Pre – Feasibility Report

PRE – FEASIBILITY REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. No. Content

1.0 Executive Summary 2.0 Introduction of Project and Background Information 3.0 Project Description

4.0 Site Analysis

5.0 Planning Brief 6.0 Proposed Infrastructure 7.0 Rehabilitation & Resettlement 8.0 Project Schedule 9.0 Analysis of Proposal Annexure Plates 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Particulars Details Project Name Hudo Ki Dhani Gypsum Permit Area Location Near Village – Hudo Ki Dhani, Tehsil- Baytoo & District – Barmer, (Rajasthan) Latitude 25°57'10.60"N To 25°57'13.90"N Longitude 71° 36'28.90"E To 71° 36'33.10"E Toposheet No. 40O/9 & 40N/12 Total Permit area 0.5278 hectare Mineable Reserves 8709 MT Capacity Proposed production – 3484 TPA of Gypsum Life of mine -- Ultimate depth of mining 100 mRL Estimated project cost 08.00 Lac. EMP Cost 0.50 Lac / annum Power Requirement No electricity is required. Fuel Requirement 0.5 KLD DG Set No Highest and Lowest Elevation S. No. Particulars Elevation (mRL) 1. Highest 102 2. Lowest 101

Land use Pvt. Agriculture Land Nearest Habitation/ Town Hudo Ki Dhani village, about 3.0 km in WNW direction from the Permit Area. Nearest Airport Airport – Jodhpur about 142 km in ENE direction from the Permit area. Nearest Highway SH – 40, about 16 km in E direction from the Permit area. NH-112, about 9 km in S direction from the Permit area. Nearest Railway Station Nearest Railway Station is Baytoo Railway station about – 17 km in SSE direction from the Permit area. Power Supply Hudo Ki Dhani village, about 3.0 km in WNE direction from the Permit Area. Nearest Telephone Hudo Ki Dhani village, about 3.0 km in WNE direction from the Permit Area.. Nearest Dispensary and Govt. Hudo Ki Dhani village, about 3.0 km in WNE Hospital direction from the Permit Area. Educational Facility Hudo Ki Dhani village, about 3.0 km in WNE direction from the Permit Area. Water Demand and Supply 1.50 KLD Nearest Tourist Places None within the study area Defense Installations None within the study area Archeological Features None within the study area Ecological Sensitive Zones -- Nearest Streams/ Rivers/ Water -- Bodies (from mine boundary) Seismic Zone Seismic zone – II. 2. INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT /BACKGROUND INFORMATION The LOI (Letter of Intent) vide letter no. ME/BAD./GYPSUM/ STP/2017-18/961 on dated 26/12/2017 issued in favor of Shri Sida Ram S/o Shri. Moola Ram, Near Village Paruoni Meghawalon Ki Dhani, Hudo ki Dhani (Kosariya), Tehsil – Baytoo, District – Barmer, (Raj.) Pin – 344035, for Hudo Ki Dhani Gypsum Permit Area, Near Village – Hudo Ki Dhani, Tehsil – Baytoo, District – Barmer, (Raj.), Total Permit Area – 0.5278 Hect, Khasra No. 496/303 . Refer Annexure No. - I Copy of Letter of Intent (LOI) Refer Annexure No. II: Copy of Jamabandi & Khasra Map 2.1 Identification of the project and project proponent Name of the Project - Hudo Ki Dhani Gypsum Permit Area Location - Near Village – Hudo Ki Dhani Tehsil - Baytoo Distt. - Barmer (Rajasthan)

Proposed Production - 3484 TPA of Gypsum Total Mine Area - 0.5278 hectare (Pvt. Agriculture Land) Applicant Address R/o. Near Village Paruoni Meghawalon Ki Dhani, Shri Sida Ram Hudo ki Dhani (Kosariya), S/o Shri. Moola Ram Tehsil – Baytoo, District – Barmer, (Raj.) Pin – 344035

2.2 Brief description of the nature of the project: Permit area of Gypsum is new Permit area 0.5278 hectare (Pvt. Agriculture Land), Near Village – Hudo Ki Dhani, Tehsil- Baytoo & District –Barmer, Rajasthan. Mining will be carried out by semi - mechanized opencast method. Loading of mineral is being done with the help of Trucks Through road transportation. Proposed production is 3484 TPA of Gypsum.

2.3 Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region: The basic objective of the project is to effective utilization of mineral in the country or region. Gypsum is the world's most commonly used in, flooring, road construction, tiles, cement industries as a binding material and the gypsum is also using for manufacturing of plaster of paris (P .O.P) for interior decorative work. Farmers use gypsum powder as a direct fertilizer for reconditioning of alkali soil for reducing the alkalinity and improving crop productivity. 2.4 Demands-supply gap: There is large demand of Gypsum, flooring, road construction, tiles, building cement industries as a binding material and the gypsum is also using for manufacturing of plaster of paris (P .O.P) for interior decorative work. Farmers use gypsum powder as a direct fertilizer for recondition of alkali soil for reducing the alkalinity and improving crop productivity. 2.5 Imports vs. indigenous production There will be no import for the project. There will be indigenous inputs in the entire mining activity. 2.6 Export possibility It is mineral to be procured from local market. No export is feasible. The mineral will be used in flooring, road construction, building cement industries as a binding material and the gypsum is also using for manufacturing of plaster of paris (P .O.P) for interior decorative work. Farmers use gypsum powder as a direct fertilizer for recondition of alkali soil for reducing the alkalinity and improving crop productivity. 2.7 Domestic/export markets

There is demand of Gypsum for flooring, cement industries as a binding material and the gypsum is also using for manufacturing of plaster of paris (P .O.P) for interior decorative work. Gypsum powder is used by farmers as a direct fertilizer for reconditioning of alkali soil for reducing the alkalinity and improving crop productivity. 2.8 Employment generation (direct or indirect due to the project) 5 people are employed. Most of the people are employs from nearby villages.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects: The project is mining unit of Gypsum in the permit area of 0.5278 hectare (Pvt. Agriculture Land), near village – Hudo Ki Dhani, Tehsil- Baytoo & District – Barmer, Rajasthan, It is proposed to produce 3484 TPA of Gypsum. No Interlinked or Interdependent project. Product from this mine is used in flooring, , cement industries as a binding material and the gypsum is also using for manufacturing of plaster of paris (P .O.P) for interior decorative work. Farmers use gypsum powder as a direct fertilizer for reconditioning of alkali soil for reducing the alkalinity and improving crop productivity. 3.2 Location (Location map & Key plan is attached as Plate no. I & II respectively). State : Rajasthan District : Barmer Tehsil : Baytoo Near Village : Hudo Ki Dhani The entire project area is 0.5278 hectare. (Pvt. Agriculture Land)

Google images of the Permit lease Area

TOPO-SHEET NO. WITH LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE

The Permit area forms a part of Survey of India Topo-sheet no. 40O/9 & 40N/12

The Permit area is situated between Latitudes 25°57'10.60"N To 25°57'13.90"N & Longitudes 71° 36'28.90"E To 71° 36'33.10"E The Permit area is about 3.0 km away from Hudo Ki Dhani Village in WNW direction. District Headquarter Barmer is about 29 km in SSW direction from the Permit area. The highest and lowest elevation of the mining area is – S. No. Particulars Elevation (mRL) 1. Highest 102 2. Lowest 101 3.3 Details of Alternate Site Considered and the Basis of Selecting the Proposed Site, Particularly the Environmental Considerations Gone Into should be Highlighted: Mining is site-specific project hence no alternate site is considered.

3.4 Size/Magnitude of Operation It is proposed to produce 3484 TPA of Gypsum from the Permit area of 0.5278 hectare by open cast semi - mechanized method of mining.

3.5 Project description with process details: It is a mining project of Gypsum from the Permit area of 0.5278 hectare, situated at near village – Hudo Ki Dhani, Tehsil- Baytoo & District – Barmer, Rajasthan. Proposed production is 3484 TPA of Gypsum. The mineral produced here is used in, building, domestic construction, cement industries as a binding material and the gypsum is also using for manufacturing of plaster of paris (P .O.P) for interior decorative work. Gypsum powder is used by farmers as a direct fertilizer for reconditioning of alkali soil for reducing the alkalinity and improving crop productivity. The method of mining is opencast Semi-mechanized method. Mining Method:- The mineral Gypsum is overlain by private agriculture land so for the exploitation of mineral there is requirement of removal of the over burden and stack soil cover separately at the appropriate location. Since the deposit occurs at a depth of 1.0m and the average thickness 0.75 mt and sufficient to mineable. Semi mechanized open cast mining is the suitable method for removal of Gypsum. The Removal of Gypsum will be carried out as per requirement. The overburden and mineral will be excavated with the help of excavator. Overburden will be removed and transportation of Gypsum from permit area pit to tractors and Trucks. The overburden is unconsolidated and alluvium sand. The mineralized bed is massive and homogeneous easily extractable with help of excavator. In view the above drilling and blasting of rock would not be required. Machineries for removal of Gypsum will arranged on hire basis by applicant. Detail of production and dispatch of gypsum:- It is not huge practice and removal of gypsum will be done only up to 01 mt depth from surface. Gypsum is surface deposit and excavation will be done as per demand. As per demand mineral will be mined out and dispatched directly to user industries. Drilling:- In gypsum mining no drilling is required. Blasting:- In Gypsum mining blasting is not required. Loading & Transportation: - Gypsum Loading & Transportation is done by excavator & trucks/ tractors.

Deposit of mineral Gypsum Area (in sqmt) MT 5278 8709 Year Wise Production of Gypsum Year Production in Tons 1st Year 3484 2nd Year 1742 3rd Year 1306 4th Year 1306 5th Year 871

Note: - Source Mining Scheme Total Mineable Reserves = 8709 MT

Flow Chart showing the Lease operation:

Le ase

Excavation

Transportation

3.6 Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final products, mode of transport of raw material and finished product: No Raw material is required for production of mineral i.e. Gypsum will be produced by opencast semi mechanized method of mining. The proposed production is 3484 TPA of Gypsum of it will be transported to users by using tractor trolley & trucks.

3.7 Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined. Not applicable.

3.8 Availability of water its source, energy/power requirement and source: The total water requirement for the project is estimated 1.50 KLD. Water for mining operation (dust suppression) and for domestic & drinking purpose is being supplied from PHED supply & Hand pump/Tube well situated nearby village through water tankers. S. No. Purpose Total Requirement (KLD) 1 Dust suppression 0.25 2 Drinking & other purposes 0.75 3 Green belt 0.50 Total 1.50

Ground Water Table

HIGHEST CONTOUR 102 mRL LOWEST CONTOUR 101 mRL

ULTIMATE DEPTH 100mRL

WATER TABLE 29 mRL (70 m BGL) mRL (60 m BGL) Proposed working will not intersect Ground

Fuel (HSD) will be obtained from authorized public fuel station & about 0.5 KLD H.S.D. will be used in machineries & transport equipment during mining.

Equipment & Machineries: The mining machineries to be used in proposed mining operation are as below:• List of Machineries

S. No. Machine 1 Excavator 2 Dumper 3 Tractors 3.9 Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management /disposal: Top Soil in the area and it will be collected and stack separately at appropriate place after the permit area of gypsum it will be used for reclamation. Nature of waste: Overburden & mineral rejects.

Dumping Site of Waste: - Generated waste will be separately stacked and will be used to backfill the excavated area after five years and later on area will be used for reclamation.

3.10 Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose

Application for prior Presentation for Environmental Environmental EC before DEAC Clearance Clearance (Form I & Pre-Feasibility Report

Compliance of EC Commencement Condition of mining Operation

Submission of Corrective Compliance measures to meet report to concern the norms in EC, authority if any

4. SITE ANALYSIS a) Connectivity Connectivity Details from Project Site:

S. Particulars Details No. The village Hudo Ki Dhani is about 3.0 Km in WNW Road direction. Tehsil Baytoo is about 17 km in SSE direction & 1. Connectivity District headquarter Barmer is about 29 km in SSW direction from the Permit area. Nearest SH – 40, about 16 km in E direction from the Permit area. 2. Highway NH-112, about 9 km in S direction from the Permit area. Nearest Nearest Railway Station is Baytu Railway station about – 17 3. Railway km in SSE direction from the Permit area. Station Nearest Airport – Jodhpur about 142 km in ENE direction from the 4. Airport Permit area.

4.2 Land form, land use and land ownership

The Permit area is generally flat area. The highest elevation of the Permit area is 102 mRL and lowest elevation is 101 mRL.

Type of Land Area in Hectares Pvt. Agriculture Land 0.5278 Total 0.5278

4.3 Topography The Permit area is situated between Latitudes 25°57'10.60"N To 25°57'13.90"N & Longitudes 71° 36'28.90"E To 71° 36'33.10"E The highest contour in the area is 102 mRL and the lowest is being-110 mRL. This area under mining lease is flat. There is no public road is passing through in the area. 4.4 New Land use Pattern The Permit area is Pvt. Agriculture Land (0.5278 hectare). There is no village or hutments within the Permit area. Land use pattern is given as below :Present Land use pattern (Hects.) Land use Category S. No. Pre Operational Phase

1 Top Soil Dump -- 2 Waste Dump (External) -- 3 Excavation (Voids Only) - 4 Road -- 5 Built Up Area -- 6 Township Area -- 7 Afforestation -- 8 Reclamation (Backfilled) -- 9 Mineral Storage -- 10 Processing (Crushing) -- 11 Undisturbed Area 0.5278 Total 0.5278

4.5 New Infrastructure: There is some new infrastructure is available in the permit area. All necessary infrastructures as per required will be developed. Site services as per Mines Rules 1956 are developed. First-Aid station with all necessary medical facilities, Toilets as per the provisions of Mines Rules is developed. Regular medical checkup of the mine employees is being carried out as per the provisions of Mines Rules 1956. 4.6 Soil classification: Soils are shallow with deep gravel encrusted with CaCO3. The texture of the soils in general varies from sandy to sandy loam but in deltaic areas of the Luni River south to southwest of Sanchore, the soils are loamy alluvium. The pH value ranges from 7.0 to 9.0 and in general, the soils have a higher pH. The nature of the soils can be broadly described fine-sorted sand on the dunes and coarse to medium textured soils on the plains with a tendency for increase in fine particles. The soils in the eastern parts of the district are shallow, covering partly weathered rocks and calcareous gravely material. Soils along the hill slopes are mostly shallow consisting of weathered rock and calcareous gravely materials. The fertility status of the soils in general is low and the proportion of organic matter varies from 0.2 to 1.0 per cent. The soils of the district can be broadly divided into three types. 4.7 Regional geology & local geology:

A. Regional geology:- The geological sequence worked out by G.S.I is given as under. Formation Age Lithology Recent to sub recent Sand, sandy soil, kankar, vast gypsum & selenite deposit

Kapurdi formation Lower to middle Fuller's earth Eocene Mandhi formation & Lower Eocene to Clays & ferruginous sandstone grey & Akli formation upper Paleocene black Shales with or without lignite inter calations, bentonite, siliceous earth Fateh garh formation Middle Paleocene to Sandstone upper Cretaceous Lathi formation Triassic –Jurassic Sandstone Malani igneous rock Late Precambrian Rhyolite Granite & associated intrusives

B. Local geology:- Geologically, the mining permit area belonging to recent to sub recent sandstone in the major litho unit of the area. The stratigraphic sequence of the litho unit of the area present as fallow :  Thickness of gypsum 0.75 m.  Formation - Recent & Subrecent - Gypsum - Aeolian Sand 4.8 Climatic details The climate of the Barmer District in summer season from mid March to June and touches the temp. of 46 ° C. Mansoon arrive in the month of July heralded by dust and thunderstorms. The city annually receive around 350 mm average of rainfall . Source: CGWB, Barmer

4.9 Social Infrastructure  The infrastructure like toilets, first aid stations etc. has been developed near mine site.  The nearest village is Hudo Ki Dhani health & educational facilities (in the form of primary schools) are available there.  Medical facilities, Primary Health Centre are there in the area, imparting services, for advance medical facilities. In each village one health worker has been appointed by the Govt. to provide primary health facilities.  Village people are availing drinking water facilities generally from the hand pump, open well and tube well. The water supply is also supplied through tanker in few villages. During summer scarcity of water has been noticed.  Communication services like post office and telephones are available in the nearby village. Some of the villagers are having mobile phones.  An occupational health unit has been organized and the proposed measures will be adopted:  Pre & Periodical Medical Checkup program for all the workers.  Compulsory medical checkup program and first-aid box with necessary equipment has been provided.  Training for workers regarding occupational hazards.  Safety equipment i.e. dusts mask, safety shoes, gloves etc.

5.0PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Planning concept It is produce 8709 MT of Gypsum of the Permit area. It is situated in Barmer District of Rajasthan.

5.2 Population projection Man power requirement for mining is estimated to be 5 Nos. Most of the employees will be recruited from neighboring village depending upon the availability of skilled & unskilled people. Migration of highly educated and skilled person will take place but it will be on temporary basis. So there will no permanent migration of people, hence there will be no population projection.

5.3: LAND: STAGE WISE LAND USE AND RECLAMATION AREA (Ha.)

Land use Category Pre Post Operational S. No. Operational Operational Phase Phase Phase 1 Top Soil Dump ------2 Waste Dump (External) -- 0.0346 -- 3 Excavation (Voids Only) - 0.2824 -- 4 Road ------5 Built Up Area -- 0.0052 -- 6 Township Area ------7 Afforestation -- 0.0773 0.2454 8 Reclamation (Backfilled) -- -- 0.2824 9 Mineral Storage ------10 Processing (Crushing) ------11 Undisturbed Area 0.5278 0.1283 -- Total 0.5278 0.5278 0.5278

Total plantation 0.33 ha. will be planted on along the lease area.

POST MINING LAND USE OF CORE ZONE WITH ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT Land Use (In Ha.) S. Description Water Public No. Backfilled Undisturbed Total Body Use 1 Top Soil Dump ------2 External Waste Dump ------(a) Excavation (Voids) ------3 (b) Excavation (backfilled) 0.2824 ------0.2824 4 Road ------5 Built Up Area ------6 Township Area ------7 Afforestation 0.2454 ------0.2454 8 Mineral Storage ------9 Undisturbed Area ------Total 0.5278 ------0.5278

5.4 Assessment of infrastructure demand (physical and social) Temporary office and stores will be provided in the permit area. Specified first- aid box with all necessary facilities will be maintained at the site office and the rest shelter as per Mines Act-1952. Medical facilities, Primary Health Centre are there in the area, imparting services, for advance medical facilities. Communication services like post office and telephones are available in the nearby village. 5.5 Facilities provided: 5.5.1 Infrastructure

Additional facilities will be made as per the requirement. Arrangements for safe and healthy working conditions. Provision of Drinking water from nearby villages or through tankers in dry period.

5.5.2 Landscaping and green belt development It is proposed to plant total no. 70 saplings in the post operational phase. Year wise plantation is shown on the conceptual plan.

Requirements for Plants for Afforestation and Reclamation

Along the Lease Outside the lease On Backfill area Top Soil Dumps Total Boundary area Year Area No. of Area No. of Area No. of Area No. of Area No. of (Ha.) Trees (Ha.) Trees (Ha.) Trees (Ha.) Trees (Ha.) Trees I 0.1741 70 ------0.1741 70 Total 0.1741 70 ------0.1741 70

Place of proposed plantation: A number of species will be planted suitable to climate conditions this area of like Khejri, Neem, Shiris, Kaner, Pipal, Nilgiri, Lemon, Ber, etc. In addition, forest officials will be consulted for other suitable species. The afforested area will be encircled by a boundary of local thorny bushes to protect it from cattle’s and regular watering thrice/twice a week (except monsoon) and maturing as required will be done. Protection of Plants: Following measures are proposed for protection of plants. The expected rate survival is assumed at 50%. To improve the survival rate in the adverse climate condition necessary consultation would be taken from the Forest department. Proposed plantation area shall be fenced properly for improving the survival rate. Plantation will be carried out in the applied permit area in phased manner. 5.5.3 Health and safety system During the opencast working, and allied activities, all the precautionary measures shall be taken into account as per MMR 1961 and MCDR 1988 for safety and security. Following Safety & Security measures will be enforced;  Moving front of the quarry shall have temporary fencing.  Permanent fencing is being provided where quarry has reached the ultimate pit limit.  Mine entrance will have a permanent check post and record shall be maintained of all persons / vehicles entering the permit area.  Round the clock security arrangement shall be provided to prevent inadvertent entry of persons.  Mitigation measures will be taken in respect to non - compliance.  Inspection of regular operation of Pollution Control Equipment  Review of the safety practices being followed and additional safety measures if necessary.  Identification of the unsafe conditions/ practices preventing in the shops for elimination of hazard, if any  Arrangement of training to develop safety awareness among all staffs of the works  Preparation of safety codes/ manuals of operations and will be distributed to workers.

5.5.4 Disaster Management and risk assessment In spite of following all the precautionary measures and following all safety rules, regulations and procedures, in mining accidents cannot be ruled out completely. The applicant will formulate a Disaster Management Plan with the approval of DGMS. Following are the accidents which can take place in semi - mechanised opencast mining and measures proposed to be taken.  Fall of human beings or fall of machines from benches/ dumps/haul roads.  Fire & Explosion in machinery.  Emergency situation due to social reason such as public unrest, terrorism etc. Preventive Measures:  Fire fighting equipment in the machinery/ workshop/ office will be maintained. Persons will be trained in the use of fire fighting equipment and mock rehearsal will be conducted.  Training of security personnel.  Procedures as laid down in Disaster Management Plan to be followed. Training; Persons will be trained in the following:  Knowledge of Chemicals and use of protective equipment.  Procedures for reporting emergencies.  Location and use of fire fighting equipment.  Knowledge of alarm system and siren.  Evacuation procedures.  Training in first aid as per Mines Rules 1955.

Emergency Equipment & Facilities:  Mobiles.  Fire fighting equipments. Emergency medical supplies.  Other protective equipment’s i.e. goggles, helmet, face shield, hand gloves, safety belts, barricade tape.

First Aid station as per the provisions of Mines Rules 1955. 6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE S. No. Particulars Details 1 Mining Area 0.5278 hectares. 2 Residential Area Not Applicable 3 Connectivity The village Hudo Ki Dhani is about 3.0 Km in WNW direction. Tehsil Baytoo is about 17 km in SSE direction & District headquarter Barmer is about 29 km in SSW direction from the Permit area. SH – 40, about 16 km in E direction from the Permit area. NH-112, about 9 km in S direction from the Permit area. Nearest Railway Station is Baytu Railway station about – 17 km in SSE direction from the Permit area. Airport – Jodhpur about 142 km in ENE direction from the Permit area. 4 Green Belt In the post operational phase about 70 saplings will be planted along the permit area & backfilled area. 5 Social Physical & Social Infrastructure will be provided, and Infrastructure if necessary, other facilities will also be provided by the Permit holder. 6 Water Management 1.50 KLD, Source: PHED supply & Hand pump / tube wells by water tankers. 7 Sewerage System Domestic Effluent treated in soak pits and overflow used for plantation 8 Industrial Waste N.A. Management 9 Solid Waste Overburden and mineral reject will be backfilled after Management 5 years and will be utilized reclamation. 10 Power requirement AS per requirement 7. REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT PLAN There is no human settlement within the applied area. No human settlement will be disturbed due to the mining activity. So, no Rehabilitation and Resettlement is proposed. 8. PROJECT SCHEDULE 8.1 Proposed schedule and approval for implementation The proposed project will be continuing operate after getting the Environmental Clearance from DEAC Barmer.

8.2 Project cost estimation Estimated Project Cost for the proposed project is Rs. 8.00 Lacs

(A) Capital Investment Site Facilities = Rs. 50,000/- Approach road = Rs. 40,000/- Machinery & Tools = Rs. 4,00,000/- Financial Assurance = Rs. 1,00,000/- Social fund & activities = Rs 50,000/- EMP Fund = Rs. 50,000/- Miscellaneous = Rs. 1,10,000/- Total = 1.00 Lacs

(B) Operational cost- The mineral will be mined from the mining Permit area, the cost of per ton mining will be app. 300-400/- per ton.

8.3 ECONOMIC VIABILITY The anticipated cost of mining is Rs. 300-400/- per ton cost. Average sale value is assumed at Rs500-600/- ton of Gypsum Hence, the project is viable. 9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL  Project will create direct & indirect employment opportunities within the surrounding region. Unit will use good faith efforts to employ local people from the nearby villages depending upon the availability of skilled & unskilled man-power surrounding the project site.  In the proposed project would require significant workforce of non-technical and technical persons. Migration of highly education and skilled experience will result in increase of literacy in the surrounding villages.  In addition, the proposed project shall enhance the prospects of employment.  Assessment of the potential socioeconomic benefits during mining focused primarily on work force requirements, acquisition of supplies, and the temporary increased demand for services related to the mining project like food, housing, communications, law enforcement, medical care, local transportation etc. Due to these, additional revenue to local suppliers for required products and services related to the construction and operation phases of the project will generate.  Thus, mining activities will provide numerous new, although temporary, work opportunities for both skilled and unskilled labor, as well as contribute significantly to the local economy.  Additional government revenue expected from royalty, taxes, duties and other fees.  An added benefit to the proposed project will result in considerable growth of stimulating the industrial and commercial activities in the state. Small

and medium scale industries may be further developed as a consequence.

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