 75 244 186.20 Power (in MU) Total : 2343 1010 528.70
Physical performance
The production/output upto December, 2012 is proportionately less due to the following reasons.
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A prolonged rainy season and delay in renewal of mining lease and consequential suspension of the mining and refinery operation has impacted the third quarter production and the Company is lagging behind on the mining and refining target.
Lower power generation in CPP due to short supply of linkage coal by MCL which led to shut down of 120 pots of the smelter plant during 2011-12 is still continuing with Company considering curtailing the smelting operation by further 60 pots. This has resulted lesser production at the smelter.
Financial performance.
The plan outlay of Rs. 2343 crore was reviewed mid-year 2012-13, outlays against several major projects which were earlier envisaged during the year were re-phased to future years and a realistic target of Rs. 1010 crore is projected by the Company in RE stage which the Company expects to achieve.
4.6 Science & Technology (S&T)
The review of past performance financial year 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 upto December, 2012) are given below:
S. Name of the Name of the Project Date of completion of No. Organization the project 1. NML, Jamshedpur. Pilot Scale smelting Completed. Final report and prefeasibility received. studies on Nickel- chromium –cobalt bearing magnetite ores from Nagaland. 2. NIMH, Nagpur Vibration hazard Completed. Final report potential of mining is awaited. equipment. 3. JNARDDC, Bauxite Technical Completed. Final report Nagpur Data Bank Phase- is awaited. III, Western Ghat Deposits 4. IISc, Bangalore Study of die filling Completed. Final report semisolid casting of received. Aluminium components.
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CHAPTER – V
FINANCIAL REVIEW
A. Financial review covering overall trends in expenditure vis-à-vis Budget Estimates /Revised Estimates
In BE 2012-2013, the approved Budget of this Ministry was ` 698.44 crore comprising ` 232.00 crore (Plan) and ` 466.44 crores (Non-Plan). Against this, the RE 2012-2013 was ` 821.54 crore comprising of ` 321.59 crore (Plan) and ` 499.95 crore (Non-Plan). BE 2013- 2014 is being kept at ` 991.08 crore comprising ` 454.00 crore (Plan) and ` 537.08 crore (Non-Plan).
The schemewise and object head wise classification and overall trend in expenditure has been given in tabular form in the following pages.
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STATEMENT SHOWING SCHEME-WISE/ORGANISATION-WISE BE, RE & ACTUALS OF 2010-11, 2011-12 AND 2012-13
( ` in Crore) Sl. Name of Public Sector Undertakings ANNUAL PLAN ANNUAL PLAN ANNUAL PLAN No. Name of Schemes / Projects 2010 - 2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 BE RE Actual BE RE Actual BE RE Actual(upto Dec.12) 1 2 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11
I. NATIONAL ALUMINIUM CO. LTD.
1.New Schemes 1.(a) II-Phase Expansion 484.00 306.00 309.10 180.00 250.00 205.00 191.00 90.00 35.30
1.(b) Coal Mines - UTKAL-E 105.00 52.00 18.00 94.00 37.00 15.00 198.00 24.00 16.20
1(c) Pottangi/Gandhamaradan Mines 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.08 6.00 2.00 0.00
1.(d) Upgradation of Alumina Plant 322.00 42.00 29.00 162.00 81.00 117.00 160.00 95.00 89.50
1.(e) Green field project 31.00 6.00 1.10 232.00 657.00 176.73 1182.00 226.00 0.40 1.(f) IIIrd Phase Project 15.00 1.00 0.10 2.00 2.00 1.(g) 220Ka Upgradation on Smelter 75.00 5.00 0.30 40.00 4.00 0.00 100.00 6.00 0.00 1.(h) 2x250 CPP 0.00 1.00 0.00 15.00 1.00 0.00 1(h) Wind power plant 75.00 244.00 186.20 2. Schemes aimed at Maximising 356.00 300.00 305.80 346.00 300.00 287.26 416.00 322.00 201.10 Benefits (AMRs)
Total: NALCO 1389.00* 713.00 663.40 1057.00 1333.00 801.07 2343.00 1010.00 528.70 *`75 crore was approved for the 220K A Upgradation in the Annual Plan which was not projected in BE 2010-11(1314+75=1389(Annual Plan Outlay) Page 120 ( ` in Crore) Sl. Name of Public Sector Undertakings ANNUAL PLAN ANNUAL PLAN ANNUAL PLAN No. Name of Schemes / Projects 2010- 2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 BE RE Actual BE RE Actual BE RE Actual(Dec.12 ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
2 HINDUSTAN COPPER LTD.
1. Replacement & Renewals 65.35 65.35 65.35 23.00 23.00 26.13 38.00 38.00 20.10 2. Mine Development Expenditure 85.00 85.00 85.07 85.00 85.00 95.98 85.00 85.00 87.42 3. Mine Expansion 189.00 104.46 33.63 208.14 159.99 46.59 4.Green Field Exploration 10.00 10.00 0 TOTAL (HCL) : 150.35 150.35 150.42 297.00 212.46 155.74 341.14 292.99 154.11
3 MINERAL EXPLORATION . CORPORATION LTD
- PROMOTIONAL 7.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 5.38 - CAPITAL 8.00 8.00 8.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 12.00 9.47 TOTAL (MECL) : 15.00 15.00 15.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 19.00 22.00 14.85
4 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA
1. Survey & Mapping 66.61 66.61 56.00 64.37 64.37 65.42 48.04 48.04 30.99 2. Mineral Exploration 21.99 21.99 23.76 24.00 24.00 23.81 22.90 22.90 18.26 3. Specialised Investigatin 6.38 6.38 6.86 8.49 8.49 8.17 8.00 8.00 4.17 4. Other Exploration 6.80 6.80 7.41 7.36 7.36 7.11 8.08 8.08 6.40 & Research & Development 5. Information & Dissemination 14.71 14.71 13.68 15.96 15.96 14.62 18.17 18.17 7.96 6. Human Resource Development 3.31 3.31 4.59 11.75 11.75 11.32 6.14 6.14 4.37 7. Modernisation & Replacement 42.20 82.20 78.59 41.83 41.83 201.60 74.91 164.50 136.15 8. Tribal Sub Plan 7.24 7.24 7.25 7.76 7.76 6.00 1st Batch Suppl. Under M&E Head 68.87 2nd Batch of Suppl. Under M&E Head 92.49 TOTAL (GSI) : 162.00 202.00 190.89 181.00 342.36 339.30 194.00 283.59 214.30
Page121 (Rs. in Crores) Sl. Name of Public Sector Undertakings ANNUAL PLAN ANNUAL PLAN ANNUAL PLAN No. Name of Schemes / Projects 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 BE RE Actual BE RE Actual BE RE Actual(upto Dec.12) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 INDIAN BUREAU OF MINES
Scheme No.1 : Inspection of Mines for 7.90 7.90 7.20 6.74 9.14 7.97 6.54 8.39 6.79 Scientific and Systematic Mining, Mineral Conservation and Mine Environment Scheme No.2 :Mineral Beneficiation 6.20 6.20 6.16 4.84 5.09 4.60 5.73 5.73 5.13 studies utilisation of low grade and subgrade ores and Analysis of environmental samples Scheme No.3: Technical Upgradation 4.10 4.10 3.61 3.38 3.48 3.17 3.89 3.89 3.19 and modernisation Scheme No.4: Collection processing, 2.24 2.24 1.84 1.80 1.90 1.86 2.15 2.15 1.52 dissemination of data on mines and minerals through various publication Scheme 5:Computerisation online 4.75 4.75 3.62 1.50 1.50 0.96 0.80 0.80 0.68 Register on Mining Tenament System Scheme No.6: Capacity Bldg.of State Govts. 0 0.50 0.50 0.00 Development and Implementation of Ore Accounting Software by NIC. Motor Vehicles 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.15 0.00 0 0.15 0.15 0.00 Machinery & Equipment 0 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.54 0.87 1.42 0.22 Capital Expenditure (Works Outlay) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00 Lump-sum provision for NER 1.55 1.55 1.27 1.65 0.00 0 1.85 0.00 0.00 Capittal outlay NER 1.26 1.26 0.33 0.55 0.00 0 0.55 0.00 0.00 Tribal Sub Plan 0.88 0.88 0 0.96 0.96 0.00 TOTAL (IBM) : 28.00 28.00 24.03 22.00 22.00 19.11 24.00 24.00 17.53
6 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES 8.82 9.00 7.94 9.42 9.42 8.07 10.50 10.50 6.46
7 CONSTRUCTION 10.00 11.45 11.37 6.00 6.00 * 11.00 11.00 *
GRAND TOTAL : MINISTRY OF MINES 1763.17 1128.80 1063.05 1589.42 1942.24 1340.29# 2942.64 1654.08 935.95# * Not Available #Wiithout construction Page 122 Chapter-V Financial Review
Statement showing Object Head-wise Budget Estimates (`. in Crore) BE 2012-2013 RE 2012-2013 BE 2013-2014 Plan Non- Total Plan Non- Total Plan Non- Total Plan Plan Plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Direction &Administration 0.00 20.28 20.28 0.00 19.49 19.49 0.00 21.50 21.50 (Secretariat Proper) Ministry of Mines
2. Non-Ferrous Metals (i) National Aluminium Company 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Limited Total : Aluminium 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
(ii) Hindustan Copper Limited 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total : Copper 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total : Non-Ferrous Metals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3. Other Mining and Metallurgical Industries Mineral Exploration Corpn. Ltd. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (a) Investment in equity (b) Loan ( c) Non-Plan Loan Total : Other Mining & 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Metallurgical Industries 4. Survey, Exploration, Regulation
&Development of Mines
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BE 2012-2013 RE 2012-2013 BE 2013-2014 Plan Non- Total Plan Non- Total Plan Non- Total Plan Plan Plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (i) Geological Survey of India (a) Revenue 109.60 395.29 504.89 109.60 420.09 529.69 136.10 450.33 586.43 (b) Capital 65.00 0.00 65.00 154.59 0.00 154.59 238.00 0.00 238.00 Total (a)+(b) 174.60 395.29 569.89 264.19 420.09 684.28 374.10 450.33 824.43 (ii) Indian Bureau of Mines (a) Revenue 20.57 43.50 64.07 20.57 48.25 68.82 42.95 52.50 95.45 (b) Capital 1.03 0.00 1.03 1.03 0.00 1.03 1.05 0.00 1.05 Total (a) + (b) 21.60 43.50 65.10 21.60 48.25 69.85 44.00 52.50 96.50 (iii) Grants to MECL 10.00 0.00 10.00 10.00 0.00 10.00 9.00 0.00 9.00 (iv) Grants to BGML 0.00 1.50 1.50 0.00 1.50 1.50 0.00 1.50 1.50 (v) Science & Technology 4.00 5.02 9.02 4.00 9.77 13.77 4.00 10.40 14.40 (vi) International Cooperation 0.00 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.25 0.25 (vii) National Mineral Awards 0.00 0.60 0.60 0.00 0.60 0.60 0.00 0.60 0.60
Total: Survey, Exploration, 210.20 446.16 656.36 299.79 480.46 780.25 431.10 515.58 946.68 Regulation & Development of Mines 5. Lump sum provision to North
Eastern Region & Sikkim (i) Geological Survey of India 19.40 0.00 19.40 19.40 0.00 19.40 17.90 0.00 17.90 (ii) Indian Bureau of Mines 2.40 0.00 2.40 2.40 0.00 2.40 5.00 0.00 5.00 Total: Lump sum provision to 21.80 0.00 21.80 21.80 0.00 21.80 22.90 0.00 22.90 North Eastern Region & Sikkim Grand Total : 232.00 466.44 698.44 321.59 499.95 821.54 454.00 537.08 991.08
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ANNUAL PLAN 2013-2014
The PSUs/Organisation-wise distribution of Approved Outlay for Annual Plan 2013-14 showing Internal Resources ( IR), Extra Budgetary Resources (EBR), Domestic Budgetary Support (DBS), Net Budget Support ( NBS) and NER is given below:-
(`. in Crore) S.No. Orgnisation OUTLAY IR EBR D.B.S. N.B.S. NER TSP
1 National Aluminium Company Ltd. 1737.00 1737.00 - - - - -
2 Hindustan Copper Ltd. 688.37 688.37 - - - - -
3 Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. - Promotional 9.00 - - 9.00 9.00 - - - Capital 20.00 20.00 - - - - -
4 Geological Survey of India 392.00 - - 392.00 392.00 17.90 7.16 -Construction 10.00 - - 10.00 10.00 - - 5 Indian Bureau of Mines 49.00 - - 49.00 49.00 5.00 1.96 -Construction 3.00 - - 3.00 3.00 - - -6 Science & Technology 10.75 6.35 0.40 4.00 4.00 - -
Total : 2919.12 2451.72 0.40 467.00 467.00 22.90 9.12
1. 10% of BS of only GSI & IBM is earmarked for expenditure in NER. 2. DBS in respect of loss making PSUs as well as those having no activities in North East Region and Foreign Aid component are exempted from earmarking of 10%. 3. 4% of provision for GSI and IBM have been earmarked to TSP as per Planning Commission Order.
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B Position of utilization certificates
As on 31.12.2012, there are 13 pending Utilisation Certificates (UCs) amounting to `.194.08 lakhs.
C. Unspent balances with the State Government and other implementation agencies as on 31.12.2012
Part-A Unspent balance with State Governments (`. in crore) Item as shown Name of the State in the Statement of AP …. …. …. …. West Bengal NCT of Delhi Puducherry Budget Estimates (Exp. Budget Vol. II)
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Part-B Unspent balance with State Governments (`. in crore) Item as shown Name of the State in the Statement of AP …. …. …. …. West Bengal NCT of Delhi Puducherry Budget Estimates (Exp. Budget Vol. II)
-NIL-
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Note: The “Implementation Agencies” here would refer to those entities other than State Government, which received the funds directly from the Ministry/Department.
Part-C Unspent balance with State Governments
However there are some PSU to whom grant/equity/loan are given:- (`. in crore) Unspent balance Grant released in 2012-13 Unspent balance for Quarter ending grant of last years 31.12.2012 Grant to Nil Nil Nil HCL(Non-Plan Expenditure) HCL(renewal Nil Nil Nil and replacement- Plan Expenditure Grant to BGML 1.08# 1.25@ 1.08# MECL (Equity) Nil Nil Nil MECL 0.09 Nil Nil (Promotional) #Retained exclusively towards settlement of terminal benefits to ex-employees whose cases are under dispute, pending before various courts. @ The Grants-in-aid(Non-Plan) released during the year towards current year expenditure under BE 2011-12 fully utilized and the Utilisation Certificate already submitted.
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Centre of Excellence
Three Centers of excellence viz (a) National Institute of Rock Mechanics (Ground Controls and Rock Mechanics) (b) Jawaharlal Nehru Research Development and Design Centre (Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium) and (c) National Institute of Miner’s Health have been setup under this Ministry. Their activities are highlighted below:
6.1 National Institute of Rock Mechanics:
The National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM) set up in 1988, is a premier centre for research in applied and basic rock mechanics. It is an ISO-9001:2000 certified Research Institute. The Institute is located in Kolar Gold Fields, and it has one unit at Bangalore. NIRM has a total staff strength of 66, out of which, 47 are Scientists and Scientific/Technical staff.
NIRM provides research and consultancy services for improving safety and productivity in the mining and civil engineering sectors and for infrastructure projects. Equipped with the state-of- the-art laboratory facilities and software, and with experienced manpower, the Institute plays a vital role in offering technical services in mining, hydro-electric and tunneling projects, site evaluation for construction of nuclear power plants and underground storage caverns for petroleum products.
NIRM carries out research work through both government-funded and industry-sponsored S&T and consultancy projects. The clientele include those involved in :
- the mining industry (metalliferous & coal mines, underground & opencast mines)
- civil engineering industry (under-ground caverns and tunnels for hydro-power projects, nuclear power project sites), and
- infrastructure development industry (underground metros and LPG/crude oil storage caverns).
Projects undertaken:
During the year 2012-13, NIRM carried out investigations for 52 research projects. The projects of national importance carried out by the Institute during the year include the geological mapping and design of rock support systems for the underground crude oil storage cavern at Padur and
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Mangalore (Karnataka), cross-hole seismic survey at Koteshwar Hydroelectric project (Uttarakhand), 3D numerical modeling at Tata Hydroelectric Project (Bhutan), and rock blasting close to structures for the Bangalore Metro Rail. NIRM also carried out proof testing and non-destructive testing (NDT) of wire ropes, mining machinery and their accessories, as per the guidelines of the Directorate General of Mines Safety, and as per international standards.
Some of the major projects undertaken by the Institute during 2012-13:
Evaluation of the stability of mines at Mochia, Balaria, Zawarmala and West Mochia, Hindustan Zinc Limited. Design of stoping parameters at Kathpal, Boula, Kaliapani & Sukinda chromite mines, Odisha. Design of partial extraction methods at Sarni and Tawa mines, Western Coalfield Ltd. Slope stability investigations at Sateli and Bicholim Mines, Goa Surface subsidence prediction at Mahamaya mine, South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. Design of longwall gate roads in 1A Seam, Kakatiya Longwall Project, Bhupalpalli, SCCL. Seismic Refraction Survey at tunnel T-48 of Dharam – Quazigund section of J&K Rail Link Project. Design of controlled blasting and for Rajasthan Atomic Power Project. 3D Numerical Modeling analysis for Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project Engineering geological investigations at crude oil storage project, Padur, Karnataka Seismotectonic evaluation for Kudankulam Nuclear Power project
Performance at a Glance
During 2012-13, NIRM completed 31 research projects, and continued investigations for another 21 projects. NIRM Scientists contributed total 17 technical papers in various national/international journals and symposia.
During the year 2012-13, the Institute registered an internal revenue generation amounting to Rs. 188 lakh (till end of November, 2012). The external cash flow till end of November, 2012 was Rs. 397 lakh.
The diverse projects reflect the vision of the Institute for quantum growth, and its resolve for self-sustainability. With a proven track record of over two decades, the Institute is poised to enter its Silver Jubilee Year during 2013-14.
Finance
For the year 2012-13, at BE stage Rs.0.77 crore under Non-Plan was allocated to NIRM which was raised to Rs.4.77 crore at RE 2012-13 stage.
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For the year 2013-14, at BE stage Rs.5.00 crore under Non- plan has been allocated for NIRM.
6.2 Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre:
JNARDDC an Autonomous Body of Ministry of Mines is a “Centre of Excellence” set up in 1989 as a joint venture of Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India and UNDP with a view to provide major R&D support system for the emerging modern aluminium industry in India.
The Centre is also recognized as a Scientific & Industrial Research organization by the Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of S&T, Govt. of India. It is the only institute of its kind in India pursuing the cause of R&D from bauxite to finished product under one roof.
The objective of the Centre is to assimilate the technology available in the country and abroad for the production of alumina & aluminium including aluminium alloys as well as to develop technical know-how for the basic engineering process and downstream areas and to provide training to the personnel employed in the Indian aluminium industries.
The Centre caters to R&D needs of both primary and secondary producers. It has made key contribution in the areas of beneficiation, characterization, technological evaluation, upgradation of bauxites, reduction of energy consumption and environmental pollution by the effective utilization of aluminium industry residue materials such as red mud, dross & scrap etc. and process modeling for the overall interest of the aluminium industry and the nation as a whole.
Major Activities
The Centre undertakes projects for the Industry and also research projects sponsored by the Ministry of Mines under the Science & Technology program.
The Centre completed five major projects in field of bauxite and alumina and five major projects were in progress till December 2012 for various government and non-government organization viz National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO, Bhubaneshwar), VEDANTA, Lanjigarh, DRDO / DMRL, Hyderabad etc. Several projects are under negotiation with NALCO, Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), HINDALCO, VEDANTA etc. Some of the major ongoing projects are given below:
Science & Technology Projects sponsored by Ministry of Mines: Preparation & certification of aluminium alloy reference materials. Development of friction stir welding technique for aluminium-steel joint. Development of rapid analytical procedures for nickel, chromium and cobalt. Development of mathematical modeling using fuzzy logic to control superheat of aluminium electrolysis bath. Development of portable analytical kit for field analysis of bauxite: Emphasis on in-situ micro-analysis of mineral entities for mineral prospecting. Outcome Budget 2013-14 (130)
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Up gradation & utilization of laterite of east and west coast deposits. Process development for production of low soda (Na2O) hydrate in bayer circuit.
Projects sponsored by aluminium industries and other organizations: Study of effect of alumina quality on solubility in electrolytic bath on lab scale NALCO, Angul. Beneficiation of low grade bauxite / laterite of Kutch and Saurashtra deposits in Gujarat. GMDC, (Gujarat Mining Development Corporation) Ahmedabad. Infrared thermography studies at alumina plant, NALCO, Damanjodi. Indigenization and development of wrought aluminium alloys for Indian defence, DRDO / DMRL, Hyderabad. Assessment of billet quality for DC Cast AA-6063 alloys, NALCO, RPU.
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power has nominated JNARDDC as a sector expert for the aluminium sector under the PAT (Perform, Achieve & Trade) Scheme in the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) under Climate Change Project launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. JNARDDC undertakes the evaluation of energy audit reports of Indian aluminium industries as a sector expert.
Patents filed :
Under the NALCO AP-7 (Asia Pacific Seven Nation Program) the Centre successfully undertook the project on Management of Bauxite Residue i.e. red mud. Accordingly, the following patents were filed under the Patents Act, 1970 for the various indigenous R&D process developed by JNARDDC and NALCO.
“Process for preparation of glass ceramic tiles utilizing red mud as the main base material”.
“Process for preparation of Light Weight Foamed Bricks (LWFBs) utilizing red mud and flyash admixtures”.
Publication and Awards: The Scientists of the Centre presented / published several technical papers in international & national seminars/journals. Important publications are listed below:
i. “Thin layer chromatographic separation of cobalt from nickel on impregnated silica gel layers: quantitative determination by digital image analysis” published in the reputed Chinese Journal of Chroamtography; October, 2012, 30 (10) 1018 -1088.
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ii. “Neutralization of red mud with pickling waste liquor using Taguchi’s design of experimental methodology”, Waste management and research, WM&R, SAGE Publication, UK, 30(9) (2012) : 922-930, iii. “Neutralization and utilization of red mud for its better waste management” published in Archive of environmental science, Taiwan (2012), 6, 13-33,
The Centre achieved an Internal and Extra Budgetary Resource generation (IEBR) of 1.28 crores upto December 2012. JNARDDC received a non-plan budgetary grant of 2.06 crores from the Ministry of Mines upto December 2012 (2012-13)
Finance
For the year 2012-13, at BE stage Rs.2.75 crore under Non-plan was allocated to JNARDDC which was raised to Rs.3.30 crore at RE 2012-13 stage.
Rs. 3.60 crore at BE stage was allocated under Non-Plan during the financial year 2013-14.
6.3 National Institute of Miners’ Health
National Institute of Miners’ Health, Nagpur (NIMH) set up in 1990 is an autonomous Institute established under Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India with the objective of promotion of occupational health and prevention of occupational diseases among workers employed in mining and mineral based industries. The Institute is providing technical support services in health surveillance, workplace airborne dust monitoring, noise exposure profile, vibration related health risk studies, ergonomic assessment of HEMMs, etc. to mines and mineral based industries.
The main objectives of the Institute include:
Promotion of health and prevention of diseases among persons employed in mines and mineral based industries. Research & development to ensure safe and healthy extraction of the country’s mineral wealth. Assessment of health hazards in the work environment of mines and allied industries for regulatory and remedial measures. Develop human resources in the field of occupational health, hygiene and safety.
Facilities available:
The institute has adequate infrastructure, equipments and trained manpower to conduct surveys and studies required under Mines Act, 1952 and subordinate legislations and research in occupational health and hygiene relating to mines. The Institute has state-of-the-art facilities for Health surveillance for notified diseases; Personal exposure assessment for noise, dust and vibration; Risk assessment of work environment for dust, noise and vibration; Determination of free silica in airborne Respirable dust and analysis for heavy metals; Human Resource
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Development in Occupational Health and Hygiene; Research facilities relating to biomarkers in occupational diseases and Assessment of health risk due to vibration in mining machineries. The institute is also developing expertise in health impact assessment and sustainable development relating to mining projects.
Activities during the year 2012-13
Technical Support Services/S&T Projects/Post Graduate Students’ Dissertation Projects:
Pursuing the vision of “Safe Mines and Healthy Miners” with the mission “Indian mining and mineral industry sans occupational diseases”, the Institute provides Technical Support Services to mining and mineral processing industry through clientele sponsored projects; conducts research through Science &Technology projects sponsored by Ministry of Mines; and offers facilities to students for dissertation projects. In addition, in 2012, NIMH conducted evaluation of medical records of 93 subjects suffering from various respiratory problems for detection of Silicosis among Stone Mine Workers.
Some Major Industry Sponsored Projects:
Airborne Respirable Dust, Noise & Illumination Studies at Velliperingiyam Limestone mines M/s. Ultra-tech Cement Limited, Tamil Nadu. Vibration exposure and health risk assessment studies in the use of mining equipments at Jilling & Langlota Mines of Essel Mining & Mineral Industries Limited, Odisha. Airborne Respirable Dust Survey, Noise Monitoring and Vibration Studies at Panchpatmali Bauxite Mines of NALCO Ltd., Odisha and at Mangampet Baryte mines, APMDC, Andhra Pradesh. Health Surveillance Programme- Periodical Medical Examination of employees of Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation: Mangampet Barytes Mines. Periodical Medical Examination of employees of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation.
S&T Projects sponsored by Ministry of Mines
Development of a protocol for evaluation of vibration hazard potential of mining equipment (completed). Systematic study of potential biomarkers of occupational diseases in miners (Ongoing). A Pilot study on Health Status of Mine workers and nearby Population around Iron Ore Mines (Ongoing).
Aarogya Khanik software:
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Conference on Safety in Mines. The software is an important tool for health evaluation studies, generating reports as per Form “O’ under Mines Rules and statistical analysis of the data. The Institute plans to patent the software.
Important events/achievements:
Two days’ workshop on “Notified Diseases in Mines”
The Institute organized a two days’ workshop on “Notified Diseases in Mines” in collaboration with Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS) on 21st & 22nd Feb 2012. The workshop was attended by 22 participants from different mining companies. The purpose of workshop was to create awareness among the mine officials and medical doctors about the Notified Disease under Mines Act, 1952 and importance of detection, control and reporting.
Four days National workshop on “Detection of Pneumoconiosis and use of ILO Classification 2000”
National Institute of Miners’ Health organized VIIIth DGMS-ILO-AIR PNEUMO-NIMH National training workshop on “Detection of Pneumoconiosis and use of ILO Classification 2000” in collaboration with DGMS, ILO and AIR PNEUMO Project from 30th October to 2nd November 2012 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The programme was attended by 51 medical officers from different mining companies and organizations. The workshop included on- hand training exercises in use of ILO Classification, 2000 followed by examination based on x- ray evaluation exercise for AIR-Pneumo Certificate of Proficiency.
National Conference on Biomarkers in Health and Diseases
The institute will be organizing a National Conference on, “Biomarkers in Health and Diseases” on February 21st & 22nd 2013. The conference is supported by Indian Council of Medical Research, Department of Science and Technology and Department of Biotechnology.
Meeting of Research Advisory Council
The meeting of Research Advisory Council of NIMH was held on 24th Jan 2012 under the Chairmanship of Prof. S P Banerjee. In the meeting, RAC reviewed research projects and clientele sponsored projects and suggested improvement wherever necessary. While appreciating necessity for expansion of the Institute, the committee endorsed the future plans of the Institute.
Publications/Presentations
The officers and staff of Institute published five (5) scientific papers in various national and international journals.
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Conferences /Workshops/ Training Programme The officers of the Institute attended 10 conferences/seminars /workshops and contributed as faculties and delegates.
Finance
For the year 2012-13, at BE stage Rs.1.50 crore under Non-Plan was allocated to NIMH which was raised to Rs.1.70 crore at RE 2012-13 stage.
Rs. 180 crore was allocated at BE stage under Non-Plan during the financial year 2013-14.
Non-Ferrous Materials Technology Development Centre (NFTDC)
Non Ferrous Technology Development Centre (NFTDC) is a registered society under aegis of Ministry of Mines setup in 1990 at Hyderabad. The major objectives are to develop technical knowledge and basic engineering for production of products related to non-ferrous materials, to research and develop sophisticated high technology non-ferrous materials with a view to progressively indigenizes supplies of these materials and products and to undertake pilot plant production of sophisticated high technology products for critical requirements of the defense, electronics, atomic energy ,space and other sectors. It is a non grant institution and functioning in a self finance mode.
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Annexure-I OUTCOME BUDGET 2013-14 (`. in lakhs) S. Name of Objective/ Outlay 2013-14 Quantifiable Projected Processes/ Remarks/ No. Scheme/ Outcome Deliverables/ Outcomes Timelines Risk Factors Programme Physical Outputs 1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Non- Plan Comple- Plan mentary Extra Budgetary Resources 1. Geological Survey of India (i)Survey & Creation and - 6505.00. - (i) Specialised Furnished in Continua- Mapping updating of Thematic Mapping Appendix 1 tion of (Mission-I) national (in sq km)(1:25k) Item(a) schemes geoscientific :18,000 from the last information and (ii) Systematic Financial knowledge base Geological Year 2012- Mapping (in sq through ground, 13 and the km) (1:50k) :2000 marine and iii) Geochemical quantified airborne surveys. Mapping (in sq outputs will km) (1:50k): be 75,000 completed (iv)Geophysical as per Mapping(1.50K) schedule. 27000
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 v) Multisensor Survey (in lkm): 30,000 (vi) Heliborne Survey (in lkm): 15,000 Marine Survey : Parametric Studies within EEZ & beyond (a) Bathymetry (l km) :3000 (b) Magnetic (lkm): 3000 (c) Swath Bathymetry (sq. km.) :40000 (vii) Systematic Coverage within TW (sq km) :1500 (ii)Mineral Identification - 2300.00 - (i)Large Scale Mapping Furnished in -do- Exploration as well as (sq km) :4,500 Appendix.-I (Mission- preliminary (ii)Detailed Mapping(sq item(b) II) assessment of km) :50 the mineral (iii) Drilling (m) :70,000 resources. (including 10,000m outsourcing). (iii)Info. Computerised - 1460.00 - 30 nos. Furnished in -do- Dissemi- archival, Appendix.-I nation analyses, item (c) (Mission- retrieval of III) geoscientific data and creation of
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 theme-based relational database. Dissemination of data through maps, publications, customization etc. (iv)Special- Geoscientific - 700.00 - 80 nos. Furnished in -do- ised input to water Appendix.-I Investi- resource item(d) gation development, (Mission- transport and IV) miscellaneous civil engineering projects. Geo- environmental investigations for both regional and site specific studies. Greater emphasis on natural hazard studies and disaster management including
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 earthquake and landslide zonation studies. Study of 5 Research Items Antarctic and Arctic Continent (iv) Petrology, - 635.00 - 30 nos. Furnished in -do- Research & Palaeontology, Appendix.-I Develop- Geochronology item(e) ment and Photo Other Geology and Exploration Remote Sensing etc. for support to various ongoing projects and to sort out the identified problems. (v) Human Training in - 550.00 - 75 nos. items Furnished in -do- Resource Specialized Appendix.-I Develop- fields for item(f) ment upgradation (Mission- of technology V) and expertise. (vi)Moder- Modernisation - 24544.00* - - Furnished in -do- *Includes nisation and expansion Appendix 1 Rs.21300.00 and of laboratories Item(g) lakh for
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Replace- and survey payment of 5th ment facilities instalment of aiming at Rs.13100.00 refurbishing lakh and and upgrading balance amount the in house for partial capabilities of amount of 6th GSI. instalment in respect of acquisition of OGRV. Tribal Sub Welfare - 716.00.00 - Furnished in Plan service to the Appendix 1 tribal people. Item(h) Provision Development - 1790.00 - Mission -1 for NER of North (i) Specialised Thematic Eastern Mapping (in sq Region km)(1:25k): 2500 (ii)Systematic Geological Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k): 2000 (iii)Geochemical Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k) :4500 (iv)Geophysical Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k): 700 Mission-II (i)Large Scale Mapping (sq km): 300 (ii)Detailed Mapping(sq
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 km): 8 (iii)Drilling(m) (includes other investigations):2400 Mission III Inf. Dissm. (in nos) :5 Mission IV Sp. Inv and R&D (in nos): 15 Mission V HRD (No. of Types): 8
Total: (GSI) - 39200.00 - Plan For 45033.00 maintain- ing basic adminis- trative expenses of GSI. Total:(GSI) 45033.00 - Non-Plan Grand Total: 45033.00 39200.00 - (GSI)
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8
(i)Pro- Proving of - 900.00 - i) Drilling :6850 mts Preparation and 1 to 1.5 Wherever, the
motional Mineral ii)Associated submission of years for mineral Reserves geological activities Geological physical prospects are (mapping, survey, reports work & located in forest sampling, analysis, incorporating sub- area, the geological report and delineation of mission of exploration shall ore body modelling. structure of ore report. be taken up body along with subject to geological necessary forest reserves. clearance.
Pro- Proving of - i) Drilling :685 mts
motional Mineral ii) Associated in NE State Reserves geological activities (mapping, survey, sampling, analysis, geological report and ore body modelling.
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 (ii)Capital - - 2000.00 Replacement of To improve the One year Action initiated plants & equipment. productivity and for gainful performance. utilisation of fund.
Total: - 900.00 2000.00
MECL 3 Indian Bureau of Mines Scheme To ensure --- 1479.00 --- For enforcement of It is a continuous 2500 All the activities No.1: systematic and MCDR and for approval process for Inspection under various Inspection sustainable of Mining Plans/Scheme achieving of mines schemes/ of Mines development of of Mining 2500 scientific & and 12 programme of for scientific mineral mines/sites will be systematic RMGS will IBM are in inspected and 12 mining, mineral be accordance with & resources, Regional Mining conservation and completed its charter of systematic promotion of Geological Studies protection of during the functions notified mining, conservation of (RMGS) will be carried mines year 2013- by the mineral minerals, out. Outcome of this environment, 14 Government on conservation protection of scheme is systematic & through 6th March 2003. & mines mine scientific development of progressively Fulfilment of the environment environment mineral deposits, better compliance target is subject .. through conversation of minerals, of statutory to the availability statutory protection of environment provisions. of sanctioned enforcement of and sustainable closure strength of of mines and updating of inspecting MM (D&R) inventory of minerals, and officers, Act 1957, implementation of throughout the MCDR 1988 threshold values of year. and relevant minerals. Mining Plans, portions of Schemes of Mining and MCR 1960 and mine closure plans are community also being approved by development in IBM and are being monitored for their Outcome Budget 2013-14 (143)
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 mining areas, effective implementation. by carrying out regular inspections/stu dies of mines, other than coal, petroleum & natural gas atomic minerals & minor minerals. Scheme To ensure value --- 634.00 --- The activities under this It is a continuous All these Fulfilment of the No.2 addition to the scheme are carried out in process for activities target is subject to Mineral low grade ores, IBM's 03 laboratories and upgrading low will be the availability of Beneficiatio which are pilot plants situated at grade ores and completed sanctioned n Studies otherwise Nagpur, Ajmer & minerals and during the strength of utilisation of going as wastes Bengaluru. In these 3 assists the year 2013- officers & staff, low grade and to help laboratories 60 ore industry 14 throughout the and sub directly or dressing investigations particularly the year. grade ores indirectly to the (Regional), 40,000 small mine and analysis mineral chemical analysis and owners and of environ- industry for 2,300 mineralogical monitoring of mental optimum studies (Regional) will be mine effluent samples exploitation of conducted. Besides, in- parameters. It is mineral plant studies will be also a part of the resources of the carried out as and when conservations country. required. Most of the studies which is Further, mineral deposits found in statutory analysis of air nature fall short of the obligation of IBM water, solid grade required by wastes etc. for consuming industries and monitoring of therefore, needs up mine effluent gradation by ore dressing
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 parameters are process to suggest ways also being and means of their carried out. economic utilization, as a part of conservation studies. Scheme To estimate the --- 401.00 --- Updation of National Updated NMI as All these Completion of No.3 National Mineral Inventory per UNFC will activities updating of multi- Technolo- Mineral (NMI) adopting UNFC facilitate planners will be mineral lease gical Reserves and as on 01/04/2013: to formulate plans completed hold maps along upgradation preparation of Intermediate updation of and strategies for during the with forest and Mineral maps NMI as on 1.4.2013 will exploration and year 2013- overlays is moderni- with forest be taken up for 10 exploitation of 14. subject to the sation overlays, to minerals. mineral deposits timely availability ensure Updation of data on RP and entrepreneurs of forest maps development of areas: Updation of data to make from Forest new mining on RP areas granted and investment Survey of India methods, monitoring progress of decisions. Mineral scientific & PL/ML granted. Maps with Forest systematic Updation of Multi- outlays will have development of mineral maps: special mineral 100 multi-mineral significance for resources leasehold maps with chalking out all including forest overlays will be future plans for environmental updated. ecological management of Technical Consultancy sustainable mines, to Services: development. develop human 05-07 Mining and Consultancy/ resources and Geological & Survey Mining Research infrastructure. assignments will be assignment will completed. ensure scientific Mining Research & systematic Assignments: development of 03-04 Environmental, mineral resources Geotechnical & SDF including
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 assignments will be environmental completed management of Training: - 16 Courses mines. Training for the Officers of IBM, courses on various State DGMs and Industry aspects of mining personnel will be geology, ore conducted. beneficiation and Outcome of this scheme environment will is to benefit mineral improve the skill industry through its and knowledge of scientific, techno- those engaged in economic, research the mineral oriented studies and industry. training on various aspects of mining, geology, ore beneficiation and environment, to ensure R & D efforts on sustainable mine development with protection of environment and pollution control. Further, the outcome for this scheme to update the National Mineral Reserves and preparation of mineral inventory. Scheme No. To collect data --- 250.00 --- Following publications It is continuous All these In addition to 4: on mines & will be prepared/ process of publica- collection of data Collection minerals released : dissemination of tions will from statutory processing, through Statistical: data on mines and be sources, IBM also disseminatio statutory I) Monthly Statistics of minerals through prepared/ collects data n of data on returns and Mineral Production- 12 various statistical released from other mines & other means issues (Jan-Dec.2013) and technical during the sources like all
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 minerals with a view to ii) Indian Mineral publications. year 2013- State Govts., through process, Industry at a Glance- 14 DGCI & S, various analysis and 2012-13 issue Kolkata, Coal publications disseminate the iii) Statistical Profile of Controller, data through Minerals- 2012-13 issue Kolkata, Ministry various iv) Directory of Mines as of Commerce statistical and on 31.3.2013 &Industry, technical vi) Directory of Mining Ministry of Steel, publications. Leases as on 31.3.2013 Ministry of Technical: Petroleum & i) IMYB 2012 Natural Gas, New ii) Finalization of Delhi, DGMS Monograph on Chromite. etc., Therefore iii) Updation/preparation completion of of bulletin on topical these publications interest will be taken up are subject to & one will be released. timely receipt of iv) Two issues of Bulletin data from these on Mineral Information sources and (April-Sept.2013 & availability of Oct.13- Mar.14) sanctioned v) Bulletin on Mining strength of Leases & Prospecting officers / staff Licenses, 2012 issue throughout the vi) Market Survey on one year. mineral
The outcome of this scheme is to create database on mines & minerals and to disseminate data through various statistical and technical publications,
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 which are very much useful for planning and taking policy decisions by Govt. and mineral industry. The entire mining industry & concerned Govt. Departments look to IBM as the agency for providing statistical and other related information on mining and mineral industry in the country. IBM has also been recognized as one of the sub-system of National Information System of Science & Technology (NISSAT).
Scheme To develop an --- 1355.00 --- After approval of SFC, Identification of Identificati Software No.5 Online publishing of EOI & software on of development Computerised National tendering for identifying development software work will be Online Mineral System Integrator (SI) agency. Initiation developme initiated by the Register of Information will be done and work of software nt agency identified agency. Mining System by order will be awarded to development work during the Tenement linking Central qualified SI. Action for year System and State Govt. development of software 2013-14 Organizations will be initiated. engaged in administration of mineral resources (excluding
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 atomic minerals, oil & natural gas) in the country. Scheme No. To isolate & --- 85.00 --- Action as per DPR will Action as per DPR Action as Action as per 6: Capacity monitor areas be initiated. will be initiated. per DPR DPR will be Building of of illegal will be initiated. State Govts mining initiated. - effectively by Development development of & ore accounting Implementat software with ion of Ore interface to Accounting Railways, ports Software and customs.
Tribal Area 196.00 Sub Plan Tribal Welfare Fund Provision Development - 500.00 - for of mineral NER(lump sector in NER sum)
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Total (IBM) - 4900.00 - Plan
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 For 5250.00 - - maintaining basic adminis- trative expenses of IBM Total: (IBM) 5250.00 - - Non-Plan Grand Total 5250.00 4900.00 - : (IBM) 4 Bharat 150.00 - - As BGML was closed, . Gold therefore, Mines Ltd. no quantifiable For deliverables. meeting expenses on main- tenance of essential services.
Total:BGML 150.00 - - (Non-Plan)_ 5 Hindustan The following are the Maintaining Copper major equipment which existing Ltd. have been proposed to production/ be purchased:- targetting higher 1.Replace- For achieving production Without R&R,
ment & Maximum - - 3800.00 1. Circuit Breaker of levels. the overall Renewals utilization of Refinery.
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 the existing 2. 20K Rectifier. production plant and 3. Cooling Element. target can not mines 4. Reaction Shaft. be achieved. machinery by 5. Economizer of LJT replacement Boiler and renewals. 6. BD Blower imported Spares. 7. Renovation of Furnace ESP. 8. CJD Burner. 9. Pneumatic Dust Conveying System. 10. Renovation of Dryer ESP.
2.Mine For achieving - - 7000.00 11.Blast Hole Drilling. Without MDE Develop- maximum 12. Loading & Hauling achieving ment mine output Equipment. maximum Expendi- from both 13. Explosives. mine output ture KCC & MCP from both
mines. KCC & MCP
mines is not ______possible. 3.Green New - - 1000.00 - Without new Field Prospecting To become Self- prospecting Expansion licences/ sufficient licences/ mining leases w.r.t.Copper mining leases to become Concentrate. long term self- sufficient growth plan to
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 w. r.t. copper become self- concentrate. sufficient w.r.t. copper concentrate is not possible. ______4.Mine For achieving - - 57037.00 14. Khetri Mine. Without Mine
Expansion long term 15.Banwas Mine. To become Self- Expansion growth and 16. Kolihan Mine. sufficient long term becoming 17. Surda Mine. w.r.t.Copper growth plan to self-sufficient 18. Rakha Mine. Concentrate. become self- w.r.t. copper 19. Kendadih Mine. sufficient w.r.t concentrate. copper concentrate is not possible. Total: HCL - - 68837.00 6 Other Pro-
grammes: S&T Research & R&D Projects Conti- Development catering to the national nuous work on requirements and for nature of mining & building the research
non-ferrous capabilities and work. metals. strength of the mineral & non-ferrous metals.
Total : (S&T) - 400.00 675.00
Plan For 1125.00 - -
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 meeting of the salary of three autonomous bodies (JNARDDC , NIRM & NIMH)Inter national cooperation and for National Mineral Awards.
Total : (S&T) 1125.00 - - Non-Plan Total : (S&T) 1125.00 400.00 675.00 7 National Alumi- nium Company Ltd.
1.Ongoing Increase in - - 4200.00 Production at the Production at the The final - Schemes: Capacity following major plant following major and 1(a)(Phase- :Bauxite Units Bauxite :15 Lakh plant Units balance II Mines 48 Ton, Bauxite :15 Lakh works, are Expansion : Lakh to 63 Alumina Hydrate: 5.25 Ton, to be 1. Alumina Lakh Ton, Lakh Ton Alumina completed -4th Alumina Aluminium 115000 Hydrate: 5.25 during the
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Stream, Refinery : Ton Power: 240MW Lakh ton plan year 2. 15.75 Lakh to Aluminium to Aluminium 21 Lakh Ton 101250 Ton maintain - 4th Pot Smelter : Power: 1268 MU the rated Line, 3,45,000 to capacity. 3. IX and X 4,60,000 Ton, units of CPP : 960 CPP MW to 1200 MW. 1(b)Utkal Development - - 6500.00 The project is under No output is The Local E-Coal of a captive implementation, after projected from project is resistance, Land Mine coal mine completion of the the project under acquisition and (Utkal-E) to project the coal during 13-14. implement forest clearance cater the coal production will be 2.00 ation, are the key risk requirement Million Ton per year. planned to factor. of 9th and10th be unit of the commissio Captive ned during power plant. the year 2013-14. 1(c)Up- To expand the - - 5000.00 The project is under Production The final Stabilisation of gradation fourth stream commissioning, after Alumina and the project. of Alumina of alumina completion of the Hydrate:50000 balance plant plant capacity project the incremental MT is projected works, are from 5.25 to production of Alumina during the year to be 7.0Lakh ton Hydrate will be 175000 along with completed by improving MT alongwith required required quantity during the in technology quantity of Bauxite. of Bauxite plan year taken from 150000 MT. to Alumina maintain Pechiney the rated
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 (presently part capacity. of Rio Tinto Alumina). 1(d)Green Exploring the - - 114000.00 No output from Green 1. No output is 1.Outcome 1. CCS field prospects of field projects is projected from are linked clearance for projects & Greenfield projected. the project to the Nuclear Expansion Smelter plant 1. Equity contribution during 13-14. obtaining power plant. Plan and power in JV project with 2. Equity the 2. State Govt plant, along NPCIL. contribution to various clearance for with several 2. Investment in Solar the proposed JV pre- the Smelter related and other wind power project is project Site. upstream and project to start. projected subject approvals downstream 3. Finalisation of DPR to receipt of the and projects such and other agreements requisite clearances as Nuclear of Gujarat Refinery clearances. needed. Power, project to commence. 3. Wind power - Hence no Expansion in II project to be specific abroad. commissioned. timeline 4. The equity could be contribution to projected. the JV with NPCIL is expected to complete during the year subject to the clearance by CCS of GoI. 5. Finalisation of rawmaterial and power linkage for Gujarat
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 project is expected to complete. 1(e)Wind Installation of - - 600.00 Power : 50.4 MW 80 MU of power Residual - Power a 50.4 MW generation is works to plant-1 Wind power projected during complete plant in the the year. during State of 2013-14 Andhra to Pradesh with attaining an investment the rated of Rs. 274 capacity. Crore. 1(f)Pottangi To cater the - - 300.00 No output is projected No output is No Mining lease Bauxite bauxite during the year. projected from timeline recommendatio Mine and requirement the project could be n by the state 5th Stream of the alumina during 2013-14. specified. Government. Refinery refinery when 2. Subject to the production receipt of from fourth Mining stream takes lease,pre-project off. activities are expected to begin during the year. 1(g) 220 Up-gradation - - 2200.00 No output is projected 1. No output is 1. The - KA of amperage during the year. projected from pre- Upgradation in Smelter Pot 1. Fund projected is the project project of Smelter lines from meant for various pre- during 2013-14. activies potline present 185 project consultancy . such as Ka to 220 Ka, finalisation
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 including of additional technology power and DPR generating are to be Unit in CPP. completed during the year. 2. New Commissioning - - 500.00 No output is projected 1. No output is 1. The - Schemes: of a 2 x 250 during the year 1. Fund projected from pre- 2(a). Kwh Power projected is meant for the project project 2 x 250 plant at the various pre-project during 13-14. activities Power existing consultancy. 2. Finalisation of such as Plant Location of technology, finalisation CPP (Angul, generation of Orissa) to capacity are to technology meet the be completed and DPR power during the year. are to be requirement completed of Smelter during the after the 220 year. Ka Upgradation. 3.Schemes To maintain - - 40400.00 Production at the Production at the Plan aimed at the following major plant following major outlay to Maximising production/pr Units Bauxite : 48 plant Units be spent Benefits: oductivity in Lakh Ton Bauxite :48 Lakh during the Additions/ different Alumina Hydrate: Ton, year out to Modi- segments of 15.75 Lakh Ton Alumina maintain fications/ the Company Aluminium 345000 Hydrate: 15.75 the rated Renewals/ Ton and Power: 960 Lakh ton capacity. Replace- MW. Aluminium
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 ments 303750 Ton (AMRs) Power: 5073 MU. Total: - - 173700.00 NALCO
8 Construc- Building - 1000.00 - GSI:-Construction tion construction :(i) GSI TI Complex at in Geological Bandladuga, Survey of Hyderabad,(ii)Phase-II India Lab Complex;, Chemical Lab Building including Conference Hall, at RSAS, Vasudha Bhavan, GSI Complex at Bangalore,(iii)Office- cum-Lab Complex for GSI at Shillong, and - (iv)Office Buldg. including development of the site and bulk services at Guindy, Chennai. Building - construction 300.00 - IBM :- Construction of in Indian Office Building for Bureau of IBM at Bhubaneswar. Mines
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Total: - 1300.00 - Constructions 9 Secretariat 2150.00 - - . Proper This provision is for Secretariat expenditure
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 of the Ministry (including provision of `.150.00 lakh for Commission of Enquiry) Total: (Sectt. 2150.00 - - Proper) Non-Plan
GRAND 245212.00 TOTAL: 53708.00 46700.00
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Annexure-II DETAILS OF ACTUAL ACHIVEMENTS VIS-À-VIS INTENDED OUTCOMES INDICATED IN OUTCOME BUDGET 2011-12 (`. Lakhs) S. Name of the Objectives/ Outlay 2011-12 Quantifiable Process/ Achievements Remarks/Risk No Scheme/ Outcome Deliverables Timeliness Programme 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Geological BE RE Survey of India (i) Survey & Creation and 5791.00 5791.00 (i) Specialised Continuation (i) Specialised Multi-sensor Mapping updating of national Thematic Mapping of schemes Thematic Mapping Survey suffered as (Mission-I) geoscientific (in sq km)(1:25k) from last (in sq km)(1:25k) Navigational information and 8494 Financial 12,144 System PAN-2100 knowledge base (ii) Systematic year (2010- (ii) Systematic was not working through ground, Geological Mapping 11) and the Geological (in sq km) (1:50k) Mapping (in sq km) marine and airborne quantified 980 (1:50k) 1037 outputs will surveys. iii) Geochemical iii) Geochemical Mapping (in sq km) be Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k) 25190 completed (1:50k) 47,554.4 (iv) Geophysical as schedule (iv) Geophysical Mapping (in sq km) Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k) 19223 (1:50k) 19,865 (v) Multisensor (v) Multisensor Survey (in l km) Survey (in l km) 29965 4139 Marine Survey : Parametric Studies within EEZ & beyond
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (a) Bathymetry Marine Survey : (l km) 3000 Parametric Studies (b) Swath within EEZ & Bathymetry (sq. beyond km.) 65900 (a) Bathymetry (l (c) Magnetic (l km) 3572 km) 3000 (b) Swath Bathymetry (sq. km.) 68,853 (c) Magnetic (l km) 3572 (ii)Mineral Identification as 2184.00 2184.00 (i) Large Scale - do - (i) Large Scale Exploration well as preliminary Mapping (sq km) Mapping (sq km) ξ Including (Mission-II) assessment of the 1591 1879.9 1857.25 m drilling mineral resources. (ii) Detailed (ii) Detailed under M-IV and Mapping(sq km) Mapping (sq km) 190.8 m drilling by 32 45.105 DGM, Maharastra (iii) Drilling (m) (iii) Drilling (m) in Central Region 64556 63,097.45 ξ and 291.45m redrilling under M- IIB (iii) Info. Computerised 1444.00 1444.00 (in nos) 30 - do - (in nos) 30 Dissemination archival, analyses, All the Items (Mission-III) retrieval of undertaken and geoscientific data completed and creation of theme-based relational database. Dissemination of data through maps, publications,
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 customization etc. (iv)Specialised Geoscientific input 493.00 493.00 91+ 1@@ (in - do - 88+7ψ ψAdditional Items Investigation to water resource nos) under MIV during 46 (Mission-IV) development, 2010-12 transport and The item entitled miscellaneous civil “R&D Project to engineering design an projects. Geo- alternative signal environmental source in place of investigations for explosives for both regional and multi-channel site specific studies. seismic Greater emphasis on instruments” natural hazard SER/CHQ/ studies and disaster CGD/2010/077- management Preliminary including geological/ earthquake and geotechnical landslide zonation assessment of cloud studies. burst affected Karligad village, Study of Antarctic district Dehradun and Arctic by a team of Continent Geologists during September 2011. Damage survey of Sikkim earthquake by a team of Geologists and Geophysists during September 2011
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 after 18th September 2011 earthquake of Sikkim. Studies of Seismicity in and around Idukku district, Kerala by a team of Geologists and Geophysists during January 2012 taken up at the request of empowered committee by Hon’ble Supreme Court. Airport site survey in Burdwan district, West Bengal taken up during February 2011
B.G. Railway Tunnel in Ranchi district, Jharkhand taken up during December 2011
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (GL/NR/HQ/2010/ 040); (v) Petrology, 641.00 641.00 39+1$$ (in nos) - do - All the 40 Items Publication of Research & Palaeontology, undertaken and Paleontological Development and Geochronology,Phot completed. Indica entitled Other Exploration o Geology and “Neogene fossils (Mission-IV) Remote Sensing etc. from Kathiawar, for support to Gujarat, India with various ongoing special reference to projects and to sort taxonomic out the identified description of problems. Mollusca and Corals” SER/CHQ/MIV/07 4 – $$ Additional RP Item taken up from EPE Division, DGCO, New Delhi (RP/CHQ/PSS/201 0/073) (vi)Human Training in 1160.00 1160.00 (in nos) 63 - do - 87+Orientation - Resource specialised fields Courses Development for upgradation of (Mission-V) technology and expertise. (vii)Modernisation Modernisation and 3853.00 19989.00 - - - and Replacement expansion of (S&T Support laboratories and System) survey facilities aiming at
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 refurbishing and upgrading the in house capabilities of GSI.
Tribal Sub Plan Welfare service to 724.00 724.00 - -do- - (TSP) the tribal people
Provision for Development of 1810.00 1810.00 Mission I Mission I NER North Eastern Areas (i) Specialised (i) Specialised Thematic Mapping Thematic (in sq km)(1:25k): Mapping (in sq 890 km)(1:25k): 1332 (ii) Systematic (ii) Systematic Geological Geological Mapping (in sq Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k): 980 km) (1:50k): 1037 iii) Geochemical iii) Geochemical Mapping (in sq Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k): 4230 km) (1:50k): 5537 (iv) Geophysical (iv) Geophysical Mapping (in sq Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k): 830 km) (1:50k) : 750 Mission II Mission II (i) Large Scale (i) Large Scale Mapping (sq km): Mapping (sq km) : 68 100.05 (ii) Detailed (ii) Detailed Mapping (sq km): Mapping(sq km): 2.2 2.35 (iii) Drilling (m): (iii) Drilling (m)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2430 (includes (includes other other investigations) : investigations) 2056.15 Mission III Mission III Inf. Dism. (in nos): Inf. Dism. (in 4 nos) : 4 Mission IV Mission IV Sp. Inv and R&D Sp. Inv and R&D (in nos): 12 (in nos) :12 Mission V Mission V HRD (No. of HRD (No. of Types): 9 Types) : 10
Total:(GSI)Plan 18100.00 34236.00
GSI For maintaining 37580.00 37110.00 (Non-Plan) basic administrative expenses of GSI Total:(GSI) 37580.00 37110.00 Non-Plan Grand Total: GSI 55680.00 71346.00
2 Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. (i)Promotional Proving of Mineral 800.00 800.00 i) Drilling : 6700 One year8. i) Drilling : 4605 Reserves mts. mts ii) The
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ii)Associated exploration was geological carried out in 6 activities number of (mapping, survey, schemes out of sampling, which 4 schemes analysis, namely, Tikhi geological report Extension for and ore body lead Zinc and modelling. Dhol-ki-patti for Phosphorite, both in Rajasthan, Rajabasa block for high MgO Flux grade rock in Odisha were continuing from previous year and physical work have been completed. While one new schemes namely Gurla (North) for copper-lead-zinc in Rajastan were commenced during the year. iii) Geological report for Phosphorite in Dhol-ki-patti was
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 submitted during the year where in 1.264 m.t. of rock Phosphorite reserves were estimated.
(ii) Promotional i) Drilling : Field activities of in NE States 175.00 mts* Nimi-piyaktsu ii) The block were exploration work affected by heavy in Rupa for rains/ in non Dolomite in working seasons in Arunachal the state of Pradesh and Nagaland. Tongnub for Limestone in Meghalaya were continuing from previous year and physical work have been completed. While one new scheme namely Nimi-payaktsu block for limestone in Nagaland is commenced during the year.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total 4780mts. The outlay of Rs.800 lakhs fully utilized. (iii)Capital 900.00 900.00 Replacement of During the Rs. 900 lakhs plants & year have been fully equipment utilised during the year. Total:MECL 1700.00 1700.00 3 Indian Bureau of Mines Scheme No. 1: To ensure 674.20 914.00 Inspection of Annual During the Consequent to Inspection of systematic and mines for Programme: period 2563 inspection of mines for sustainable enforcement of Inspection mines inspected mines, 4013 scientific and development of MCDR and for of mines – and 12 RMGS violations were systematic mineral resources, approval of 2500 completed. pointed out to the mining, mineral promotion of Mining Plans RMGS - 12 mine owners & conservation and conservation of /Scheme of during this period mines minerals, protection Mining - 2500 1924 violations environment. of mine Regional Mining were rectified; 10 environment Geological prosecution cases through statutory Studies (RMGS) launched; 05 cases enforcement of MM - 12 decided and 09 (D&R) Act 1957, Mining Plans, compounded. MCDR 1988 and Schemes of Besides, mining relevant portions of Mining and mine operations were MCR 1960 and closure plans are suspended in 398 community also being mines where development in approved by IBM mining is not mining areas, by and are being carried out as per carrying out regular monitored for the approved
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 inspections/studies their effective mining plan/ of mines, other than implementation. scheme of mining. coal, petroleum & Besides, 181 natural gas, atomic Mining Plans, 351 minerals & minor Schemes of mining minerals. and 40 Final Mine Closure Plans approved. Incidentally, revenue of Rs. 13.25 lakhs generated. These activities have contributed to systematic & scientific development of mineral deposits, conservation of minerals, protection of environment, check on illegal mining and monitoring of community development, sustainable closure of mines, updation of inventory of minerals and implementation of
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 threshold values of minerals.
Scheme No. 2: To ensure value 483.70 509.00 Following Annual During the These activities Mineral addition to the low activities under Programme period , 65 Ore have ensured value Beneficiation grade ores, which this scheme are :Ore Dressing addition to low / Studies – are otherwise going carried out in Dressing Investigations, sub-grade ores and utilization of low as wastes and to IBM's 3 Investi- 49,139 Chemical optimum recovery grade and sub help directly or laboratories and gations 70 Analysis & 2,408 of ores and grade ores and indirectly to the pilot plant Chemical Mineralogical minerals. analysis of mineral industry for situated at Analysis Examinations Environmental environ- optimum Nagpur, Ajmer 50,000 and 01 in plant parameters could mental samples exploitation of and Bangalore. Mineralogical study were be monitored mineral resources of Ore Dressing Exami- carried out. through analysis of the country. Investigations - nations - environmental Further, analysis of 70, Chemical 2500, samples. air, water, solid Analysis - 50,000 Inplant Incidentally, wastes etc. for Mineralogical Studies – as revenue of Rs. monitoring of mine Examinations - and when 92.72 lakhs was effluent parameters 2,500 Implant required. generated. are also being Studies - as and carried out. when required. Scheme No. 3: To estimate the 337.90 348.90 Updation of NMI Completion Updation of Updated NMI Techno-logical National Mineral as on 1.4.2010: (i) of all NMI facilitates planners upgradation & Reserves & Data collection activities as on 1.4.2010: to formulate plans Modernization Preparation of for freehold areas during the i) Data collected & strategies for Mineral Maps with & Public Sector year 2011- for 5100 deposits exploration & forest overlays. leasehold areas 12 ii) Deposit-wise exploitation of To ensure for 5100 deposits. inventories mineral deposits development of new (ii) Processing, tabulated for and entrepreneurs mining methods, finalization & 4250 deposits. to make investment
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 scientific and tabulation of iii) & iv) decisions. Multi systematic deposit wise Synthesis & mineral maps development of inventory for 40 computerization enable to chalk out mineral resources, minerals (iii) of 16000 future plans for including Synthesis of deposits ecological environmental inventories of completed and sustainable management of freehold, Public summary outputs development of mines. & Private Sector generated for 52 mineral deposits. To develop human leasehold minerals. Consultancy/resear resources and deposits. (iv) Updation of ch oriented studies infrastructure. Computerization RP/PL/ ML on mining, of updated data: geology, inventories as on 261 documents environment etc. 1.04.2010 for 55 processed and have benefited minerals. data mineral industry for Updation of data incorporated. carrying out on RP areas: Multi-mineral scientific and Updation of data maps: 60 multi- systematic on RP areas mineral maps development of granted and with forest mineral resources monitoring overlays including progress of completed. environmental PL/ML granted. T.C. management of Multi-Mineral Assignments: mines. 44 IBM Maps: 100 Multi 06 assignments officials and 219 mineral completed & 01 industry personnel Leasehold Maps in progress. were benefited along with forest MR through the overlays in Assignments: training respect of 08 assignments programmes. remaining states completed & 01 Incidentally,
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 viz. Goa, Kerala, in revenue of Rs. West Bengal, progress. 44.28 lakhs was Haryana, H.P., Training: generated through J&K and NE 12 courses the activities under States will be conducted. this scheme. prepared. Technical Consultancy Services: Mining / Survey / Geological assignments - as & when received. (8 assignments). Mining Research Assignments: Environmental / Ground vibration studies as & when requests received from the parties (1 - 2 assignments). Training: 12 courses will be conducted. Scheme No. 4: To collect data on 180.20 190.00 Following Preparation/ During the Statistical & Collection, mines and minerals publications will release of all period technical processing, through statutory be prepared/ these following publications dissemination of returns and other released during publications publications were released have data on mines and means with a view the year 2011-12: during the released : facilitated in
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 minerals through to process, analyze i) Monthly year 2011- i) MSMP-12 disseminating data various and disseminate the Statistics of 12. issues for Oct.10, on mines and publications data through various Mineral Nov.10 & Dec. minerals. statistical and Production - 12 10 and Jan. 11 to Incidentally, technical issues (Jan.- Sept.11. revenue of Rs.6.20 publications. Dec.2011), ii) Indian lakhs was ii)Indian Mineral Mineral generated through Industry at a Industry at a sale of publications Glance - 2010-11 Glance, 2008-09 / data. issue, iii) issue. Statistical Profile iii) Statistical of Minerals - Profile of 2010-11 issue, iv) Minerals 2009- Bulletin on 10 issue Mineral iv) Bulletin on Information - 2 Mineral issues (Oct.2010 - Information, March 2011 & April 10 -Sept 10 April - Sept. and Oct.10- 2011), v) Bulletin March 11 issues. on Mining v) Bulletin on Leases, P.L. & MLs & RPs., 2010, vi) PLs, 2010 issue. Directory of vi) Market Mines as on Survey Report on 31.3.2011 Copper (Updation), vii) vii) Market Directory of Survey Report on Mining Leases as Lead & Zinc on 31.3.2011 viii) Iron & Steel (updation), viii) Vision, 2020
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Indian Minerals ix) Indian Year Book 2010. Mineral Year Book 2010. (x) MCDR, 1988 as on 02 Aug., 2011 (xi) MMDR Act, 1957 (xii) Manual of Procedure for Chemical & Instrumental Analysis of Ores, Minerals, Ore Dressing Products & Environmental Samples. Scheme No. 5: To develop an 150.00 150.00 (i) Study of Scheme is to M/s Earnest & Mining Tenement Computerised Online National Regulatory be Young had been System had been Online Register Mineral Information Framework completed appointed as envisaged to e- on Mining System by linking (ii) Preparation of in 30 consultant for enable the various Tenement System Central and State Assessment months from preparation of processes Govt. organizations Report for 04 the kick off DPR. associated with the engaged in Model States & date mineral concession administration of gap analysis regime, with a view mineral resources (iii) Preparation to adopt a (excluding atomic of Functional comprehensive minerals, oil and Requirement approach towards natural gas) in the Specification development of Country. (FRS) and study mineral resources
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 of software in of the country. States. ( iv) Preparation of National DPR and State DPRs (v) Compilation of GBP vis-à-vis proposed DPR (vi) Preparation of RFP for execution of DPR (vii) Post DPR hand-holding Tribal Sub Plan 88.00 88.00 Funds could not be Tribal Welfare utilised for want of Fund identification of state Govt. scheme for tribal development. Capital 1.00 1.00 Expenditure (Works Outlay) 15.00 0.00 Motor Vehicles
Machinery & 50.00 0.00 Equipment
Provision for Development of 165.00 0.00 Following All these - 27 Mines / areas NER mineral sector in activities will be activities to inspected NER. carried out in NE be carried for enforcement of
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Region: out during MCDR/ disposal of (i) Inspection of 2011-12. mining plans. Mines for Chemical analyses enforcement of of 20 rock samples provision of for 260 radicals MCDR completed for the (ii) Beneficiation Directorate of tests on low grade Commerce & ores and minerals. Industries, (iii) Extend Manipur. Besides, consultancy 40 officials of NE services to mining Region were industry as and benefited when request from the training received. programmes (iv) Impart conducted by IBM training to exclusively for NE personnel of personnel. mining industry. (v) Providing Instruments/equip ment to the state governments of NE States to strengthen their capabilities for development of minerals in their states. Capital Outlay 55.00 0.00 (incl. Works Outlay)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Plan(IBM) 2200.00 2200.00 (IBM) For maintaining 3855.00 4042.00 Non-Plan basic administrative expenses. Grand Total 6055.00 6242.00 (IBM) 4 Bharat Gold For meeting 140.00 140.00 As BGML was Mines Ltd. expenses on closed, therefore, (Non-Plan). maintenance of no quantifiable essential services. deliverables.
Total: BGML 140.00 140.00 (Non-Plan) 5 Hindustan Copper Ltd.(HCL) 1.Replacement & For achieving 2300.00 2300.00 The following are Replacement & Renewals Maximum the major Renewals is a utilization of the equipment which continuous existing plant and are being process mines machinery by purchased:- to maintain the replacement and existing level of renewals. 1.BEML Spares production and 2.Crawler Dozer for 3.Cummins planning Engine enhanced 4.Ceramic Vaci, production in Filter future. The BE 5.Wire Ropes production 6.Rock Breaker targets vis-à-vis
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7. OTR Tyres actuals 2. Mine Dev. For achieving 8500.00 8500.00 8.Recon are as under :- Expenditure maximum mine Transmission Target output from both 9.Winder MIC 35000 T KCC & MCP Suspension Gear Cathode 29414 T mines. 10.Railway Units Actual 3.Mine For achieving long 18900.00 10446.00 11.High Value MIC 31377 T Expansion term growth and Spare items Cathode 28358 T becoming self- 12.Blast Hole sufficient w.r.t. Drilling copper concentrate. 13.Loading & Hauling Equipment 14.Exposives 15.TCL- MMPL(Banwas Mine) 16.SMFRI Underground Mine Planning
. Total: HCL 29700.00 21246.00 6 Other Progrmmes: S&T Research & 942.00* 942.00* R&D Projects *`.300 lakhs from Development work catering to the Gross Budgetary on mining & non- national Support and `.6.42 ferrous metals. requirements and lakhs from Internal
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 for building the & Extra Budgetary capabilities and Resources. strength of the mineral & non- ferrous metals. Total:(S&T) 942.00 942.00 Plan S & T For meeting of the 525.00 525.00 (Non-Plan) salary of three autonomous bodies (JNARDDC, NIRM & NIMH, Int.Bodies and for National Mineral Awards.
Total:(S&T) 525.00 525.00 Non-Plan Grand Total 1467.00 1467.00 (S&T) 7 National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO) 1.New Schemes Increase in 18000.00 25000.00 Rated Production The final Production of 1.(a) Capacity: Bauxite at the following and 1. Bauxite : Phase-II Mines 48 Lakh to major plant Units balancing 529,902 MT Expansion : 63 Lakh MT, Bauxite : 15 Lakh works, 2.Alumina Hyd : 1. Alumina -4th Alumina Refinery: Ton, including 165,336 MT Stream, 15.75 Lakh to 21 Alumina Hydrate: the post- 3. Power : 2. Aluminium - Lakh MT 5.25 Lakh ton comissioning 1,235 MU
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4th Pot Line, Smelter: 3,45,000 to Aluminium 1.15 of Refinery 4. Metal : 3. IX and X units 4,60,000 MT, Lakh Ton and Mines 104,694 MT is of CPP. CPP : 960 MW to Power: 240MW. are to be achieved. 1200 MW. completed.
1.(b)Utkal E-Coal Development of a 9400.00 3700.00 The project is 1. Land 1. Activities for Mine captive coal mine under acquisition construction of (Utkal-E) to cater implementation to be R & R Colony the coal requirement and is scheduled completed. started of 9th and 10th.Unit to be completed forest 2. Acquisition of of the Captive during 2012-13. clearance Private and Govt Power Plant After completion and land is underway. of the project the pollution 3. Company has coal production clearance to undertaken will be 2.00 be obtained. several CSR Million Ton per 2. project under the year. Outsourcing area. agency to be 4. Environment employed. clearance obtained.
1.(c) To cater the bauxite 100.00 100.00 Preparation of The 1. Several round Pottangi /new requirement of the DFR. outcome of of Meeting held Bauxite Mines alumina refinery the project between State when the production is related to Government and from fourth stream issuance of NALCO for the takes off. the Mining further persuance lease which of the is under recomendation of process. the Mining lease. 2. It is understood that Outcome Budget 2013-14 (182)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 the state Government is convinced with the stand of NALCO on various matters raised by them 3. Company has undertaken CSR activities in the nearby area . 4. Necessary follow-up is being done with the state government Authorities. 5. Process for Stage-I forest clearance is still persued. The matter of conducting Gramsabha and other procedure are pending with PCCF, Odisha.
1.(d) To expand the 16200.00 8100.00 The project is The orders 1. The project is Upgradation of fourth stream of likely to be against the under execution . Alumina plant alumina plant commissioned by project are 2. Commitment capacity from 5.25 the end of the awarded. of Rs.287 Crore Outcome Budget 2013-14 (183)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 to 7.0 Lakh MT by year 2011-12. Majority of made as on Mar- improving in the jobs are 12 technology taken expected to 3. The over all from Alumina be executed progress of the Pechiney (presently during the project is 81%. part of Rio Tinto period. Alumina). 1.(e) Green field Exploring the 1. Setting-up of 1. Various 1. Wind power projects & prospects of 23200.00 65700.00 wind firm. DPR's are to project is ordered Expansion Plans Greenfield Smelter 2. Equity be on Turnkey basis plant and power contribution in JV completed. for execution. plant, along with project with 2. Wind 2. JV with NPCIL several related NPCIL. firm signed, JV upstream and contractor is company NPCIL downstream to be NALCO POWER projects. executed COMPANY LTD during the incorporated. period. 3. The company has bid for Refinery/Smelter complex in Gujarat and emerged as the sole bidder for the refinery project. Project agreement and other agreements for sourcing raw materials for the project are under finalization. Outcome Budget 2013-14 (184)
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1.(f) IIIrd Phase To expand the 200.00 200.00 The project is Consultancy, project capacity of Mines, paused following DPR and Alumina and Government of other Smelter by adding Odisha's's preparatory another stream, decision to stop work is to M.N Dastur & power unit and any new project be Co. has been potline. activity in Talcher completed. appointed as -Angul belt of consultant . Odisha. Only pre- Preparation of project feasibility DPR by the studies could be consultant is undertaken. under progress.
1.(g)220Ka Upgradation of 4000.00 400.00 Meant for various Consultancy, 1. Work order for Upgradation of amperage in consultancy and DPR, consultancy to Smelter potline Smelter Pot lines procurement of finalisation conduct EIA & from present 185 equipments. of public hearing KA to 220 KA, technology placed on Jan-
including additional and 2012. Initial site
power generating tendering mobilization Unit in CPP. works are to activities started. be 2.Base line data completed. collection and - 100.00 Environmental 1(h)2x250 CPP Impact Assessment (EIA) study by Consultant is in progress.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 aimed at production/producti following major to be spent 1. Bauxite: Maximising vity in different plant Units out to 44,72,724 Benefits segments of the Bauxite : 48 Lakh maintain the 2.Alumina Additions/ Company. Ton, rated Hydrate Modifications/ Alumina Hydrate: capacity 15,21,664 Renewals/ 15.75 Lakh Ton 3. Power Replacements Aluminium 4,965MU (AMRs) 345000 Ton and 4. Metal 308,395 Power: 5840MU MT is achieved
Total:NALCO 105700.00 133300.00 8 Construction 500.00 500.00 GSI:- 1.GSI T.I. at Bandlaguda, Hyderabad. 2.Office buldg.at
Op.Tamil Nadu,
Puducherry & Kerala, GSI, Chennai. 3.Office-cum- Lab.Complex for GSI at Shillong.
IBM :- 100.00 100.00 Construction of Office & Residential building for IBM at Bhubaneswar.
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Total: 600.00 600.00 (Construction) Plan 9. Secretariat This provision is Proper for Secretariat (Non-Plan) expenditure . of the Ministry
1928.00 1928.00 Total: 1928.00 1928.00 (Sectt. Proper) Non-Plan Grand Total: 22000.00 38136.00 Plan (GBS) Grand Total: 136942.00 156088.00 (I&EBR) Grand Total: 158942.00 194224.00 Plan Outlay Grand Total: 44028.00 43695.00 Non-Plan(GBS)
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Annexure-III DETAILS OF ACTUAL ACHIVEMENTS VIS-À-VIS INTENDED OUTCOMES INDICATED IN OUTCOME BUDGET 2012-13 (`. Lakhs) S. Name of the Objectives/ Outlay 2012-13 Quantifiable Process/ Achievements Remarks/Risk No Scheme/ Outcome Deliverables Timeliness (upto Dec.2012) Programme 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Geological BE RE Survey of India (i) Survey & Creation and 3686.00 3686.00 (i) Specialised Continuation (i) Specialised If the projected RE Mapping updating of national Thematic Mapping of schemes Thematic is available, the (Mission – I) geoscientific (in sq km)(1:25k): from last Mapping (in sq targets will be information and 18,000 Financial km)(1:25k): achieved; knowledge base (ii) Systematic year (2011- 14232.50 # Multisensor through ground, Geological 12) and the (ii) Systematic Survey: marine and airborne Mapping (in sq quantified Geological Navigational surveys. km) (1:50k): 980 outputs will Mapping (in sq system PNAV - iii) Geochemical be km) (1:50k): 696 2100 not working. Mapping (in sq completed iii) Geochemical Action taken to km) (1:50k): as schedule Mapping (in sq repair the same. 65,000 km) (1:50k): $ Sensors under (iv) Geophysical 49854.24 installation in the Mapping (in sq (iv) Geophysical heliborne System km) Mapping (in sq (1:50k):25,000 km) (1:50k): (v) Multisensor 15102 Survey (in lkm) (v) Multisensor 30,000 Survey (in lkm) #
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (vi) Heliborne (vi) Heliborne Survey (in lkm): Survey (in lkm) 15,000 Marine Survey : $ Marine Survey: Parametric Studies Parametric Studies within EEZ & within EEZ & beyond beyond (a) Bathymetry (a) Bathymetry (l (l km): 3923 km): 1,000 (b) Swath (b) Swath Bathymetry (sq. Bathymetry (sq. km.) :39384 km.): 60,200 (c) Magnetic (c) Magnetic (l km) : 3923 (l km): 1,000 (vii) Systematic (vii) Systematic Coverage within Coverage within TW (sq km): 1050 TW (sq km): + Parametric 1,640+ Studies. Parametric Studies. (ii) Mineral Identification as 2260.00 2260.00 (i) Large Scale (i) Large Scale £ Include 1096.20 Exploration well as preliminary Mapping (sq km): Mapping (sq km): m drilling under (Mission II) assessment of the 3,500 3308.20 Mission-IV mineral resources. (ii) Detailed (ii) Detailed Mapping(sq km): Mapping(sq km): 60 22.332 (iii) Drilling (m): (iii) Drilling (m) 67,000 44294.95£
(iii)Info. Computerised 1645.00 1645.00 (in nos) 30 Work being Dissemination archival, analyses, carried out for all
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (Mission III) retrieval of the Items geoscientific data and creation of theme-based relational database. Dissemination of data through maps, publications, customization etc. (iv) Specialised Geoscientific input 445.00 445.00 (in nos) Work initiated Investigation to water resource 80 for 82 items (Mission IV) and development, Other Exploration transport and miscellaneous civil engineering projects. Geo- environmental investigations for both regional and site specific studies. Greater emphasis on natural hazard studies and disaster management including earthquake and landslide zonation studies.
Study of Antarctic
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and Arctic 5 Research Work Work initiated for Continent all the items Research & Petrology, 705.00 705.00 (in nos) 35 Work initiated Development Palaeontology, for all the Items (Mission IV) Geochronology, Photo Geology and Remote Sensing etc. for support to various ongoing projects and to sort out the identified problems. (v) Human Training in 1085.00 1085.00 (no. of items) 70 67 items already Resource specialised fields completed; 4 Development for upgradation of items are in (Mission V) technology and progress expertise. (vi)Modernisation Modernisation and 6858.00 15817.00 and Replacement expansion of laboratories and survey facilities aiming at refurbishing and upgrading the in-
house capabilities of GSI. (vii)Tribal Sub Welfare service to 776.00 776.00 Plan (TSP) the tribal people
(viii)Provision for Development of 1940.00 1940.00 (i) Specialised (i)Specialised NER North Eastern Thematic Thematic
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Region Mapping (in sq Mapping (in sq km)(1:25k) 2540 km)(1:25k):1878. (ii) Systematic 50 Geological (ii) Systematic Mapping (in sq Geological km) (1:50k): 980 Mapping (in sq iii) Geochemical km) (1:50k)::696 Mapping (in sq iii) Geochemical km) (1:50k): Mapping (in sq 5520 km) (1:50k)::2131 (iv) Geophysical (iv) Geophysical Mapping (in sq Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k): 704 km) (1:50k)::375 (i)Large Scale (i)Large Scale Mapping (sq Mapping (sq km): 265 km)::215.50 (ii) Detailed (ii) Detailed Mapping(sq Mapping(sq km):15 km):0.15 (iii) Drilling (m) (iii) Drilling (m) (includes other (includes other investigations): investigations): 1200 823.10 Inf. Dism. (in Inf. Dism. (in nos): 2 nos) :3 Sp. Inv and R&D Sp. Inv and (in nos): 15 R&D (in nos) HRD (No. of :15 Types): 8 HRD (No. of courses. Types) courses:7
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Total (GSI) Plan 19400.00 28359.00
GSI This is for (Non-Plan) maintaining basic administrative expenses of GSI. Total (GSI) Non 39529.00 42009.00 Plan Grand Total : GSI 58929.00 70418.00 2 Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. (i)Promotional Proving of Mineral 1000.00 1000.00 i) Drilling : 6520 One year8 . i) Drilling : 4432 During 2012-13, (Excluding NE Reserves mts mts the RE target has States) ii) Associated ii) The been kept to Rs. geological exploration was 1000.00 lakhs. activities carried out in 6 However, looking (mapping, survey, number of into the available sampling, schemes out of work in hand it is analysis, which 3 schemes anticipated that geological report namely Tikhi ext. MECL shall be and ore body south for lead- able to utilise 85% modelling. zinc, Rajasthan, of its allocation. Rajabasa for high (i.e. Rs. 850 lakhs). Mgo flux grade rock, Orissa, and Gurla (North) copper lead-zinc, Rajasthan were
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 continuing from previous year while exploration for copper at Banera and Muradpur both in Rajasthan have been taken up during the year. The geological reports of Tikhi ext. south for lead-zinc, Rajasthan, Rajabasa for high MgO flux grade rock, Orissa have been submitted. (ii) Promotional 9. i) Drilling : 120 Field activities of in NE States mts Nimi-piyaktsu ii) The block were geological affected by heavy reports of 2 rains/ in non number of working seasons in schemes namely the state of Tongnub south Nagaland. east sub block for limestone, Meghalaya, Rupa Dolamite, Arunachal
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pradesh have been submitted. The exploration work in Nimi- pyakatsu for limestone, Nagaland is continuing from previous year. (iii)Capital 900.00 1200.00 Rs. 9.47 crore have been utilised upto Replacement of December '12 During the old plants & and the entire year equipment. allocation is likely to be utilised during the year. Total:MECL 1900.00 2200.00 3 Indian Bureau of Mines Scheme No. 1: To ensure 654.00 839.00 Inspection of Annual During the year Consequent to Inspection of systematic and mines for Programme: 1684 mines were inspection of mines for sustainable enforcement of Inspection inspected and 12 mines, 2252 scientific and development of MCDR and for of mines – Regional Mining violations of systematic mineral resources, approval of 2500 Geological MCDR, 1988 were mining, mineral promotion of Mining Plans RMGS - 12 Studies are in pointed out in conservation and conservation of /Scheme of progress. respect of 845 mines minerals, protection Mining - 2500 Compilation of mines, and during environment. of mine information on this period, 1181 environment Regional Mining expenditure in violations were
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 through statutory Geological exploration rectified, 07 enforcement of MM Studies (RMGS) activities, prosecution cases (D&R) Act 1957, - 12 incremental were launched, 03 MCDR 1988 and increase in cases were decided relevant portions of Mining Plans, resources as well in favour of IBM, MCR 1960 and Schemes of as revision of 04 cases were community Mining and mine IBM publication compounded and development in closure plans are on “Elements of mining operations mining areas, by also being Mineral were suspended carrying out regular approved by IBM Exploration” was under rule 13(2), 45 inspections/studies and are being in progress. and 56 of MCDR, of mines, other than monitored for After granting 1988 in 623 mines. coal, petroleum & their effective the exploration Besides, 169 natural gas, atomic implementation. licences for 62 Mining Plans, 366 minerals & minor Inspection of offshore Blocks, Schemes of mining minerals. RP/PL areas – some parties and 23 Final Mine 240 have filed writ Closure Plans petitions in approved. These Compilation of various Hon’ble activities have information on High Courts. contributed to expenditure in Accordingly, the systematic & exploration matter is scientific activities and on subjudice. development of incremental mineral deposits, increase in conservation of resources. minerals, protection of environment, Revision of IBM check on illegal publication on mining and “Elements of monitoring of Mineral community
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Exploration” development.
Offshore Exploration Licenses Scheme No. 2: To ensure value 573.00 573.00 Following Annual During the year, These activities Mineral addition to the low activities under Programme: 44 Ore Dressing have ensured value Beneficiation grade ores, which this scheme are Ore Investigations, addition to low / Studies – are otherwise going carried out in Dressing 31, 773 Chemical sub-grade ores and utilization of low as wastes and to IBM's 3 Investigatio Analysis, 1,920 optimum recovery grade and sub help directly or laboratories and ns 60 Mineralogical of ores and grade ores and indirectly to the pilot plant Chemical Examinations minerals. analysis of mineral industry for situated at Analysis: and 09 In plant Environmental environ- optimum Nagpur, Ajmer 40,000 study were parameters could mental samples exploitation of and Bangalore. Mineralogical carried out. be monitored mineral resources of Ore Dressing Examinations through analysis of the country. Investigations - - 2300, In environmental Further, analysis of 60, plant samples. air, water, solid Chemical Studies – as wastes etc. for Analysis - 40,000 and when monitoring of mine Mineralogical required effluent parameters Examinations - are also being 2,300 carried out. In plant Studies - as and when required. Scheme No. 3: To estimate the 389.00 389.00 Quinquennail Completion Updation of NMI Updated NMI Techno-logical National Mineral updation of of all as on 1.4.2010: i) facilitates planners upgradation & Reserves & National Mineral activities Finalisation of to formulate plans Modernization Preparation of Inventory (NMI) during the Resources & strategies for Mineral Maps with as on 1.4.2010: year 2012- completed for all exploration &
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 forest overlays. (i) Finalisation of 13 70 minerals ii) exploitation of To ensure Resources Tables The NMI At a mineral deposits development of new (ii) NMI at Glance as on and entrepreneurs mining methods, Glance as on 1.4.2010 to make investment scientific and 1.4.2010 and (iii) prepared and decisions. Multi systematic NMI An released by mineral maps development of Overview as on uploading on enable to chalk out mineral resources, 1.4.2010. IBM’s Website future plans for including Updation of data iii) Work ecological environmental on RP/PL/ML completed for 60 sustainable management of areas: chapters in development of mines. Updation of data regard to NMI an mineral deposits. To develop human and monitoring Overview as on Consultancy/ resources and progress if 01.04.2010. research oriented infrastructure. necessary by field Updation of studies on mining, inspection and RP/PL/ ML data: geology, submission of 177 documents environment etc. quarterly report to processed and have benefited the Ministry. data mineral industry for Updation of incorporated. carrying out Multi-Mineral Multi-mineral scientific and Maps: 100 Multi- maps: Updation systematic mineral of maps in development of Leasehold Maps progress. So far mineral resources along with forest upto December, including overlays in 2012, scanning & environmental respect of geo-referencing management of Karnataka and of 250 top sheets mines. 81 IBM Odisha on a scale and vectorisation officers, 39 NER of 1:50,000 will of 75 top sheets people & 214 be prepared. has been Industry personnel
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Technical completed T.C. were benefited Consultancy Assignments: 01 through the training Services - Mining assignment programmes. / Survey / completed & 02 Geological are in progress. assignments - as MR & when received. Assignments: 02 (05 assignments) assignments Mining Research completed. 01 is Assignments : in progress. Environmental / Training: 10 Feasibility studies courses or Ground conducted. vibration studies as & when requests received from the parties ( 03 assignments) Training: 16 courses will be conducted.
Scheme No. 4: To collect data on 215.00 215.00 Following Preparation/ During the Statistical & Collection, mines and minerals publications will release of all period technical processing, through statutory be prepared/ these following publications dissemination of returns and other released during publications publications were released have data on mines and means with a view the year 2012-13: during the released : facilitated in minerals through to process, analyze i) Monthly year i) Bulletin on disseminating data various and disseminate the Statistics of 2012-13. Mineral on mines and publications data through various Mineral Information minerals. statistical and Production - 12 (BMI) – 03
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 technical issues (Jan.- issues for April- publications. Dec.2012) Sept., 2011; Oct., ii)Indian Mineral 2011-March, Industry at a 2012 and April- Glance -2010-11 Sept 2012. and 2011-12 ii) MSMP-06 issues issues for Oct. 11 iii) Statistical to March, 2012. Profile of iii) Indian Minerals - 2011- Mineral 12 issue Industry at a iv) Bulletin on Glance, 2009-10 Mineral issue. Information - 2 iv) Statistical issues (Oct.2011 - Profile of March 2012 & Minerals 2010- April - Sept. 11 issue 2012) v) MCDR, 1988 v) Bulletin on as on 02 Aug., Mining Leases & 2012 Prospecting (vi) MMDR Act, Licenses, 2011 1957 as on issue 10.05.2012 vi) Directory of (vii) MCR, 1960 Mines as on as on 26.07.2012. 31.3.2012 viii) Indian (Updation) Minerals Year vii) Directory of Book 2011: Mining Leases as uploaded on IBM on 31.3.2012 Website. (updation)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 viii) Indian Minerals Year Book 2011
Scheme No.5 To develop an 80.00 80.00 Request for DPR prepared by --- Computerized Online National Proposal (RFP) M/s Ernst & Online Register Mineral will be published Young. A of Mining Information System for identification detailed Tenement System by linking Central of software consultative and State Govt. development meeting with the Organizations agency. States, NIC and engaged in IBM was held on administration of 20.9.2012 to mineral resources solicit their (excluding atomic views on draft minerals, oil & DPR submitted natural gas) in the by the consultant country. and implementation issues. Accordingly provisions for IT manpower and hardware support to the States and technical manpower support to IBM were included in
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 the DPR. Thereafter the DPR was endorsed by the Central Coordination- cum-Empowered Committee (CEC) and finally approved by the core committee of MTS in its meeting on 31.10.2012. IBM submitted modified draft SFC proposal to Ministry on 12.11.2012.
Scheme No.6: IBM has to evolve 50.00 50.00 Comprehensive --- In-principal --- Capacity as a consultant for project proposal approval Building of State creation and will be sent to received from Govts.: improvement of Ministry. Ministry of Development and State level Mines for
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Implementation regulatory assigning the of Ore mechanisms and to project to Accounting assure suitable National Institute Software. support. of Smart Government (NISG) for preparation of DPR. After detailed negotiation, NISG agreed to a fee of Rs. 97.07 Lakhs for preparation of DPR and allied jobs. Ministry was requested to convey its consent on the price quoted by NISG for the above work so the contract can be signed with NISG. Tribal Sub Plan 96.00 96.00 Utilisation of --- Efforts are being Funds will be Tribal Welfare fund in made to identify utilised subject to Fund consultation with any scheme for identification of state tribal effectively state Govt. scheme development utilization of for tribal authorities in the funds through development.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 state of Tribal Chhattisgarh, development Jharkhand, authorities. Maharashtra & Odisha. Capital 1.00 1.00 Expenditure (Works Outlay) **Includes NER Motor Vehicles 15.00 15.00 capital; re- appropriation Machinery & amount of Rs.55.00 Equipment 87.00 142.00 lakhs ** Provision for Development of 185.00 0.00 Following All these 24 Mines / areas NER mineral sector in activities will be activities inspected for NER. carried out in NE to be carried enforcement of Region : out MCDR/ disposal of (i)Inspection of during mining plans. 39 Capital Outlay 55.00 0.00 Mines for 2012-13. Industry personnel/ enforcement of govt. officials of provision of NE Region were MCDR benefited from Two (ii) Beneficiation training tests on low grade programmes ores and minerals. conducted by IBM (iii) Extend exclusively for NE consultancy personnel at Aijwal services to mining and Guwahati. industry as and when request
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 received (iv) Impart training to personnel of mining industry. (v)Providing Instruments/ equipment to the state governments of NE States to strengthen their capabilities for development of minerals in their states. Plan(IBM) Total 2400.00 2400.00 (IBM) For maintaining 4350.00 4825.00 Non-Plan basic administrative expenses. Grand Total 6750.00 7225.00 (IBM) 4 Bharat Gold For meeting 150.00 150.00 As BGML was Mines Ltd. expenses on closed, therefore, (Non-Plan) maintenance of no quantifiable . essential services deliverables.
Total: BGML 150.00 150.00 (Non-Plan) 5 Hindustan Copper Ltd.(HCL)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1.Replacement & For achieving 3800.00 3800.00 The following are Replacement & Renewals Maximum the major Renewals is a utilization of the equipment which continuous existing plant and are being process mines machinery by purchased/ to achieve the BE replacement and ordered:- production level. renewals. The targets vis- 1.Refurbishment à-vis e BE of Shovel. production 2. Re-tubbing of actual are as Extraction Pump. under: 3.Oscillating Jaw Annual Target Shaft. 2012-13 : 4. Hydraulic MIC 35000 T Pump Cathode 29500 T 2. Mine Dev. For achieving 8500.00 8500.00 5. Recon Target upto Expenditure maximum mine Transmission 31.12.2012: output from both 6. Transmission MIC 26059 T KCC & MCP Assembly. Cathode 22300 T mines. 7. Alloy Cast Actual upto 3 Green Field All prospecting 1000.00 1000.00 Steel Mill Heads. 31.12.2012 : Exploration Mines 8. HD Lifter Bar MIC 21191 T 4.Mine For achieving long 20814.00 15999.00 9. Blast Hole Cathode 17383 T Drilling Expansion term growth and becoming self- 10. Loading & sufficient w.r.t. Hauling copper concentrate. Equipment 11.Explosives Total: HCL 34114.00 29299.00 6 Other Progrmmes:
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 S&T Research & 1050.00 1050.00 R&D Projects *`.400 lakhs from Development work * * catering to the Gross Budgetary on mining & non- national Support and `.6.50 ferrous metals. requirements and lakhs from Internal for building the & Extra Budgetary capabilities and Resources. strength of the mineral & non- ferrous metals. Total:(S&T) 1050.00 1050.00 Plan S&T For meeting of the 587.00 1062.00 (Non-Plan) salary of three autonomous bodies (JNARDDC, NIRM & NIMH, Int.Bodies and for National Mineral Awards.
Total:(S&T) 587.00 1062.00 Non-Plan Grand Total 1637.00 2112.00 (S&T) 7 National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO) 1.Ongoing Increase in Capacity Production atthe Bauxite The final and Production of Schemes :Bauxite Mines 48 19100.00 9000.00 following major :1200000 balancing works, 1. Bauxite: 851040
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1.(a) Lakh to 63 Lakh plant Units Ton, including the MT Phase-II Ton, Bauxite : 15 Lakh Alumina post- 2.Alumina Expansion : 1.Alumina Refinery Ton, Hydrate: comissioning Hyd:281334 MT 1. Alumina -4th : 15.75 Lakh to 21 Alumina Hydrate: 425000ton streamlining 3. Power1142 MU Stream, Lakh Ton 5.25 Lakh Ton Aluminium: works are to be 4. Metal 75118 MT 2. Aluminium - 2.Smelter : 3,45,000 Aluminium 85000 Ton completed during is achieved. 4th Pot Line, to 4,60,000 Ton, 115000 Ton Power: 700 the plan year to 3. IX and X units 3. CPP : 960 MW to Power: 240 MW MU maintain the of CPP. 1200 MW rated capacity. 1.(b) Utkal E- Development of a 1.The project is No physical The project is 1. Mine closure Coal Mine captive coal mine 19800.00 2400.00 under output is under plan submitted for (Utkal-E) to cater implementation projected executionand is approval. the coal requirement and is scheduled scheduled to be 2. Land acquisition of 9th and10th unit to be completed completed during process is being of the Captive during 2012-13. 2012-13. persued. power plant. The 2. The projected 2. Balancing 3. Procedure for peojected output is coal excavation is works to be Forest clearance is expected to be 2 2 Million ton per completed during being followed-up. Million Ton per annum. the year. year. 1.(c)Upgradation To expand the The project is No physical The project is 1. The project is of Alumina plant fourth stream of 16000.00 9500.00 likely to be output is under execution under execution. alumina plant commissioned by projected and is scheduled 2. 88% project capacity from 5.25 the first quarter of to be completed completion is to 7.0Lakh ton by the year 2012-13. during 2012-13. achieved till date. improving in 2. The addition to 3. The technology taken Alumina hydrate commissioning from Alumina production Process has since Pechiney (presently capacity is 1.75 commenced from part of Rio Tinto Lakhs per last week of Dec,12 Alumina). Annum. and expected to
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 complete within this current financial year. 1.(d) Green field Exploring the 1. Equity No physical 1. DFR and Pre 1. Site selection for 118200.00 projects & prospects of 22600.00 contribution in JV output is project activities the Odisha smelter Business Greenfield Smelter project with projected. of the project to project is development plant and power NPCIL. be initiated. underway. Projects plant, along with 2. Initial and pre- 2. Scheduled 2. Agreements and several related project activities milestones and MOU for Bauxite upstream and of the Indonesia commitments are and other raw downstream Smelter plant to to be achieved. material supply for projects such as be completed. the Gujarat Nuclear Power, 3. JV agreements Refinery project are Expansion in are to be under study by abroad. finalised. NALCO. 3. Order for 2nd Wind mill is placed. 4. Clearance of GOI for contribution to equity of NPCIL JV project is awaited. 1.(e) Wind Power Installation of a 50 1.Rated capacity The Final phase of 1. Project execution plant MW Wind power 7500.00 24400.00 of the power plant projected the started during July- plant in the State of is 50 MW. generation Commissioning 12 after obtaining Andhra Pradesh during of the Wind all clearance. with an investment 2012-13 is power is planned 2. The wind-power of ` 274 Crore. 97.75 MU. to complete by plant is 2012-13. commissioned
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2. Routine during Dec-12. production to start. 1.(d) Pottangi To cater the bauxite 600.00 2 00.00 Preparation of No physical DFR and Pre 1. Dialogue with Bauxite Mine and requirement of the DFR, pre project output is project activities the state 5th Stream alumina refinery activities are to be projected of the project to government for Refinery when the production initiated. during the be finalised grant of Mining from fourth stream year during the year lease is continuing. takes off. 2. NALCO, having agreed to most of the terms of the State Government requested the later for early grant the Mining concession. 3. Draft DPR for 5th stream refinery has been received from consultant, after review of the same, along with NALCO's comment sent to consultant for resubmission. 1(g)220 KA Up-gradation of Preparation of No physical Technology and 1.Environment Upgradationof amperage in 10000.00 600.00 DFR, pre project output is consultancy impact assessment Smelter potline Smelter Pot lines activities are to be projected supply to be (EIA) study report from present 185 completed. during the finalized. is being reviewed Ka to 220 Ka, year for Environment including additional clearance. power generating 2. Meanwhile, the
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Unit in CPP. company is considering a higher amperage of 400 KA or more in place of the existing proposal of 220Ka. B.New Schemes Commissioning of a Preparation of No physical Pre-project Company is in the 2.(a)2x250 Power 2 x 250 Kwh Power 1500.00 100.00 DFR, pre project output is consultancy to be process of Plant plant at the existing activities are to be projected awarded, DFR to obtaining various Location of CPP initiated. during the be finalised. clearance. (Angul, Orissa) to year meet the power requirement of Smelter after the 220 Ka Upgradation. 2.Schemes To maintain the Rated production Bauxite : 48 Plan outlay to be Production of aimed at production/producti 41600.00 32200.00 at the following Lakh Ton, spent out to 1. Bauxite: Maximising vity in different major plant Units Alumina maintain the 2701126 MT 3,(a)Benefits existing segments of Bauxite: 48 Lakh Hydrate: rated capacity 2.Alumina Hyd: Additions/ the Company Ton, 1575000 988966MT Modifications/ Alumina Hydrate: Ton 3. Power: 4032 MU Renewals/ 15.75 Lakh Ton Aluminium; 4. Metal :230204 Replacements Aluminium: 345000 Ton MT is achieved. (AMRs) 345000 Ton and Power: 5840 Power: 5840 MU MU to be maintained. Total:NALCO 234300.00 101000.00 8 Construction 1000.00 1000.00 GSI:- 1.GSI T.I. at
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Bandlaguda, Hyderabad. 2.Office buldg.at Op.Tamil Nadu, Puducherry &
Kerala, GSI,
Chennai. 3.Office-cum- Lab.Complex for GSI at Shillong.
IBM :- 100.00 100.00 Construction of Office & Residential building for IBM at Bhubaneswar.
Total: 1100.00 1100.00 (Construction) Plan 9. Secretariat
Proper: This provision is for Secretariat
expenditure 202800.00 194900.00 of the Ministry. Total:
(Sectt. Proper) 202800.00 194900.00 Non-Plan
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Grand Total: 24300.00 3325900.00 Plan (GBS) Grand Total: 269964.00 3325900.00 (I&EBR) Grand Total: 294264.00 165408.00 Plan Outlay Grand Total: 46644.00 49995.00 Non-Plan(GBS)
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Annexure-IV SURRENDER OF SAVINGS of GSI DURING FY 2011-12 (Rs. in lakh) Minor Heads / Savings under Savings under Remarks Object Heads Overhead Expenditure on Plan Schemes
Non Plan Plan Schemes REVENUE
Administrative Support
Direction & Adm.
Salaries 435.00 Saving is due to non-filling up of posts
Overtime 3.00 Saving is minor Allowances
OE (Charged) 7.71 Saving is due to non finalisation of court cases
RRT 35.00 25.00 Saving is due to surrendering of rented building and shifting of office establishment to new own building and non-preference of claim for tax etc by Municipal authority.
Research & Dev. Scheme
Wages 1.00 Saving is minor
Spl. Investigation Scheme Wages 8.00 Savings in wages due to availability of infrastructural facilities in certain cases.
Mineral Expl. Scheme POL 43.00 Saving is due to non procurement of vehicles as per economy orders of Ministry of Finance.
Other Expenditure
Clothing and 3.00 Saving is minor Tentage
Total (Revenue) 480.71 28.00 52.00
CAPITAL
Acquisition of 120.00 Savings is due to less work in North Eastern Capital Assets Areas resulting to be surrendered for transferring to Non Lapsable Pool.
Total (Capital) 120.00
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SURRENDER OF SAVINGS of IBM DURING FY 2011-12
P L A N (Figures in thousands) Tribal Sl. Details of Scheme Scheme Scheme Scheme Scheme Area Total N.E.R. No Object head & Code No. No. No. No. No. Sub * 1 2 3 4 5 Plan 1 02.104.01.01.01-SALARIES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 02.104.01.01.02-WAGES 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 75 3 02.104.01.01.03-O.T.ALLOW. 70 60 40 20 0 0 0 190 5 02.104.01.01.11-DOM.T.EXPNS. 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 500 6 02.104.01.01.12-F.T.EXPNS. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 02.104.01.01.13-OFF.EXPNS. 0 0 0 0 0 0 420 420 8 02.104.01.01.14-R.R.& TAXES 50 0 0 0 0 0 71 121 9 02.104.01.01.16-PUBLICATION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 02.104.01.01.20-O.A.EXPNS. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 02.104.01.01.21-SUPP.& MAT. 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 75 12 02.104.01.01.24-P.O.L. 0 300 100 0 0 0 40 440 13 02.104.01.01.26-ADVT.& PUB. 0 0 9 0 0 0 90 99 14 02.104.01.01.27-MINOR WORKS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 02.104.01.01.28-PROF.SERVICES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 02.104.01.01.50-O.CHARGES 0 0 0 0 0 0 600 600 17 02.104.01.02.20-TRG.(OAE) 355 0 145 0 400 0 31 931 18 02.104.01.03.20- INF.&TECH.(OAE) 1350 450 1700 100 4000 0 0 7600
19 02.104.01.796- Tribal Area Sub Plan 0 0 0 0 0 8800 0 8800
TOTAL SURRENDER : 1825 810 1994 120 4400 8800 1902 19851 20 01.800.01.01.51- Motor Vehicle 1000 500 0 0 0 0 0 1500 01.800.02.03.52-Machinery & 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 1000 Equipments 22 01.800.01.01.53-Major Works 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 13 (Works outlay) TOTAL SURRENDER : 1000 513 0 0 0 0 1000 2513 GRAND TOTAL SURRENDER : 2825 1323 1994 120 4400 8800 2902 22364 NAME OF THE SCHEMES Scheme No. 1 : Inspection of Mines for Scientific & Systamatic Mining, Mineral conservation & Mine environment. Scheme No.2 : Mineral Benification studies utilisation of low grade & sub-grade ores & analysis of environmental samples. Scheme No.3 : Technical upgradation & modernisation. Scheme No.4 : Collection processing dissemination of data on Mines & Mineral through various publications. Schemes No.5 : Computerised Online Register of Mining Tenament System.
Tribal Area Sub-Plan Tribal welfare fund. * This pertains to Scheme No. 1.
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Appendix- I PROJECTED OUTCOME OF GSI: 2013-14
Scheme Components /Activities Outcome (a) Survey & Mapping Systematic Geological Basic earth-science data generation through systematic ground, [ Mission I - Mapping, Specialised aerial and marine survey, as a fundamental pre-requisite for the Baseline Data Thematic Mapping, proper geo-scientific management for the earth system. Generation] Geochemical Mapping, Geophysical Mapping, Geomorphological Mapping, Airborne and Marine Surveys, Hyperspectral Survey, Photo Geology & Remote Sensing. (b) Mineral Exploration Coal (including lignite), Generation of earth science data for (i) assessing resources of [Mission II – Natural gold, basemetal and other different mineral commodities (ii) finding new mineral resources Resource Assessment] minerals. of the country and (iii) updating of mineral resource database. (c) Information / Map, Publication, (i) Dissemination of relevant part of earth science data for public Dissemination [Mission Information Technology. use through GSIPORTAL, (ii) Development of inter connectivity III – Geoinformatics] between different offices of GSI through WAN for speedy implementation of programmes, (iii) customised database for end users and (iv) publication of maps and reports.
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(d) Specialised Geotechnical, Generation of pertinent data for use in (i) major national Investigation environmental, landslide, constructions projects, (ii) major national power generation & Other Exploration earthquake geology and projects, (iii) providing environmental safeguards to the society. (Antarctica) seismology, glacial, Increasing understanding of different issues of mining, urban geothermal and shallow development and natural hazards such as earthquake, landslide, (e) Research & subsurface geological avalanche, erosion and cyclone, (iv) studies on glaciers and Development [Mission studies, medical geology , geothermal energy. IV –Fundamental & Petrology, palaeontology, Furthering research of fundamental nature for identification of Multidisciplinary geochronology, chemical, new application tools. Geoscience] geophysical. Adding knowledge base for Antarctic and arctic regions.
Polar Studies in Antarctica and Arctic. (f) Human Resource Training Creation of a system for providing trained manpower as per Development [Mission changing operational needs of GSI and capacity building in the V -Training and earthscience domain of the country. Capacity building] (g) Modernisation and Acquisition and Improvement of capabilities in the field and laboratories for Replacement replacement of instruments/ generating various types of earth science data and their [S & T Support equipment. processing for proper interpretation. System] (h) Tribal Sub Plan Welfare services to Qualitative improvement of the life style of the backward class Scheduled Caste and Tribal people living in the remote areas. people.
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Appendix-II
Ongoing Schemes/programmes with financial outlay for the year 2013-14
(`` in crore)
S. Name of Objective/Outome Outlay 2013-14 Quantifiable Project Processes/Timelines Remarks/ No Scheme/Programme Deliverables/ Outcomes Risk Physical Factors Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) Non- Plan Comple- Plan Budget mentary Budget Extra- Budgetary Resources 1. Thermal Plasma 1.Thermal Plasma 0.0652 Interim Duration 3 years dissociation of dissociation of and Final (2009) molybdenite for the Molybdenite Reports production of (MoS2) in a molybdenum metal, thermal plasma Institute of Minerals reactor (static). & Materials 2. Design and Technology, Development if Bhubaneshwar. suitable thermal plasma reaction of 10 kg capacity with water cooled copper hearth crucible and tungsten hollow cathode with air
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tight arrangement and condenser attachment for recovery of sulphur from the gas. 3.Experiment modeling studies to optimization of process parameters to maximize “Mo” recovery. 4. Studies on effect of additives on recovery of “MO” metal& reduction in the energy consumption by optimization of process parameters. 5. To analyse “MO” metal by chemical methods and to characterize properties like density, electrical resistivity, strength and hardness. 2. Study of Toxic A) To study the 0.06 Interim Duration 3 Years Fumes and toxic gas produced and Final (2010) Development of during rock Reports Carbon Nanotubes blasting in surface Based Sensing as well as in
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Device, Central underground mines Institute of Mining and establish its and Fuel Research, safe limit Dhanbad. concentration with respect to time. (B) To develop Nox and CO portable fumes detector suitable for mines and other excavation work. Amity University- Uttar Pradesh, Noida, who have the know-how of Nanotechnology, will develop prototype nanotube gas sensors (CNTs) with sensitivity in ppm levels. These includes:- -Development of cost effective, portable and sensitive nanotubes sensor, -Characterization and physical and chemical behavious of sensors, -Sensitivity
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characterization, -Effect of interfering gases and fumes by CIMFR and Amity University -Development of suitable hardware (jointly by CIMFR and Amity University), -Performance study in the field by CIMFR (Cental Institue of Mining and Fuel Research)-CSIR
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3. Development of Hydrofrac stress 0.02 Interim and Duration 3 state of the art measurement Final Years (2010) facilities for In- technique is the Reports situ stress simplest and cheapest measurement by technique available to hydrofracture measure in-situ stress method in porous tensors. But it suffers and fractured from limitation in rocks, NIRM, porous and fractured Karnataka rocks while adapting standard practices for hydrofracturing viz. low flow rate and use of water as medium for fracturisation. The objective of the project is to address these limitations and find solution to evolve a new hydrofrac technique for the determination of stress tensors in porous and fractured rocks. 4. Production of The aim and objective 0.0810 Interim and Duration 3 Ferro nickel from of present proposal Final Years (2010) chromite work to produce Fe-Ni Reports overburden (COB) from chromite and Nickel laterite overburden/ nickel ore by Thermal lateritic ores by Plasma Process, selective reduction Institute of roasting followed by Mineral & magnetic separation
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Technology, and thermal plasma CSIR, smelting of the Bhubaneswar. magnetic fraction. 5. Mineral systematic Detailed mineral 0.2075 Interim and Duration 3 and pre- systematic to appraise Final Years (2011) concentration of about PGE Reports PGE values from characteristics vis-à-vis low grade chrome rock/ore types. ores of Boula Development of mines, Orissa, suitable beneficiation Institute of techniques/processes Minerals and will be for pre- Materials concentration of these Technology, valuable metals. A Bhubaneswar. flow sheet will be developed based on the experimental studies which may help in future processing of PGE bearing materials. 6. Characterisation of Chemical and 0.0977 Interim and Duration 3 Indian lean grade mineralogical Final Years (2011) magnesite ore and characterization of Reports improvement of its Indian magnesite. high temperature Phase and refaractory microstructure properties with or development study without with firing beneficiation, temperature. Central Glass & Improvement of ceramic Research refractory properties of Institute, Kolkata magnesite with and without beneficiation.
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Development of flow sheet and study of techno-economic feasibility. 7. Development of The aim of this 0.0566 Interim and Duration 3 Multilayered research is to improve Final Years (2011) materials and the capability of metal Reports casting under high (H13 steel) used in pressure and loads, high pressure casting NFTDC, system. Hyderabad. Design and development of FGM/multilayered ceramic materials system with very low thermal conductivity along with ability to with stand high thermal shock and mechanical loads as obtained during the process in pressure die casting and centrifugal casting.
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8. Development of To develop a fuzzy 0.0491 Interim and Duration 3 Mathematical logic based Final Years (2012) Model (using mathematical model to Reports fuzzy logic) to maintain the superheat Control superheat of the electrolysis of Aluminium process with the preset Electrolysis Bath, limits Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre, Nagpur 9. Development of The major objective of 0.0884 Interim and Duration 2 portable analytical the proposed work is Final Years (2013) kit for field the development of Reports analysis of portable analytical kit bauxite:Emphasis (in-situ analytical kit) on In-situ Micro- for field analysis Analysis of based on solid phase Mineral Entitites extraction and for Mineral determination of Prospecting, bauxite constituent JNARDDC, using colorimetric Nagpur method.
10. Development of Identification and 0.0820 Interim and Duration 3 Standard validation of noise Final Years (2013) Framework and prediction model for Reports Guidelines for mines and buffer zone. Noise Mapping in To develop standard Mines and framework and Surrounding guidelines for noise
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Community, mapping in mines and NIMH, Nagpur. mining complexes. To develop strategic for environmental noise management using noise mapping technology.
11. Up-gradation & During mining of 0.0890 Interim and Duration 3 Utilization of bauxite deposits, Final Years (2013) Laterite of East upper horizon of Reports and West Coast bauxite profile is deposits, characterized by hard JNARDDC, ferruginous laterite Nagpur. zone (Overburden laterite OB). It contains low alumina, high iron & silica and cannot be used for alumina production. To study various techniques for beneficiation and optimization of different process parameters for reduction of iron, silica content as well as increase the alumina in the laterite. 12. Process Development of 0.0540 Interim and Duration 2 Development for indigenous technology Final Years (2013) production of low for the production of Reports
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soda (Na2O) low soda hydrate hydrate in Bayer (0.15- 0.25%). Circuit, Determination of JNARDDC, precipitation Nagpur. parameters to get a low soda product in an alumina refinery set up for production of special hydrate/alumina. 13. Development of In-situ geophysical 0.49 Interim and Duration 3 viable technique measurements of P Final Years (2013) for assessment of and S wave velocity Reports reclaimed land and for evaluating soil for safety of stiffness and other structures under relevant parameters settling for assessing environment, settlement potential. NIRM, Karnataka. Non-destructive testing of ground and structures based on integrated geophysical techniques.
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14. Estimation of Monitor seismic 0.0343 Interim and Duration 3 seismic hazard in activities and locate Final Years (2013) and around the their hypocenter. Reports mines out areas of Identify the regions Kolar Gold Fields, where seismic events NIRM, Karnataka. occur within a depth of 200m which would affect the dwellings. Estimate the seismic hazard in the mines of Kolar Gold Fields. 15. Beneficiation of Identification, 0.0186 Interim and Duration 3 low grade iron ore collection and Final Years (2013) and tailings by characterization of Reports selective low-grade iron ore and flocculation, tailings samples. Indian School of Formation of Mines, Dhanbad. flocculation scheme for their beneficiation. Identifying the best flocculant and optimizing the parameters. 16. Evaluation of Evaluation of protein 0.1682 Interim and Duration 3 Biomarkers for biomarkers for early Final Years (2013) early detection of detection of noise Reports noise induced induced hearing loss hearing loss, among mine workers. NIMH, Nagpur. Relationship between known and unknown protein markers with degree of NIHL and noise exposure.
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Development of diagnostic kit for early detection of NIHL. 17. Multi Centric To determine the dust 2.11* Interim and Duration 3 Study of dust exposure profile and Final Years (2013) related diseases in prevalence of Silicosis Reports stone mines and in Stone mine development of workers. sustainable To determine levels of preventive airborne respirable program, NIMH, dust and other Nagpur. hazards. To formulate a sustainable silicosis control programme in stone mines. Total 3.77 IEC 0.20 One time grant of 0.03 three autonomous bodies i.e. JNARDDC, NIMH & NIRM. Grand Total 4.00 *The requirement projected for the year is ` 2.60 crore Taking into consideration the total allocation of the S&T Scheme as ` 4.00 crore, the projected requirement for the project has been reduced to ` 2.11 crore to accommodate all on-going schemes within ` 4.00 crore.
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Appendix-III
NEW S&T SCHEMES RECEIVED FOR GRANT-IN-AID FROM MINISTRY OF MINES
NEW SCHEMES
1. Development of portable analytical kit for field analysis of bauxite: Emphasis on In-situ Micro-Analysis of Mineral Entitites for Mineral Prospecting, JNARDDC, Nagpur.
Objective: The major objective of the proposed work is the development of portable analytical kit (in-situ analytical kit) for field analysis based on solid phase extraction and determination of bauxite constituent using colorimetric method.
2. Development of Standard Framework and Guidelines for Noise Mapping in Mines and Surrounding Community, NIMH, Nagpur.
Objective: Identification and validation of noise prediction model for mines and buffer zone. To develop standard framework and guidelines for noise mapping in mines and mining complexes.
3 Up-gradation & Utilization of Laterite of East and West Coast deposits, JNARDDC, Nagpur.
Objective: During mining of bauxite deposits, upper horizon of bauxite profile is characterized by hard ferruginous laterite zone (Overburden laterite OB). It contains low alumina, high iron & silica and cannot be used for alumina production.To study various techniques for beneficiation and optimization of different process parameters for reduction of iron, silica content as well as increase the alumina in the laterite.
4. Process Development for production of low soda (Na2O) hydrate in Bayer Circuit, JNARDDC, Nagpur.
Objective: Development of indigenous technology for the production of low soda hydrate (0.15- 0.25%).Determination of precipitation parameters to get a low soda product in an alumina refinery set up for production of special hydrate/alumina.
5. Development of viable technique for assessment of reclaimed land and for safety of structures under settling environment, NIRM, Karnataka.
Objective: In-situ geophysical measurements of P and S wave velocity for evaluating soil stiffness and other relevant parameters for assessing settlement potential Non-destructive testing of ground and structures based on integrated geophysical techniques.
6. Estimation of seismic hazard in and around the mines out areas of Kolar Gold Fields, NIRM, Karnataka.
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Objective: Monitor seismic activities and locate their hypocenter. Identify the regions where seismic events occur within a depth of 200m which would affect the dwellings. Estimate the seismic hazard in the mines of Kolar Gold Fields.
7. Beneficiation of low grade iron ore and tailings by selective flocculation, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.
Objective: Identification, collection and characterization of low-grade iron ore and tailings samples. Formation of flocculation scheme for their beneficiation. Identifying the best flocculent and optimizing the parameters.
8. Evaluation of Biomarkers for early detection of noise induced hearing loss, NIMH, Nagpur.
Objective: Evaluation of protein biomarkers for early detection of noise induced hearing loss among mine workers relationship between known and unknown protein markers with degree of NIHL and noise exposure. development of diagnostic kit for early detection of NIHL.
9. Multi Centric Study of dust related diseases in stone mines and development of sustainable preventive program, NIMH, Nagpur.
Objective: To determine the dust exposure profile and prevalence of Silicosis in Stone mine workers. To determine levels of airborne respirable dust and other hazards. To formulate a sustainable silicosis control programme in stone mines.
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