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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The State Government willing to grant mining lease to Sh of Sh. Dharmendra Singh S/o Shri Manvar Singh, Village-Udaypur, Ward No.2, Tehshil- Ukhimath, District- , for Mining/extraction of Minor Minerals (RBM) viz. Sand/Bajri/Boulder mining lease, measuring 0.490 Hectares, at a part of Village- Gabnigaon, Tehsil- Ukhimath, District- Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand,on Private lease land lies in Khasara No. 10, 236 Total area is 0.490 Hac., vide competent authority Letter of Intent No. . 1582/VII-1/2017/31kha/17, dated 31 October 2017 for a period of five (05) Year (Copy of LOI is attached as per Annexure-I).

In accordance with the Schedule of EIA Notification, September 14, 2006 and its amendment from time to time (latest 15 January 2016), the proposed Project of Minor Mineral Mine is categorized under Category – “B2” 1 (a) (mining lease area < 5 ha) - {Mining of Minerals} as the lease area is 0.300 Ha.; for the purpose of granting prior Environmental Clearance to start extraction of minor minerals i.e. sand, bajari & boulders. SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT Sr. No. Particular Details 1 Nature of the Project RBM Mining Project. 2 ML Area 0.490 Hectare 3 Proposed Production Capacity Total Recoverable Quantity of RBM: (As per approved Mining Pan) 12,320 Tonnes 4 Proposed Lease Period of Mine Five year

5 Method of Mining Open Cast Manual Mining/picking of RBM 6 Life of the Mine Continuous, replenished yearly 7 No. of working day in a year 245 8 Blasting / Drilling Not required 9 Project Location a) Village Gabnigaon b) Tahsil/Pattisetra Ukhimath c) District Rudraprayag d) State Uttrakhand e) Geographical Coordinates of the Latitude- 30°25' 6.670"N Longitude- 79° 03' 48.650"E Lease Area (Pillar No.1) 10 Water Demands a) Requirement 4.2 KLD approx. for Drinking &

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Dust Suppression / Plantation b) Source of water Nearby villages & natural springs. 11 Man Power Requirement 21 Nos. 12 Landuse Private lease land in the river bed 13 Nearest Railway Station Rishikesh Railway station about 220 Km, West direction 14 Nearest Airport Jolly Grand Airport (approx. 250 Km North) 15 Ecological Sensitive Areas Separate table given below (National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves etc.) within 10kms radius 16 Archaeological important Place None within 10 km radius of mine site 17 Seismic Zone Zone – V (As per 1893:2002) Source: Site visit and Approve Mining Plan

LOCATION, GENERAL AND ACCESSIBILITY

LOCATION

(a) Details of Area Location Map is attached as Plate No. 1

(b) District and State Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

(c) Tehsil Ukhimath

(d) Village Gabnigaon

(e) Khasra No./ Plot No./ Block Khata No.16, Khasara No. 10, 236 Range /

(f) Felling Series etc. None

(g) Area ( hectares) 0.490 Ha.

(h) Whether the area is in forest No, area does not fall under forest area (please specify whether protected, reserved etc.)

(i) Ownership/ Occupancy Letter of Intent GO released No. 3043/VII-1/2019/02(136)/18, dated 29 January 2019 as per Notification No.

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1582/VII-1/2017/31(kha)/17, dated 31 October 2017 under Uttarakhand Minor Mineral Rules (Revised) 2017 for mining of minor minerals by Department of Industrial Development Department, State Govt. (Attached as Annexure I) (j) Geographical Coordinates 1- Latitude- 30°25' 6.878"N Longitude- 79° 03' 48.187"E

2- Latitude- 30°25' 6.670"N Longitude- 79° 03' 48.650"E

3- Latitude- 30°25'8.413"N Longitude- 79° 03'49.545"E

4- Latitude- 30°25'11.361"N Longitude- 79° 03'55.696"E

5- Latitude- 30°25'14.178"N Longitude- 79° 03'58.763"E

6- Latitude- 30°25'14.463"N Longitude- 79° 03'58.398"E

7- Latitude- 30°25' 11.722"N Longitude- 79° 03' 55.404"E

8- Latitude- 30°25' 8.676"N Longitude- 79° 03' 49.131"E

RFP Latitude- 30°25' 13.745"N Longitude- 79° 04'0.553"E

GENERAL

(a) Mineral proposed to mine Sand, Bajri and Boulder etc Letter of Intent was granted for proposed (b) Period of mining Lease mining upto five (5) years. LoI attached as Annexure I. (c) Category of land use Revenue land (Non forest land) (d) Elevation Range of River Bed 864.924 to 861.094 m

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ABOUT THE DISTRICT- covering an area of about 2439 sq. km lies between latitude 30019'00" and 30049' North and longitude 78049' and 79021'13" East, falling in surveys of Toposheet Nos. 53J and 53N. The district is bounded by in the north, Chamoli in the east, Tehri Garhwal in the west and Garhwal on the south. The district with its head quarter at Rudraprayag town comprises of three tehsils viz. Okhimath, Rudraprayag and Jakholi and three development blocks viz. Okhimath, Augustmuni and Jakholi. It is approachable from Rishikesh and Dehradun through motorable metalled road. Rail links are not available in the district. The district has network of roads of 1372 kms which connects its major towns to its head quarter. The only national highway is from Rishikesh to Badrinath, which runs parallel to river Ganga and Alaknanda. The road bifurcates from Rudraprayag and goes up to Gauri Kund all along river Mandakini. Pathways, Katccha road and tracks play an important role in providing movement facility and communication in the difficult hilly terrain of rural area of the district. ACCESSIBILITY TO THE PROPOSED LEASE AREA- The proposed lease area is a part of a Village- Gabnigaon, District- Rudraprayag of Uttarakhand. The village is approachable through via NH-109. The proposed mine lease is connected to NH through a none-damar/none bitumen road of about 70m.

NEAREST AVAILABLE FACILITIES

Nearest approachable NH/SH NH-109, about 70m Nearest Railway transportation facility At Rishikesh, about 80kms areal, driving distance about 150kms Nearest Air facility/Helipad etc Agastmuni, about 6kms Nearest bank facility Chandrapuri, about 1kms Nearest upstream bridge Jhula Bridge, about 1.2kms (Aerial) Nearest downstream bridge Agastmuni- Basukedar road Bridge, About 2.8 kms downstream (Aerial) Nearest Post office Chandrapuri, about 1kms Nearest Public Health Centre (PHC) Agastmuni, about 6kms Nearest Community Health Centre (CHC) Agastmuni, about 6kms Nearest Primary School Chandrapuri, about 1km Nearest High School/Intermediate Collage Vijaynagar, about 4 km Nearest Degree & Post Degree Collage Agastmuni, about 6kms Nearest Vocational Educational Center/ITI Ratuda, about 55kms Nearest Small market Chandrapuri, about 1kms Nearest Major market Agastmuni, about 6kms

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ABOUT THE PROPOSED LEASE AREA- Letter of Intent (LoI) for RBM mining was granted via No. 3043/VII-1/2019/02(136)18, dated 29 January 2019, in the Village- Gabnigaon, Tehsil- Ukhimath & District- Rudraprayag.

CHAPTER-5

GEOLOGY & EXPLORATION

GEOLOGY- Geologically, Rudraprayag district comprises of diverse rock types ranging in age from Palaeoproterozoic to Mesoproterozoic in age. The rock succession exposed in the district mainly falls in two groups namely,

1. The rock sequences exposed between Main Boundary Fault (MBF) and Main Central Thrust (MCT) – Constituting the Lesser Himalaya 2. The rock sequences exposed to the north of Main Central Thrust (MCT) – Constituting the Higher Himalaya The rock sequences exposed between Main Boundary Fault (MBF) and Main Central Thrust (MCT) in Rudraprayag district are of Mesoproterozoic Period and are exposed at different structural levels and individually occupy very small areas. Regionally metamorphosed rocks, along with granitoids occur as Klippen, over the sedimentary sequence, towards south of Main Central Thrust (MCT) in the district. The Central or Higher Himalayas in Rudraprayag district consists of metamorphosed rock sequences of Palaeoproterozoic age and are of green schist to amphibolite facies. The rock sequences of Higher Himalaya and most of the Lesser Himalaya are mainly of Proterozoic age. Lithologically these sequences are regionally metamorphosed rocks emplaced by granitoids of various ages and weakly metamorphosed to unmetamorphosed sedimentaries comprising of quartzites with interbedded volcanics, carbonate rocks associated with slate, quartzite and shale. The ages of regionally metamorphosed sequence is not well known and has been inferred by the ages of intrusive granitoids.

Rocks of Palaeoproterozoic (2500 – 1600 Ma) Period: The metamorphic rocks associated with granites, gneisses and migmatites have been referred as Central Crystallines in the Himalayan Region. Generally, these Crystallines occurs as thrust sheets over metasedimentaries of Lesser Himalaya in varied tectonic setting. South of Main Central Thrust (MCT), the crystalline rocks occur in two settings – 1) bounded by the Main Central Thrust (MCT) on the north and thrust over the sedimentaries of Garhwal Group and 2) As a Klippe occurring over the rocks of Garhwal Group.

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Rocks of Mesoproterozoic (1600 – 1000 Ma) Period: The Period is characterized by extensive development of quartzite with penecontemperaneous volcanic flows and carbonates. The section is well exposed in the inner part of the Lesser Himalayas – the belt bounded by North Thrust in the south and Main Central Thrust in the north. The basal quartzite metavolcanic group is known as Rudraprayag Formation locally in Rudraprayag area and consists of Garhwal Group of Volcanics. Granitoids of Mesoproterozoic Period: The granitoids of Rudraprayag district occur at different tectonic levels. Granitoids emplaced in the regionally metamorphosed rocks commonly known as Crystallines of Proterozoic age occur as Klippe in the Lesser Himalayan Zone locally known as Volcanics of Garhwal Group. Granitoids also occur associated with volcanic sedimentary sequences, emplaced in the rocks of Garhwal Group such as Chandrapuri Granite of age 1595 Ma (Pandey, 1981). Proposed mining area belongs to a Fluvial Deposit, geologically Recent Deposit, carried by River Mandakini. EXPLORATION

Adequate amount of sand, bajri and boulder reserve is available for meeting consumer demand. Moreover mining will be carried out by batch rotation manner and the mined out area is annually replenishable.

ESTIMATION OF RESERVE

The method of cross section has been adopted for computing the reserve. The mining lease boundary, proven and mining limits are marked on the plan which is thereafter transferred to cross section for determining the different categories of reserve.

The geological reserves have been estimated as per UNFC in all the three axis is as below

a) Economic Axis (E-1): The RBM is exists within the entire stretch & having no problem selling in the market. The road is near the lease area & RBM shall be loaded into tipper with the help of labors & deployment of manual excavator & transport to open market & crusher. On the feasibility study, economics viability of deposit has been established & RBM in economic viable, therefore economic axis has been considered as E-1.

b) Feasibility Status (F-1): Feasibility study has been carried out & is considered to be feasibility status. A feasibility study provides a preliminary assessment with a level of confidence as compared to that of feasibility study. It has been revealed that exploitation of

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RBM is feasible & Economic viable & feasibility axis under UNFC code has been considered as F-1.

c) Geological Axis: The exposure of RBM is seen in the entire stretch & thickness of RBM varies 2.5m to 3.0m. Therefore geological axis has been considered as G-1.

In order to calculate the mineable reserve the geological map on the 1:1000 scale was prepared and main litho units were marked on the plan to know the surface spread of each unit. The different constituents of the deposits such as sand, bajri, boulder and mixture of clay, soil, silt, based on sized classification were considered for the reserve calculation. Although it is not possible to mark these units separately on the geological map, as such three pits of 1x1x1 meters were got dug in the mineable lease area and material so excavated was separated into different size and their percentage was worked out. Bulk density is taken as 2.2 for calculation (as per Go UK, Industrial Development Section Notification 1033/VII-1/ 2015/ 146– Kha/ 2010, dated 31st July 2015). Calculation of reserve has been done as following:

1. Cross sections have been prepared at intervals. Refer Plate No.5

2. Area of every cross section has been taken. For example, if the area of cross section A- A’ is ‘X’ and area of B-B’ is ‘Y’, then average of both calculating the reserve (i.e. (X+Y)/2).

3. Distance between the two sections has been multiplied with the average area of the two sections to get the total volume. Eg. [(X+Y)/2] x Distance between A-A’ & B-B’.

The overall geological reserves have been estimated through geological cross section method. The area of each section line is calculated. The section area is multiplied by the strike influence to get the volume. The target geological reserve classified in to three categories i.e. Proved reserve, Probable reserve & possible reserve. In this project the proved reserve assessed as 3m depth & further 2m as probable reserve whereas 1m considered as possible reserve. Out of total volume the 90% considered as the recoverable reserve & 2.2 bulk density.

Table No. 2. Reserve Estimation (Proved Reserve)

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Cross-Section Sectional Strike influence Volume Quantity Line Area (m²) (m) (m3) (MT)

1-1’ 54 50 2700 5346 2-2’ 66 70 4620 9147 3-3’ 69 70 4830 9563 4-4’ 42 50 2100 4158 TOTAL 14250 28214

Table No. 3. Reserve Estimation (Probable Reserve) Cross-Section Sectional Strike influence Volume Quantity Line Area (m²) (m) (m3) (MT)

1-1’ 36 50 1800 3564 2-2’ 44 70 3080 6098 3-3’ 46 70 3220 6375 4-4’ 28 50 1400 2772 TOTAL 9500 18809

Table No. 4. Reserve Estimation (Possible Reserve) Cross-Section Sectional Strike influence Volume Quantity Line Area (m²) (m) (m3) (MT)

1-1’ 18 50 900 1782 2-2’ 22 70 1540 3049 3-3’ 23 70 1610 3187 4-4’ 14 50 700 1386 TOTAL 4750 9404

Geological Reserves: The summarized category-wise geological reserve estimated by is:-

Table No. - 5.

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Mineral Reserve Code Quantity of RBM Quantity of RBM in in (m3) Tons

Proved Reserve 111 14250 28214

Probable Reserve 122 9500 18809

Possible Reserve 133 4750 9404

Mineable Reserve: - The mineable reserve is calculated as referred in Notification No.1582/VII1/2017/31kha/17, dated 31 October 2017 under Uttarakhand Minor Mineral Rules (Revised) 2017.

 Total Area= 0.490= 4900 M2  Proposed mine working shall be confined up to 1.5m bgl or above the ground water table whatever is less.  Detail about the minable reserve been discussed in Chapter-6 Mining, of the report. MINE REPLENISHMENT It has been assessed that proposed mining area/ mineral picking area generally gets flooded during monsoon season and gets completely replenished. Based on preliminary post monsoon survey done by RQP, it is assessed that on an average 1.75m thick RBM deposit seasonally comes over there/within the river zone of the proposed site, so considering the replenishment of the material in this region mining up to 1.5m depth considered as sustainable RBM extraction for this project. However, The Department of Geology & Mining department may monitor the replenishment within the lease area and specific consultation or study may be conducted whenever required.

CHAPTER-6

MINING

METHOD OF WORKING- Taking into consideration the matrix of deposit in the river bed and the targeted production, the mine will be worked by fully manual opencast method for collection of Minor Minerals (Sand, Bajri & Boulders) from River –Mandakini (proposed ML Area 0.490 Hectare) at a part of Village- Gabnigaon, Tehsil- Ukhimath, District- Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. The project does not involve any processes such as overburden removal, drilling, blasting and beneficiation. The proposed mining method is conventional opencast river bed mining

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Total lease area is workable and replenishable yearly. After each workable year, a longitudinal wall of about 1m be may be raised and repaired thereafter, as required, on the river bank side to check toe erosion, an environment hazardous phenomenon may be induced by the heavy floods during monsoon season. Mineral extraction will be done for a period of 240 days in a year; during monsoon period mining activity will be strictly banned.

SURVEY INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATION-

Drone Survey- Drone survey of the proposed area & outer neighboring regions been done by Himalayan Surveying Services Pvt. Ltd. as per specifications discussed. Drone image Annex as Survey Plate-3.

DGPS Survey- DGPS survey of the pillar coordinates of the proposed area been done by Himalayan Surveying Services Pvt. as per specifications discussed. Annex as Survey Plate-1 to 4.

Following guidelines will be followed while carrying out mining:

1. Uttarakhand State Minor Mineral Mining Policy and amendments.

2. The Uttarakhand Minor Mineral (Sand, Bajri, Boulder etc.) Policy 2017

3. All other guidelines & Circulars, related to RBM mining/ Gazettes of the Ministry of Environment & Forests.

4. Sustainable Sand Mining Management Guidelines 2016, MoEF, Govt. of India.

SUSTAINABLE SAND MINING MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES 2016 OF MoEF & PROPOSED LEASE-

GENERAL APPROACH TO FOR PROPOSED LEASE SUSTAINABLE SAND AND GRAVEL MINING (Sustainable Sand Mining Management Guidelines 2016)

10 PFR a) Parts of the river reach that experience The proposed area is already identified by the deposition or aggradation shall be identified DGM Uttarakhand. The Letter of Intent (LoI) first. The Lease holder/ Environmental was granted vide GO No. vide GO No. Clearance holder may be allowed to extract 3043/VII-1/2019/2(136)/18, dated 29 January the sand and gravel deposit in these locations 2019, in the favor of Sh. Dharmendra Singh to manage aggradation problem. S/o Shri Manvar Singh, Village-Udaypur, Ward No.2, Tehshil- Ukhimath, District- Rudraprayag, as per Uttarakhand Notification No.1582/VII-1/2017/31kha/17, dated 31 October 2017 under Uttarakhand Minor Mineral Rules (Revised) 2017, for extraction of Sand, Bajari, Boulders etc (RBM) through E- tender/E-auction b) The distance between sites for sand and It has been assessed that proposed mining area/ gravel mining shall depend on the mineral picking area generally gets flooded replenishment rate of the river. Sediment during monsoon season and gets completely rating curve for the potential sites shall be replenished. Based on preliminary post developed and checked against the extracted monsoon survey done by RQP, it is assessed volumes of sand and gravel. that on an average 1.5m to 2.5m thick RBM deposit seasonally comes over there/within the river zone of the proposed site, so considering the replenishment of the material in this region mining up to 1.5m depth considered as sustainable RBM extraction for this project. c) Sand and gravel may be extracted across Mining is restricted to Demarcated area only the entire active channel during the dry season. d) Abandoned stream channels on terrace and Mining is restricted to Demarcated area only inactive floodplains be preferred rather than active channels and their deltas and flood plains. Stream should not be diverted to form inactive channel. e) Layers of sand and gravel which could be Mining is restricted to maximum 1.5m depth removed from the river bed shall depend on and Demarcated area only the width of the river and replenishment rate of the river.

11 PFR f) Sand and gravel shall not be allowed to be 15% safety zone left during demarcation of the extracted where erosion may occur, such as at area, so erosion problem may not the concave bank. occure/negligible scope of erosion. g) Segments of braided river system should be Mining is restricted to Demarcated area only used preferably falling within the lateral migration area of the river regime that enhances the feasibility of sediment replenishment. h) Sand and gravel shall not be extracted Safety of mentioned structures ensure, as per within 200 to 500 meter from any crucial demarcation carried hydraulic structure such as pumping station, water intakes, and bridges. The exact distance should be ascertained by the local authorities based on local situation. i) Sand and gravel could be extracted from the Mining is restricted to Demarcated area only, downstream of the sand bar at river bends. demarcation is carried by various district level Retaining the upstream one to two thirds of authority the bar and riparian vegetation is accepted as a method to promote channel stability. j) Flood discharge capacity of the river could Mining is restricted to Demarcated area only be maintained in areas where there are significant flood hazard to existing structures or infrastructure. Sand and gravel mining may be allowed to maintain the natural flow capacity based on surveyed cross- section history. k) Alternatively, off-channel or floodplain Mining is restricted to Demarcated area only, extraction is recommended to allow rivers to Based on preliminary post monsoon survey done by replenish the quantity taken out during RQP, it is assessed that on an average 1.5m to 2.5m mining. thick RBM deposit seasonally comes over there/within the river zone of the proposed site, so considering the replenishment of the material in this region mining up to 1.5m depth considered as sustainable RBM extraction for this project. l) The Piedmont Zone (Bhabhar area) Mining is restricted to Demarcated area upto particularly in the Himalayan foothills, where maximum 1.5 m depth so this will not affect to

12 PFR riverbed material is mined, this sandy- groundwater recharging system of the area. gravelly track constitutes excellent conduits and holds the greater potential for ground water recharge. Mining in such areas should be preferred in locations selected away from the channel bank stretches. m) Mining depth should be restricted to 3 Mining is restricted to Demarcated area upto meter and distance from the bank should be 3 maximum 1.5 m depth meter or 10 percent of the river width whichever less. n) The borrow area should preferably be Mining is restricted to Demarcated area upto located on the river side of the proposed maximum 1.5 m depth embankment, because they get silted up in course of time. For low embankment less than 6 m in height, borrow area should not be selected within 25 m from the toe/heel of the embankment. In case of higher embankment the distance should not be less than 50 m. In order to obviate development of flow parallel to embankment, cross bars of width eight times the depth of borrow pits spaced 50 to 60 meters centre-to-centre should be left in the borrow pits. o) Demarcation of mining area with pillars Georeferencing of the proposed demarcated and geo-referencing should be done prior to lease area done. Georeference Maps are start of attached as survey plate 1 to 4 Mining. EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

No mechanization is required as the operation will be manual method without drilling or blasting.

MODE OF WORKING

For the optimum utilization of the mineral available in the lease area, mine working has been planned and scientific layout has been designed considering the following parameters:

. Mining operation proposed by opencast manual method. . Maximum (proposed) Height/depth of benches shall be kept 1.5m.

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. About 15% Safety barriers/left from the river bank/ has been proposed to stop the toe erosion phenomena. . The quarry planning is done in simple rotational manner, since deposit is very simple, shallow and beds are horizontal.

. Simultaneous plantation work will also be done along the lease boundary/provided land for plantation

. The approach road will be repaired from time to time.

. The proposed minor mineral extraction area is jointly visited by various district level department officers and boundary pillars been demarcated and informed to the applicant.

ABOUT THE RESERVE- The proved ultimate mineable reserve from the demarcated area is 15,345 Tonnes/Year. Other aspects of the proposed lease area are as discussed below-  Total demarcated Area= 0.490 Ha.= 4900 M²  Non Mineable Area= 0.025 Ha.  Mineable Area= 0.465 Ha.  Total material (tonnes) available up to the maximum allowable depth i.e. 1.5m= 15,345 tonnes/year  Deposit/material (in cum) at maximum allowable depth i.e. 1.5m Depth= 6975 M³  As per the data collected during the field test/ survey, the quantity of minor mineral (production quantity) i.e. 12,320 tonnes, is about 80.28% ≈± 80% of the ultimate as per rule, material available i.e. 15,345 tonnes (total material available upto maximum allowable depth); rest about ≈± 20% of material available is planned as residue/waste material, (accordingly planned & backfilled/used for river bank protection work & Plantation work).  Maximum extractable (sustainable extraction) quantity of mineral recommended by district level committee duly authorized by Minor Mineral Policy 2016 = 12,320 tonnes/year.  Based on above facts and figure, the saleable mineral i.e. 12,320 tonnes/year, is a sustainable extractable quantity for this project (final saleable figure from the proposed lease). YEARWISE DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION TABLE NO. 6. - YEARWISE PRODUCTION YEAR MINEABLE DEPTH ULTIMATE PRODUCTION AREA (M) MINABLE (Saleable Quantity of QUANTITY RBM) (tonnes/year) (tonnes/year)

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FIRST YEAR 4650 m² 1.5 15,345 12,320

SECOND YEAR 4650 m² 1.5 15,345 12,320

THIRD YEAR 4650 m² 1.5 15,345 12,320

FOURTH YEAR 4650 m² 1.5 15,345 12,320

FIFTH YEAR 4650 m² 1.5 15,345 12,320

TOTAL - - 76,725 61,600 Tonnes Tonnes DETAILS ABOUT THE SALEABLE PRODUCTION-

DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION FOR FIRST (1st) YEAR - the mining is proposed within 4650 sqm area. The saleable production of each (≈±) mineral constituent would be on an average as under:-

Table No. 7- PRODUCTION IN FIRST YEAR BENCH LEVEL FROM 864.924 M TO 861.094 M SR. NO. MINERAL PRODUCTION CONSTITUENTS (≈±) IN TONNES

1. Sand (≈±65%) 8008

2. Bajri (≈±10%) 1232

3. Boulder (≈±25%) 3080

TOTAL 12,320 TONNES

DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION FOR SECOND (2nd) YEAR - The mining is proposed within 4650 sqm area. The saleable production of each (≈±) mineral constituent would be on an average as under:-

Table No. 8- PRODUCTION IN SECOND YEAR BENCH LEVEL FROM 864.924 M TO 861.094 M

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SR. NO. MINERAL PRODUCTION CONSTITUENTS (≈±) IN TONNES

1. Sand (≈±65%) 8008

2. Bajri (≈±10%) 1232

3. Boulder (≈±25%) 3080

TOTAL 12,320 TONNES

DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION FOR THIRD (3rd) YEAR - the mining is proposed within 4650 sqm area. The saleable production of each (≈±) mineral constituent would be on an average as under:-

Table No. 9- PRODUCTION IN THIRD YEAR BENCH LEVEL FROM 864.924 M TO 861.094 M SR. NO. MINERAL PRODUCTION CONSTITUENTS (≈±) IN TONNES

1. Sand (≈±65%) 8008

2. Bajri (≈±10%) 1232

3. Boulder (≈±25%) 3080

TOTAL 12,320 TONNES

DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION FOR YEAR FOURTH (4th) YEAR - the mining is proposed within 4650 sqm area. The saleable production of each (≈±) mineral constituent would be on an average as under:-

Table No. 10- PRODUCTION IN FOURTH YEAR BENCH LEVEL FROM 864.924 M TO 861.094 M SR. NO. MINERAL PRODUCTION CONSTITUENTS (≈±) IN TONNES

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1. Sand (≈±65%) 8008

2. Bajri (≈±10%) 1232

3. Boulder (≈±25%) 3080

TOTAL 12,320 TONNES

DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION FOR FIFTH (5th) YEAR- the mining is proposed within 4650 sqm area. The saleable production of each (≈±) mineral constituent would be on an average as under:-

Table No. 11- PRODUCTION IN FIFTH YEAR BENCH LEVEL FROM 864.924 M TO 861.094 M SR. NO. MINERAL PRODUCTION CONSTITUENTS (≈±) IN TONNES

1. Sand (≈±65%) 8008

2. Bajri (≈±10%) 1232

3. Boulder (≈±25%) 3080

TOTAL 12,320 TONNES

MINERAL PRODUCTION

The riverbed mining will consist of sand and their production may vary to a great extent depending upon availability. Therefore quantity of sand cannot be estimated on logical parameters, the figures given here above only tentative. The production target is as above.

OTHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR FIVE YEARS

Prior to start production from the area, some development work has to be completed as under Plate No.5-9.

 Haul road preparation.

 Erection of a temporary site office and two rest shelter.

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 Barbed wire fencing all around the mining/applied area may be provided to avoid accident and inadvertent entry.

 Retaining wall will be raised towards the valley side (river bank) to abstain from toe erosion.

CHAPTER-7

DRILLING & BLASTING

No drilling and blasting is proposed to be done to undertake mining of riverbed minerals.

CHAPTER-8

WATER AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM

As per the proposed mining the working shall be confined up to 1.5m bgl or above the ground water table Mining in the area will be done well above the water table as well as river bed water level therefore impact on water regime is not anticipated. Hence no water clogging is likely to be encountered. Therefore, there is no need of any such arrangements.

CHAPTER-9 DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIAL Exact quantitative calculation about reserve/saleable production/waste generated in RBM mining project is not possible but logical classification/assessment may be considered. As per the logical assessment of the production of mining lease, the Ultimate Mineable Reserve in this project is 15,345 tonnes/year, of which about 80.28% ≈± 80% is considered/ assessed as saleable production for proposed mining lease i.e. 12,320 tonnes/year and about 20% of total material has been considered as waste material, it includes wastage during transportation and unused/ low value material like silt/clay etc which gets deposited as crust material on the bed profile, shall be scrapped and carefully stored for depositing into the mine pits in the river bed or in the upper terraces earmarked for plantation purpose. Sewerage System: For disposal of sewage the eco-friendly mobile Toilets will be provided/ proposed during working time near the lease area.

Solid Waste Management: Exact quantitative calculation about reserve/saleable production/waste generated in RBM mining project is not possible but logical classification/assessment may be considered. As per the logical assessment of the production of mining lease, the Ultimate Mineable

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Reserve in this project is 15,345 tonnes/year, of which about 80.28% ≈± 80% is considered/ assessed as saleable production for proposed mining lease i.e. 12,320 tonnes/year and about 20% of total material has been considered as waste material, it includes wastage during transportation and unused/ low value material like silt/clay etc which gets deposited as crust material on the bed profile, shall be scrapped and carefully stored for depositing into the mine pits in the river bed or in the upper terraces earmarked for plantation purpose. It would be in fitness of things to repeat that there will be no solid waste generated in the proposed activity (other than mining waste).

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USE OF MINERALS- Sand, bajri and boulders are used in construction activities like building, roads, bridges etc. The requirement for the mineral is always high in the nearby cities and towns. CHAPTER-11

OTHERS HAULAGE AND SURFACE TRANSPORT- Mode of transportation of material is by trucks/tractors, of size of 10 tonnes capacity have been planned. The mine road is adequate to permit easy maneuverability of trucks allowing cross over and changing points. Water will be sprayed two times a day by tractor mounted sprinklers until dust remains airborne. MINE MACHINERY Mining will be done by manually open caste method using hand tools like shovel, spades, and pick-axes. Other machineries on the mining site will be water sprinkler. SITE SERVICES Temporary rest Shelter: A temporary rest shelter will be provided for the workers near the site for rest First aid box: First aid box along with anti-venoms to counteract poison by certain species of small insects, if any Sanitation facility: Facilities such as septic tank or community toilet will be provided for workers WATER REQUIREMENT Total water requirement for the project is 4.2 KLD, it breaks up as under:-

TABLE NO. 12. WATER REQUIREMENT S. NO. PURPOSE WATER REQUIREMENT (KLD) 1. Dust Suppression 2.8 2. Drinking 1.3 3. Miscellaneous (Plantation etc) 0.1 Total 4.2 KLD

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EMPLOYMENT The manpower requirement for the proposed project is given below - Table No. 13 Employment Break-up S.NO. CATEGORY NUMBERS 1. MINING COMPETENT PERSON 1 2. ADMINISTRATIVE 1 3. SUPERVISOR 2 4. UNSKILLED 20 TOTAL 24 The part time services of following experts/ expert agencies optionally proposed for environment friendly sustainable sand mining, as and when required-  Geologist  Mining expert  Environmental consultancy agency/NABL Accredited Laboratory  Surveyor  Horticulturist/Plant Expert etc SAFETY PROVISION- All provision in safety rules & regulation will be maintained by providing required materials to the employees. The lessee will provide safety shoes, safety helmets to all the employees. There will be no violation of safety provision.

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MINERAL BENEFICIATION

Mineral Sand, Bajari & Boulders doesn’t require processing or beneficiation.

ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY

S. NO. SENSITIVE NAME AERIAL ECOLOGICAL DISTANCE IN FEATURES S (KM) FROM MINE LEASE AREA 1. National Park/ None -- Sanctuary 2 Tiger Reserve/ None -- Elephant/Reserve 3 Core Zone of None -- Biosphere Reserve 4 Habitat for migratory None -

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birds 5 Lake/ Reservoir/ Dams None - 6 Stream/River Mining/RBM Mining/RBM extraction is extraction is proposed over proposed over Mandalini river Ganga river Terrace Terrace 7 Estuary/Sea None .. 8 Mangroves None -- 9 Mountains/Hills Hills -- 10 Notified Archeological None -- Sites 11 Industries/Thermal None -- Power Plants 12 Defense Installation 56KM at Gauchar (about by road) 13 Railway line Rishikesh 220 Km West (about by road) 14 Airport Jolly Grand Airport 100 Km North (about Aerial) 15 NH/SH NH- 74 6 Km East 16 Important worship None important None important place within 200m radius within 200m radius

ESTIMATED PROJECT COST ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT

Sr. No. Description Cost in Rs. 1. Cost of infrastructure development 30,000 2. Equipment, Vehicles, Machineries, etc. 40,000 3. Salaries/Wages/Transport Arrangement 2,10,000 4. Water Arrangement 10,000 5. Land cost expenditure/Land owners 20,000 satisfaction TOTAL 3,10,000 (Three Lac Ten Thousand Only)

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10% of the total project cost (10% of Rs. 3, 10,000.00= Rs. 31,000.00) reserved for CSR, here we would call it as Environmental Social Responsibilities (ESR) Programme, Environmental Management Plan (EMP) & Labor Welfare Programmme Activities. BUDGETS FOR ESR – 50% of Rs. 31,000.00= Rs. 15,500.00 (Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred Only) annual. BUDGETS FOR EMP – 40% of Rs. 31,000.00= Rs. 12,400.00 (Twelve Thousand Four Hundred Only) annual. BUDGETS FOR WELFARE OF WORKERS/EMERGENCY FUND – 10% of Rs. 31,000.00= Rs. 3100.00 (Three Thousand One Hundred Only) annual. Presently 2% annual enhancement is proposed in next successive years for ESR, EMP & Labor welfare Fund. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE BENEFIT TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE INCLUDING TRIBAL POPULATION, IF ANY, IN THE AREA Achieving such a huge infrastructure requires basic building materials and sand, bajri and boulders is one of primary building material required for the purpose. The mining activities are the backbone of all construction and infrastructure projects as the raw material for construction is available only from such mining. The mining operation supports demand for sand, bajri and boulder in the area. The proposed project is expected to provide employment to local people in different activities such as Mining, Sizing / Sorting, transportation activities. The project activity will not have any major impact on the environment. ……………………………….. ……………….. …….

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