Outcome Budget

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

OUTCOME BUDGET

2012 - 2013

MINISTRY OF MINES CONTENTS Page No.

Executive Summary (i) to (xx)

Chapter 1 Mandate, Goals and Policy 1 to 22 Framework

Chapter II Outlays, Output and Outcomes 23 to 49

Chapter III Reform Measures and Policy 50 to 59 Initiatives

Chapter IV Review of Past Performance 60 to 90

Chapter V Financial Review 91 to 100

Chapter VI Review of Performance of Statutory and 101 to 121 Autonomous Bodies

Annexure I Outcome Budget 2012-13 122 to 147

Annexure II Details of Actual Achievements 148 to 171 vis-à-vis Intended Outcomes indicated in Outcome Budget 2010-11

Annexure III Details of Actual Achievements vis-à-vis 172 to 195 Intended Outcomes indicated in Outcome Budget 2011-12

Appendix -I Projected Outcome of GSI 2012-13 196 to 197

Appendix -II On-going Schemes/Programmes 198 to 215 of S&T

Appendix- III New Schemes of S&T 216

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 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

Outcome Budget 2012-13 Page i Executive Summary 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. TheNational 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 to the Standing Committee on Coal and Steel on 5th January 2012, and is under consideration of the Standing Committee.

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Amendments made in the Act after the introduction of National Mineral Policy, 1993:

MMDR Act, 1957 has been amended twice in 1994 and 1999 in respect of non-coal minerals after the declaration of the National Mineral Policy, 1993. Salient features of the amendments carried out in 1994 are as follows: (i) Removal of restriction on foreign equity holding in the mining sector by a company registered in India. (ii) Removal of 15 minerals from Part C of the First Schedule to the Act, leaving only 11 minerals for which permission of the Central Government is required for grant of ML/PL. (iii) Greater stability tenure of mineral concession enhancing the maximum period of grant of ML from 20 to 30 years with a minimum period of 20 years and also enhancing the period of Prospecting Licence from 2 yrs to 3 yrs. (iv) State Governments were empowered to terminate mining lease of minor minerals without prior approval of the Central Government.

Salient features of the amendments of the MMDR Act, 1957 in 1999:

(i) Introduction of a concept of reconnaissance operations as a stage of operation distinct from and prior to actual prospecting operations. (ii) Reconnaissance permit holder will enjoy preferential right for grant of PL. (iii) Area restriction of Reconnaissance Permit, Prospecting Licence, Mining Lease will apply state-wise instead of country as a whole. (iv) Mineral Lime Stone has been deleted from the first schedule to the Act. Hence for only ten minerals (except fuel and atomic minerals) namely Asbestos, Bauxite, Chrome ore, Copper, Gold, Iron Ore, Lead, Manganese Ore, Precious Stone and Zinc, permission of the Central Government is required for grant of mining lease. (v) Transfer of mining leases for these 10 minerals do not require reference to the Central Government. (vi) State Governments have been delegated powers to grant minerals concessions even for areas, which are not compact or contiguous. (vii) State Governments have been empowered to permit amalgamation of two or more adjoining mining leases. (viii) State Governments have been delegated powers to approve mining plans in respect of 29 non-metallic/industrial minerals in case of open cast mines.

Statutory provisions regarding reservation of mineral bearing areas.

Traditionally, mining activities have been undertaken mostly in the public sector, and through the Central and State Public Sector Undertakings. The erstwhile Rule 58 of the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 initially provided the statutory provision for reserving mineral bearing areas for exploitation in the Public Sector. Rule 58, MCR, 1960 provided as follows: “Reservation of areas for exploitation in the public sector etc. The State Government may, by Notification in the official gazette, reserve any area for exploitation by the Government Company within the meaning of section 617 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956).”

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However, after the provision of reservation was made part of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957, the Rule 58, MCR, 1960 was deleted vide GSR 449(E) dated 13.4.1988. Reservations under Rule 58 were held to be valid and would continue till the area is de-reserved.

In 1986, the Central Government inserted a new Section 17A of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, under which, as per sub-section (1) of Section 17A of the Act, the Central Government could, with a view to conserving any mineral and after consultation with the State Government, reserve mineral bearing areas. Similarly as per subsection (2) of Section 17A of the Act, the State Government could reserve mineral bearing areas for exploitation by the Public Sector Undertakings owned or controlled by it or by the Central Government.

In January, 1994, the Central Government inserted a new sub-section (1A) to Section 17A of the MMDR Act, 1957, under which the Central Government could, in consultation with the State Government, reserve mineral bearing area for exploitation by the Central Public Sector Undertakings, while under amended Section 17A(2), the State Government could reserve mineral bearing areas with the approval of the Central Government for exploitation by State Public Sector Undertakings.

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,

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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,  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 four meetings subsequently on 22.12.2010, 3.5.2011, 20.9.2011, and 16.1.2012 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. Ministry of Railways, Department of Revenue (Customs), and Ministry of Shipping have also been included as special invitees. Some of the important outcome of the meeting pertaining to illegal mining are given below:

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 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.  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, Chhattisgarh, 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, Chhattisgarh, 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.

 Ten State Governments (Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and West Bengal) have set up a Coordination-cum-Empowered Committee.

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 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, Odisha 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. As on 1.12.2011, the Special Task Force has conducted inspections in a total of 434 mines in the States of Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. While IBM had suspended 152 mines after the inspection, suspension has been revoked after compliance of the rules in case of 96 mines. IBM has further, recommended termination of 8 leases to the State Governments.

Commission of Inquiry to enquire into the large scale mining of Iron ore and Manganese ore without lawful authority in several States.

The Government in its Cabinet decision dated 16th August, 2010 has approved the setting up of a Commission of Inquiry under Section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952, to enquire into the large scale mining of Iron ore and Manganese ore without lawful authority in several States. Thereafter, the Central Government has appointed a Commission of Inquiry under the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952, consisting of Shri Justice M. B. Shah, retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India as the Chairman of the Commission, vide official Gazette Notification S.O. 2817 dated 22nd November, 2010. The Commission shall also recommend remedial measures to prevent such mining, trade, transportation and export done illegally or without lawful authority. The Commission is headquartered in Ahmadabad (Gujarat). The Commission is required to submit its report to the Central Government as soon as possible but not later than eighteen months from the date of its first sitting. The Commission can also submit interim report.

In exercise of its mandate, the Commission of Inquiry has submitted an Interim Report to the Government on 14.7.2011 recommending, inter alia :

. Amendment in section 24 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957; . Amendments in Rules 24A of Mineral Concession Rules (MCR), 1960 regarding deemed extension of mining leases, in Rule 26 and Rule 27 of MCR restricting persons convicted for illegal mining from renewal of mining lease and cancellation of mining lease;

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. Amendments in field circulars issued by Indian Bureau of Mines for stringent regulation of boundary pillars of mining leases; . ban on export of iron ore and manganese ore; and . measures to be taken by State Governments for improving regulation by:

(i) introducing Computerized weigh bridges, (ii) installing Check Posts at exit points, (iii) proper maintenance of roads and collection of toll tax, and (iv) providing adequate staff for regulatory purposes in State.

The Government has considered the recommendation of the Commission of Inquiry and has accepted recommendations pertaining to amendment of Rule 26 and Rule 27 of MCR restricting persons convicted for illegal mining from renewal of mining lease and cancellation of mining lease, amendments in field circulars issued by Indian Bureau of Mines for stringent regulation of boundary pillars of mining leases, and measures to be taken by State Governments for introducing computerized weigh bridges, installing Check Posts at exit points, proper maintenance of roads and collection of toll tax, and providing adequate staff for regulatory purposes in State. The Government has commenced suitable action for implementation of the accepted recommendations.

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. The online reporting systems are likely to be in place by March 2012. This 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 illegal mining, royalty evasion etc. and attendant corruption in inspection of mines, and in transportation permit systems.

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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, and 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 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 been also 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, studied the impact of mineral development with the need to develop principles in mining, best practices, and reporting standards which may be measured objectively and held that some of the challenges facing the Indian mining sector to develop in a sustainable manner

Outcome Budget 2012-13 Page ix Executive Summary would be to identify the appropriate use of land within a Land Planning framework through a democratic decision making process on the basis of integrated assessment of ecological, environmental, economical and social impact. The recommendations of the Committee are suitably reflected in the National Mineral Policy, 2008, which enunciates that “all mining shall be undertaken within the parameters of a comprehensive Sustainable Development Framework…. and the guiding principle shall be that a miner shall leave the mining area in better ecological shape than he found it”.

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 as per contract dated 10.12.2009 signed with M/s ERM India Private Limited, in terms of Rule 163 of General Financial Rules, 2005. 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 draft 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 information, education and communication plan, and (vi) strengthening governance structures at Central and State Government for effective implementation.

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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, with close co-ordination between GSI, other Central agencies and State Geological Departments through the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) to avoid duplication of work and to give priority to the programmes of the States, based on the availability of resources.

Programmes are formulated keeping in view national priorities, organisational goals, geoscientific 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 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.

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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.

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.

2. Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL)

The Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd., registered under Companies Act 1956, was incorporated on 21st October 1972. 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.

Now it 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

Outcome Budget 2012-13 Page xii Executive Summary and monitor the performance and also to approve new schemes. A sum of `.1000.00 lakhs has been kept in BE 2012-13 for promotional expenditure.

Outlay for Capital Expenditure: For the year 2012-13 (BE) a sum of `. 900.00 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 exploration reports are available for sale to intending entrepreneurs. As per revised guidelines for sale of reports finalised during November 2009, MECL is making all possible efforts for sale of reports of promotional projects completed on behalf of Ministry of Mines. MECL has summarised the executive summaries of the exploration reports as per the format suggested by the committee and executive summaries of various category i.e. “A”, “B”, “C” & “D” category (221A, 331A, 332B, 332C, 332D & 333D) have been uploaded in MECL website for easy assess 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 promising 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 48th CGPB meeting held on 25th – 26th August 2011 at New Delhi. MECL also participated in Mining – Exploration Convention & Trade Show at Bangalore during 5th – 8th September 2011, wherein soft and hard copies of executive summaries of exploration reports were displayed and distributed to the prospective buyers.

So far, 21 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.

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 29 years. It has completed exploration for coal in 11 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 ten schemes which include copper, sillimanite, glass sand, shell limestone and Ferro- Silicon grade quartzite in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim and Arunachal

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Pradesh. In addition, it has 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.

During 2011-12, MECL completed the field investigations for dolomite at Rupa in West Kameng district Arunachal Pradesh and analytical studies, interpretation and report writing work are in progress. The report writing work for detailed exploration carried out in Tongnub South East Sub Block, for limestone Litang River Valley in Jaintia hills district of Meghalaya is also under progress.

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 and laboratory & report writing work will be taken up by MECL.

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. In the first meeting held on 18-1-2005 Chaired by Secretary (Mines), it has been decided to form a Committee under Chairmanship of Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines to evaluate the proposals / schemes / suggestions received from North Eastern States to be considered by Empowered Committee. Accordingly the Committee has been constituted and meetings are being held to evaluate proposals / schemes / suggestions received from the North Eastern States. The sixth review meeting on the progress of ongoing mineral development project in NER was held on 17.6.2011 under the Chairmanship of Additional Secretary (Mines).

Performance : During 2010-11 the company registered a turn over of ` 13731 lakhs. The company has achieved gross margin of ` 2156 lakhs and recorded a net profit of ` 1196 lakhs (after tax) during the year.

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. Based on the deliberations of the stakeholders meeting held on 20.12.2010 under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Mines), the Committee has modified the report. Subsequently a meeting with industry personnel was held under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Mines) on 30th August 2011 on the issue of continuation of Ore Dressing Division in IBM. It was decided in the meeting that IBM’s role should be restricted to be a Regulator in the field of mineral beneficiation rather than as commercial organization for development of flow sheets. Based on the decisions taken in the meeting held on 30th August 2011, the certain chapters of the Report were again redrafted. The modified draft report of the Committee is ready for submission. An Act to replace the existing Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 has been formulated and the draft Act 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 155 mines where mining is not carried out as per the approved mining plan/scheme of mining.

Central Government has appointed a Commission of Inquiry consisting 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. Commission has submitted its first interim report to Ministry of Mines on 14.07.2011. IBM has taken action on the recommendations mentioned in the interim report.

Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) 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.

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. In response, IBM has received 377 applications and Grant orders have been issued for 62 blocks to 16 applicants in April 2011. Commencement of offshore exploration will set a new benchmark in the achievement of Indian Mining industry hitherto unheard of and India will join the elite club of select few nations in this pioneering feat.

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In BE 2011-12, the approved budget of IBM was `.6055.00 lakhs comprising `.2200.00 lakhs for plan and `. 3855.00 lakhs for non-plan. Against this, the RE 2011-12 has been kept at `.6242.00 lakhs comprising `.2200.00 lakhs for plan and `. 4042.00 lakhs for non- plan. BE 2012-13 has been approved at `.6750.00 lakhs comprising `. 2400.00 for plan and `.4350.00 lakhs 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. Quarterly performance is reviewed during QPR meetings in the Ministry. 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.

4. Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)

Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) 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.

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.

1stPhase 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(mega watt) for 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

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MTPY commissioned in the year 2003-04. The Company also acquired a rolled product unit in the year 2000 and commissioned the plant in the year 2004-05 with installed capacity of 45,000 MTPY.

2nd Phase Expansion : The Company has gone for 2nd phase expansion with an approved estimated project cost of `. 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 `. 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 Block in August, 2004. The coal mine project was originally approved at an estimated cost of `. 215 crore, which has been revised recently to `.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 of alumina refinery from 5.25 lakh MTPY to 7 lakh MTPY after making few technological upgradation with approved estimated project cost of Rs. 409 crore. The project is under execution. Further, the Company is also going 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.

The Company is planning to add fifth 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 captive power plant(CPP) unit of 250 MW each at it’s existing CPP complex.

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 nonconventional (clean) energy b) Mining and metal refining c) Upstream and downstream integration

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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 projection more than of `. 82,000 crore for the projects to be executed in the coming years.

Annual Plan 2012-13: The Company has projected `. 2343 crore to be spent in the year 2012-13 under different schemes as under:- ( `.. in crore) Annual Sl.No. Name of Scheme/ Programme Plan(2012-13) A. Ongoing projects/schemes 1.a Phase-II Expansion. 191 1.b Captive Coal Mine Utkal E-Coal Mine. 198 1.c Up-gradation of Alumina plant. 160 1.d Green field projects & Expansion Plans. 1,182 1.e Wind Power plant. 75 Pottangi Bauxite Mine and 5th Stream 6 1.f Refinery 1g 220 KA Up-gradation of Smelter pot-line. 100 B. New Schemes 2.a 2 x 250 Power Plant. 15 C Schemes aimed at Maximizing Benefits. Additions/ Modifications/ Renewals/ 416 3.a Replacements (AMRs). Total 2,343

Outcome of Plan Expenditure: The measurement of final outcome for the four operating units has been set in terms of enhanced capacity in terms volume of finished products. Considering phased manner of commissioning of different segments of 2nd phase expansion project, the outcome has been set in terms of quantity of various finished products. 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. For projects such as 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 has been submitted to every Board Meeting. The review of the performance of the Company on several parameters is also being conducted in quarterly progress review (QPR) meeting at Ministry level. A status report on

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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.  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:

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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.

Till date 186 (182+4) projects have been approved and 7 projects are under implementation. Till now 153 projects have been completed.

For the year 2012-13, 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 2012-13, a provision of `.0.77 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 technology available in the country for production of alumna and basic engineering. For the year 2012- 13, a provision of `.2.75 crores under Non-Plan has been made for JNARDDC.

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 `.1.50 crores under Non- Plan during the year 2012-13 has been made for NIMH.

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Main Functions

Organisational Structure

The Secretariat of Ministry of Mines is headed by the Secretary having other officers: an Additional Secretary, three Joint Secretaries, one Joint Secretary & Financial Adviser common for Ministries of Coal & Ministry of Mines, 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 subordinate office, Attached 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), Kolar.

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1.2 Geological Survey of India (GSI)

Introduction

Geological Survey of India (GSI) was started as a department engaged primarily for searching coal in 1851. Since then there has been a manifold increase in the activities of GSI in the last 160 years and the organization has been 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

Remote Sensing and Aerial Surveys:  Geomorphological Survey  Hyperspectral Survey  Airborne Mineral Survey

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 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

 Geotechnical, Landslide & Seismic  Climate Change impact & Fragile eco-Systems  Biogeochemistry & Medical Geology  Fundamental Geosciences  Crustal Evolution  Stratigraphic Correlation  Palaeobiology  Deep Geology  Isotope Geology and Geochronology  Meteoritic & Planetary Studies  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 provide the requisite support and crosscutting co-ordination. The detailed segments of Support Systems are as follows:

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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 formally 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, finance and administration and Operational units at State level, headed by a Deputy Director General to execute the programmes in the field. The details of the organizational structure of GSI are given in Figs. 1 & 2.

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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

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along with corresponding Missions are shown below:

Scheme Mission & Support Components /Activities 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 Survey, Photo Geology & Remote Sensing 2. Mineral Mission II Coal (including lignite), gold, Exploration (Natural Resource basemetal and other minerals. Assessment) 5.Information / Mission III Map, Publication, Information Dissemination (Geoinformatics) Technology 3. Specialised Geotechnical, environmental, Investigation Mission IV landslide, earthquake geology (Fundamental & and seismology, glacial, Multidisciplinary geothermal and shallow Geoscience) subsurface geological studies, medical geology 4.Research & Petrology, palaeontology, Development & geochronology, chemical, Other geophysical Exploration Polar Studies in Antarctica and (Antarctica) Arctic 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. Scheduled Welfare services to Scheduled Caste Sub Plan / Caste and Tribal people for Tribal Sub Plan qualitative improvement of the life style of the backward class people living in the remote areas

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Vision for Geological Survey of India :

GSI must aspire:  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 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 Outcome Budget 2012-13 Page 11

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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., 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 2 tier system from the Corporate Office at Nagpur. To facilitate the prompt maintenance of plants and machineries deployed at various projects, three Regional Maintenance Centres at Ranchi, Nagpur and Hyderabad are being operated. Technical guidance to the projects, finalisation of geological reports, close liaisoning with the clients and looking for new business opportunities is being carried out through the Zonal Offices located at Ranchi, Nagpur and Hyderabad. The commercial activities of the Company are being looked after by Business Development and Planning Division at Nagpur. In addition, two Business Development Centers are in operation at Delhi and Kolkata.

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. As a service organization, 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. The scheme for detailed exploration is formulated by the Company, in the perspective of the demand vs. availability as well as 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.

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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.

 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 Turn Key (LSTK) project.

 To develop, implement eco-friendly policies & projects, and improve quality of the environment.

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), established in 1948, as a subordinate Organization under Ministry of Mines. IBM has vision to evolve as National Technical Regulator and providing information of all 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

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Charter of Functions/Mandates/goals and objectives:

 To promote systematic and scientific development of mineral resources of the country (both onshore and offshore)  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)

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(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 (including training), Accounts with all other administrative and financial matters and;

b) Planning and Co-ordination.

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

In addition, two new schemes, namely Scheme No. 5 - Management of Solid Waste from Mining in India and Scheme No.6 - Computerized Online Register of Mining Tenement System were proposed to be taken up during 11th Plan period. But, Scheme No. 5 has since been shelved and Scheme No. 6 has been taken up and is in progress.

The draft report of the Committee for Review & 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. In the developmental role, IBM would assist State Governments to ensure adherence to standards and parameters by leveraging technology to ensure scientific mining. IBM also requires to help in devising and working mechanism for consultations, information dissemination and disclosure to local communities and to enable formulation of free prior informed consent (FPIC) strategies.

Further, Sub Group III on Infrastructure and Financing has studied thoroughly the mineral movement in the sector. 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

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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 Sub Group III has proposed a new scheme titled “Capacity Building of State Governments – Development and Implementation of Ore Accounting Software by NIC”, which is to be implemented through IBM. Thus, a new Scheme is suggested for capacity building of State Governments through IBM in the 12th plan.

Policy Framework and Vision:

The objectives of the National Mineral Policy are fulfilled through the Charter of Functions of IBM in large. 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  Mineral Inventory  Mineral Beneficiation  Legislation and Guidelines  Information System  Sustainable Development  Industrial Promotion  Checking of Illegal Mining  Development of Offshore Mineral Resources

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1.5 Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)

Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) 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  Infrastructure Development  Water (Drinking Water & Water resource Development Program)

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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.

A detailed Plan for Financial Year 2012-13 will be prepared with NIRD consultation, considering the lessons learnt from project developments during Financial Year 2011- 12 and Third-Party Evaluation – as was approved by the Board. The DPE guidelines on CSR mandate that for a PSU of size such as HCL to spend 2-3% of net profit subject to minimum of 3 Crores. Accordingly, the Company proposes to allocate CSR Budget to the extent of 3 Crores for Financial Year 2012-13.

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 value added 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 entirely 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.

Financial Restructuring

The authorized capital of the Company was `. 1300 crore. Initially, the equity was held 100% by the Govt. of India(GoI). About 12.85% of Govt. of India 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 `. 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 `.644.31 crore, out of which Govt. of India’s holding was Rs. 561.50 crore (87.15%).

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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 257,72,38,512 of `. 5 each from the earlier 64,43,09,628 shares of `. 10 each.

The paid-up share capital of the Company stands at `. 1288.62 crore after the restructuring of the equity share capital.

The authorized capital base of the Company was also increased to `. 3000 crore from the previous `.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 recently prepared it’s vision document (Vision 2020), wherein the Company has set the following goals;

 To achieve annual turnover of over `. 25,000 crore by 2020.  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 diversified projects by 2016.  To target at least one 1000 MW independent power project (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.

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 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 lowest cost producer of alumina in the world and to strive to become low cost aluminium producing Global Company in five years time.  To promote a result-oriented organisational ethos and work culture that empowers employees and helps realisation of individual and organisational goals and maximise internal customer satisfaction.  To foster high standards of health, safety and environment-friendly 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 participate in peripheral development of the areas and 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 MT 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 MT was commissioned in September, 2011.  4.60 lakh MT per year aluminium smelter plant 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.

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 Rolled product unit with an installed capacity of 45,000 MT per year of aluminium alloy coil sheets.

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 sectors are reviewed by a Group of Experts constituting the Project Evaluation and Review Committee (PERC), Suitable projects are recommended to a high level Standing Scientific Advisory Group (SSAG) of the Ministry of Mines under the Chairmanship of the Secretary (Mines) for approval.

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

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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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CHAPTER –II

OUTLAYS, OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES

This chapter relates to Non-Plan and Plan Budget of the Ministry of Mines for 2012-13.

Non-Plan Budget

The Non-Plan Budget of this Ministry is ` 466.44 crore . The break up of Non-Plan budget is ` 20.28 crore for Secretariat Proper (including provision of ` 2.00 crore for Commission of Enquiry), ` 395.29 crore for GSI, ` 43.50 crore for IBM, ` 1.50 crore as grant to BGML, ` 5.02 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 ` 2942.64 crore consisting of ` 243.00 crore through Domestic Budgetary Support(DBS) and ` 2699.64 crore through Internal and Extra Budgetary Resources(IEBR). ` 2343.00 crore for NALCO through their IEBR, ` 341.14 crore for HCL through IR, ` 194.00 crore for GSI through DBS, ` 24.00 crore for IBM through DBS, ` 19.00 crore for MECL(` 10.00 crore for promotional work through DBS and ` 9.00 crore for Capital through their IR). ` 10.50 crore for S&T (` 4.00 crore from DBS and ` 6.50 crore through their IEBR) and ` 11.00 crore (GBS) for construction of residential and official building of GSI and IBM, have been provided in the Annual Plan 2012-13 outlay.

The detailed financial outlays, projected physical output and projected/budgeted outcomes (intermediate/partial & final for year 2012-13 as the case may be) organizationwise 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 2012-13 for GSI is ` 194.00 crore (excluding ` 10.00 crore of Construction budget) against the proposed ` 710.00 crore (excluding the proposed ` 74.23 crore as Construction Budget). In this proposed budget ` 382.00 crore was proposed under ME head (Break up: ` 216.50 crore for 4th & 5th instalment towards construction cost of Replacement Vessel (including consultancy charges), ` 70.50 crore for initial payment towards Geotechnical Vessel(including consultancy charges) and ` 87.00 crore for acquisition of Laboratory and Drilling Equipment.

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.

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GSI while formulating its annual programme pays utmost importance to the extent possible subject to availability of resources.

The GSI Annual Programme of 2012-2013 includes number of items (556 items) from different States in accordance with their requirements and necessity. The partnership mode is all the more strengthened in many programmes where participation of geologists of the States has been assured.

In accordance with the reconstitution, CGPB is supported by 12 Committees for the various sub- sectors. The Committees shall meet at least twice a year and shall submit recommendations to the Central Board in respect of the respective sub-sector. The Committees will function to ensure partnerships between GSI, Central and State Institutions, Academia and the Private Sector and formulate annual plans, coordinate activities and generally function as mechanisms to implement GSI's Visions and Charter under the overarching structure of the CGPB.

While formulating the programme of GSI F.Y. 2012-13, in addition to elaborate departmental exercises and a series of reviews, the following factors viz Government policies and directives; suggestions; recommendations and requests made by stakeholders; XII Five-Year Plan document of GSI submitted to the Govt.; Committees of CGPB, State Geological Programming Boards are considered. Each and every item of investigation is outlined along with its qualitative and quantitative parameters, objectives and timeframe. The annual programme proposals at times required prioritisation in consonance with actual available resources. The programmes were initially formulated at grass root level and accumulated and approved at regional and heads of the various mission levels. After final scrutiny at Central Hqrs., GSI’s programme documents, mostly under five ‘Missions’ as recommended by the HPC – Region \ State-wise Annual Programme of GSI for FY 2012-13 has been placed before the Central Geological Programming Board for approval after detailed discussion with all the members. The programme of GSI for F. Y. 2012 –2013 will be approved in the 50th meeting of CGPB, held on 2nd and 3rd February 2012 at New Delhi.

Thrust are being given to all the four Missions as well as the capacity building, the fifth Mission. A total of 556 regular coded items including 21cruises have been included involving 75 drilling rigs. The break-up details on mission / scheme -wise are as follows:

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 first 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

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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.

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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 will be concentrated in these known mineral belts with a thrust towards locating minerals in which the country is deficient.

A total of 126 (including one offshore mineral investigation) items are included of which 102 are under ‘Mineral resource assessment’ (ores and minerals) and 24 belong to ‘Natural energy resources’ (except Oil & Gas) [coal and lignite]. Among these 102 projects, 10 are Ferrous Minerals (Iron, Manganese, Chromite), 32 for Non- Ferrous and Strategic Minerals (Base metal, Molybdenum, Cesium, REE ), 43 Precious Metals & Minerals (Gold, PGE, Diamond) and 17 for Industrial & Fertilizer Minerals ( Limestone, Phosphorite, Barite, Bauxite, Graphite, Sillimanite, China clay, Placer, Construction material, etc.) . The programming of Natural energy resources (except Oil & Gas) [coal and lignite] has been designed in tune with XII plan proposal, Government guidelines issued from time to time and the decision of the CGPB Committee Group V (Energy Minerals). GSI has formulated a total of 24 coal – lignite exploration items, out of which 21 items fall in coal [Damodar Coal Basin, Rajmahal-Birbhum Master Coal Basin, Mahanadi Valley Coal Basin, Odisha and Chhattishgarh, Son Valley basin, Chhattishgarh & M.P., Pench Valley Coalfield, M.P. Wardha and Tawa Valley Coal Basin, Maharashtra & M.P., Godavari Valley Coal Basin, A. P] and 3 items in Lignite bearing areas [Lignite Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan , Raniganj Lignite Field ] and finalization was based keeping in view the key factors i.e., (i) locating power grade coal at shallow depth, (ii) proving of superior quality including coking coal, (iii) identifying new areas in deeper unexplored part of the basins or as an extension of explored blocks/existing mines, (iv) establishing additional resources of lignite from power hungry southern and western states and (v) assessment of CBM potentiality in greenfield areas of selected coal/lignite basins.

The target set for M-II (natural resource assessment) during F.Y. 2012-13: LSM- 3500 sq. km.; DM– 60 sq. km.; Drilling – 67,000 m.

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.

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A proposal for setting up of GSI NET and PORTAL in two Phases at a cost of `. 25 crores [`..12.20 crore in Phase-I and `. 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; uploading of Maps & reports; Geodatabase creation; legacy data entry and uploading in portal through outsourcing. Total regular items: 30 nos. (excluding service type items).

Mission – IV: Multidisciplinary Geoscience: 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 multidisciplinary activities will be carried during F.Y. 2012-13.

Total regular items: 80 nos. (excluding service type items) under following areas:  Geotechnical, Landslide and Seismic  Climate Change Impact, Glaciology and Medical Geology

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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 modeling 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 centralized facility that would be developed in the CHQ, Kolkata and to be named as ‘Integrated Research & Development Centre for Geosciences [IRDCG]’. The IRDCG will incorporate all existing high-quality instrumentation available in the CHQ 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. IRDCG would be supplemented by two satellite centres at Faridabad and Bangalore with facilities that can be developed independently.

Total regular items: 40 nos. (excluding service type items) under following areas:  Fundamental Geoscience, Stratigrapic correlation, Crustal evolution, Palaeobiology, GIG, Meteoritic & Planetary Studies, Experimental Petrology  Deep Geology  Polar Studies

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 be 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 ten numbers respectively. These will be supported with comprehensive and modern training facilities, with lab and computer support, at least at the Regional level. 70 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:  Management courses

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 International courses  Induction level courses  Refresher courses  Advanced 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.

2.2 Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL)

Outlay for Promotional Exploration Programme : 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 by the Technical Sub-Committee of Standing Committee of Promotional Projects (SCPP) and are finally approved by the SCPP. The SCPP meets periodically for review and monitor the performance of the on going projects and approve additional scheme(s). A provision of ` 1000.00 lakhs has been kept in (BE) 2012-13 to carry out promotional mineral exploration programme.

Outlay for capital expenditure: For replacement / procurement of new plants & machineries on routine basis annual outlay for capital expenditure is also approved by the Ministry of Mines. For the year 2012-13 a provision of `. 900.00 lakhs (IEBR) has been made in BE-2012-13 for capital expenditure.

The details of financial outlay under both the heads along with anticipated outputs and the final outcomes for 2012-13 are given in Annexure-I. The outlay for financial year 2012-13 is `. 9.00 crore in capital through IR and `.10.00 crore in promotional grant through GBS.

2.3 Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)

During 10th Plan, the various general and S&T schemes of IBM were merged with analogous programmes and grouped into four schemes and these schemes are being continued in the 11th plan. In addition, two new schemes, namely Scheme No. 5 - Management of Solid Waste from Mining in India and Scheme No.6 - Computerised Online Register of Mining Tenement System were proposed to be taken up during 11th Plan period. But, Scheme No. 5 has since been shelved and scheme No. 6 has been taken up and is continued. The objectives and functions of these schemes are derived from the charter of functions of IBM. The outlay for financial year 2012-13 is ` 24.00 crore in GBS. The outlay for construction has been kept as a token provision of ` 1.00 crore.

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Objectives of each scheme/programme, with financial outlays and projected physical outputs/outcomes during 2012-13 are furnished at Annexure – I.

2.4 Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)

During the year 2007-08, HCL recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ` 246.46 crore on the back of higher LME copper price and substantial mine output. However, the company posted a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of `. 5.48 crore and a net loss of `. 10.31 crore after tax during Financial Year 2008-09. The incurrence of loss was mainly due to a drastic fall in LME copper price during the period October, 2008 to March, 2009. However, due to firming up of LME copper price w.e.f. June, 2009 and also improvement of in-house Metal-In-Concentrate production, the company started making profits and ended up with a Profit After Tax (PAT) of `. 154.68 crore and `.224.10 crore during Financial Year 2009-10 and Financial Year 2010-11 respectively and is likely to post a Profit After Tax (PAT) of `. 252.92 crore during Financial Year 2011-12.

During the XI Plan Period (2007-12), the company has proposed to meet its entire plan expenditure of `. 468.91 crore from its internal accruals and no budgetary support is sought for.

The BE & RE Plan Outlay for Financial Year 2010-11 had been proposed as `. 150.35 crore which was fully utilized during the year with the expenditure incurred being `. 150.42 crore as per Annexure II. Similarly BE Plan Outlay for Financial Year 2011-12 had been earlier proposed as Rs 297 crore including renewal & replacement (R & R) expenditures for Rs 23.00 crore, Mine Development Expenditures for `. 85.00 crore and Mine Expansion of `. 189.00 crore out of HCL’s own internal resources.

However, keeping the other parameters constant the proposed expenditure pertaining to only Mine Expansion was scaled down to `. 32.82 crore due to lack of environmental clearance w.r.t. few mine projects like Chapri-Siddheswar and Malanjkhand mines. Similarly the BE Plan Outlay for Financial Year 2012-13 has been proposed to be `. 341.14 crore to be paid out of HCL’s own internal resources under the following broad heads:

(`. in crore) Sl Name of Plan Amount No 1 Mine Expansion 208.14 2 Green Field Exploration 10.00 3 Mine Development 85.00 4 Renewal & Replacement 38.00 Total 341.14

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Year-wise BE, RE and actual expenditure 2011-12 of the XI Five year Plan is placed as under:-

(`. 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 2008-09 43.00 60.00 59.91 current level of 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, 2010-11 150.35 150.35 150.42 the company plans to expand the capacity of its existing mines, re-open closed mines etc 2011-12 297.00 140.82 102.41 under Mine Expansion. (upto Dec’11) * `. 40.78 crore on account of spillover unspent balance from 2007-08.

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Replacement & Renewals:

An outlay of `. 140.82 crore had been proposed in RE 2011-12 as per Annexure III under Plan Expenditure The plan expenditure of `. 23.00 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 and 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 and MCP to the tune of `. 85.00 crore to meet the targeted ore production at both the aforementioned mines and also a proposed Mine Expansion outlay amounting to `. 32.82 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.

The company proposes a plan outlay of ` 341.14 crore in Financial Year 2012-13 as per Annexure I including Mine Development Expenditure (at KCC and MCP total amount `. 85.00 crore), Greenfield Exploration/Development of New mines amounting to `. 10.00 crore and Mine Expansion amounting `. 208.14 crore for various mine expansion projects. The balance amount of `.38.00 crore has been proposed to be utilized on account of replacement and

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2.5 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)

The details comprising of financial outlays, projected physical outputs and projected budget outcomes for the year 2012-13 are furnished as per the prescribed format at Annexure-I, a summary of the projections are presented as under.

Summary of plan outlay for the year 2012-13.

Sl.No. Name of Scheme/ Programme `.in crore A. Ongoing projects schemes 1.a Phase-II Expansion. 191 1.b Captive Coal Mine Utkal E-Coal Mine. 198 1.c Up-gradation of Alumina plant. 160 1.d Green field projects & Expansion Plans. 1,182 1.e Wind Power plant. 75 Pottangi Bauxite Mine and 5th Stream 6 1.f Refinery 1g 220 KA Up-gradation of Smelter pot-line. 100 B. New Schemes 2.a 2 x 250 Power Plant. 15 C. Schemes aimed at Maximizing Benefits. Additions/ Modification/Replacements 416 3.a (AMRs). Total 2,343

The brief note on various schemes and programmes are given hereunder:

A. Ongoing projects schemes

1.a 2nd Phase Expansion : The second phase expansion project at an estimated capital outlay of 4091.51 crore was approved by the Government of India in October, 2004 with a completion schedule of 50 months. The project cost was finally revised to 4403 crore.

The enhanced capacities of various segments after commissioning of expansion project are as under:

Bauxite Mine : 63.00 lakh MT / year

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Alumina Plant : 21.00 lakh MT/ year Aluminium Smelter : 4.60 lakh MT/ year CPP : 1200 MW

Present status

(i) Smelter:- All the 240 pots of the IInd phase expansion have been commissioned during the financial year 2009-10.

(ii) CPP: - Unit No. 9 and Unit No.10 commissioned in August, 2009 & August, 2010 respectively.

(iii) Refinery:- Refinery project is commissioned during September, 2011. As against revised project cost of 4403 crore, the sum of 3962 crore had been spent till March, 2011. It was projected to spend 180 crore during 2011-12 against which 185 crore has already been spent upto December, 2011.

Plan outlays:-

A sum of 191 crore has been provided in 2012-13 mainly to meet the balance payments and civil works of the township and allied utilities. Considering the fact that the project is fully commissioned, target for quantifiable additional physical output from the new facilities for 2012-13 are set as under: -

The summarized plan outlay and other financial parameter are as under: ( in crore) Project cost 4403 Cumulative expenditure till 2010-11 3962 Outlay for RE 2011-12 250 Expenditure from April, 2011 to December, 185 2011 Plan outlay for 2012-13 191

Projected output

The incremental physical output projected from the plan outlay is as under:-

Bauxite 12 lakh MT Alumina 4.25 lakh MT Aluminium 0.85 lakh MT Power 700 (million units)

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1.b. Captive Coal Mine (Utkal E-Block) 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. Board of the Company approved initially the project at an estimated capital cost of 215 crore (at October, 2006 price level) and then revised to 280.30 crore (at November, 2009 price level). The final estimated project cost is 337 crore.

Brief of the project A total mining reserve of 67.49 million tonnes has been planned with an average stripping ratio of 3.05 cum/tonne to yield an annual output of 2.0 million tonnes. The quarry area of Utkal-E coal block is 211.18 hectors. The grade of coal is predominantly G-grade. Utkal-E block is rectangular having N-S length of 3.5 km. & E-W width of 1.3 km. This block contains 15 workable seam sections (as per the DFR prepared by CMPDI).

Technology to be adopted Out of the total targeted production of 2.0 MTPY, it has been tentatively estimated that 1.25 MTPY can be mined by surface miner and balance 0.75 MTPY has to be produced with the help of conventional drilling & blasting method. The implementation of Utkal-E coal mine project shall be outsourced (as per the revised cost estimate report prepared by CMPDI).

Location Utkal-E coal block is situated in the south-central part of Talcher coalfield in Jarpada Tahsil, Angul, Odisha.

Funding In the RCE report prepared by CMPDI, the debt : equity is considered as 0 : 1.However, the funding for Utkal-E project cost is still yet to be finalized.

Production Capacity 2.0 million tonnes per year

Present status  MoEF granted environmental clearance.  OSPCB granted consent to establish for mining operation.  Mining plan approved by Ministry of Coal(MoC).  After consistent follow up by the Ministry of Mines with Ministry of Coal, mining lease of the block has been recommended by the Ministry of Coal to Govt. of Odisha vide letter dated 14.06.2011 for approval.  Stage-I forest clearance recommended by PCCF & sent to MoEF, Govt of Odisha.  Land acquisition is under progress.  Water drawal permission obtained from State Water Resource Deptt.

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Activities be planned during 2012-13

. Obtaining of statutory clearances of DGMS, IBM permission, etc. . Commencement of Nallah Diversion work on “Depository Work” basis. . Commencement of overburden removal. . Construction of R & R colony. . Commissioning of the project, towards end of the year.

Plan outlay

( in crore) Project cost 337 Cumulative expenditure till 2010-11 86 Expenditure from April, 2011 to December, 11 2011 Plan outlay for 2012-13 198

A sum of 198 crore has been projected to be spent in the year 2012-13 plan for the planned activities.

Projected output/outcome No physical output is planned during 2012-13 out of the plan outlay.

1.c Up-gradation of Alumina Plant:

Brief of the project With the completion of ongoing 2nd phase expansion of alumina plant capacity will increase to 21.00 lakh MTPY from present 15.75 lakh MTPY. With the improvement in the technology obtained from Aluminium Pechiney the fourth stream capacity of 5.25 lakh MTPY is being upgraded to 7.0 lakh MTPY leading to enhancement of total capacity to 22.75 lakh MTPY. Increase in Production Capacity 1.75 Lakh tonnes per year

Project Cost The total project cost for the up-gradation project is 409 crore.

Present status The project implementation is on it’s peak with overall progress of 78% as of December, 2011. A cumulative sum of 39 crore was spent till March, 2011 and sum of 85 crore has been spent from April, 2011 to December, 2011 against BE allocation of 162 crore. Majority of the orders are placed, the present commitment of the project is 245 crore as on December, 2011.

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Plan outlay A sum of 160 crore has been projected during plan period 2012-13 towards purchase of equipments, running payment for construction works and other allied activities.

Projected output/outcome No physical output is planned during 2012-13 out of the plan outlay for the commissioning is expected in last quarter of 2012-13.

1.d Green field projects & Expansion Plans.

( in crore) S.No. Name

A. In India 1. Smelter & Power Plant in India 10 2. Mines & Refinery in Andhra Pradesh 10 3. Nuclear Power Plant (1400 MW)-JV with NPCIL 1000 4. Fly ash based Cement plant for ash disposal 1 5. Specialty Alumina Plant 1 6. Alumina refinery and Smelter in Gujarat 50 7. IPP/ UMPP 50 8. Wind farm project – II 38 Other miscellaneous projects such as New mining, 5 9 Solar power, Caustic soda, non-ferrous metals.

B. Abroad 15 a Smelter & Power Plant in Indonesia Consultancy for project appraisal/ due diligence/mining 2 b concession Total 1,182

A - IN INDIA a) Smelter and Power plant in India: The Company is planning to set up another smelter plant along with optimum capacity captive power plant in India. The project profile is as under: . Proposed capacity: 0.36 MTPA smelter and 1050 MW captive power plant. . Estimated project cost : 13,400 crore . Source of funding: Proposed Debt: Equity – 2 : 1 . Likely date of commissioning: Four years from investment approval

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. Ownership arrangement (JV, SPV, etc.) : 100% subsidiary

State Govt. of Odisha approved smelter and power plant project proposal at Brajarajnagar, subject to certain conditions, in November, 2008. Application for long term coal linkage for the proposed project submitted in December, 2007. NEERI, Nagpur, who are preparing the regional environmental management plan (REMP) for Sambalpur - Jharsuguda region, did not recommend for NALCO’s proposal. State Govt. of Odisha advised NALCO to explore alternate locations. Application submitted for alternative location in Sundargarh district in November, 2010, which was not approved by State Govt. citing non-availability of water. It advised to explore locations in Koraput, Rayagada, Bolangir or Kalahandi districts. State Govt. was intimated in March, 2011 regarding increase in production cost due to haulage of coal for longer distance and was requested to consider a scaled down project. Proposal submitted to Govt. of Chhattisgarh(CG) for setting up aluminium smelter and power plant at a suitable location in Chhattisgarh. Govt. of CG agreed to allot land at Lara in Raigarh district for the proposed smelter, but expressed constraints in permitting establishment of power plant due to non- availability of water. The Govt. suggested NALCO to explore options to source power through long term power purchase agreement. Govt. of CG has been again requested to reconsider NALCO’s proposal for the smelter plant along with the power plant. Present status: State Govt. of Odisha in August, 2011 did not approve the scaled-down project at Sundargarh and advised NALCO to choose any location in KBK districts or split location based on water availability. A presentation was made to the Task Force on aluminium on 29/08/2011 on the options of split and KBK districts location. Task Force advised NALCO to carry out a study to assess the water availability and the details of the storage project at the proposed location in Sundargarh. It also advised to assess the adequacy of the power transmission infrastructure in case of split location. Draft report for water availability study at the proposed location in Sundergarh is expected in January, 2012. Project cost :- The project cost is estimated at about 13400 crore.

Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 10 crore is projected during the period for the pre-project works.

Projected output/outcome No physical output is planned out during 2012-13.

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b) Mines and Refinery in Andhra Pradesh: The Company is planning to start mining in bauxite reserves of Gudem and KR Konda in Andhra Pradesh and to set up alumina refinery in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh. GoI and GoAP have approved, in-principle, to grant mining leases over Gudem and KR Konda blocks in favour of the Company. PFR has been prepared for the mining and refinery project. Mining plan is under preparation for approval by IBM. Application has been submitted to GoAP for sanction of project location and allotment of water for the project. MECL has been assigned the work for detailed exploration. Forest clearance for detailed exploratory drilling is being pursued. . Proposed capacity: Mines: 4.2.MTPA and refinery 4 MTPA. . Source of funding: Proposed Debt: Equity – 2 : 1 . Ownership arrangement (JV, SPV, etc.): 100% subsidiary Present status The draft mining plans for Gudem Blocks I & IV were submitted to Regional Controller of Mines (RCM), IBM, Hyderabad (without field survey & demarcation work) in the last week of February, 2011 for pre-scrutiny remarks. The other three blocks draft mining plans will be submitted. Compliance report on pre-scrutiny stage remarks for both Gudem Blocks I & IV submitted to IBM, Hyderabad in August, 2011. A team from IBM Hyderabad visited Gudem-I on 13.09.2011 for site inspection as part of mining plan approval. NALCO team visited Narsipatnam and Chintapalli Mandal areas and interacted with tribal villagers to obtain first hand view for gravity fed water supply systems (GFWSS) successfully developed a Narsipatnam based NGO, Visakha Jilla Nava Nirmana Samithi (VJNNS) for safe and sustainable water supply for remote villages in hilly areas.

Project cost:- The project cost is estimated at about 6000 crore.

Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 10 crore is projected during the period for the pre-project works.

Projected output/outcome No physical output is planned out during 2012-13.

c) Nuclear Power Plant: Company has signed a MoU with NPCIL on 26.11.2009 for establishment of a nuclear power plant capacity of 2 x 700 MW units with PHWR technology, which will come up at Kakrapara, Gujarat. The Board has recommended investment of 1685 crore in

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equity (corresponding to 49% equity of NALCO) in the JV with NPCIL. Department of Atomic Energy has granted in principle approval to NPCIL for JV with NALCO. The highlights of the proposed project are as under; Installed capacity: 1400 MW, at Kakrapara (Gujarat) . Source of funding: Internal resources . Likely date of commissioning: 2015-16 . Ownership arrangement (JV, SPV, etc.): JV with NPCIL (NALCO’s equity stake: 49%)

Present status 1) The Article of Association and Memorandum of Association have been finalized. 2) The JVA with NPCIL was signed on 09/11/2011. 3) Board of Directors of NALCO has approved initial 26% equity participation (amounting to Rs 894 crore) in the proposed JV, which would be enhanced to 49% subsequently. The revised JV agreement with initial 26% contribution of NALCO has been approved by NPCIL Board. 4) For 49% equity participation, approval from GOI will be taken through DAE & CCS by NPCIL.

Project cost :- The cost of the project is about 12000 crore, Company will provide equity share capital 1685 crore (49%).

Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 1000 crore is projected during the period for contribution towards the equity share capital of the project.

Projected output/outcome 1. No physical output is planned out during 2012-13. 2. The proposed plan outlay is to be utilized for equity contribution to the JV project.

d) Fly Ash Based Cement Plant for Ash Disposal: The Company proposes to set up cement plants at its CPP premises in Angul and Damanjodi in JV with established cement manufacturers having lime stone mine leases for utilization of fly ash generated from the power plants. . Proposed capacity: 1-2 MTPA at Angul . Ownership arrangement (JV, SPV, etc.) : JV

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Present status Angul Providing land, rail connectivity & other facilities’ to the proposed JV was originally contemplated. In addition to some difficulty in transfer of land to the JV partner, it was also assessed that our rail network might not be able to cater the additional rail traffic of the proposed cement plant. A feasibility study including the adequacy of logistic infrastructure is planned. Site selection committee selected 3 possible locations for the cement grinding unit. Damanjodi EOI was invited from interested firms to set up the plant for utilizing fly ash from SPP at Damanjodi in June, 2010. Two firms submitted EOI and both were requested to submit financial bids by 5th October, 2010. Only one party submitted financial bid. The bid offer submitted was not for JV arrangement. As formation of JV Company with NALCO would be a pre-requisite for transfer/ sub-lease of land, the party was requested to agree for equity participation from NALCO. The bidding party agreed to offer 10% equity participation to NALCO in the proposed JV. The proposal was reviewed w.r.t the guidelines for the JV formation. The proposal is under evaluation. Project cost :- The cost of the JV project is estimated at about 200 crore.

Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 1 crore is projected during the period for pre- project activities and feasibility studies.

Projected output/outcome

. No physical output is planned out during 2012-13.

e) Specialty Alumina: The Company plans to set up specialty alumina plant using alumina from Damanjodi refinery in JV with an established manufacturer in the related field. Proposals have been received from two firms for the project. The offers are under evaluation for selection of the JV partner.

 Proposed capacity: 1-1.5 lakh TPY (To be fine-tuned after selection of JV partner)  Source of funding: Internal  Likely date of commissioning: 2014-15

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 Ownership arrangement (JV, SPV, etc.): JV (NALCO’s likely equity holding 40%:60%) Present status Company is preparing an internal document for inviting an EOI for intending JV partner.

Project cost :- The cost of the JV project estimated at about 280 crore.

Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 1 crore is projected during the period for pre- project activities and feasibility studies.

Projected output/outcome No physical output is planned out during 2012-13.

f) Alumina Refinery & Smelter Plant in Gujarat EOI submitted in response to the notification published by Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) to establish alumina refinery and aluminium smelter based on bauxite reserves in Kutch district in Gujarat. The Company has been short listed by Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) to set up an alumina refinery and smelter plant, most likely in JV with GMDC.  Proposed capacity: 1 million TPA alumina refinery and 0.5 million TPA smelter  Source of funding: Part debt  Likely date of commissioning: To be firmed up  Ownership arrangement (JV, SPV, etc.): JV (NALCO’s likely equity holding 76%)

Present status :

1) I.C.Management Consulting Services Ltd. (I.CM&CS) has been engaged as the advisor for preparing the financial model for the project. 2) NALCO has submitted a conditional bid for alumina refinery project only. An upfront payment of 151 crore has been made along with the bid. NALCO is the sole bidder for the project. 3) Draft ‘bauxite supply agreement’ received from GMDC for NALCO’s scrutiny and comment. Same is under study.

Project cost: - The JV project cost is estimated at about 12,000 crore.

Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 50 crore is projected during the period for consultancy, feasibility studies and project activities.

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Projected output/outcome No physical output is planned out during 2012-13.

g) Independent Power Project(IPP) / Ultra Mega Power Project(UMPP) The Company is planning to bid for the UMPP projects proposed to be set up in Chhattishgarh and Odisha.

 Proposed capacity: 4000 MW each  Estimated project cost 20,000 crore each  Source of funding: Part debt  Likely date of commissioning: To be firmed up  Ownership arrangement (JV, SPV, etc.): JV (NALCO’s likely equity holding 51%) Present status 1) Presentation made to Govt. of Odisha on 25/09/2010 on possibility of partnership with state PSUs like Orissa Mining Corporation (OMC), Orissa Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) and Orissa Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) for establishment of power plants. 2) Meeting held with, Govt. of Odisha representatives on 11/02/2011 to pursue the proposal to establish power plant based on coal blocks allotted to State PSUs like OMC and OHPC. 3) OMC has invited our expression interest to partner for setting up a power plant in Odisha. NALCO’s in-principle consent was furnished in July, 2011. 4) A core committee consisting of representatives from NALCO and OMC has been constituted for formulating the modalities for the proposed power plant. 5) The bid dates for the UMPP has been shifted several times, as the request for proposal (RFP) is not yet published. NALCO has applied for the request for qualification. Further progress in the project is dependent on the finalization of RFP. Project cost :- The project cost is estimated at about 20,000 crore. Plan outlay for 2012-13:- Outlay of 50 crore is projected during the period for consultancy, pre-project activities and feasibility studies.

Projected output/outcome No physical output is planned out during 2012-13.

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h) Wind farm – II With the 1st wind-firm due for commissioning in Andhra Pradesh during the fiscal 2012- 13, the Company is going for its IInd phase of the wind farm. The project is expected to cost about 300 crore.

The Company has already committed 274 crore for 1st phase of the wind power plant which is a sustainable development initiative by the Company.

Present status

Company has floated bid for the project. The techno-commercial bid is expected to open during January, 2012.

Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 38 crore is planned during the plan period 2012- 13.

Projected output/outcome

No physical output is planned out during 2012-13.

i) Other miscellaneous projects such as New mining, Solar power, Caustic soda , non-ferrous metals.: The Company would continue to pursue to obtain mining lease over bauxite reserves in Odisha, AP, Jharkhand and other states for sustained growth. Likewise, efforts would be made for other minerals in India (including costal mining explorations) and abroad, alone or in JV partnership. In addition the Company is planning to venture into areas such as solar power, caustic soda for backward integration to meet it’s critical raw material need. Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 5 crore is projected during the plan period for pre-project activities and feasibility studies.

B – PROJECTS PLANNED ABROAD a. Smelter & CPP in Indonesia: The Company is planning to set up 0.5 million TPA smelter plant and 1250 MW coal based power plant. Feasibility report for the setting up the proposed project in East Kalimantan province prepared in July, 2009. Approval obtained from Indonesia Investment Coordination Board (BKPM). Due Diligence on MEC Coal, its project related affiliates and its Indonesian project conducted in May, 2010.

Company had opened project office in Jakarta in April, 2010 to take up pre-project activities.

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Two firms – MEC Coal (MEC) and Bumi Murau Coal (BMC) have been short listed for sourcing coal for the proposed project. Commercial offers received from both the firms in February, 2011.

Consensus on coal supply agreement (CSA) achieved between NALCO, MEC and BMC in April, 2011.

IFCI conducted due diligence on BMC and submitted report in August, 2011. Due diligence findings are under examination for evaluation of commercial offers. Four firms have been short-listed for EIA for the project. The highlights of the Project are:-  Proposed capacity: 0.5 million TPA and 1250 MW  Estimated project cost 4,450 crore (Nalco’s equity contribution)  Source of funding: Debt: Equity – 2 : 1  Ownership arrangement (JV, SPV, etc.): JV (NALCO holding majority stake up to 76%)

Present status

1. Price bids for both MEC Coal and BMC opened in Jakarta on 23/09/2011 for long term coal supply. 2. MOU signed with Govt. of East Kalimantan on 04/10/2011 in Jakarta. 3. Legal vetting of the proposed CSA is being carried by an Indian law firm in response to the legal issues received from MEC is under review.

Project cost : The cost of the JV project is estimated at about 17,600 crore.

Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 15 crore is projected during the period for project activities.

Projected output/outcome No physical output is planned out during 2012-13.

b. Mines acquisition/Consultancy for project appraisal/due diligence. Company is endeavoring acquire mineral assets abroad particularly in bauxite, coal, copper, gold, uranium, etc. The Company has signed MoU with Hindustan Copper for joint exploration and exploitation of mines abroad. In this regard, consultants have been empanelled for financial, taxation and legal advisory services for conducting due diligence of the target mineral assets.

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Project cost:- No project cost is estimated for this proposal.

Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 2 crore is projected during the plan period for project activities and due diligence process.

Projected output/outcome

 No physical output is planned out during 2012-13.  The proposed plan outlay is to be utilized for pre-project activities.

1.e Wind Power Project: Investment proposal for establishing 50.4 MW wind power plant at Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh at an investment 274 crore has been approved. The highlights of the project are:-  Installed capacity : 50.4 MW  Source of funding : Internal resources  Likely date of commissioning : February, 2012  Ownership arrangement (JV, SPV etc.) : Fully owned  Projected year of completion : 2011-12 Projected Capacity

50.40 MW of wind power Per annum

Project cost :- The project cost is estimated at 274 crore.

Present status

Order has been placed on turnkey basis for construction. Supply of materials are completed to the extent of 95%. Construction of substation is under progress.

Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 75 crore is projected during the plan period for balance payment and final closure of the contracts.

Projected output/outcome Post commissioning works of the project are to be completed. No physical output could be estimated due to uncertainty arisen out of MoEF’s refusal for final approval.

1.f 5th Stream of Alumina Refinery and Pottangi Bauxite Mine

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Refinery: Keeping in view the allotment of mining lease of Pottangi bauxite deposit, Company is initiating activities for installation of the more production line (i.e 5th stream) at Damanjodi refinery having capacity of 1 million TPA and based on ‘medium pressure digestion technology’ as against present ‘atmospheric pressure digestion technology’ of existing 4 streams.

Present status

Appointment of consultant for preparation of DPR is under process.

Pottangi Bauxite Mine: The Panchpatmali bauxite deposit is expected to last for about 20 years after completion of 2nd phase expansion by June-July, 2011, keeping in view the enhanced production capacity to 6.3 million TPA and thereafter to 6.8 million TPA after upgradation of fourth stream capacity. With installation of 5th stream at alumina plant in future, the bauxite requirement will be 8.925 million TPA. In view of the additional requirement, Company 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, Ministry of Mines, GoI has also taken up the matter with Govt. of Odisha for recommendations for mining lease. However, a positive result is yet to be received.

Present status

 Company has started activities in peripheral villages of Pottangi under CSR foundation. Activities for preparation of DPR have also started.

 Company is making necessary follow-up with the State Govt. authorities to ensure early sanction of the mining lease

Further response from State authorities is awaited.

Project cost :- The estimated cost for the project is 3000 crore.

Projected production capacity

The projected capacity of the project are as under

Alumina Hydrate : 10 million tonnes per annum Bauxite : 30 million tonnes per annum

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Plan outlay:-

A sum of 6 crore is projected during the plan period for pre-project activities, preparation of DFR, etc.

Projected output/outcome No physical output is planned out during 2012-13.

1.g. 220KA Up-gradation of Smelter Pot lines :

At present the smelter pot lines are operating with 180 KA technology half decades. Globally, majority of AP-18 smelter have migrated to 220KA for enhancing productivity. Considering this it has been planned to increase the amperage of pot line from 180 KA to 220 KA for enhancing pot productivity without major changes in pot shells. The technology upgradation in current will result in additional production of 1,00,000 MT of metal/annum, which will accrue in phases.

Project cost:- The estimated cost for the project is 900 crore

Project production capacity:

Aluminium : 1 lakh tonnes per annum

Present status

 Detailed project Report Preparation and environmental clearance(EC) are expected by March, 2012.

 For hiring consultant to obtain EC, fresh bids obtained after re-tender and techno- commercial evaluation completed.

Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 100 crore is projected during the plan period pre- project activities, consultancy, ordering of equipments, etc.

Projected output/outcome No physical output is planned out during 2012-13.

2.a 2X 250 MW Unit at CPP

The proposed 500MW (2 X250MW) will meet the power requirement for additional production expected due to technology up-gradation of smelter pot line from 180KA to 220KA (150 Mw) and balance power for sale. The existing CPP capacity is 1200MW (10x120MW) and the final capacity after this proposed expansion shall be 1700MW. The expansion of 500MW is proposed in the existing CPP area, near Angul district, Odisha.

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Project cost:- Project cost is estimated at 2522.46 crores (as per DPR cost estimate based on August, 2009 price level.

Projected production capacity

Power generation : 500 MW

Present status

 The application for “Consent to Establish” has been submitted to OSPCB on 21.05.11.  The application for “Environmental Clearance” has been submitted to MoEF on 07.05.11. A presentation before EAC of MOEF to finalise TOR points, was made on 05.07.2011. Based on the minutes of meeting of EAC, necessary information/documents has been submitted to MOEF.  The project ‘zero date’ is expected to be July, 2012 after completion of pre-project activities.  Financial appraisal report was prepared and submitted by M/s Axis Bank.  Collection of required documents for applying to Airport Authority of India, GoI for aviation clearance is in progress.

Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 15 crore is projected during the plan period for pre-project activities, consultancy, etc.

Projected output/outcome

No physical output is planned out during 2012-13.

3. a. Addition, Modification and Replacements (AMR):

The original plants were commissioned in 1985 to 1987, to which the 1st stream expansion was added to the project during the year 2003-04. Major systems/circuits of all the original project installations have completed their technical / economic life cycle and need to be replaced. To upgrade technology and wear and tear of equipments the Company has undertaken several major replacement and up-gradation projects to maintain its existing installed capacity and better efficient operations.

Plan outlay for 2012-13:- A sum of 416 crore is projected during the plan period.

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Projected output/outcome

The rated as well as projected physical output projected from the plan outlay is as under:

Bauxite 48 lakh MT Alumina 15.75 Lakh MT Aluminium 3.45 Lakh MT Power 5840 (MU)

2.6 Science & Technology (S&T)

The Plan Outlay for the financial year 2012-13 is `.10.50 crore (`. 4.00 crore from GBS & `. 6.50 crore from I&EBR). The ongoing Schemes / programmes, for 2012-13 and New S&T proposals received from various organizations is at Appendix-II & III respectively.

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CHAPTER - III

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.

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. 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.

Reform Measures and Policy Initiatives 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.

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Chapter-III Reform Measures and Policy Initiatives 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 information, education and communication plan, and (vi) strengthening governance structures at Central and State Government for effective implementation.

3.2. Policy measures and initiatives of the PSUs, GSI and IBM

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 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.

 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 would on the one hand give it the requisite autonomy and status and allow it to function commercially where required

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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 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 is making efforts for sale of reports of promotional projects completed on behalf of Ministry of Mines. MECL has summarised the executive summaries of the exploration report as per the format suggested by the committee and executive summaries of various category i.e. “A”, “B”, “C” & “D” category (221A, 331A, 332B, 332C, 332D & 333D) have been uploaded in MECL website for easy assess 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 promising 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 49th CGPB meeting held on 25th – 26th August 2011 at New Delhi. MECL also participated in Mining – Exploration Convention & Trade Show at Bangalore during 5th – 8th September 2011, wherein soft and hard copies of executive summaries of exploration reports were displayed and distributed to the prospective buyers.

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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. Based on the deliberations of the stakeholders meeting held on 20.12.2010 under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Mines), the Committee has modified the report. Subsequently a meeting with industry personnel was held under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Mines) on 30th August 2011 on the issue of continuation of Ore Dressing Division in IBM. It was decided in the meeting that IBM’s role should be restricted to be a Regulator in the field of mineral beneficiation rather than as commercial organization for development of flow sheets. Based on the decisions taken in the meeting held on 30th August 2011, the certain chapters of the Report were again redrafted. The modified draft report of the Committee is ready for submission.  An Act to replace the existing Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 has been formulated and the draft Act has been approved by the Cabinet and introduced in the Parliament in winter session 2011.  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 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.  Circulars highlighting the procedure to be followed for exploration within the leaseholds in respect of iron ore, chromite, bauxite, limestone & dolomite, wollastonite and magnesite for which the threshold values have been significantly changed, were issued for reassessing the reserves / resources as per UNFC.

 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.

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 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. In response, IBM has received 377 applications 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. However, in the Writ Petition No.1502 filed in the Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench, the Hon’ble Court agreed to the contention of the petitioner that petition should be confined only to the 17 blocks applied. Therefore, the action for executing the remaining Exploration Licenses after following the due process is being initiated. Commencement of offshore exploration will set a new benchmark in the achievement of Indian Mining industry hitherto unheard of and India will join the elite club of select few nations in this pioneering feat.

 Project on Computerized Online Register of Mining Tenement System has been taken up through which regional development and socio-economic upliftment can be assessed.  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 proactive 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.  In order to encourage the zero-waste mining, it is essential that all the ROM ore mined is utilised. In this direction the role of mineral beneficiation is critical and important. Iron ore is important mineral of our country. However, the most of the iron ore is being exported without value addition. In this context, to give policy inputs on incentivization of beneficiation and pelletisation to Ministry of Steel to prepare a suitable Central Government scheme, the Indian Bureau of Mines brought out a vision document viz. “Iron Ore Vision 2020” during 2011.  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.

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 Updating National Mineral Inventory adopting UNFC as on 1-4-2010 was 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.  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 454 mines upto December 2011 and as a result mining operations suspended in 155 mines where mining is not carried out as per the approved mining plan/scheme of mining.  Central Government has appointed a Commission of Inquiry consisting 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. Commission has submitted its first interim report to Ministry of Mines on 14.07.2011. IBM has taken action for the recommendations mentioned in the interim report.  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. The registration process is going on. IBM made request to NIC, Nagpur for developing software to facilitate the on-line submission of monthly and annual returns indicated above. M/s UBICS – a Software Development Agency from Pune has been engaged through NICSI, Delhi. Monthly return forms F1 and F2 developed by M/s UBICS are under trial run.  IBM as a facilitator proposes to empanel the exploration agencies in the country to assess the capacity and capability for taking up the exploration proposals of the Mining Plan / Scheme of Mining and Lease Deed condition. Accordingly, a circular vide letter No. N- 11011/1/ML/2010- CCOM dated 18.01.2011 has been issued in this regard for its implementation.

3.2.4 Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)

The company implemented various reform measures aimed at facilitating the process of optimum decentralization and achievement of optimum level of transparency. In order to take higher responsibility with greater autonomy in day-to-day functioning by the Unit Heads, the existing powers delegated to them have been reviewed in a consolidated manner and delegated power has been enhanced and the system is running smoothly.

It has been made mandatory that all procurement action should be processed through web hosting in respect of individual item of more than `. 1 lakh and `. 2 lakh in group of items. The

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 Enhanced confidence level of the supplier  Wider participation  Competitive rate  Minimize scope of grievance/dispute

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: As a part of growth strategy, the Company plans to expand the capacity of its existing mines, re-open closed mines and take up green-field projects for exploration and ore production during 12th Five Year Plan (2012-13 to 2016-17). The road map envisages enhancement of mine production from the current level of 3.4 million tonne per annum to 12.41 million tonne per annum. The total mine expansion cost is `.3435.00 crore, of which `. 32.82 crore is proposed to be spent in the terminal year of 11th five year plan i.e. 2011-12, and balance `. 3402.18 crore would be spent during 12th Five Year Plan. Brief details of the expansion plan are as given below:

S. Mine Scheme Capital Outlay Capacity Mta No (`.crore) Current After Expansion 1 Malanjkhand New Underground Mine 1856 2.0 5.2

2 Khetri Expansion 167 0.5 1.0

3 Kolihan Expansion 274 0.5 1.5

4 Surda Expansion 219 0.4 0.9

5 Rakha Re-opening 316 Nil 1.5 6 Kendadih Re-opening 94 Nil 0.21

7 Banwas Development of New 92 Nil 0.6 Mine

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8 Chapri- New Mine 417 Nil 1.5 Sideshwar Total 3435 3.4 12.41

Project-wise Mine Outlays:

12TH FIVE YEAR PLAN & TERMINAL YEAR OF 11TH Mine PLAN 2011- 2012- 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2011-17 12 13 14 15 16 17 Banwas 15.01 12.00 19.50 32.50 13.00 0.00 92.00 Khetri 3.80 10.00 30.64 45.96 61.28 15.32 167.00 Kolihan 0.00 11.50 52.50 131.25 78.75 0.00 274.00 Chapri-Siddheswar 0.00 25.00 78.40 117.60 156.80 39.20 417.00 Surda 10.32 18.68 38.00 57.00 76.00 19.00 219.00 Kendadih 3.69 26.31 12.80 32.00 19.20 0.00 94.00 Rakha 0.00 24.65 58.27 87.40 116.54 29.14 316.00 Malanjkhand 0.00 80.00 355.20 532.80 710.40 177.60 1856.00 TOTAL 32.82 208.14 645.31 1036.51 1231.97 280.25 3435.0

Green Field Exploration/Development of New Mines: HCL has applied for new Prospecting Licenses/Mining Leases & Reconnaissance Permits across the country. At present 20 fresh lease applications have been filed. A provision of Rs. 10.00 crore for BE 2012-13 has been considered on this account.

Mine Development: The existing mines have to be developed before the ore can be extracted and the expenditure incurred on the same is booked under the head Mine Development. A provision of Rs. 85.00 crore for BE 2012-13 has been considered on this account.

Replacement and Renewals: In order to sustain the current level of production and to maintain it’s assets, the Company is funding the replacement and renewals under this head and a provision of Rs. 38.00 crore for BE 2012-13 has been considered on this account.

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Summarized position of proposed Annual Plan (2012-13) & 12th Five Year Plan

(`. in crore)

Sl. Name of Plan Annual Plan (2012-13) 12th Five year No. Plan 1. Mine Expansion 208.14 3402.18 2. Green Field Exploration 10.00 40.00 3. Mine Development 85.00 270.00 4. Renewal & 38.00 190.00 Replacements Total 341.14 3902.18

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.

For other projects i.e. Utkal-E coal mines and up-gradation of alumina plant and smelter, 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.

For some projects such as the greenfield projects, IIIrd phase expansion and new mine, which needs 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)

Identification of areas for technological upgradation and development of new technology are initiated. In development of a National Facility for Semi-solid forming, the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore is first of its kind in India and would cater to the needs of transport, construction, packaging, aero-space engineering industries and strategic defence applications.

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CHAPTER - IV

REVIEW OF PAST PERFORMANCE

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 2010-11, GSI has been initially allocated `. 162.00 crore under Plan Budget (BE). Later on Plan Outlay was increased to `.202.00 crore at Second Batch of Supplementary Stage. An amount of `. 190.89 crore has been utilised under Plan Head, which works out to be 94.50 % against the Plan allocation (`.202.00 crore). In STM and GPM targets have been exceeded. However, the achievement pertaining to GPM could not be achieved as one item of GPM could not be initiated in Western Region as no Officer could be assigned for the item. The achievement pertaining to Drilling component of Mineral Investigation was less comparable to the target for the period due to : (i) Restructuring of Coal and AMSE Wings;(ii) Breakdown of drilling machine; (iii) Shortage of Drilling Crew; (iv) Stoppage of drilling due to forest clearance (v) Problem of long distance shifting of drilling machine. Multisensor Survey could not be conducted in F.S. 2010-2011 as Navigational system PNAV -2100 was not working. The entire ME head has been utilised. Heliborne Sensors have already been delivered and those are under process of integration. Regarding acquisition of Ocean Going Research Vessel (OGRV), the agreement was signed on 4th March 2011 and the 1st Instalment `.. 39.74 crore was paid to shipyard M/s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), South Korea in March 2011, for construction of the vessel.

During FY 2011-12, the expenditure figure stood at `. 207.8169 crore till December’11. Initially `.181.00 crore was allocated as Plan Outlay, subsequently `.68.87 crore and `. 92.49 crore were further allocated in the form of 1st and 2nd of Supplementary Grant respectively for payment of 2nd and 3rd Instalments for construction of Ocean Going Research Vessel.(OGRV). The 2nd Instalment of `. 71.99 crore has already been paid to M/s HHI in September’11 and 3rd Instalment is due in March’12. During FY 2011-12, a total of `. 342.36 crore (`. 342.36 = `. 181.00 crore + `. 68.87 crore + `. 92.49 crore) has so far been received as Plan Outlay. It may be mentioned that the total cost of contract for the new vessel (OGRV) has been estimated around `.549.50 crore (including consultancy charges) against the original EFC approval of `. 448.00 crores.

The actual physical performances of GSI during 2010-11 and 2011-12 along with reasons for variations are furnished in Annexure II and III.

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4.1.2 Outcome of FY 2010-11(April ’10 to March’11). The scheme wise activities carried out by GSI has generated the following outcome:

Mission I: Baseline Geoscience Data Generation

. 1064 sq km of systematic geological mapping ( 1:50000 scale) was carried out. . 8890 sq km of thematic mapping (1:25000 scale) was carried out. . 25489.6 sq.km has been covered by Geochemical mapping in various states. . 17643.5 sq.km has been covered by ground geophysical mapping in different States. . 2220 + parametric surveys has been covered within Territorial Water

Mission-II: Natural Resource Assessment

The endeavor of earth scientists through their rigorous routine and theme based, concept oriented survey helped in estimation of additional resources for coal, gold, basemetal, iron ore and manganese. Mineral search and assessment is undertaken with special emphasis on deficient commodity of high value (e.g. gold, diamond, PGE etc.), strategic minerals (molybdenum, tungsten), fertilizer mineral (phosphorite and potash) as well as ores and minerals of high demand (basemetal, ferrous minerals, coal, lignite, limestone etc.). A total of 2424.83 sq. km. large scale mapping, 32.215 sq.km. detailed mapping and 57960.53 m drilling were done under Mission II.

The significant augmentation/discoveries in mineral commodities are:

Gold . Exploration for gold in Ajjanahalli Block-C, Tumkur district, Karnataka has given a resource of 0.0995 million tonnes of gold at a cut off of 1 g/t and average grade of 2.17 g/t. On bringing the cut off down to 0.5 g/t the resource is 0.213 million tones at an average grade of 1.45 g/t. . In Delwara West Block, a resource of 1.62 million tonnes of gold ore has been augmented at cut off grade of 0.2 and 0.5 g/t and 1.0m stoping width. Thus, the total gold ore inferred resource is 43.73 million tonnes with average grade of 1. 87 g/t Au. The resource has been categorized as UNFC 333. . Prospecting (G-3) stage investigation for gold in Sindauri East Block, Ranchi district, was continued and with the available assay data a total inferred resource of 3.10 million tonnes (333) having an average grade of 1.81 g/t Au at 0.5 g/t cut off has been estimated.

Diamond . Two kimberlite bodies have been located about 300m south of village Turkandoni in Raichur district, Karnataka through indicator mineral survey followed by geological traverses and pitting.

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Iron Ore . General exploration (G-2) stage investigation has been continued in Ghoraburhani- Sagasahi area, Sundergarh district, Orissa. With the available chemical analysis data, 4.61 million tonnes of indicated iron ore resource (332) with an average grade of 61.97% Fe, at cut off grade of 55% Fe has been estimated. Thus in Ghoraburhani block so far a total of 13.71 million tons of indicated iron ore resource (332) has been estimated. . Investigation for iron ore in selected free hold areas in Taranagar and Rajpura blocks in parts of Sandur Schist Belt, Bellary district, Karnataka was carried out and rich concentration of Iron ore has been found. . Investigation for Iron Ore in Bayyaram-Nilavancha-Sitanagar area in Khammam district, Andhra Pradesh, has revealed iron ore bodies over a strike length of more than 10km. Iron ore of Khammam Group is magnetite rich while that of Pakhal Supergroup is hematite rich.

Manganese . On the basis of available chemical analysis data an inferred resource of 0.07 million tonnes (333) of manganese ore with an average grade of 30.44% of Mn, was estimated so far at 20% Mn cut off grade in Damurda block. In Lasarda-Pacheri- Bolani and Damurda area till date 14.84 million tonnes (333) of manganese ore has been estimated at 20% Mn cut off grade. Limestone . In Miniun-ki-Dhani area of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan a resource of 235.285 million tonnes of SMS grade limestone with 53.54% CaO and a resource of 336.077 million tonnes of cement grade limestone with 50.07% CaO have been assessed. Coal & Lignite . Exploration for coal was continued in different basins of Andhra Pradesh (1 item), Chhattisgarh (4 items), Madhya Pradesh (6 items), Maharashtra (1 item), Odisha (4 items) and West Bengal (4 items) (Total 20 items including 7 under promotional schemes). Two exploration items for lignite, one in Rajasthan and one in Tamil Nadu were also continued. . The total geological resource of coal of the country stands at 276.8 billion tonnes as estimated till 01.04.2010 and that of lignite is 39.9 billion tonnes as on 01.04.2010. . GSI and Tamil Nadu Minerals Ltd. (TAMIN) have signed an MoU in the august presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Tamil Nadu and the Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India on 01.07.2010 at Chennai for the exchange of scientific and technical knowledge on exploration and exploitation of Platinum Group of Elements (PGE) and other minerals in Tamil Nadu. GSI has worked for exploration of PGE group of minerals in the Sittampundi complex, Mettupalayam and Sathyamangalam areas in Tamilnadu. . An MoU has been signed by GSI with CGWB on 8th July 2010 on geoscientific data sharing and co-operation in the field of groundwater, subsurface geology and hydrology in presence of Smt. Shanta Sheela Nair, the then Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri U.N. Panjiar, Secretary, Water Resources, Government of India and Shri S. Vijay Kumar, the then Special Secretary, Ministry of Mines.

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Mission- III Dissemination of Information

. 4756 maps of 1:50K were uploaded on to the GSI portal till March 31, 2011. It is expected that by early XII Plan [2012-17] seamless geological map of the entire country will be made available in the public domain accessible through internet. . Out of 334 sheets of Geological Quadrangle Maps amenable to compilation and dissemination, 292 have been published till date. One Quadrangle map is under printing. 15 more maps are under various stages of scrutiny and finalization. Out of 30 Mineral Belt Maps of Rajasthan compilation of 14 maps has been carried out. Five maps of ER and one map of Andhra Pradesh have been completed and uploaded into portal. ERO published and uploaded sixteen DRMs on to the GSI portal. Till date, a total of 26 sheets of EEZ maps, one Entire EEZ map of India and two Territorial Water Maps have been printed. . 14 publications were released that includes 4 unpriced publications, and 16 more publications are in the pipeline. GSI is having about 32,264 nos. of unpublished reports in its custody and out of that more than 7110 reports have been uploaded in the portal for public viewing as on date and the process will continue. . The endeavour to build an organizational information infrastructure comprising the GSI NET and the GSI Enterprise Portal is completed. GSI Enterprise portal (http://www.portal.gsi.gov.in) has started functioning since 2007. The Information Infrastructure i.e. GSI Net is fully operational in all the offices of GSI located across the country. . Creation of theme-based geoscientific database continued in distributed centres during the current field season and forty-one degree sheets are in various stages of completion. . Steps have been taken to systematically archive the voluminous geochemical data generated through National Geochemical Mapping programme. Creation of spatial layers and related workflow for migration of NGCM data into portal and display by Map Service has been initiated.

Mission – IV Laboratory Studies, Research and Development . Extensive laboratory studies are being carried out to generate precise analytical database to support the field investigations. . Petrographic studies in respect of 12 coal samples pertaining to CBM investigation was carried out during the period in the Coal Petrology Laboratory, Kolkata. Testing for determination of in-situ gas content has been completed in two boreholes in Talchir and Mand-Raigarh Coalfields while the same is continuing in one borehole in Ib River Coalfield. . Palaeontological and palaeobiological studies for stratigraphic correlation, environmental assessment, palaeogeographic implications etc. have been carried out as part of the research work being carried out by GSI. . During the period the Geochronology and Isotope Geology Division took up research projects in Karnataka, Bihar and Odisha and in the caves of Meghalaya for geospeological studies. Besides, processing and analysis of samples for age determination have also been carried out.

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. Under Collaborations Programme with other reputed institutes of geological sciences in the country, an MoU has been signed with NCEMP, Allahabad to carry out Petro- mineralogical and high temperature - pressure partial melting experimental studies of CM2 Chondrite. In the field of Deep Geology GSI has signed a MoU with DeBeers India Pvt. Ltd. to carry out Magneto Telluric survey over some parts of the Indian Cratons to image the Sub-Continental Lithospheric Mantle.

Specialized Investigations Geotechnical Surveys . 42 items of geotechnical and engineering geological studies through 179 investigations were 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 neighboring countries. Landslide Hazard Studies . GSI has been declared as the Nodal Agency for any type of Landslide Investigation in the country and to develop a comprehensive strategy for effective mitigation of Landslide Hazards. GSI has prepared a draft document on the National Disaster Management Guidelines on Landslides assisted by some other knowledge based Institutions of the country. In the present document a paradigm shift in the policy has been given with a two tier strategy namely Pre-disaster and Post-disaster mitigation strategies laying much emphasis on the former, which has three components Preparedness, Capacity Building and Awareness Generation. This guideline will be implemented through a Detailed Project Report (DPR), which is under preparation. . In this context, it may be noted that after the receiving the report of massive disaster at Leh, Jammu & Kashmir due to the cloud burst, the officers of GSI, Northern Region immediately rushed to the area to study the nature of disaster and to report on the event. . Landslide Hazard Zonation on Macro scale (1:25,000/50.000) has been carried out and area covered in different river basins of India: 55 955 sq. km, of which 54725 sq. km had been covered up to FS 2008-09 and 1230 sq. km has been covered in FS 2009-10. Along important road corridors: 5174 L. km has been covered of which 5134 L. km had been covered up to FS 2008-09 and 40 L. km has been covered in FS 2009-10. . Eleven townships have been covered by Landslide Hazard Zonation on Meso scale (1:5000/10,000) to assess the stability status of the existing thickly populated townships/important civil engineering structure etc./ proposed expansion scheme/ new construction of townships in the landslide prone hilly terrain. . Landslide Inventory of all the old and fresh landslides has been taken up and so far inventory of about 1500 landslides has been completed and their upgradation is under progress. . So far more than 1000 landslides have been covered by site specific studies of landslides. GSI has undertaken two Research Projects in collaboration with ITC, Netherlands for monitoring of a few conspicuous landslides with or without instrumentation, with a view to develop an Early Warning System for saving lives and property.

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Earthquake Geology . GSI undertakes the study of active faults (study of source region) and seismic microzonation (site of interest) of urban agglomerations in various geological domains of the country. . The work carried out under the Seismological Monitoring includes detection, recording of earthquakes by the network comprising three Seismic observatories near Gangtok, Agartala, and Itanagar and release of quarterly bulletins and information to the respective regional offices, state administration etc. . Three items of active fault mapping and five items of seismic microzonation were undertaken in addition to other earthquake related studies. . 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. Environmental Geology & Medical Geology . Geological Survey of India took up 15 items pertaining to Environmental Geosciences and they include Environmental Geology (3 items), Medical Geology (2 items), Climate Change Impact and Fragile Eco-system (2 items), Glaciology (5 items) and 3 items on Syn-Exploration Baseline Data Generation (SEBDG) on geoenvironmental aspects in connection with exploration for coal. Glaciological Studies . The detailed glaciological study on Hamtah glacier in Chandra was continued during the summer of 2009, for the ninth consecutive year. The average specific balance of Hamtah glacier was found to be (-) 1.46 m per year and the work would be continued in the current FSP. . Studies on identification of signatures of palaeo-glaciation, change in climate, availability of water resources and future scenario in Ganga basin, India, has been carried out. The scrutiny of data reveal that Chipa, Meola, Jaundar Bamak, Jhajju Bamak and Gangotri glaciers have shown marginally faster recession before eighties as compared to the later period. Arctic / Antarctic Studies . GSI was inducted in the Arctic Expedition of National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) in 2008. Since then, the item on parameterization of Glaciers in Northern Hemisphere to variations of Climate-Inter Annual and Intra Annual is being carried out by GSI to understand polar glacier teleconnection and the processes controlling these interactions. . Shri Rajesh Asthana, Senior Geologist, GSI was selected as Voyage Leader of XXIX Indian Antarctic Expedition (IAE). This expedition had an exclusive and very risky task of shifting heavy equipments and vehicles to the new station site at Larsemann Hills. Shri Asthana with his experience and understanding of Antarctic conditions could get the job completed in record time without any mishap. GSI’s commitment to Antarctica studies is thus exemplified. . GSI has been pursuing glaciological programme since the very first Antarctic expedition. The observations made during the XXIX Antarctic Expedition have substantiated the recessional trend of the monitored Dakshin Gangotri glacier. The observed recession during FS 2009–10 was 0.76 m.

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. The work on data entry has been completed for rock samples up to 25th Indian Antarctic Expedition. Proper indexing of rock samples collected from the earlier Indian Antarctic Expeditions is going on simultaneously. . Under the aegis of Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) one officer from GSI participated in an expedition to Wilkes Land. During this expedition 11 shallow to deep boreholes were drilled from seven different locations extracting a cumulative length of ocean bottom sediments amounting to 2000m . Mission - V Human Resource Development

. HPC has envisaged that the Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI) at Hyderabad should be developed into a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for providing high quality cutting edge training/knowledge delivery with state-of-the-art facilities. Thus, the Institute has embarked on a programme of capacity building to raise the technical ability of departmental candidates, officers of various State Governments, students, research scholars and faculties from Universities and geoscientists from the private sector. Six Regional Training Institutes (RTI) have been operationalised at the six Regional Headquarters under GSITI. The Field Training Centres of GSITI located in different parts of the country (FTCs) shall be conducting field based courses on different themes of earth sciences. Three new FTCs namely at Kothagudem (Andhra Pradesh), Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) and Saketi (Himachal Pradesh) have been established to provide training in different aspects of geoscientific studies in the areas known for their geological significance. Efforts are being made to create two more FTCs, one each at Salem in Tamil Nadu and Daitiri in Odisha. . 62 programmes, in different disciplines, were taken up. Out of these, 25 courses were programmed for the Mission Headquarters which included 4 International courses for the participants covered under Indo-Africa Forum Summit, 3 Induction Level (Orientation) courses (one each for Geologists (two batches), Geophysicists and Chemists), 5 Special courses (scientific), 3 other Scientific and Technical courses, 5 Management courses and 5 courses for Training for Trainers (ToTs) by outsourcing in reputed institutes. Out of these, 2 courses are sponsored by ISRO for the benefit of University/Institute teachers, research scholars and geoscientists from other government organizations. . . GSITI has been given affiliation by Osmania University, Hyderabad for post -P.G. Diploma course in Geoinformatics in Earth Science. International Activities . The 36th INC meeting was held at GSI, Kolkata on 12th January 2011. Twenty seven scientists participated in the meeting. Three new IGCP projects were approved in the meeting. . GSI continued its interaction with other countries to explore possible bilateral cooperation and collaborative programmes. Several collaborative programmes / MoU’s were signed between India and Canada, Netherlands, USA, Australia, China, etc. covering mineral exploration, environmental geology, landslide monitoring, research projects etc. Other Activities . GSI took part in different exhibitions / book fairs essentially to interact with and enlighten the general public on various aspects of geoscience.

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Internal Resource Generation . Several MoUs were signed or are in the offing. GSI has generated Rs. 15,40,74,163.00 during Financial Year 2010-2011.

Policy Support System

Planning, Programming and Monitoring The Planning, Programming and Monitoring operation, with its different Monitoring Divisions, is the nerve centre of CHQ as well as GSI and it acted in the domains of policy formulation, policy dissemination, linking-translating the decisions of different committees like SGPB, CGPB sub committees / committees, advisory board of allied organisations and undertakings in the Annual Programme etc. One of the most important functions was the formulation of Annual programme 2010-12 where it keeps nation’s geoscientific requirements in consideration and put the set policies into monitored implementation. Proper implementation of the projects of F. S. 2009-10 and their progress was monitored through rigorous review system. Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) was revamped with three broad objectives viz: i) to effectively coordinate the different earth science activities in the country, ii) to web a close collaboration with various earth science organisations and iii) to create the modality of data dissemination to the user agencies. This rationale has given rich dividends and all the 12 newly constituted Committees of CGPB have met and deliberated on relevant issues concerning the development of natural resource. Another important aspect of revamping was to energise the State Geological Programming Boards and many of the States (16 nos.) have convened SGPB meetings between the 48th and 49th CGPB and other States are likely to follow. The Monitoring Divisions of the Operation monitored the items in various mineral commodities, mapping and specialized investigations of F.S. 2009-10. Norms and guidelines for field activities, e.g., Airborne Surveys, Engineering Geology, Landslide Hazard, Earthquake Geology, Marine Geology, Environmental Geology, Desert Geology, Geothermal, Glaciology, Medical Geology, Geophysical and Geochemical mapping etc. are set and periodic progress in specialised domains are monitored. Scrutiny of research projects emanating from various organizations under sponsorship of Department of Science and Technology was also undertaken. These divisions also participated in interactions with other agencies involved in earth science activities, like MECL, IBM, and DST etc. on various geoscientific matters. Field guidance to critical important projects is also imparted. Planning Division looked after task force activity, budgetary managements of F.Y. 2009-10 and prepared budget estimates of F.Y. 2010-11 as well as the annual plan of GSI 2010-11, and modernization aspects while Parliament Cell provided information and supplementary details to MoM on parliament questions. GSI upgraded its existing ‘Liaison office in Delhi’ to 'DG's camp office in Delhi' and created the CGPB Secretariat, Science Policy & Coordination and Commercial Operation Divisions, as suggested by HPC arguing that their presence in Delhi would be of great positional advantage, as these require constant interaction with the administrative Ministry and other Departments for Policy issues. Science Policy & Coordination Science Policy & Coordination division will identify critical areas in field of geoscience in short-, medium- and long-term periods, develop strategies, workout priorities for GSI over different timeframe, interact/collaborate with other national and international organizations

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Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance and suggest changes about infrastructural capabilities, skill mix and integrated approach to enable GSI to meet challenges. CGPB Secretariat CGPB Secretariat will help realizing the full potential of the CGPB mechanism with continuous interactions with the various stakeholders of the geosciences sector. Commercial Operations Commercial Operations division will engage in the areas where commercialization of an accredited activity is needed, through formulation of MoUs, appropriately pricing of GSI's assets etc. A number of National and Multinational companies are inducted in Mineral exploration and exploitation (Mining) sector and GSI continues to cater to the needs of these National and Foreign investors by undertaking sponsored projects. Continuous efforts are being made for Generation of Internal Resource (IRG) . GSI has augmented its efforts in securing a number of sponsored projects and in this respect MoU have been concluded/being concluded during the period with several PSUs and Govt. agencies. GSI is committed to make available all the geo-scientific data/reports at a nominal cost. Numbers of archived reports of E1/E2 stages have already been priced. In addition costing of a number of reports in the category of mapping and P1/P2 stages of investigation was carried out by other Regions. In addition, a number of customized reports on specified coal blocks were handed over to leases marked by CMPDIL, on payment. Catalogue of prices of Unpublished reports/maps/data, guidelines in respect of sale of unpublished reports/ maps /data, are being processed to include in the GSI Webpage. Geo-science Partnership or International Cooperation Geological Survey of India (GSI) continued its international activities with various international governmental organisations/ scientific agencies through collaborative and bilateral exchange programmes in scientific projects, participation in international seminars, symposia, workshops, advanced foreign training programmes and in Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica and Arctic region.

Drill Core Library: GSI has embarked upon preserving drill cores of selected drill holes of mineralized and stratigraphically important deposits for posterity with a view to create a National Drill Core Repository. Digital record of drill cores preserved would be maintained online through the Portal and a policy would be put in place which allows use of core samples by concession holders on appropriate terms and conditions.

4.1.3. Outcome of 2011-12 (April’11 to Dec’11): The scheme-wise activities carried out by GSI have generated the following outcome:

Mission – I: Baseline Geoscience Data generation: . So far 3.09436 million sq km (98.36 %) of the country (out of total mappable area of 3.146 million sq km) was covered by geological mapping on 1: 50,000/63,360 scale. During the XI five year plan period till December 2011 an area of 620 sq km has been

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covered by systematic geological mapping on 1: 50,000/63,360 scale during the FY 2011-2012 upto December 2011.

An area of 36,498 sq. km has been covered so far by Specialized Thematic Mapping during the XI Plan period (up to December 2011). A total of 1,62,948 sq. km. has been covered since the initiation of the programme.

. During the current XI Plan period up to December 2011, 1,20, 886.6 sq km has been covered by Geochemical Mapping. Thus, a total of 2,27, 912.6 sq km spreading over 328 toposheets has been covered systematically under the “National Geochemical Mapping Programme” up to December 2011. During the FY 2011-2012 upto December 2011 an area of 27,198 sq. km area has been covered by Geochemical Mapping . So far 1,66,419.50 Sq. km area has been covered by ground gravity – magnetic survey on 1:50,000 scale covering about 130 toposheets (full) and 92 toposheets (part) up to December 2011. During field season 2010-2012, a total of 22,930.50 sq km area has been covered till 31st December 2011 out of the total target of 32,375 sq km. Still a vast area remains to be covered by systematic ground G-M mapping during the successive plan periods. During the FY 2011-2012 upto December 2011 an area of 15,056.50 sq km area has been covered by ground gravity – magnetic survey on 1:50,000 scale . A proposal for National Geomorphological and Lineament Mapping on 1:50,000 scale was approved with GSI and ISRO as nodal agencies for quality and execution. As per the project proposal the entire work is to be carried out through outsourcing and 32 partner institutes under the control of National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC) as working centers were selected. The geo-referenced LISS – III data along with manual and NRCGeom software developed by them were handed over in February 2010 to different partner institutes. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document for External Quality Check (EQC) was finalised by GSI and NRSC. PGRS Divisions of GSI were entrusted with the responsibility of external quality checking (EQC) and project execution. The work is in progress and 732 nos. of EQC completed by the end of December 2011 and 668 nos of EQC completed during the FY 2011-2012. . 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. Two collaborative items were taken up by GSI during FS 2009-10, one by Op:Gujarat, in collaboration with SAC, ISRO, Ahmedabad and the other one by PGRS Division, CHQ in Hutti-Maski Schist Belt, Raichur district, Karnataka in collaboration with NRSC under NNRMS-SC(G). Subsequently, in FS 2010-12, items on hyperspectral studies were taken up in Sargipalli shear zone, Sundargarh district, Odisha and in the Kharkari River - Rajdah Sector of Singhbhum shear zone, Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, for identification of concealed ore deposits. . Up to October 2011, GSI has completed seabed mapping of 1,29,200 sq km out of 1,50,000 sq km in 5 km x 2 km grid within TW and 18,49,178 sq km out of 18,64,900 sq km in the EEZ (beyond Territorial Waters) on reconnaissance scale of 40 km x 20 km grid. The total EEZ coverage including TW is 19,78,378 sq km out of a total EEZ area of 20,14,900 sq km.

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Mission – II: Natural Resource Assessment: . The New Mineral Policy (2008) envisages the Geological Survey of India to perform the tasks of regional survey and exploration for minerals and the private sector to be the main source of investment in reconnaissance and exploration. 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 CGPB and SGPBs and the requests received from State Governments.

. 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] [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. GSI has been tasked to revisit its exploration reports from the FS 1998-99 to 2008-09 to make it UNFC compliant and all the exploration reports pertaining to the period (666 nos) are presently UNFC compliant. Mineral commodity-wise exploration block database is also being prepared, which is in consonance with GSI’s ‘geoinformatics’ programme initiated during the year 2000. A renewed thrust will be given to this programme to prepare a ‘mineral inventory’ during the XII plan. GSI has also been identified as the nodal agency for archiving of the RP reports and dissemination of the RP report data after the lock-in period of two years.

The significant augmentation/discoveries in mineral commodities during the Field Season 2010-12 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. Molybdenum . In Vellampatti area, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, which was explored during F.S. 2009-10, an inferred resource (333) of 2.74 million tonnes of molybdenum ore with an average grade of 0.102% Mo has been estimated. 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.

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. PGE investigations are being carried out in the states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha and Manipur. 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. . Investigations for basemetals are being continued in the states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Sikkim, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. 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. . Iron ore investigations are also continuing in the states of Rajasthan, Karnataka, Orissa, and Jharkhand. 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). The work is continuing. . Investigations for manganese are being carried out in the states of Odisha, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Coal & Lignite . During FS.2010-12, exploration for coal was continued in different Gondwana basins which includes Raniganj Coalfield and Rajmahal Master Basin of West Bengal, Ib-River and Talcher coalfields of Odisha, Mand-Raigarh, Hasdo-Arand and Tatapani-Ramkola coalfields of Chhattisgarh, Singrauli, Sohagpur , Johilla and Pench Valley coalfields of Madhya Pradesh, Wardha Valley Coalfield of Maharashtra, Singrimari Coalfield of Assam and Godavari Valley Coalfield of Andhra Pradesh. The search for lignite resources has been given importance in the states of Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan. Reconnaissance and prospecting stage exploration is being carried out under promotional funding by MoC in East Coast lignite fields of Tamil Nadu and in the Nagaur South sub-basin belonging to West Coast Lignite Fields of Rajasthan.

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. GSI has estimated coal resource of 2641.63 million tonne in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh and 124.6 million tonne of lignite in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and West Bengal during 2010-12 (as on 01.04.2011).

. GSI has started Gas desorption tests in some of the boreholes in selected coalfields to generate base level data on Coal Bed Methane (CBM) for some selected coal seams at different depth levels using temperature controlled canister. CBM and related study were taken up during F.S. 2010-12 in three boreholes one each in Ib-River Coalfield, Talcher Coalfield and Mand-Raigarh Coalfield. In-situ gas content of collected coal core samples collected so far, ranges from 0.06 to 0.52cc/gm, being maximum in Ib-River Coalfield.

Besides, GSI has also taken up investigations for chromite, bauxite, limestone, Rare Earths, phosphorite, apatite, gypsum, glass sand, talc-steatite and fullerene. Investigations for these minerals are continuing and results shall be known after completion of the investigations.

Mission- III Dissemination of Information . The large time-spread of geological mapping programme and varied terrain conditions have generated certain inconsistencies among geological formations across the toposheets. The problem of edge matching across the toposheets is being addressed both at CHQ and at RHQ’s. CHQ in collaboration with the RHQ’s is resolving edge matching of 460 inter regional sheets. During the period, a total of 85 sheets of 50K have been scrutinized and the report has been sent to respective Regions for modification and correction. The edge matching of remaining intra regional sheets are being attended by respective regions. A total of 4756 maps of 1:50K was uploaded on to the GSI portal till 31st October , 2011. A two year project on All India “Unified Legend” up to lithounit level for 1:50K maps was initiated during FSP 2009-10 involving three regions, namely NR, CR & ER. . A total of 26 sheets of EEZ maps, one Entire EEZ map of India and two Territorial Water Maps have been printed off. During FS 2010-11, EEZ map of Goa-2 has been published, EEZ seabed map of Andaman West and Little Andaman-1 are in final stage of printing. . GSI released the Detailed Information Dossiers on Basemetal resources of India, during the 49th CGPB, along with Annual Report of GSI for 2010-2011, GSI Miscellaneous publication 30, part XII on Geology and Mineral resources of Rajasthan (3rd Edition), SOP of Mission IA &IB, Palaeontologia Indica, Vol.54 (New Series)and Manual of Geochemical Analysis. Beside this, Records Vol.143 Pt.6 - extended abstract of Central Region (FS 2008-09) were released in April 2011, Indian Journal of Geosciences Vol. 65, No.1 on 31.05.2011 and Indian Journal of Geosciences, Vol. 65 Pt. 2 on 18.10.2011 . Since going live on 5th November 2007 (www.portal.gsi.gov.in), GSI Information Portal today has been successful in achieving most of its objectives. The Portal provides structured, logically organised information to different categories of users. GSI Portal received the Silver Award in the “Best Government Portal” Category for National e-Governance Awards 2011 by DARPG.

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. GSI has embarked upon the Phase III of the Portal Project and Online Core Business Integrated System (OCBIS) is the essential part of this initiative. OCBIS envisages implementing a state-of-the-art integrated platform with validated data and process workflow integrated with legacy, existing and future IT systems involving core business processes of GSI facilitating real-time collaboration and interaction amongst all stakeholders. National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) has been contracted by GSI as the consultant to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and subsequently the Request for Proposal (RFP) for OCBIS. Based on the RFP responses a suitable System Integrator will be chosen to implement the OCBIS in GSI. . Metadata of 35,301 unpublished reports has been created and put in the portal; as part of the new Dissemination Policy of 5th June 2009 of GSI, 8517 nos of unpublished reports have been uploaded in the portal for public viewing and the process will be continued. This will definitely maximise uptake of licenses in the field of mineral exploration with the availability of authentic information to the investors. In the pre- competitive stage, the reports and maps of GSI are made available to any individual or group interested in mineral exploration at a nominal cost.

Mission – IV 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 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. and the scientists engaged in such research in collaboration with the exploration geologist has opened up new areas of interest. Other research work like stratigraphic correlation, palaeontology, experimental petrology shall also be pursued by GSI with equal zest as they broaden the horizon of understanding of earth sciences. . Most of the research projects under taken during the field season are being continued this year and details of the projects can be found in the Annual Report of GSI for the current year.

During this period from April, 2011 to October, 2011 a total no. of 1,08,644 samples (NGCM & Non-NGCM) have been analysed for 7,94,274 no. of determinations. 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

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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 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 350 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 work 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 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 2010-12, 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 and Seismic studies  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 in addition to other earthquake related studies like Seismological Monitoring of permanent seismic Observatories(The Broad Band Seismic (BBS) observatory at GSI complex, Nagpur, and Short period sensor recording Balapat observatory, Burhanpur district, M.P, .Lucknow , Agartala, Adampool and Itanagar). Detail seismological study of the Shilong plateau and The micro-earthquake investigation at and around the proposed “Tamanthi Hydroelectric projects, Myanmar” for NHPC and Macroseismic survey of Sikkim ( 18th September) and Gujrat Earthquake , Micro seismic activity in Kalgurki, Talewad and Malghan villages of Basavana Bagewadi Taluk, Bijapur District

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

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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 Orissa.

Glaciological Studies  Detailed studies on the Hamta Glacier of Lahaul and Spiti were continued. Paleoclimatic reconstruction through monitoring of glacier retreat events in parts of Satluj valley, Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh has been attempted. Identification of signatures of palaeo-glaciation, change in climate, availability of water resources etc in Ganga Basin, Uttarakhand was carried out with the compilation of recession data on glaciers of Ganga basin. Updation of glacier inventory of Sikkim has been taken up and details of latitude, longitude, orientation, highest and mean elevation etc. were recorded.

Arctic / Antarctic Studies  GSI was inducted in the Arctic Expedition of National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) in 2008. Since then, the item on parameterization of Glaciers in Northern Hemisphere to variations of Climate-Inter Annual and Intra Annual is being carried out by GSI to understand polar glacier teleconnection and the processes controlling these interactions.  GSI has been participating in expeditions to Antarctica since 1981 and the major programmes undertaken include: geological mapping on 1:50,000 scale, thematic mapping for petrochemical, structural and geochronological studies; glaciological observations on advance / retreat of polar continental ice, studies on shelf ice for accumulation patterns; study of the glacial dynamics recording the movement direction and velocity of the polar ice sheet; ice core drilling and lake sediment coring for palaeoclimatic studies; GPR survey for plotting lake bathymetry, etc.  A project entitled ‘Palaeoclimatic and Magmato-Metamorphic history of Wilkes Land, East Antarctica: constraints from accessory minerals, Clay Mineralogy and Micropalaeontology in Oceanic Sediments’ is being carried out in collaboration with Delhi University. So far 105 sediment samples from IODP, Wilkes Land Expedition – 318 have been analysed for clay mineralogy, 25 samples have been analysed for grain size distribution studies. Heavy mineral assemblages and SEM of quartz grains are also completed for top 50m sediments. These studies have given valuable insights into the provenance of these sediments, their mode of transport and depositional environment.  A scientist from GSI participated in the XXX Antarctic Expedition as the Voyage Leader for the second consecutive austral season (2010-11) to supervise the construction of India’s third Antarctic Research Station, “Bharati” at Larsemann Hills. He accomplished all the scientific and logistic tasks successfully as per approved plan and within the stipulated period. The scientist was also imparted training on the use of NONEX explosives as rock breaking technology at Johannesburg. He used this acquired knowledge in construction activities like rock breaking for carving out road, leveling of Helipad and main station site etc. in Larsemann Hills. The barren promontory at Larsemann Hills after the completion of expedition now has 13 tank

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containers, a world class helipad of 30 x 30 meters made out of pre-cast concrete slabs with most advanced fuel station, 400 meters of carpeted road and about 600 meters of pipeline to bring in fuel and sea water to station and take the refuse back to the sea after treatment. The excavation and levelling of 70 x 60 meters area for the station and the driving of more than 90 piles of depths ranging from 6 to 14 meters and each capable of bearing a load of 80 metric tons has also been accomplished. Mission - V Human Resource Development  HPC has envisaged that the Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI) at Hyderabad should be developed into a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for providing high quality cutting edge training/knowledge delivery with state-of-the-art facilities. Thus, the Institute has embarked on a programme of capacity building to raise the technical ability of departmental candidates, officers of various State Governments, students, research scholars and faculties from Universities and geoscientists from the private sector. Six Regional Training Institutes (RTI) have been operationalised at the six Regional Headquarters under GSITI. The Field Training Centres of GSITI located in different parts of the country (FTCs) shall be conducting field based courses on different themes of earth sciences. Six new FTCs namely at Kothagudem (Andhra Pradesh), Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) , Saketi (Himachal Pradesh), Salem (Tamilnadu), Sukinda (Orissa) and Wajrakarur (Andhra Pradesh) have been established to provide training in different aspects of geoscientific studies in the areas known for their geological significance.  Geological Survey of India Training Institute conducts training in Advanced, Refresher, Induction, International and special courses as demanded by the mineral sector. For the FS 2010-12, 110 items, in different disciplines, have been proposed. Of these, 21 items would be conducted by the Mission Headquarters which include 3 International courses for the participants covered under Indo-Africa Forum Summit, 8 Induction Level Orientation courses-this includes 3 courses i.e. 33rdOCG, 5th OCGp and 7th OCC, which are in progress and 6 courses i.e 34th and 35th OCG, 6th OCGP, 8th and 9th OCC and 2 Orientation courses, one each for newly recruited Engineers and Administrative Officers of the Department. The remaining 9 are specialised courses, which includes 2 courses to be conducted in collaboration with ISRO. Till December 2011, 61 FSP programmes were completed. 58 Outside FSP programmes that were conducted as per the request of various offices and divisions that include E- Governance, NGCM training, Women empowerment, etc.  GSITI has been given affiliation by Osmania University, Hyderabad for post -P.G. Diploma course in Geoinformatics in Earth Science. International Activities  The activities of the IGCP projects in India are monitored by a duly constituted Indian National Committee (INC) for the IGCP, for which the GSI is the nodal agency and the Director General, GSI is the Ex-officio Chairman. The 36th Annual Meeting of INC for IGCP was held at Kolkata on 12th January 2011. During the period from April 2010 to October 2011, eight IGCP projects were in operation one of which has been completed.  GSI continued its interaction with other countries to explore possible bilateral cooperation and collaborative programmes and to provide exposures to the scientists in the International Projects / Training. MoU’s have been signed with several

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countries, notable among them being India-Canada, India-Afghanistan, India-Saudi Arabia, India-Australia. 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) 2010-11 Promotional 700.00 700.00 100% Non commencement of Ghatkuri (RE) East for iron ore in Jharkhand, Dholamala for Copper in Rajasthan, Maruda & Timaranmata for Gold in Kerala & Rajasthan respectively for want of forest clearance. Non commencement of Intervening block (between Ramachandrapahar & Byanbil) for copper in Jharkhand due to adverse law & order situation.

2011-12 Promotional 800.00 547.00 100% Wherever the mineral prospects (upto (Antici are located in forest area, the Dec ’11) pated) exploration shall be taken up subject to necessary forest clearance.

During the year 2010-11, exploration in 3 schemes namely Wari for copper & Dhol-Ki-Patti for phosphorite both in Rajasthan, Tongnub South East Sub block for limestone in Meghalaya were continuing from previous year. In addition, exploration in three new shcemes namely Rupa for dolomite in Arunachal Pradesh, Tikhi Extension South block for lead-zinc in Rajasthan and Rajabasa block for High MgO Flux grade rock in Odisha were commenced duirng the year.

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. 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 labroaotry and reprot writing shall be taken up by MECL

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However, the exploration for iron ore at Ghatkuri East, for gold at Timran Mata & Maruda, for copper at Dholamala could not be commenced for want of forest clearance and at Intervening block (between Ramachandrapahar & Byanbil) for copper in Jharkhand due to adverse law & order situation. MECL proposes to take up the work on these scheme as soon as forest clearance is received / law & order situation normalized.

The outlay for 2011-12, quantifiable / physical, projected outcomes along with process / timeliness are given in Annexure-III.

Capital Expenditure :

During the year 2010-11, an outlay of ` 800 lakhs (IEBR) was provided for replacement, renewal and upgradation of plant & machinery which was fully commuted / utilised by the company.

For the year 2011-12, an outlay of ` 900 lakhs (IEBR) has been provided for capital expenditure. Against which the company has commuted an expenditure of ` 260 lakhs till December 2011. . 4.3 Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)

4.3.1 The programmes and achievements under various schemes during the last year 2010-11 and in the current year 2011-12 are given below:

Scheme No. 1 - Inspection of Mines for Scientific and Systematic Mining, Mineral Conservation and Mines Environment:

The achievements during the year 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 (upto December 2011) 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: -

2010-11 2011-12 Item Target Achievement Target Achievement (upto Dec. 2011)

Inspection of Mines for 2,000 2177 2500 1741 administration of MCD Rules, 1988, approval of mining plans, schemes and mine closure plans. Regional Mining Geological 7,774 7232 12 RMGS 12** Studies/ (RMGS) / Updation of (Pvt. Sector NMI as on 1.04. 2010 in respect Leaseholds) of Pvt. Sector Leaseholds. Updation of data in respect of $ 291 $ 199 Reconnaissance Permits (RP) / RP/ PL RP/ PL Prospecting Licences (PL). documents documents $ As and when data received from RPs / PLs holders, ** in progress.

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Consequent to inspection of mines during the year 2010-11, 1245 violations were pointed out to the mine owners & during this period 575 violations were rectified; 18 prosecution case launched; 15 cases decided and 20 compounded. Besides, mining operations were suspended in 90 mines where mining is not carried out as per the approved mining plan/scheme of mining. Besides, 172 Mining Plans, 234 Schemes of mining and 25 Final Mine Closure Plans approved. Incidentally, revenue of `. 9.97 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.

Consequent to inspection of mines, during the year 2011-12 (upto December 2011) 2447 violations of various provisions of MCDR, 1988 were pointed out in respect of 989 mines and 710 violations were rectified. 07 prosecution cases were launched in various courts, 05 cases were decided in favour of IBM for which a total fine of `.34,000/- was imposed and 08 cases were compounded for which a fee of `. 68,000/- was recovered. Besides, mining operations were suspended under rule 13(2) and 56 of MCDR 1988 in 55 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 2011-12 (upto December 2011), 133 mining plans were approved & 30 not approved, 252 mining schemes were approved & 45 not approved, and 25 final mine closure plans were approved 1 was not approved. Registration of Recognized Qualified Persons (RQP) was granted in 21 cases, renewed in 24 cases & not granted in 01 case.

Scheme No.2 - Mineral Beneficiation Studies - Utilization of Low Grade and sub-grade Ores and Analysis of Environmental Samples:

Targets and achievements during 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 (upto December 2011) in respect of Regional Ore Dressing Laboratories at Ajmer, Bangalore and Modern Mineral Processing Laboratory & Pilot Plant at Nagpur are summarized below: -

Item 2010-11 2011-12 Target Achievement Target Achievement (upto December 2011) 1. Ore Dressing 60 70 60 49 Investigations 2. Chemical Analysis 40,000 50,000 41,925 35,904 (No. of radicals) 3. Mineralogical 2,000 2,500 2,060 1,818 Studies 4. In-plant Studies @ 01 @ 1 @ As and when required

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Scheme No. 3 - Technological upgradation and modernization:

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 2010-11, collection of data through field visits & correspondence was made. In that year data collected for 4500 deposits. Compilation work completed for 2190 deposits during 2010-11 and summary outputs for 18 minerals were generated.

During the year 2011-12 (upto December 2011) updating of NMI as on 01/04/2010 as per UNFC system was in progress. Data collected and deposit wise updation finalized for 3825 freehold & public sector leasehold deposits during the year. Data entry & computerization was completed for 12000 deposits and summary outputs for 39 minerals were generated.

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 2010-11, 100 multi-mineral leasehold maps along with corresponding forest overlays of Madhya Pradesh (83), Uttaranchal (6) and Uttar Pradesh (11) on a scale of 1:50,000, over an area of 16,622 hectares covering 869 leases were prepared.

During the year 2011-2012 (up to December 2011), preparation of multi-mineral leasehold maps on a scale of 1:50,000 along with corresponding forest overlays in respect of remaining states viz. Goa, Kerala, West Bengal, Haryana, H.P., J&K and NE States was in progress at various stages. During the year upto December 2011, scanning of 63 toposheets & 310 ML plans and digitization of 60 toposheets and plotting of Regional Geology on 48 toposheets were completed.

Technical Consultancy Services

Technical Consultancy Services were provided to the mining industry at prescribed charges and on promotional basis.

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Targets and achievements for the year 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 are as below: -

2010-11 2011-12 Target Achievement Target Achievement Item (upto Dec., 2011) Preparation of Mining 5-7 6 8 4 completed Feasibility/ Mining Scheme / 5 are in EMP Study Reports and progress conducting Preliminary Geological Appraisal of mineral deposits/survey assignments, etc. ( No. of assignments )

During the year 2010-2011, 6 consultancy assignments were completed and reports submitted to the concerned parties.

During the year 2011-2012 (upto December, 2011), 4 consultancy assignments on (i) Joint Survey of Excavation Measurement at Vastan Lignite Mine (2010) for M/s. Gujarat Ind. Power Co. Ltd., Surat, Gujarat.(ii) Joint Survey of Excavation Measurement at Mangrol Lignite Mine (2010) for M/s. Gujarat Ind. Power Co. Ltd., Surat, Gujarat (iii) Status report on laterite areas in Sarlanka village (270.44 ha) East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh for M/s Maheshwari Minerals, Kakinada, East Godavari District (AP) and (iv) Report on preliminary Geological Appraisal (PGA) of Manganese Ore over an area of 4.8 ha near village Sonegaon, Garraghatrange, District Balaghat (MP) in favour of Shri Vijay Singh Saraswar were completed, reports prepared and sent to the concerned parties. Besides, 5 other assignments were 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 2010-2011, 7 assignments were completed and reports submitted to the concerned parties.

During the year 2011-2012, (upto Dec., 2011) 7 assignments (include 2 environmental monitoring and 5 Ground vibration monitoring) viz (i) Environmental Monitoring at Copila Gaichem Paul (Shigao) Iron Ore Mines of M/s Fomento Industries (P) Ltd., Goa (2009-10), (ii) Environmental Monitoring at Saniem Iron Ore Mines of M/s Fomento Industries (P) Ltd., Goa (2009-10), (iii) Blast Vibration study at Metmangrur Stone Quarry in Umred Tehsil, Nagpur District, Maharashtra of M/s Shri Praveen Natthalal Thakkar, Mumbai, Maharashtra. (iv) Study on effect/ impact of mining near Gadmandir at Ramtek carried out in connection with PIL Writ No. 13/ 2010 filed by the court on its own motion Vs. the State of Maharashtra and others regarding preservation of Gadmandir at Ramtek. (v) Blast vibration studies at

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Venkatesh Stone Quarry (2.76 ha) (Khasra No. 416/1 & 416/2) at Pachgaon in Tehsil Umred, District Nagpur (Maharashtra) of M/s Venkatesh Minerals. (vi) Blast vibration studies at Pachgaon Stone Quarry (2.40 ha) (Khasra No. 451/2 & 451/4) in Umred Tehsil, District Nagpur (Maharashtra) of M/s Sidheshwar Infrastructure India Limited and (vii) Blast vibration studies at Shrivarad Stone Quarry (1.33 ha) (Khasra No. 77/3) of M/s Shrivarad Industries near Tip Top Convent, Survey Nagar, District Nagpur (Maharashtra) were completed, reports prepared and sent to the concerned parties.

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 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 are summarized below:- ITEM 2010-11 2011-12 Target Achievement Target Achievement (upto December 2011) Training 12 12 12 9 Programmes (Total participants: (Total participants: (In-house & 147 from IBM & 275 69 from IBM, 18 Industry from Industry and from State DGMs & personnel ) State Govts.) 236 from Industry)

Scheme No. 4- Collection, Processing, Dissemination of Data on Mines and Minerals through various publications:

Monographs and Bulletins

The IBM brings out Monographs on individual minerals under the Series `Minerals Facts and Problems' and Bulletins on important technical subjects.

During the year 2010-2011, due to non-availability of officers and supporting technical & administrative staff, activities related to publication of monographs and bulletins have been discontinued.

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.

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Targets and achievements during the years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 are summarized below:- Item 2010-11 2011-12 Target Achievement Target Achievement (Upto December 2011) Preparation of Copper, Completed and Project Questionnaire sent to 254 Market Lead & Zinc released during the planning for producers of Ferro Alloys, Survey ore year Manganese Iron & Steel and Batteries Reports

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 2010-11, publications viz.(i) MSMP -15 issues for Aug.09 to Oct. 2010, (ii) Indian Mineral Industry at a Glance, 2006-07 & 2007-08 combined issue. (iii) Statistical Profile of Minerals 2008-09, ( iv) Bulletin on Mineral Information, Oct.08- March 09 April- Sept. 2009 and Oct.09-Mar10 issues, (v) Bulletin on MLs & PLs, 2008 and 2009 issues, (vi) Indian Mineral year Book - 2009, vii) Mineral Royalties besides Directory of Mines as on 31.03.2010 and Directory of Mining Leases as on 31.03.2010 were generated.

During the year 2011-12 (upto December 2011), Bulletin on Mining Leases and Prospecting Licences 2010, Indian Mineral Industry at a Glance, 2008-09 issue , two issues of half- yearly Bulletin of Mineral Information (April – September 2010 & October 2010 - March 2011), 07 issues (November 2010 to May 2011) of MSMP, Statistical Profile of Minerals 2009-10, Market Survey on Copper, Markey Survey report on Lead & Zinc, Indian Mineral Scenario 2009-10, Mineral Scenario of States of India 2009-10, Indian Mineral Year Book (IMYB) 2010 and Iron & Steel Vision 2020 were released.

Scheme No. 5 – Management of Solid Waste from Mining in India

The project has been shelved.

Scheme No. 6 - Computerized Online Register of Mining Tenements System

This project is to be implemented in 12 States, namely, Goa and one district each in Andhra Pradesh (Khammam), Chhattisgarh (Durg), Gujarat (Jamnagar), Jharkhand (Singbhum [W]), Karnataka (Bellary), Kerala ( Thiruvananthapuram ), Madhya Pradesh (Katni), Maharashtra (Sindhudurg), Orissa (Keonjhar), Rajasthan (Udaipur), and Tamil Nadu (Salem).

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The 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). A pre-bid meeting was held at NIC, New Delhi and the consultants were asked to submit their proposal by 28.09.2010. The bids received were processed by the NIC and the consultant was finalized based on the techno-financial evaluation of the consultants empanelled with NICSI. Accordingly, job has been assigned to M/s Ernst & Young Company. IBM organized training at IIRS for officers of IBM & State DGMs. From the funds available under this scheme, `. 2.75 crores were transferred to NICSI for upgradation of TMIS Centre and web enabling of MCP database to facilitate online submission of returns. `. 70.89 lakh have also been transferred to NICSI for preparation of DPR.

As per activities envisaged for preparation of DPR, activities like assessment of model States, State Level Stakeholder and Regulatory Framework Analysis and State Level Current State Assessment have been completed. Other activities like State Level Gap Analysis & To Be Requirements Planning, Preparation of Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS), Application Software Evaluation, Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) etc are in progress. Comments on report prepared by E & Y on “reengineering report on MTS have been sent to Ministry. Presently, report on Functional requirement specification prepared by E & Y is under study in IBM.

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.

Construction Programme

IBM has its own Headquarters building at Nagpur and office & residential complexes at Ajmer, Bangalore, Jabalpur, Margao & 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.

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Generation of Revenue through Promotional Activities

IBM generates revenue through its promotional activities. During the year 2010-11, revenue of `. 214.70 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 2011-12 (upto December 2011), a revenue of `. 120.06 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 2010-11, 04 Mines / areas inspected for enforcement of MCDR/ disposal of mining plans. Chemical analyses of 151 samples (42 Chromite, 21 limestone and 88 soapstone for 2517 radicals (882 Chromite, 252 limestone and 1383 soapstone) completed for the Directorate of Commerce & Industries, Manipur. Besides, 25 officials of NE Region were benefitted from two training programmes viz. (i) Workshop cum meeting on North Eastern Special Assistance Programmes at Kohima and (ii) Preparation of Mining Plan/ Scheme of Mining/ Final Mine Closure Plan at Udaipur conducted by IBM exclusively for NE personnel.

During the year 2011-12(upto December 2011), 15mines / 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 Imphal and (ii) Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Statutory Returns & Notices under MCDR 1988 under NER Development of Mineral Industry Programme at Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) were conducted, in which 27 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 2010-11 and 2011-12(upto Dec., 2011) are given hereunder:

(Unit;Tonne)

Particulars 2010-11 2011-12 (up to Dec, 2011) Target Actual Target Actual Metal-in-Concentrate 34470 31683 25908 24281 Copper Cathode 17500 24001 22088 20839

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During the year 2010-11, production of ore and metal-in-concentrate (MIC) fell short of target at MCP mainly due to inadequate availability of loading and hauling equipment. Similarly during the year 2011-12, MIC production has been marginally affected primarily due to lower availability of hired loading and hauling equipment 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 the year 2010-11 has fallen short of target on account of lower tolled cathode received from Sterlite and Birla 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 2010-11 and 2011-12 (upto Dec., 2011) are given hereunder:

Particulars Unit 2010-11 2011-12 (upto Dec’11) Target Actual Target Prov. Turnover `. Cr 1050.00 1257.58 974.06 979.37 Gross Margin `. Cr 362.24 434.90 290.93 368.64 Gross Profit/(Loss) `. Cr 271.21 337.63 224.64 265.48 Net Profit/(loss) Before `. Cr 269.36 335.21 224.64 265.35 Tax Net Profit/(loss) After Tax `. Cr 177.80 224.10 150.05 181.95 LME US $ 6000 8140 7380 8544

The improvement in financial performances for the year 2010-11 and 2011-12 (upto Dec., 2011) over the respective targets has been mainly due to firming up of LME copper price w.e.f. June, 2009 and also improvement of in-house Metal-in-Concentrate production which after feeding the ICC smelter substantially have been used for conversion to cathode for its onward sale as CC Rods and the balance partially sold in the open market.

4.5 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)

The achievement of quantified deliverable/ physical output for the year 2009-10 mentioned in the outcome budget 2010-11 is furnished at Annexure- II. However, summarized achievement is given hereunder:

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Physical and Financial Achievements in Outcome Budget 2010-11

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 (MT) 10-11 2010- 2010-11 2010-11 10-11 11 1. Addition & Modification (from existing capacity) a) Bauxite (MT) 48,00,000 4823908 b) Alumina Hydrate 15,75,000 1556000 (MT ) 356 300 305.8 c) Metal (MT ) 3,45,000 328344 d) Power (MU) 5,690 5614 2. 2nd Phase Expansion (from additional capacity) a) Bauxite (MT) Nil Nil b) Alumina Hydrate Nil Nil (MT) 484 306 309.1 c) Metal (MT) 90,000 115,253 d) Power (MU) 1825 994 3. Utkal E Coal Nil Nil 105 52 18.0 4. Pottangi Mine Nil Nil 1 1 - 5. Green field Projects Nil Nil 31 6 1.1 6. Up-gradation of Nil Nil Alumina Plant & 322 42 29 Mine 7. 220Ka Upgradation of Nil Nil 75 5 0.3 Smelter potline 8. IIIrd Phase project Nil Nil 15 1 0.1 Total : 1389 713 663.4

Physical performance

The actual production/output has surpassed the physical target set in the outcome budget 2010-11 for the bauxite and aluminium metal.

The generation of power fell short by 12%, mainly due to delayed commissioning of the 10th unit of CPP, generation from 9th unit also fell short of the target due to initial post- commissioning teething problems.

Production planned out of the refinery was about 99% of the target. The marginal fall in production is negligible in overall terms of the volume and has minimal impact on the performance of the Company.

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Financial performance

As regards the capital outlay, the actual expenditure set for the year 2010-11 could not be achieved mainly due to the following major reasons:-

. Rescheduling of commissioning of CPP and refinery complex of the IInd phase expansion, which pushed the payments relating to IInd phase expansion beyond 2010-11 thus resulting a lesser expenditure.

. Delay in ordering and starting of upgradation work of the refinery resulted due to delayed environment clearance which had a cascading impact on the tendering activities and finalization of major packages.

. Utkal – E project could not progress much due to non-completion of the land acquisition and construction of the R & R Colony.

. The 220Ka upgradation of the smelter also did not progress due to non finalization of the consultancy, issues relating to finalization of technology.

The achievement of quantified deliverable/ physical output for the year 2011-12 vis- à-vis targets set in the outcome budget 2011-12 is furnished at Annexure-III. However, summarized achievement is given hereunder:

Physical and Financial Achievements in Outcome Budget 2011-12

Production in metric tonnes (MT), Sl. Name of the Target of Achieveme Plan expenditure( in crore) No. Scheme/ deliverable/ nt of Outlay Outlay Exp programme physical deliverable/ BE:2011- RE:201 11-12 output output for 12 1-12 (Apr- (Apr-Dec (Annual Dec11) 11) plan) 1. Addition & Modification (from existing capacity) a) Bauxite 48,00,000 35,99,426 b) Alumina Hydrate 15,75,000 11,40,822 346 300 197 c) Metal 3,45,000 229,507 d) Power (MU) 5,728 3,757 2. 2nd Phase Expansion (from additional capacity) a) Bauxite 12,00,000 108,833 b) Alumina Hydrate 425,000 35,978 180 250 185 c) Metal 93,000 79,510 d) Power (MU) 1,432 840 3. Utkal E Coal Nil Nil 94 37 11 4. Green field Nil Nil 232 657 177

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Projects 6 Up-gradation of Nil Nil Alumina Plant & 162 81 85 Mine 7 2 x 250 CPP Nil Nil - 1 - 5 Pottangi Bauxite Nil Nil Mine and 5th 3 3 0.08 Stream refinery (IIIrd Phase) 7 220 Ka Nil Nil Upgradation of 40 4 - Smelter Total : 1057 1333 655

Physical performance

The production/output upto December, 2011 is proportionately less due to the following reasons.

 Delayed commissioning of mines and refinery project leading to lower production of bauxite and alumina hydrate. The same have been commissioned in September, 2011 and capacity ramp-up started which is expected to achieve rated capacity by end of 4th quarter of the year 2011-12.

 Lower power generation due to short supply of linkage coal by MCL which has led to shut down of 120 pots in the smelter complex out of total 960 pots and consequent lower production of metal.

Financial performance.

The Company has achieved the planned outlay as regards to the IInd phase expansion only upto December, 2011. The other projects and expenditure are being, monitored regularly and Company is expected to achieve the plan target during the financial year.

4.6 Science & Technology (S&T)

The review of past performance financial year 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12

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(upto December, 2011) are given below:

S. Name of the Name of the Project Date of completion No. Organization of the project 1. NML, Jamshedpur. Pilot Scale smelting and Completed. Final prefeasibility studies on report is awaited Nickel-chromium-cobalt bearing magnetite ores from Nagaland. 2. JNARDDC, Development of Rapid Completed. Final Nagpur Analytical procedures for report is awaited. cobalt, chromium and nickel. 3. JNARDDC, Development of friction Stir Completed. Final Nagpur welding technique for report is awaited. aluminium and aluminium- steel joints. 4. Centre for Setting up of R&D for Completed. Final Development of Dimensional Stones. report received. Stones, Jaipur

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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 2011-2012 the approved Budget of this Ministry was ` 654.28 crores comprising ` 214.00 crores (Plan) and ` 440.28 crores (Non-Plan). Against this, the RE 2011-2012 was ` 812.31 crores comprising of ` 375.36 crores (Plan) and ` 436.95 crores (Non-Plan). BE 2012-2013 is being kept at ` 698.44 crores comprising ` 232.00 crores (Plan) and ` 466.44 crores (Non-Plan). Annual Plan of all public sector units, subordinate offices and autonomous bodies is `.2942.64 crore including `.243.00 crore of Domestic Budget Support in the Demand of Ministry of Mines (`. 232.00 crore) and in the Demand of Ministry of Urban Development (`.11.00 crore). `. 2699.64 crore would be earned from Internal & Extra Budgetary Resources.

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 2009-10, 2010-11 AND 2011-12

( ` in Crores) Sl. Name of Public Sector Undertakings ANNUAL PLAN ANNUAL PLAN ANNUAL PLAN No. Name of Schemes / Projects 2009 - 2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 Actual(upto BE RE Actual BE RE Actual BE RE Dec.11) 1 2 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11

I. NATIONAL ALUMINIUM CO. LTD.

1.New Schemes 1.(a) II-Phase Expansion 952.00 652.00 450.00 484.00 306.00 309.10 180.00 250.00 185.00

1.(b) Coal Mines - UTKAL-E 54.00 52.00 56.00 105.00 52.00 18.00 94.00 37.00 11.00

1(c) Pottangi/Gandhamaradan Mines 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00

1.(d) Upgradation of Alumina Plant 6.00 22.00 7.00 322.00 42.00 29.00 162.00 81.00 85.00

1.(e) Green field project 63.00 8.00 1.00 31.00 6.00 1.10 232.00 657.00 177.00

1.(f) IIIrd Phase Project 15.00 11.00 14.00 15.00 1.00 0.10 2.00 2.00 0.00 1.(g) 220Ka Upgradation on Smelter 75.00 5.00 0.30 40.00 4.00 0.00 1.(h) 2x250 CPP 1.00 0.00 2. Schemes aimed at Maximising 300.00 204.00 165.00 356.00 300.00 305.80 346.00 300.00 197.00 Benefits (AMRs)

Total: NALCO 1391.00 950.00 693.00 1389.00* 713.00 663.40 1057.00 1333.00 655.00 *`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 92

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( ` in Crores) Sl. Name of Public Sector Undertakings ANNUAL PLAN ANNUAL PLAN ANNUAL PLAN No. Name of Schemes / Projects 2009- 2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 Actual(Dec.1 BE RE Actual BE RE Actual BE RE 1 ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

2 HINDUSTAN COPPER LTD.

1. Replacement & Renewals 40.00 80.78 80.45* 65.35 65.35 65.35 23.00 23.00 16.98 2. Mine Development Expenditure 85.00 85.00 85.07 85.00 85.00 73.99 3. Mine Expansion 189.00 104.46 11.44 TOTAL (HCL) : 40.00 80.78 80.45* 150.35 150.35 150.42 297.00 212.46 102.41 *Even though HCL had a Plan Outlay of `.80.78 crore during 2009-10, actual expenditure was `.80.45 crore leaving a balance of `.0.33 crore pertaining to which order had been placed during 2009-10 and material received during 2010-11.

3 MINERAL EXPLORATION . CORPORATION LTD

- PROMOTIONAL 10.00 10.00 5.65 7.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 8.00 5.47 - CAPITAL 10.00 10.00 10.0 8.00 8.00 8.00 9.00 9.00 2.60 TOTAL (MECL) : 20.00 20.00 15.65 15.00 15.00 15.00 17.00 17.00 8.07

4 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

1. Survey & Mapping 57.96 48.10 43.46 66.61 66.61 56.00 64.37 64.37 51.67 2. Mineral Exploration 24.56 21.60 16.70 21.99 21.99 23.76 24.00 24.00 18.54 3. Specialised Investigatin 4.30 3.33 2.95 6.38 6.38 6.86 8.49 8.49 7.17 4. Other Exploration 10.12 7.87 6.06 6.80 6.80 7.41 7.36 7.36 4.98 & Research & Development 5. Information & Dissemination 15.87 13.83 11.64 14.71 14.71 13.68 15.96 15.96 10.66 6. Human Resource Development 3.35 2.92 2.79 3.31 3.31 4.59 11.75 11.75 8.70 7. Modernisation & Replacement 43.84 40.35 36.11 42.20 82.20 78.59 41.83 41.83 101.80 8. Tribal Sub Plan 7.24 7.24 4.30 1st Batch Suppl. Under M&E Head 68.87 2nd Batch of Suppl. Under M&E Head 92.49 TOTAL (GSI) : 160.00 138.00 119.71 162.00 202.00 190.89 181.00 342.36 207.82 Page 93

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(Rs. in Crores) Sl. Name of Public Sector Undertakings ANNUAL PLAN ANNUAL PLAN ANNUAL PLAN No. Name of Schemes / Projects 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 Actual(upto BE RE Actual BE RE Actual BE RE Dec.11) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 INDIAN BUREAU OF MINES

Scheme No.1 : Inspection of Mines for 6.74 6.74 10.62 7.90 7.90 7.20 6.74 9.14 6.08 Scientific and Systematic Mining, Mineral Conservation and Mine Environment Scheme No.2 :Mineral Beneficiation 5.17 5.17 6.37 6.20 6.20 6.16 4.84 5.09 3.30 studies utilisation of low grade and subgrade ores and Analysis of environmental samples Scheme No.3: Technical Upgradation 3.17 3.17 6.18 4.10 4.10 3.61 3.38 3.48 2.92 and modernisation Scheme No.4: Collection processing, 1.56 1.56 2.41 2.24 2.24 1.84 1.80 1.90 1.29 dissemination of data on mines and minerals through various publication Scheme 5:Management of Solid Waste 0.15 0.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 from Mining in India Scheme 6:Computerisation online 0.30 0.30 0.30 4.75 4.75 3.62 1.50 1.50 0.01 Motor Vehicles 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.15 0.00 0.00 Machinery & Equipment 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.14 Capital Expenditure (Works Outlay) 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 Lump-sum provision for NER 1.90 1.90 0.00 1.55 1.55 1.27 1.65 0.00 0.00 Capittal outlay NER 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.26 1.26 0.33 0.55 0.00 0.00 Tribal Sub Plan 0.88 0.88 0.00 TOTAL (IBM) : 19.00 19.00 25.88 28.00 28.00 24.03 22.00 22.00 13.74

6 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES 9.82 8.27 7.14 8.82 9.00 7.94 9.42 9.42 4.88

7 CONSTRUCTION 8.00 6.00 5.93 10.00 11.45 11.37 6.00 6.00

GRAND TOTAL : MINISTRY OF MINES 1647.82 1222.05 947.76 1763.17 1128.80 1063.05 1589.42 1942.24 991.92 Page 94

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(`.. in Crores) BE 2011-2012 RE 2011-2012 BE 2012-2013 Plan Non- Total Non- Total Plan Non- Total Plan Plan Plan Plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Direction &Administration 0.00 19.28 19.28 0.00 19.28 19.28 0.00 20.28 20.28 (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 *Netted against the receipts

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 Outcome Budget 2012-13 Page 95

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BE 2011-2012 RE 2011-2012 BE 2012-2013 Plan Non- Total Non- Total Plan Non- Total Plan Plan Plan Plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. Survey, Exploration, Regulation &Development of Mines (i) Geological Survey of India (a) Revenue 127.90 375.80 503.70 127.90 371.10 499.00 109.60 395.29 529.89 (b) Capital 35.00 0.00 35.00 196.36 0.00 196.36 65.00 0.00 40.00 Total (a)+(b) 162.90 375.80 538.70 324.26 371.10 695.36 174.60 395.29 569.89 (ii) Indian Bureau of Mines (a)Revenue 19.14 38.55 57.69 19.14 40.42 59.56 20.57 43.50 64.07 (b) Capital 0.66 0.00 0.66 0.66 0.00 0.66 1.03 0.00 1.03 Total (a) + (b) 19.80 38.55 58.35 19.80 40.42 60.22 21.60 43.50 65.10 (iii) Grants to MECL 8.00 0.00 8.00 8.00 0.00 8.00 10.00 0.00 10.00 (iv) Grants to BGML 0.00 1.40 1.40 0.00 1.40 1.40 0.00 1.50 1.50 (v)Science &Technology 3.00 4.50 7.50 3.00 4.00 7.00 4.00 5.02 9.02 (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 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.60 0.60

Total: Survey, Exploration, 193.70 421.00 614.70 355.06 417.67 772.73 210.20 446.16 656.36 Regulation & Development of Mines 5. Lump sum provision to North

Eastern Region & Sikkim (i) Geological Survey of India 18.10 0.00 18.10 18.10 0.00 18.10 19.40 0.00 19.40 (ii) Indian Bureau of Mines 2.20 0.00 2.20 2.20 0.00 2.20 2.40 0.00 2.40 Total: Lump sum provision to 20.30 0.00 20.30 20.30 0.00 20.30 21.80 0.00 21.80 North Eastern Region & Sikkim Outcome Budget 2012-13 Page 96

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BE 2011-2012 RE 2011-2012 BE 2012-2013 Plan Non- Total Non- Total Plan Non- Total Plan Plan Plan Plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Grand Total : 214.00 440.28 654.28 375.36 436.95 812.31 232.00 466.44 698.44

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ANNUAL PLAN 2012-2013

The PSUs/Organisation-wise distribution of Approved Outlay for Annual Plan 2012-13 showing Internal Resources ( IR), Extra Budgetary Resources (EBR), Domestic Budgetary Support (DBS), Net Budget Support ( NBS) and NER is given below:-

(`. in Crores) S.No. Orgnisation OUTLAY IR EBR D.B.S. N.B.S. NER TSP

1 National Aluminium Company Ltd. 2343.00 2343.00 - - - - -

2 Hindustan Copper Ltd. 341.14 341.14 - - - - -

3 Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. - Promotional 10.00 - - 10.00 10.00 - - - Capital 9.00 9.00 - - - - -

4 Geological Survey of India 194.00 - - 194.00 194.00 19.40 7.76 -Construction 10.00 - - 10.00* 10.00 - - 5 Indian Bureau of Mines 24.00 - - 24.00 24.00 2.40 0.96 -Construction 1.00 - - 1.00* 1.00 - - -6 Science & Technology 10.50 5.60 0.90 4.00 4.00 - -

Total : 2942.64 2698.74 0.90 243.00 243.00 21.80 8.72

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. 4. * Allocated in the Demand for Grants of Ministry of Urban Development.

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B Position of utilization certificates

As on 31.12.2011, there are 8 pending Utilisation Certificates (UCs) amounting to `.273.17 lakhs.

C. Unspent balances with the State Government and other implementation agencies as on 31.12.2011

Part-A Unspent balance with State Governments (`. in crore) Item as shown in Name of the State the Statement of Budget Estimates AP …. …. …. …. West Bengal NCT of Delhi Puducherry (Exp. Budget Vol. II)

-NIL-

Part-B Unspent balance with State Governments (`. in crore) Item as shown in Name of the State the Statement of Budget Estimates AP …. …. …. …. West Bengal NCT of Delhi Puducherry (Exp. Budget Vol. II)

-NIL- Note: The “Implementation Agencies” here would refer to those entities other than State Government, which received the funds directly from the Ministry/Department.

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Part-C Unspent balance with State Governments

However there are some PSU to whom grant/equity/loan are given:- (`. in crore) Unspent balance grant Grant released in 2011-12 Unspent balance for Quarter ending of last years 31.12.2011 Grant to HCL(Non- Nil Nil Nil Plan Expenditure) HCL(renewal and Nil Nil Nil replacement- Plan Expenditure Grant to BGML 1.53# 1.00@ 1.08# MECL (Equity) Nil Nil Nil MECL (Promotional) 0.24 Nil 0.09* #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. * The balance is pending with Nimi Project.

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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. Their activities are highlighted below:

6.1 National Institute of Rock Mechanics:

The National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM) is a premier centre for research in applied and basic rock mechanics. It is an ISO 9001 : 2000 certified research Institute. Set up under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, the Institute provides research and consultancy services for improving safety and productivity in the mining and civil engineering sectors. With its rich experience, underpinned with the strength of world class software and laboratory facilities, NIRM plays a vital role in offering technical services in mining, hydroelectric and tunneling projects, site evaluation for construction of nuclear power plants and other infrastructure development projects both in India and abroad.

NIRM has been carrying out research work through both government-funded and industry- sponsored S&T and consultancy projects. The Institute has been extending its support to the industry in the following areas :

 Metalliferous mines / Hard Rock Mines  Coal Mines  Hydroelectric & Tunneling Projects  Other Civil Construction Projects

The team of well qualified and dedicated Scientists executes the projects to solve site-specific problems as per the requirement of clients. The sincere and professional approach to the problem solving has resulted in improved production and productivity with safety, besides cost reduction. Due to its assured quality of work, the Institute has been receiving a number of challenging projects from governmental and non-governmental organizations.

The major projects undertaken by NIRM, to mention a few, are the underground cavern for storage of crude oil at Vishakhapatnam, controlled blasting for Bangalore metro project, site evaluation for nuclear power plant at Kudankulam, construction-stage technical services for a

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During the year 2011-12, 37 projects were successfully completed and 33 were in progress. The finance of the Institute remained satisfactory during the year, by realizing a total cash flow of Rs. 8.6 crores. A highly skilled and creative research team of NIRM has contributed 51 technical papers at various national/international journals and proceedings of seminars.

Besides carrying out research and industry sponsored projects, NIRM organized the International Conference on Underground Space Technology (ICUST-2011), participated in the 98rd Indian Science Congress, and offered 90 days training in various aspects of rock mechanics to the engineers and engineering geologists from hydropower sector.

A. S&T Projects

1) Estimating the recurrence of earthquakes in the Central-Eastern Himalaya and Upper Assam from the distant liquefaction features of the river plains (funded by DST, GOI)

The Central Himalayan region had produced a large earthquake in 1803, but it is not considered as a great plate boundary earthquake. It is believed that, had such an earthquake occurred this should have resulted in massive liquefaction in the Ganga and Brahmaputra Plains. This project is aimed to explore the older events preserved in these plains.

2) Contemporary depositional environmental investigations of Chorabari Clacier in Rudraprayag District of Garhwal Himalaya (funded by DST, GOI)

Department of S&T, GOI, sponsored this project which deals with the glacial-periglacial geomorhpological investigations in the Upper Mandakini Valley of Garhwal Himalaya around Kedarnath in Uttarakhand. Evidences of palaeoglaciation downstream of Kedarnath were collected. Various glacier morphometric parameters were calculated based on the field observations aided by a detailed study of topographic maps and satellite imageries.

3) Monitoring Indian Shield Seismicity with 10 BBS to understand seismotectonics of the region using V-SAT Connectivity (funded by Ministry of Earth Sciences).

The Broad Band Station (BBS) at NIRM, KGF is one of the 10 BBS installed in Peninsular India, funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The BBS at KGF recorded several types of seismic events such as local, regional and teleseismic events. The total number of events recorded from the mines of KGF was 53 and a major rockburst of KGF recorded is shown in the figure. Two earthquakes from Pernampet, Tamilnadu and Andaman Nicobar Islands were also recorded by the Strong Motion Acclerograph.

4) Caveability of roof strata in longwall panels (funded by Ministry of Coal)

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Longwall mining with caving has a high potential of production and productivity with safety and conservation, and is a very popular method of coal mining worldwide. CMRI, NIRM and ISM came together and took up an important research programme, with an objective of development of a suitable method for assessment of caveability of overlying roof rocks, and to develop an integrated approach for selection of the capacity of powered supports.

The strata and support behavior monitoring exercise was conducted at Panels 3A and 3C of GDK 10A Incline Mine, SCCL and D14A Panel of Moonidih Project, BCCL using conventional instruments such as load cells, convergence recorders, stress cells, borehole extensometers, pressure gauges and leg closure meters along with continuous monitoring instruments like data loggers and microseismic monitoring systems. The results of the monitoring exercises revealed that the proposed monitoring scheme adequately addresses all the above mentioned issues.

5) Study on blasting dust management system in an opencast coal mine (funded by Ministry of Coal)

Blasting is one of the essential operations at surface coal mines but it emits large quantity of dust into the atmosphere. The dust generation depends on blast design parameters, rock and explosive properties, and moisture content; however its dispersion depends on the meteorological and atomospheric conditions prevailing at the mine site.

A Sound Detection and Ranging (SODAR) equipment was installed at Dudhichua project, NCL to monitor atmospheric conditions in four seasons. Over 2000 sodar echograms were examined and classified into six different categories. The particulate matter generated due to blasting was monitored in different seasons at Dudhichua project. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a statutory requirement for execution of new mining projects or for expansion of the existing projects. The emission factors were developed by carrying out a detailed field study in all four seasons. Seasonal variations in moisture contents in benches indicated the lowest emission factors in monsoon due to high moisture in the benches. Similar studies were also carried out for two seasons at Bharatpur opencast project, MCL and a comparison was made between the two sites and it was found that the emission factors are site specific.

6) Assessment of ground water quality in the gold mining areas at KGF and its impact on health (In-house project)

At Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Karnataka, underground gold mining was carried out for more than a century at greater depths in the form of tunnels, which disturbed the groundwater aquifers. Huge amount of mill tailings generated during the process of gold extraction were dumped at different locations. Because of the dumps and old mining activities, people were apprehensive that ground water, which is the only source of domestic water supply, has deteriorated.

A detailed survey was carried out within 10 km radius of KGF and 12 bore wells used for domestic water supply were identified. Samples were collected in all the four seasons and analysed for pH, temperature, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, electrical conductivity, turbidity, total kjeldahi nitrogen, ammonical nitrogen, nitate, flurode, arsenic,

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B. Testing Services

NIRM caters to the needs of mining and other industries for testing of wire ropes, vital parts of mine machinery and its accessories involving Destructive and Non-destructive Testing (NDT). NIRM has state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure to carry out tests as per various standards and statutory regulations including DGMS guidelines. It is one of the unique laboratories in India manned by qualified and experienced scientific personnel.

Industry Sponsored Projects

1) Geological and geotechnical investigations for preparation of DPR for 2 x 350 MW Malshej Ghat PSS, Maharashtra

Detailed Engineering Geological investigations were carried out by NIRM for preparation of detailed project report for Malshej Ghat Pump Storage Scheme located in Thane and Pune districts of Maharashtra. Detailed geological mapping on 1:1000 scale was done. The engineering properties of rocks were studied and the rock masses characteristics were supported by lab testing and in-situ testing which will help to comment on reservoir rim stability and reservoir competency.

2) Construction stage engineering geological investigations of underground rock cavern complex for strategic storage of crude oil at Visakhapatnam, AP

NIRM carried out the construction stage engineering geological investigations of underground rock cavern complex for strategic storage of crude oil at Visakhapatnam. Based on the studies, the rock support categories like permanent rock supports were recommended and method of excavation.

3) Construction stage engineering geological mapping of foundation of Rajasthan Atomic Power Project, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan

The investigations include large scale engineering geological mapping on 1:100 scale of foundation strata at foundation levels of buildings and cut slopes, identification of geological

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4) Seismotectonic evaluation and related geological studies in Pudimadaka area in Achutapuram mandal, Vishakhapatnam, AP

Preliminary geological studies in the region were carried out. NIRM is studying the possibility of integrating the offshore and onshore published geophysical data and ascertaining the continuity of the identified features. From the available seismological data for the period 1063 – 2008 of magnitude ranging from M=2.1 top 6.0, it was found that about 16 earthquakes of maximum magnitude of 4.5 located NE of the proposed site were reported with 100 km raidus.

5) Cross-hole seismic tomography at Sainj HEP, Himachal Pradesh

The seismic tomography between three holes was conducted by NIRM. The data acquisition was carried out. The entire set of data for each pair of holes was then inverted and P-wave velocity tomogram was prepared. All the three tomographic section was integrated to form a combines section for a 3-D view of the desired feature.

6) Seismic refraction and tomography survey at Bunakha HEP, Bhutan

As part of geotechnical investigations for upgradation of DPR of the Bunakha HEP, Bhutan, geophysical investigations comprising seismic refraction survey along three lines at different elevations on the left bank slope and cross hole seismic tomography across river at the dam axis were carryout out. The carried out studies reveals that the depth to hard rock is matching well with the borehole logs.

7) Determination of in-situ stress parameters by hydrofrac method at proposed pressure shaft of Rangit HEP.

The scope of the work was to determine in-situ stress measurement by hydrofrac method using HTPF method inside NX sixe borehole at the proposed pressure shaft for the design of pressure shaft. The results of investigations were provided to the project authorities.

8) Stability analysis of landslide area of Varunavat Parvat Project

The stability of treated slopes was analysed using three dimensional distinct element code. A detailed discontinuum analysis of the model along with the treatment measures was performed in 3DEC. The joints sets and different zone of rock mass were incorporated in the model based on the geological mapping. Different geotechnical properties for rock and soil mass were input into the model. Post landslide remedial measures was found to be effective in ensuring the stability of the crown portion of Varunavat Parvat.

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9) Controlled blast design for rock excavation close to structures and green concrete and ground vibration measurement near Unit 7 & 8, Nuclear Plant, RAPP, Kota.

NIRM conducted controlled blasting operations at Unit 7 & 8 RAPP site, Kota. The studies met the targeted rock excavation production schedules, technical guidance was also given to achieve stable wall by adopting pre-splitting method. Blast designs for all the blasts were submitted. Ground vibrations were monitored at different locations and the site-specific predictor equation was derived at 95% confidence level with a correlation co-efficient of -0.85. It was found that the vibration levels were well within the reference line. Based on the suggested safe maximum charge per delay, all the blasts were successfully carried out and about 11.66 lakh cum of rock was carried out.

10. Technical guidance for rock blasting and monitoring of ground vibration, air overpressure and flyrock during excavation at underground stations from Chinnaswami Stadium to City Railway station (Bangalore Metro Project)

In order to have baseline data with regard to ground vibration and air overpressure levels for commencing controlled blasting operations at the Bangalore Metro Station areas in the city of Bangalore, NIRM had monitored blast vibrations. Controlled blasting operations at a underground metro station under the technical guidance of NIRM was carried out. As the suggesting muffling procedure could control the flyrock distance within the desired distance, it was successfully adopted during the excavation of underground station in Bangalore.

By March 2011, about 100 blasts were successfully carried out in close proximity to structures in the heart of the Bangalore City. About 5000 cum of hard rock has been excavated and efforts are being made to achieve a consistent higher production rate keeping the safety of the structure around the blasting site.

11) Support of roadways at Durgapur 6, 7, 8 Incline, WCL

The general ground conditions in the bottom section workings of the 18m thick Rayatwari seam were studied. The immediate roof is made of thinly layered coal/shale/clay bands; cutter roof conditions initiate mostly in the dip-rise galleries within a few weeks of the excavations; bed separation follows with falls up to the height of 6 m in spite of roof bolting. NIRM carried out anchorage testing of the grouted bolts to determine their efficacy, and installed extensometers to monitor the roof movements.

12) Assessment and expert advice on rock strata classification for the excavation related to the construction of new terminals and ancillary buildings at Chennai Airport, Airport Authority of India.

A study was conducted for domestic and international terminal excavations for AAI, Chennai. The strata were classified into soil and ordinary rock as close to the actual. In order to minimize the disputes in future, it was suggested that a geotechnical baseline report be prepared and provided to all the bidders. Analysing the geological sections using seismic refraction profiles, point load test values, Schmidt hammer values, estimated UCS and laboratory determined UCS,

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Performance at a Glance

NIRM Scientists published 51 technical papers during the year 2010-11 and 37 technical reports on the projects undertaken by the Institute were released. The Institute has registered an external cash flow of `. 860 lakhs during the period.

Finance

For the year 2012-13, `.0.77 crore under Non- plan has been allocated for NIRM.

6.2 Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminum Research Development & Design Centre:

JNARDDC was registered as a society in 1987. The objective of the Centre is to assimilate the technology available in the country and abroad for the production of alumina & aluminum including aluminium alloys as well as develop technical know-how for the basic engineering process and downstream areas. The centre also provides technological support for setting up Alumina refinery in the country. Furthermore the Centre caters to the R&D needs of Primary Producers.

JNARDDC’s support to industry is primarily in Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminium. The five major projects have completed in the field of bauxite and alumina. The Centre has been awarded Six Science & Technology projects by SSAG (Ministry of Mines) with a total value of Rs. 486.62 Lakhs spread over 2-3 years. Three projects of external parties / industry totalling Rs. 49.90 lakhs are under execution and five more worth Rs. 150.56 Lakhs were recently awarded by NALCO. Furthermore, twelve new projects were also proposed to various agencies in this year. The Centre successfully conducted the Operator Level Training Programme of NALCO, Angul & RPU employees on “Aluminium Technology”. Nearly 600 personnel from NALCO were trained at JNARDDC.

The completed projects are (i) Development of an Expert System for Aluminium Electrolysis Cell (S&T-Mines) (ii), Technological testing of Jerilla bauxite in Andhra Pradesh (ANRAKAL,UAE). (iii) Beneficiation of low grade bauxite/laterite of Sabarkantha deposit in Gujarat (GMDC, Ahmedabad) (iv) Study on impurity build up during bauxite process and its effects on Bayer liquor chemistry and (v) Development of process for extraction of vanadium sludge from NALCO green liquor both sponsored by NALCO. While carrying out the above R&D work the Centre has generated internal revenue to the tune of about Rs. 175.01 lakhs, which is highest in the history of the Centre. Our scientists have presented 14 papers in national & international conferences/journals. The Centre successfully carried out Technological Evaluation of bauxites from Philipines in an assignment awarded by Asia Pacific Holding Company, Hong Kong.

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JNARDDC has been nominated as the nodal agency from India for activities on red mud utilisation and high silica bauxite in the seven nations Asia–Pacific Partnership Programme (AP- 7). In this regard, the fifth Aluminium Task Force Meeting was held in December, 2008 at China to review the progress of the various AP-7 projects.

Finance

For the financial year 2012-13, `..2.75 crore was allocated under Non-Plan for JNARDDC.

6.3 National Institute of Miners’ Health:

National Institute of Miners’ Health (NIMH) was established for promotion of occupational health and hygiene in mining and mineral based industry and develops trained manpower in these fields. It was registered as a Society under Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960 on 21st February 1990, having Registered Office at Kolar P.O. Champion Reefs, Kolar Gold Fields – 563 117 (BGML complex) in the state of Karnataka. On closure of BGML, a camp office was established at Amravati Road, Wadi, Nagpur – 440 023 (Maharashtra) on 17th April 2002.

During the year under review, S & T Project on Coal, Bauxite and Zinc which was taken up in Coal Mines of Western Coalfields Limited in the first phase was completed. The study elicits the prevalence of diseases such as Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, various eye disorders, Muscular Skeletal Disorders (MSD), Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Pulmonary Disorders etc among the mining population under this study. The report recommended intense health education for the employees as one of the options for prevention of diseases.

In the same period, the Institute also conducted studies on environmental parameters in four mines of ACC Limited and two mines of National Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NMDC). The team of Occupational Medicine Department of the Institute conducted Periodical Medical Examination (PME) of two Limestone Mines of ACC Limited at Coimbatore.

Furthermore, establishment of a Medical Examination Room with modern Audiometry booth and Biochemistry Laboratory having state-of-the-art facilities is in progress.

I Surveys and Sponsored Studies

1. NIMH Project No. PRO 054/09 “Airborne Respirable Dust, Noise and Vibration studies at Panchpatmali Bauxite mines of National Aluminium Company limited LTD. (NALCO)”

The institute conducted a detailed study on “Airborne Respirable Dust, Noise and Vibration levels” at the specified locations of Panchpatmali Bauxite mines of National Aluminum Company Limited (NALCO) from 14/12/2009 to 21/12/2009 as per NALCO work order no. T&C/MINE/204/320/M-0356/2219 dated 01/09/2009. However, the report of the study was submitted in April 2010.

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DGMS approved personal samplers were used to collect the dust samples from different locations in the mine. A total of fifteen dust samples i.e. eight personal samples and seven area samples were collected. It was observed that the TWA concentration for all the dust samples were within the permissible limits as suggested by the Directorate General of Mines & Safety (DGMS), Dhanbad. Three samples were analyzed for determining free silica content using Fourier Transmission Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and it was observed that the free silica levels were below the detection range.

Noise monitoring study was undertaken at seventeen locations out of which seven were area samples and ten were personal samples. In two area samples, Time Weighted Average (TWA) for full shift was above the danger limit value of 90 dB (A). The TWA in another two area samples were above the warning limit value of 85 dB (A). The remaining three area samples were below 85 dB(A). Out of ten personal noise dosimetry samples, the TWA for eight-hour noise exposure level for two Dumper operators, one Dozer operator, one Drill operator, one Loader operator and one Belt conveyer operator exceeded the danger limit value of 90 dB (A). Further the TWA for eight-hour exposure for one Drill operator exceeded the warning limit value of 85 dB (A) as per DGMS guidelines. The personal noise dosimetry for remaining three samples were below the warning limit value of 85 dB(A).

Occupational exposure to Whole Body Vibration (WBV) levels were recorded for eleven Heavy Earth Moving Machines (HEMM) like loaders, dumpers, shovels and one drill machine by using a Human Vibration Monitor (Larson Davis HVM100). Health Risk was evaluated in accordance with the guidelines stipulated in ISO 2631-1:1997. Vibration magnitude (Root Mean Square acceleration) values measured for seven dumpers ranged from 1.42 to 1.82 m/s2. The RMS acceleration values and duration of exposure indicate that five operators of dumpers were likely to have health risk while the other two have indicated possible health risk to their operators. One rock breaker, one loader and one dozer also indicated possible health risk for their operators. The drill machine and the shovel did not pose any health risk to their operators in the prevailing working conditions.

2. NIMH Project No. PRO 055/10 “Vibration Exposure in use of Mining Equipment & Assessment of Health Risk at Durgmanwadi Bauxite Mines, Radhanagari, HINDALCO Ltd.”

A Whole Body Vibration (WBV) study was conducted on eleven HEMMs in Durgmanwadi Bauxite mine for determination of vibration magnitude along all three axis for individual machines. The results were analyzed using ISO 2631-1:1997 guidelines. X axis and Y axis were the dominant axis of vibration in the Ripper dozers and indicated moderate health risk to their operators in the long run.

The dominant axis of vibration was X axis in two shovel Y axis in one shovel. There was minimal health risk from vibration exposure in three shovels. Wheel loader had maximum vibration along X axis. There is an indication of moderate health risk due to vibration exposure on wheel loader.

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The two 35T capacity Dumpers indicated moderate heath risk due to vibration exposure. There was minimal health risk due to vibration in Rock-breaker and 600T capacity mobile crusher operated without load. The dominant axis of vibration in rock-breaker was X and in mobile crusher was Y axis. After considering all eleven equipment, it was observed that 6(55%) of them did not pose health risk from vibration whereas 5(45%) equipment showed moderate health risk to their operators in the prevailing working condition and duration of exposure.

In general, vibration intensity in terms of acceleration of most equipments evaluated were found to be within recommended standards and health risk varied from minimal to moderate.

3. NIMH project No. PRO 056/10 “Vibration Exposure in use of Mining Equipments & Assessment of Health Risk at Kasarsada Bauxite Mine, Chandgad HINDALCO Ltd.”

A Whole Body Vibration (WBV) study was carried out on eleven HEMMs in Kasarsada Bauxite mines for determination of vibration magnitude along all three axis for all individual machines. The results were analyzed using ISO 2631-1:1997 guidelines. A total Nos. of eleven HEMMs were studied. It was found that the dominant axis of vibration was X axis for four machines, Y axis for four machines and Z axis for three machines. Z axis was the dominant axis of vibration for Dumpers. There is an indication of health risk in dumper having Z-axis as the dominant axis of vibration. In all Dumpers numbered 1, 2 and 3 the dominant axis of vibration was Y axis and indicated health risk due to vibration. The dominant axis of vibration in the two back hoe were X axis. There was minimal health risk from vibration exposure in the two Back Hoes.

Wheel loader did not indicate any health risk in its X axis dominant vibration. There was minimal health risk due to vibration in Shovel with X axis as the dominant axis of vibration. Jaw crusher showed Z axis the dominant axis of vibration. However there is minimal health risk for Jaw crusher operator. Y axis was the dominant axis of vibration for the Bunker loading point operator. There is no indication of health risk for the operator. After considering all the equipment, it was observed that 9 (73%) of them did not pose any health risk from vibration exposure whereas 3 (27%) of the equipments showed moderate health risk to their operators in the prevailing working condition and duration of vibration exposure.

In general, the vibration intensity in terms of acceleration of most equipment evaluated was found to be on within the recommended standards and health risk varied from minimal to moderate.

4. NIMH project No. PRO PRO 061/11 Vibration exposure & assessment of health risk in use of mining equipment at Cuddegali Voril Sodo mine, Hardesh Ores Private Limited

A Whole Body Vibration (WBV) study was carried out on 42 HEMMs in Cuddegal Mine for determination of vibration magnitude along all three axes for all machines. The results were analysed taking into account the duration of exposure to determine the severity of exposure using ISO 2631-1:1997 guidelines. It was found that the dominant axis of vibration was X axis (Front

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Two among the total three Back Hoe Loaders studied have X axis as the dominant axis of vibration while the dominant axis of vibration of the remaining one machine is Z axis. There is higher health risk due to exposure to WBV in two Back Hoe Loaders and one machine has moderate health risk due to exposure to WBV. Total five numbers of dozers were studied. All the five machines have X axis as the dominant axis of Vibration. However two machines have higher health risk and three machines have moderate health risk due to exposure to vibration in the X axis. All the three 35 tons dumpers have Y axis as the dominant axis of vibration and the health risk due to vibration exposure is moderate. In case of Motor Grader the dominant axis of vibration was found to be X axis and there is minimal health risk due to the vibration exposure.

Two Ripper dozers were studied and in both the cases the dominant axis of vibration was found to be X axis and there is severe health risk due to the vibration exposure. Five among the thirteen Tippers that were studied in the study have Y axis as the dominant axis of vibration and rest eight have Z axis as the dominant axis of vibration. Twelve Tippers have moderate health risk due to vibration exposure and the remaining one has severe health risk due to vibration exposure. The present study showed that all the eight Wheel Loaders have X axis as the dominant axis of vibration and have moderate health risk due to the vibration exposure. Among the total 42 machines studied, seven machines (16.67%) have minimal health risk, twenty nine machines (69.05%) have moderate health risk and six machines (14.28%) have higher health risk due to WBV exposure. Among the forty two machines studied, twelve machines have a CFLinear value greater than 9, indicating significant shock component in the vibration spectrum. The health risk of these machines were further analyzed using the VDVT value. On analysis based on VDVT values it is found that two of the machines viz. Ripper dozer and Back hoe Loader have severe Health risk due to Vibration Exposure. Seven other machines showed moderate health risk due to vibration exposure when analyzed based on their VDVT values.

5. Project No. 058/10- KGF Personal noise dosimetry & Area noise profile analysis at Rajashree Cement Limestone Mines, UltraTech Cements Ltd., Malkhed Road, Gulbarga Dist, Karnataka

At the request of Ultratech Cements Ltd., Rajshree Cements Works Personal noise dosimetry & Area noise profile analysis was carried out at the Limestone Mines of Rajshree Cements during December 2010. Noise level studies were undertaken at a total of 32 locations, out of which 10 were area samples, 22 were personal samples along with 5 each of repeat/ additional area & personal samples. Noise level study was carried out during different phases of production in the mines.

It is observed that personal noise profile recorded for 22 different category of workmen ar RCLM shows that exposure of 50% of the employees was below the warning limit of 85 dB(A), 31.8% of the employees are exposed to above the warning limit & 18.2% of the employees are exposed to above the danger limit of 90 dB(A) for time weighted average exposure shift of 8 hrs as recommended by DGMS.

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Area Noise Profile carried out at 10 different location of the mine during active operation shows that 40% of the locations have recorded noise level below the warning limit of 85 dB(A), 50% of the locations have recorded noise level above the warning limit 85 dB(A) & 10% of the locations have recorded noise level above the danger limit of 90 dB(A).

It is recommended the HEMM operators who have recorded noise dose profile above the danger limit of 90 dB(A) and above the warning limit 85 dB(A) undergo regular audiometric examination at least once in a year. All person working in noisy areas & on noisy machine should have audiometry every year. The RCLM management should formulate a long term strategies & comprehensive hearing conservation program for its employees.

6. Project No. 059/11- KGF “Airborne Respirable Dust Studies at Yerekatte Limestone mine of Heidelbergcement India Ltd., Ammasamandra, Tumkur, Dist. Karnataka.

M/s Heidelbergcement India Ltd. Ammasamandra, Tumkur, Dist. Karnataka requested NIMH to carry out Area & Personal respirable dust studies at Yerekatte Limestone mine during February 2011.

A total of 21 no of respirable dust samples (10 area & 11 personal samples) along with 2 special samples to determine free silica content were collected from different locations / operations of the mine. Dust samples were drawn from drill site, shovel loading point, haulage road, hopper top, crushing & screening plant and ropeway loading point, etc.

The dust concentration in the mine varied between 0.65 mg/m3 to 2.73 mg/m3 and the mean dust concentration for the mine is 1.64 mg/m3 which is below the acceptable threshold limit value of 3 mg/m3. Though the respirable dust concentration in all work place samples are below the permissible limit of 3 mg/m3, results of static monitoring showed that 8 out of the 10 work places dust levels were above 50% of the permissible limit. Similarly the personal dust exposure of 7 out of the 11 work places were also above the 50% of the permissible limit. It is therefore necessary that wherever respirable dust limits exceeds 50% of the permissible limit i.e. 1.5 mg/ m3 appropriate action should be taken by mine management to reduce dust levels to comply with the provisions of statutes. The mine management was advised to take necessary measure to reduce dust levels in various places in the mine.

7. Project No. 062 (A)/11- KGF Airborne Respirable Dust Studies at Iron ore mines of M/s Sesa Goa Ltd., Bheemmasamandra, Chitradurga Dist. Karnataka

A consultancy project work involving Area & Personal respirable dust studies was carried out at the iron ore mines of M/s Sesa Goa Ltd., (Unit: A Narrain Mine) during March 2011. To assess the dust concentration in iron ore mines of Sesa Goa Ltd, 11 full shift area samples, 13 personal full shift samples & 2 special samples to determine free silica content were collected from different locations / operations of the mine. The field average dust concentration for all the dust samples collected in the mines of Sesa Goa Ltd is 1.791 mg/m3 and it is below the permissible limit of 3 mg/m3

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Regulation 124(3)-9(a) of MMR, 1961 necessitates that where airborne dust concentration is in excess of 50% of permissible limit i.e. 1.5 mg/m3 or 75% i.e. 2.5 mg/m3. The measurements shall be carried out once every three months and every one month respectively. It is therefore necessary that wherever airborne respirable dust limit exceeds 50% of permissible limit i.e. 1.5 mg/m3, appropriate action should be taken by the mine management to reduce dust levels to comply with the provisions of statutes.

8. Project no. 062 (B)/11- KGF Illumination Studies at Iron ore mines of M/s Sesa Goa Ltd., Bheemmasamandra, Chitradurga Dist. Karnataka.

At the request of M/s Sesa Goa Ltd., (Unit: A Narrain Mine) Illumination studies were carried out to meet the statutory requirement of “Standard of Lighting in Open cast Metalliferrous Mines” notified vide GSR 829 dated 29 June 1975 under regulation 148 (2) of MMR 1961 at the iron ore mines of M/s Sesa Goa Ltd., during March 2011. Iron ore mines of M/s Sesa Goa Ltd has been illuminated with 180 no. of 250 watt HPSV luminaires, 30 no. of 400W of HPSV luminaires, 19 no. of 85 luminaires, 6 no. of 1000 W luminaires & 20 no of 1000 W X 4 mobile IR sources. The haulage roads are illuminated with single side arrangements of poles at an average distance of 15 m, the average height of the pole been 7m, with the angle of light arm usually inclined at 35 0 to 70 0 with the horizontal. To assess the illumination levels studies were carried out near the work place of heavy earth moving machineries, locations where loading & unloading operations were in progress, main haulage road and at workshop. The results of the illumination studies carried out at 16 different locations have revealed that in most of the working locations the illuminations levels were good and well above the permissible limit as prescribed by DGMS.

II OCCUPATINAL HEALTH

1. NIMH Project No. 057/10 Periodic Medical Examination of Rajasthan State Mines and minerals (RSMML):

RSMML is a Government of Rajasthan Enterprise and it is one of the largest mining company in India mining Rock Phosphate, Natural Gypsum, SMS grade Limestone, Lignite and Apatite.

National Institute of Miners’ Health was contracted to conduct health surveillance of persons engaged in mines. The institute conducted medical examination of 682 employees in various mines of M/s Rajasthan State Mines and Mineral Limited from September 2010 to February 2011. The medical examinations of workers were conducted as per the standards prescribed under Rule 29B of Mines Rules, 1955 and Recommendations of 10th Conference on Safety in Mines. The medical examinations were carried out at seven different mines namely Jhamarkotra Phosphate mine, Bikaner Gypsum mine, Giral Lignite mine, Nagaur Lignite mine, Bhinmal Fluspar mine, Gotan Limestone mine and Sanu Limestone mine in three Phases. The medical examination included General Physical examination, Chest X-ray, Spirometry, Audiometry, ECG, Vision Screening, Urine Analysis, Blood Sugar, complete Lipid Profile, Hematological tests and Renal Function tests.

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The results of the medical examinations showed, 21 (3%) employees with suspected pneumoconiosis and 16 (2.3%) employees with pneumoconiosis. Spirometry results showed 107 (15.6 %) employees having restrictive impairments. Audiometry results showed 78 (11.4%) workers having mild Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), 71 (10.4 %) with moderate NIHL and 26 (3.8 %) having severe NIHL. 21 (3%) employees had vision less than recommended standard. About 181 (13.5 %) workers had anemia, 34 (4.9 %) workers had raised blood sugar levels indicative of Diabetes and 109 (15.9 %) workers had increased blood cholesterol levels. 39 (5.7 %) employees had high blood pressure suggestive of hypertension.

It was recommended that the worker with pneumoconiosis should be notified to the enforcement agency i.e., DGMS, the medical examination of employee with suspected pneumoconiosis should be repeated within 6 months. It is further suggested that the employees with pneumoconiosis and NIHL should be given job placements in areas with dust and noise below permissible limits. The employees with vision less than standard are unfit to work in mines until their vision is corrected as per fitness standards. The management has been advised to take necessary action to prevent anemia.

2. Evaluation of medical record of mine workers including chest X-ray by ILO classification 2000 for pneumoconiosis of the employees of M/s Mineral Enterprises Ltd, Chitradurga Dist, Karnataka

M/s Mineral Enterprises Ltd, Bangalore requested NIMH to evaluate medical records of their 155 employees along with chest X-rays for ILO Classification for pneumoconiosis.

Records of Medical examination conducted under Rule 29B of Mines Rules, 1955 of 155 mine workers from Mineral Enterprises Limited were evaluated at NIMH.

Evaluation of Chest X-ray as per ILO (2000) classification of Radiograph of Pneumoconiosis showed that 12 employees had suspected pneumoconiosis (1/0) and 4 employees with Category- 1 pneumoconiosis. Audiometry results showed 44 (28.3%) workers having mild Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), 4 (2.5%) with moderate NIHL, 3 (1.93%) having severe NIHL and 1(0.64%) having profound NIMH. 3 worker had raised blood sugar levels indicative of Diabetes

3. Evaluation of Medical records of suspected cases of Pneumoconiosis of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd.

34 selected Chest X-ray of the miners referred for opinion by NLC, were evaluated at NIMH as per ILO (2000) Classification. Evaluation of chest X-ray for pneumoconiotic opacities showed that 15 employees had suspected pneumoconiosis (1/0) and 3 with category -1 pneumoconiosis.

4. Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation GMDC:

GMDC has awarded the work for conducting Periodical medical examination (PME) of 2000 employees in various mines to NIMH. The project was proposed to be implemented during 2011-12.

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III S & T project

1. Systematic study of potential biomarkers of occupational diseases in miners”: S & T Project of Ministry of Mines.

Aluminum (Al) is present in very small amount in living organisms. Aluminium is produced by the primary production process from Bauxite, Aluminium oxide also known as alumina. The uptake of aluminum can take place through food and inhalation. Prolonged intake of significant amount of aluminum can lead to serious health effects. During prolonged exposure, Al accumulates in various tissues, bones, spleen, heart, and liver. Inhalation of finely divided aluminum and aluminum oxide powder has been reported as a cause of pulmonary fibrosis and lung damage.

The aim of this project is to find out suitable early detection biomarkers of Bauxite dust exposed mine workers. The outcome of the project might be useful in development of effective diagnostic tools and might indicate the preventive strategies against the bauxite dust exposure related diseases. Under the project, the study was conducted on 51 bauxite dust exposed workers as Experimental (Ex), 17 workers as Experimental Control (EC) and 10 persons as Control (C) group. A standard questionnaire was used to record information on age, sex, diet, habit, duration of exposure, health history, and medication. Blood samples were collected from bauxite exposed mine workers. Biochemical analysis was done by auto analyzer. Glucose, Urea, Creatinine, Serum glutamate pyruvic transaminase (SGPT), Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT), Total Cholesterol, Triglyceride, HDL, Calcium & CRP levels were determined by commercially available kits. Significantly elevated mean levels of Serum SGPT, SGOT, Sugar, Creatinine, Triglyceride and Calcium were observed in bauxite dust exposed mine workers compared with control though the levels are within normal range.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Progesterone, Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and Angiotensin analysis were done by available ELISA kit (Model: LISA PLUS), Significant elevated levels of serum PTH and blood aluminum levels were observed in bauxite dust exposed workers compared with the control. Significant changes in the values of TSH, and PTH was observed in EC compared with the C subjects. Elevated levels of blood aluminum were observed in Ex when compared with EC and C. The study indicates that aluminum suppresses PTH either indirectly by increasing serum calcium levels, or directly influencing parathyroid synthesis, degradation, or release.

Neopterin and Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) were also analyzed in the serum of Bauxite dust exposed workers as well as controls. The present study shows that Neopterin and HO-1 may be persistently expressed in serum sample of miners with chronic exposure to bauxite dust. In view of these results obtained through the investigations, Heme Oxygenase and Neopterin may be used as an early biological marker, valuable for determination of occupational health risk of bauxite dust Exposed Workers.

The exact interpretation of above results can be done only when studies are performed on large representative samples. And when the study is completed.

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2. Development of a protocol for evaluation of vibration hazard potential of mining equipment: S & T Project of Ministry of Mines.

Vibration transmitted to the body through the supporting surfaces such as feet, buttocks or back is known as Whole body vibration (WBV). There are various sources of WBV exposure in mining machineries such as - 1) seat transmitted vibration from dumper, dozer, shovel, backhoes, Load-haul-dump vehicles (LHD) and road graders; 2) WBV transmitted through feet while operating certain types of loaders used in underground (e.g. EIMCO 824), or during movement on the supporting structures of vibrating machines like crushers and vibrating screens. Factors like rugged /uneven terrain, speed, condition of seat and suspension etc. are important factors responsible for vibration in HEMMs during operation. The parts of the body most likely to be affected by exposure to whole body vibration depend on the magnitude of vibration, distribution of the motion within the body, body postures, and the frequency of vibration, direction and duration.

The aim of this project is to evaluate the vibration level and vibration characteristics of various mining equipment; classification of equipments according to their vibration risk potential; Identifying the important contributing factors towards vibration risk (e.g. Road, SEAT factor, suspension of seat, cabin etc and age of the equipment); and finally to study the prevalence of Musculoskeletal disorder among the HEMM operators. The outcome of the project might be useful in recommending a suitable policy to enforce legislations for the Indian mining industry in regard to measurement, evaluation and control of vibration as physical hazard in mines. This will also help in developing a protocol for regulatory as well as managerial control of the vibration hazard.

During implementation of this project, vibration magnitudes (RMS values of acceleration) of different Heavy Earth Moving Machineries (HEMM) were measured using the Human Vibration Meter and seat pad accelerometer. The study was carried out in seven different opencast mines of India. The Whole Body Vibration magnitudes of the HEMMs along with duration of exposure were evaluated according to the guidelines of ISO 2631-1:1997 WBV standard.

Total 117 HEMMs were selected including Dozers, Dumpers, Shovels, Backhoes, Loaders, etc. from seven opencast mines in various parts of India. The dominant axis of vibration depended upon the type of equipment and also their working condition. The health risk to the operators due to daily exposure to vibration (1.4 to 7.5 hours) was predicted in conjunction with their respective vibration magnitudes (0.21 to 1.82 ms-2).It was observed that 35 (30%) of them showed minimal or no health risk whereas 57 (49%) equipment showed moderate health risk to their operators in the prevailing working conditions. 25 (21%) equipment showed high probability of adverse effect on the heath of their operators. Health risks were re-evaluated using vibration dose value (VDV) as an additional tool for risk assessment where crest factor was more than 9.

This clearly showed that operators of HEMMs are exposed to WBV levels above the accepted standards and are at risk of developing MSDs. Therefore, the remaining part of the project will deal with epidemiological study on HEMM operators to determine the prevalence of MSDs.

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Efforts will be made to know whether the affected body part in any way relate to the direction and intensity of vibration in dominant axis.

3. A Pilot study on Health Status of Mine workers and Nearby Population around Iron Ore Mines.

The Institute has presented the S&T project in PERC and SSAG for funding in Ministry of Mines which has been approved by SSAG for funding.

The mine workers engaged in production of Iron Ore are at risk of exposure to iron ore dust which invariably contains silica. While exposure to respirable silica can cause silicosis, excessive exposure to iron ore dust can lead to siderosis. Siderosis is a type of occupational lung disease also known as Iron Ore pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of dust or fumes containing iron or oxides of iron particles. Exposure to iron dust and fumes is known to occur at work places related with mining, steelmaking, iron or steel rolling, metal polishing industries, during welding and in work with ochre pigments.

Siderosis of the lung is generally assumed to be a benign condition, not associated with respiratory symptoms. A review of the literature however suggests that this assumption may be incorrect, and that siderosis may lead both to symptomatic and functional changes. Further, it is known that iron ore miners have a raised lung cancer mortality, but this has been attributed to smoking, or exposure to tars or radon. Mortality studies among iron workers such as haematite miners, welders, iron foundry and steel workers show, however, that an association exists between working with iron and death, both from lung cancer and other respiratory causes.

Siderosis is preventable but not treatable. Siderosis per se normally does not cause any symptoms or damage to body tissues therefore treatment is rarely required. Avoiding exposure to iron dust or fumes prevents any further accumulation of particles in the lungs.

India is one of the largest producers and exporter of iron ore, however, not much work has been done to determine the prevalence of iron ore related health problems. Reports from some agencies indicate that there is high prevalence of health disorders among workers employed in iron ore mines and among population residing in nearby area.

The present study will be of immense value in determining the risk related to iron ore dust among workers and among persons living in mining area and near plants who may be exposed to Iron ore dust.

Objectives of the project:

 Evaluation of dust exposure profile of selected workers in iron ore mines.  Qualitative Evaluation of potability of drinking water in and around iron ore mines.  Prevalence of Iron ore pneumoconiosis amongst selected mine workers.

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 Health status evaluation of school children and general population residing near iron ore mines

National Institute of Miners’ Health will be the nodal agency for conducting the pilot study. National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad and Directorate General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad will provide necessary inputs in project planning and implementation of the project. DGMS role will be to provide logistical support for conducting the survey in selection of mines and status of compliance with the statutory requirements. NIOH will collaborate on evaluation of the chest radiograph for detection of iron ore pneumoconiosis. JNARDDC will provide its XRF facility for determination of chemical composition and concentration of elements in the dust samples collected from mines.

Keeping in view the large number of Iron Ore mines in the country, it is proposed to carry out the study in two Iron Ore Mines and nearby population in West Singbhum district of Jharkhand. Health Impact Assessment being a necessary tool in this context, it is proposed to undertake work environmental studies in the mines and health status evaluation of a total 300 subjects including mine workers, general population and school children residing nearby surrounding zone as an indicators of health status in study area.

IV Important Scientific Development

Aarogya Khanik Software

NIMH has developed software named “Aarogya Khanik” for Health Surveillance of persons employed in mines as per Rule 29B of Mines Rule, 1955 and recommendations of 10th Conference on Safety in Mines.

The software has enormous potential as a tool in health evaluation studies, generating reports as per Form “O’ under Mines Rules and statistical analysis of the data. The software is compatible with thumb scanner and web cam and storing medical records of individual miner. The software also has search facility so that records of individuals can be researched through his name, ID or any other parameters. The software has been developed to operate in LAN as well as network environment so as to provide an easy accessibility to data and data transfer from Users to the Administrator. The software incorporated different security levels to maintain confidentiality and tamperproof medical history of the subjects. The report generation facility is made available only to administrator so that the final report is generated by the authorized persons. In addition, the software enables extraction of data directly from PDF reports of spirometry and audiometry thereby simplifying data analysis for epidemiological studies. The software is currently being used for Health Surveillance project in the mines of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation.

The Aarogya Khanik software not only reduces manual labour but also helps maintain a secure database that can be utilized as and when needed. It is a real milestone NIMH has achieved in developing Health Surveillance data base management.

The Institute plans to patent the software.

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V Publication

1. Rajani G. Tumane, Shubhangi K. Pingle, Aruna A. Jawade, Nirmalendu N. Nath; An Overview of caspase: Apoptotic protein for silicosis; Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine; August 2010, Volume 14, Issue 2, 29-36.

Silicosis is a chronic lung disease characterized by granulomatous and fibrotic lesions, which occurs due to accumulation of respirable silica mineral particles. Apoptosis is an important phenomenon of cell death in silicosis. The relationship between silica dust and its exposure is well established. But, the complex chain of cellular responses, which leads to caspase activation in silicosis, has not been fully discovered. Caspase activation plays a central role in the execution of apoptosis. Silica-induced apoptosis of the alveolar macrophages could potentially favor a proinflammatory state, occurring in the lungs of silicotic patients, resulting in the activation of caspase prior to induction of the intrinsic and extrinsic apoptosis pathways. Recent studies indicated that apoptosis may be involved in pulmonary disorders. This review summarizes the current knowledge about the underlying mechanism of biochemical pathways in caspase activation that have been ignored so far in silicosis. In addition, caspase could be a key apoptotic protein that can be used as an effective biomarker for the study of occupational diseases. It may provide an important link in understanding the molecular mechanisms of silica-induced lung pathogenesis.

2. B. B. Mandal and A. K Srivastava; Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dumper Operators Exposed to Whole Body Vibration at Indian mines; International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment; 2010. Volume 24, Issue 3, 233-243

Dumper operators are exposed to whole body vibration (WBV) in the course of their work. The exposure to WBV in a coal mine in Central India was investigated through measurement of the intensity of vibration and exposure time. The vibration intensity along dominant Z-axis ranged from 0.644 to 1.82 m/s2 in terms of root mean square acceleration. When evaluated in conjunction with their average daily exposure time of 5 hours, all dumpers caused elevated health risk for their operators according to guidelines in ISO 2631-1:1997 WBV standard. Health risks were re-affirmed when vibration dose value (VDV) or vibration intensity was applied as an additional tool for risk assessment.

Forty (40) dumper operators and twenty (20) controls, from the same mine were selected for detailed studies. The control population was not exposed to WBV.

An epidemiological study was carried out to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) related to WBV exposure. It was observed that the problem of Low Back Pain (LBP) was significantly higher (85%) in the exposed population as compared to controls (20%). Similarly, pain in the ankle (37.83%), shoulder (30 %) and neck (37.5%) were higher among exposed personnel as compared to the control population (5%, 0% and 15% respectively). A significant degradation in quality of life among the exposed subjects was also observed.

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VI Human Resource Development

1 Two day workshop on Hazard Monitoring in Mines vis a vis Recommendations of 10th Safety Conference

The Institute organized a two days workshop on “Hazard Monitoring in Mines Vis-â-vis Recommendations of 10th Safety Conference”, 4th & 5th May 2010 at NIMH, Nagpur. The workshop was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Shri K J Singh, Chairman-Cum- Managing Director, Manganese Ore (India) Limited. The Guest- of- Honour, Ms. Ingrid Christensen, Senior Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, ILO Delhi, in her presentation reviewed ILO Conventions relating to occupational safety and health in mining industry. Shri B K Lamba, Director of Mines Safety, Weston Zone, Nagpur and Dr. J Mukhopadhyay, Director, JNARDDC were among the other dignitaries on dais. The print media provided coverage to the workshop. Seventeen delegates participated in this workshop from WCL, MOIL and MECL. During the workshop, the participants were exposed to rigorous classroom sessions, demonstration and practical training on various instruments from Occupational Medicine, Hygiene and Biochemistry laboratory of the institute. The participants expressed in their views that the workshop was beneficial for enforcing safety and health in mines and requested to organize more trainings and workshop programme for safety managers in future. Certificates were given to the participants after successful completion of workshop.

2. 2nd ILO / AIR Pneumo Training Workshop on use of ILO Classification of Pneumoconioses 2000

Dr. P K Sishodiya, Director NIMH attended the 2nd ILO / AIR Pneumo Training Workshop on use of ILO Classification of Pneumoconioses 2000 held at Central Chest Institute of Thailand, Bangkok from 20-22nd December, 2010 as resource person on behalf of AIR Pneumo project. The workshop was organized by AIR Pneumo Project, University of Fukai, Japan under chairmanship of Professor Yukinori Kusaka in collaboration with ILO. Dr. Igor Fedotov, Senior Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, ILO Geneva attended the workshop. The two and half days workshop provided refresher training to 21 occupational and chest physicians from Thailand and Vietnam in ILO International Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses 2000 followed by examination for certification as AIR Pneumo Reader.

3.Creativity and Innovation Management in Research for middle and Senior Scientists

Shri Debasis Chatterjee, Senior Research Officer and Head of the Department, Occupational Hygiene, went for training programme on “Creativity and Innovation Management in Research for Middle and Senior Scientists”, sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, government of India at Administrative Staff College of India, Bella Vista, Hyderabad from 22nd November to 3rd December 2010. The two week training programme by ASCI faculty and external experts from different institutions highlighted the need for innovation and creativity in research by positive constructive approach of senior management and young scientist of different research institution.

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4. Conference on Emerging Trends in Preventing Occupational Respiratory Diseases

Dr. P K Sishodiya, Director, NIMH and Dr. S Nandi, Research Officer, Occupational Health, attended the international conference on “Emerging Trends in Preventing Occupational Respiratory Diseases (Silicosis, etc.) and Cancers in the Workplace” held at Maulana Azad Medical Collage, New Delhi from March 22 to 24, 2011. Dr. P K Sishodiya also conducted a workshop on ILO Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconiosis 2000 for delegates. 5. Paper Presentation at IAOH Conference, Vadodara

Shri G S Ravindra, Asst Director, NIMH, KGF participated in a national conference of Indian Association of Occupational Health between 16 Feb to 19 Feb 2011 at Vadodara. He presented a paper co-authored by Shri J. Jayakumar and Dr. P. K.Sishodiya titled “A Review of ‘Portal to Portal’ Airborne Respirable Dust Studies in the Underground Mines of Kolar Gold Fields”

6. Seminar on Occupational Health issues in Manganese Mines Seminar

A Seminar was organized by the institute in collaboration with MOIL on 19th Jan, 2011 for Managers, Safety Officers, Medical Officers and other officials of manganese mines. The seminar was attended by forty officials of MOIL. The seminar was inaugurated by Shri K J Singh, Chairman cum Managing Director, MOIL Ltd., The Director, NIMH was the Guest of Honour. The seminar was attended by about 40 delegates. Lectures were delivered on “Occupational Health Issues in Manganese Mines” by Dr. P K Sishodiya, on “Vibration Hazard in use of HEMMs” by Shri B. B. Mandal, and Occupational Health Practice in USA by Dr. Sunita Hirani.

VII Finance

For the year 2012-13 `. 1.50 crore under non-plan has been earmarked to NIMH.

Non-Ferrous Materials Technology Development Centre (NFTDC) Nonferrous Materials Technology Development Centre (NFTDC) is a self financing and autonomous R&D center under the aegis of Ministry of Mines. The center is dedicated to conduct applied research in order to develop (i) advanced materials & products for high technology sectors (ii) processes and technology solutions, (iii) set up pilot plants and enabling technology centers and train (iv) high technology research personnel.

NFTDC was created with many unique features, principally with three main genetic characteristics, namely (a) self financing character (finance policy), (b) all executive i.e., only scientists and engineers and office executives with fixed term appointments (HR policy) and (c) process, product and application focus in high technology developmental programmes (Project based and mission oriented scientific and technology policy) which makes it unique and therefore the center cannot be straight jacketed into any of the existing templates of R&D institutions in the country. These characteristics from the intrinsic nature on the one hand and the R&D market space provides the nurture end on the other to enable applied R&D via contract and sponsored research modes.

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Annexure-I OUTCOME BUDGET 2012-13 (`. in lakhs) S. Name of Objective/ Outlay 2012-13 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 - 3686.00 - (i) Specialised Furnished in Continua- Mapping updating of Thematic Appendix 1 tion of (Mission-I) national Mapping (in sq Item(a) schemes geoscientific km)(1:25k) from the last information and 18,000 Financial knowledge base (ii) Systematic Year 2011- through ground, Geological 12 and the marine and Mapping (in sq quantified airborne surveys. km) (1:50k) 980 outputs will (iii) Geochemical be Mapping (in sq completed km) (1:50k) as per 65,000 schedule. (iv) Geophysical Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k)

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25,000 (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) 1,000 (b) Swath Bathymetry (sq. km.) 60,200 (c) Magnetic (l km) 1,000 (vii) Systematic Coverage within TW (sq km) 1,640+ Parametric Studies

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(ii)Mineral Identification - 2260.00 - (i)Large Scale Mapping Furnished in -do- Exploration as well as (sq km) 3,500 Appendix.-I (Mission- preliminary (ii)Detailed Mapping(sq item(b) II) assessment of km) 60 the mineral (iii) Drilling (m) 67,000 resources. (iii)Info. Computerised - 1645.00 - 30 nos. Furnished in -do- Dissemi- archival, Appendix.-I nation analyses, item© (Mission- retrieval of III) geoscientific data and creation of theme-based relational database. Dissemination of data through maps, publications, customization etc. (iv)Special- Geoscientific - 445.00 - 80 nos. Furnished in -do- ised input to water Appendix.-I Investi- resource item(d) gation development, (Mission- transport and IV) miscellaneous civil

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 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 5 Research Items Antarctic and Arctic Continent (v) Petrology, - 705.00 - 35 nos. Furnished in -do- Research & Palaeontology, Appendix.-I Develop- Geochronology item(e) ment and ,Photo Other Geology and Exploration Remote (Mission- Sensing etc. IV) for support to

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 various ongoing projects and to sort out the identified problems. (vi)Human Training in - 1085.00 - 70 nos. items Furnished in -do- Resource pecialized Appendix.-I Develop- fields for item(f) ment upgradation (Mission- of technology V) and expertise. (vii)Moder- Modernisation - - - Furnished in -do- nisation and expansion 6858.00 Appendix 1 and of laboratories Item(g) Replace- and survey ment facilities (S&T aiming at Support refurbishing System) and upgrading the in house capabilities of GSI.

TSP Welfare 776.00 Furnished in service to the Appendix 1 tribal people Item(h) Provision Development 1940.00 (i) Specialised Thematic for NER of North Mapping (in sq Eastern km)(1:25k) 2540 Region (ii) Systematic

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Geological Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k) 980 (iii) Geochemical Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k) 5520 (iv) Geophysical Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k) 704 (i) Large Scale Mapping (sq km) 265 (ii) Detailed Mapping(sq km) 15 (iii) Drilling (m) 1200 Information Dissemination (in nos) 2 Specialised Investigation and R&D (in nos) 15 HRD (No. of Types) 8 Total: (GSI) - 19400.00 - Plan This is for maintaining basic administrative expenses of GSI. Total:(GSI) 39529.00 Non-Plan

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Grand Total: 39529.00 19400.00 - (GSI)

2 Mineral . Explo- ration Corpora- tion Ltd.

(i)Pro- Proving of - 1000.00 - i) Drilling :8000 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.

(ii)Capital - - 900.00 Replacement of To improve the One year Action initiated plants & equipment. productivity and for gainful performance. utilisation of fund.

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 MECL 3 Indian Bureau of Mines Scheme To ensure - 654.00 - For enforcement of It is a Inspection All the activities No. 1: systematic MCDR and for continuous of 2500 under various Inspection and approval of Mining process for mines and schemes/ of mines sustainable Plans/Scheme of achieving 12 RMGS programmes of for development Mining 2500 scientific & will be IBM are in scientific of mineral mines/sites will be systematic completed accordance with and resources, inspected and 12 mining, mineral during the its charter of systematic promotion of Regional Mining conservation and year functions mining, conservation Geological Studies protection of 2012-13. notified by the mineral of minerals, (RMGS) will be carried mines Government on conser- protection of out. Outcome of this environment, 6th March 2003. vation and mine scheme is systematic & through Fulfillment of mines environment scientific development progressively the target is environ- through of mineral deposits, better subject to the ment. statutory conservation of compliance of availability of enforcement minerals, protection of statutory sanctioned of MM environment and provisions. strength of (D&R) Act sustainable closure of inspecting 1957,MCDR mines and updation of officers, 1988 and inventory of minerals, throughout the relevant and implementation of year. portions of threshold values of MCR 1960 minerals. Mining Plans, and Schemes of Mining and community mine closure plans are development also being approved by in mining IBM and are being

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 areas, by monitored for their carrying out effective regular implementation. inspections/st udies of mines, other than coal, petroleum &natural gas atomic minerals & minor minerals. Scheme To ensure - 573.00 - The activities under It is a All these Fulfilment of No. 2: value addition this scheme are carried continuous activities the target is Mineral to the low out in IBM's 03 process for will be subject to the Benefi- grade ores, laboratories and pilot upgrading low completed availability of ciation which are plants situated at grade ores and during the sanctioned Studies – otherwise Nagpur, Ajmer & minerals and year strength of utilization going as Bangalore. In these 3 assist the 2012-13. officers & staff, of low wastes and to laboratories 60 ore industry throughout the grade and help directly dressing investigations particularly the year. sub grade or indirectly (Regional), 40,000 small mine ores and to the mineral chemical analysis and owners and analysis of industry for 2,300 mineralogical monitoring of environ- optimum studies (Regional) will mine effluent mental exploitation be conducted. Besides, parameters. It is samples. of mineral in-plant studies will be also a part of the resources of carried out as and when conservations the country. required. Most of the studies which is Further, mineral deposits found statutory

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 analysis of air in nature fall short of obligation of water, solid the grade required by IBM. wastes etc. for consuming industries monitoring of and therefore, needs mine effluent upgradation by ore parameters dressing process to are also being suggest ways and carried out. means of their economic utilization, as a part of conservation studies. Scheme To estimate - 389.00 - Updation of NMI as on Updated NMI as All these Completion of No. 3: the National 1.4.2010: Updation of per UNFC will activities updating of Techno- Mineral National Mineral facilitate will be multi mineral logical Reserves & Inventory (NMI) planners to completed leasehold maps upgra- Preparation of adopting UNFC as on formulate plans during the along with dation & Mineral Maps 01/04/2010 will be and strategies year forest outlays is Moder- with forest completed in all for exploration 2012-13. subject to the nization overlays to respect. Updation of and exploitation timely ensure data on RP areas: of mineral availability of development Updation of data on RP deposits and forest maps of new mining areas granted and entrepreneurs to from Forest methods for monitoring progress of make investment Survey of India. scientific and PL/ML granted. Multi- decisions. systematic Mineral Maps: 100 Mineral Maps development Multi-mineral with Forest of mineral Leasehold Maps along outlays will have resources, with forest overlays special including will be prepared. significance for environmental Technical Consultancy chalking out all management Services: 05 - 07 future plans for

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 of mines. To Mining and Geological ecological develop the assignments will be sustainable Human completed. Mining development. resources and Research Assignments: Consultancy/ Infrastructure. 03-04 Environmental, Mining Geotechnical & SDF Research assignments will be assignment will completed. Training: ensure scientific 16 Courses for the & systematic Officers of IBM, State development of DGMs and Industry mineral personnel will be resources conducted. Outcome of including this scheme is to environmental benefit mineral management of industry through its mines. Training scientific, techno courses on economic, research various aspects oriented studies and of mining training on various geology, ore aspects of mining, beneficiation geology, ore and environment beneficiation and will improve the environment, to ensure skill and R & D efforts on knowledge of sustainable mine those engaged in development with the mineral protection of industry. environment and pollution control.

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Scheme To collect - 215.00 - Following publications It is continuous All these In addition to No. 4: data on mines will be prepared/ process of publicatio collection of Collection, & minerals released: Statistical ( i) dissemination of ns will be data from processing, through Monthly Statistics of data on mines prepared/ statutory disseminati statutory Mineral Production- and minerals released sources, IBM on of data returns and 12 issues (Jan- through various during the also collects on mines other means Dec.2012( ii) Indian statistical and year data from other and with a view to Mineral Industry at a technical 2012-13. sources like all minerals process, Glance-2011-12 issue. publications. State Govts., through analyze and (iii) Statistical Profile DGCI & S, various disseminate of Minerals- 2011-12 Kolkata, Coal public- the data issue (iv) Directory of Controller, cations through Mines as on 31.3.2011 Kolkata, various (v) Directory of Mining Ministry of statistical and Leases as on 31.3.2011. Commerce & technical Technical(:i) IMYB Industry, publications. 2011( ii) One Ministry of Monograph will be Steel, Ministry taken up.( iii) One of Petroleum bulletin on topical & Natural Gas, interest will be taken New Delhi, up. (iv) Two issues of DGMS etc., Bulletin on Mineral Therefore, Information (Oct.11- completion of Mar.12 and April- these Sept.2012). (v) Bulletin publications are on Mining Leases & subject to timely Prospecting Licenses , receipt of data 2011 issue.(vi) Market from these Survey on Manganese. sources and The outcome of this availability of

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 scheme is to create sanctioned database on mines & strength of minerals and to officers / staff disseminate data throughout the through various year. statistical and technical publications, which are very much useful for planning and taking policy decisions by Govt. and mineral industry. IBM has been recognized as one of the sub-systems of National Information System of Science & Technology (NISSAT). Scheme To develop an - 80.00 - Request of proposal Identification of Identi- Software No. 5: Online will be published for software fications development Computer- National identification of development of work will be ised Online Mineral software development agency Initiation software initiated by the Register on Information agency. Identified of software develop- identified Mining System by agency will take up the development ment agency. Tenement linking software development work. agency System. Central and work. during the State Govt. year 2012- organizations 13. engaged in administration of mineral resources

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 (excluding atomic minerals, oil & natural gas) in the country. New To isolate & - 50.00 - Comprehensive project Sending of This scheme The scheme Scheme: monitor areas proposal will be sent to project proposal will be taken up after in will be taken Scheme of illegal Ministry for approval to the Ministry. principal up subject to No. 6 mining of Planning approval. approval of Capacity effectively by Commission. Ministry / Building of development Planning State of ore Govern- accounting Commission. ments software with Develop- interface to ment & Railways, Implement ports and ation of ore customs. accounting software by NIC. Tribal Area - 96.00 - Sub Plan Tribal Welfare Fund

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Motor 15.00 - Vehicles

Machinery - & 87.00 Equipment

Provision Development - 185.00 - for of mineral NER(lump sector in NER sum)

Capital - 55.00 - Outlay (NER)

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Non-Plan Grand Total 4350.00 2400.00 - : (IBM) 4 Bharat 150.00 As BGML was closed, . Gold therefore, Mines Ltd. no quantifiable For deliverables. meeting expenses on maintenance of essential services.

Total:BGML 150.00 - - (Non-Plan)_ 5 Hindustan Copper Ltd.

1 Replace- For achieving The following are the The replacement Without R&R, ment & Maximum - - 3800.00 major equipment which and renewal, the overall Renewals utilization of have been proposed to MDE & Mine production the existing be purchased:- Expansion & plant and Green Field target can not mines 1. Circuit Breaker of Exploration be achieved. machinery by Refinery. would be replacement 2. 20K Rectifier. undertaken to and renewals. 3. Cooling Element. maintain the 4. Reaction Shaft. existing the level 5. Economizer of LJT of production/

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Boiler targeting higher 6. BD Blower production levels imported Spares. by maintaining 7. Renovation of the availability Furnace ESP. of equipment/ 8. CJD Burner. services at mines 9. Pneumatic Dust and plants. Conveying System. However, HCL 10. Renovation of has fixed up Dryer ESP. production target 2 Mine For achieving - - 8500.00 11.Blast Hole Drilling. during 2012-13 Without MDE Develop- maximum 12. Loading & Hauling at 34,000 MT of achieving ment mine output Equipment. MIC and 36,203 maximum Expendi- from both 13. Explosives. MT of Copper mine output ture KCC & MCP Cathode from both production as mines. KCC & MCP compared to 35,000 MT MIC mines is not and 29,414 MT possible. 3 Green Field New - - 1000.00 - Copper Cathode Without new Expansion Prospecting during 2011-12 prospecting licences/ keeping in mind licences/ mining leases the continuation mining leases to become of non-operation long term self- sufficient of KCC smelter growth plan to w. r.t. copper during 2011-12. concentrate. become self- With steady sufficient operation, w.r.t. copper Efficiency parameters like, concentrate is not possible.

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 4 Mine For achieving - - 20814.00 14. Banwas Mine. recovery, yield Without Mine Expansion long term 15. Khetri Mine. and specific Expansion growth and 16. Kolihan Mine. consumption of long term becoming 17. Chapari- inputs would growth plan to self-sufficient Siddheswer Mine. also improve. become self- w.r.t. copper 18. Surda Mine. sufficient w.r.t concentrate. 19. Kendadih Mine. 20. Rakha Mine. copper 21. Malanjkhand Mine. concentrate is not possible. Total: HCL - - 34114.00 6 Other Pro-

grammes: S&T Research & 0.00 400.00 650.00 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) 0.00 400.00 650.00

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 (JNARDDC , NIRM & NIMH, International Bodies and for National Mineral Awards.

Total : (S&T) 587.00 - - Non-Plan Total : (S&T) 587.00 400.00 650.00 7 National Alumi- nium Company Ltd.

A. Ongoing Increase in - - 19100.00 Production at the Production of The final - Schemes: Capacity : following major plant (i)Bauxite :12 and 1(a)(Phase- Bauxite Units Lakh Tons, balancing II Mines 48 (i)Bauxite : 15 Lakh (ii)Alumina works, Expansion : Lakh to 63 Tons, Hydrate: 4.25 including 1. Alumina Lakh Ton, (ii)Alumina Hydrate: Lakh Tons the post - -4th Alumina 5.25 Lakh Tons (iii)Aluminium comission Stream, Refinery : (iii)Aluminium 1.15 0.85 Tons - ing 2. 15.75 Lakh to Lakh Tons (iv)Power: 700 stream- Aluminium 21 Lakh Ton (iv) Power: 240 MW MU lining - 4th Pot Smelter : works are Line, 3,45,000 to to be

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 3. IX and X 4,60,000 Ton, completed units of CPP : 960 during the CPP MW to 1200 plan year MW to maintain the rated capacity.

1(b)Utkal Development - - 19800.00 (i) The project is under Completion of (i)The (i) Problems E-Coal of a captive implementation and is R&R Colony project is related to land Mine coal mine scheduled to be and shifting of under acquisition, (Utkal-E) to completed during village to the execution addressing cater the coal 2012-13. Colony. and is issues of the requirement (ii) The projected coal scheduled displaced of 9th and excavation is 2 Million to be people and 10th unit of ton per annum. completed other regulatory the Captive during issues are to be power plant. 2012-13. addressed. The peojected (ii)Balanc- output is ing works expected to be to be 2.Million Ton completed per year. during the year.

1(c)Up- To expand the - - 16000.00 (i) The project is likely Commissioning (i) The - gradation fourth stream to be commissioned by of the project project is of Alumina of alumina the first quarter of the and full under plant plant capacity year 2012-13. integration with execution from 5.25 to (ii)The addition to the fourth and is 7.0 Lakh ton Alumina hydrate stream. scheduled

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 by improving production capacity is to be in technology 1.75 Lakh per Annum. completed taken from during Alumina 2012-13. Pechiney (presently part of Rio Tinto Alumina).

1(d)Green Exploring the - - 118200.00 (i) Equity contribution No physical (i)DFR - field prospects of in JV project with output is and Pre projects & Greenfield NPCIL. projected. project Business Smelter plant (ii) Initial and pre- activities developme and power project activities of the of the nt Projects plant, along Indonesia Smelter plant project to with several to be completed. be related (iii) JV agreements are initiated. upstream and to be finalised. (ii) downstream Scheduled projects such milestones as Nuclear and Power, commitme Expansion in nts are to abroad. be achieved.

1(e)Wind Installation of - - 7500.00 Rated capacity of the The projected (i)Final Power a 50 MW power plant is 50 MW. generation phase of plant Wind power during 2012-13 the plant in the is 97.75 MU. Commissi State of ning of the

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Andhra Wind Pradesh with power is an investment planned to of ` 274 complete Crore. by 2012- 13. (ii)Routine production to start.

1(f)Pottangi To cater the - - 600.00 Preparation of DFR, No physical DFR and Bauxite bauxite pre project activities output is Pre Project progress Mine and requirement are to be initiated. projected during project is subject to the 5th Stream of the alumina the year activities obtaining of Refinery refinery when of the Mining lease the production project to for Pottangi from fourth be reserve from the stream takes finalised Government of off. during the Odisha. year

1(g) 220 Up-gradation - - 10000.00 Preparation of DFR, No physical Technology KA of amperage pre project activities output is and Project progress Upgradation in Smelter Pot are to be completed. projected during consultancy is subject to the of Smelter lines from the year supply to securing of potline present 185 be Coal supply for Ka to 220 Ka, finalised. the proposed 2 including x 250 CPP. additional

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B. New Commission- - - 1500.00 Preparation of DFR, No physical Pre- Schemes: ing of a 2 x pre project activities output is project 2(a)2 x 250 250 Kwh are to be initiated. projected during consultanc Power Power plant at the year y to be Plant the existing awarded, Project progress Location of DFR to be is subject to the CPP (Angul, finalised. securing of Orissa) to Coal supply for meet the the proposed 2 power x 250 CPP. requirement

of Smelter after the 220 Ka Upgradation.

C.Schemes To maintain 41600.00 Rated production at Bauxite : 48 Plan aimed at the the following major Lakh Ton, outlay to Maximising production/pr plant Units Bauxite : 48 Alumina be spent Benefits: oductivity in Lakh Ton, Alumina Hydrate: 15.75 out to 3(a)Addi- different Hydrate: 15.75 Lakh Ton maintain tions/ existing Ton Aluminium 3.45 Aluminium 3.45 the rated Modi- segments of Lakh Ton and Power: Lakh Ton capacity - fications/ the Company 5840 MU to be Power: 5840 MU Renewals/ maintained. Replace- ments (AMRs)

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8 Construc- Building - 10000.00 - GSI:-Construction :(i) tion construction GSI Complex at in Geological Bandladuga, Survey of Hyderabad(ii)Phase- India II’Lab Complex;,Chemical Lab Building including Conference Hall,at RSAS,Vasudha Bhavan,GSI Complex at Bangalore(iii)Office- cum-Lab Complex at Shillong(iii)Office - Bldg .including develop0ment of the site and bulk services at Guindy,Chennai(iv)Mu - seum at Siwalik Fossil - Park,Saket, H.P.(v)Minor Works in Six Regions and Chq.(vi)Requirements for Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment for GSI Complexes.(vii)To arrange provisions as per guidelines of

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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment reg. UNCRPD with regard to making all GSI buildings accessible(viii)To provide retrofitting towards making all GSI buildings Earthquake resistant structures.

Building 100.00 IBM :- Construction of construction Office Building at in Indian Residential Complex at Bureau of Bhubaneswar. Mines

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GRAND 269964.00 TOTAL: 46644.00 24300.00

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DETAILS OF ACTUAL ACHIVEMENTS VIS-À-VIS INTENDED OUTCOMES INDICATED IN OUTCOME BUDGET 2010-11 (`. Lakhs) S. Name of the Objectives/ Outlay 2010-11 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 6256.13 6256.13 (i) Specialised Conti- (i) Specialised * The achievement Mapping updating of national Thematic Mapping nuation of Thematic pertaining GPM (Mission-1) geoscientific (in sqkm)(1:25k) schemes Mapping (in could not be information and 8627 from last sqkm)(1:25k) achieved as One knowledge base (ii) Systematic Financial 8890 item of GPM could through ground, Geological year (2009- (ii) Systematic not be initiated in marine and airborne Mapping (in 10) and the Geological Western Region as surveys. sqkm)(1:50k) 730 quantified Mapping (in no Officer could (iii) Geochemical outputs will sqkm) be assigned for the Mapping (in be (1:50k)1064 item . sqkm)(1:50k) completed iii) Geochemical # Multisensor 24844.40 as per Mapping (in Survey (iv) Geophysical schedule sqkm)(1:50k) No Airborne survey Mapping (in 25489.60 conducted in F.S. sqkm)(1:50k) (iv) Geophysical 2010-2011 as 19166 Mapping (in Nevigational (v) Multisensor sqkm) (1:50k) system PNAV - Survey 17643.50* 2100 not working.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (in lkm) 28000 (v) Multisensor Marine Survey : Survey (in lkm) Parametric Studies 4227# within EEZ & Marine Survey : beyond Parametric (a) Bathymetry Studies within (lkm) 4440 EEZ & beyond (b) Magnetic (lkm) (a) Bathymetry 3200 (lkm) 4713 (vii) Systematic (b) Magnetic Coverage within (lkm) 3323 TW (sqkm) 2450 (vii) Systematic Coverage within TW (sqkm) 2220+Parametric Surveys (ii)Mineral Identification as 1997.52 1997.52 (i) Large Scale Continua- (i) Large Scale $ The achievement Exploration well as preliminary Mapping (sqkm) tion of Mapping (sqkm) pertaining to (Mission-II) assessment of the 2068.07 schemes 2424.83 Drilling component mineral resources. (ii) Detailed from last (ii) Detailed of Mineral Mapping(sqkm) Financial Mapping(sqkm) Investigation is less 33.3292 year (2009- 32.215 comparable to the (iii) Drilling (m) 10) and the (iii) Drilling (m) target for the period 67802.36 quantified 57960.53$ due to : outputs will (i) Restructuring of be Coal and AMSE completed Wings; as per (ii) Breakdown of schedule drilling machine;

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (iii) Shortage of Drilling Crew; (iv) Stoppage of drilling due to forest clearance, (v) Problem of long distance shifting of drilling machine.

(iii) Information Computerised 1277.39 1277.39 (in nos) 30 (in nos) 30 Dissemination archival, analyses, (Mission-III) retrieval of geoscientific data and creation of theme-based relational database. Dissemination of data through maps, publications, customization etc. (iv)Specialised Geoscientific input 367.00 290.79 (in nos) 91 Conti- (in nos) 81@ @ Some of the Investigation to water resource nuation of items could not be (Mission –IV) development, schemes taken up as transport and from last requests were not miscellaneous civil Financial received from the engineering year (2009- sponsoring agency projects. Geo- 10) and the and some of the environmental quantified items could not be investigations for outputs will taken up due to both regional and be shortage of

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 site specific completed Specialist studies. Greater as per Personnel. emphasis on schedule natural hazard studies and disaster management including earthquake and landslide zonation studies. (v) Research & Study of Antarctic 664.00 664.00 Research work Conti- Research work Development and and Arctic nuation of Other Exploration Continent schemes from last Financial year (2009- 10) and the quantified outputs will be completed as per schedule Petrology, (in nos) 39 (in nos) 37@ @ Some of the Palaeontology, items could not be Geochronology, taken up as Photo Geology and requests were not Remote Sensing etc. received from the for support to sponsoring agency various ongoing and some of the projects and to sort items could not be

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 out the identified taken up due to problems. shortage of Specialist Personnel.

(vi) HRD Training in 430.00 430.00 (No. of Types/ (No. of Types/ @@ Items were (Mission –V) specialised fields No. of Courses) No. of Courses) taken up during the for upgradation of 63 53 @@ remaining part of technology and FS 2010-2012. expertise. (vii) Mod. and Modernisation and 3880.00 7880.00 -- -- Replacement expansion of laboratories and survey facilities aiming at refurbishing and upgrading the in- house capabilities of GSI. Provision for Development of 1620.00 1620.00 1.Survey 1.Survey NER North Eastern Areas Mapping Mapping i) Specialised i) Specialised Thematic Thematic Mapping (in Mapping (in sqkm) 700 sqkm) 988 :ii)Systematic :ii)Systematic Geological Geological Mapping(sq.km.) Mapping(sq.km.) 150 1064 iii) Geochemical iii) Geochemical Mapping (in Mapping (in

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 sqkm) 2100 sqkm) 3911 iv) Geophysical iv) Geophysical Mapping (in Mapping (in sqkm) 700 sqkm) 900 2.Mineral 2.Mineral Exploration Exploration (i)Large Scale (i)Large Scale Mapping(sq.km) Mapping(sq.km) 250 114 (ii)Detailed (ii)Detailed Mapping(sq.km.) Mapping(sq.km.) 1.00 1.8 (iii)Drilling (iii)Drilling (metre) 500 m (metre) 31.9 m@ 3. Spl. 3. Spl. Investigation20 Investigation:14 items items(incl.2 4. R&D5 items service items) 5. Information 4. R&D 5 Dissemination 1 items(incl.2 items service items) 5. Information Dissemination: 1 item

Total:(GSI) Plan 16200.00 20200.00 This is for 31829.00 36204.00 This is under Non- maintaining basic Plan. administrative expenses of GSI. Total:(GSI) 31829.00 36204.00

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Non-Plan Grand Total: GSI 48029.00 56404.00

2 Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. (i)Promotional Proving of Mineral 700.00 700.00 i) Drilling : 7000 One year8. i) Drilling : 4546  Exploration on Reserves as per mts mts approved scheme UNFC ii)Associated ii)The for iron ore at geological exploration was Ghatkuri East activities carried out in 6 and for gold at (mapping, survey, No. of schemes Timran Mata, sampling, out of which 3 Maruda for analysis, schemes namely copper at geological report Wari for copper Dholamala could and ore body & Dhol-Ki-Patti not commence modelling. for phosphorite for want of forest both in clearance. Non Rajasthan, commencement Tongnub South of Intervening East Sub block block (between for limestone in Ramachandrapahar Meghalaya were & Byanbil) for continuing from copper in previous year, Jharkhand due to while 3 new adverse law & schemes namely order situation. Rupa for dolomite in Arunachal

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pradesh, Tikhi Extension South block for lead- zinc in Rajasthan and Rajabasa block for High MgO Flux grade rock in Orissa were commenced during the year. iii) Geological report for copper at Wari in Rajasthan was submitted wherein a total of 2.56 million tonnes of copper ore reserves with 1.09% Cu were established along with 161 ppm of Ni and 151 ppm of Co as important by products. iv) The outlay has been fully utilised. (ii)Capital Replacement of old 800.00 800.00 Replacement of During the The outlay has

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 plants & equipment. plants & year been fully equipment. commuted /utilised. Total: MECL 1500.00 1500.00 3 Indian Bureau of Mines Scheme No. 1: To ensure 790.00 790.00 Inspection of Annual During the year Consequent to Inspection of systematic and mines for Programme: 2177 mines inspection of mines for sustainable enforcement of Inspection inspected and mines, 1245 scientific and development of MCDR and for of mines – NMI data for violations were systematic mineral resources, approval of 2000 7232 Private pointed out to the mining, mineral promotion of Mining Plans / Updation of Sector leasehold mine owners & conser- conservation of Schemes of NMI for deposits updated. during this period vation and mines minerals, protection Mining - 2000 Pvt. Sector 575 violations were environment. of mine Updation of leaseholds- rectified; 18 environment National Mineral 7774. prosecution cases through statutory Inventory launched; 15 cases enforcement of MM (NMI) as on decided and 20 (D&R) Act 1957, 1/04/2010 for compounded. MCDR 1988 and Private Sector Besides, mining relevant portions of leaseholds - 7774 operations were MCR 1960 and Mining plans, suspended in 90 community scheme of mining mines where development in & mine mining is not mining areas, by closure plans carried out as per carrying out regular prepared by the the approved inspections/studies Lessees mining of mines, other than are being plan/scheme of coal, petroleum & approved by IBM mining. Besides, natural gas, atomic and are 172 Mining Plans, minerals & minor being monitored 234 Schemes of

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 minerals. for their effective mining and 25 implementation. Final Mine Closure Plans approved. Incidentally, revenue of Rs. 9.97 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. Scheme No. 2: To ensure value 620.00 620.00 Following Annual During the year, These activities Mineral addition to the low activities under Programme 60 Ore Dressing have ensured value Beneficiation grade ores, which this :Ore Investigations, addition to low / Studies – are otherwise going scheme are Dressing 41925 Chemical sub-grade ores and utilization of low as wastes and to carried out in Investi- Analysis & 2,060 optimum recovery grade and sub help directly or IBM's 3 gations 60 Mineralogical of ores and grade ores and indirectly to the laboratories and Chemical Examinations minerals. analysis of mineral industry for pilot Analysis were carried out. Environmental environ- optimum plant situated at 40,000 parameters could mental samples exploitation of Nagpur, Mineralo- be monitored mineral resources of Ajmer and gical Exami- through analysis of

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 the country. Bangalore. nations - environmental Further, analysis of Ore Dressing 2000, samples. air, water, solid Investigations - Inplant Incidentally, wastes etc. for 60, Studies – as revenue of Rs. monitoring of mine Chemical and when 160.41 lakhs was effluent parameters Analysis - 40,000 required. generated. are also being Mineralogical carried out. Examinations - 2,000 Implant Studies - as and when required.

Scheme No. 3: To estimate the 410.00 410.00 Updation of NMI Completion Updation of NMI Updated NMI Techno-logical National Mineral as on 1.4.2010: of all as on 1.4.2010: i) facilitates planners upgradation & Reserves & (i) Data activities Data collected to formulate plans Modernization Preparation of collection for during the for 4500 deposits & strategies for Mineral Maps with freehold areas & year 2010- ii) Deposit-wise exploration & forest overlays. Public. Sector 11 inventories exploitation of To ensure leasehold areas tabulated for mineral deposits development of new for 3500 deposits. 4500 deposits. and entrepreneurs mining methods, (ii) Processing, iii) & iv) to make investment scientific and finalization & Synthesis & decisions. Multi systematic tabulation of computerization mineral maps development of deposit wise completed for enable to chalk out mineral resources, inventory for 30 2190 deposits future plans for including minerals. (iii) and summary ecological environmental Synthesis of outputs were sustainable

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 management of inventories of generated for18 development of mines. freehold, Public minerals. mineral deposits. To develop human & Private sector Updation of Consultancy/ resources and leasehold RP/PL/ ML data: research oriented infrastructure. deposits. (iv) 291 documents studies on mining; Computerization processed and geology, of updated data environment etc. inventories as on incorporated. have benefited 1.04.2010 for 15 Multi-mineral mineral industry for minerals. maps: 100 multi- carrying out Updation of data minerals maps of scientific and on RP areas: MP (83) & systematic Updation of data Uttarakhand (06) development of on RP areas and U.P. (11) mineral resources granted and with forest including monitoring overlays environmental progress of prepared. T.C. management of PL/ML granted. Assignments: 6 mines. 147 IBM Multi-Mineral assignments officials and 275 Maps: 100 Multi completed & 4 industry personnel mineral are in progress. were benefited Leasehold Maps MR through the training along with forest Assignments: 7 programmes. overlays in assignments Incidentally, respect of MP and completed & 3 in revenue of Uttarakhand will progress. Rs.38.13 lakhs was be prepared. Training: 12 generated through Technical courses the activities under Consultancy conducted this scheme. Services: Mining / Survey /

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Geological assignments - as & when received. (6 assignments). Mining Research Assignments: Environmental / Ground vibration studies as & when requests received from the parties (06 assignments). Training: 12 courses will be conducted. Scheme No. 4: To collect data on 224.00 224.00 Following Preparation/ During the Statistical & Collection, mines and minerals publications will release of all period following technical processing, through statutory be prepared/ these publications were publications dissemination of returns and other released during publications released: i) released have data on mines and means with a view the year 2010-11: during the MSMP -15 facilitated in minerals through to process, analyze i) Monthly year 2010- issues for Aug.09 disseminating data various pub- and disseminate the Statistics of 11. to Oct. 10 ii) on mines and lications data through various Mineral Indian Mineral minerals. statistical and Production - 12 Industry at a Incidentally, technical issues (Jan.- Glance, 2006-07 revenue of Rs.6.19 publications. Dec.2010), & 2007-08 lakhs was ii)Indian Mineral combined issue. generated through Industry at a iii) Statistical sale of publications Glance - 2009-10 Profile of / data. issue, Minerals 2008- iii) Statistical 09

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Profile of iv) Bulletin on Minerals -2009- Mineral 10 issue, Information, iv) Bulletin on Oct.08- March Mineral 09 April-Sept. Information - 2 2009 and Oct.09- issues (Oct.2009 - Mar10 issues. March 2010 & v) Bulletin on April - Sept. MLs & PLs, 2010), 2008 and 2009 v) Bulletin on issues. vi) Indian Mining Leases, Mineral Year P.L. & RPs., Book - 2009, 2009, vi) vii) Mineral Directory of Royalties Mines as on Besides 31.3.2010 Directory of (Updation), vii) Mines as on Directory of 31.03.2010 and Mining Leases as Directory of on 31.3.2010 Mining Leases as (updation), on 31.03.2010 viii) Indian were generated. Minerals Year Book 2009, ix) Market survey on Copper, Lead & Zinc. Scheme No. 5: To consider 0.00 0.00 - - - The project has

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Solid Waste from different geo-

Mining in India morphological situations to bring out economically viable solutions of managing wastes. Scheme No. 6: To develop an 475.00 475.00 i) Development of Scheme is to IBM in New Scheme on Online National Prototype models be association with Computerised Mineral Information for 02 districts i.e. completed ISRO Nagpur Online Register System by linking Durg in 30 demonstrated on Mining Central and State (Chhattisgarh) months from GIS component Tenement System Govt. organizations and Bellary the kick off of the pilot engaged in (Karnataka) by date project with administration of IBM: limited data for mineral resources (a) Completion of Durg & Bellary (excluding atomic Pilot Project for districts. IBM minerals, oil and Durg and Bellary jointly with NIC natural gas) in the districts by IBM finalized the Country. (b) DPR by process for hiring National the consultant for Informatics preparation of Centre, Delhi. DPR. IBM ii) Development organized of Prototype training at IIRS model for 05 for officers of districts, namely, IBM & State Udaipur DGMs. From the (Rajastan) funds available Thiruvananthapur under this am (Kerala), scheme, Rs. 2.75 Katni (MP), crores were

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 North Goa and transferred to South Goa NICSI for (GOA): (a) DGPS upgradation of survey by TMIS Centre and respective State. web enabling of Govts. MCP database to (b)Integration of facilitate online data by ISRO. submission of returns. Rs. 70.89 lakh have also been transferred to NICSI for preparation of DPR 7.Provision for Development of 155.00 155.00 Following All these - 04 Mines / areas NER mineral sector in activities will be activities to inspected for NER carried out in NE be carried enforcement of Region: out during MCDR/ disposal of (i) Inspection of 2010-11. mining plans. Mines for Chemical analyses enforcement of of 151 chromite, provision of limestone and MCDR soapstone samples (ii) Beneficiation for 2517 radicals tests on low grade completed for the ores and minerals. Directorate of (iii) Extend Commerce & consultancy Industries, services to mining Manipur. Besides, industry as and 25 officials of NE when request Region were

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 received. benefited from the (iv) Impart training training to programmes personnel of conducted by IBM mining industry. exclusively for NE (v) Providing personnel. Instruments/equip ment to the state governments of NE States to strengthen their capabilities for development of minerals in their states. Capital Outlay 126.00 126.00 (incl. Works Outlay) Plan(IBM) 2800.00 2800.00 (IBM) For maintaining 2807.00 3698.00 Non-Plan basic administrative expenses. Grand Total 5607.00 6498.00 (IBM) 4 Bharat Gold 150.00 150.00 As BGML was Mines Ltd. closed, therefore, For meeting no quantifiable expenses on deliverables. maintenance of essential services.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total: BGML 150.00 150.00 (Non-Plan) 5 Hindsutan Copper Ltd.(HCL) 1.Replacement & For achieving The following are Renewals Maximum 6535.00 6535.00 the major Replacement & utilization of the equipment which Renewals is a existing plant and are being continues process

mines machinery by purchased/ to maintain the

replacement and ordered: existing level of

renewals. production and 1.BEML Spares for planning 2.Crawler Dozer enhanced 3.Cummins Engine production in 4.Ceramic Vacuum future. The BE Filter production 5.Wire Ropes targets vis-à-vis 6.Rock Breaker 7.OTR Tyres actual are as under:- 8.Recon Target: Transmission 9.Winder MIC 34470 T Suspension Gear. Cathode 17500T 10.Railway Lines Actual: 11.High Value MIC 316813 T Spare items. Cathode 24001 T

2. Mine Dev. For achieving 8500.00 8500.00 12 Blast Hole Expenditure maximum mine Drilling

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 output from both 13.Loading & KCC & MCP Hauling Equipment mines. 14. Explosive.

Total: HCL 15035.00 15035.00 6 Other Progrmmes: S&T Research & 882.00 900.00 R&D Projects *(`. 300 lakhs from Development work * ** catering to the Gross Budget on mining & non- national Support and `. 582 ferrous metals. requirements and lakhs from Internal for building the & Extra Budgetary capabilities and Resources. strength of the **In RE(`. 300 mineral & non- lakhs from Gross ferrous metals. Budget Support and `. 600 lakhs from Internal & Extra Budgetary Resources. Total:(S&T) 882.00 900.00 Plan For meeting of 535.00 557.00 the salary of three autonomous bodies (JNARDDC, NIRM & NIMH, Int.Bodies and for National Mineral

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Awards.

Total:(S&T) 535.00 557.00 Non-Plan Grand Total 1417.00 1457.00 (S&T) 7 National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO) 1.New Schemes Increase in Capacity 48400.00 30600.00 The project is Rated Actual output 1.(a) : Bauxite Mines 48 under capacity to are1. Phase-II Lakh to 63 Lakh commissioning, be achieved 1. Bauxite : Nil, Expansion : MT, Alumina all the segments during 2.Alumina 1. Alumina -4th Refinery : 15.75 would be financial Hydrate: Nil, Stream, Lakh to 21 Lakh completed during year 2011- 3.Aluminium 2. Aluminium - MT Smelter : the year 2010-11. 12. 115253 Lakh MT 4th Pot Line, 3,45,000 to The quantifiable 4.Power: 994 3. IX and X units 4,60,000 MT, CPP : outcome is MU of CPP 960 MW to 1200 production from MW. additional capacity stabilized during the period. 1.(b)Utkal E-Coal Development of a 10500.00 5200.00 The project is Production 1. Land Mine captive coal mine under of coal is acquisition under (Utkal-E) to cater implementation expected to progress. the coal requirement and is scheduled start by 2. Mining lease of 9th and 10th. to be completed 2012-13. obtained. during 2012- 13.After

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 completion of the project the coal production will be 20 Lakh MT per year. 1.(c) To cater the bauxite 100.00 100.00 Preparation of Project 1. The Pottangi/ new requirement of the DFR and other would start application for Bauxite Mines alumina refinery procedural after recommendation when the production activities for allotment of of the Mining from fourth stream allocation of Mine lease lease is under takes off. Mines by by Govt. of process with the Government of Orissa. State Govt. Orissa. 2. Much progress could not be achieved in the absence of allotment of the Mining lease. 1.(d) To expand the 32200.00 4200.00 The project is To complete 1. The execution Upgradation of fourth stream of likely to be ordering of work of the Alumina plant alumina plant commissioned by activities. project is under capacity from 5.25 the year 2011-12. process. to 7.0Lakh MT by 2. Financial improving in commitment is technology taken made upto ` 218 from Alumina crore. Pechiney (presently 3. Physical part of Rio Tinto progress of 56.4 Alumina). % achieved. 1. (e) Green field Exploring the Meant for various Pre-project 1. Project office projects & prospects of 3100.00 600.00 studies and activities are opened in

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Expansion Plans. Greenfield Smelter consultancies. to be Indonesia. plant and power completed. 2. MOU with plant, along with NPCIL is signed. several related 3. Wind power upstream and plant project is in downstream an advanced projects. stage of ordering. 1.(f) IIIrd Phase To expand the 1500.00 100.00 Meant for pre DFR 1. The project capacity of Mines, project activities. activities to preparation of Alumina and be the DFR is under Smelter by adding completed. progress, tender another stream, issued for power unit and appointment of potline. consultant for preparation of DPR. 1.(g) Up-gradation of 7500.00 500.00 Meant for various Finalization The process for Upgradation of amperage in consultancy and of major appointment of Smelter potline Smelter Pot lines procurement of packages consultant for from present 185 equipments. contracts. DPR is under KA to 220 KA, progress. including additional power generating Unit in CPP. 2.Schemes To maintain the 35600.00 30000.00 Production at the Plan outlay Actual output are aimed at production/producti following major to be spent 1.Bauxite: Maximising vity in different plant Units out to 4823908 MT Benefits segments of the Bauxite :48 Lakh maintain the 2. Alumina Additions/ Company MT, Alumina rated Hyd:1556000 Modifications/ Hydrate: 15.75 capacity MT Renewals/ Lakh MT 3.Aluminium

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Replacements Aluminium 328344 Lakh MT (AMRs) 345000 MT and 4.Power: 5614 Power: 5690MU MU Total:NALCO 138900.00 71300.00 8 Construction 999.00 1144.00 GSI Continuing 1.GSI T.I. at Schemes. Bandlaguda, Hyderabad. 2.Chemical

Lab.Complex at

Bangalore. 3.Office-cum- Lab.Complex for GSI at Shillong. 4.Office building at Op.Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry & Kerala GSI, Chennai.

1.00 1.00 IBM :-Token provision for construction.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9. Secretariat 1293.00 1402.00 Not quantifiable. Proper: This is for This provision is regulation of Mines for Secretariat and Development expenditure of Minerals under the control of of the Ministry. Union. Total: 1293.00 1402.00 (Sectt. Proper) Non-Plan Grand Total: 21000.00 25145.00 Plan (GBS) Grand Total: 155317.00 87735.00 (I&EBR) Grand Total: 176317.00 112880.00 Plan Outlay Grand Total: 36614.00 42011.00 Non-Plan(GBS)

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Annexure-III 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 Conti- (i) Specialised The envisaged Mapping updating of national Thematic Mapping nuation of Thematic targets of (Mission-I) geoscientific (in sq km)(1:25k) schemes Mapping (in sq respective field information and 8494 from last km)(1:25k) 8489 activities will be knowledge base (ii) Systematic Financial (ii) Systematic achieved during the through ground, Geological year (2010- Geological remaining period of marine and airborne Mapping (in sq 11) and the Mapping (in sq the financial year surveys. km) (1:50k) 980 quantified km) (1:50k) 620 (FY 2011-12) (iii) Geochemical outputs will (iii) Geochemical which is the active Mapping (in sq be Mapping (in sq field season part. km) (1:50k) 25190 completed km) (1:50k) (iv) Geophysical as per 27198 # Multisensor Mapping (in sq schedule. (iv) Geophysical Survey km) (1:50k) 19223 Mapping (in sq No Airborne survey (v) Multisensor km) (1:50k) conducted in F.Y. Survey (in l km) 13268 2011-2012 as 29965 (v) Multisensor Nevigational Marine Survey : Survey (in l km) system PNAV - Parametric Studies Nil # 2100 not working. within EEZ &

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 beyond Marine Survey : (a) Bathymetry (a) Bathymetry (l km) 3000 (l km) 3420 b) Swath Parametric Bathymetry (sq. Studies within km.) 65900 EEZ & beyond (c) Magnetic b) Swath (l km) 3000 Bathymetry (sq. km.) 45103 (c) Magnetic (l km) 3420 (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) (Mission-II) assessment of the 1591 1262.4 mineral resources. (ii)Detailed (ii) Detailed Mapping Mapping (sq km) 32 (sq km) 27.23 (iii) Drilling (m) (iii) Drilling (m) 64556 44870.77 (iii) Info. Computerised 1444.00 1444.00 (in nos) 30 - do - (in nos) 30 Dissemination archival, analyses, (Mission-III) retrieval of geoscientific data and creation of theme-based relational database. Dissemination of data through maps, publications, customization etc. 173

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (iv)Specialised Geoscientific input 493.00 493.00 (in nos) 91 - do - (in nos) 88@ @ Items could not Investigation to water resource be taken up as no (Mission-IV) development, request were transport and received from the miscellaneous civil sponsoring Agency. 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.

(v) Study of Antarctic 641.00 641.00 Research Work Research & and Arctic Development and Continent Other Exploration (Mission-IV) Petrology, (in nos) 39 - do - (in nos)39 Palaeontology, Geochronology,Phot o Geology and Remote Sensing etc. 174

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 for support to various ongoing projects and to sort out the identified problems. (vi)Human Training in 1160.00 1160.00 (in nos) 63 - do - @@ Some items Resource specialised fields (in nos)110@@ were taken up Development for upgradation of besides regular FSP (Mission-V) technology and items of FS 2011- expertise. 2012 (vii)Modernisation Modernisation and 3853.00 3853.00 - - and Replacement expansion of (S&T Support laboratories and System) survey facilities aiming at 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 (i)Specialised - do - (i) Specialised The envisaged NER North Eastern Areas Thematic Mapping Thematic targets of (in sq km)(1:25k) Mapping (in sq respective field 890 km)(1:25k) 801 activities will be (ii) Systematic (ii) Systematic achieved during the Geological Geological remaining period of Mapping (in sq Mapping (in sq the financial year km) (1:50k) 980 km) (1:50k) 620 (FY 2011-12)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 iii) Geochemical iii) Geochemical which is the active Mapping (in sq Mapping (in sq field season part. km) (1:50k) 4230 km) (1:50k)2530 (iv) Geophysical (iv) Geophysical Mapping (in sq Mapping (in sq km) (1:50k) 830 km) (1:50k) 450 (i) Large Scale (i) Large Scale Mapping Mapping (sq km) 68 (sq km) 49.9 (ii) Detailed (ii) Detailed Mapping(sq km) Mapping(sq km) 2.2 1.45 (iii) Drilling (m) (iii) Drilling (m) 2430 (Includes 1281.9 (Includes Other Other Investigations) Investigations) (in nos) 4 (in nos) 4 (in nos) 12 (in nos) 11 (No. of Types) 9 (No. of Types) 8

Total:(GSI)Plan 18100.00 34238.00

This is for 37580.00 37110.00 maintaining basic administrative expenses of GSI. Total:(GSI) 37580.00 37110.00 Non-Plan Grand Total: GSI 55680.00 71346.00

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. (i)Promotional Proving of Mineral 800.00 800.00 i) Drilling : 6700 One year8. i) Drilling : 2832  Exploration on Reserves mts. mts. approved scheme

ii)Associated ii) The for iron ore at geological exploration was Ghatkuri East activities carried out in 7 and for gold at (mapping, survey, number of Timran Mata, sampling, schemes out of Maruda & for analysis, which 5 scheme copper at geological report namely Rupa for Dholamala could and ore body dolomite in not commence modelling. Arunachal for want of forest Pradesh, Tikhi clearance. Extension for  Non lead zinc and commencement Dhol-ki-Patti for of Intervening phosphorite both block (between in Rajasthan, Ramachandrapah Rajabasa block ar & Byanbil) for for high MgO copper in Flux grade rock Jharkhand due to in Orissa and adverse law & Tongnub for order situation. limestone in Meghalaya were continuing from previous year, while exploration in 2 new scheme 177

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 namely Gurla(North) for copper-lead-zinc in Rajasthan and Nimi - Pyakatsu block for limestone in Nagaland have been taken up during the year. In Nimi - Pyakatsu block Govt. of Nagaland is carrying out field activities while labroaotry and reprot writing shall be taken up by MECL

iii) The entire allocation for ` 800 lakhs is expected to utilise fully.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 budget proposal of ` 800 lakhs. (ii)Capital 900.00 900.00 Replacement of During the Commuted It is anticipated the plants & year Rs.260.00 lakhs entire outlay shall equipment upto December, be utilized fully. 2011. 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 year Consequent to Inspection of systematic and mines for Programme: 1741 mines were inspection of mines for sustainable enforcement of Inspection inspected and 12 mines, 2447 scientific and development of MCDR and for of mines – Regional Mining violations were systematic mineral resources, approval of 2500 RMGS Geological pointed out to the mining, mineral promotion of Mining Plans - 12 Studies are in mine owners & conservation and conservation of /Scheme of progress during this period mines minerals, protection Mining - 2500 710 violations were environment. of mine Regional Mining rectified; 07 environment Geological prosecution cases through statutory Studies (RMGS) launched; 05 cases enforcement of MM - 12 decided and 08 (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 55 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 inspections/studies their effective mining of mines, other than implementation. plan/scheme of coal, petroleum & mining. Besides, 179

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 natural gas, atomic 133 Mining Plans, minerals & minor 252 Schemes of minerals. mining and 25 Final Mine Closure Plans approved. Incidentally, revenue of Rs. 9.98 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. Scheme No. 2: To ensure value 483.70 509.00 Following Annual During the year, These activities Mineral addition to the low activities under Programme 49 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 35,904 Chemical sub-grade ores and utilization of low as wastes and to IBM's 3 Investi- Analysis, 1,818 optimum recovery grade and sub help directly or laboratories and gations 70 Mineralogical of ores and grade ores and indirectly to the pilot plant Chemical Examinations minerals. analysis of mineral industry for situated at Analysis and 01 Inplant Environmental environ- optimum Nagpur, Ajmer 50,000 study were parameters could mental samples exploitation of and Bangalore. Mineralogic carried out. be monitored 180

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 mineral resources of Ore Dressing al Exami- 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 76.92 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 NMI Updated NMI Techno-logical National Mineral as on 1.4.2010: (i) of all as on 1.4.2010: i) facilitates planners upgradation & Reserves & Data collection activities Data collected to formulate plans Modernization Preparation of for freehold areas during the and deposit wise & strategies for Mineral Maps with & Public Sector year 2011- updation exploration & forest overlays. leasehold areas 12 finalized for exploitation of To ensure for 5100 deposits. 3825 freehold & mineral deposits development of new (ii) Processing, public sector and entrepreneurs mining methods, finalization & leasehold to make investment scientific and tabulation of deposits during decisions. Multi systematic deposit wise the year. ii) & mineral maps development of inventory for 40 iii) Data entry & enable to chalk out mineral resources, minerals (iii) computerization future plans for including Synthesis of was completed ecological environmental inventories of for 12000 sustainable management of freehold, Public deposits and iv) development of mines. & Private Sector summary outputs mineral deposits. To develop human leasehold for 39 minerals Consultancy/ resources and deposits. (iv) were generated. research oriented infrastructure. Computerization Updation of studies on mining, of updated RP/PL/ ML data: geology, inventories as on 199 documents environment etc. 1.04.2010 for 55 processed and have benefited 181

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 minerals. data mineral industry for Updation of data incorporated. carrying out on RP areas: Multi-mineral scientific and Updation of data maps: scanning systematic on RP areas of 63 toposheets development of granted and & 310 ML plans mineral resources monitoring and digitization including progress of of 60 toposheets environmental PL/ML granted. and plotting of management of Multi-Mineral Regional mines. 69 IBM Maps: 100 Multi Geology on 48 officers, 18 officers mineral with forest of State DGMs & Leasehold Maps overlays 236 Industry along with forest completed. T.C. personnel were overlays in Assignments: 4 benefited through respect of assignments the training remaining states completed & 5 programmes. viz. Goa, Kerala, are in progress. Incidentally, West Bengal, MR revenue of `. Haryana, H.P., Assignments: 7 28.17 lakhs was J&K and NE assignments generated through States will be completed. the activities under prepared. Training: 9 this scheme. Technical courses Consultancy conducted. Services: Mining / Survey / Geological assignments - as & when received. (8 assignments). Mining Research 182

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 following technical processing, through statutory be prepared/ these publications were publications dissemination of returns and other released during publications released: i) released have data on mines and means with a view the year 2011-12: during the Bulletin on facilitated in minerals through to process, analyze i) Monthly year 2011- Mining Leases disseminating data various and disseminate the Statistics of 12. and Prospecting on mines and publications data through various Mineral Licences 2010, minerals. statistical and Production - 12 ii) Indian Incidentally, technical issues (Jan.- Mineral Industry revenue of Rs 4.99 publications. Dec.2011), at a Glance, lakhs was ii)Indian Mineral 2008-09 issue , generated through Industry at a iii) two issues of sale of publications Glance - 2010-11 half-yearly / data. issue, iii) Bulletin of Statistical Profile Mineral of Minerals - Information 2010-11 issue, iv) (April – Bulletin on September 2010 Mineral & October 2010 - Information - 2 March 2011), iv) 183

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 issues (Oct.2010 - 07 issues March 2011 & (November 2010 April - Sept. to May 2011) of 2011), v) Bulletin MSMP, v) on Mining Statistical Profile Leases, P.L. & of Minerals RPs., 2010, vi) 2009-10, vi) Directory of Market Survey Mines as on on Copper, 31.3.2011 vii) Markey (Updation), vii) Survey report on Directory of Lead & Zinc, Mining Leases as viii) Indian on 31.3.2011 Mineral Scenario (updation), viii) 2009-10, ix) Indian Minerals Mineral Scenario Year Book 2010. of States of India 2009-10, x) Indian Mineral Year Book (IMYB) 2010 and xi) Iron & Steel Vision 2020. Scheme No. 5: To consider 0.00 0.00 - - - The project has

New Scheme on environmental been shelved. Management of related problems in Solid Waste from different geo-

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 managing wastes. Scheme No. 6: To develop an 150.00 150.00 (i) Study of Scheme is to As per activities Nil Computerised Online National Regulatory be envisaged for Online Register Mineral Information Framework completed preparation of on Mining System by linking (ii) Preparation of in 30 DPR, activities Tenement System Central and State Assessment months from like assessment Govt. organizations Report for 04 the kick off of model States, engaged in Model States & date State Level administration of gap analysis Stakeholder and mineral resources (iii) Preparation Regulatory (excluding atomic of Functional Framework minerals, oil and Requirement Analysis and natural gas) in the Specification State Level Country. (FRS) and study Current State of software in Assessment have States. been completed. ( iv) Preparation Other activities of National DPR like State Level and State DPRs Gap Analysis & (v) Compilation To Be of GBP vis-à-vis Requirements proposed DPR Planning, (vi) Preparation Preparation of of RFP for Functional execution of DPR Requirement (vii) Post DPR Specifications hand-holding (FRS), Application Software Evaluation, Preparation of Detailed Project 185

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Report (DPR) etc are in progress. Comments on report prepared by Earnest & Young (E & Y) on “reengineering report on MTS have been sent to Ministry. Presently, report on Functional requirement specification prepared by E & Y is under study in IBM Tribal Sub Plan 88.00 88.00 Tribal Welfare Fund

Capital 1.00 1.00 Expenditure (Works Outlay) 15.00 0.00 Motor Vehicles

Machinery & 50.00 0.00 Equipment

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NER mineral sector in activities will be activities to inspected for NER. carried out in NE be carried enforcement of Region: out during MCDR/ disposal of (i) Inspection of 2011-12. mining plans. 27 Mines for 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 Imphal services to mining and Itanagar industry as and (Arunachal when request Pradesh). received. (iv) Impart training to personnel of 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 0.00 187

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (incl. Works Outlay) 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 140.00 140.00 As BGML was Mines Ltd. closed, therefore, For meeting no quantifiable expenses on deliverables. maintenance of essential services.

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 continuoues existing plant and are being process to mines machinery by purchased/ achieve the BE replacement and ordered:- production level. renewals. 1. G.B Cars. The BE 2. Stripper production Rectifier. targets vis-à-vis 3. Road repair at actual are as Chaonra. under: 4. Wheel Dozer. Annual Target 5. Engine 2011-12: 188

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Transmission. MIC35000 T 6.Eccentric Cathode 29414 T Assembly of Target upto Primary Crusher. 31.12.2011: 7.New Middling MIC 25908 T Coal Storage. Cathode 8.Leco Sulphur 22088 T Analyzer. Actual upto 31.12.2011: 2. Mine Dev. For achieving 8500.00 8500.00 9. Blast Hole MIC 24281T Expenditure maximum mine Drilling. Cathode output from both 10. Loading & 20839 T KCC & MCP Hauling mines. Equipment. 11. Explosives. 3.Mine For achieving long 18900.00 10446.00 12. Khetri Mine. Expansion term growth and 13. TCL-MMPL becoming self- (Banwas Mine) sufficient w.r.t. 14. Kolihan Mine. copper concentrate. 15. Surda Mine. 16. Rakha Mine. 17. Kendadih Mine. 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 for building the & Extra Budgetary 189

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 capabilities and Resources. strength of the mineral & non- ferrous metals. Total:(S&T) 942.00 942.00 Plan For meeting of 525.00 525.00 the 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 108,833 MT Expansion : 63 Lakh MT, Bauxite : 15 Lakh works, 2. Alumina Hyd. 1. Alumina -4th Alumina Refinery: Ton, Alumina including 35,978 MT Stream, 15.75 Lakh to 21 Hydrate: 5.25 the post- 3. Power 840MU 2. Aluminium - Lakh MT Smelter: Lakh Ton commission 4. Metal 79,510 4th Pot Line, 3,45,000 to Aluminium 1.15 -ing of MT 190

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3. IX and X units 4,60,000 MT, CPP : Lakh Ton Refinery is achieved. of CPP. 960 MW to 1200 Power: 240 MW. and Mines MW. are to be completed. 1.(b)Utkal E-Coal Development of a 9400.00 3700.00 The project is 1. Land 1. Environment Mine captive coal mine under acquisition clearance (Utkal-E) to cater implementation to be obtained. the coal requirement and is scheduled completed. 2. Mining plan is of 9th and 10th. to be completed forest approved. during 2012-13. clearance 3. Stage - I After completion and Forest clearance of the project the pollution obtained. coal production clearance to 4. Water drawal will be 2.00 be obtained. permission Million Ton per 2.Outsourc- obtained. year. ing agency 5. MoC clearance to be obtained. employed. 1.(c) To cater the bauxite 100.00 100.00 Preparation of 1. The 1. Mining lease Pottangi /new requirement of the DFR. outcome of not sanctioned by Bauxite Mines alumina refinery the project the State when the production is related to Government. from fourth stream issuance of 2. Company has takes off. the Mining undertaken CSR lease. activities in the Which is nearby area . under 3. Necessary process. follow-up is being done with the State Government Authorities. 191

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1.(d) To expand the 16200.00 8100.00 The project is 1. The 1. The project is Upgradation of fourth stream of likely to be orders under execution. Alumina plant alumina plant commissioned by against the 2. Commitment capacity from 5.25 the end of the project are of ` 245 crore to 7.0 Lakh MT by year 2011-12. awarded. made as on Dec- improving in Majority of 11. technology taken the jobs are 3. The overall from Alumina expected to progress of the Pechiney (presently be executed project is 78%. part of Rio Tinto during the Alumina). period. 1.(e) Green field Exploring the 1. Setting-up of 1. Various 1. Wind power projects & prospects of 23200.00 45700.00 wind firm and DPR's are to project is ordered Expansion Plans Greenfield Smelter other. be on Turnkey basis plant and power 2. Equity completed. for execution plant, along with contribution in JV 2. Wind 2. JV with several related project with firm NPCIL signed. upstream and NPCIL. contractor is 3. Coal supply downstream to be agreement for projects. executed Indonesia project during the is under review period. and will be finalized shortly. 4. The company has bid for Refiner/Smelter complex in Gujarat. 1.(f) IIIrd Phase To expand the 200.00 200.00 The project is Consultancy, Activities for project capacity of Mines, paused following DPR and appointment of Alumina and Government of other consultants for Smelter by adding Odisha's decision preparatory preparation of 192

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 another stream, to stop any new work is to DPR is under power unit and project activity in be progress. potline. Talcher -Angul completed. belt of Odisha. Only pre-project feasibility studies could be undertaken. 1.(g)220Ka Upgradation of 4000.00 400.00 Meant for various Consultancy, Activities for Upgradation of amperage in consultancy and DPR, appointment of Smelter potline Smelter Pot lines procurement of finalization consultants for from present 185 equipments. of preparation of KA to 220 KA, technology DPR is under

including additional and progress.

tendering power generating Unit in CPP. works are to be completed. - 100.00 1(h)2x250 CPP

2.Schemes To maintain the 34600.00 30000.00 Production at the Plan outlay Production of aimed at production/producti following major to be spent 1. Bauxite: Maximising vity in different plant Units out to 35,99,426.MT Benefits segments of the Bauxite : 48 Lakh maintain the 2.Alumina Hyd Additions/ Company. Ton, Alumina rated 11,40,822 MT Modifications/ Hydrate: 15.75 capacity. 3. Power 3,757 Renewals/ Lakh Ton MU Replacements Aluminium 4. Metal 229,507 (AMRs) 345000 Ton and MT Power: 960 MW. is achieved. Total:NALCO 105700.00 113300.00 193

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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.

Total: 600.00 600.00 (Construction) Plan 9. Secretariat Proper: This provision is for Secretariat expenditure

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (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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Appendix- I PROJECTED OUTCOME OF GSI: 2011-12

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 earthquake geology and projects, (iii) providing environmental safeguards to the society. (e) Research & seismology, glacial, Increasing understanding of different issues of mining, urban Development & Other geothermal and shallow development and natural hazards such as earthquake, landslide, Exploration (Antarctica) subsurface geological avalanche, erosion and cyclone, (iv) studies on glaciers and [Mission IV – studies, medical geology , geothermal energy. 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) Scheduled Caste Sub Welfare services to Qualitative improvement of the life style of the backward class Plan / Tribal Sub Plan Scheduled Caste and Tribal people living in the remote areas. people.

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Ongoing Schemes/programmes with financial outlay for the year 2012-13

(`.in lakhs)

S. Name of Scheme/ Objective/Outcome Outlay 2012-13 Quantifiable Project Processes/ Remarks Deliverables/ Outcomes Timelines /Risk No Programme 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

On-going Project

1. Feasibility and  Development of 6.5 Interim Duration Application of an economical and Final Bio-fuel as well as ANFO type Reports 3 years Low Cost Diluted explosive without jeopardizing safety ANFO and environmental (Ammomium concerns. Nitrate Fuel Oil)  To study for cost effective velocity of and safe blasting detonation of the Practices in Open ANFO blend explosives ground

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Cast vibration/flyrock Metalliferrous as well as rock Mines in India, fragmentation with respect to in –situ Central Insitute of block size/rock Mining & Fuel mass type and research (CIMFR) explosive type etc. to find out better rock mass explosive energy interaction.  Control of ground vibration/flyrock in deep hole blasting with application of various blends/combinatio ns of ANFO in opencast metal mines.  Define and establish norms and parameters for use of ANFO explosive with respect to changing geo-mining conditions etc.  Optimal explosive design for deep hole open pit blasting in metal mines with futuristic approach.

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 Guidelines for ANFO type explosives.  Enhance the confidence of mine personnel with advancement of scientific techniques in use of ANFO.  Safety of men and machinery and environment concerns.

2. Characterization To study the 3 .00 Interim Duration and dry feasibility of and Final beneficiation reovering the insitu Reports 2 years studies to enrich fines present in over the Nickel content burden materials of from the waste chromite operating lateritic Nickel chromite mines of bearing chromite Sukinda by dry overburden classification. This materials of is also to establish Sukinda, Orissa, that where this an Instiute of uniform feed of Minerals around 0.7-0.8% Ni Technology can be prepared by (IMMT), blending the fines Bhubaneswar collected from (formerly RRL) various resources, to obviate the grinding

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in the caron process of nickel extraction. In addition to this recovery of chromite from coarse fractions as value added material can examined by second stage cyclone.

3. Characterization The proposal has six 9.00 Interim Duration and Optimum fold objectives:- and Final utilization of Reports 3 years Manganese Ore  Mineralogical and geochemical Resources of characterization of Orissa, IMMT, manganese ores Bhubaneswar from mine dumps, in-situ ore bodies and associated and associated Mn- bearing rocks from three manganese formations of Orissa.  Categories of manganese ores viz. siliceous, ferruginous and phosphorus-rich by different physical beneficiation techniques.  Studies on agglomeration of

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fine Mn-rich concentrate and preparation of MnO from Mn- rich concentrate.  Leaching studies of processes products for manganese salt preparation and value addition.  Removal of phosphorus from phos-rich manganese ores through bacteria leaching  Development of flow –sheet and prefeasibility study on optimum utilization.

4. Development of The main objectives 7.40 Interim Duration water resistant of the project are:- and Final ANFO for Reports 3 years blasting in watery  Selection of ammonium nitrate holes, CIMFR, prill, size, density, Dhanbad. porosity and pore distribution.  Development of facility for measurement of oil absorption

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capacity of pores.  Design and development of water resistant fuel composition and mixing process.  Study of water resistant properties of ANFO.  Water percentage with time delay.  Booster sensitivity  Loading density and  Velocity of detonation and fume quality, etc  Field evaluation in hard rock mines including iron ore and lime stone mines and also in a few other mines.  Improvement of water resistance sensitive ANFO suitable for tunneling and earth excavation work at low

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temperature. 5. Systematic study Metal Toxicity: 4.06 Interim Duration of Potential Aluminium metal and Final biomarker of analysis from the Reports 2 years occupational blood samples of health diseases in exposed miners. Miners,NIMH, Attempts to establish Nagpur correlation of the (amalgamated metal concentration project of two with the years of NIMH project I) exposure and other Neoptrin: Potent confounder factors. usage as Biomarker in Aluminium Exposed workers & ii) Investigation on DNA damage biomarker and Immunoglobulin aberration in the workers who are occupationally exposed to copper.

6. Thermal Plasma Thermal Plasma 7.76 Interim Duration dissociation of dissociation of and Final molybdenite for Molybdenite Reports 3 years the production of (MoS2) in a thermal molybdenum plasma reactor

204 metal, Institute of (static). Minerals & 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 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.

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5. To analyse “MO” metal by chemical methods and to characterize properties like density, electrical resistivity, strength and hardness.

7.. Recovery of The application of 17.45 Interim Duration Molybdenum electro-oxidation of and Final values from low low grade Indian Reports 2 years grade molybdenite, Molybdenite ore secondary and secondary molybdenum molybdenum resources such as sources and scraps. synthesis of value added products -Recovery of (Pilot plant- molybdenum from Technology the leach liquor by enabling precipitation facility),NFTDC, methods to get Hyderabad. molybdate salts.

-Modifications and augementation of the existing infrastructure to study the techno- commercial viability of electro-oxidation

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process.

-Synthesis of Molybdenum disilicide from the molybdate salts. The imported price of molybdenum disilicide is about 500 USD per kg.

8. Study of Toxic A) To study the 15.00 Interim & Duration Fumes and toxic gas produced Final 3 years Development of during rock blasting Report Carbon Nanotubes in surface as well as Based Sensing in underground Device, Central mines and establish Institute of its safe limit Mining and Fuel concentration with Research, respect to time. Dhanbad. (B) To develop Nox and CO portable fumes detector suitable for mines and other excavation work. Amity University- Uttar Pradesh, Noida, who hae the know-how of Nanotechnology, will develop prototype nanotube

207 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 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

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and Fuel Research)- CSIR

9. Development of Hydrofrac stress 3.4 Interim & Duration state of the art measurement Final facilities for In- technique is the Reports 3 years situ stress simplest and measurement by cheapest technique hydrofracture available to measure method in porous in-situ stress tensors. and fractured But it suffers from rocks, NIRM, limitation in porous Karnataka and fractured 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.

10. Production of The aim and 8.1 Interim & Duration

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Ferro nickel from objective of present Final 3 years chromite proposal work to Reports overburden (COB) produce Fe-Ni from and Nickel laterite chromite ore by Thermal overburden/ nickel Plasma Process, lateritic ores by Institute of selective reduction Mineral & roasting followed Technology, by magnetic CSIR, separation and Bhubaneswar. thermal plasma smelting of the magnetic fraction.

11. Development of Development of 5.00 Interim & Duration Rapid analytical digitally enhanced Final procedures for thin layer Reports 2 years Cobalt, Chromium chromatographic and Nickel, method (DE-TLC) JNARDDC, for detection and Nagpur separation of cobalt, chromium and nickel in respective ores and secondary resources.

12. Mineral Detailed mineral 33.56 Interim & Duration systematic and systematic to Final pre-concentration appraise about PGE Reports 3 years of PGE values characteristics vis-à- from low grade vis rock/ore types. chrome ores of Development of

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Boula mines, suitable Orissa, Institute of beneficiation Minerals and techniques/processes Materials will for pre- Technology, concentration of Bhubaneswar. these valuable metals. A flow sheet will be developed based on the experimental studies which may help in future processing of PGE bearing materials.

13. A pilot study on :Evaluation of dust 13.23 Interim & Duration Health Status of exposure profile of final mine workers and selected workers in Reports 2 years nearby population iron ore mines. around iron ore mines, National Qualitative Institute of Miners Evaluation of Health, Nagpur. potability of drinking water in and around iron ore mines.

Health status evaluation of selected mine workers in iron ore mines.

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Health status evaluation of school children and general population residing near iron ore mines.

14. Characterisation Chemical and 10.00 Interim & Duration of Indian lean mineralogical Final grade magnesite characterization of Report 3 years ore and Indian magnesite. improvement of Phase and its high microstructure temperature development study refaractory with firing properties with or temperature. without Improvement of beneficiation, refractory properties Central Glass & of magnesite with ceramic Research and without Institute, kolkata beneficiation. Development of flow sheet and study of techno-economic feasibility.

Total A 143.46

B. New Schemes

1. Development of a Development, 32.50 Interim & Duration fluidized bed design and Final technique for dry characterization Reports 3 years beneficiation of studies of a novel

212 low grade coal air-dense-media and minerals, fluidized bed Indian Institute of system. Technology, Kharagpur Performance test of the designed system for low grade coal and minerals.

To study effect of particle size and other operating parameters on beneficiation efficiency.

Hydrodynamics studies of the system with reference to influence of gas velocity, density, mixture of particles and height.

Mathematical modeling and CFD simulation of the system to predict performace of the system.

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surface methodology.

2. Micellar enhanced Removal of toxic 20.00 Interim & Duration ultrafiltration to metal ions like lead, Final treat the metal ion cadmium, chromium Reports 3 years containing waste etc. from the mining water and wastewater, metal recovery of extraction and metals, Indian finishing industries Institute of etc. Technology, Kharagpur.

3. Development of To develop a fuzzy 22.00 Interim & Duration Mathematical logic based Final Model (using mathematical model reports 3 years fuzzy logic) to to maintain the Control superheat superheat of the of Aluminium electrolysis process Electrolysis Bath, with the preset limits Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre, Nagpur

4. Studies on To undertake a 41.00 Interim & 3 years. exploration, detailed regional Final reserve estimation exploration program Reports and evolving to identify unknown

214 environmental and unidentified friendly bauxite cappings exploitation from parts of AP and strategies for Orissa using a bauxite deposits combined Remote from parts of sensing and field EGMB of Andhra studies. Pradesh and Orissa States, Delta Studies Institute, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

Total B 115.50

C.Future 91.04 Projects

D. IEC Scheme 50.00

Total 400.00 A+B+C+D

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NEW S&T SCHEMES RECEIVED FOR GRANT-IN-AID FROM MINISTRY OF MINES

NEW SCHEMES

1. Development of a fluidized bed technique for dry beneficiation of low grade coal and minerals, Indian institute of Technology, Kharagpur (Duration 3 years) Rs. 52 lakhs

Objective: Development, design and characterization studies of a novel air-dense-media fluidized bed system. Performance test of the designed system for low grade coal and minerals. To study effect of particle size and other operating parameters on beneficiation efficiency. Hydrodynamics studies of the system with eference to influence of gas velocity. Mathematical modeling and CFD simulation of the system to predict performance of the system. Optimization of process by response surface methodology.

2. Micellar enhanced ultrafiltration to treat the metal ion containing waste water and recovery of metals, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. (Duration 3 years) Rs. 20 lakhs.

Objective: Removal of toxic metal ions like lead, cadmium, chromium etc. from the mining wastewater, metal extraction and finishing industries etc.

3. Development of mathermatical Model (using Fuzzzy logic ) to control superheat of aluminium Electrolysis bath, JNARDDC,Nagpur (Duration 3 years) Rs. 32 lakhs.

Objective: Objective of the project is to develop a fuzzy logic based mathematical model to maintain the superheat of the electrolysis process within the present limits.

4. Studies on exploration, reserve estimation and evolving environmental friendly exploitation strategies for bauxite deposits from parts of EGMB of Andhra Pradesh and Orissa States, Delta studies Institute, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (Duration 3 years) Rs. 41 lakhs.

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