District Survey Report for Akola District

DISTRICT SURVEY REPORT FOR AKOLA DISTRICT

FOR

A. SAND MINING OR RIVER BED MINING B. MINERALS OTHER THAN SAND MINING OR RIVER BED MINING

(Revision 01)

Prepared under

A] Appendix –X of MoEFCC, GoI notification S.O. 141(E) dated 15.1.2016 B] Sustainable Sand Mining Guidelines C] MoEFCC, GoI notification S.O. 3611(E) dated 25.07.2018

Declaration

In compliance to the notifications, guidelines issued by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, New Delhi, District Survey Report (Rev. 01) for Akola district is prepared and published.

Place : Akola

Date : District Collector, Akola

Index

Sr. Description Page No. No. 1 District Survey Report for Sand Mining Or River Bed Mining 1-57 1.0 Introduction 02 Brief Introduction of Akola district 03 Salient Features of Akola District 07 2.0 Overview of Mining Activity in the district 09 3.0 List of the Mining Leases in the district with Location, area 11 and period of validity Location of Sand Ghats along the Rivers in the district 15 4.0 Detail of Royalty/Revenue received in last three years from 16 Sand Scooping activity 5.0 Details of Production of Sand or Bajri or minor mineral in last 16 three Years 6.0 Process of Deposition of Sediments in the rivers of the 16 District Stream Flow Guage Map for rivers in Akola district 20 Siltation Map for rivers in Akola district 21 7.0 General Profile of the district 22 8.0 Land Utilization Pattern in the District : Forest, Agriculture, 25 Horticulture, Mining etc. 9.0 Physiography of the District 28 River Inventory of the district 29 Basin Map for Akola district is drawn as 30 Confluence Points for the rivers in the district 31 Rivers marked on toposheets 32 HFL Maps for rivers 34 L & Cross sections for rivers 37 10.0 Rain Fall Data for Akola district 40 11.00 Geology and Mineral Wealth 41 Geological Map For Akola District 44 District wise details of river or stream and other sand sources 45 District wise availability of sand and gravel or aggregate resources 46 Drainage System with description of main rivers 47 Salient Features of important rivers and streams 47 List of Sand Spots 48 Annual Deposition 51 2 District Survey Report for Minerals Other Than Sand Mining Or 58-113 River Bed Mining 1.0 Introduction 59 Brief Introduction of Akola district 60 Salient Features of Akola District 64 2.0 Overview of Mining Activity in the district 66 3.0 General Profile of the district 68 Location of leases on Map of District 69 4.0 Geology of the District 70 Minerals Available in the District 71 Geological Map of Akola District 72 5.0 Drainage and irrigation Pattern 73 6.0 Land Utilization Pattern in the District : Forest, Agriculture, 75 Horticulture, Mining etc. Mining Area 77 7.0 Surface Water And Ground Water Scenario 78 8.0 Rainfall of the district and Climatic Conditions 82

9.0 Details of the mining leases in the district as per the following format 84 10.0 Details of Royalty or Revenue received in last three years 92 11.0 Details of Production of Minor Mineral in last three years 92 : (Approx. Quantity) 12.0 Mineral Map of District 93 13.0 List of Letter of Intent (LOI)Holders in the district along with its 94 validity as per following format 14.0 Total Mineral Reserves Available in the District 96 15.0 Quality / Grade of Mineral available in the District 96 16.0 Use of Mineral 96 17.0 Demand and Supply of the Mineral in last three years 96 18.0 Mining Leases marked on District Map 98 19.0 Details of the area of where there is a cluster of mining leases 99 viz. no. of mining leases. Location 20.0 Details of Eco sensitive area 100 21.0 Impact on the Environment (Air, Water, Noise Soil, Flora & Fauna, 102 Land Use, agriculture, forest etc.) due to mining activity 22.0 Remedial measures to mitigate the impact of mining on 104 Environment 23. Reclamation of Mined Out Area (best practice already implemented 105 in the district, requirement as per rules and regulations , proposed reclamation plan) 24. Risk Assessment 106 25. Disaster Management Plan 111 26. Plantation and Green Belt Development 113 27. Any other information 113 3 District Survey Report for Other Minerals Like Coal, Limestone, 114- Dolomite 115 1.0 Details of leases for other minerals like Coal, Limestone and dolomite 115 4 Annexure Annexure -1 Procedure to scrutinize Minor Mineral proposals 116 Annexure -2 Procedure to monitor compliances of Minor Mineral 117 Leases Annexure -3 Demand and Supply for Akola District 118 Annexure -4 MoEFCC, GoI notification S.O. 3611(E) dated 25.07.2018 Annexure -5 L Sections and Cross Sections for rivers flowing through Akola district Annexure -6 Sections for Sand Ghats 2019-20 (Amendment Proposed for F.Y. 2019-20)

Amendments to DSR

Sr. No. Amendment Amendment Details Amendment Date Page No. Sheet No. 1 01 Amendment in DSR Rev 01 dated------Complete DSR

DISTRICT SURVEY REPORT FOR AKOLA DISTRICT

PART –A

FOR SAND MINING OR RIVER BED MINING

Prepared under

A] Appendix –X of MoEFCC, GoI notification S.O. 141(E) dated 15.1.2016 B] Sustainable Sand Mining Guidelines C] MoEFCC, GoI notification S.O. 3611(E) dated 25.07.2018

1.0 Introduction :

Hon’ble Supreme Court of India vide its judgement dated February 27,2012 and further relief amendment dated April 16,2012 directed all state, union territories and ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt. of India, New Delhi to screen mining of minor minerals leases within the purview of EIA notification 2006 and made requirement of environmental clearance to minor minerals less than 5 ha compulsory.

Ministry of Environment & Forest , GoI vide its office Memorandum L-11011/47/2011.IA.II(M) dated 18.05.2012 directed mass to comply Ho’ble Supreme Court decision.

Further streamlining of environmental clearance procedures, MOEFCC, GoI amended EIA notification 2006 vide S.O. 141(E) dated 15.01.2016 where procedure for preparation of District Survey Report (DSR) for minor minerals has been prescribed.

Further the procedure for preparation of DSR and format is amended vide MOEFCC notification S.O. 3611(E) dated 25.07.2018. The subjected DSR is defined at “ Appendix -X (See Paragraph 7(iii)(a)” of the notification S.O.141(E)dated 15.01.2016 and S.O. 3611(E) dated 25.07.2018

Accordingly this document is prepared by DEIAA, Akola, Maharashtra State.

Akola district has constituted District Environmental Impact Assessment Authority vide letter 29/Khanikarma/C No 1/WS 675/2016 dated 10 May 2016 and comprised as

Sr. No. Name of the Member/Expert Designation Role 1 Shri. Jitendra S. Papalkar District Collector, Akola Chairman 2 Shri. P.J. Lonkar D.C.F.Akola Member 3 Dr. Subhash Bhadange Expert Member (Non Govt. Member Official) 4 Shri. Sanjay Khadase S.D.O. Member Secreatary

Akola district has constituted District Expert Appraisal Committee Authority vide letter 29/Khanikarma/C No 1/WS 675/2016 dated 10 May 2016 and comprised as

Sr. Name of the Member/Expert Designation Role No. 1 Ex. Engineer, Irrigation,Akola Ex. Engineer Chairman 2 Sr. D.F.O. Akola D.F.O. Akola Member 3 Sr. Geologist, G.S.D.A. Akola Sr. Geologist Member 4 Representative of D.H.O., Akola --- Member 5 Ex. Engr. Irrigation, Z.P.Akola Ex. Engineer Member

6 Representative of M.P.C.B. R.O. S.R.O. MPCB, Amt. Member Amravati 7 Expert Member Dr. Shivkumar Tale Member 8 Expert Member Dr. Kirti Shah Member 9 Expert Member Dr.H.K. Deshmukh Member 10 Asst. Engineer, P.W.D. Akola Asst. Engineer Member 11 District Mining Officer,Akola D.M.O. Akola Member Secretary

Brief Introduction of Akola district :

Akola is a district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Akola district is one of the eleven districts of Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra State. It is situated in the northern part of the State abutting Madhya Pradesh and lies between north latitudes 20°16’ and 21°17’ and east longitudes 76°38’ and 77°38’. The total area of the district is 5417 sq.km. and falls in parts of Survey of India degree sheets 55 C, 55 D, 55 G and 55 H. The city of Akola is the district headquarters. Akola district forms the central part of Amravati Division, and was a former British Raj Berar Province. Area of the district is 5,428 km². It is bounded on the north by Amravati District, to the east by Amravati District and by Washim District, to the south by Washim District, and to the west by Buldhana District. There are ranges of Gavilgad hills on the north of the district. Anjangaon, Daryapur and Nandgaon khandeshwar tehsils of Amravati district and Karanja tehsil of Washim district are on the east.

The district headquarters is located at Akola Town. For administrative convenience, the district is divided in 7 talukas viz., Akola, Barshi Takli, Murtijapur, Akot, Telhara, Balapur and Patur. The district has 7 towns and 1009 villages. These are divided in to four sub divisions and seven tahsils. The major part of the district comes under Purna-Tapi basin. Purna is the main river flowing through the district. Katepurna, Uma, Morna, Man and Nirguna, which are the tributaries of the Purna.

The northern fringe of Akola district is hilly and forms part of Satpura Range. South of these hill ranges, covering almost entire north-central part constitutes the Alluvial plain. Southern part of the district is characterized by hilly rugged terrain as a part of Deccan Plateau. Purna is the main river flowing through the district. Other important rivers are Man, Murna and Kate.

The Purna River forms the part of north boundary of the district, and the top north portion of the district lies within its watershed along with Aas River and Shahnur River. The Vaan River forms the part of northwest boundary of the district after entering from the Amravati district.

The Mun River drains the southwestern portion of the district, Morna River drains the midsouth portion of the district, while the southeast is drained by the Katepurna River and Uma River.

From hydro geological status, Deccan Trap Basalt of upper Cretaceous to lower Eocene age is the major rock formation in the district covering the southern part, whereas almost entire

3 northern part is underlain by Recent Alluvium. Northern part of the district, covering about 2650 sq. km. in parts of Akot, Akola and Telhara talukas is underlain by Purna Alluvium.

Drainage

Akola is located at an altitude of 925 ft (287m) to 1036.745 ft (316m) above sea level. The annual rainfall averages 800 mm. Most of the rainfall occurs in the monsoon season between June and September, but some rain does fall during January and February.

The district does not have any large area under extensive hill ranges. The Northern extreme of the district in the foothills of Satpura and the ghat country through which the land rives from the Purna plains to Balaghat plateau as well as the isolated broken hill terrain in the extreme.

On the north, Akola is bordered by the Melghat Hills and forest region. The highest point in Akola District at about 950–970 m is present there in the northern Satpuda region. The Morna River flows through Akola. Purna River forms a part of the north border of the district, and the top north portion of the district lies within its watershed along with Aas River and Shahnur River. Vaan River forms a part of the northwest boundary of the district after entering from the Amravati district. Maan River drains the southwestern portion of the district. Morna River drains the mid-south portion of the district, while the southeast is drained by the Katepurna and Uma rivers.

Some of the rivers in Akola and their tributaries are Purna, Uma, Katepurna, Shahnur, Morna, Man, Aas and Vaan.

Climate

Akola district shows a little variation in its climate along the North-South direction. Akola district mainly features Tropical Savannah Climate. But the Northern parts of the district consisting of hills and mountains that are raised to about 950 to 1000meters shows a subtropical climate featuring heavily cold winters. The summers are extremely hot while the winters are dry and very cold the temperature may drop to or below 2 °C. The district has recorded a minimum temperature of 2 °C while a maximum of 47.7 °C. Akola has recorded a minimum temperature of 11.9 °C in the month of May which is considered to be the hottest month in the state of Maharashtra.

The normal annual rainfall over the district varies from about 740 mm to 860 mm. The average annual rainfall for the last ten years 2009-2019 ranges from 656.20 mm (Balapur) to 742.80 mm (Murtizapur)

Natural Economic Resources Deccan Traps cover a major part of the District. Trap rocks are very hard and compact and are dark grey in colour. Trap rocks being dense, hard and compact are extensively used as building stones, road metal, railway ballast and as an aggregate in cement concrete. Erosive agents and

4 weathering together have formed good fertile soils near the river beds.

Forestry This includes all land classified as forest under any legal enactment dealing with forest or administered as forest, whether state owned or private and whether wooded or simply maintained as forest land. Within the forest area itself, there may be occasionally cultivated patches or grazing lands, but such area are shown under column 104 of the Village Directory as forest. The process of regularization of land grants and effecting relevant changes in the basic records of survey and settlement are somewhat protracted and time consuming. Therefore the information based on records is in some cases at least, likely to be different when compared with the actual field situation.

Minerals and mining

The trap covers a major part of the district and is characterised by basalt lava flows which are generally dark grey, hard and compact. The tops of individual flows are usually vesicular and zeolitic whilst the middle zone is fairly compact and non-zeolitic. Amygdalloidal, porphyritic, or glomeroporphyritic textures are noticed locally. The vesicles are filled by secondary minerals like zeolites, quartz, calcite or some earthy or ferruginous material. Well developed columnar joints and spheroidal weathering are characteristic features of the massive basalts. Weathered zeolitised traps occur in the river beds and bluish grey, soft volcanic ash beds are encountered locally. Trap rock being hard, dense and durable is most suitable for building purposes but it barren of any economically important minerals. Sodium chloride is found along the entire belt of the Purna River. The basalts are composed of laths of plagioclase felspars (andesine to labradorite), augite, pigeonite, glass, and minor amounts of opaque ores. Mostly basalt is used as building grade stone for infrastructural and civil work.

Soil and Cropping pattern

The soils are basically derived from volcanic trap rocks which are quite fertile. The great plain which is known as “Payanghat” occupies about 80 percentare of the Districtand contains chiefly rich black soils. On the left bank of Purna river covering entire Tahsilof Balapur, Akola, Murtizapur and northern portion of Patur and Barshi-Takli, an open widely cultivated tract is found where an intensive cultivation of Cotton, Jowar and wheat is carried out. Sugarcane and Chillies are also produced depending upon the irrigation facility which due mainly wells. The right bank of Purna river, covering major portion of Telhara and Akot Tahsils is most fertile part of the Purna valley and is chiefly a rich black soil country well cultivated and well wooded with mango groves.In the vicinity of the hills of Gavilgarh and Ajanta Soils are shallow, stony and less productive. Sourthern portion of Patur and Barshi–Takli and northern portion of Telhara and Akot Tahsils fall under this type of soils. This area is devoted entirely to the growth of Kharif crops and it is more dependent on the rainfall.

Agriculture Most of the people of AkolaDistrictare engaged in agricultural activities as according to Census, 2011the percentage of cultivators is16.88 and that of agricultural labourers is 50.58 percent.Thus, together they constitute 67.46 percent of the total workers of the District. The District is divided in four subdivisions and seven tahsils.

There are four Subdivisions and seven talukas listed as

Name of Sub division Taluka 1. Akola Akola 2. Akot Akot Telhara 3. Balapur Balapur Patur 4. Murtizapur Murtizapur Barshitakli

Salient Features of Akola District :

Details of the Area District & State Akola& Maharashtra Subdivision & Taluka 04 & 07 Nos. Villages 986 villages Area of district 5672.81 Sq. Km Basalt, River Sand ,(zeolites,quartz,calcites Minerals in district secondary minerals in traces) Category ‘B’ LATITUDE LONGITUDE [E] Geographical Co-ordinates [N]

N 20° 16’-N 21° 17’ E 76°38’-E 77° 38’

Accessibility Road Connectivity District is well connected with SH66,SH70,SH63A,SH28A,SH72,SH69 AND NH06 Railway Station at Akola (Connecting Nagpur- Rail Connectivity Mumbai) Airport Nagpur, Aurangabad (Nearest Airport) General Climatic Conditions Wind Pattern during study period Northeast Summer : 43 – 45 0C Maximum Temperature Winter : 10 – 12 0C Summer : 43 – 45 0C Minimum Temperature Winter : 10 – 12 0C Average Annual Rainfall (mm) 800 mm Details of the Project Elevation 280m-550 m above sea level Historical / Important Places

Archaeological/Historical/Ancient Balapur Fort,Akola, Bhawani Temple,,Barsi Takli, Chhattri Monuments within district near Balapur, Dahihanda gate & Wall, Khirki gate & Outer

Wall, Panch Burj and Burj Hasrath Yab, two caves at Patur Names of the national park, Melghat wildlife sactuary have been declared as ESZ by Govt. of India vide notification SO sanctuary Biosphere reserve, 3078 dated 27.12.2016 covering 1500.49 sq Tiger Reserve, Elephant reserve, km area of Amravati,Buldhana and Akola districts. However it comprise of about Forest (RF/PF/Unclassified) 1235.07 ha area of Akola district. i.e. eastern boundary of 1020, 1021 and along with Pather nala up to village Popatkhed and southern village boundaries of village Popatkhed, Malkapur (Bhil), Khasgaon, Dharur (Ramapur), Sarfabad, Kasod (Shivpur), Alampur, Pimpri (Khurd), Yadlapur, Khairkhed, Chitalwadi, Khandala, Boradi, Karla, Batkhed, up to wan river of Akola forest division of Akola district.

Katepurna & Karanja Sohol have been declared as wildlife Sanctuaries. Wildlife in these forests includes birds like peacock, pigeon, partridge, quail and animals like sambar, chinkara (a Deer species), wild boar. High quality teakwood is abundant in these forests, while Indian Laurel, Wood Apple, Indian Gum Tree, Red-Flowered Silk- Cotton Tree, Bamboo and East Indian Ebony trees are also plentiful. Furniture wood, bamboo, gum and tendu leaves are the main forest produce. Katepurna WLS is notified vide notification dated 02 January 2002 covering area 3876.45 ha area. Whereas Karanja Sohol WLS is notified vide notification dated 07 december 2000 covering area 1778.40 ha.

2.0 Overview of Mining Activity in the district :

Akola district is rich in minor minerals such as building stone and sand. Mining activity is one of the main revenue source for the district.

District has 70 stone quarry leases till January 2020 covering area 141.47 ha. working within the district as per information recorded (Source info. District Mining Office,Parbhani)

There are 72 locations of sand ghats over Purna,Katepurna, Uma river where sand deposition are allowed from replenishment and other safety point of view in the district. (Source info. District Mining Office, Parbhani).

Villages marked on the district geological map is as below :

Mineral Map

3.0 List of the Mining Leases in the district with Location, area and period of validity :

As per the sand mining and auction policy of Government of Maharashtra, Sand ghats are identified for deposition by respective tahsildars and recommended by G.S.D.A. authorities of the district along with Tahsil level committee for mineable depth considering impact of sand scooping on ground water availability and stream. District committee headed by District Magistrate and District Mining Officer as a member secretary who is a Geologist recommends sand ghats for auction and complete further procedures for auction including pricing and approval of Divisional Commissioner.

District Mining Officer is the holder and the project proponent for the sand ghats. After auction of sand ghats as per sand mining and auction policy of Govt. of Maharashtra dated 03.01.2018 its amendsments vide policy dated 03.09.2019 all rights to comply the terms and conditions for scooping of sand from sand ghats are transferred to Successful Bidder.

List of the Sand Ghats with location, area and period of validity is tabled below.

114, 126, 120, 119, 118, 109, 112, 171, 16, 174, 75, 77 Telhara Daula Purna River 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, Govt. 16 165 10 0.5 291 34, 35 17 Telhara Babhulgaon Purna River 72, 73, 74 180 19 1 Govt. 1208 18 Telhara Wangargaon Purna River 69 150 20 0.6 Govt. 636 Telhara Adsul Purna River 105, 132, 140, 165, Govt. 19 400 6 1 848 119, 102, 131, 163 20 Telhara Umari Purna River 228, 235, 236, 238 190 10 1 Govt. 671 21 Telhara Ner Purna River 227, 228, 230 to Govt. 234, 215 to 218, 590 20 0.8 3335 210 to 213 22 Balapur Andura-2 Purna River 36 to 45 205 4 0.9 Govt. 261 23 Balapur Borgaon Purna River 12 to 15, 17, 18, 21 Govt. Vairale to 23, 32 to 39, 52 400 4 0.6 339 to 55, 285 to 292, 296, Balapur Sonala Purna River 22, 23, 24, 31, 32, Govt. 24 290 4 0.7 287 47, 59 to 71, 75 25 Balapur Andura -1 Purna River 622 to 624, 626, Govt. 627, 630,635,631, 639,642, 662 to 325 15 1 1722 669, 676, 675, 677, 681 26 Balapur Nagad Purna River 3, 251, 248, 233, Govt. 232, 231, 229, 228, 334 12 0.6 850 227, 226, 225, 224, 223, 177, 173, 172 Balapur Sagad Purna River 2 to 4, 36 to 44, Govt. 27 280 12 0.6 712 239 28 Balapur Dongargaon Man River 583 to 587, 595 to Govt. 604, 630 to 641, 355 8 0.4 401 653 to 665, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 29 Balapur Hata Purna River 858, 859, 861, 862, Govt. 863, 864, 694, 767, 598 12 0.9 2282 14, 15, 16, 35, 36, 39 to 43 Balapur Dagadkhed Purna River 112, 113, 1,2, 3, 4, Govt. 30 105 15 0.5 278 5 31 Balapur Mokha Purna River 1, 2, 3, 10, 15, Govt. 325 12 0.8 1102 204,192, 198 32 Balapur Kajikhed-1 Purna River 99 to 101, 93, 88, Govt. 89, 128,129,131 to 550 10 1 1943 133 33 Balapur Lohara-1 Man 618, 630, 650, 645 Govt. river/Ghan to 647, 558 to 567, 445 9 0.5 708 moda Nala 570 to 582 34 Balapur Lohara-2 Man 91 to 95, 113 to 535 9 0.4 Govt. 681

river/Ghan 118, 134, 139, 806, moda Nala 807, 894, 895, 901 to 913, 954, 959 35 Balapur Swarupkhed Purna River 155 to 159 350 15 0.9 Govt. 1670 36 Patur Raher Utawali 61 to 67, 89, 90, Govt. River 86, 87, 91, 84, 85, 85 20 0.6 360 1, 12, 2 37 Patur Belura Kh Bordi 47, 57, 58, 243, Govt. 232, 236, 234, 235, 210 9 0.4 267 237 38 Patur Malsur Vishwmitra 1, 2, 3, 4, 120 140 10 0.6 Govt. 297 39 Patur Tulanga Kh Man River 1 e, 5e, 14, 15, 19, Govt. 655 7 0.3 486 23, 29 40 Murtizapur Sangwi -1 Purna River 4, 5, 6, 9, Govt. पूणा नद 675 15 0.5 1789 40, 41 Murtizapur Sangwi-2 Uma River 80, 78, 67, Govt. उमा नद 465 23 0.4 1512 68 42 Murtizapur Dapura-1 Purna River 105, 106, 107 217 20 0.8 Govt. 1227 43 Murtizapur Dapura-2 Purna River 14, 15 292 20 0.8 Govt. 1651 44 Murtizapur Kolsara 3 Pedhi/Purna 15, 16, 66 Govt. 300 15 0.4 636 river 45 Murtizapur Khaparwada Purna River 63 Govt. 319 20 0.8 1804 1 46 Murtizapur Khaparwada Purna River 37, 38, 39, 40 Govt. 294 20 0.8 1662 2 47 Murtizapur Khaparwada Uma River 94, 98, 97, 46, 48, Govt. 3 10 , 11, 12, 13, 18, 950 11 0.4 1477 19, 20, 99, 103, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 264 48 Murtizapur Durgwada Purna River 1, 2, 3, 243 to 247, Govt. 540 15 0.8 2290 249 49 Murtizapur Lonsana Pedhi River 14, 15, 138, 139, Govt. 415 16 0.3 704 147, 150, 152, 154 50 Murtizapur Yendli Purna River 3, 5, 8 105 15 0.8 Govt. 445 51 Murtizapur Pingla 1 Purna River 83, 11/1 340 15 0.6 Govt. 1081 52 Murtizapur Takwada Uma River 106 ते 109, Govt. 112,113, 104, 103, 2, 3, 126, 97, 98, 850 11 0.3 991 99, 101, 102, 1, 7, 5, 6, 4 53 Murtizapur Parad Purna River 217, 218 100 20 0.8 Govt. 565 54 Murtizapur Virwada Purna River 1, 2, 22, 23, 235 Govt. ते 520 30 0.8 4410 241 55 Murtizapur Ghunshi Purna River 2, 3,4, 5, 6 ,113 Govt. 230 33 0.8 2146 Hasnapur 56 Murtizapur Mungshi Purna River 37, 38, 39, 2, 3 510 20 0.8 Govt. 2883 57 Murtizapur Sangwa Mel Purna River 274, 275, 276, 277 615 17 1 Govt. 3694

58 Murtizapur Bhatori Purna River 468, 473,474,475 500 20 0.8 Govt. 2827 59 Murtizapur Datala 1 Katepurna 34, 35, 36 250 15 0.4 Govt. 530 60 Murtizapur Shelu Najak Katepurna 34, 35, 36, 25 140 15 0.5 Govt. 371 61 Murtizapur Bramhi Kh Kamalganga 35 100 15 0.4 Govt. 212 62 Murtizapur Waghjali Kamalganga 39, 40, 4 200 14 0.3 Govt. 297 63 Murtizapur Pingla 2 Purna River 77, 78, 80, 84, 86 340 15 0.6 Govt. 1081 64 Murtizapur Kawtha Kho.2 Pedhi river 33, 35 ,84, 101 740 15 0.4 Govt. 1569 65 Murtizapur Tiptala 1 Kamalganga 18, 19 100 20 0.3 Govt. 212 66 Murtizapur Hiwra Korde Pedhi River गावठानला लागुन 150 15 0.9 Govt. 716 67 Murtizapur Sonori Pedhi River 135, 138, 43, 134 514 18 0.5 Govt. 1635 68 Murtizapur Bapori Pedhi River 419 230 17 0.3 Govt. 414 69 Barshitakli Donad Kh Katepurna Govt. काटेपूणा नद 24,25 227 10 0.5 401 /Khirad Nala 70 Barshitakli Konad Bk Katepurna 173 176, 182, Govt. ते 113 15 0.8 479 185, 188, 204 71 Barshitakli Dauchka Katepurna 1, 18, 17 76 15 0.5 Govt. 201 72 Barshitakli Sukli Morna River 3, 2, 4 Govt. Warkhed 156 10 0.6 331 Shivar

Location of Sand Ghats along the Rivers in the district are marked as :

4.0 Detail of Royalty/Revenue received in last four years from Sand Scooping activity:

Financial Year Revenue in Rs. Lakhs F.Y. 2016-17 8.99 F.Y. 2017-18 7.66 F.Y. 2018-19 2.47

5.0 Details of Production of Sand or Bajri or minor mineral in last four Years

Financial Year Scooping of River Scooping of River Scooping of River Bed Sand in Brass Bed Sand in Cum. Bed Sand in Tonnes F.Y. 2016-17 84522 239197 669752 F.Y. 2017-18 64750 183242 513079 F.Y. 2018-19 19294 54602 152885

6.0 Process of Deposition of Sediments in the rivers of the District :

Sand is replenishable. Due to sparse rainfall over the last few years the river flows to an average height but flows to its maximum height only during and just after monsoon season. Mining of Building Grade sand from the river bed will not have any impact on the ground water body in the area. During heavy rains the floodwaters overflow the bank and inundate the fields and dry regions. The floods have its own ways of depositing sand not only at the bank but also on the dry surface region. Added to the deposition of sand on the river basin by stratification through lateral deposition of sands on the land surface is by Differential Lateral Deposition (DLD). The later grade is coarse, medium and fine sand to mud and soil beyond. In this soil, agricultural operation goes on from the bank to the cultivated land surface. The yearly deposition of sand is by natural filling during flood season with slight variation depending upon the amount of river flow, the quantity of water flowing and the amount of sand load carried during the river flow. The deposition pattern will be monitored every year & measurements will be carried out as soon as the monsoon comes to an end. Deposition rate for the year 2018-19 is monitored, calculated and mapped with the help of technical consultant. Data for gauging of stream is mapped and enclosed below. Data for Siltation is mapped and enclosed .. Based on siltation rate and survey every year sand ghats are proposed for scooping of sand and auctioned as per the State Government Policy empowered under rule 15 of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 and amendments thereof.

Sediment refers to the conglomerate of materials, organic and inorganic, that can be carried away by water, wind or ice. While the term is often used to indicate soil-based, mineral matter (e.g. clay, silt and sand), decomposing organic substances and inorganic biogenic material are

16 also considered sediment . Most mineral sediment comes from erosion and weathering, while organic sediment is typically detritus and decomposing material such as algae.

Sediment particles come in different sizes and can be inorganic or organic in origin.

These particulates are typically small, with clay defined as particles less than 0.00195 mm in diameter, and coarse sand reaching up only to 1.5 mm in diameter. However, during a flood or other high flow event, even large rocks can be classified as sediment as they are carried downstream . Sediment is a naturally occurring element in many bodies of water, though it can be influenced by anthropogenic factors .

In an aquatic environment, sediment can either be suspended (floating in the water column) or bedded (settled on the bottom of a body of water)

In other words water flow tries to scour its surface whenever it flows in the channel. Silt or gravels enen larger boulders are detached from its bed or banks. The moving water sweeps these detached particles in downstream along its flow. Silting and scouring is not very uncommon and must be avoided by proper designs. It reduces supply level of water. The channel section gets reduced by silt and reduces discharging capacity. Sediments seriously threatens various projects due to silt carried out by rivers up to point of interceptions. Sediment is also threatening denudation of forests. Sediment is a major obstruction on the flow line . It shorten longevity of channel. It causes soil erosion. Therefore data base must be needed for policy making and planning. Sediments are calculated as sediment load. There are three types of sediments

Coarse Sediments Particle size above 0.2mm Water sample passing through 100/72 mesh sieve (BSS). Residue over sieve is washed, dried and weighed It gives coarse sediments in gm/lit Medium Sediments Particle size ranging 0.075mm-0.2mm After removal of coarse sediments residual water passed through 200mesh sieve (BSS), we get medium sements Fine Sediments Particle size less than 0.075mm Filtrate and washing residue allowed to settle for 12hrs. About 5-10 % alum solution is added to hasten coagulation of colloidal silt Using Whatman Paper no02 filter paper, residue is filtered, dried and weighed. We will get fine sediments in gm/lit

Co relation between Siltation & Sediment Load

Siltation is deposition by fine particulate terrestrial clastic material, with a particle size dominated by silt or clay. It refers both to the increased concentration of suspended sediments, and to the increased accumulation (temporary or permanent) of fine sediments on bottoms where they are undesirable. Siltation is most often caused by soil erosion or sediment spill.

Sometimes siltation is called sediment pollution. The total Sediment load includes all particles moving as bedload, suspended load, and wash load

Bedload

Bedload is the portion of sediment transport that rolls, slides or bounces along the bottom of a waterway. This sediment is not truly suspended, as it sustains intermittent contact with the streambed, and the movement is neither uniform nor continuous . Bedload occurs when the force of the water flow is strong enough to overcome the weight and cohesion of the sediment While the particles are pushed along, they typically do not move as fast as the water around them, as the flow rate is not great enough to fully suspend them. Bedload transport can occur during low flows (smaller particles) or at high flows (for larger particles). Approximately 5-20% of total sediment transport is bedload . In situations where the flow rate is strong enough, some of the smaller bedload particles can be pushed up into the water column and become suspended.

Suspended Load

While there is often overlap, the suspended load and suspended sediment are not the same thing. Suspended sediment are any particles found in the water column, whether the water is flowing or not. The suspended load, on the other hand, is the amount of sediment carried downstream within the water column by the water flow. Suspended loads require moving water, as the water flow creates small upward currents (turbulence) that keep the particles above the bed . The size of the particles that can be carried as suspended load is dependent on the flow rate . Larger particles are more likely to fall through the upward currents to the bottom, unless the flow rate increases, increasing the turbulence at the streambed. In addition, suspended sediment will not necessarily remain suspended if the flow rate slows.

Wash Load

The wash load is a subset of the suspended load. This load is comprised of the finest suspended sediment (typically less than 0.00195 mm in diameter). The wash load is differentiated from the suspended load because it will not settle to the bottom of a waterway during a low or no flow period 11. Instead, these particles remain in permanent suspension as they are small enough to bounce off water molecules and stay afloat. However, during flow periods, the wash load and suspended load are indistinguishable.

Turbidity in lakes and slow moving rivers is typically due the wash load. When the flow rate increases (increasing the suspended load and overall sediment transport), turbidity also increases. While turbidity cannot be used to estimate sediment transport, it can approximate suspended sediment concentrations at a specific location.

River Dynamics (Physical) Purna,Katepurna, Uma,Morna, Shahnur, Kapsi Rivers are in the matured stage of development running in wide serpentine course. The river meanders with convex & concave shape. The river in its course impinges on convex side. The concave side abounds with sand grain. The mining operation is most profitable on the concave side.

There is yearly deposition of sand as the amount of sand excavated gets redeposit in the pits by natural filing during flood season with slight variation depending upon the amount of river flow, the quantity of water flowing and the amount of sand load carried during the river flow. The deposition pattern will be monitored every year & measurements will be carried out as soon as the monsoon comes to an end and fresh excavation will be carried.

Stream Flow Guage Map for rivers in Akola district :

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Siltation Map for rivers in Akola district :

7. General Profile of the district :

The Mun River drains the southwestern portion of the district, Morna River drains the midsouth portion of the district, while the southeast is drained by the Katepurna River and Uma River.

From hydro geological status, Deccan Trap Basalt of upper Cretaceous to lower Eocene age is the major rock formation in the district covering the southern part, whereas almost entire northern part is underlain by Recent Alluvium. Northern part of the district, covering about 2650 sq. km. in parts of Akot, Akola and Telhara talukas is underlain by Purna Alluvium

There are four Subdivisions and seven talukas in Akola District.

Location Map of District :

8.0 Land Utilization Pattern in the District : Forest, Agriculture, Horticulture, Mining etc: Land Use Map for Akola district is as below:

Description Area in ('000ha) District Name Akola District Area 540 Cultivable Area 455 Forest Area 35 Land under Non agricultural use 5.00

Permanent Pastures 12.00 Cultivable Waste Land 6.00 Land under Misc. Trees and groves 6.00

Barren and un cultivable land 18.0 Current Fallow 7.00 Other Fallow 5.00 Irrigation Details

Irrigation Area (‘000ha) Net Irrigated area 24.51

Gross irrigated area 42.82

Rainfed area 441.60

Agriculture Crops: Major field crops Area in (‘000ha) by Major field crops Irrigation cultivated (Kharif) Rainfed cultivated (Rabi) Cotton 168.3 Gram 59.00 Soyabean 137.5 Wheat 34.40 Jowar 46.5 Safflower 2.50 Green Gram 44.40 Black Gram 10.00 Pigeon pea 49.7

# Source Agriculture Plan Akola (ICAR-CRIDA)

Horticulture : Horticulture Crops (Fruits) Area in (‘000ha) Mango 184 Sapota 60 Orange (Santra) 4374 Sweet Orange 600

Horticulture Crops (Vegetables) Area in (‘000ha) Tomato 348 Brinjal 697 Cabbage 171 Cauliflower 237 Cluster Bean 225 Lady’s Finger 392 Spinach 61 Fenugreek 283 Rigged Goured 5 Cucumber 21 Bitter Gourd 14 Onion 1031 Other 107

# Source Agriculture Plan Akola (ICAR-CRIDA) Mining :

Area under Mining Area in ha River Bed Scooping 34.82 ha Stone Mining 141.47 ha

# Source District Mining Office Akola

9.0 Physiography of the District :

The northern fringe of Akola district is hilly and forms part of Satpura Range. South of these hill ranges, covering almost entire north-central part constitutes the Alluvial plain.

Southern part of the district is characterized by hilly rugged terrain as a part of Deccan Plateau. Purna is the main river flowing through the district. Other important rivers are Man, Murna and Kate.

The Mun River drains the southwestern portion of the district, Morna River drains the midsouth portion of the district, while the southeast is drained by the Katepurna River and Uma River.

Purna River is the main water source for Akola District. It rises in eastern Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh State and flows westward, draining Maharashtra’s Marathawada, Vidharbha Region, before merging the Tapi River.

Purna River is the left bank of tributary Tapi. The watershed lies mostly in eastern Vidharbha Region of Maharashtra State and is nearly 18929 Sq.km. It originates in Pokharni village in Baitul District, Madhya Pradesh, adjoining Amravati District of Maharashtra and flows through Akola. The total length of river is 334 sq.km.

The whole basin can be divided into three prominent physiography zones.

1. Easter Zone 2. Middle Zone 3. Coastal Zone

The eastern zone of the basin covers a chain of rugged mountain ranges of the western ghats. The middle zone of the basin is mark by high relief zone with ridges and valleys. The hilly regions then merges into the planes through a coastal piedmont coastal zone running parallel to the sea. Deccan trap occupy the most part of the basin in the east. There are high ridges and deep valley and towards the west they merge into the lower ridge composed of recent and

28 subrecent alluvium and sand. The straight graphical sequences of the rock found in the basin are neogenes, paleogenes and early paleogenes. Gopalkhed Tq. Akola is one of the full fledged observation center in Akola District. Working under regional center based at Aurangabad.

River Inventory of the district :

There are about fourteen major and minor rivers draining across Akola district. Akola district comprised of Purna river basin. Entire district is a part of Purna Water shade. Purna flows in transverse direction from centre of the district from East to West. Akola district is a part of Purna, Man, Morna, Katepura, Uma river which are north flowing rivers where as Shahnur,Patan, Man flowing in south direction watershed. Purna confluences River Tapi near Changdeo in Muktainagar Taluka in Jalgaon .

Basin Map for Akola district is drawn as:

Confluence Points for the rivers in the district :

Purna River flowing through district:

Katepurna and Uma River flowing through district:

High Flood Level Map for Akola District :

HFL Levels for Purna River :

As per directive received by State Environmental Appraisal Committee, a detailed L- Section and Cross Sections at specified locations are drawn over the river running length passing through Parbhani district for Purna, Katepurna and Uma rivers.

Length of all above four rivers passing through the district is as below

S.No. Name of Total Length in River/Stream the district (in Km) 124.44 1 Purna River 2 Katepurna River 68 3 Uma River 90 4 Morna River 22

L & C – Sections for Purna River passing through Akola district :

# Refer hard copy for visibility of drawings

L & C – Sections for Katepurna River passing through Akola district :

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L & C – Sections for Uma River passing through Parbhani district :

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10.0 Rain Fall Data for Akola district: Average rainfall for Akola district is 720-800mm per year.

Compared to Rain fall data for last three years, year 2018 has a deficit of about 82 mm considering average rainfall for the district.

Talukawise Rainfall Data (Average in mm)

Taluka Rainfall Rainy Days (Nos.) Telhara 690 42 Akot 720 42 Balapur 685 40 Akola 739 42 Murtizapur 740 39 Patur 739 41 Barshitakli 695 43 Overall Avg. 718 42

11.00 Geology and Mineral Wealth:

Akola district is bounded on the north by the southern foot-hill of the Gavilgarh range which, in turn forms a part of the Satpuda range of hills, whereas, on south, it is bounded by the Ajanta and Satmala hills. Another range comprising of steep hills runs across the middle of the southern tahsil; but for the above abruptly rising hills, the entire district is more or less a fertile alluvial tract drained by the Purna, Katepurna, Adan and Penganga rivers.

Entire district is occupied by Deccan basalt flows with intertrappean beds at places, river alluvia and soils. The stratigraphic sequence of these rocks is tabulated below: Formation Age

Soil, river alluvia, calcareous Kankar and sands, etc. Recent. Conglomerates Sub-recent. Trap dykes Cretaceous Deccan basalt flows with inter-trappean Beds, ash beds. Eocene Erosional Unconformity : Upper Gondwana sandstones Lower cretaceous.

Deccan Traps.—The trap covers a major part of the district and is characterised by basalt lava flows which are generally dark grey, hard and compact. The tops of individual flows are usually vesicular and zeolitic whilst the middle zone is fairly compact and non-zeolitic. Amygdalloidal, porphyritic, or glomeroporphyritic textures are noticed locally. The vesicles are filled by secondary minerals like zeolites, quartz, calcite or some earthy or ferruginous material. Well developed columnar joints and spheroidal weathering are characteristic features of the massive basalts. Weathered zeolitised traps occur in the river beds and bluish grey, soft volcanic ash beds are encountered locally. The basalts are composed of laths of plagioclase felspars (andesine to labradorite), augite, pigeonite, glass, and minor amounts of opaque ores.

Inter-trappean beds.- These represent sedimentary, lacustrine or fluviatile deposits intercalated with the lava flows and presumably laid down during the interval between successive lava eruptions. Such beds have been reported at the following places in Akola tahsil: —

(i) From the hills, 9.6 km. south of Wahan village close to the Katepurna Dam site near the villages Vastapur and Khambora and,

(ii) In the hills close to the village Donad Buzurg

Conglomerates, Kankar, Alluvium and Soils:— In the alluvial tracts, a fairly thick alluvium is underlain by layers of false bedded sandy soils, conglomerates and yellowish, hard calcareous kankary beds. Near Donad Buzurg the Katepurna river flows over a bed of recent conglomerates and sands. The black soil or Megur is clayey or loamy. It is appreciably thick in certain areas but generally it occurs as a thin cover over the weathered basalt or mooram. The alluvial soils represent both the transported and residual soils. A generalised section of 36.6 metres deep well near Dahihanda (spelt as Dhyanda by Blanford,) north of Akola, near the Purna river has been described by Blanford (1869) as below:

1. Ordinary brown alluvial clay.

2. Yellow sandy clay.

3. Reddish clay.

4. Gravel and sand of varying thickness.

5. Tenacious gravelly clay. This is the saliferous stratum, on lapping which the salt wafer rises with great force.

A large number of boreholes put in areas of Katepurna, Man, Nirguna and Ekburji dam sites in the Akola, Akot, Balapur and Basim tahsils of the district respectively have revealed that the thickness of soil and alluvium cover range from a few, metres to as much as 25 metres. This cover is admixed with boulders and pebbles of the country rock or Kankar together with some sandy and earthy material

District has 70 stone quarry leases till January 2020 covering area 141.47 ha. working within the district as per information recorded (Source info. District Mining Office,Parbhani)

Mineral Mineable Reserves in Million Tonnes Stone 47.53 (Approx.) Sand 0.98 (Approx.)

Geological Map For Akola District :

# Source Geological Survey of India

District wise details of river or stream and other sand sources:

District is merged between Purna-Katepurna and Uma river sub basins. These subbasins are part of Tapi Basin.

. District river inventory is sketched below :

There are three major rivers draining across the district viz. Purna, Katepurna& Uma. Purna river has tributaries like Uma, Katepurna, Morana, Mun, Mendhi, Shahanur where as

Katepurna has tributaries like Panjara. Morna is running through district and meets Purna at Andura.. Other rivers of the district are Uma & Mendhi, Shahanur flowing across the district.

Most of the sand ghats are on Purna, Katepurna & Uma rivers. Only exposed sand ghats are allowed by administration to recommend for scooping of sand every year after proper survey and satisfactory deposition keeping 2m of sand as a base.

District has few leases of stone producing mechanical sand by crushing and meeting as per IS standards for building grade sand. But demand is for river bed sand and hence scooping of sand is a major activity to cater sand requirement to infrastructural development. However district authority is promoting to use mechanical sand to balance between river bed sand scooping.

District wise availability of sand and gravel or aggregate resources:

District has 72 Sand scooping sand ghats catering 84522 brass of sand. District has 70 stone quarries catering 1512750 brass stone aggregates of different sizes like 6mm,20mm,40mm, 60mm and mechanical sand.

District wise details of existing mining leases of sand and aggregates : District administration every year survey the sand deposits as per rules framed by Govt. of Maharashtra policy dated 03.01.2018 and 3.09.2019 and after all legal clearances auction for relavant period as per policy.. There are 72 about sand ghats identified by administration for scooping of sand.

No. of Leases of aggregates Total Area in ha Mineable Reserves Available in Million MT 72 34.82 ha 0.98 (approx.)

Drainage System with description of main rivers:

S.No. Name of River Area drained in Sq. Km. % Area drained in the District 1 Purna River 5425 Being flowing centre of the district, commands whole district along with its all tributaries.

# River includes their tributaries Salient Features of important rivers and streams: S.No. Name of Total Length in Place of Origin Altitude at Origin River/Stream the district (in Km) 124.44 1 Purna River Rises in eastern Satpura 710m range of Southern Madhyapradesh from Pokharni village of Betul. 2 Katepurna River 68 Rises in Northern slope of 470 m Ajanta ranges 20 Km East of Barshitakle 3 Uma River 90 Originate southern part of 530 m Murtizapur tahsil near Poho and flows to North 4 Morna River 22 Originates from 320 m Barshitakli 5 Kapsi River -- Originate near Shemlai in 364 m the Washim district 6 Shahanur River -- Originates from Satpura 600 m range on border of Amravati district and Betul District 7 Aran River -- Originates from Washim 410 m district

List of Sand Ghats: Sr. Taluka Name of Sand River/ Stream Nearest Gut No Details of Sand Scooping Road/ Approx No. Ghat Govt/ Sand Qty L(m) B(m) Approved Pvt in Brass Depth(m) 1 Akola Katyar -1 Purna River 20 to 24 240 30 1 Govt. 2544 2 Akola Katyar-2 Purna River 25, 31, 32 260 30 1 Govt. 2756 3 Akola Mhaisang Purna River 25, 1, 739, 740, Govt. 645 13.5 0.8 2461 711 4 Akola Hingna Purna River 163 to 170, 9 to 11 Govt. 105 12 1 445 Tamaswadi 5 Akola Gandhigram Purna River 39, 40, 41, 180 196 12 0.8 Govt. 665 6 Akola Wadad Kh Purna River 128, 126, 118, Govt. 117, 105, 103, 938 17 0.6 3381 102, 92, 93, 94, 95 7 Akola Bramhpuri Purna River 37, 7, 6, 5, 4 304 18 0.8 Govt. 1547 Akola Kati Purna River 1, 2, 58, 101, 134, Govt. 8 350 15 0.8 1484 135 9 Akola Takli Pote Katepurna 2, 4 80 20 0.4 Govt. 226 10 Akola Gopalkhed Purna River 139, 140 119 12 0.8 Govt. 404 11 Akola Bhod Purna River 63 160 30 0.8 Govt. 1357 12 Telhara Manatri Kh Vidrupa 62 65, Govt. ते 180 7 0.6 267 16,17,70,72 13 Telhara Mantri Bk Vidrupa 51, 50 e, 73e, 76, Govt. 215 5 0.7 266 68, 52, 78, 67, 69 14 Telhara Danapur Wan River 47, 45, 44, 42, 717 ते Govt. 721, 745, 709 ते 714, 701, 702, 703, 667, 300 10 0.6 636 658, 664, 666, 667, 670, 655, 650 15 Telhara Talegaon Bk Vidrupa 106, 109, 108, 105, Govt. 114, 126, 120, 119, 300 4 0.5 212 118, 109, 112, 171, 16, 174, 75, 77 Telhara Daula Purna River 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, Govt. 16 165 10 0.5 291 34, 35 17 Telhara Babhulgaon Purna River 72, 73, 74 180 19 1 Govt. 1208 18 Telhara Wangargaon Purna River 69 150 20 0.6 Govt. 636 Telhara Adsul Purna River 105, 132, 140, 165, Govt. 19 400 6 1 848 119, 102, 131, 163 20 Telhara Umari Purna River 228, 235, 236, 238 190 10 1 Govt. 671 21 Telhara Ner Purna River 227, 228, 230 to Govt. 234, 215 to 218, 590 20 0.8 3335 210 to 213 22 Balapur Andura-2 Purna River 36 to 45 205 4 0.9 Govt. 261 23 Balapur Borgaon Purna River 12 to 15, 17, 18, 21 Govt. Vairale to 23, 32 to 39, 52 400 4 0.6 339 to 55, 285 to 292,

296, Balapur Sonala Purna River 22, 23, 24, 31, 32, Govt. 24 290 4 0.7 287 47, 59 to 71, 75 25 Balapur Andura -1 Purna River 622 to 624, 626, Govt. 627, 630,635,631, 639,642, 662 to 325 15 1 1722 669, 676, 675, 677, 681 26 Balapur Nagad Purna River 3, 251, 248, 233, Govt. 232, 231, 229, 228, 334 12 0.6 850 227, 226, 225, 224, 223, 177, 173, 172 27 Balapur Sagad Purna River 2 to 4, 36 to 44, Govt. 280 12 0.6 712 239 28 Balapur Dongargaon Man River 583 to 587, 595 to Govt. 604, 630 to 641, 355 8 0.4 401 653 to 665, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 29 Balapur Hata Purna River 858, 859, 861, 862, Govt. 863, 864, 694, 767, 598 12 0.9 2282 14, 15, 16, 35, 36, 39 to 43 30 Balapur Dagadkhed Purna River 112, 113, 1,2, 3, 4, Govt. 105 15 0.5 278 5 31 Balapur Mokha Purna River 1, 2, 3, 10, 15, Govt. 325 12 0.8 1102 204,192, 198 32 Balapur Kajikhed-1 Purna River 99 to 101, 93, 88, Govt. 89, 128,129,131 to 550 10 1 1943 133 33 Balapur Lohara-1 Man 618, 630, 650, 645 Govt. river/Ghan to 647, 558 to 567, 445 9 0.5 708 moda Nala 570 to 582 34 Balapur Lohara-2 Man 91 to 95, 113 to Govt. river/Ghan 118, 134, 139, 806, 535 9 0.4 681 moda Nala 807, 894, 895, 901 to 913, 954, 959 35 Balapur Swarupkhed Purna River 155 to 159 350 15 0.9 Govt. 1670 36 Patur Raher Utawali 61 to 67, 89, 90, Govt. River 86, 87, 91, 84, 85, 85 20 0.6 360 1, 12, 2 37 Patur Belura Kh Bordi 47, 57, 58, 243, Govt. 232, 236, 234, 235, 210 9 0.4 267 237 38 Patur Malsur Vishwmitra 1, 2, 3, 4, 120 140 10 0.6 Govt. 297 39 Patur Tulanga Kh Man River 1 e, 5e, 14, 15, 19, Govt. 655 7 0.3 486 23, 29 40 Murtizapur Sangwi -1 Purna River 4, 5, 6, 9, Govt. पूणा नद 675 15 0.5 1789 40, 41 Murtizapur Sangwi-2 Uma River 80, 78, 67, Govt. उमा नद 465 23 0.4 1512 68

42 Murtizapur Dapura-1 Purna River 105, 106, 107 217 20 0.8 Govt. 1227 43 Murtizapur Dapura-2 Purna River 14, 15 292 20 0.8 Govt. 1651 44 Murtizapur Kolsara 3 Pedhi/Purna 15, 16, 66 Govt. 300 15 0.4 636 river 45 Murtizapur Khaparwada Purna River 63 Govt. 319 20 0.8 1804 1 46 Murtizapur Khaparwada Purna River 37, 38, 39, 40 Govt. 294 20 0.8 1662 2 47 Murtizapur Khaparwada Uma River 94, 98, 97, 46, 48, Govt. 3 10 , 11, 12, 13, 18, 950 11 0.4 1477 19, 20, 99, 103, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 264 48 Murtizapur Durgwada Purna River 1, 2, 3, 243 to 247, Govt. 540 15 0.8 2290 249 49 Murtizapur Lonsana Pedhi River 14, 15, 138, 139, Govt. 415 16 0.3 704 147, 150, 152, 154 50 Murtizapur Yendli Purna River 3, 5, 8 105 15 0.8 Govt. 445 51 Murtizapur Pingla 1 Purna River 83, 11/1 340 15 0.6 Govt. 1081 52 Murtizapur Takwada Uma River 106 ते 109, Govt. 112,113, 104, 103, 2, 3, 126, 97, 98, 850 11 0.3 991 99, 101, 102, 1, 7, 5, 6, 4 53 Murtizapur Parad Purna River 217, 218 100 20 0.8 Govt. 565 54 Murtizapur Virwada Purna River 1, 2, 22, 23, 235 Govt. ते 520 30 0.8 4410 241 55 Murtizapur Ghunshi Purna River 2, 3,4, 5, 6 ,113 Govt. 230 33 0.8 2146 Hasnapur 56 Murtizapur Mungshi Purna River 37, 38, 39, 2, 3 510 20 0.8 Govt. 2883 57 Murtizapur Sangwa Mel Purna River 274, 275, 276, 277 615 17 1 Govt. 3694 58 Murtizapur Bhatori Purna River 468, 473,474,475 500 20 0.8 Govt. 2827 59 Murtizapur Datala 1 Katepurna 34, 35, 36 250 15 0.4 Govt. 530 60 Murtizapur Shelu Najak Katepurna 34, 35, 36, 25 140 15 0.5 Govt. 371 61 Murtizapur Bramhi Kh Kamalganga 35 100 15 0.4 Govt. 212 62 Murtizapur Waghjali Kamalganga 39, 40, 4 200 14 0.3 Govt. 297 63 Murtizapur Pingla 2 Purna River 77, 78, 80, 84, 86 340 15 0.6 Govt. 1081 64 Murtizapur Kawtha Kho.2 Pedhi river 33, 35 ,84, 101 740 15 0.4 Govt. 1569 65 Murtizapur Tiptala 1 Kamalganga 18, 19 100 20 0.3 Govt. 212 66 Murtizapur Hiwra Korde Pedhi River गावठानला लागुन 150 15 0.9 Govt. 716 67 Murtizapur Sonori Pedhi River 135, 138, 43, 134 514 18 0.5 Govt. 1635 68 Murtizapur Bapori Pedhi River 419 230 17 0.3 Govt. 414 69 Barshitakli Donad Kh Katepurna Govt. काटेपूणा नद 24,25 227 10 0.5 401 /Khirad Nala 70 Barshitakli Konad Bk Katepurna 173 176, 182, Govt. ते 113 15 0.8 479 185, 188, 204

71 Barshitakli Dauchka Katepurna 1, 18, 17 76 15 0.5 Govt. 201 72 Barshitakli Sukli Morna River 3, 2, 4 Govt. Warkhed 156 10 0.6 331 Shivar

Mineral Potential :

Boulder (MT) Bajari (MT) Sand(MT) Total Mineable Mineral Potential 47.53 0.98 MT 48.51 MT

Annual Deposition :

Annual deposition is calculated by considering watershed area in Km2 ,Annual Rainfall in mm3,, Average Watershed slope, Drainage density in Km-1,Vegetative cover factor, Annual precipitation in cm, mean annual runoff in cm, mean annual temperature for Purna, Katepurnaand Uma and plotted on district map as :

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Sr. Taluka Name of Sand River/ Stream Nearest Gut No Details of Sand Scooping Road/ Approx No. Ghat Govt/ Sand Qty L(m) B(m) Approved Pvt in Brass Depth(m) 1 Akola Katyar -1 Purna River 20 to 24 240 30 1 Govt. 2544 2 Akola Katyar-2 Purna River 25, 31, 32 260 30 1 Govt. 2756 3 Akola Mhaisang Purna River 25, 1, 739, 740, Govt. 645 13.5 0.8 2461 711 Akola Hingna Purna River 163 to 170, 9 to 11 Govt. 4 105 12 1 445 Tamaswadi 5 Akola Gandhigram Purna River 39, 40, 41, 180 196 12 0.8 Govt. 665 6 Akola Wadad Kh Purna River 128, 126, 118, Govt. 117, 105, 103, 938 17 0.6 3381 102, 92, 93, 94, 95 7 Akola Bramhpuri Purna River 37, 7, 6, 5, 4 304 18 0.8 Govt. 1547 Akola Kati Purna River 1, 2, 58, 101, 134, Govt. 8 350 15 0.8 1484 135 9 Akola Takli Pote Katepurna 2, 4 80 20 0.4 Govt. 226 10 Akola Gopalkhed Purna River 139, 140 119 12 0.8 Govt. 404 11 Akola Bhod Purna River 63 160 30 0.8 Govt. 1357 12 Telhara Manatri Kh Vidrupa 62 65, Govt. ते 180 7 0.6 267 16,17,70,72 13 Telhara Mantri Bk Vidrupa 51, 50 e, 73e, 76, Govt. 215 5 0.7 266 68, 52, 78, 67, 69 14 Telhara Danapur Wan River 47, 45, 44, 42, 717 ते Govt. 721, 745, 709 ते 714, 701, 702, 703, 667, 300 10 0.6 636 658, 664, 666, 667, 670, 655, 650 15 Telhara Talegaon Bk Vidrupa 106, 109, 108, 105, Govt. 114, 126, 120, 119, 300 4 0.5 212 118, 109, 112, 171, 16, 174, 75, 77 Telhara Daula Purna River 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, Govt. 16 165 10 0.5 291 34, 35 17 Telhara Babhulgaon Purna River 72, 73, 74 180 19 1 Govt. 1208 18 Telhara Wangargaon Purna River 69 150 20 0.6 Govt. 636 Telhara Adsul Purna River 105, 132, 140, 165, Govt. 19 400 6 1 848 119, 102, 131, 163 20 Telhara Umari Purna River 228, 235, 236, 238 190 10 1 Govt. 671 21 Telhara Ner Purna River 227, 228, 230 to Govt. 234, 215 to 218, 590 20 0.8 3335 210 to 213 22 Balapur Andura-2 Purna River 36 to 45 205 4 0.9 Govt. 261 23 Balapur Borgaon Purna River 12 to 15, 17, 18, 21 Govt. Vairale to 23, 32 to 39, 52 400 4 0.6 339 to 55, 285 to 292, 296, 24 Balapur Sonala Purna River 22, 23, 24, 31, 32, 290 4 0.7 Govt. 287

47, 59 to 71, 75 25 Balapur Andura -1 Purna River 622 to 624, 626, Govt. 627, 630,635,631, 639,642, 662 to 325 15 1 1722 669, 676, 675, 677, 681 26 Balapur Nagad Purna River 3, 251, 248, 233, Govt. 232, 231, 229, 228, 334 12 0.6 850 227, 226, 225, 224, 223, 177, 173, 172 Balapur Sagad Purna River 2 to 4, 36 to 44, Govt. 27 280 12 0.6 712 239 28 Balapur Dongargaon Man River 583 to 587, 595 to Govt. 604, 630 to 641, 355 8 0.4 401 653 to 665, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 29 Balapur Hata Purna River 858, 859, 861, 862, Govt. 863, 864, 694, 767, 598 12 0.9 2282 14, 15, 16, 35, 36, 39 to 43 30 Balapur Dagadkhed Purna River 112, 113, 1,2, 3, 4, Govt. 105 15 0.5 278 5 31 Balapur Mokha Purna River 1, 2, 3, 10, 15, Govt. 325 12 0.8 1102 204,192, 198 32 Balapur Kajikhed-1 Purna River 99 to 101, 93, 88, Govt. 89, 128,129,131 to 550 10 1 1943 133 33 Balapur Lohara-1 Man 618, 630, 650, 645 Govt. river/Ghan to 647, 558 to 567, 445 9 0.5 708 moda Nala 570 to 582 34 Balapur Lohara-2 Man 91 to 95, 113 to Govt. river/Ghan 118, 134, 139, 806, 535 9 0.4 681 moda Nala 807, 894, 895, 901 to 913, 954, 959 35 Balapur Swarupkhed Purna River 155 to 159 350 15 0.9 Govt. 1670 36 Patur Raher Utawali 61 to 67, 89, 90, Govt. River 86, 87, 91, 84, 85, 85 20 0.6 360 1, 12, 2 37 Patur Belura Kh Bordi 47, 57, 58, 243, Govt. 232, 236, 234, 235, 210 9 0.4 267 237 38 Patur Malsur Vishwmitra 1, 2, 3, 4, 120 140 10 0.6 Govt. 297 39 Patur Tulanga Kh Man River 1 e, 5e, 14, 15, 19, Govt. 655 7 0.3 486 23, 29 40 Murtizapur Sangwi -1 Purna River 4, 5, 6, 9, Govt. पूणा नद 675 15 0.5 1789 40, 41 Murtizapur Sangwi-2 Uma River 80, 78, 67, Govt. उमा नद 465 23 0.4 1512 68 42 Murtizapur Dapura-1 Purna River 105, 106, 107 217 20 0.8 Govt. 1227

43 Murtizapur Dapura-2 Purna River 14, 15 292 20 0.8 Govt. 1651 44 Murtizapur Kolsara 3 Pedhi/Purna 15, 16, 66 Govt. 300 15 0.4 636 river 45 Murtizapur Khaparwada Purna River 63 Govt. 319 20 0.8 1804 1 46 Murtizapur Khaparwada Purna River 37, 38, 39, 40 Govt. 294 20 0.8 1662 2 47 Murtizapur Khaparwada Uma River 94, 98, 97, 46, 48, Govt. 3 10 , 11, 12, 13, 18, 950 11 0.4 1477 19, 20, 99, 103, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 264 48 Murtizapur Durgwada Purna River 1, 2, 3, 243 to 247, Govt. 540 15 0.8 2290 249 49 Murtizapur Lonsana Pedhi River 14, 15, 138, 139, Govt. 415 16 0.3 704 147, 150, 152, 154 50 Murtizapur Yendli Purna River 3, 5, 8 105 15 0.8 Govt. 445 51 Murtizapur Pingla 1 Purna River 83, 11/1 340 15 0.6 Govt. 1081 52 Murtizapur Takwada Uma River 106 ते 109, Govt. 112,113, 104, 103, 2, 3, 126, 97, 98, 850 11 0.3 991 99, 101, 102, 1, 7, 5, 6, 4 53 Murtizapur Parad Purna River 217, 218 100 20 0.8 Govt. 565 54 Murtizapur Virwada Purna River 1, 2, 22, 23, 235 Govt. ते 520 30 0.8 4410 241 55 Murtizapur Ghunshi Purna River 2, 3,4, 5, 6 ,113 Govt. 230 33 0.8 2146 Hasnapur 56 Murtizapur Mungshi Purna River 37, 38, 39, 2, 3 510 20 0.8 Govt. 2883 57 Murtizapur Sangwa Mel Purna River 274, 275, 276, 277 615 17 1 Govt. 3694 58 Murtizapur Bhatori Purna River 468, 473,474,475 500 20 0.8 Govt. 2827 59 Murtizapur Datala 1 Katepurna 34, 35, 36 250 15 0.4 Govt. 530 60 Murtizapur Shelu Najak Katepurna 34, 35, 36, 25 140 15 0.5 Govt. 371 61 Murtizapur Bramhi Kh Kamalganga 35 100 15 0.4 Govt. 212 62 Murtizapur Waghjali Kamalganga 39, 40, 4 200 14 0.3 Govt. 297 63 Murtizapur Pingla 2 Purna River 77, 78, 80, 84, 86 340 15 0.6 Govt. 1081 64 Murtizapur Kawtha Kho.2 Pedhi river 33, 35 ,84, 101 740 15 0.4 Govt. 1569 65 Murtizapur Tiptala 1 Kamalganga 18, 19 100 20 0.3 Govt. 212 66 Murtizapur Hiwra Korde Pedhi River गावठानला लागुन 150 15 0.9 Govt. 716 67 Murtizapur Sonori Pedhi River 135, 138, 43, 134 514 18 0.5 Govt. 1635 68 Murtizapur Bapori Pedhi River 419 230 17 0.3 Govt. 414 69 Barshitakli Donad Kh Katepurna Govt. काटेपूणा नद 24,25 227 10 0.5 401 /Khirad Nala 70 Barshitakli Konad Bk Katepurna 173 176, 182, Govt. ते 113 15 0.8 479 185, 188, 204 71 Barshitakli Dauchka Katepurna 1, 18, 17 76 15 0.5 Govt. 201

72 Barshitakli Sukli Morna River 3, 2, 4 Govt. Warkhed 156 10 0.6 331 Shivar

DISTRICT SURVEY REPORT FOR AKOLA DISTRICT

PART –B

FOR MINOR MINERALS OTHER THAN SAND MINING OR RIVER BED MINING

Prepared under

A] Appendix –X of MoEFCC, GoI notification S.O. 141(E) dated 15.1.2016 B] Sustainable Sand Mining Guidelines C] MoEFCC, GoI notification S.O. 3611(E) dated 25.07.2018

1.0 Introduction :

Ministry of Environment & Forest , GoI vide its office Memorandum L-11011/47/2011.IA.II(M) dated 18.05.2012 directed mass to comply Ho’ble Supreme Court decision.

Accordingly this document is prepared by DEIAA, Akola, Maharashtra State.

Akola district has constituted District Environmental Impact Assessment Authority vide letter 29/Khanikarma/C No 1/WS 675/2016 dated 10 May 2016 and comprised as

Akola district has constituted District Expert Appraisal Committee Authority vide letter 29/Khanikarma/C No 1/WS 675/2016 dated 10 May 2016 and comprised as

Brief Introduction of Akola district :

The Mun River drains the southwestern portion of the district, Morna River drains the midsouth portion of the district, while the southeast is drained by the Katepurna River and Uma River.

From hydro geological status, Deccan Trap Basalt of upper Cretaceous to lower Eocene age is the major rock formation in the district covering the southern part, whereas almost entire

60 northern part is underlain by Recent Alluvium. Northern part of the district, covering about 2650 sq. km. in parts of Akot, Akola and Telhara talukas is underlain by Purna Alluvium.

Drainage

Some of the rivers in Akola and their tributaries are Purna, Uma, Katepurna, Shahnur, Morna, Man, Aas and Vaan.

Climate

The normal annual rainfall over the district varies from about 740 mm to 860 mm. The average annual rainfall for the last ten years 2009-2019 ranges from 656.20 mm (Balapur) to 742.80 mm (Murtizapur)

61 weathering together have formed good fertile soils near the river beds.

Minerals and mining

Soil and Cropping pattern

There are four Subdivisions and seven talukas listed as

Name of Sub division Taluka 1. Akola Akola 2. Akot Akot Telhara 3. Balapur Balapur Patur 4. Murtizapur Murtizapur Barshitakli

Salient Features of Akola District :

N 20° 16’-N 21° 17’ E 76°38’-E 77° 38’

Archaeological/Historical/Ancient Balapur Fort,Akola, Bhawani Temple,,Barsi Takli, Chhattri near Balapur, Dahihanda gate & Wall, Khirki gate & Outer Monuments within district Wall, Panch Burj and Burj Hasrath Yab, two caves at Patur

Names of the national park, Melghat wildlife sactuary have been declared as ESZ by Govt. of India vide notification SO sanctuary Biosphere reserve, 3078 dated 27.12.2016 covering 1500.49 sq Tiger Reserve, Elephant reserve, km area of Amravati,Buldhana and Akola districts. However it comprise of about Forest (RF/PF/Unclassified) 1235.07 ha area of Akola district. i.e. eastern boundary of 1020, 1021 and along with Pather nala up to village Popatkhed and southern village boundaries of village Popatkhed, Malkapur (Bhil), Khasgaon, Dharur (Ramapur), Sarfabad, Kasod (Shivpur), Alampur, Pimpri (Khurd), Yadlapur, Khairkhed, Chitalwadi, Khandala, Boradi, Karla, Batkhed,up to wan river of Akola forest division of Akola district.

2.0 Overview of Mining Activity in the district :

Akola district is rich in minor minerals such as building stone and sand. Mining activity is one of the main revenue source for the district.

District has 70 stone quarry leases till January 2020 covering area 141.47 ha. working within the district as per information recorded (Source info. District Mining Office,Parbhani)

Villages marked on the district geological map is as below :

3. General Profile of the district :

The Mun River drains the southwestern portion of the district, Morna River drains the midsouth portion of the district, while the southeast is drained by the Katepurna River and Uma River.

Location Map of District :

4.0 Geology of the District:

Entire district is occupied by Deccan basalt flows with intertrappean beds at places, river alluvia and soils. The stratigraphic sequence of these rocks is tabulated below:

Formation Age

(i) From the hills, 9.6 km. south of Wahan village close to the Katepurna Dam site near the villages Vastapur and Khambora and,

(ii) In the hills close to the village Donad Buzurg

Conglomerates, Kankar, Alluvium and Soils:— In the alluvial tracts, a fairly thick alluvium is underlain by layers of false bedded sandy soils, conglomerates and yellowish, hard calcareous

70 kankary beds. Near Donad Buzurg the Katepurna river flows over a bed of recent conglomerates and sands. The black soil or Megur is clayey or loamy. It is appreciably thick in certain areas but generally it occurs as a thin cover over the weathered basalt or mooram. The alluvial soils represent both the transported and residual soils. A generalised section of 36.6 metres deep well near Dahihanda (spelt as Dhyanda by Blanford,) north of Akola, near the Purna river has been described by Blanford (1869) as below:

1. Ordinary brown alluvial clay.

2. Yellow sandy clay.

3. Reddish clay.

4. Gravel and sand of varying thickness.

5. Tenacious gravelly clay. This is the saliferous stratum, on lapping which the salt wafer rises with great force.

District has 70 stone quarry leases till January 2020 covering area 141.47 ha. working within the district as per information recorded (Source info. District Mining Office,Parbhani)

Mineral Mineable Reserves in Million Tonnes Stone 47.53 (Approx.) Sand 0.98 (Approx.)

Geological Map of Akola District

5.0 Drainage of irrigation Pattern: Irrigation Details for the district :

Irrigation By Source Area in (‘000ha) 24.51 Net Irrigated Area 42.82 Gross Irrigated Area 441.60 Rainfed Area

Total 508.93 Source of Irrigation : Source of Irrigation Area in (‘000ha) % of Total Irrigated Area Canal 7.50 30.65 % Open Wells/Bore Wells 17 69.35 % Lift Irrigation Systems 00 -- Total 24.51 100 %

# Source ICAR-CRIDA report. Drainage

Some of the rivers in Akola and their tributaries are Purna, Uma, Katepurna, Shahnur, Morna, Man, Aas and Vaan.

6.0 Land Utilization Pattern in the District : Forest, Agriculture, Horticulture, Mining etc. Land Use Map for Akola district is as below:

Description Area in ('000ha) District Name Akola District Area 540 Cultivable Area 455 Forest Area 35 Land under Non agricultural use 5.00

Permanent Pastures 12.00 Cultivable Waste Land 6.00 Land under Misc. Trees and groves 6.00

Barren and un cultivable land 18.0 Current Fallow 7.00 Other Fallow 5.00

Irrigation Area (‘000ha) Net Irrigated area 24.51

Gross irrigated area 42.82

Rainfed area 441.60

Agriculture Crops:

Major field crops Area in (‘000ha) by Major field crops Irrigation cultivated (Kharif) Rainfed cultivated (Rabi) Cotton 168.3 Gram 59.00 Soyabean 137.5 Wheat 34.40 Jowar 46.5 Safflower 2.50 Green Gram 44.40 Black Gram 10.00 Pigeon pea 49.7

# Source Agriculture Plan Akola (ICAR-CRIDA)

Horticulture :

Horticulture Crops (Fruits) Area in (‘000ha) Mango 184 Sapota 60 Orange (Santra) 4374 Sweet Orange 600

# Source Agriculture Plan Akola (ICAR-CRIDA) Mining :

Area under Mining Area in ha River Bed Scooping 34.82 ha Stone Mining 141.47 ha

# Source District Mining Office Akola

7.0 Surface Water And Ground Water Scenario :

7.1 Surface Water Scenario :

Akola district has eight main riversPurna, Katepurna, Uma, Morna,Pendhi, Shahnur, Kapsi,Aran, Patan etc. Purna has tributaries like Purna, Katepurna rivers and their tributaries in the district.

River Inventory for the district is sketched as

Akola district as a whole is a part of Tapi basin.

Total Catchment area for both the rivers are tabulated below

Name of the Name of River Run of River in Area of District Km Catchment in Sq. Km. Akola Purna RIver 124.44 5425 Sq.Km

District has irrigation facility through 02 Large Projects, 10 Medium Projects, 36 Small Irrigation Projects operated through State Irrigation Department and 18 small irrigation projects in the district operated by Z.P. authorities. # District Booklet W.R.D. Govt of Maharashtra Yr. 2017

7.2 Ground Water Scenario :

District is in “SAFE” Category from Ground Water Development point of view. Detailed Ground Water Scenario for the district is discussed below

Hydrogeology Deccan Trap Basalt is the predominant water bearing formation, followed by Gondwana formation having Sandstone and Shale sequence. Penganga and Quaternary Alluvium aquifers are spread in limited areas. Archean aquifers are limited and have less significance in the area. A map depicting the hydrogeological features is shown in figure below

Hydrogeology of District Parbhani

Depth to Water Level – Premonsoon

The depth to water levels in the district ranges between 4.47m(Patur) and 30.65m (Barshi Takli) m bgl. Depth to water levels during premonsoon. Shallow water levels, within 10 m bgl are seen in the southern part of the district, i.e., southern part of Patur taluka and eastern part of Barshi Takli taluka. Deeper water levels of more than 20 m bgl are observed in the northwestern part of the district in parts of Telhara, and small western part of Balapur taluka. The water levels in major part of the district covering entire western, central, north eastern and eastern parts is between 10 and 20 m bgl.

Depth to Water Level – Postmonsoon

The depth to water levels during postmonsoon ranges between 2.15 m bgl (Popet kheda) and 21.15 m bgl (Andura). Shallow water levels within 5 m bgl are observed in southern part of the district in parts of Patur, Barshi Takli and Murtizapur talukas and as a small patch in central part of Akola taluka. Water levels are between 5 and 10 m bgl in south central parts of the district covering parts of Patur, Barshi Takli, Akola, Murtijapur and north eastern parts of Akot taluka. North central and north eastern parts of the district covering parts of Balapur, Akola, Telhara and Murtijapur talukas have water levels between 10 and 20 m bgl. Deeper water levels of more than 20 m bgl are observed in northwestern part of the district covering most of the Telhara taluka and small areas in adjoining Akola and Balapur talukas.

The overall stage of ground water development for the district is 32.98%. Taluka wise assessments indicate that all the talukas in the district fall under “Safe” category.

8.0 Rainfall of the district and Climatic Conditions :

Average rainfall for Akola district is 720-800 mm per year. Compared to Rain fall data for last three years, year 2018 has a deficit of about 82 mm considering average rainfall for the district.

Talukawise Rainfall Data (Average in mm)

Taluka Rainfall Rainy Days (Nos.) Telhara 690 42 Akot 720 42 Balapur 685 40

Akola 739 42 Murtizapur 740 39 Patur 739 41 Barshitakli 695 43 Overall Avg. 718 42

The Climate of the district is characterised by a hot summer and general dryness throughout the year except during the south-west monsoon season, i.e., June to September. The temperature rises rapidly after February till May, which is the hottest month of the year. The mean daily maximum temperature during May is 42.1°C and the mean daily minimum temperature during December is 15.1°C The normal annual rainfall varies from about 720to 800 mm and it increases from North to South direction in the district and reaches maximum around Akola .

9.0 Details of the mining leases in the district as per the following format : S.No. Name Name of Lessee Address & Contact M.L. grant Order No. & Area Period of ML Period of ML of No. of Lessee Date of (1st/2nd Renewal) Mineral M.L. From To From To Area (ha) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Stone, No. Desk Manoj Pandurang Yeota Tq. Akola Murrum 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 28.7.2014 27.7.2019 Rajgure, Akola Gut No. 41 E 782/14, 23.4.2014 2 Stone, No. Desk Yeota Tq. Akola Murrum Ajay S. Tapdia, Akola 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 17.9.2003 16.9.2008 Gut No. 41 E 414/03, 30.5.2003 3 Stone, M/s Govind Stone No. Desk Murrum Crusher, Prop. Yeota Tq. Akola 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 18.03.2014 17.03.2019 Devanand Laddha, Gut No. 40 E 797/14, 25.4.2014 Akola 4 Stone, No. Desk Shri J. P. Khosla, Yeota Tq. Akola Murrum 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 28.07.2014 27.07.2019 Akola Gut No. 40 E 790/14, 24.4.2014 5 Stone, No. Desk R. K. Wankhade, Yeota Tq. Akola Murrum 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 28.07.2014 27.07.2019 Akola Gut No. 40 E 777/14, 22.4.2014 6 Stone, No. Desk Manoj Pandurang Kumbhari Tq. Murrum 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.81 08.09.2007 09.09.2012 Rajgure, Akola Akola Gut No. 35 520/02, 09.09.2002 7 Stone, Borgaon Manju No. Desk Renuka Jogindar Murrum Tq. Akola Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.81 28.07.2014 27.07.2019 Sethi, Akola 62/3 775/14, 22.4.2014 8 Stone, Borgaon Manju No. Desk G. M. Kothari, Akola 3.57 12.4.2018 11.4.2023 Murrum Tq. Akola Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS

258/1 410/10, 30.3.2010 9 Stone, No. Desk Nagesh Marotrao Khadki Takli Tq. Murrum 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 30.3.2005 29.3.2010 Jadhav, Akola Akola Gut No. 9 E 213/04, 20.3.2004 10 Stone, No. Desk Shivani Tq. Akola Murrum R. M. Kothari, Akola 29/Khanikarma/WS 12.58 12.9.2014 12.8.2019 Gut No. 69/3 521/15, 06.06.2015 11 Stone, No. Desk Varun Arun Dhone, Yeota Tq. Akola Murrum 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 28.7.2014 27.7.2019 Akola Gut No. 41 E 776/14, 22.4.2014 12 Stone, Narendra No. Desk Yeota Tq. Akola Murrum Bhikamchand 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 16.08.2007 15.08.2012 Gut No. 49 E Tapdia, Akola 321/07, 17.5.2007 13 Stone, Dhananjay No. Desk Yeota Tq. Akola Murrum Vidyadhar Pande, 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.00 25.06.2008 24.06.2013 Gut No. 41 E Akola 702/08, 26.3.2008 14 Stone, Vitthalrao Ramrao No. Desk Yeota Tq. Akola Murrum Gawande, Kaulkhed, 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.00 29.6.2014 28.6.2019 Gut No. 41 E Akola 1433/14, 11.12.2014 15 Stone, Suresh Shivdhanji Dalambi, Tq. Akola No. Desk Murrum Chandak, Daryapur, Gut No. 104, 105, 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.84 3.5.2015 3.4.2020 Amravati 106 230/15, 05.3.2015 16 Stone, Mamta Ravikumar Borgaon Manju No. Desk Murrum Agrawal, Borgaon Tq. Akola Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.43 03.5.2014 3.4.2019 Manju Tq. Akola 50/2 781/14, 23.4.2014 17 Stone, M/s. Shivshakti Borgaon Manju No. Desk Murrum Stone Crusher, Tq. Akola Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.81 12.4.2015 11.4.2020 Borgaon Manju 46/3 772/15, 31.8.2015 18 Stone, No. Desk Sagar Stone Dalambi Tq. Akola Murrum 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.62 12.3.2010 11.3.2015 Industries Gut No. 98, 114 160/10, 21.1.2010

19 Stone, Hingna Kumbhari No. Desk Sau. Nanda Suresh Murrum Tq Akola Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.14 11.5.2011 11.4.2016 Wankhade, Akola 30 1089/11, 23.8.2011 20 Stone, Harekrushna Dalambi Tq. Akola No. Desk Murrum Construction Gut No. 131, 132, 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.62 19.9.2014 18.9.2019 Company, Dalambi 133 1316/14, 28.10.2014 21 Stone, Shivdaya Stone Borgaon Manju No. Desk Murrum Crusher, Borgaon Tq. Akola Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.85 3.9.2015 3.8.2020 Manju 63/1 D 239/15, 09.3.2015 22 Stone, Borgaon Manju No. Desk Sanjay C. Agrawal, Murrum Tq. Akola Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.21 19.1.2017 18.1.2022 Akola 49/1 A 39/17, 25.1.2017 23 Stone, Borgaon Manju No. Desk G. M. Kothari, Murrum Tq. Akola Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 3.13 12.4.2018 11.4.2023 Vidhyanagar, Akola 258/1 1028/18, 27.4.2018 24 Stone, Hemant Borgaon Manju No. Desk Murrum Ashokkuram Tq. Akola Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.65 2.4.2019 1.4.2024 Tapdiya, Akola 63/3 731/19, 2.4.2019 25 Stone, Borgaon Manju No. Desk Narayan C. Agrawal, Murrum Tq. Akola Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 26.2.2019 27.2.2024 Kholeshwar, Akola 49/2, 49/3 796/19, 22.4.2019 26 Stone, Borgaon Manju No. Desk Agrawal Metals, Murrum Tq. Akola Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.81 2.4.2019 1.4.2024 Borgaonmanju 50/3 732/19, 2.4.2019 27 Stone, Rafatkhan Dudhlam Tq. No. Desk Murrum Shahadatkhan, Akola Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.02 15.3.2019 14.3.2024 Daryapur 123/1 734/19, 2.4.2019 28 Stone, Hightech Rock No. Desk Sarav Tq. Murrum Product and 29/Khanikarma/WS Barshitakli Gut No. 4.00 23.5.2013 22.5.2018 Aggrigates Ltd., 496/10, 25.04.2013 109 Chennai

29 Stone, Sarav Tq. No. Desk Pravin Nathalal Murrum Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.02 4.9.2015 4.8.2020 Thakkar, Mumbai 85 421/15, 13.05.2015 38 Stone, Pimpalkhuta Tq. No. Desk Abhay Prabhakar Murrum Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 10.4.2017 9.4.2022 Bijwe, Akola 33 890/17, 17.04.2017 39 Stone, Sarav Tq. No. Desk Parmanand Hundraj Murrum Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.87 27.7.2017 28.7.2022 Motwani, Akola 96 146/18, 18.1.2018 30 Stone, Sarav Tq. No. Desk Parmanand Hundraj Murrum Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 31.12.2011 30.12.2016 Motwani, Akola 109 E 1433/11, 23.8.2011 31 Stone, Vizora, Tq. No. Desk Murrum S. S. Oberai, Akola Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.62 11.11.2017 10.11.2022 49 1119/18, 15.5.2018 32 Stone, Sarav Tq. No. Desk Vivek Prabhakar Murrum Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.39 17.4.2018 16.4.2023 Bijwe, Akola 98 1122/18, 15.5.2018 33 Stone, Sarav Tq. No. Desk Govind Bhagatsingh Murrum Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 7.12.2004 6.12.2010 Balode, Akola 109 E 718/04, 07.12.2004 34 Stone, Sarav Tq. No. Desk Murrum R. B. Bindra, Akola Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.81 31.1.2009 30.1.2014 108 2221/08, 14.10.2008 35 Stone, Sarav Tq. No. Desk Nilesh Panjabrao Murrum Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.80 25.9.2009 24.9.2014 Deshmukh, Ridhora 85 1113/09, 30.06.2009 36 Stone, Bhupendrasingh Sarav Tq. No. Desk Murrum Rajpalsingh Oberai, Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.44 5.2.2011 4.2.2016 Akola 88 1249/10, 02.11.2010 37 Stone, Sai Stone Crusher, Bramhandari Tq. No. Desk 2.85 20.4.2018 19.4.2023

Murrum Bramhandari Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 13, 22 1120/18, 15.5.2018 38 Stone, Sarav Tq. No. Desk Ganesh Arjunsingh Murrum Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.80 29.1.2018 28.1.2023 Balode, Akola 89 659/18, 23.3.2018 39 Stone, Bramhandari Tq. No. Desk Lakhan Vitthalrao Murrum Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.37 29.1.2018 28.1.2023 Gawande, Akola 35 1121/18, 23.3.2018 40 Stone, Sarav Tq. No. Desk Shri Bijwe Stone Murrum Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.64 2.4.2019 1.4.2024 Crusher, Sarav 90 733/19, 2.4.2019 41 Stone, Pimpalkhuta Tq. No. Desk Pradip Pundlik Murrum Barshitakli Gut No. 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 26.11.2018 25.11.2023 Deshmukh, Akola 54 2353/18, 3.12.2018 42 Stone, Anbhora Tq. No. Desk Pranjal Narendra Murrum Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.12 3.1.2014 2.1.2019 Purohit, Anbhora No. 167 789/14, 24.4.2014 43 Stone, Rahul Vinayak Bhagora Tq. No. Desk Murrum Ghumse, Bhagora, Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.81 20.10.2014 19.10.2019 Tq. Murtizapur No. 63 E 1435/14, 11.12.2014 44 Stone, M/s. Urja Anbhora Tq. No. Desk Murrum Infrastructure, Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.96 28.10.2014 27.10.2019 Dadar No. 154 423/15, 14.05.2015 45 Stone, Gulabchand Bhagora, Tq. No. Desk Murrum Jagnarayan Dubey, Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.05 18.5.2015 17.5.2020 Murtizapur No. 47 438/15, 18.5.2015 46 Stone, Ranjana Gajanan Anbhora, Tq. No. Desk Murrum Thokal, Anbhora, Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.60 13.8.2015 12.8.2020 Murtizapur No. 207 471/16, 28.3.2016 47 Stone, Anil Haribhau Chinchkhed Tq. No. Desk 2.00 2.11.2015 1.11.2020 Murrum Kurwade, Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS

Murtizapur No. 138 257/16, 20.3.2016 48 Stone, Shrikrushna W. Dhanora Vaidya, No. Desk Murrum Sadar, Shelu Vetal, Tq. Murtizapur 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.81 31.1.2016 30.01.2021 Tq Murtizapur Gut No. 100 E 465/16, 23.03.2016 49 Stone, Vetalbaba Stone Bhagora, Tq. No. Desk Murrum Crusher, Bhagora, Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.62 8.6.2016 7.6.2021 Murtizapur No. 31 818/16, 14.6.2016 50 Stone, M/s Elxamex Chinchkhed, Tq. No. Desk Murrum Maintenance Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 4.00 30.3.2017 29.3.2022 Services Ltd. No. 136 H 641/17, 30.3.2017 51 Stone, Kishor Bhagora, Tq. No. Desk Murrum Hanumansingh Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.81 01.11.2017 31.10.2022 Bhagore, Murtizapur No. 7 1128/18, 16.5.2018 52 Stone, Kurum Tq. No. Desk Murrum J. P. Khosla, Akola Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 4.89 7.5.2018 6.5.2023 No. 269, 271, 273 1108/18, 14.5.2018 53 Stone, Kurum Tq. No. Desk Murrum J. P. Khosla, Akola Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.13 19.4.2018 18.4.2023 No. 270 1107/18, 14.5.2018 54 Stone, Kurum Tq. No. Desk Murrum Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS J. P. Khosla, Akola 4.95 7.5.2018 6.5.2023 No. 269, 266, 267, 1109/18, 14.5.2018 265 55 Stone, Anbhora Tq. No. Desk Kapil Dilip Bajaj, Murrum Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.60 15.2.2019 14.2.2024 Murtizapur No. 200 797/19, 22.4.2019 56 Stone, Bothprakash Takli Tq. No. Desk Murrum Vishwnath Mahajan, Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 0.81 10.10.2011 10.9.2016 Murtizapur No. 73 G 1148/11, 12.7.2011 57 Stone, Vijay Harichandra Bhagora Tq. No. Desk 1.62 20.2.2009 19.2.2014 Murrum Khandelwal, Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS

Amravati No. 37 333/09, 06.2.2009 58 Stone, Ratanlal Vishwnath Unkhed, Tq. No. Desk Murrum Mahajan, Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 24.12.2009 23.12.2014 Murtizapur No. 15 E 1767/09, 07.12.2009 59 Stone, E.E. Amravati No. Desk Takli, Tq. Murrum Irrigation Division, 29/Khanikarma/WS Murtizapur Gut 5.00 26.02.2010 25.02.2015 Amravati (Ghungshi 129/10, 16.2.2010 No. 73 E Barrage) 60 Stone, Vijay B. Kolamkar, Vadgaon, Tq. No. Desk Murrum Umari Etbarpur, Murtizapur Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS /10 2.00 18.5.2010 17.5.2015 Daryapur No. 10 F 61 Stone, No. Desk Vijay Wamanrao Khirkund, Tq. Akot Murrum 29/Khanikarma/WS 2.00 24.10.2016 23.10.2021 Datir, Panaj Tq. Akot Gut No. 60 G 899/17, 19.4.2017 62 Stone, M/s Prerna Stone No. Desk Murrum Crusher Prop. Gajipur, Akot, Gut 29/Khanikarma/WS 1.20 20.11.2015 19.11.2020 Mahendra J. No. 36 865/16, 22.6.2016 Tardeja, Akot 63 Stone, No. Desk 29/ Rajkumar Gopaldas Gajipur, Akot, Gut Murrum Khanikarma/ WS 280/18, 1.21 18.12.2017 17.12.2022 Chandak, Akot No. 42/2, 42/3 01.02.2018 64 Stone, No. Desk 29/ Harish Sundarlalji Gajipur, Akot, Gut Murrum Khanikarma/ WS 0.40 26.4.2018 15.4.2023 Rajde, Akot No. 34/1 1129/18, 16.5.2018 65 Stone, No. Desk Sheikh Yousuf Abdul Bodkha, Tq. Patur, Murrum 29/Khanikarma/ WS 0.80 9.5.2016 8.5.2021 Kadar, Patur Gut No. 10/2 306/17, 07.03.2017 66 Stone, No. Desk 29 Sayyad Sami Sayyad Sawarkhed, Patur Murrum /Khanikarma/WS 1.60 8.6.2017 7.6.2021 Taleb, Patur Gut No. 46/2 305/17, 07.03.2017 67 Stone, Shaikh Noor Shaikh Bodkha, Tq. Patur, No. Desk 29 0.81 28.12.2015 27.12.2020

Murrum Husain, Patur Gut No. 10/2 /Khanikarma/WS 470/16, 28.03.2016 68 Stone, Baban Natthuji Gondholwadi, Tq. No. Desk 29/ Murrum Devkar, Andhar Patur, Gut No. 32 Khanikarma/WS 617/18, 2.83 5.2.2016 4.2.2021 Sangwi, Patur a, 33/3 20.03.2018 69 Stone, Shubham Subhash Sawarkhed, Tq. No. Desk 29/ Murrum Tayade, Malkapur, Patur, Gut No. Khanikarma/WS 389/18, 3.13 6.2.2018 5.2.2023 Akola 63/1, 62/2, 62/2a 20.02.2018 70 Stone, No. Desk Sheikh Badshah Bodkha, Tq. Patur, Murrum 29/Khanikarma/ WS 1.20 15.3.2019 14.3.2024 Abdul Kadar, Patur Gut No. 10/2 892/19, 06.05.2019

*All stone quarries are working with valid prior environmental clearances and permissions.

10. Details of Royalty or Revenue received in last three years :

Financial Year Revenue in Rs.Crores F.Y. 2016-17 Rs. 28.91 F.Y. 2017-18 Rs. 55.20 F.Y. 2018-19 Rs. 60.51

11. Details of Production of Minor Mineral in last three years : (Approx. Quantity)

Financial Year Minor Mineral in Brass Minor Mineral in Million Tonnes F.Y. 2016-17 722750 5.72 F.Y. 2017-18 1380000 10.93 F.Y. 2018-19 1512750 11.98

12. Mineral Map of District :

Mineral Map of District

13. List of Letter of Intent (LOI)Holders in the district along with its validity as per following format:

Sl. Name of Name of Lessee Address & Letter of Intent Area of M.L. to Validity of Use No. Mineral Contact No. of Grant Order No. be allotted LoI Captive/Non LOI Holder & Date Captive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Stone, Sau. Mamta Ravi Borgaonmanju WS/115/2020 1.43 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Agrawal, Borgaonmanju Tq. Akola S.No. date 14/1/2020 50/2 2 Stone, Shivshakti Stone Borgaonmanju WS/2086/2019 4.10 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Crusher, Partner Tq. Akola S.No. date 21/12/2019 Ramnikbhai Kansagara 46/3b, 46/2, 46/3 3 Stone, Rajkumar M. Kothari, Shivni Tq. Akola WS/2108/2019 3.24 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Vidhyanagar, Akola Gut No. 69/3 date 27/12/2019 4 Stone, Kishan R. Kothari, Sarav Tq. WS/2101/2019 4.41 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Vidhyanagar, Akola Barshitakli Gut date 26/12/2019 No.61 5 Stone, Durga Stone Industries, Dalambi Tq. WS/1428/2019 3.44 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Dalambi, Partner Akola Gut No. 98, date 19/08/2019 Pritesh Ramesh Faldu 99 6 Stone, Vikas Ukanda Jadhav, Sarav Tq. WS/1374/2019 1.12 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Sarav, Tq. Barshitakli Barshitakli Gut date 2/08/2019 No. 85 7 Stone, Deepak Ashok Bhagora, Tq. WS/1151/2019 2.43 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Awwalwar, Murtizapur Murtizapur Gut date 28/06/2019 No. 98/1 8 Stone, Sanjay Chhitarmal Borgaonmanju WS/2288/2018 1.94 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Agrawal, Kholeshwar, Tq. Akola S.No. date 26/11/2018 Akola 51/1a, 51/1c 9 Stone, Ganesh Arjunsingh Sarav, Tq. WS/2012/2019 1.50 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Balode, Akola Barshikalki S.No. date 11/12/2019 89 10 Stone, Ku. Renuka Jogindar Borgaonmanju WS/1367/2019 0.81 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Sethi, Ramdaspeth, Tq. Akola S.No. date 1/8/2019 Akola 62/3

11 Stone, Vijay Harishchandra Bhagora, Tq. WS/1233/2019 1.62 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Khandelwal, Amravati Murtizapur Gut date 11/07/2019 No. 37 12 Stone, Goverdhan Stone Borgaonmanju WS/1145/2019 3.63 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Crusher, Borgaon Manju Tq. Akola S.No. date 28/06/2019 272/2, 272/3, 272/4 13 Stone, Ritesh Ranjitshingh Bramhandari, Tq, WS/723/2019 2.00 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Balode, Kaulkhed, Akola Barshitakli Gut date 01/04/2019 No. 27 14 Stone, Anuj Ajay Tapdiya, Ring Bramhandari, Tq, WS/1306/2019 3.61 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Road, Akola Barshitakli Gut date 22/07/2019 No. 83 15 Stone, Shri. J. P. Khosala, Sarav, Tq, WS/101/2020 4.94 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Ramdaspeth, Akola Barshitakli Gut date 13/01/2020 No. 78,79, 80 16 Stone, Ganesh Gangagir Giri Sarav Tq. WS/102/2020 1.52 ha In Force Commercial Murrum Barshitakli Gut date 13/01/2020 No. 57

 List is updated till January 2020

14. Total Mineral Reserves Available in the District :

Mineral Mineable Reserves in Million Tonnes Stone 47.53 Million Tonnes (Approx.) Sand 0.98 Million Tonnes (Appox.)

15. Quality / Grade of Mineral available in the District :

Quality of stone available in Akola district is building grade stone confirming IS standards IS:7779 (Part II/Sec 3) of 1979.

16. Use of Mineral :

Basalt stone is used for building, construction works , road works as an aggregate.

17.Demand and Supply of the Mineral in last three years :

Basalt stone with variable sizes from 6mm,20mm,40mm,60mm,100mm are used for construction and road works as an aggregate material. Akola district has a long stretch joining Buldhana at one end and Yavatmal-Amravati at another surrounded by Jalna district. To cater infrastructural requirements and local demand stone quarries are emerged catering demand for 7 tahsils. In general demand for district is ranging between 1.4-1.5 millionTonne/Annum generating revenue of around 60 Cr. Approximately. This demand is perpetual to market requirements depending on growth of infrastructural index of the area , state and country. Detailed demand calculated for F.Y. 2019-20 is as below

Akola District Requirement of Minor Minerals

Sr. District Particulars No. 2019-2020 2018-2019 Quantity in Brass Quantity in Brass 514000 1 PWD 565400 2 Irrigation Dept. 155900 129972 Domestic Requirement including Govt. Contractors,Local Lease/ Akola Quarry Operators 3 510000 463604 4 NHAI/Central Road Fund 445700 405174 MSRDC- Samrudddhi Mahamarg ( for next three 5 Years) 0 Total 1677000 1512750

18. Mining Leases marked on District Map

19. Details of the area of where there is a cluster of mining leases viz. no. of mining leases. Location :

Area in Name of Lessee Mineral Village Land Type S.No. Date of Grant Lease From Lease up to ha No Cluster is formed till March 2019

20.0 Details of Eco sensitive area

A. Melghat wildlife sactuary have been declared as ESZ by Govt. of India vide notification SO 3078 dated 27.12.2016 covering 1500.49 sq km area of Amravati,Buldhana and Akola districts. However it comprise of about 1235.07 ha area of Akola district. i.e. eastern boundary of 1020, 1021 and along with Pather nala up to village Popatkhed and southern village boundaries of village Popatkhed, Malkapur (Bhil), Khasgaon, Dharur (Ramapur), Sarfabad, Kasod (Shivpur), Alampur, Pimpri (Khurd), Yadlapur, Khairkhed, Chitalwadi, Khandala, Boradi, Karla, Batkhed,up to wan river of Akola forest division of Akola district.

B. Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary

Katepurna WLS is notified by Govt. of Maharashtra vide notification dated 02 January 2002 covering area 3876.45 ha area. Demarcation for Katepurna WLC is as marked over district map :

C. Karanja Sohol Wild Life Sanctuary:

Karanja Sohol WLS is notified by Govt. of Maharashtra vide notification dated 07 december 2000 covering area 1778.40 ha. Demarcation for Karanja Sohol WLC is as marked over district map :

(Though Katepurna and Sohol Wildlife sanctuaries are not the part of Akola district but these are governed under Forest Division Akola and in close proximity to Akola district, hence included.)

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Map of Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary:

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21. Impact on the Environment (Air, Water, Noise Soil, Flora & Fauna, Land Use, agriculture, forest etc.) due to mining activity :

Air Environment : Anticipated Impacts Stone/metal mining is carried out by opencast manual method. The air borne particulate matter generated by mining and handling operations, transportation and screening of stone chips at crusher is the main air pollutant. The emissions of Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Oxides of

Nitrogen (NOX) contributed by tractor trolley. As the number of trips of tractor trolley are less, the pollutant levels are well within prescribed limits . Prediction of impacts on air environment has been carried out taking into consideration proposed production and net increase in emissions. Air pollution sources in the operating mine are classified into three categories

a. Point sources b. Area sources c. Line sources  Drilling & Blasting and crusher operations of the mine are considered as point sources  As the cumulative impacts for cluster of stone quarries are to be considered, thus the cluster of stone mines is described as area sources  Transportation of stone chips from mining pit to crusher is considered as line sources The other source of air pollution is the dust generated during the movement of tractor trolley. Water tankers with spraying arrangement will be used for regular water sprinkling on the haul roads to ensure effective dust suppression. The tractor trolley are well maintained so that exhaust smoke does not contribute abnormal values of noxious gases and un-burnt hydrocarbons.

Noise Environment : Anticipated Impacts:

The main sources of noise in the mine are classified as follows:  Transportation Vehicles/tractor trolley  Drilling & Blasting  Crushing & Screening Exposure of Noise may lead to hearing losses and may impact of mental health of Workers working in the vicinity.

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Water Environment : Anticipated Impacts:

Mining activities cause adverse impacts due to mine drainage and siltation due to storm water. The impact on water environment has been considered under the following heads:

 Water consumption  Mine seepage and impact on ground water  Impact on surface water bodies  Storm water management Soil Environment : Anticipated Impacts

Most of the stone quarries are operated at the barren area where outcrops of basalt are exposed having very thin layer of soil and overburden. This soil is removed and stacked separately for plantation around peripheral area of 7.5 m.

Land Use :

These stone quarries are very small in area. After removal of stone these abandoned quarries are used as water tank for irrigation purpose by lessee.

Forest :

No quarry is permitted within district within 250m of forest boundary and within 10 km buffer area of Eco Sensitive Area.

22. Remedial measures to mitigate the impact of mining on Environment:

Remedial measures to mitigate air environment

 Dust suppression arrangements like water tankers on haulage road and at all dust generation points  Dust extractors during crushing/ screening  Grading of haul roads time to time and cleaning to remove the accumulated dusty material  Regular maintenance of the tractor trolley.  Practicing wet drilling.

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 Controlled blasting using delay detonators.  Usage of sharp drill bits for drilling of holes  Avoiding of overloading of 10T tippers and covering of loaded tippers with tarpaulins during stone chip transportation  Dust mask provision to workers  Adequate barrier zone will be maintained all along the mine lease boundary and green belt will be maintained in the barrier zone  Periodical monitoring of air quality to take steps to control the pollutants

Remedial measures to mitigate noise environment: The operations of the mining equipment, plying of tractor trolley and mine machinery like drill operations are the major sources of undesirable noise in the proposed project area. The following control measures are proposed for bringing down the noise levels-  The vibration due to blasting is minimized by careful planning, supervision and execution of each blast and using milli-second(M.S) delay detonators and proper stemming to prevent blow out of holes  Green belt will be made around the working areas to screen the noise and also for arresting fugitive dust  Maintenance and tuning of machinery would be ensured to reduce undesirable noise  Earplugs and earmuffs will be provided to the workmen  Limiting the speed of haulage tractor  Rubber lining in the chutes of Crushing/ screening plant

Remedial measures to mitigate water environment:

The only pollution anticipated in the surface drainage water is the suspended solids, due to wash off. For this purpose retaining wall with garland drain is proposed. The discharge from this drain is diverted to a settling tank unused pit workings, which allows the sediments to settle. Further to arrest the silted drainage entering into the area down below, check dams and gully plugs shall be erected in the existing natural drains. These check dams also assist in the recharge of ground water system.

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Deliberate attempt has been made to collect this in to a garden drain. This water will be available for uses integrated above. Percolation losses will be negligible. 23. Reclamation of Mined Out Area (best practice already implemented in the district, requirement as per rules and regulations , proposed reclamation plan)

As per Maharashtra Minor Mineral Extraction & Development Rule 2013,quarry after exhaustion of mineral and on abandonment , the pit be used as a water tank or be used for fish culture or be used for Municipal solid waste dump yard.

As per requirement of Maharashtra Minor Mineral Extraction & Development Rule 2013 every stone quarry after exhaustion of minerals will plan Final Mine Closure Plan with the approval of Directorate of Geology and Mining GoM and abandon the stone quarry as per method of approval within time frame prescribed and approved by authority.

In the district, till date no mine for stone is abandoned and Final Closure Work is under operation. Details area as

Name of Area in Gut No Village/Taluka Lease Order Details Reason for Closure Lessee ha Manoj No. Desk Mining Lease Pandurang 2.00 41 E Yeota Tq. Akola 29/Khanikarma/WS 782/14, Expire Rajgure, Akola 23.4.2014 M/s Govind Stone No. Desk Mining Lease Crusher, Prop. 2.00 40 E Yeota Tq. Akola 29/Khanikarma/WS 797/14, Expire Devanand 25.4.2014 Laddha, Akola No. Desk Varun Arun Mining Lease 2.00 41 E Yeota Tq. Akola 29/Khanikarma/WS 776/14, Dhone, Akola Expire 22.4.2014 R. K. No. Desk Mining Lease Wankhade, 2.00 40 E Yeota Tq. Akola 29/Khanikarma/WS 777/14, Expire Akola 22.4.2014

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24. Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan :

Risk Assessment

The proposed project involves Stone mining through semi mechanized opencast mining. The anticipated risks are mentioned below:

Inundation There is no chance of inundation of mine pits from surface waters such as rivers or nalas as it is situated a long away from river. The lease hold area is located in the Akola district of Maharashtra and the area in general receives appreciable amount of rain fall, which is in the range of 800mm (annual average). Pit slope & dump slope failures Mining is restricted to an average depth of 18 m from surface levels. No permanent dumps are proposed. Blasting Controlled blasting using delay detonators is proposed

Surface Fire There are no ignitable materials in Basalt deposit. Sufficient fire extinguishers of suitable type and make will be made available at strategic locations in the mine lease area to control any fire/explosion incident. Dust from the screening & crushing operations The hazard is the inhalation of dust which is created during the screening & crushing operations which may result in the various respiratory diseases to the workers. While it is not presently possible to totally remove the hazard, properly applied control measures can substantially reduce the risk.

The dust generated during the screening & crushing operations can be controlled by providing proper enclosure to the plant area and by installing rain guns at transfer points inside the plant. Water sprinkling at the crushing and screening plant units also forms an effective measure of controlling dust generation. Provision of green belt surrounding the plant area will further suppress the spread of airborne dust to the surrounding atmosphere. The workers engaged in these operations will be provided with dusk masks. Noise Loading, screening & crushing operations give rise to harmful levels of noise.

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Noise generated by screening & crushing can be well controlled by providing enclosure and the green belt. The workers engaged will be provided with ear muffs.

The noise created is harmful to anyone who is within a zone around screening & crushing machines at which the noise level is above that considered to be safe for persons to work without having to use control measures. Therefore wherever necessary, the workers engaged will be provided with ear muffs.

The noise levels around screening & crushing equipment should be measured and the risk assessed. Unless control measures are in place no-one, except those necessary for the work in hand, should be allowed inside the designated noisy area.

In most cases this will be the operators. The risk is highest at older machines. Newer large machines are provided with sound insulated systems which control the noise levels to acceptable levels.

Other control measures will include training operators and providing them with ear protection, although the later should only be seen as an interim precaution until a permanent solution can be found.

The risk is very high when no control measures are provided. However if all the control measures specified as above are provided the risk will be low. Loading The main hazard associated with loading is the Mineral falling on to the loading labour/tractor, tractor toppling over due to uneven ground, failure of hydraulic systems. Good housekeeping practices, regular cleaning of the haulage roads and regular maintenance of the tractors, loading operations under supervision of competent persons, etc will be done to avoid such accidents. Heavy Vehicles Tractor used for excavation and loading and 20 tonne dumpers used for mineral and waste transport are the major heavy vehicles in the proposed mine. The main hazards arising from the use of such machines are incompetent drivers, brake failure, lack of all around visibility from the drivers position, access to the cab, vehicle movements particularly reversing, roll over, vibration, noise, dust and maintenance. Those most at risk are the driver and company employees likely to be struck by the vehicle, and drivers of smaller vehicles, which cannot be seen from the cabs of large vehicles. Visibility defects can be reduced by the use of visibility aids such rear view mirrors.

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Good maintenance and regular testing are necessary to reduce the possibility of brake failure. An area shall be set out as a testing area where regular tests are carried out on the effectiveness of a vehicles braking system.

Protection guards will be provided for moving parts of the equipment and handling heavy components during maintenance work. Those most at risk will be the users of the system, vehicle operators and also company employees working in such areas may also be at risk. Explosives No magazine is within lease hold area. Contractual blasting is proposed. House keeping The provision and maintenance of a safe and healthy workplace is the most basic principle of health and safety. Dirty and untidy workplaces or walkways contribute to a very large proportion of trip and fall accidents. In the context of surface mining the provision of well defined roadways and walkways clear of obstruction and regular cleaning up of spillage will greatly reduce the potential risk for this type of accidents. Lack of maintenance may lead to roadways and walkways being unsuitable for use. The Work The application of risk assessment depends upon a full understanding of all aspects of the job being undertaken. In carrying out a risk assessment in relation to a particular task the evaluation must include a review of the knowledge, experience and training of those persons carrying out the work. Personal Competence It follows that the knowledge, experience and training of personnel involved in work is critical to evaluate any risk assessment. A knowledgeable, experienced well-trained and competently supervised workforce will be at a lower risk of accidents occurring than a poorly trained and badly supervised workforce. For this purpose all the supervisory and managerial staff qualified under MMR 1957 shall only be employed. Co-ordination A competent person should be given the responsibility for overseeing and coordinating work as required under the MMMEDR 2013. It is essential that the coordinator ensures that everyone engaged in the work is capable and understands the role of others and their responsibility for each other. This is particularly important when contract workers undertake part or all of the work to be carried out. Equipments The prerequisite for the risk assessment is that equipments are suitable for the work being undertaken and have been designed, manufactured and installed to at least the minimum standards for health and safety.

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Failure to meet the standard will result in people being at higher risk and remedial steps have to be implemented to compensate the shortfall. Other interim arrangements should be implemented to protect any persons exposed to latent danger. Maintenance of plant and equipment to agreed specification, whether original or upgraded to the latest health and safety standards, is essential. Dangerous parts of machinery Parts of machinery such as revolving parts, in running nips and entrapment between reciprocating parts as defined in European and National standards should be protected meeting those standards. Health hazards For the purposes of this document health hazards should be interpreted as being harmful dust and noise which is emitted during surface mining operations, as well as the handling of heavy loads. While complete elimination and often suppression at source is not practicable, in many cases, the normal threshold values of health standards should be made applicable. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The PPE should be of good construction, where ever possible ISI certified, suitable for the hazard e.g. a dust respirator fitted with the correct filter to capture the particular hazardous dust and maintained to recommended standards. As personal protective equipment only affords limited protection it should only be used as a last resort and then as an interim arrangement until other steps are taken to reduce the risk of personal injury to an acceptable level. Traffic Movement The traffic movement should only take place within designated areas and over suitable roadways. Adopting one way traffic movement systems are preferred to two directional traffic systems. The risk of accidents due to traffic movement is much less with a one way traffic. Whenever mineral is mined the first step in winning the product is the preparation of the site. The four main stages in the site preparation are: 1. Planning 2. Surveying 3. Clearing of site 4. Laying out Planning The risk of injuries can be significantly reduced if sufficient regard is given to health and safety at the planning stage of a new or developing mine. Using trained drivers can largely eliminate the danger of being struck by large moving vehicles and providing the vehicles with suitable appliances, such as aids to ensure the driver has all round visibility. Designing and implementing one-way traffic systems and ensuring that open

109 edges of roadways are suitably protected with parapet wall to prevent accidental driving off the edge can further reduce the danger. Additionally, ensuring that the vehicles are properly maintained in good working condition, particularly the braking system will go a long way to help the driver control the vehicle. Well-designed access and working platforms will also reduce the possibility of a fall. Surveying Surveying has its hazards, for example surveyors are likely to be seriously injured if they fall from heights or are thrown out of overturning vehicles. Since the hazards are created by ground formation it is unlikely that they can be removed.

Those normally at risk would be the surveying team of the surveyor and assistants. Individuals working at the edge of vertical face or on very steep undulating ground are at greater risk than those working on level ground. Driving over steep rough terrain is more dangerous than driving over gentle slopes. It is necessary to give clear positive instruction and ensure vehicles used to gain access to the areas to be surveyed are well maintained and suitable for the terrain over which access is to be gained.

Clearance Clearance covers all the activities associated with preparing a site ready for laying out primary roads for working a face. The primary hazards are being struck by falling trees and debris from demolition of buildings, use of power saws, equipment used in the removal of the top layers of earth and trucks used to convey it to storage areas, and the possibility of being struck by trucks.

The hazards are created in clearing the site. While the clearing of the site cannot be avoided adopting the safest methods to carry out the work can control hazards. For example, fully trained persons should be used in tree felling operations. Well-maintained fully protected power saws should be used and the operatives should wear full personal protection e.g. safety helmets, ear defenders, face shields, gloves, full protection for legs (trousers) and boots.

Laying out There are many different ways of opening and development of mines but careful planning particularly concerning the mine layout will reduce hazards. Well maintained equipment is essential to reduce the risk of injuries.

If suitable equipment is not used, for example if poor and badly constructed scaffolding is used there is a much higher probability of persons falling from heights or the scaffolding collapsing than if good properly constructed scaffolding is used.

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To reduce the risk of injuries while using large earth moving equipment and vehicles the equipment drivers and those giving signals should be well trained. The lack of training and competence in the use of such equipment is the biggest cause of such type of accidents.

25. Disaster Management Plan

The following natural/industrial hazards may occur during normal operation.  Inundation of mine pit due to flood/excessive rains;  Slope failure of pits  Accident due to explosives;  Accident due to heavy mining equipment; and

In order to take care of above hazard/disasters, the following control measures have been adopted.  Checking and regular maintenance of garland drains and earthen bunds to avoid any inflow of surface water in the pit  Provision of suitable pumps for pumping out water from the pit during heavy rains  Entry of unauthorized persons is prohibited  Fire fighting and first-aid provisions in the mines office complex and mining area  Provisions of all the safety appliances such as safety boot, helmets, goggles etc. are made available to the employees and regular check for their use  Training and refresher courses for all the employees working in hazardous premises  Working of mine, as per approved plans and regularly updating the mine plans  Cleaning of mine faces is regularly done  Regular maintenance and testing of all mining equipment as per manufacturer’s guidelines  Suppression of dust on the haulage roads  Increasing the awareness of safety and disaster through competitions, posters and other similar drives

The management is able to deal with the situation efficiently to reduce confusion keeping in view of the likely sources of danger in the mine.

Out Line Of Disaster Management Plan

The purpose of disaster management plan is to restore the normalcy for early resumption of mining operation due to an unexpected, sudden occurrence resulting to abnormalities in the

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System of communication An internal communication system for the department head and to their line of command should be maintained. Having the telephone nos and addresses of adjoining mines, rescue station, police station, Fire service station, local hospital, electricity supply agency and standing consultative committee members is another essential aspect.

Consultative committee A standing consultative committee of 3 persons headed by Mines Manager will be formed. Facilities & Accommodation Accommodation and facilities for medical centre, rescue room and for various working groups will be provided.

First Aid & medical facilities The mine management is having first aid for use in emergency situation. All casualties would be registered and will be given first aid.

Stores and equipment A detailed list of equipment available its type & capacity and items reserved for emergency will be maintained.

Transport services A well-defined transport control system will be provided to deal with the situation.

Functions of public relations group A cordial relation with government officials and other social service organization and working groups shall be maintained. To liaise with representatives of the mine workers to ameliorate the situation of panic, tension, sentiments, grievances and misgivings created by any disaster. To ameliorate the injured, survivors and family members of affected persons by providing material, moral support, finance and establishing contact with relatives of victims.

Security Strict manning of security posts during the disaster will be done.

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Catering & Refreshment Arrangements will be made for the victims, rescue teams and others for their Catering & Refreshment services.

26. Plantation and Green Belt Development in respect of leases already granted in the district:

District administration on yearly basis collects the compliance w.r.t. green clearance along with photographic evidences of plantation and safety measures the green belt development plan along with quarry owners individually and with their associations. District has developed a very handsome inventory of trees with pollution control measure implementation system.

27. Any other information :

Nil

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DISTRICT SURVEY REPORT FOR AKOLA DISTRICT

PART –C

FOR OTHER MINERALS EXCLUDING RIVERBED SAND, BUILDING STONE

Prepared under

A] Appendix –X of MoEFCC, GoI notification S.O. 141(E) dated 15.1.2016 B] Sustainable Sand Mining Guidelines C] MoEFCC, GoI notification S.O. 3611(E) dated 25.07.2018

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1.0 Details of leases for other minerals like Coal, Limestone and dolomite are tabled below :

No exploration work for other minerals (excluding Riverbed sand, building stone) is proposed or under existence for the district.

This district Survey report is reviewable and for district information. Copying of technical data without approval of district authority is restricted.

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Annexure -1 : Procedure to scrutinize Minor Mineral proposals

Procedure to scrutinize Minor Mineral proposals

1] Receipt of Application as per MMMEDR 2013 with required documents

2] Receipt of S.D.O. Report over 14 points stipulated by administration.

3] Site Visit by representative of Mining Office, Akola/District Mining Officer, Akola.

4] correlating demand and supply for the taluka, nearest town or any specific demand for specific project on feasibility of requirement of stone quarry.

5] Issuance of Letter of Intent.

6] Procedure for award of Lease.

7] District Survey Report can be amended time to time based on available updated informations, guidelines by authorities, on issuance of Letter of intents,notifications, judgements of Hon’ble Courts in India and on time to time requirements district authorities

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Annexure -2 : Procedure to monitor compliances of Minor Mineral Leases

Procedure to monitor compliances of Minor Mineral Leases

1] After award of lease, first compliance to prior EC conditions are to be submitted by Leasee for ground work carried out.

2] Yearly Compliance to Lease Agreement for royalty clearance, Lease conditions and prior EC conditions(scrutiny based on photographic and documentary evidences with site visit).

3] Penal Action : failure to submit compliance as per sr. no. 2, district administration reserves right to hold the royalty passes or to suspend of cancel lease agreement subject to fulfillment of compliance.

4] Illigal mining activity any found will be dealt as per rules, acts framed by Govt. of Maharashtra and guidelines published by MoEFCC, GoI in the month of January 2020.

5] District Environmental Monitoring Cell is constituted as

Name of the Member Role

District Collector Chairman

District Mining Officer Member Secretary

S.D.O. & Tahsildar Members

Sr. Geologist GSDA, Akola Member

Ex. Engineer Irrigation Member

Representative of R.T.O./Police Member

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Annexure -3 : Demand and Supply for Akola District

Demand and Supply for Akola District

Akola District Requirement of Minor Minerals (Sand)

Financial Year Quantity in Brass F.Y. 2016-17 84522 F.Y. 2017-18 64750 F.Y. 2018-19 19294 Proposed for 2019-20 65000

Akola District Requirement of Minor Minerals (Stone)

Sr. District Particulars No. 2019-2020 2018-2019 Quantity in Brass Quantity in Brass 514000 1 PWD 565400 2 Irrigation Dept. 155900 129972 Domestic Requirement including Govt. Akola Contractors,Local Lease/ Quarry Operators 3 510000 463604 4 NHAI/Central Road Fund 445700 405174 MSRDC- Samrudddhi Mahamarg ( for next three 5 Years) 0 Total 1677000 1512750

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Annexure -4 MoEFCC, GoI notification S.O. 3611(E) dated 25.07.2018

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  .   .           .      .                 .                  .         .    .  .                . .  .          .                 .    . .       .   .       .  .  ...  .        ..   

   .     .  ... .  .

              

                    

                           

                               

                                                     

             .                 . .  .  .     .  . ....  ..   .           ..   ..         .   .          . .             . .       .    .         

                                                                    

                                    

 ...  .    .   

      .                         

                 

 .    ..                        .   

  .    .               .       .  .      .       .       .        .   .   .           ..  .             .                  . .          .      .        .  .          .       

     .      .    .        

..      .. .

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