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PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR MINING OF MINERAL (Semi precious stone) IOLITE FROM CORDIERITE SCHIST ORE IN VILLAGE BANDOGUDA NO. 189 UNDER JUNAGARH, DISTRICT-KALAHANDI, ODISHA. PREPARED AS PER MOEF GUIDELINES VIDE NO. J-11013/41/2006-IA(I) – MOEF & CC 1 CHAPTER 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. INTRODUCTION Mr. Naresh Kumar Agrawal Chief Executive of M/s Manikeswari gems Pvt. Ltd. are the project proponent for mining of minerals project at Village- Bandoguda, Taluka- Junagarh, District-Kalahandi in the State-Odisha. Mining will be carried out by Manual method of open cast mining as per mining plan approved by the competent authority. The mineral will be loaded mechanically on dumpers or trucks. About 3.59MT/annum of Iolite recovered from 79,762.5 MT of cordierite schist. Cost of the proposed project is Rs 1.5cr. Salient features of the project are discussed in the next section. 1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT Particulars Details Project Name Mining of Mineral(semi precious stone) from Mines/Quarries at Village Bandoguda, Tehsil- Junagarh, District-Kalahandi (odisha) LOCATION Village Bandoguda Taluka Junagarh State Odisha Mining Lease Area &Type of Land 52.795Ha & Revenue Land (Non Forest) Land) Name of Mineral to be mined out Iolite (semi – precious stone) Latitude 19o 48’ 51” to 19o 49’ 30” N Longitude 83o 02’ 33” to 83 o02’ 57” E Total Geological Reserves 79,58,020 MT Corderite Schist Mineable Reserve 74,09,050 MT Corderite Schist Capacity 3.59 TPA of Iolite Estimated Project Cost 1.5cr DG Set As per requirement Highest and Lowest Elevation 254 mRL highest and 251.5mRLlowest Ultimate Depth of Mining 3 m Nearest Habitation/Town Bandoguda (0.63 km NW) Project Vicinity & Surroundings 6 Nearest Airport Jeypore Airport (108 km in SW) Nearest Highway NH-201(9.0 km NW) Nearest Railway Station Junagarh Road Railway Station (11.5 km NW) Nearest Power supply Junagarh City Power Grid Nearest Telephone Bandoguda (0.63 km NW) Nearest Dispensary & Govt. Hospital Sardar Rajas Medical College hospital and Research centre 8.0 Km in NW direction Education Facility Town High School 13 Km in NE direction. Water Demand and Supply 15.8 KLD, will be fulfilled by private water tanker Nearest Tourist Place None within study area Archeological Features None within study area Nearest Streams/Rivers/water Bhatrajore reservoir 4.4 Km in NW direction. Bodies(from mine boundary) Seismic zone Earth quake low damage risk, seismic zone II The proposed project is located at the Bandoguda, Taluka Junagarh of the District Kalahandi in Odisha. The site is well connected with road, rail and air network. District head quarter is at Bhawanipatna 11.9 km in NE direction from the proposed site. NH-201 is passing 9 km, North West of the site. Nearest air port is Jeypore airport at the distance 110 km in SW direction. Water demand for the project is 15.8 KLD. Project cost is 1.5cr 7 CHAPTER 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2. INTRODUCTION As the transparent variety iolite, it is often used as a gemstone the name "iolite" comes from the Greek word for violet. It has also been called "water-sapphire" and "Vikings' Compass" because of its usefulness in determining the direction of the sun on overcast days, the Vikings having used it for this purpose.] This works by determining the direction of polarization of the sky overhead. Light scattered by air molecules is polarized, and the direction of the polarization is at right angles to a line to the sun, even when the sun's disk itself is obscured by dense fog or lies just below the horizon. the main uses for this gemstone is ornamental jewelry, there are other uses that this stone was used for including ceramic coatings for catalytic converters and as a polarizing filter. Today, Iolite is creating buzz in the jewelry industry, because it is becoming very popular. It is very affordable and looks great in many settings whether it is a ring, bracelet or earrings. The mining of minerals is based on the competitive bidding for the project on the area of 52.795ha. The lease area of 52.79 5 ha is of Non forest land. Mining will be carried out by manual method of open cast mining. IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT MINE OWNER ADDRESS Shri Naresh Kumar Agrawal, Mankeswari Plot No. – N-3/444, IRC Village, Nayapalli, Gems Pvt. Ltd. Bhubaneswar - 751015 2.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The lease area is 52.795 Ha is semi precious stone (Iolite) mining. Mining will be carried out by open cast manual method. The mineral will be loaded mechanically on dumpers or trucks. About 3.59MT/annum of Iolite will be produced. Cost of the project is Rs.1.5cr. 2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT Mineral resources reflect the potential of economic growth of the country. Our natural mineral wealth has been exploited considerably during the past 50 years. With increase in industrialization coupled with population growth, the demand for different minerals has increased and is likely to grow further in years to come. This has resulted in irreversible impacts on diminishing reserve, with simultaneous generation of solid wastes and effluents causing environmental degradation. In order to mitigate the impact of mining on the environment, a scientific assessment is a pre-requisite for framing sustainable development strategies. It is therefore important to tackle the problem for control of pollution and mining of minerals in a cost- effective method causing least damage to the ecosystem. In order to commence/enhance production/ renewal of any mines, it is necessary to obtain Environmental Clearances from the Ministry of Environment and Forests and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), Govt. of India as per EIA 8 Notification 2006. Therefore, the implementation of scientific mining principles through EIA & EMP plays a vital role in sustainable economic growth of our country. ENVIRTA Sustainable Solution India Pvt. Ltd is QCI-NABET accredited consultant for study of mining of minerals was assigned to conduct EIA study for the proposed project of Cordierite Schist Ore mining (semi precious stone ) mineral at the village Bandoguda, Taluk Junagarh & District – Kalahandi, Odisha. The basic objective of the project is effective use of mineral in the country and /or region. With the development and industrialization and enhanced the demand of Jewellery material in last 10- 15 years. Iolite is a natural birth stone it has physical and emotional healing energy it has uses in medicine. It helps in economic growth of the state that will ultimately enhance the socio- economic status of the people of the region / area. The production of minerals will benefit to the state in the form of royalty, taxes and duties. Apart from this, the project will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities to the tune of about 90 persons from the nearby villages. Also, the mine management will conduct medical camps at regular interval in the nearby villages and will help the nearby villages in providing infrastructure like school furniture, water tankers, etc. 2.3 DEMAND-SUPPLY GAP In India Iolite gem is extensively used in Jewellery, meditation, treatment of ailments etc. Hence with the advent of growth and development of mega infrastructural projects in the state of Odisha, the demand of Gem is on a high-rise. The local region demand is increasing. Hence the proposed project aims to fill the demand – supply gap through optimum allocation and excavation of natural resources required to meet the demand effectively in the local region. 2.4 IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION Indigenous production of mineral will be used for economic growth of the country. No export is envisaged of the mineral present. Domestic demand is very high to meet the requirement of growing requirement. 2.5 EXPORT POSSIBILITY The proposed project does not have prospects export possibility. Demand for domestic market is very high and there is wide gap in supply and demand of minerals. Iolite mineral has direct relation with the development of the economy of India. More extraction & exploration are required for keeping high demand in domestic market. 2.6 DOMESTIC/ EXPORT MARKETS In India iolite gem is extensively used in jewellery, medicine, meditation etc. Hence with the advent of growth and development of such projects in the state of Odisha and in the adjoining areas, the demand of gem is on a high-rise. The local region demand is increasing; hence newer areas for iolite gem are approached and explored. Hence the proposed project aims to fill the demand – supply gap through optimum allocation and excavation of natural resources required to 9 meet the demand effectively in the local region through scientific approach to protect mining bed and extraction of iolite from ore Cordierite schist 2.7 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT DIRECT EMPLOYMENT) The requirement of various technical and non-technical personnel is determined while adopting The following norms:- The mine will be worked in a single shift in day light hours for eight (8) hours. In estimating the requirement of competent person, mates, etc. due consideration has given to the statutory provisions. 2.8 MAN POWER REQUIREMENT AND ITS DISTRIBUTION. The total manpower requirement in this project is 94 persons. The man power proposed is as under:- S. No. Category Numbers 1 Semi-skilled 28 2 Unskilled 66 Total 94 94 persons will be employed directly in the proposed project However; thousands of people will get business opportunity in various mining activities. Project benefits will be discussed in depth in EIA report. 10 CHAPTER 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3. INTRODUCTION Iolite gem is an important in medical field and meditation and plays a very important role in jewellery industries due to its property of polarization.