Pre- Feasibility Report

PRE- FEASIBILITY REPORT

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A new amendment in EIA notification were came on dated 15.01.2016 (S.O 141 E), regarding mining of minor minerals. According to this “The ‘B2’ Category projects pertaining to mining of minor mineral of lease area less than or equal to five hectare shall require prior environmental clearance from SEIAA. The SEIAA shall base its decision on the recommendations of SEAC, as constituted for this notification”.The total Brick earth mining area is 3.7102 ha (9.0218 Acres) therefore application for prior Environmental clearance is submitted to SEIAA, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION

(i) Identification of Project and Project Proponent

 Project: Brick Earth mining for M/s K.M Ent Udyog

 Project Proponent: Shri Mumtaz S/o Shri Asgar R/o Siswa Bazar, District – Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh

 (ii) Brief description of the nature of the project

This is a new Brick earth mining project.

(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and region

The production of Brick Earth will benefit to the state in the form of royalty. Apart from this project operation will provide employment directly and indirectly to the people residing in vicinity, thus improving the socio-economic status of the area.

(iv) Demands-Supply Gap

The availability of mineral is sufficient in the proposed mined area to sustain the supply of brick for construction purpose.

(v) Import vs. Indigenous

Import does not apply in the present case as Brick is indigenously available at number of mines under operation in Uttar Pradesh.

(vi) Export Possibility

There is not any demand of brick earth supply.

Due to the increased industrial and infrastructural growth of the rural and urban areas demand of Brick is very high. Construction companies and local vendors in the nearby town and cities are the potential market for the brick made up of brick clay.

(viii) Employment Generation

About 20 local labours shall be engaged through project proponent for extraction and loading of brick earth , handling of mineral in mining area.

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(i) Type of Project Including Interlinked and Independent Projects, If Any

There is no interlinked or interdependent project based on manufacturing of bricks. The bricks will be sold directly.

(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates

The location map of brick kiln and proposed mine sites are showing in table. Table 1: Co-ordinates of Agreement Khasra Gata/nos. Khasra/ Gata Nos Latitude Longitude

32 27°13'18.61"N 83°47'0.50"E

36 27°13'18.19"N 83°47'2.63"E

38 27°13'16.96"N 83°46'55.63"E

97 27°13'22.82"N 83°46'54.71"E

11 27°13'11.35"N 83°47'1.39"E

98 27°13'12.07"N 83°46'58.04"E

125 27°13'25.22"N 83°46'57.67"E

128 27°13'15.75"N 83°46'57.62"E

(iii) Details of alternate sites considered

No alternative site has been taken into consideration due to availability of mineral resources in this particular area.

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(v) Project Description with Process Detail (a schematic diagram/ flow chart showing the project layout, component of project etc. should be given)

The proposed project is to mine Brick Clay from Khasara/Gata (s) under agreement sustainably and scientifically. Mining will be opencast semi-mechanized/ JCB use in the allotted plots keeping the nearby Khasara/Gata (s) unaffected. . The width and height of bench will be 0.50 m x 0.50 m. Top Earth upto 6” depth will be preserved to spread it after mining activity is completed to restore the fertility of land.

(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity

Proposed method of mining:

Mining shall be carried out from top to downward through the formation of benches. The height & width of benches shall be kept 0.50 m x 0.50 m. with face slope 450. It shall be opencast semi- mechanized mine involves scooping the mineral through use of JCB/ hand implements like spade, pick axe, shovel and crowbar etc (as per approved mine plan) . In future top Earth shall be scrapped by means manually and shall be used for the purpose of plantation and rehabilitation. Indicate quantum of development & tonnage & production expected in table below:

Table No 2 Land Details

Consent Consent given Consent given for the Area Name of District Village Gata No of the for the depth (ha) Land owner owner Period of (Year) mining (m)

Mahatam, 32 0.0930 5 1.0 Arjun, Chaurangpur Madraha RamAdhare, Shri Maharajganj 36 0.0202 5 1.0 Ram Pyare, Mumtaz Shri 38 0.2020 5 1.0 Padumnath, Siswa Vinod, 97 0.5590 5 1.0 Omkar

Ramverjh, 98 0.1900 5 1.0 Rampreet Shri tarkeshwar, 125 0.2550 5 1.0 Nagendra, Pinto

Baburam, 128 0.1170 5 1.0 harinath

38 1.1890 Jaheed 5 1.0

47 0.6440 Alauddin, 5 1.0 Sahauddin, 210 0.2830 Sakur, Asarfi 5 1.0 Total Area 3.7102

Table No 3 Geological Reserves Geological Reserve Gata No Area(ha) Area(m2) depth of mining (cum) 32 0.093 930 1.00 930 36 0.020 202 1.00 202 38 0.202 2020 1.00 2020 97 0.559 5590 1.00 5590 11 0.158 1580 1.00 1580 98 0.190 1900 1.00 1900 125 0.255 2550 1.00 2550 128 0.117 1170 1.00 1170 38 1.189 11890 1.00 11890 47 0.644 6440 1.00 6440 210 0.283 2830 1.00 2830 Total 3.710 37102 37102

Volume of top soil(Total Area of Thickness area-area in Minable Geological Volume left Gata No berm left of top soil berm) * Reserves Reserve in berm (m3) (m2) (m3) thickness of (m3) top soil (cum) 32 930 47 47 0.15 133 751 36 202 10 10 0.15 29 163 38 2020 101 101 0.15 288 1631 97 5590 280 280 0.15 797 4514 11 1580 79 79 0.15 225 1276 98 1900 95 95 0.15 271 1534 125 2550 128 128 0.15 363 2059 128 1170 59 59 0.15 167 945 38 11890 595 595 0.15 1694 9601 47 6440 322 322 0.15 918 5200 210 2830 142 142 0.15 403 2285 Total 37102 1855 1855 5287 29960

DETAILS OF EXPLORATION: Year Wise Production Production Production Year (Cum) (Tonnes) First year 6111 7333 Second year 6111 7333 Third year 6111 7333 Fourth 6111 7333 Fifth 6111 7333 Total 30555 36666

As per 19 paya Brick Kiln capacity yearly production of bricks are 27.50 lacks bricks/ season for that the required volume of brick clay will be 6111 cum/annum @ 450 brick in one cubic meter.

(vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly described.

Not applicable

(viii) Availability of water its source, energy/ power requirement and source

 Water Requirement: Water requirement for human consumption, plantation and dust suppression is 3.42 KLD approx, which shall be met from ground water resource from the nearby village.

(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management/ disposal.

Solid waste generation & its disposal: No solid waste other than negligible quantity of silt/silty clay, which gets deposited as crust material on the bed profile, shall be scrapped and deposited into the mine pits or in the upper terraces earmarked for plantation

Liquid Effluent: There will be no waste water generation from mining activities.

4. SITE ANALYSIS (i) Connectivity Soil miming area is located at Village – Chaurangpur,Siswa Tehsil – Nichlaul, District – Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh.Which is connected to NH-28B, 19.28 Km (SE), Nichalaul Road- 13.40 km (NW), & Siswa-Nichlaul Road 3.18 Km (W) from excavation site and nearest Airport is Gorakhpur Airport – 60.23 km (SW) away from the area. Location showing on plate No1.

(ii) Land form, land use and land ownership

The mine agreement area is agricultural private land.

Topography

The Maharajganj District is majorly Tarai area. The topography of Maharajganj is comprised of alluvial soil, sand, gravels. The district is a level plain varied by a few gentle undulations and slopes, sometimes abrupt, which lead down to the valley. Maharajganj constitutes a district of Gorakhpur division occupying the extreme north-eastern corner of Uttar Pradesh. Maharajganj as its district headquarter. Its bounded by the district Kushinagar on the south as is partly the east apex which is also flanked on the east by the Nepal which, with Gorakhpur forms its Southern boundary. The dividing line being partly artificial and partly provided by the Ghagra rivers on the East of this district lies Maharajganj District.

3.2 Geology: Regional Geology: The Ganga basin has been dominated by transvers river system since Pliocene due to erosion during uplift that is symmetric subsidence of foreland. Large plio-Pleistocene sediment combines with less asymmetric subsidence and uplift of the proximal fore land let to the progradtion of the drainage system that displaced the Yamuna River and after Allahabad Ganga River to edge of the foreland basin. The Present river system consistent with erosion driven uplift adjacent Himalayan. The regional geological setup is very well depicted in the map below;

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Source: Singh I B 1996 Local Geology: The district of Maharajganj forms part of the central Ganga plain and is covered entirely by deposit of quaternary alluvium. Alluvium consists of clay kankar and sand of different grades. Sand mixed with gravel and kankar forms the principal aquifers.

(iv) Existing Land Use Pattern {agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including area under CRZ)}, shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the forests, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies (distance from the HFL of the river), CRZ. in case of notified industrial area, a copy of the gazette notification

The existing land use of mine lease area belongs to landuse category “Agricultural plain” and shall continue to be so even after the current mining project is over.

(v) Existing infrastructure

The existing land use of mine lease area belongs to landuse category “Agricultural land” and shall continue to be so even after the current mining project is over.

(vi) Soil Classification

A major part of the soil is Bhat and consists of aluminum brought down by Gandak from Maharajganj district ridges run in winding course though the southern part of tehsil Hata making long abandoned

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(vii) Climatic data (secondary source): (District-Kushinagar)

The climate is sub-humid and is influenced to some extent by the proximity of the north and the existence of Terai swamps.

The average annual rainfall is 1202.8 mm. About 90% of rainfall takes place from June to September. During monsoon surplus water is available for deep percolation of ground water. There is a meteorological observatory at Gorakhpur, The records of which may be taken as representative meteorological conditions. January is the coldest month with mean daily maximum temperature at 230C and mean daily minimum temperature at 9.90C may is the hottest month with daily maximum temperature at 390C and mean daily minimum temperature at 25.90C. With the onset of monsoon day 6 temperatures drop appreciably but night continues to be warm. The mean monthly maximum temperature is 19.80C. During the monsoon and post monsoon seasons the relative humidity is high and decreases in winter months. The mean monthly maximum relative humidity is 69% and mean monthly evening relative humidity is 53%. Winds are generally light with slight increase in force in the late summer and southwest monsoon months .The mean wind velocity is 4.1 km/hr. The potential evapotranspiration is 1422.7 mm.

(viii) Social Infrastructure

The social infrastructure like educational facilities (primary and higher secondary schools, degree college), drinking water supply, post and telegraph, public transportation and hospitals are by and large are available in the study area.

5. PLANNING BRIEF

(i) Planning Concept

The proposed project is to mine brick clay from plot(s) sustainably and scientifically. The minor mineral (clay) will be excavated from the plot(s) as per mining rules and casting of raw bricks will be done which will be transported to the kiln through horse cart, trolleys etc. through village chak roads. Mining will be opencast Manual keeping nearby plot(s) unaffected. Maximum depth of mining will be only upto 1.0 m as per agreement.

(ii) Population Projection

There is no projection of population as the mining activity will be carried out during day time only.

(iii) Land Use Planning

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(iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)

Adequate infrastructure facilities are available in the vicinity of mine lease area and due to the mining activities; no extra infrastructure over and above the existing infrastructure is required.

(v) Amenities/Facilities

Mining Management will develop the Amenities/Facilities in the nearby area of the mine site as per requirement of local people of the nearby area under corporate social responsibility (CER) programs.

 Rest Shelter: Rest shelter along with first-aid station complying with all the provisions of Mines Rules shall be provided by project proponent outside lease area

 Water Supply: Water will be supplied for human consumption, dust suppression and for plantation.

 Transport of Man and Material: The material from the mine will be transported by trucks / tippers / tractor trolleys though local road.

 Security Arrangements: Appropriate security arrangement shall be made.

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

(i) Industrial area (Processing Area):

Temporary arrangements like site office, rest shelters & approach roads etc shall be provided. No permanent infrastructure is proposed.

(ii) Residential Area (Non Processing Area):

As the local person shall be employed, no residential building / housing are proposed.

(iii) Green Belt:

Plantation of Earth binding grasses like Agave nector, Saccharum officinarum (Munja), Cassia tora (Charata), Opuntia ficus indica, Aloe vera (Gheekwar), Argemone maxicana, Euphorbia hirta across the benches. The agriculture land is most suitable for sugarcane, paddy, wheat, fruits and turmeric.

(iv) Social Infrastructure:

In-line with the Social Responsibility Activities at other operational sites, relevant developmental assistance shall be rendered depending on the local needs identified through studies.

(v) Connectivity:

(vi) Drinking Water Management:

Water requirement for drinking and operations will be 3.42 KLD, which will be met from underground water resource.

(vii) Sewerage System:

No sewerage system is required as there is no domestic waste water will be disposed.

(viii)Industrial Waste Management:

Not applicable, as the mining activity will not be generating any overburden or waste water.

(ix) Solid Waste management:

No solid waste generation is expected from the mining operational. (x) Power Requirement & Supply/ Source

Electric power will not be required in mining operations.

REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

The existing mine lease area is designated as private land and has no human settlements and hence, no R & R is envisaged.

COST ESTIMATES

The capital cost of proposed project is estimated as :

Particulars Rs (lakh) Labour charges (approx 20 workers) @ Rs 200 7.20 Royalty (19 Paya) 1.32 Mine closure plan 0.35 Environment management Plan (plantation and water 1.00 sprinkling) Manual equipments 0.35 PPE for workers 0.25 First aid kit 0.15 Training on awareness for workers 0.35 Total 10.97

 Project Cost for Plan Period (5.0 Year) – 54.85 Lakhs

 CER Cost (2% of the Project Cost) – 1.10 Lakh

ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATION)

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