GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OUTCOME BUDGET
2009 - 2010
MINISTRY OF MINES CONTENTS Page No.
Executive Summary (i) to (xi )
Chapter 1 Mandate, Goals and Policy 1 to 15 Frame Work
Chapter II Outlays, Output and Outcomes 16 to 26
Chapter III Reform Measures and Policy 27 to 31 Initiatives
Chapter IV Review of Past Performance 32 to 56
Chapter V Financial Review 57 to 66
Chapter VI Review of Performance 67 to 73 of Statutory and Autonomous Bodies
Annexure I Outcome Budget 2009-10 74 to 98
Annexure II Details of Actual Achievements 99 to 128 vis-à-vis Intended Outcomes indicated in Outcome Budget 2007-08
Annexure III Details of Actual Achievements 129 to 158 vis-à-vis Intended Outcomes indicated in Outcome Budget 2008-09
Appendix -I Projected Outcome of GSI 159 2009-10
Appendix -II On-going Schemes/Programmes 160 to 175 of S&T
Appendix- III New Schemes of S&T 176 to 177
Executive Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ministry of Mines is responsible for survey and exploration of all minerals, other than natural gases, petroleum and atomic minerals; for mining and metallurgy of non-ferrous metals like aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, gold, nickel etc. and for administration of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 in respect of all mines and minerals other than coal, natural gas and petroleum. List of subjects allocated to the Ministry of Mines is given below:
List of subjects allocated to the Ministry of Mines
1. (a) Legislation for regulation of mines and development of minerals within the territory of India, including mines and minerals underlying the ocean within the territorial waters or the continental shelf, or the exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones of India as may be specified, from time to time by or under any law made by Parliament.
(b) Regulation of mines and development of minerals other than Coal, Lignite and Sand under the control of the Union as declared by law, including regulation and development of minerals in various States and the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
2. All other metals and minerals not specifically allotted to any other Ministry/Department, such as Aluminium, Zinc, Copper, Gold, Diamonds, Lead and Nickel.
3. Planning, development and Control of, and assistance to, all industries dealt with by the Ministry.
4. Geological Survey of India
5. Indian Bureau of Mines
6. Metallurgical Grade Silicon
Constitutional and Legislative provisions
The distribution of the Legislative powers between the Central Government and State Government is governed by Part XI of the Constitution of India. Article 246 of the Constitution of India refers to the Union List-I, State List-II and Concurrent List-III containing entries as given in the Seventh Schedule. Entry 54 of List-I of the Constitution gives powers to the Central Government for regulation of mines and mineral development to the extent to which such regulation & development under the control of the Union is declared by Parliament by law to be expedient in the public interest. The State Governments on the other hand have been given powers under Entry-23 of List-II for regulation of mines and mineral development subject to the provisions of List-I with respect to regulation and development under the control of the Union. Parliament has enacted the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act, 1957) under Entry 54 of List-I to provide for the regulation of Mines and development of minerals under control of the Union.
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In pursuance of the reforms initiated by the Government of India in July, 1991 in fiscal, industrial and trade regimes, the National Mineral Policy was announced in March, 1993. The National Mineral Policy recognized the need for encouraging private investment, including state- of-the-art technology in the mineral sector. Further, the policy stressed that the State Governments, shall continue to formulate legal measures for the regulation of mines and the development of mineral resources to ensure basic uniformity in mineral administration so that the development of mineral resources keeps pace, and is in consonance with the national policy goals.
Though it has been the endeavour of the Ministry of Mines to encourage greater investment in exploration and mining, there is a need to make sustained efforts to increase the same and remove bottlenecks which hinder the productivity and efficiency of this sector. Recognising this need and to further improve the investment climate for mining in the country, the Planning commission set up a High Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri Anwarul Hoda, Member, Planning Commission, to review the National Mineral Policy and recommend possible amendments to the MMDR Act. The High Level Committee submitted its report to the government on 20th July, 2006 with recommendations on changes in the National Mineral Policy to attune it to the present requirements of the world economy for evolving of mining code adapted to the best international practices, streamlining and simplifying of procedures for grant of mineral concessions to reduce delays, strengthening the infrastructure for mining activities and recommendations on other issues for improving the environment for investment in the mining sector. National Mineral Policy, 2008 has been approved by the Government on 13.3.2008. In pursuance of the new policy statement, Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act,1957 or a new Act amendment for non-fuel and non-atomic minerals and the Rules is under consideration of the Government.
Amendments made in the Act after the introduction of National Mineral Policy, 1993:
MMDR Act, 1957 has been amended twice in 1994 and 1999 after the declaration of the National Mineral Policy, 1993. Salient features of the amendments carried out in 1994 are as follows:
(i) Removal of restriction on foreign equality holding in the mining sector by the company registered in India. (ii) Removal of 15 minerals from Part C of the First Schedule to the Act, leaving only 11 minerals for which permission of the Central Government is required for grant/removal of ML/PL. (iii) Greater stability on tenure of mineral concession enhancing the maximum period of grant of ML from 20 to 30 years with a minimum period of 20 years and also enhancing the period of Prospecting Licence from 2 yrs to 3 yrs. (iv) State Governments were empowered to terminate mining lease of minor minerals without prior approval of the Central Government.
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Salient features of the amendments of the MMDR Act, 1957 in 1999
(i) Introduction of a concept of reconnaissance operations as a stage of operation distinct from and prior to actual prospecting operations. (ii) Reconnaissance permit holder will enjoy preferential right for grant of PL. (iii) Area restriction of Reconnaissance Permit, Prospecting Licence, Mining Lease will apply Statewise instead of country as a whole. (iv) Mineral limestone has been deleted from the first schedule to the Act. Hence for only ten minerals (except fuel and atomic minerals)namely Asbestos, Bauxite, chrome ore, Copper, Gold, Iron Ore, Lead, Manganese Ore, Precious Stone and Zinc, permission of the Central Government is required for grant of mining lease. (v) Transfer of mining leases for these 10 minerals do not require reference to the Central Government. (vi) State Governments have been delegated powers to grant minerals concessions even for areas, which are not compact or contiguous. (vii) State Governments have been empowered to permit amalgamation of two or more adjoining mining leases. (viii) State Governments have been delegated powers to approve mining plans in respect of 29 non-metallic/industrial minerals in case of open cast mines.
Statutory provisions regarding reservation of mineral bearing areas.
Traditionally, mining activities have been undertaken mostly in the public sector, and through the Central and State Public Sector Undertakings. The erstwhile Rule 58 of the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 initially provided the statutory provision for reserving mineral bearing areas for exploitation in the Public Sector Rule 58, MCR, 1960 provided as follows:
“Reservation of areas for exploitation in the public sector etc. The State Government may, by Notification in the official gazette, reserve any area for exploitation by the Government Company within the meaning of section 617 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956).”
However, after the provision of reservation was made part of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development)Act, 1957, the Rule 58, MCR, 1960 was deleted vide GSR 449(E) dated 13.4.1988. Thus reservations are valid and these sustain indefinitely, till de- reserved.
In 1986, the Central Government inserted a new Section 17A of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, under which, as per subsection (1) of Section 17A of the Act, the Central Government could, with a view to conserving any mineral and after consultation with the State Government, reserve mineral bearing areas. Similarly as per subsection (2) of Section 17A of the Act, the State Government could reserve mineral bearing areas for exploitation by the Public Sector Undertakings owned or controlled by it or by the Central Government.
In January, 1994, the Central Government inserted a new sub-section (1A) to Section 17A of the MMDR Act, 1957, under which the Central Government could, in consultation with the State
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Government, reserve mineral bearing area for exploitation by the Central Public Sector Undertakings, while under amended Section 17A(2), the State Government could reserve mineral bearing areas with the approval of the Central Government for exploitation by State Public Sector Undertakings.
In order to take effective steps for prevention of illegal mining State Governments have been empowered to frame Rules under Section 23C of the MMDR Act,1957. Regular meetings with State Governments are being conducted to review the progress made regarding framing of rules under Section 23C of the MMDR Act, 1957, constitution of Task Force/Flying Squads at State and district level having a representative of IBM and furnishing of quarterly returns on illegal mining and action taken thereon. So far 18 States have framed rules under Section 23C of the MMDR Act, 1957 and 21 States have constituted Task Force/Flying Squads.
1. Geological Survey of India (GSI)
Geological Survey of India (GSI) is the second oldest survey in the country after Survey of India. This institution has provided vital inputs into all facets of national economic development, both before and after independence.
Monitoring Mechanism in Geological Survey of India (GSI):
The Government has evolved a mechanism for formulation and implementation of the programmes in the earth science area, with close co-ordination between GSI, other Central agencies and State Geological Departments through the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) to avoid duplication of work and to give priority to the programmes of the States, based on the availability of resources.
Programmes are formulated keeping in view national priorities, organisational goals, geo- scientific rationale, Government policies and identified thrust areas based on the global economic scenario and emerging market trends in the mineral sector.
The interaction with the States takes place through participation of State representatives in the various sub-committees of the CGPB, which are theme based.
Another level of State participation takes place during the State Geological Programming Board meeting. GSI representatives participate in the meetings and discusses with the States the future programmes in the concerned State and requests for reservation wherever required.
All the above interactions ensure that the prioritised needs of the States in the earth science domain are met.
After final scrutiny at Central Headquarters, GSI's programme documents, mostly State-wise and activity-wise, are placed before the CGPB for approval. CGPB is constituted with representatives from the Central / State Governments. / PSU/ Autonomous Institutions/ Private Sector and the recommendations of various subcommittees of the CGPB, demands of State Geological Programming Boards are given due consideration while finalising the Annual Programme of GSI. CGPB coordinates all the programmes including those on mineral exploration.
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The Ministry of Mines from time to time and during the quarterly reviews, interactions with the Planning commission, Parliamentary Standing and Consultative Committees etc., provides guidelines in the activity domains of GSI.
Constant in-house monitoring of the activities through stage reviews and mid-term reviews besides regular departmental supervision, provide a time-tested mechanism for imparting mid- course corrections. The GSI implements the various planned programmes through its team of highly skilled and professionally competent scientific workforce, keeping in view the objectives and priorities of the Government and department.
Apart from the above, the performance is monitored at the Ministry level by Quarterly Progress Report Meetings, monthly meetings on establishment & administrative matters and on technical matters. Planning Commission also monitors on the parameters set in seven schemes.
GSI has portal ( www.portal.gsi.gov.in) which is increasingly being improved to make it alike the National Geological surveys of advanced countries.
Under the direction of the Cabinet, a High Powered Committee on Geological Survey of India set-up vide Resolution dated 7th January 2008, presented its report titled” Report on the functioning of the Geological Survey of India” to the Government on 31st March 2009. The Committee visualized making the GSI a world-class Geoscientific Institution and gave 74 main recommendations, which inter-alia set out the vision, charter, function, goals, strategies, milestones and the reorganization of structure of the Geological Survey of India. Implementation of the recommendations of the High Powered Committee has since commenced. Public Information System:
GSI has acquired over the years a huge database in the earth science domain. With a view to provide to the customers/end-users on demand, the relevant information from this huge database, GSI has undertaken soft copy conversion of all the unpublished reports and maps. These reports/maps will be made progressively available through the GSI portal, which is now operational and also in the form of meta-data through NSDI. Similarly, Government of India has designated GSI as the nodal agency for Landslides and accordingly GSI has taken up a number of programmes to collect the basic data through landslide hazard zonation and site-specific studies. GSI is also organising public awareness programmes for various natural hazards, which are related to geogenic causes, in different states through contact programmes.
In addition, the important achievements of GSI are put in the website of GSI regularly.
The results of investigations carried out each year are documented in the form of scientific and technical reports, professional papers, maps, inventories and various types of publications.
2. Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL)
The Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd., registered under Companies Act 1956, was incorporated on 21st October 1972. It has headquarter at Nagpur. The Company was conceived to be the sole agency for exploration on behalf of Government of India and the task of detailed exploration of minerals throughout the country was assigned to MECL.
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Now it is the premier exploration agency in the country and it carries out exploration activities under two major heads, viz.
· Promotional work for coal, lignite and metallic / non metallic minerals on behalf of and funded by Govt. of India as per national priorities . · Contractual work on behalf of other agencies including Public Sector, Private Sector and State Governments as per contract / MoU route executed by MECL with them.
The Company carries out its activity with the sole mission of providing “High quality, cost effective and time bound geo-scientific services for exploration and exploitation of minerals”. The basic aim and objective of MECL is to bridge the gap between preliminary exploration of mineral prospect(s) and its commercial exploitation, to accomplish its mission.
Outlay for Promotional Exploration : The promotional mineral exploration programme are being carried out by MECL on behalf of and funded by Ministry of Mines. Under this programme, the exploration schemes are prepared in conformity with the national priorities considering the results of regional exploration carried out by Geological Survey of India. Based on the recommendation of a Technical Committee, the schemes are approved by Standing Committee on Promotional Projects. The Committee meets periodically to review and monitor the performance and also to approve new schemes. During 2008-09, Ministry of Mines has released Rs. 900.00 lakhs for the promotional programme. For the year 2009-10, a sum of Rs. 1,000.00 lakhs has been kept in BE 2009-10 for promotional expenditure.
Outlay for Capital Expenditure : For the year 2008-09, an outlay of Rs. 800 lakhs (IEBR) was approved , out of which expenditure of Rs. 516 lakhs has been incurred. The less utilisation is attributed to non-available of Special Plants & Equipment needed for exploration work, off the shelf. For the year 2009-10 a sum of Rs. 1,000 lakhs (IEBR) has been kept in BE 2009-10 for capital expenditure.
Performance : During 2007-08 the company registered a turn over of Rs. 9,446 lakhs. The company has achieved gross margin of Rs. 1,288 lakhs and recorded a net profit of Rs. 611 lakhs (after tax) during the year.
During 2008-09 the company surpassed all previous peaks and registered an all time high turn over of Rs. 10,521 lakhs since its inception. The achievement for gross margin was Rs. 2,105 lakhs and recorded a net profit of Rs. 1,120 lakhs (after tax) during the year. The financial figures for the year 2008-09 are provisional.
3. Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Nagpur, a subordinate Organization under Ministry of Mines, is primarily responsible for the promotion of systematic and scientific development of mineral resources of the country, conservation of minerals and protection of environment in mines, other than coal, petroleum & natural gas, atomic minerals and minor minerals.
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IBM performs regulatory functions through enforcement of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988, relevant provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 and Environmental Protection Act, 1986 & Rules made there under.
It also functions as a facilitator to the Mining Industry by providing consultancy services in mining, geology, protection of mine environment and ore beneficiation, and also as a data bank on mines and minerals. It also advises the Central and State Governments on all aspects of mineral industry, trade and legislation.
In BE 2008-09, the approved budget of IBM was Rs.3686.00 lakhs comprising Rs.1900.00 lakhs for plan and Rs. 1,786.00 lakhs for non-plan. Against this, the RE 2008-09 has been kept at Rs 4894.00 lakhs comprising Rs. 2261.00 lakhs for plan and Rs. 2633.00 lakhs for non-plan. BE 2009-10 has been kept at Rs. 4955.00 lakhs comprising Rs. 1900.00 lakhs for plan and Rs. 3055.00 lakhs for non-plan. It is submitted a report to the Ministry recommending new thresh- hold values for major industrial minerals including Iron ore.
In order to monitor physical and financial performance, a month-wise, quarter-wise annual action plan is prepared and progress is closely monitored and physical and financial performance reports are sent to the Ministry every month. Quarterly performance is reviewed during QPR meetings in the Ministry. IBM has hosted a website (http://ibm.gov.in) linked with the site of Ministry of Mines. The website provides main functions and activities of IBM, status of mining plans/ schemes of mining, list of Recognized Qualified Persons authorized for preparation of mining plan/scheme, mineral information, mining laws, human resources, information mandatory to be published as per the provisions of RTI Act 2005, etc. and regularly updates the same for public information.
4. Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
The Hindustan Copper Limited, a Govt. of India Enterprise and the nation’s only producer of primary copper from indigenous resources was incorporated in the Public Sector on 9th November 1967. It was conferred Mini Ratna Category –I status in July, 2008. The major activities of HCL are mining, beneficiation, smelting, refining and casting of finished copper metal into saleable products. HCL produces primary copper in the form of cathode/wire rod. Apart from copper, HCL also produces various by-products like Anode Slime and Sulphuric acid. The present smelting and refining capacity of HCL is supported by mining/beneficiation activity and import of concentrate to cover the short fall.
The company has its Head Office and Registered Office at 1, Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Kolkatta-700 019. There are four units one each in Rajasthan, Jharkhand, MP and Maharashtra.
Financial Restructuring: BRPSE through Ministry of Mines proposed a financial restructuring package for HCL which had been approved by Govt of India vide letter dated 30.07.2007. The salient features of the approved Restructuring Package were as under:-
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(i) Waiver of 7.5% non-cumulative redeemable preference share amounting to Rs 180.73 crore and its adjustment against accumulated losses.
(ii) Restructuring of capital through reduction of face value of equity share from Rs 10/- to Rs 5/- amounting to Rs 382.21 crore and its adjustment against accumulated losses.
(iii) Conversion of non-plan govt loan amounting to Rs 50.00 crore in to equity.
The above financial restructuring package has already been given effect to in company’s books of accounts for the year 2007-08.
The company in the financial year 2008-09 has allocated 0.5% of its Profit after Tax towards fulfilling its responsibility towards CSR activity in MCP, ICC & KCC.and in the process, an amount of Rs.8.83 Lacs has already been spent till 31.03.2009 and committed to spend a further Rs 39.38 Lacs by 2009-10.
5. National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
The National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO), a Govt. of India Enterprise, under Ministry of Mines, was incorporated on 7th January, 1981, for setting up an Integrated Aluminium Complex, to produce bauxite, alumina, aluminium & power in the backward tribal areas of Orissa. It has conferred “Navratna” status in april, 2008. It is initial project was completed in the year 1985 - 1987 with installed capacity of 24,00,000 Tonnes Per Year( TPY) of bauxite mine; 8,00,000 TPY of alumina refinery, 2,18,000 TPY of smelter and 720 MW of power plant.
In the year 1996-98, the company embarked upon 1st phase expansion to increase the installed capacity to 48,00,000 TPY for bauxite mines; 15,75,000 TPY for alumina refinery, 3,45,000 TPY for smelter and 960 MW for power plant. The 1st phase expansion was completed in the year 2001 & 2002 in phased manner. Further, company has also diversified its activities by going for value added products such as, detergent grade Zeolite with installed capacity of 10,000 TPY in the year 2004-05 and special grade alumina with installed capacity of 26,000 TPY commissioned in the year 2003-04. The company also acquired a Rolled Product Unit in the year 2000 and commissioned the plant in the year 2004-05 with installed capacity of 45,000 TPY.
The company is in process of implementing 2nd phase expansion with an approved estimated project cost of Rs.4091.51 crore after receipt of Government of India approval in Oct-2004 with a project completion schedule of 50 months, to increase the installed capacity to 63,00,000 TPY for bauxite mines; 21,00,000 TPY for alumina refinery, 4,60,000 TPY for smelter and 1200 MW for power plant. The project cost estimate has since been revised to Rs.4403 crore considering impact of escalation, exchange rate variation, increase in taxes & duties and chance in scope etc. The project was scheduled to be completed by December 2008 i.e. in 50 months from Zero date. The different segments of the project are being commissioned in phases starting from the month of March, 09 and expected to be commissioned fully by Sept.09. As part of company’s endeavor for backward integration to meet its critical raw material need, company endeavored has gone for acquiring coal mine block and got an allotment from Government of India for Utkal – E Block in
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Aug-04. The coal mine project has been approved at estimated cost of Rs.215 Crore. Various activities for environmental clearance, diversion of forest land, approval of mining lease and land acquisition are underway. As part of Company’s endeavor for vertical enhancement of its capacity, the company is going for up-gradation of the capacity of fourth stream of Alumina plant from 5.25 lakh TPY to 7 lakh TPY. The estimated project cost of would be Rs.409 Crore. The project has been approved by the Board. EPCM Consultants have been engaged for the project. Packaging philosophy in project has been finalized. Tendering and ordering activities for six major packages are underway.
The company has projected plan outlay of Rs.1391 crore to be spent in the year 2009-10 under different schemes, namely Addition, Modification & Replacement for Rs.300 crore, 2nd phase expansion project for Rs.952 crore, Utkal E Coal Block for Rs.54 crore, Greenfield Projects for Rs.63 crore, up-gradation of alumina plant for Rs.6 crore, Pottangi Mines for Rs.1 crore and 3rd phase expansion project for Rs.15 crore.
The measurement of final outcome for the operating units has been set in terms of enhanced capacity in terms of quantity of finished products. Considering phased manner of commissioning of different segments of 2nd phase expansion project, the outcome has been set in terms of quantity of various finished products . For other projects i.e. Utkal Coal E Mines and up- gradation of alumina plant, having longer gestation period, where the production can commence only on completion of the projects, the measurement of final outcome has been set in terms of financial progress of the project. For some projects such as the Green field projects and new mine needs detailed examination, preparation of DFR and ground work and so, no quantifiable target is being set for the same for the year.
The company has surpassed physical targets set in the outcome budget 2007-08 for major products of Alumina and Aluminium. The targets for bauxite and power were under achieved marginally due to breakdown of the Cable belt conveyor system at Mines and Coal constraint respectively. The actual expenditure has also surpassed the capital outlay set in 2007-08 by 18%. Similarly, the Company has surpassed also physical targets set in the outcome budget 2008-089 for major products except bauxite and power due to problem in rope and belt and non availability of linkage coal from Coal India respectively. The actual expenditure was less than by 26% of capital outlay set in 2008-09 and the reason for shortfall is mainly due delay in project commissioning.
The company has an internal system to monitor physical and financial progress of various plan schemes. Regular review is undertaken at unit level as well as at corporate level on monthly basis. In case of any slippage or under utilization of capital outlay, suitable corrective measures are taken. A status report on actual achievement -vrs- target / milestones in respect of 2nd phase expansion is being submitted to every Board Meeting. The review is also being conducted in Quarterly Progress Review (QPR) meeting at Ministry level. A status report on actual progress – vrs- various milestones set for each segment of the projects are being submitted to Ministry of Programme Implementation, Government of India every month. For 2nd phase expansion, the company has taken the help of engineering consultant, M/s M N Dastur & Co. for both time & cost monitoring.
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6. Science & Technology (S&T)
The necessity of continuous up-gradation of the technology and introduction of latest technology in minerals and non-ferrous metal sectors was recognized by the Ministry of Mines many years back. The Ministry of Mines has accordingly initiated a well organized effort in this regard.
Evaluation, Monitoring and Review of Science and Technology (S&T) projects
Standing Scientific Advisory Group The S&T projects are approved by the Standing Scientific Advisory Group (SSAG) of the Ministry under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Mines). The representatives of research organizations, Department of Science and Technology, Defence Research and Development Organization and non-official experts provide the technical input in selection of the projects. The SSAG is basically an extended form of the Standing Finance Committee and can approve projects each costing up to Rs. 25 crores. SSAG has been recently reconstituted. The terms of reference of the SSAG are as follows:-
· To identify and determine areas/missions where technological improvements are needed on priority. · To draw up integrated action plan for technology improvement through an institutional mechanism providing for interaction with research laboratories and institutions. · To draw up/approve MOU to be entered into with national labs./institutions for undertaking the measures indicated in the action plan. · To evolve an integrated approach to examine, review and formulate R & D programme in the areas of geology, mineral exploration, mining and environment, beneficiation, metallurgy, bio leaching, Ground Control and Rock Mechanics and Bye-product recovery. · Any other issue related to R & D in mineral and non-ferrous metal sectors.
A Project evaluation and Review Committee (PERC) has been constituted with the following terms of reference:
· To evaluate / appraise S&T project proposals before consideration of Standing Scientific Advisory Group (SSAG). · To review and Monitor progress of Projects periodically. · To review nearing completion/recently completed projects as regards targeted deliverables before considering release of the last installment of the grant-in-aid.
S & T Projects
The S&T projects are selected from (a) National requirement angle, (b) for enhancing competitive edge of the Indian mineral and non-ferrous metals sectors and (c) to solve site specific and organization specific problems. The projects in the category of ‘A’ are taken up with the grant in aid from the Ministry of Mines (MOM) and other Government Departments. The projects in category ‘B’ are financed by the grant in aid from MOM and contributions from other departments and industry. The projects in category ‘C’ are financed by the implementing organizations themselves.
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Till date 174 (161+9+4) projects have been approved and 17 projects are under implementation. Till now 151 projects have been completed.
For the year 2008-09, an expenditure of Rs. 3 crores was made under Plan Head in respect of S&T component of the Ministry of Mines. For the current financial year i.e. 2009-10, a provision of Rs. 3 crores under the Plan head has been made.
Autonomous Institutes under Ministry of Mines
National Institute of Rock Mechanics:-
National Institute of Rock mechanics was registered as a society in July 1988 to conduct research, render guidance and provide consultancy in mining and civil engineering sectors. NIRM has been accredited as ISO 9001 organization in August, 2002.
Funds amounting to Rs. 47 lakhs under Plan in 2008-09 was released. For the year 2009-10, a provision of Rs. 2 crores under Non-Plan has been made for NIRM.
Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminum Research Development & Design Centre:-
Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminum Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) was registered as a society in 1987. The objective of the Centre is to assimilate the technology available in the country for production of alumna and basic engineering. Funds amounting to Rs. 130 lakhs under plan and Rs. 170 lakhs under Non-plan was released in favour of JNARDDC during the year 2008-09. A provision of Rs. 2.5 crores under Non-Plan during the year 2009-10 has been made.
National Institute of Miners’ Health
National Institute of Miners’ Health was registered as an autonomous society in February, 1990 to address exclusively the Occupational Health problems of miners due to their long exposure to the mining environment. The Central laboratory of the Institute at JNARDDC campus Nagpur has become functional on 16th July 2002. Funds amounting to Rs. 30 lakhs under Plan and Rs. 65 lakhs under Non-plan during the year 2008-09 was released. During the year 2009-10, a provision of Rs. 1 crores has been made in Non-Plan.
Activities of above are monitored by the Governing Body and the General Body in their regular meetings. At the Ministry level the same are monitored during release of funds.
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CHAPTER - I
MANDATE, GOALS AND POLICY FRAMEWORK
1.1 Ministry of Mines
Main Functions
Ministry of Mines is responsible for survey and exploration of all minerals, other than natural gases, petroleum and atomic minerals and also of extraction processing and beneficiation of Ore, for mining and metallurgy of non-ferrous metals like aluminium, copper, etc. and for administration of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 in respect of all mines and minerals other than coal, natural gas and petroleum.
Organisational Structure
The Secretariat of Ministry of Mines is headed by the Secretary having other officers: an Additional Secretary, two Joint Secretaries, one Joint Secretary & Financial Adviser common for Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, nine Directors / Deputy Secretaries, five Under Secretaries, two Principal Private Secretaries, one Junior Scientific Officer, twenty-five Section Officers, Ten Private Secretaries, one Assistant Librarian and Information Officer, a Joint Director(OL), one Assistant Director(OL) and one Development Officer. The total number of sanctioned posts for the Secretariat of the Ministry of Mines is 65 Gazetted and 181 for Non-Gazetted. In addition, there is a Chief Controller of Accounts assisted by a Pay and Accounts Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer and 31 Non- Gazetted Staff in the Pay & Accounts Office. The organization chart of Ministry of Mines is given at Chart No.1. The Ministry has Survey & Exploration Divisions for GSI, IBM, Mines Division for administration of Policy and S&T Divisions for Autonomous Units and Metal Division for PSUs.
For the welfare of SC/ST/OBC, this Ministry has constituted a SC/ST Cell, which looks after the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC employees. There are no goals or major programmes or schemes in respect of Women/Gender equality in the Ministry, its subordinate offices & PSUs, etc. a Women Cell has also been constituted in this Ministry to look into the complaints, if any, regarding sexual harassment of women working in the secretariat proper of this Ministry.
To ensure full compliance with provisions of RTI and to promote transparency in the functioning of the Ministry of Mines, Public Information Cell has been constituted under Right to Information Act comprising of a Public Information Officer, Assistant Public Information Officer, Section Officer and one Assistant.
The subordinate offices, Public Sector Undertakings, Disinvested Companies and Research Institutions under the administrative control of Ministry is given below:
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Subordinate Offices
At present there are two subordinate offices of this Ministry:-
1. Geological Survey of India (HQ, Kolkata) 2. Indian Bureau of Mines (HQ, Nagpur)
Public Sector Undertakings
There are four Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Mines namely:-
1. National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), Bhubaneswar 2. Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), Kolkata 3. Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited(MECL), Nagpur 4. Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML), Kolar Gold Fields (Karnataka) (Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML) has been closed under Section 25(O) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 from 1.3.2001).
Disinvested Companies
There are two Companies, which have been disinvested with transfer of management control to Strategic Partners. This Ministry holds minority share-holding in these two companies.
1. Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), Korba, Chattisgarh 2. Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Autonomous Bodies
There are three Research Institutions which are Autonomous Bodies of this Ministry namely:-
1. Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre 2. (JNARDDC) Nagpur. 3. National Institute of Rock Mechanics, (NIRM) Kolar; and 4. National Institute of Miners’ Health (NIMH), Kolar
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Chart No.I
ORGANISATION CHART OF MINISTRY OF MINES
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1.2 Geological Survey of India (GSI)
The Geological Survey of India is responsible for collection, collation and dissemination of geological data and providing basic geological information essential for the mineral / mining sector and for the successful implementation of practically all the developmental programmes in the country. The investigations carried out by this organization contribute directly to the discovery and evaluation of mineral resources, ensuring thereby, the continued and steady supply of vital raw materials to the core industrial sector. The results of the investigations aid in better understanding of the geological framework of the crust and the geological process at work which have a critical impact on other vital sectors such as agriculture, land use management, irrigation and power development, utilization of water resources, development of transport and communication, education and scientific management of environment.
Organisation Structure
GSI, with the Director General as its head, functions under the Ministry of Mines (MOM). The Director General has the overall responsibility of planning, programming, financial and material management of the organisation. The responsibility of overall monitoring of scientific activities, dissemination of information and providing advice on earth science matters to the Government, public and private entrepreneurs also rests with the Director General. There are six Regions (geographically based), three specialised Wings (activity based) and Training Institute, besides the Central Headquarters. The Senior Deputy Directors General/Deputy Directors General (HAG/SAG level) are at the helm of affairs in these Regions/Wings and function as "Head of Department"(HOD). They oversee the formulation and implementation of annual programme of the regions/wings, exercise budgetary control, allocate the resources, determine the relative priorities, and effect executive and other controls on Divisions/Projects within the Regions.
Besides having functional Units in the respective headquarters, each of the Regions comprises State based Operational Units, which are mostly headed by SAG level officers. The specialised Wings also comprise sector-wise functional Units in addition to the headquarters set-up. The Training Institute, located at Hyderabad, has satellite-training centres in different parts of the country. A SAG level officer (Deputy Director General) co-ordinate the activities related to the programme formulation, administration and technical control and provide infrastructure support for implementation, operate the allocated budget, and coordinate the inter-disciplinary activities.
The primary functions of collecting the basic geological information is carried out by GSI through its Divisions/Projects spread all over the country. These are functional entities with well defined work schedule, time frame, manpower and material inputs. Clusters of such Divisions and Projects, normally headed by JAG level officers are located at the Regional and Operational offices and in many outlying stations, numbering a total of 33 cities/towns in the country. The officers heading these Divisions and Projects initiate actions for programme formulation, coordinate the approved project work, evaluate and analyse the data, interact with other disciplines and supporting streams and finalise the scientific and technical reports. These Divisions/Projects are normally provided with number of time-scale officers of one or more streams depending on the requirements, which constitute the field parties actually engaged in
4 Chapter-I Mandate Goals and Policy Frame Work data collection at the ground level and in laboratories, synthesis and preparation of reports and publications.
Independent set-ups, in the complementary disciplines like geophysics, chemistry, drilling, mechanical engineering, materials management, finance and administration, provide the support activities related to the geological investigations. Each of these establishments is based at Regional or Operational offices and is headed by an officer of the level of Dy. Director General/Director/ Time Scale officers.
The present structure ensures availability of technical guidance and supervision from different disciplines as necessary. However, more lateral interaction is envisaged for smooth functioning/implementation of GSI's programmes by the way of ‘projectisation’. This will also ensure smooth transformation from a hierarchy type of structure to a matrix type organisation. Periodical review mechanisms at different management levels ensure effective monitoring and programme implementation in order to achieve desired objectives of various geological investigations.
A generalised organisation structure of GSI is illustrated in the Chart No. II:-
Chart No. II : Organisation Structure of GSI
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Schemes of Work of GSI:
The activities of GSI have been classified into the following Schemes:
Schemes Components /Activities 1. Survey & Mapping Specialised Thematic Mapping, Geochemical Mapping, Geophysical Mapping, Systematic Geological Mapping, Airborne and Marine Surveys.
2. Mineral Exploration Exploration for coal (including lignite), gold, basemetal, diamond and other minerals.
3. Specialised Investigation Geotechnical, environmental, landslide studies, earthquake geology and seismology, glacial, geothermal and desert geological studies.
4. Research & Development and Research work on Petrology, palaeontology, Other Exploration geochronology, chemical, geophysical and photo- geology, remote sensing studies & Antarctic and Arctic studies
5. Information/Dissemination Map compilation & publication, Publication on various earth science subjects, Information Technology, Curatory, Core Library
6. Human Resource Development Training in India & Abroad.
7. Modernisation and Replacement Acquisition and replacement of instruments/ equipment
Mandate:
§ Preparing and updating geological, geophysical and geochemical maps of the country and its offshore area. § Exploring and assessing mineral and energy resources of the country and its offshore areas. § Systematically exploring the shallow subsurface domain of the country and developing and maintaining national drill core libraries and documentation centres. § Conducting research in earth sciences and promoting application of the new knowledge for effecting management of the earth system and its resources. § Fostering and promoting the understanding of geological knowledge to reduce risk to life and property from geological hazards and addressing societal issues to enhance quality of life.
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§ Creating and maintaining earth science databases and acting as the national repository of earth science data generated by various organizations and disseminating these in public domain for developmental, educational and societal needs. § Holding, protecting and maintaining collections of rare and representative geological materials as national geological monuments, museums and parks. § Representing India in international bodies, participating in international collaborative scientific projects and developing data sharing net works with other countries. § Providing consultancy services and undertaking commercial projects in the country and abroad. § Undertaking such other activities, including training, as may become necessary in the light of developments in the field of earth and planetary sciences and related subjects.
Goals and Objectives
§ GSI is predominantly involved in four broad work domains, viz. Basic Earth Science Data Generation, Natural Resources Surveys, Environment and Earth-System studies and Dissemination of Information.
1.3 Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL)
The Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd., registered under Companies Act 1956, was formed on 21st October 1972. The Company’s registered office is at Nagpur, Maharashtra State, India and manages its functions at projects, the main production centres, through a 2 tier system from the Corporate Office at Nagpur. To facilitate the prompt maintenance of plants and machineries deployed at various projects, three Regional Maintenance Centres at Ranchi, Nagpur and Hyderabad are being operated. Technical guidance to the projects, finalisation of geological reports, close liaisoning with the clients and looking for new business opportunities is being carried out through the Zonal Offices located at Ranchi, Nagpur and Hyderabad. The commercial activities of the Company is being looked after by Business Development and Planning Division, in addition two Business Development Centers are in operation at Delhi and Kolkata.
The Company was conceived to be the sole agency for exploration on behalf of Government of India and the task of detailed exploration of minerals throughout the country was assigned to MECL. The Company went into operation in right earnest in early 1973 and at the outset, it pressed into service, the nucleus of personnel and equipments drawn from GSI. Simultaneously, it sculptured its own structure by suitable additions of new plants, machineries and skilled technical manpower to boost its production and to meet the requirements of various clients by providing quality services.
MECL is the premier exploration agency in the country. As a service organization, it carries out exploration activities under two major heads, viz.
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§ Promotional work for coal, lignite and metallic / non metallic minerals on behalf of and funded by Govt. of India. The scheme for detailed exploration are formulated by the Company, in the perspective of the demand vs. availability as well as national priorities.
§ Contractual work on behalf of other agencies including Public Sector, Private Sector and State Governments as per contract / MoU route executed by MECL with them.
Mission:
§ “To provide high quality, cost effective and time bound geo-scientific services for exploration and exploitation of minerals”.
Objectives:
The basic aim of MECL is to bridge the gap between preliminary exploration of mineral prospect and its commercial exploitation. To achieve this aim and accomplish its Mission, the Company has the following objectives.
§ To plan, promote, organise and implement programmes for detailed mineral exploration and to perform functions assigned by the Government from time to time within and outside the country. § To carry out geological, geo-technical, geophysical survey, remote sensing & environmental studies and IT enabled services for exploration of minerals. § To carry out exploratory drilling and developmental mining operations, to prove and estimate the reserves of various minerals/ores. § To take up projects for exploration, developmental mining and related activities in association with MNC’s through MOU/bilateral agreement routes. § To undertake jobs on commercial basis in various fields of mineral exploration as well as for purposes other than mineral exploration, such as geo-technical, mine constructions and commercial mining of minor minerals. § To offer consultancy services for obtaining prospecting license, mining lease, exploitation by mining and beneficiation for different types of minerals, rocks and ores. § To obtain prospecting license and mining lease for different types of minerals, in India and elsewhere for the purpose of mining and processing.
Vision:
§ The vision is “MECL to be leader in exploration for mineral resources by 2020” .
1.4. Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), established in 1948, is a subordinate Organization under Ministry of Mines, engaged in promotion of scientific development of mineral resources, conservation of minerals and protection of environment in mines, other than coal, petroleum & natural gas, atomic minerals and minor minerals. Towards this end it performs regulatory functions, namely enforcement of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988, relevant
8 Chapter-I Mandate Goals and Policy Frame Work provisions of Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 framed under MM(DR) Act, 1957, and as a facilitator, it undertakes scientific and techno-economic research oriented studies in various areas such as geological appraisal, mining, ore-beneficiation, environmental protection, mineral resources data of the country and functions as a data bank of mines and minerals. It also advises the Central and State Governments on all aspects of mineral industry, trade and legislation.
Charter of Functions/Mandates/goals and objectives:
§ To promote systematic and scientific development of mineral resources of the country (both onshore and offshore) § To approve mining plans, schemes and mine closure plans having regard to conservation of minerals and protection of mines environment. § To collect, collate and maintain database on exploration, prospecting, mines and minerals and to bring out publications / bulletins highlighting the problems and prospects of mining industry. § To play a pro-active role in minimizing adverse impact of mining on environment by undertaking environmental assessment studies on regional basis. § To conduct suo moto techno-economic field studies in mining, geology, mineral processing and environmental aspects including analysis of ore and minerals and to promote R & D activities in these areas. § To provide technical consultancy services on promotional basis within the country and abroad in the field of mining, geology, mineral processing and environment. § To provide training to the scientific, technical and other cadres of the department and persons from the mining industry and other agencies for human resource development. § To advise the Government on matters in regard to the mineral industry, relating to environment protection and pollution control, export and import policies, trade, mineral legislation, fiscal incentives and related matters. § To promote awareness about conservation, systematic and scientific development of mineral deposits and protection of environment including restoration and rehabilitation of mined out areas through exhibitions and audiovisual media. § To promote and monitor community development activities in the mining areas. § To undertake any such other activity as may become necessary in the light of the developments in the field of geology, mining, mineral beneficiation and environment.
Organizational Set-up
IBM is organized into six functional divisions, namely :
(i) Mines Control and Conservation of Minerals Division. (ii) Ore Dressing Division (iii) Technical Consultancy, Mining Research and Publication Division. (iv) Mineral Economics Division (v) Mining and Mineral Statistics Division. (vi) Planning and Co-ordination Division having two sub-divisions :
a) Administration, Establishment matters (including training), Accounts with all other administrative and financial matters and;
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IBM has its headquarters at Nagpur, 03 Zonal Offices at Ajmer, Bangalore & Nagpur and 12 Regional Offices at Ajmer, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Kolkata, Margao, Nagpur, Ranchi and Udaipur & 2 sub-regional offices at Guwahati and Nellore.
IBM has well equipped Ore Dressing Laboratories and Pilot Plants at Nagpur, Ajmer and Bangalore.
Major Programmes / Schemes
During 10th plan various general and S&T schemes of IBM were merged with analogous programmes and grouped into following four schemes which are being continued in the 11th Plan:
1. Inspection of mines for scientific and systematic mining, mineral conservation and mines environment 2. Mineral beneficiation studies – utilization of low grade and sub grade ores and analysis of environmental samples 3. Technological upgradation & Modernization 4. Collection, processing, dissemination of data on mines and minerals through various publications
In addition, two new schemes, namely Scheme No. 5 - Management of Solid Waste from Mining in India is under examination, and Scheme No.6 - Computerised Online Register of Mining Tenement System is being taken up for completion during 11th Plan period.
Policy Framework and Vision:
The Charter of Functions of IBM fulfills in a large part, the objectives of the National Mineral Policy. Functions of IBM like Development of Mineral Resources with an eye on conservation, acting as a regulator and facilitator for mineral development, R & D for promotion of mineral development, imparting training for human resources development and to strive for the amelioration of pollution from mining; etc. are implementation of this policy.
Towards this end, the IBM functions to promote and facilitate rapid and sustainable development of national mineral sector, continuing with efforts for systematic and scientific development of mineral deposits, conservation of minerals, protection of mining environment by regulating mining activities and their closure, to update mineral inventory, utilization of waste and low grade resources by technology development, implementation of apt mining methods, monitoring of community development in and around mining areas and to develop and implement mineral information system for collection, collation, retrieval and dissemination of data on mines and minerals.
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Action Areas :
Inspection of Mines: § To ensure systematic and scientific development of mineral deposit, conservation of minerals and protection of environment by enforcement of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules,1988
Mineral Inventory: § Preparation and quinquennial updation of national minerals inventory as per United Nations Framework Classification (1999).
Mineral Beneficiation: § Technology developments to use the available low-grade ores and minerals. § Suitable use of mine wastes and recovery of associated minerals and metals. § Conducting in-plant studies in order to improve the productivity of mineral beneficiation plants.
Legislation and Guidelines: § Simplification of procedures for mineral concession and required clearances, framing of legislation for development of off-shore mineral resources, promoting foreign investments and technical collaborations with joint ventures.
Information System: § Acceleration of the process of dissemination of Geological information, mineral maps with forest overlays and environment data, status of mineral deposits through implementation of Computerised Online Register on Mining Tenement System, mining and mineral industry data on production, uses, marketing information, latest technology developments etc. for user agencies.
Sustainable Development: § Devising environmental standards applicable to mining areas and norms for reclamation and rehabilitation of mined out areas and eco-friendly management of solid waste/rejects from mining.
Industrial Promotion: § Technology up-gradation and R & D activities in mining and ore beneficiation.
1.5 Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) a Govt. of India Enterprise and the nation’s only producer of primary copper from indigenous resources was incorporated in the Public Sector on 9th November 1967. The major activities of HCL are mining, beneficiation, smelting, refining and casting of finished copper metal into saleable products. HCL produces primary copper in the form of cathode/wire rod. Apart from copper, HCL also produces various by-products like Anode Slime and Sulphuric acid. The present smelting and refining capacity of HCL is supported by mining/beneficiation activity and import of concentrate to cover the short fall.
11 Chapter-I Mandate Goals and Policy Frame Work There are four units one each in Rajasthan, Jharkhand, MP & Maharastra. The main operating units of the company are as under :
1. Khetri Copper Complex (KCC) at Khetri, Rajasthan. Comprising of mining and metallurgical complex alongwith the by-product recovery plant with capacity to produce Copper Cathode of 31,000 TPA.
2. Indian Copper Complex(ICC) at Ghatsila, Jharkhand. Comprising of metallurgical complex alongwith the by-product recovery plant with capacity to produce Copper Cathode of 18500 TPA.
3. Malanjkhand Copper Project(MCP) at Malanjkhand, MP. Comprising of open pit mine of 2 million tonne capacity of ore production per annum with a matching concentrator plant. The concentrate produced at Malanjkhand is sent to KCC and ICC for further processing.
4. Taloja Copper Project(TCP) at Taloja, Maharashtra. This is a Continuous Cast Wire Rod Plant based on Southwire Technology for conversion of cathodes into wire rod. The capacity of the plant is 60,000 TPA..
Due to company being not doing well before 2007-08 the critical plant and mining equipment could not be replaced. After restructuring in 2007-08 and this aspect has been taken up and an outlay of Rs.60.00 crore was proposed in year 2008-09, out of which actual expenditure of Rs.59.91 crore was made. During 2009-10 plan outlay of Rs.40.00 crore has been proposed.
Budget for Social Upliftment : During the last few years, no major action could be initiated because of the unhealthy financial condition. With the change in the financial position, company is making specific efforts towards this area and action plans have been drawn taking into consideration the ambient conditions and the expectations of the people living in and around HCL’s establishments like providing drinking water, rural healthcare, social forestry etc.
1.6 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
The National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) is an integrated multi-locational Aluminium Complex, was incorporated on 7th January, 1981 to implement the Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Project in the backward tribal areas in Orissa, in the Public Sector.
Finance
The authorized capital of the Company is Rs.1300 crore. Initially, the equity was held 100% by the Govt. of India. About 13% disinvestment was made in the years 1991 to 1993 through listing. The Govt. approved in 1999, a capital restructuring proposal of the Company aimed at reduction in capital. Accordingly, 50% of paid up equity capital of Rs.1288.62 crore was first converted into redeemable secured debentures which were repaid in 2005. The paid up Equity capital after restructuring continues to be at reduced level of Rs.644.31 crore, out of which Govt. of India’s holding is Rs.561.50 crore(87.15%).
12 Chapter-I Mandate Goals and Policy Frame Work The original project cost was partly financed by external commercial borrowings from a consortium of International Bankers, French credit facilities and partly by equity subscribed by Govt. of India. The entire foreign currency loan had been repaid by 1998 .
To fund 1st phase expansion and other capital expenditure, the Company borrowed Rs.440 crore in the year 2001-02. The loan was repaid in the year 2004-05 and since then, the Company is a zero-debt company.
Vision
§ To be a reputed Global Company in the Metals and Energy Sectors.
Mission
§ To achieve growth in business with a global competitive edge providing satisfaction to the customers, employees, share holders and community at large.
Objectives
§ To maximise capacity utilisation, optimise operational efficiency and productivity.
§ To maintain the highest international standards of excellence in product quality, cost efficiency, customer service and provide steady growth in business by technology up- gradation, expansion and diversification.
§ To have global presence and earn foreign exchange through export turnover of 50% of total sales and to have around 1/3rd domestic market share.
§ To continue to remain the lowest cost producer of alumina in the world and to strive to become low cost aluminium producing Global Company in five years time.
§ To promote a result-oriented organisational ethos and work culture that empowers employees and helps realisation of individual and organisational goals and maximise internal customer satisfaction.
§ To foster high standards of health, safety and environment-friendly products and to develop a strong R&D base and increase business development activities and explore the feasibility of emission trading.
§ To strive for production of value added down stream products.
§ To participate in peripheral development of the areas.
Existing Operations :-
§ 48 lakh tons per year bauxite mine at Panchpatmali in Koraput District (Orissa).
§ 15.75 lakh tons per year Alumina plant at Damanjodi in Koraput District (Orissa)
13 Chapter-I Mandate Goals and Policy Frame Work § 3.45 lakh ton per year smelter plant at Angul (Orissa).
§ Captive power plant at Angul (Orissa) to supply power to smelter plant .
§ Port handling facilities at Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) to handle export of alumina and import of caustic soda.
§ Special Grade Alumina and Special Grade Hydrate Plant with installed capacity of 20,600 tons per year .
§ Zeolite plant was commissioned in the year 2004-05 with installed capacity of 10,000 tons per year.
§ Rolled Product Unit with an installed capacity of 45,000 tons per year of aluminium alloy coil sheets.
1.7. Science & Technology (S&T)
The Science and Technology programme of the Ministry of Mines was initiated in 1978 with the view to encourage research and development of indigenous technology in the minerals and non- ferrous metal sectors.
Structure
Project proposals from various Government institutions, public sector undertakings, universities and other research organizations engaged in the mineral and mining sectors are peer reviewed by a Group of Experts constituting the Project Evaluation and Review Committee (PERC), Suitable projects are forwarded to a high level Standing Scientific Advisory Group (SSAG) of the Ministry of Mines under the Chairmanship of the Secretary (Mines) for approval.
Projects
Project formulation is a continuous process involving interaction with the industry for identification of the problems and availability of suitable implementing organizations. Selection of the projects is done on the basis of,
(a) National requirement angle (b) For enhancing competitive edge of the Indian mineral and non-ferrous metals sectors (c) To solve site specific and organization specific problems
The project in the category of (a) are taken up with the grant in aid from the Ministry of Mines (MOM) and other Government Departments. The project in category (b) are financed by the grant in aid form MOM, other Departments, contribution from industry and from implementing organization. The project in category (c) are financed by the implementing organizations themselves.
Mandate
The underlying principle behind this programme had been the utilization of the available mineral recourses in a judicious, economically efficient and environmentally sustainable manner. An
14 Chapter-I Mandate Goals and Policy Frame Work important component of this programme had been the selection of research and development projects relevant to the national priorities.
Goals and Objectives
Emphasis is being given to the projects related to the exploration of ore deposits of concealed nature or of strategic importance, development of technology for the up gradation of the lean ores, beneficiation techniques for winning metals from mine wastes, plant tailings and ores as by-products. Research related to the development of more environment friendly techniques in the mining sector will be given preference.
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CHAPTER –II
OUTLAYS, OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES
This chapter relates to Non-Plan and Plan Budget of the Ministry of Mines for 2009-10.
Non-Plan Budget
The Non-Plan Budget of this Ministry is Rs.398.00 crore . Out of which Rs. 14.98 crore for Secretariat Proper, Rs.344.84 crore for GSI, Rs.30.55 crore for IBM, Rs.1.50 crore as grant to BGML, Rs.5.50 crore for payment of salary to three autonomous bodies, Rs.0.25 crore for contribution to International bodies, Rs.0.38 crore for holding National Mineral Awards have been provided.
Plan Budget
The Planning Commission has approved the Plan Budget of this Ministry at Rs.1647.82 crore consisting of Rs.200.00 crore through Gross Budgetary Support(GBS) and Rs. 1447.82 crore through Internal and Extra Budgetary Resources(IEBR). Rs.1391.00 crore for NALCO through their IEBR, Rs.160.00 crore for GSI through GBS, Rs.19.00 for IBM through GBS, Rs.40.00 crore for HCL through IR, Rs.20.00 crore for MECL(Rs. 10.00 crore for promotional work through GBS and Rs. 10.00 crore for Capital through their IR). Rs 9.82 crore for S&T(Rs. 3.00 crore from GBS and Rs. 6.82 crore through their IEBR and Rs. 8.00 crore(GBS) for construction of residential and official building of GSI and IBM, have been provided.
The detailed financial outlays, projected physical output and projected/budgeted outcomes (intermediate/partial & final for year 2009-10 as the case may be) organization for the Ministry of Mines are given in Annexure-I.
2.1 Geological Survey of India (GSI)
The Financial Plan Outlay (BE) for the FY 2009-10 for GSI is Rs. 16000.00 lakhs (excluding Construction Budget). Under this budget grant, Rs.600.00 lakhs and Rs. 225.00 lakhs have been kept for consultancy charges towards Replacement Vessel (already been approved by the Union Cabinet) and Geotechnical vessel respectively. A proposal for additional funds to the tune of Rs18430.00 lakh has already been placed to the Ministry of Mines. However, further financial support may be required during FY 2009-10, in that case, Ministry may be approached at RE Stage. as per the demands placed by the Indian (Shipping Corporation of India) and Foreign Consultants and the milestones specified in the EFC document and Annual Action Plan.
In case of GSI, the Projected Physical Outputs or Quantifiable Deliverables Targets are considered as the likely physical targets to be achieved through its various geo-scientific activities during the course of the specified period.
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§ Thrust has been given to Mineral Exploration and Survey and Mapping. During annual programme 2008-2009, a total of 79 items are planned for mineral investigation of which 22 items are under coal/lignite, and 57 items belong to ore and mineral. Of the 57 items, 17 items for gold, 11 for diamond, 20 of base metal, 3 of PGE and 6 of ferrous minerals are to be taken up. Apart from these 4 programmes on mineral investigation are planned in offshore areas. 8 nos. of programmes are taken up under ground evaluation of airborne anomaly checking.
§ The Next priority remains on Survey & Mapping. Systematic Mapping, Specialised Thematic Mapping (STM), Geochemical (GCM) and Geophysical Mapping (GPM) constitutes the core activity in recent years. A total of 91 items of investigations are included under Survey and Mapping. GCM tops the list with 34 projects, followed by STM with 29 and GPM with 10 items. The rests are Airborne and Marine surveys.
§ Engineering, Earthquake, Landslide and Environmental Geology are grouped under Special Investigations and there are about 91 projects under this category.
§ There has been a decrease of about 15% of manpower in the total strength of working geologists through the process of retirement, ageing and promotion from that of last year. However, around 90 Group ‘A’ officers of Geology stream of the UPSC Examination of 2005-06 are expected to join in the year 2008-09. About 54% of GSI’s manpower is to be deployed for working in the three major heads of Mineral Exploration, Survey & Mapping and Special Investigations. Another 17% of human resources are to be engaged in Research & Development, necessary partly to supplement the different investigations. About 23% of manpower is deployed for Information Dissemination that includes map, publication and information technology while 6% manpower will be deployed for HR and training.
Objectives of each scheme / programmes, with financial outlays and projected physical output / outcomes are furnished in the Outcome Budget for the year 2009-10 at Annexure – I.
2.2. Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL)
Financial Outlays 2009-10:
Outlay for Promotional Exploration Programme: The promotional mineral exploration programme are being carried out by MECL on behalf of and funded by Ministry of Mines. The exploration schemes are prepared in conformity with the national priorities assigned by the different working groups on mineral exploration. The results of regional exploration carried out by Geological Survey of India in different part of the country forms the basis for formulation of the schemes for detailed exploration. The schemes are examined by the Technical Sub- Committee of Standing Committee of Promotional Projects (SCPP) and are finally approved by the SCPP. To facilitate full utilisation of annual allocated fund, to take care unforeseen law & order situation affecting implementation / non commencement of scheme(s) and the time taken in obtaining the forest clearance before commencement of exploration, it has been
17 Chapter-II Outlays, Outputs and Outcomes decided to have shelf of exploration proposals in hand. The SCPP meets periodically for review and monitor the performance of the on going projects and approve additional scheme(s). A provision of Rs. 1,000.00 lakhs has been kept in (BE) 2009-10 to carry out promotional mineral exploration programme.
Outlay for capital expenditure: For replacement / procurement of new plants & machineries on routine basis annual outlay for capital expenditure is also approved by the Ministry of Mines. For the year 2009-10 a provision of Rs. 1,000.00 lakhs (IEBR) has been made in BE-2009-10 for capital expenditure.
The details of financial outlay under both the heads along with anticipated out puts and the final outcomes for 2009-10 are given in Annexure-I.
The financial out lay for the year 2007-08, 2008-09 & 2009-10 are tabulated below :
Particulars for the Year 2007-08, Capital Promotional 2008-09 & 2009-10 ( Rs. Lakhs) ( Rs. Lakhs) BS IEBR 2007-08 Outlay BE - 800.00 1,100.00 RE - 800.00 1,100.00 Actual - 415.00 1,100.00 2008-09 Outlay BE - 800.00 1,200.00 RE - 800.00 900.00 Actual Released/Utilised - 516.00 900.00 2009-10 Outlay BE - 1,000.00 1,000.00
2.3 Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
During 10th plan, the various general and S&T schemes of IBM were merged with analogous programmes and grouped into four schemes and these schemes are being continued in the 11th plan. In addition, two new schemes, namely Scheme No. 5 - Management of Solid Waste from Mining in India is under examination, and Scheme No.6 - Computerised Online Register of Mining Tenement System is being taken up for completion during 11th Plan period. The objectives and functions of these schemes are derived from the charter of functions of IBM.
Objectives of each schemes/programme, with financial outlays and projected physical outputs/outcomes during 2009-10 furnished at Annexure – I.
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2.4 Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
HCL while submitting Xth plan capital expenditure, was advised to submit two years’ projection only i.e. 2002-03 & 2003-04 due to the fact that as per disinvestment plan, the company was expected to be completely disinvested by the end of 2003-04. The annual plan outlay during the first two years of the Xth Five Year Plan period had been restricted to replacements and renewals only and the schemes which were considered in the IXth Plan period had been dropped from the Xth Plan period. Further since HCL had been incurring losses for several years, this resulted in deficiency in working capital and accumulation of liabilities. In order to liquidate a part of the pressing liabilities and to continue the operation govt had sanctioned an additional amount of Rs. 60 crore in 2002-03 and Rs. 93.84 crore in 2003-04 besides plan fund. The govt also extended guarantee of Rs 250 crore for raising working capital loans from the market. Due to the increasing trend of LME price of copper and various cost cutting measures taken by the company, HCL posted Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs 52.06 crore in 2004-05 after a lapse of eight years. The mine development activity was kept in abeyance till 2003-04 due to serious financial constraint. From 2004-05 mine development activity has been identified as a thrust area and necessary fund has been allocated from internal resources. The company has posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 246.46 crore during 2007-08 and provisional loss of Rs 33.24 crore during 2008-09.The incurrence of loss was mainly due to drastic fall in LME price during the period Oct.08 to Mar’09. During the XIth Plan Period (2007-12), the company has proposed to meet its entire plan expenditure of Rs 268 crore from its internal accruals and no budgetary support is sought for. Accordingly, the plan expenditure as per BE 2008-09 of Rs 60 crore has been proposed towards Replacements & Renewals.
Year-wise BE, RE and actual expenditure (Xth. Five year plan 2002-2007) and 2008-09 of the XIth Five year Plan is placed as under:-
(Rs in Crore) Year Budget Revised Actual Physical Actual/Likely Estimate Estimate Expenditure target Achievement
Xth Plan 2002-03 25.00 85.00 85.00 Replacement & renewal of the 2003-04 20.00 113.84 113.84 existing plant and machinery for 2004-05 40.00 40.00 40.00 achieving maximum utilisation of the same and for planning 2005-06 40.00 Nil Nil enhanced production in future. 2006-07 30.00 28.50 28.50
Total 155.00 267.34 267.34 XIth Plan 2007-08 96.58 78.00 37.22 2008-09 43.00 60.00 59.91
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Note: 1) Revised Estimate (RE) during 2002-03 includes Rs. 60 crore for payment of outstanding liabilities and balance Rs 25 crore on account of replacements and renewals of plant and machinery. 2) Revised Estimate (RE) during 2003-04 includes Rs. 93.84 crore for payment of L/C, govt guaranteed bonds and statutory liabilities and balance Rs 20 crore on account of replacements and renewals of plant and machinery. 3) Revised Estimate (RE) during 2007-08 is significantly higher than the Budgeted Estimate(BE) on account of proposed increased expenditure required in the mining/concentrator related areas for upgrading the machinery/equipments and procurement of new equipments. 4) The total approved amount of 2007-08 R& R budget has been totally committed. The spillover balance amount of Rs 40.78 crore is to be spent against the said committed expenditure of Rs 78.00 crore.
Details of Outcome Budget for 2008-09
Replacement & Renewals :
An outlay of Rs.60.00 crore has been proposed in BE 2008-09 under Plan expenditure out of which an actual expenditure of Rs.59.91 crore has been made during the year 2008-09. The plan expenditure is on account of replacement and renewals of the existing plant and machinery for both mines as well as plants situated in different units across India. The proper and timely replacement/renewals of critical equipment in Mines, Concentrators, Smelters & Refineries is a pre-condition for achieving better capacity utilisation. With the change in the financial position during the last four years, HCL is focusing required attention on this front and has planned R & R expenditure in tune with the requirements of replacements and renewals. The company proposes a plan outlay of Rs. 40.00 crore in 2009-10 as per Annexure I. The company has put up a target of MIC and Cathode Production at 35,000 MT and 18,500 MT respectively in the draft MOU 2009-10 as against 37,200 MT MIC and 45,000 MT of Cathode target for 2008-09.
The reduction in cathode target is mainly due to temporary shutdown of KCC smelter. The smelter is to reach the end of campaign period and would need thorough overhauling.
2.5 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
The details comprising of financial outlays, projected physical outputs and projected budget outcomes are furnished as per the prescribed format at Annexure-I . The brief note on various schemes and programmes are given hereunder:
2.5.1 New Schemes:
(a) IInd Phase Expansion(Rs. 952 crore)
The second phase expansion proposal with a projected capital outlay of Rs. 4091.51 crore (revised to Rs.4403 crore) was approved by the Government of India in October, 2004. The project was scheduled to be completed by December, 2008 i.e. in 50 months from Zero date.
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120 Pots of (50%) the Smelter plant have already been commissioned by March, 09. The balance 120 pots are likely to be commissioned by Jul-09. In the Captive Power plant, the boiler light up for Unit-IX has been completed in Oct.08 and the Unit is likely to be commissioned in July, 09. Similarly, X th Unit is likely to be commissioned by Sept.09. In case of Alumina refinery, the project is likely to be commissioned by Sept.09.The capacities of various segments after completion of expansion project will be enhanced as under :
Bauxite Mine : 63.00 Lakh Tons Per Year (TPY) Alumina Plant : : 21.00 Lakh TPY Aluminium Smelter 4.60 Lakh TPY CPP : 1200 MW
As against project cost of Rs 4403 crore, the sum of Rs 3203 crore has been spent till March 09 . Further, sum of Rs.952 crore has been provided for 2009-10 mainly to meet the balance payments and civil works in the township and allied utilities. Considering the completion of the various segments as stated above, target for quantifiable physical output in 2009-10 has been set as under, from the new facilities : -
Bauxite : 7.80 Lakh Tons Alumina : 2.45 Lakh Tons Aluminium : 0.90 Lakh Tons Power : 820 MU (Million Units)
(b) Utkal-E-Coal Block (Rs. 54 crore)
As part of Company’s endeavour for backward integration to meet its critical raw material needs (coal requirement for 9th and 10th Unit of CPP), the Company has planned to have its own captive coal mine. The Government of India allotted a coal block in 2004. Board has approved the project at an estimated capital cost of Rs.215 crore (at Oct’06 price level), considering outsourcing variant. Various activities for environmental clearance, diversion of forest land, approval of mining lease and land acquisition are underway and the details are given as under :
§ Out of 475 Acres of Govt. non forest land, District Administration has already sanctioned 125.95 Acres to company. For the balance land, agency of Govt. of Orissa is scrutinizing the documents as per revised Mining Plan. Against the recommended quantity of 142.57 Ha by IDCO, Lease deed for 43.72 Ha of Govt. land was executed between Collector, Angul & IDCO on 8th August 2008.
§ Survey work in villages of Mining Lease(ML) area U/s 6(1) by Dist. Authorities started on 24.11.2008. 6(1) survey was completed in the village Kasola & Gopinathpur on 23.02.2009.
§ EPCM Consultancy contract has been awarded on M/s MN Dasturco , Kolkota on 14.11.2008 for construction of Coal Handling Plant and other infrastructures. M/s AXYKNO Ltd., Nagpur has been awarded a consultancy contract on 11.12.2008 for selecting a suitable agency for outsourcing of Over Burden Removal and coal extraction.
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§ The State Pollution Control Board Orissa vide letter dtd.15.01.2009 has conveyed its Consent for production of coal of 20 Lakh /year over mine lease hold area. Company made a presentation to Expert Advisory Committee (EAC), MOEF, GOI, New Delhi on 27.11.08 for grant of Environmental Clearance. All the points raised by were complied and sent to MOEF, GOI vide letter dtd.03.03.2009 for grant of Environmental Clearance. Environmental clearance from MOEF,GOI is expected in June,2009.
§ Revised mining lease application was submitted in August, 08 and approval of Govt. of Orissa is expected by July, 2009.
The project is likely to be implemented in the year 2010-11. On completion of the project, there will be coal production of 20 lakh TPY.
As against project cost of Rs 215 crore , the sum Rs 11.63 crore has been spent till March 09. Further a sum of Rs.54 crore has been provided in the BE 2009-10 for project work such as land, site development and procurement of plant and machinery .
(c) Pottangi Mines (Rs1crore):
The present Panchpatmali bauxite deposit will last for about 30 years at present rate of mining. After 2nd phase expansion, the bauxite mine capacity of production will become 63 lakh TPY. After up-gradation of fourth stream capacity and installation of 5th stream in alumina plant in future, the bauxite requirement will be 89 lakh TPY. Considering all these requirements, the life of bauxite mine will come down further to about 21 years. Keeping this in view, company has applied for mining lease over nearby situated Pottangi bauxite deposit and has got the conditional mining lease from Govt. of Orissa in July, 2004. Consultants has already been appointed for preparation of a pre-feasibility report. After obtaining clear lease from Government of Orissa and the feasibility reports, preparation of detail project report, investment decision, appointment of agencies for various environmental and forest clearances, mining lease, approval of mining plan, land acquisition etc. would be taken up. Since award of mining lease has got stuck at State Govt. level, advance action on aforesaid activities has been put on hold. A token sum of Rs 1.00 crore has been provided in BE of 2009-10 for feasibility study and allied activities.
(d) Up-gradation of Alumina Plant (Rs 6 crore):
The 2nd phase expansion of alumina plant envisaged increase in capacity from 15.75 lakh TPY to 21.00 lakh TPY by addition of fourth stream of 5.25 lakh TPY capacity. With the improvement in the technology obtained from Aluminium Pechiney, the fourth stream capacity of 5.25 lakh TPY is expandable to 7 lakh TPY. The total project cost has been estimated at Rs.409 crore. EPCM Consultants have been engaged for the project. Packaging philosophy in project has been finalized. Tendering and ordering activities for six major packages are underway. The project is expected to be completed during the FY 2011-12.
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As against total project cost of Rs 409 crore , a sum Rs 3.14 crore has been spent till March 09. Further, a sum of Rs. 6.00 crore has been provided in BE of 2009-10 towards payment to EPCM consultant and other studies.
(e) Greenfield Projects (Rs. 63 crore)
Overseas:
(i) Indonesia
The company is planning to set up 5 lakh TPY smelter plant and 1250MW coal based power plant in Indonesia in Joint Venture, with majority ownership and control of Company.
MOU between Company and Govt. of South Sumatra was signed in January, 2008. The consultants have submitted feasibility report in Oct, 08. Investment proposal under the name ‘COMPANY INTERNATIONAL’ has been duly approved by the Indonesian Investment Coordination Board (BKPM) in September, 2008. A Legally non-binding MOU was signed with RMMI in Dec’08 for 24% stake in smelter and power plant. RMMI has proposed to build port and railway line in South Sumatera in next 3 years, which are critical to be project. Geological and Geoelectrical drilling in coal reserve of “PT Nusantra” is completed and core bore hole drilling is expected shortly. Alternate location of the project is also under evaluation. Considering above, a sum of Rs.17 crore has been provided in the BE of 2009-10, to cater for various studies, consultancies and expenditure.
(ii) Iran
The company is planning to set up 1.55 lakh TPY Smelter in first phase and another pot line of same capacity together with gas based power plant in second phase in Iran, under JV with KDO Group. ALPHA, Iran (in which KDO as the major partner) has been allotted land in Ahamedabad in Kerman province and has signed agreement for electricity and gas, suitable for a 3.1 lakh TPY smelter plant. Power is likely to be available at low cost for first phase. MOU with KDO was signed in March, 2008. Detailed Feasibility Report as well as Due Diligence reports prepared by consultants are available. Discussions are continuing with KDO for compliance to the issues raised in the Due Diligence report.
Considering above, a token sum of Rs. 2 crore has been provided in the BE of 2009-10.
Domestic
(i) Smelter and Power plant near Jharsuguda (Orissa)
The company is planning to set up 5 lakh TPY smelter plant and 1260MW coal based power plant near Jharsuguda . Pre-feasibility report has been received from consultant and site location identified near Brajaraj Nagar. State Govt. has approved company’s proposal with certain conditions. Water allotment is awaited from State Govt. Preparation of DPR would be taken up after finalization of project location and water allotment.
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Application for long term coal linkage for 7.5 MTPY coal has been submitted to Ministry of Coal in December’07. On receipt of allotment of water from State Government, this application for linkage would be considered by Ministry of Coal. DPR and environment impact study would be carried out in 2009-10. The procurement of land is also expected to start in later part of 2009- 10 depending upon State Govt.’s approval.
Considering above, a sum of Rs.21.38 crore has been provided in BE:2009-10..
(ii) Mine and refinery in Andhra Pradesh
The company is planning to start new bauxite mining in Andhra Pradesh to explore 42 lakh TPY of bauxite and to set up alumina refinery of 14 lakhs TPY. Mining lease applications for Gudem and KR Konda deposits was submitted in Nov-07. Draft MOU has been sent to Govt. of AP and APMDC. Final investment decision would be taken after detailed exploration. MECL has been retained for detailed exploration and formal work order placed. Forest Clearance for detailed exploratory drilling is being pursued. Mining lease of Gudem block is under final stage of recommendation of Govt. of AP (GoAP) to Govt. of India (GOI). ML proposal of KR Konda-I & II are being pursued with State Govt. Clearance for exploratory drilling of KR Konda-I by MECL is under consideration of PCCF, GoAP.
To meet expenditure on detailed drilling, and other studies, a sum of Rs.2 crore has been provided in BE: 2009-10..
(iii) Aluminium park
Board has approved setting up an Aluminium Park at Angul in JV with IDCO (state Govt. PSU) at a capital cost of Rs.75 crore. The Aluminium Park is mainly meant for Ancillary and Down Stream Units like CT Pitch, Aluminium Fluoride, Aluminium Casting, Alloys and Extrusion, Aluminium Conductor, Aluminium Slugs and Circles. Draft MOU with IDCO was agreed upon. Board approved proposal and MOU. A modified MOU was proposed by IDCO in Oct.08, which is under negotiation with State Govt.
Considering above, a sum of Rs.10 crore has been provided in BE:2009-10, for contribution in equity of JV.
(iv) Other Miscellaneous projects
For business growth, to scout for new mines and studies, a lump sum provision of Rs.10.62 crore has been made. The projects include (i) Speciality Alumina and Speciliaty Hydrate (Rs.2.00 crore), (ii) Coal Tar pitch (Rs.2.00 crore), and (iii) Wind Farm (Rs..3 crore).
(f) III Phase Expansion Project (Rs15 crore):
Company is planning to add one more stream in alumina refinery and one more pot line in the existing smelter, together with corresponding expansion of mining & power-generation capacities. Land for additional stream in refinery is available and that for pot line in smelter is
24 Chapter-II Outlays, Outputs and Outcomes being arranged through State Government for which money has been deposited with IDCO. Rio Tinto Alcan has been engaged for laboratory test for ascertaining the suitability of the bauxite for medium pressure digestion technology or other advanced technology for the proposed new stream of refinery. The Lab. Test Reports are expected from Rio Tinto in July,09. M/s.TCE Consulting have been engaged as consultants for preparation of DPR for two more units of power plant. The draft DPR for two Units have already been submitted. With the proposed 3rd phase expansion, the capacity of refinery is expected to be increased by 7 to 8 lakh TPY bringing it to 30 to 31 lakh TPY level. Similarly, smelter is expected to be increased by 1.15 lakh TPY to 5.75 lakh TPY depending on technology selection, which is dependent on feasibility of power plant expansion. Considering above, a sum of Rs.15 crore has been kept in BE of 2009-10 towards procurement of land and technology, DPR Preparation, payment to EPCM Consultant etc.
2.5.2 Addition, Modification and Replacements (AMR) (Rs. 300 crore):
The original project was commissioned in phases during 1985-86 to 1987-88 and has become quite old. To overcome obsolescence of the old plant and machinery, constant up gradation of core and non-core technologies and equipments have become imperative. To maintain the capacity at the rated level, a provision of Rs.300.00 crore has been made in BE 2009-10.
Target for major products for BE 2009-10 matching with the rated capacity are as under from the existing stream;
Bauxite : 48.00 Lakh Tons Alumina : 15.75 Lakh Tons Aluminium : 3.45 Lakh Tons Power : 5690 MU (Million Units)
2.6 Science & Technology ( S&T)
The Plan Outlay for the FY 2009-10 is Rs.9.82 crores (Rs.3.00 crores from GBS & Rs.6.82 from I&EBR). The On-going Schemes/programmes for 2009-10 and New S&T proposals received from various organizations is at Appendix-II & III. respectively. This will be placed to the newly constituted PERC before submission to the SSAG for approval.
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North Eastern Region The following S&T projects in the North-Eastern Region are at various stages of completion.
Sl. Name of the Name of the Project Likely date of completion No. Organization 1. National Metallurgical Pilot scale smelting and pre- November, 2009 Laboratory, feasibility studies on nickel- Jamshedpur. chromium-cobalt bearing magnetite ores of Nagaland for an economically viable plant. 2. North East Institute of Characterization, 2010 . Science and beneficiation and utility Technology (NEIST), study of some Graphite Jorhat (ASSAM) deposits from Arunachal (Formerly Regional Pradesh. Research Laboratory, Jorhat).
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CHAPTER - III
REFORM MEASURES AND POLICY INITIATIVES
3.1 Some of the important amendments in Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 and Mineral Conservation & Development Rules, 1988 are as under:-
§ Time limit for disposal of complete application for Reconnaissance Permit/ Prospecting Licence/Mining Lease has been prescribed in MCR, 60. In case of delay beyond the prescribed limit, the same has to be explained in writing.
§ Time limit for disposal of Mining Plan has also been prescribed in MCR, 1960.
§ Panel provision have also been provided for violation of provisions of MCDR, 1988.
§ Marble Development & Conservation Rules, 2002 have also been notified for conservation & systematic development & scientific mining to conserve the marble resources and to prescribe a uniform framework with regard to systematic and scientific exploitation of marble throughout the country.
§ Royalty rate/Dead Rent of major minerals (other then Coal, lignite & sand for stowing) have been revised vide Gazette Notification dated 14.10.2004.
§ Offshore Areas Mineral (Development & Regulation)Act, 2002 has been notified on 31.1.2003. The said Act provides for development and regulation of mineral resources in the territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones of India and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental there to.
§ The concept of Final Mine closure Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been introduced in the Rules which provides for rehabilitation of area under Mining Lease after its abandonment.
§ Minimum size of Mining Lease has also been prescribed in MCR, 1960 for ensuring scientific & systematic mining.
§ Unified National Framework Clarification (UNFC) has been adopted for estimation of mineral reserves in the country.
§ Rule 66A providing for special provisions for Atomic Mineral has been amended.
§ Offshore Areas Mineral Concession Rules, 2006 have been notified vide GSR 691(E) dated 4/11/2006.
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It has been the endeavour of the Ministry of Mines to encourage greater investment in exploration and mining, there is a need to make sustained efforts to increase the same and remove bottlenecks which hinder the productivity and efficiency of this sector. Recognising this need and to further improve the investment climate for mining in the country, the Planning Commission set up a High Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri Anwarul Hoda, Member, Planning Commission, to review the National Mineral Policy and recommend possible amendments to the MMDR Act. The High Level Committee submitted its report to the Government on 20th July,2006 with recommendations on changes in the National Mineral Policy to attune it to the present requirements of the world economy for evolving of mining code adapted to the best international practices, streamlining and simplifying of procedures for grant of mineral concessions to reduce delays, strengthening the infrastructure for mining activities and recommendations on other issues for improving the environment for investment in the mining sector.
National Mineral Policy, 2008 has been approved by the Government on 13.3.2008. In pursuance of the new policy statement, amendments in the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 for non-fuel and non-atomic minerals and the Rules is under consideration of the Government.
3.2 Policy measures and initiatives of the PSUs and Subordinate Offices
3.2.1 Geological Survey of India (GSI)
Geological Survey of India (GSI) is the second oldest survey in the country after Survey of India. This institution has provided vital inputs into all facets of national economic development, both before and after independence.
Major initiatives taken:
§ Under the National Mineral Policy (NMP) 2008, Geological Survey of India remains the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country, with the additional responsibility of drawing up action oriented plans towards these ends in close cooperation with all other agencies engaged in this task. The NMP (2008) envisages strengthening the Geological Survey of India (GSI) with manpower, equipment and upgraded skill sets.
§ The NMP (2008) seeks to ensure that GSI programmes are prioritized in line with the national policy goals and are chalked out after taking into account the exploration work undertaken by the private sector for which the existing arrangement of programme formulation through the Central Geological Programming Board would be revamped.
§ A High Powered Committee on Geological Survey of India set-up vide Resolution dated 7th January 2008, presented its report titled” Report on the functioning of the Geological Survey of India” to the Government on 31st March 2009. The Committee visualized making the GSI a world-class Geoscientific Institution and gave 74 main
28 Chapter-III Reform Measures and Policy Initiatives recommendations, which inter-alia set out the vision, charter, function, goals, strategies, milestones and the reorganization of structure of the Geological Survey of India. Implementation of the recommendations of the High Powered Committee has since commenced. The recommendations made by the committee are likely to effect significant changes in the style of functioning and structure of the Survey in order to equip it adequately to meet the emerging challenges.
3.2.2 Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL)
Sale of Reports: The pricing policy and modalities for dissemination of exploration data / sale of exploration reports prepared under promotional exploration programme is being revised. The detailed executive summary of 35 prospects explored have been put on the MECL web site upto 31-03-09 and as and when the queries are received, for any of the deposits, the perspective clients are being informed in brief about the potential mineral prospects explored by MECL and they have been referred to make use on the data available on web site. The detailed executive summary of remaining blocks is under process of uploading in MECL website.
For marketing of MECL’s exploration reports, MECL has participated in Mining Summit – 2008 held at Agra from 13th October ’08 to 15th October ’08 and in the Minerals Metal Metallurgy & Material 2008 (MMMM-2008) exhibition from 13th to 16th November ’08 held at Greater Noida, U.P. wherein the Executive Summaries of the prospective blocks were displayed along with their soft copies. Some of the agencies took interest in the reports. In addition, MECL has sent executive summaries of reports for different minerals to the Directorate of Mines & Geology of Govt. of Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand and Orissa for handing over the same to the prospective agencies. Vigorous efforts are being made. Efforts are being made to make these reports UNF compliance.Ministry of Mines has also constituted a committee for categorization of 75 exploration reports of MECL under UNFC code. This will enable better selling of reports. The new pricing policy is under process and now is expected to increase sale of reports.
So far 10 reports have been sold out, while 2 reports are under process of sale.
3.2.3 Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
Major policy decisions and steps taken:
§ Based on the recommendations of the Hoda Committee, the new National Mineral Policy 2008 has been adopted by the Government of India, which entrusts IBM with greater responsibilities. To give effect to the recommendations of the National Mineral policy, suitable amendments in the MM(D&R) Act, 1957 and rules framed there under i.e. MCR, 1960 and MCDR, 1988 are being done.
§ In the light of technical developments and changing scenario of demand pattern of mineral consuming industries in domestic and international market, 5 workshops were organized by IBM to review the threshold value of 23 important minerals. Final report on the threshold values of minerals and draft directives to be issued to the mine owners / lessees under Rule 54 of MCDR, 1988 for implementation of threshold values of 16 minerals were submitted
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§ Right to Information Act has been implemented as a matter of policy of Government of India and is being attended to.
§ National Mineral Inventory adopting UNFC was updated as on 1-4-2005 and the mineral reserves / resources is available in terms of international standards which permit foreign multi-national / entrepreneurs to take investment decisions in the Indian Mining sector.
§ Online facility for registration of public grievances has been provided by linking IBM’s website with the grievance portal of DoPT “Central PGRAMS”.
§ IBM has been preparing multi-mineral maps along with forest overlays which will facilitate dissemination of detailed information to investors on mineral resources locked up within forest.
§ With the impact of new policies of liberalization of the economy the IBM is playing pro- active and vibrant role as facilitator and coordinator in the emerging scenario with a view to make mining industry economic, efficient, profitable and eco-friendly. Consequent to the inspections / studies of mines the suggestion offered by IBM to the lessees lead to systematic development of mines, conservation of minerals and protection of environment. Mines Environment and Mineral Conservation Weeks (MEMC) celebrated under the aegis of IBM brings out awareness amongst the society.
§ The result of rest work / investigations carried out on (i) low grade mineral resources (low and sub grade mineral deposits) and (ii) mine and process rejects like waste dumps, tailing, slimes etc., are brought out in the form of Reports of Investigations (R.I). These reports help entrepreneurs / sponsor parties to ascertain the possibility of exploitation and effective utilization of the particular ore/mineral deposits or wastes / rejects for valuable mineral recovery / additional recovery of values. The information is very vital for knowing the technology involved, subsequently assessment of economic viability for commercial application before taking investment decision.
§ Various data-bases on mines and minerals are maintained in IBM for disseminating data through statistical and technical publications.
§ IBM maintains data on RPs granted to the applicants. This will facilitate to keep track of conversion from RP to PL to ML and also about the progressive surrender of the area.
3.2.4 Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
The company implemented various reform measures aimed at facilitating the process of optimum decentralisation and achievement of optimum level of transparency. In order to take higher responsibility with greater autonomy in day-to-day functioning by the unit heads, the existing powers delegated to them have been reviewed in a consolidated manner and delegated power has been enhanced. By this process company will be benefited by avoiding delay in decisions making, taking timely action for production process.
30 Chapter-III Reform Measures and Policy Initiatives It has been made mandatory that all procurement action should be processed through web hoisting in respect of individual item of more than Rs 1 lakh and Rs 2 lakh in group of items. The company has already completed the process of implementation of e-procurement and e- payment. All these activities are likely to make the procurement process more transparent and expected benefits are as follows:
§ Enhanced confidence level of the supplier § Wider participation § Competitive rate § Minimise scope of grievance / dispute
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): The company is already in the process of implementation of ERP in almost all the functional areas. The process is in advanced stage and likely to be completed within a very short period from now.
Company has duly complied with the provision of Right to Information Act and all the necessary data/information in this regard have been posted in the web site for easy accessibility of the general public. Public Information Officer/Asstt Public Information Officer has been duly appointed and particulars duly posted on the web site.
3.2.5 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
The measurement of final outcome for the operating units has been set in terms of enhanced production capacity in terms of quantity of finished products. The 2nd phase expansion will be fully commissioned Sep-2009 and is expected to achieve the annual rated capacity in the year 2010-11. Accordingly, the outcome has been set. For other projects i.e. Utkal Coal E Mines and up-gradation of alumina plant, having longer construction periods, where the production can commence only on completion of the projects, the measurement of final outcome has been set in terms of financial progress of the project. For some projects such as the Green field projects and new mine needs detailed examination, preparation of DFR and ground work and so, no quantifiable target is being set for the same.
The details of Quantifiable Deliverables/Physical Outputs Final outcome is given in column-6 of Annexure – I .
3.2.6 Science & Technology (S&T)
Identification of areas for technological upgradation and development of new technology are initiated. In development of a National Facility for Semi-solid forming, the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore is first of its kind in India and would cater to the needs of transport, construction, packaging, aero-space engineering industries and strategic defence applications.
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CHAPTER - IV
REVIEW OF PAST PERFORMANCE
The actual physical performances of organizations & PSUs etc.under this Ministry during 2007-08 and 2008-09 along with detailed reasons for variations are furnished in Annexure II and III. The organizations/PSUs wise discussions are given as under:
4.1 Geological Survey of India (GSI)
4.1.1 In nutshell the GSI has achieved more than 90% of the envisaged physical targets for the F.Y. 2007-08 in respect of most of its activities. However, some of reasons for shortfall are as follows:
There is acute shortage of manpower in GSI. There was an acute shortage of Domestic Travel Expenditure (DTE) fund in the first half of the F.Y. 2007-08, for which shortfall resulted in some of the field-based targets including drilling. Further shortfall in following areas are attributed for the reasons assigned against them.
(a) Survey & Mapping:
Airborne Survey: Multisensor Survey had to start late due to non-availability of spare parts
Marine Survey: (a) The research vessel R.V. Samudra Manthan had been sent to Colombo for dry-docking, major repair, installation of multi-beam echo-sounder system during the later part of year 2007. (b) Shallow Seismic Recorder went out of order during the cruise SD 216, resulting in some shortfall in achievement.
(b) Mineral Exploration:
Drilling: Shortfall was due to law and order problem in the states of Jharkhand, Orissa, Karnataka and forest clearance problems in Jharkhand, Chattishgarh and Karnataka.
The envisaged targets in some of the field activities (Systematic Geological Mapping, GCM, GPM, marine bathymetry and magnetic and mineral exploration) could not be achieved during F.Y. 2008-09 due to (a) state and national level general elections during the prime time of the field seasons resulted shortfall (b) delay in forest clearance; (c) law and order problem; (d) adverse terrain condition .
4.1.2 Outcome of 2007-08: The scheme-wise activities carried out by GSI have generated the following outcome.
1. Scheme : Survey & Mapping:
§ 885 sq km of systematic geological mapping ( 1:50000 scale) was carried out.
32 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance § 5742 sq km of thematic mapping (1:25000 scale) was carried out. § 24,526 sq.km has been covered by Geochemical mapping in various states. § 23,707 sq.km has been covered by ground geophysical mapping in different States.
2. Scheme : Mineral Exploration:
Mineral Finds:
Coal & Lignite
§ An additional resource of 2290.14 million tonnes of coal has been assessed by GSI (F.S. 2006-07).
§ The geological resource of coal stands at 264.535 billion tonnes and lignite at 38.929 billion tonnes as on 01.04.2008. Gold
§ Exploration for gold in Ajjanahalli central and northern sectors, Tumkur district, Karnataka led to the estimation of additional resource of about 0.48 million tonne of gold ore with grade varying from 1.65 g/t Au to 1.70 g/t Au.
§ Exploration for gold in Bangargatti block, (North & South sector), Dharwar district, Karnataka has been carried out. Bedrock and trench samples from BMQ bands have indicated gold values from 0.03 to as high as 35.00 g/t.
§ Exploration for gold-copper mineralisation in three blocks of Bhukia Gold belt, Banswara district, Rajasthan led to the augmentation of gold ore resource of 7.32 million tonnes with average grade of 1.30 g/t gold. A total resource of gold ore in the area is 55.22 million tonnes with 1.87 g/t Au (total gold metal content is 103.26 tons).
Diamond
§ Two kimberlite (host rock for diamond) pipes each have been located near Chagapuram (CGK- 1&2) Mahboonagar district and Timmasamudram area (TK- 5&6) Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh.
Platinoid Group of Elements (PGE)
§ Investigation for PGE mineralisation was continued in Hanumalapura area of Karnataka over 1.8 km strike length and resource of 0.546 million tonne of PGE ore with (Pt + Pd) values ranging from 0.50 ppm to 2.93 ppm has been augmented.
Basemetal
§ In the Nim-Ka-Thana Copper prospect, Sikar district, Rajasthan a resource of 46.26 million tonnes has been estimated from four blocks. The main three contributing blocks being Dokan (25.56 mt), Baniwala-Ki-Dhani (13.17mt) and Dokan North (5.6 mt) with 0.38%, 0.45% and 0.30 % Cu respectively.
§ Investigation for basemetals in Thanewasna and Dubarpeth- Karanji block, Chandrapur District, Maharashtra led to the estimation of 1.13 million tonnes of copper ore with average grade of 1.1% copper and 0.35 million tonnes of Cu ore with 0.67 % copper respectively.
33 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance Bauxite
§ From Kadalia, Kendujhar districts, Orissa, a resource of 1.97 million tonnes bauxite with an average grade of 48.34% Al2O3 has been estimated.
Iron Ore
§ Investigation for iron ore in four blocks in Namakhal district, Tamil Nadu, was carried out. A resource of 14.03 million tonnes of magnetite ore with Fe content of 31 to 37% has been assessed.
§ In NMDC block, in parts of Sandur Schist belt, Bellary district, Karnataka a resource of 8 million tonnes of iron ore with > 55% Fe has been assessed.
§ Good quality iron ore have also been recorded from Ghutang and Pathargada area, Kendujhar District, Orissa and Aridongri area, Kanker district, Chhattisgarh.
Manganese
§ Exploration for manganese in Lasarda (Bolani) block, Bonai-Keonjhar belt, Kendujhar district, Orissa, was continued. A resource of 2.47 million tonnes manganese ore has been estimated with an average grade of 24.61% Mn. Resources estimated from the adjacent blocks explored earlier is 4.73million tonnes with average grade ranging from 22.27% to 26.15% Mn.
Limestone
§ A resource of 33.74 million tonnes marginal cement grade limestone has been assessed in Vridhacahalam sub-basin, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu.
§ Additional resource of 280.80 million tonnes of limestone of various grades has been estimated in Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya.
Graphite
§ A resource of 0.76 million tonne of graphite (average grade of 13% FC) has been estimated for a strike length of 1 km in Arasanur block, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu.
3. Scheme : Specialised Investigation:
§ GSI has been declared the Nodal Agency for Landslide Hazard Risk Mitigation in the country and is preparing the National Disaster Management Policy and Guidelines on Landslides for fast and effective natural disaster management.
§ Geoscientific inputs have been provided to major civil engineering projects, River Valley Projects, Landslide Hazard Zonation (LHZ) on different scales along important route corridor passing through landslide prone hilly terrain etc. GSI is also engaged in Active Fault Studies, which is a key element of Seismic Hazard Assessment (SHA) to identify and characterize seismic source zones in Himalayan frontal belt. Work on seismic hazard microzonation for number of urban centres is also in progress towards earthquake disaster mitigation.
§ Global warming has become an issue, which is worrying mankind across the world. Reports of recession of glaciers, changes in volume of water flowing along major rivers have sent warning signals to scientists and administrators. Geological Survey of India is
34 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance actively engaged in the field of glacier regimes studies involving glacier mass balance, glacier flow, hydrometry, suspended sediment transport, microclimatic parameters, secular movement and geomorphology of selected representative glaciers in the states of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. These studies would help to monitor the possible effects of warming, if any. Detailed glaciological studies for last six years (2000-2006) on Hamtah glacier, Lahaul-Spiti districts, H.P. indicated that it has evacuated an area of 0.0259 sq. km with an average value of 0.0043 sq. km /year.
4. Scheme: Research & Development and Other Exploration:
Antarctica Studies
§ Geological Survey of India has been participated in 27 Indian Antarctic Programmes since its inception during the austral summer of 1981-82. The monitoring of Dakshin Gangotri (DG) glacier snout and the western polar front of the Schirmacher Oasis suggested a retreat of 0.6 m. Various research works are being continued .
Research and Development
§ One of the most exiting discoveries by GSI is a rare fossil snake from the Lameta Formation of Kheda district, Gujarat. This well-preserved specimen, about 70 million years old, not only represents the oldest snake in the world, but enhances our knowledge on the origin and evolution of snake also. It’s occurrence in association with sauropod dinosaurian eggs and hatchlings provides a unique evidence of predation of Mesozoic snakes on dinosaur eggs.
§ Petrological researches not only remained confined to the study of terrestrial rocks but extend its domain to the extraterrestrial materials also. In the field of meteoritics, study of the primitive Ca-Al inclusions (CAI) in un-metamorphosed Indian chondrites, constrained the formation age of chondrules within one million year in collaboration with PRL, Ahmedabad.
§ For societal benefits, investigation on the arsenic toxicity in ground water was continued. Geo-remedial measures to mitigate the risk of arsenic toxicity in ground water in parts of Nadia district, W. Bengal has established the occurrence of Pleistocene “orange sand” in depth range of 40 to 50m, which is known to yield arsenic free ground water. This will solve to a large extent the problem of getting arsenic free waters for domestic use for the people residing in the east of the Ganges in W. Bengal.
5. Scheme: Information Dissemination:
§ Geological Survey of India is the custodian for geological maps and geoscientific database of India and adjoining countries. Being the repository for huge volume of geoscientific information of the country, GSI has not only been continuously generating information but also compiling and developing huge databases. A programme of digitisation of maps of the 1:50,000 Geological Map Series, mineral map series, and others are underway and will progressively be placed in the public domain.
6. Scheme: Human Resource Development (Training):
§ 32 training courses encompassing Orientation Course for Geologists, Basic Courses, Refresher Courses, Workshops, Advanced Course, INDIGEO Programmes, and ISRO and DST sponsored programmes were successfully completed.
35 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance § GSI participated in various International Geological Correlation programmes.
7. Scheme: Modernisation & Replacement:
The state-of-the-art technology has been inducted in some of the areas in the various laboratories of the organization and in the ground survey areas. Acquisition of heliborne geophysical survey system, ocean going research vessel and geotechnical vessel did not materialise during FY 2007-08. However, the processing part has progressed satisfactorily.
§ During the period under review (April’07 to March’08) an amount of Rs. 43.35 crore was spent under Modernisation & Replacement Scheme.
§ The Cabinet has approved the acquisition of a new deep sea going research vessel for Geological Survey of India at an estimated cost of Rs. 448 crores for carrying out seabed surveys and exploration of non-living resources. Procurement action for the Research Vessel is on.
4.1.3 OUTCOME of 2008-09: The scheme-wise activities carried out by GSI has generated the following outcome:
1. Scheme: Survey & Mapping:
§ 280 sq km of systematic geological mapping ( 1:50000 scale) was carried out. § 6399 sq km of thematic mapping (1:25000 scale) was carried out. § 18617 sq.km has been covered by Geochemical mapping in various states. § 20939.50 sq.km has been covered by ground geophysical mapping in different States. § 3235 sq. km. has been covered by systematic survey within Territorial Water by two coastal vessels and marine survey within EEZ has been started by R.V. Samudra Manthan.
2. Scheme: Mineral Exploration
Physical inputs for implementation of above programmes were 1108.80 sq. km for large-scale mapping, 25.305 sq. km of detailed mapping and 63078.03 metres drilling (upto March, 2009) (Annexure–III). Laboratory supports in the form of chemical, petrological and mineralogical determinations were also given.
Coal & Lignite § Inventory of lignite 39.073 billion tonnes as on 1.04.2009 § Inventory of coal 267.21 billion tonnes on 1.04.2009 Coal Bed Methane
§ CBM study for determination of in-situ gas content has been carried out in the ongoing Gosainpahari-Siulibana block of Rajmahal-Birbhum Master basin by GSI. The desorbed gas content exhibits low value (0.03 cc/gm to 0.28 cc/gm) in most of the samples. The adsorption studies conducted so far indicates that the coal seams are highly under saturated in methane. The study is being continued.
36 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance Resource Augmentation (non-coal sector)
Gold
§ Exploration for gold in Ajjanahalli Block - B, Tumkur district, was continued. Six mineralized zones have been identified forming two groups with a gap of 60 to 75m. Two of these zones, are promising and are having persistent gold values both on the surface and sub-surface. The gold values of drill core samples range from 0.43g/t X 1.92m to 1.82g/t X 4.21m true width. The maximum assay value of 6.00g/t Au with 2.00m width has been recorded in a trench sample from Ajjanahalli E – Block. Investigation in Ajjanahalli D – Block has recorded maximum 4.11 g/t Au with 2.00m width. The bedrock samples in the block have yielded gold value up to 2.60 g/t. A scout borehole was drilled in one part of the block, which intersected the gold mineralisation for more than 17.00m width.
§ During the FS 2007-08, a resource of 5.36 million tonnes gold ore was estimated in Delwara West block, Rajasthan with 2.09g/t gold. The total gold ore resource in Bhukia Gold Belt, Banswara District, Rajasthan, has been augmented from 55.22 million tonnes with 1.87g/t Au to 60.58 million tonnes with 1.89g/t Au.
§ In Sonakhan area, Raipur district, Chhattisgarh, a resource of 0.09 million tonne of gold mineralisation was estimated with average grade of 0.93 g/t of gold.
Diamond
§ Search for kimberlite, the source rock for diamond, was carried out in Chagapuram sub block, Mahaboobnagar district, Andhra Pradesh. Two new kimberlite bodies (CGK-3 and 4) were discovered in addition to the pipes CGK -1 and CGK -2 discovered last year. Three boreholes have been drilled to test the depth extension and to collect core samples for petromineralogical and chemical characterization of the Chagapuram pipes.
Platinoid Group of Elements (PGE)
§ In Karnataka, investigation for PGE mineralisation in Hanumalapura block-A, Davangere district, initiated during FS 2005-06 was continued. Till FS 2006-07 a strike length of 1.8 km mineralized zone has been proved out of which 1.0 km zone had indicated a resource of 0.84 million tonnes of PGE ore. During the FS 2007-08, three first series boreholes were drilled and the mineralized zone was proved for a total strike length of 2.0 km. In the adjacent Hanumalapura Block – B and C, surface continuation of the mineralization has been established. Investigation in both the blocks was abandoned due to adverse ground condition.
§ In Mettupalaiyam Ultramafic Complex, Coimbatore and Erode districts, Tamil Nadu investigation for platinoid group of elements was continued with systematic exploration by detailed mapping, trenching and sampling. The central mineralized metapyroxenite band has been traced for a strike length of more than 900m with a maximum width of 7m (average width 2.5m). Moderate PGE values (0.24ppm Platinum and 0.52ppm Palladium) for 225 m over a width of 6.0m has been delineated. Maximum PGE value recorded in the complex is 0.27ppm Pt and 0.86 ppm Pd.
§ In Sittampundi Layered Ultramafic Complex, Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu a prominent mineralized zone has been traced for about 900m strike length. The average grade/width
37 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance of this zone is 1.68ppm (Pt+Pd) / 1.55m in the eastern part, 1.11ppm (Pt+Pd) / 2.20m in the central part and 0.70ppm (Pt+Pd) / 1.20m in the western part.
Basemetal
§ Resource for basemetals has been augmented in the state of Rajasthan. In Baniwala-ki- Dhani, Sikar District, copper resources was reported to be 18.17 million tonnes with a grade of 0.45% Cu which has been augmented to 20.18 million tonnes with an overall grade of 0.47% Cu; thus there is an augmentation of 2.01 million tonnes ore resources in this block. In Kundla-ki-Dhani block the ore resources of 1.93 million tonnes with 0.28% Cu has now been recalculated to 2.71 million tonnes with an overall grade of 0.37% Cu; augmenting the resources by 0.78 million tonnes. In Dokan block, ore resources were calculated to be 25.56 million tonnes with a grade of 0.38% Cu. After recalculation the resource now stands at 42.41 million tonnes with an overall grade of 0.40% Cu; there is an augmentation of 16.85 million tonnes ore resources in this block. In Dokan North block the earlier resources of 5.60 million tonnes with 0.30% Cu has been recalculated to 19.96 million tonnes with an overall grade of 0.37% Cu; 14.36 million tonnes ore has been augmented in the block.
§ Investigations for base metals are being carried out in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.
Iron Ore
§ A resource of 6.20 million tonnes of iron ore with 55% to 60.60% Fe has been estimated in Ghoraburhani block, Sundergarh district, Orissa. In Pathuripenth-Madhyapur area, Kendujhar district, a resource of 0.043 million tonnes of iron ore has been estimated.
§ Investigation for iron ore resources in selected free hold areas in NMDC block in parts of Sandur Schist belt, Bellary district, Karnataka was continued during F.S. 2007-08. Based on exploration activity part of the resource estimated during the last year has been upgraded from G-4 to G-3 of UNFC system. Along with 55% cut-off, resource has been calculated at 45% and 50% Fe cut – off also to know the grade- tonnage variation at different cut – off grade.
§ Iron ore investigations are also continuing in the states of Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan.
Manganese
§ Exploration for manganese in Bolani block, Bonai-Kendujhar belt, Kendujhar district, Orissa has yielded a resource of 0.65 million tonne of Mn ore at 20% Mn cut – off. In Lasarda North Extension (Bolani) block, an additional resource of 1.365 million tonnes of Mn ore with an average grade of 26.42% Mn has been estimated at 20% cut off. In addition, 0.39 million tonnes of marginal grade (15-20 % Mn) manganese ore has been estimated in this block
Limestone
§ Investigation for flux grade limestone in Niwar area, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh has augmented a resource of 1.49 million tonnes with an average grade of 48% CaO.
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3. Scheme :Special Investigation
Geotechnical Investigations
§ GSI, through the specialized discipline of Engineering Geology, continues to provide inputs in the nation building process through planning and execution of major civil engineering projects in the domain of water resources, irrigation, power generation, and communication. Forty two items of geotechnical and engineering geological studies through 319 investigations were undertaken related to civil engineering projects for water resource development, communication and miscellaneous projects in almost all the states of the country as well as in neighboring countries.
Landslide Hazard Studies
§ About 2425 sq. km. area covering about 615 line km road corridors have so far been completed by Landslide Hazard Zonation on Macro scale during F.S. 2007-08.
§ LHZ studies on Meso-scale (1: 10,000) carried out in Joshimath, Chamoli District Uttarakhand, Munnar area, Idukkii District Kerala, and Madikere Town, Coorg District, Karnataka.
§ Preparation of Landslide Inventory, site specific study and / or monitoring of landslide in different parts of the country is being continued. Real time monitoring through instrumentation in Survee landslide, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand and Hospital landslide, Coonoor District, Tamil Nadu is being undertaken in collaboration with Geological Survey, Canada to develop early warning system in order to minimize loss of life and property.
§ GSI has taken up two scientific research projects one each in Darjeeling district, West Bengal and in Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu in association with ITC, Netherlands. Development of a quantitative prediction for medium scale landslide hazard and risk in Darjeeling district and landslide probability and risk quantification in Nilgiri Hills, have been undertaken. After successful completion, the methodologies will be applied in other parts of the country.
§ GSI, as the Nodal Agency for landslides, has prepared with the assistance of other institutes and submitted the Draft National Disaster Management Policy and Guidelines on Landslide to the National Disaster Management Authority.
§ The Disaster Management Support (DMS) Control Room installed in the GSI’s New Delhi Office is operational. The data on landslide incidences is being transferred to the Disaster Management Support Network of Ministry of Home Affairs.
Earthquake Geology
§ GSI has long been engaged in seismic hazard assessment of earthquake prone areas. This is accomplished by studying the possible source regions of earthquake (termed “active fault studies”) as well as study of the sites where the tremor is likely to cause considerable damage due to geological conditions (known as “seismic hazard microzonation”). In the study of active fault mapping, nature and characteristics of the seismogenic fault and its recurrence interval provide significant insights on the causative source. Seismic microzonation is subdividing an area into smaller microzones that are likely to show
39 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance uniform shaking/acceleration response in case of an impending earthquake. Seismic hazard microzonation has been carried out in Bhabnagar, Chennai and Jammu.
§ Active fault studies involving multifarious inputs of geological, geophysical, seismological, geodetic techniques, have been carried out in Ropar Tear of Haryana and Punjab, Spiti Valley and Kaurik fault in Himachal Pradesh, Tapi North Fault in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, Nagrakata- Rajabhatkhawa sector in the Himalayan foothills of West Bengal and in the Bhutan foothills at Kokrajhar, Assam along with ground deformation study by DGPS in Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, in Andaman Islands and across Great Bengal Fault, Darjeeling and North Dinajpur Districts, West Bengal.
§ The Broad Band Seismic (BBS) observatory at Nagpur and Jabalpur are operating continuously to record earthquake events of the distant, regional and local origin. Seismic recording was also done at Sirsod, Khandwa district and Balapat, Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The permanent geodetic GPS installed at Jabalpur observatory and in Lucknow are operational and data was supplied regularly to National GPS Data Centre, Survey of India, Dehradun for further processing/interpretation. To work out seismogenesis of Darjeeling-Sikkim Himalaya, temporary seismograph network were deployed to monitor the seismicity.
Geoenvironmental Studies
§ Twenty one geoenvironmental investigations were taken up during F.S. 2007-08.These include Regional Geo-environmental Appraisal, Site/Theme Specific Geo-environmental Studies, Public Health Hazards, Desert Geology, and Studies on Coastal Dynamics & Fluvio-Geomorphic Dynamics. One item of Syn-Exploration Baseline Data Generation was also taken up.
§ The detailed geotechnical investigation for the conservation of the archaeological monuments at Ajanta & Ellora Caves District Aurangabad, Maharashtra, has been carried out. Geotechnical mapping of 3670 sq.m of inaccessible scarp housing Ajanta caves and 5950 sq.m in Ellora caves have been completed. The tell-tale monitoring data of Ajanta suggests movement in 15 caves along 28 cracks.
§ Study of coastal responses to wave dynamics in Bakkhali-Frasergunj Coastal tract of West Bengal reveals that compared to 2007 data, the width of beach face has increased up to 660m in the eastern part and up to 174m in the western part, whereas the central part has increased by 26m only.
§ Arsenic pollution in ground water has been a major problem in the Gangetic plains of U.P., Bihar and West Bengal. GSI has been working relentlessly to provide maps depicting arsenic free groundwater areas to the affected people. Studies on Arsenic pollution of ground water were also carried out in Imphal valley in Manipur, in collaboration with DGM, Manipur.
Glaciological Studies
§ Detailed glaciological studies on Hamtah glacier, Lahaul-Spiti District, H.P, were carried out for the eighth consecutive year. During the period from 2000 to 2007, the glacier has evacuated an area of 0.0286 sq. km with an average value of 0.004 sq. km /year.
40 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance § Study of recessional pattern of glaciers of Bhaga basin, Lahaul - Spiti district, H.P. was undertaken for Panchi Nala I and Panchi Nala II glaciers. During the last 44 years (from 1963 to 2007) the Panchi Nala I glacier has receded by 465m at an average of 10.57 m/year, vacating a total area of 0.24005 sq.km whereas the Panchi Nala II glacier has receded by 525m with an average retreat of 11.93m/year, vacating a total area of 0.2695 sq.km in the proglacial regime.
Antarctic & Arctic Studies
§ GSI has been participating in expeditions to Antarctica since 1981 and among the major programmes undertaken are geological mapping on 1:50,000 scale, thematic mapping for petrochemical, structural and geochronological studies; glaciological observations on advance and/or retreat of polar continental ice, studies on shelf ice for accumulation patterns; study of the glacial dynamics recording the movement direction and velocity of the polar ice sheet; ice core drilling and lake sediment coring for palaeoclimatic studies; GPR survey for plotting lake bathymetry, etc.
§ The GSI team carried out thorough field studies on the shear zones of Schirmacher Oasis and about 200 oriented samples have been brought for further studies in the laboratory to gain deeper insight in the tectonic and metamorphic history of the region. Routine glaciological observations were carried out revealing an accumulation of 65.5 cm snow during 2007-08 on the ice shelf along Princess Astrid Coast. Overall average recession of Dakshin Gangotri glacier snout in Schirmacher Oasis during the same period was recorded to be 1.10m.
§ Two members from GSI participated in the 1st Indian Artic Expedition held in March 2008.
4. Scheme : Information Dissemination
GSI NET – PORTAL PROJECT:
During 2008-09 full commissioning of WAN, installation of applications and connectivity at the Disaster Recovery Centre (DRC) to ensure continuity of operations in the event of failure of the primary site will be the thrust area.
Subsequent to the Portal going live on 5th November 2007, emphasis has been given on regular content management and on keeping the portal available 24X7 over the Internet. The portal meta- database is continuously being populated with information on published maps, unpublished progress reports (> 22,000), and different publications of GSI. A new section on State Geology and Mineral maps published along with Misc. Pub 30 has been incorporated. Map service on geology of India at 1: 5 million has been upgraded to 1: 2 million with more information. Map services pertaining to Coal and Marine Geology have also been updated. Necessary preparations are currently on to implement all transactional applications over the CHQ campus network. Master and historical data from various GSI offices are being collated to meet the basic requirements for effective implementation of the transactional and scientific applications, especially for HR and Payroll module. Collaborative services like Mail services, Content Services, Group Calendar and Ultrasearch were incorporated and integrated with GSI Portal. Every GSI employee has been provided with a mailbox and corresponding ID. Special mail-IDs’ were provided to the CVO for dealing with immovable property returns and vigilance complaints. Forms related to geoscientific applications for different domains were migrated and integrated with GSI Portal. The photo gallery consists of various galleries,
41 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance namely, mineral resources, quaternary of Himalayas, geophysics, natural hazards, glaciology, etc. New sections have been added for vigilance administration and Right to Information Act.
GSI website (www.gsi.gov.in) continued to disseminate up-to-date information on GSI activities. Regular maintenance, additions and update of the GSI website continued with CGPB minutes and highlights, Parliamentary questionnaire, Delhi earthquake event, Coal Lignite inventory, Indian Minerals – history etc. During the period under review, 72 tenders were uploaded. Apart from the above, announcements regarding courses conducted at Training Institute, news postings, and updates to existing information were incorporated. The information provided through the GSI website is gradually being absorbed into the GSI Portal.
Maps, Publication and Databases
§ It is proposed that during F.S. 2008-09, the digitized 1:50,000 maps will be uploaded in portal as Geological map layer in the National Grid with attribute data in Geodatabase to make the maps available in public domain, so that common users can be benefited
§ Out 398 quadrangle maps (scale 1:2, 50,000) cover the Indian Territory, of which 334 maps are amenable for printing, 289 maps have already been printed till June 2008. Of the rest 45 maps, 12 maps are proposed for printing during F.S.2008-09.
§ The project on compilation of geological maps of Asia on 1: 5M scale was initiated during FS 2005-06, on the request of Commission for the Geological Map of the World (CGMW). During FS 2007-08, compilation of seamless geological map of South Asia has been completed for both lithostratigraphic and structural layers. Digitization and conversion of the lithological and structural layers to Geodatabase format have been done. During FS 2008-09, it is proposed to create database for polygon, arc and point features, through “Data input programme” as supplied by CGMW.
§ Soft Copy Conversion of Geological Maps of Archival Interest and Published Maps of GSI were continued and about 8000 maps of archival interest (from year 1840 – 1930) and some old sketches and maps (from year 1840 – 1860) were converted into softcopy. During FS 2007-08, soft copy conversion and metadata base generation for 370 maps have already been done.
§ GSI, Marine Wing, took up compilation of the seabed maps covering the entire EEZ of India in 2° X 2° sheets. Accordingly, 63 EEZ maps and 149 territorial water maps are to be compiled covering parts of Andaman and Nicobar, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. A total of 22 sheets of EEZ maps, one sheet of Territorial water map, and a special category map have been printed till the current FS. During FS 2007-08, compilation of one EEZ map of Andaman and Nicobar, 2 EEZ maps of Arabian Sea, and one territorial map of Bay of Bengal were taken up, and these are at various stages of scrutiny and modification.
§ During F.S. 2007–08, a total of 23 publications including five newsletters from different regions have been released by GSI till July, 2008.
§ Geoscientific database building activity in GSI has gained a new impetus with the implementation of Enterprise GIS, which is a significant part of the GSI Portal Project. Enterprise GIS envisages a centralized repository (spatial data warehouse - SDW) of unified and coordinated spatial data resources providing secured, authorized access to all users. At present all Enterprise GIS components such as Load & Update system, Inquiry system are being fine tuned. During 2008-09 the main thrust will be migration of legacy
42 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance data (especially, the 1:50, 000 map databases generated through Geoinformatics and 1:50K map compilation and digitisation, Coal block maps and seabed survey maps) and incorporation of new data into the Enterprise GIS system. The Marine Geosciences database too is being enriched through population of data pertaining to 100 cruises (both EEZ and territorial waters). Creation of theme based database for Talcher Coalfield, Orissa is in progress.
§ Creation of theme-based geoscientific database continued in distributed centres and forty- seven degree sheets are in various stages of completion. Data automation has been done in 1:50K, drilling, Mining Exploration, Geochemical, Geophysical, PGRS and Environment domains. All data generated through Geoinformatics project will be migrated to the Enterprise GIS system. Project Digital Archive (1:50K map compilation and digitization) also gained momentum and new direction during this period. Geological maps on 1:50K is under the process of digitization for seamless integration in future.
5. Scheme: Human Resource Development
During the Field Season 2007-08, 31 nos. of Training courses were taken-up in GSI Training Institute. It included one orientation course, 13 scientific courses, 7 technical courses, 7 administrative courses and 4 sponsored courses.
6. Scheme: Research And Development
As a result of up gradation and establishment of state-of- the-art instrumental facilities in the fields of Petrology, Geochronology and Isotope Geology, Palaeontology, Photogeology and Remote Sensing, Geophysics, Mineral Physics, Analytical Chemistry etc. intensive laboratory studies were carried out to generate precise analytical database in consonance with the global trend and to keep pace with the research activities carried out in similar Surveys elsewhere. Input from Electron Probe Micro Analyses, Fluid inclusion study, Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dating etc. has been widely and effectively used in different research projects as well as in STM and metallogenic projects.
Evaluation of causes of arsenic pollution in groundwater in Murshidabad district, West Bengal was continued. An oxidized sequence of hard clay, silty sand and brown fine sand occurs at a depth of 20m. This brown fine sand or “Orange sand” is already established to be a geological solution for this arsenic pollution. This oxidized sequence is followed downward by grey clayey silt and sand, which yields high arsenic. As a remedial measure, it has been suggested that the “Orange sand” horizon occurring at a shallower depth than the high arsenic yielding grey sand horizon may be tapped for arsenic free water, thus involving lesser cost of making tube well.
Petrographic and mineral phase chemistry studies on meteorites were continued and about hundred chondrules and mesostasis of different types of chondrites brought out the genetic significance of chondrule formation. The different chondrule types were delineated on the basis of their bulk mineral chemistry, signifying the unique and distinct solar nebular environment of formation of these high temperature components of chondrites.
Search for sedimentary records of palaeo tsunamis in the Andaman group of islands established presence of both depositional and erosional type of sedimentary features. Four types of depositional features of palaeo tsunami were recognized i.e. i) sand layers ii) imbricated boulder deposits iii) uncemented coral blocks iv) conglomerate beds. The mean
43 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance direction of propagation of the causative palaeo tsunami waves as indicated by the imbricated boulder is northwesterly matching the direction of open sea.
Petrological studies for exploration of PGE mineralization in Hanumalapura block, Davanagere district, Karnataka shows that chlorite schist, talc-chlorite schist, meta pyroxenite, meta gabbro and anorthosite are the major litho types of the area, which are deformed, metamorphosed and show effects of hydrothermal alteration. Major PGM phases associated with the metapyroxenites are sperrylite, michenerite, stibiopalladinite, arsenopalladinite.
Geospeleological studies in Meghalaya show profuse development of stalagmites of both active and fossil types, ranging in size from 10cm to >30 m in Krem Mawkhydrop cave in east Khasi hill.
Ore mineragraphic and fluid inclusion studies in connection with exploration for gold – copper mineralization in Banswara district, Rajasthan shows fine stringers, veins and disseminations of sulphides filled up in intergranular spaces and along fractures giving rise to stockwork pattern of mineralisation, which at places converge into massive zones. Native gold grains, up to about 30 microns in length, were identified within arsenopyrite host of the discordant sulphide bearing veinlets. Petromineralogical studies from six mineralized blocks of the Sausar Manganese ore zones was carried out in parts of Nagpur-Bhandara and Balaghat districts with special reference to identification of Ni-Co and associated elements. Study of Mn ore reveals that principal ore mineral is braunite with associated hollandite, psilomelane, cryptomelane, hematite, pyrophanite, titaniferous magnetite, ilmenite and spessartine garnet. Chemical analysis of Mn minerals from Mansar area shows up to 700ppm Co and 150ppm Ni. Luminescence dating of Aeolian and fluvial sediments from northern fringe of Thar desert (Haryana & Punjab Plains) was undertaken to constrain episode of climatic changes. The optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating revealed that the alluvial sediments lying about 8-10m below Quaternary plains were deposited during humid phase of MIS, 3 of which continued till 19ka. The alluvial system started desiccating around 26ka BP and appears to have disappeared around 19ka BP when the climate was deteriorating towards aridity of Last Glacial Melting.
Rb-Sr isotopic studies of four whole rock samples of Chintamani Granodiorite from Karnataka yielded an age of ca. 2425Ma. The age data is comparable to that of the Clospet batholith in the Dharwar. In Ambaji volcanics, Gujarat Rb/Sr ratio ranges from 1.078 to 3.432. Rb-Sr isotopic studies of whole rock samples yielded a date of 1012 ± 65 Ma. This data indicates the crystallization age of the felsic volcanics. Present day 87Sr/86Sr ratio of ten whole rock samples of Andesite collected from Narcondam island range from 0.704405 to 0.705421 and is slightly higher than Barren Island volcanism ( 0.70399 - 0.70419).
Ichnological study of the Gondwana sequences of the Raniganj Basin has revealed the occurrence of diverse continental trace fossil assemblages in the inter-coal seam sandstone- shale packages of the lower and middle Barakar Formation. The Barakar ichnostratigraphy, provides evidences, for the first time, of a transgressive-regressive couplet within the coal- bearing Gondwanas and drastic changes in the environment-sensitive trace-making faunal communities.
Continued investigation in the early Triassic Panchet Formation, West Bengal resulted in a significant find of a tooth bearing partial ramus of an advanced non-mammalian cynodont.
44 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance This advanced non-mammalian cynodont is a new taxon, possibly belonging to the eucynodonts. The specimen is extremely important for understanding the reptile – mammal transition. Another significant find is a small amniotic egg fossil revealing an embryo inside, which becomes the first fossil record of amniotic egg of land vertebrates from the early Triassic.
A sequential change detection study covering 60 sq km of coastal landforms of Andhra Pradesh between Kakinada and Vishakapatnam using multi temporal satellite data on 1:50,000 scale was carried out. The study reveals that six hundred acres coastal land disappeared due to sea erosion in last four decades. Thirty-five km long coastline between Ramkrishna and Dibbalapalem areas (west to east) is controlled by terrestrial landforms, which include high khondalite hills of EGMB, narrow pediment at the foothill and older beach dune complex etc. There is an expansive older beach dune complex abutting against younger beach dune separated by a narrow beach with development of vertical / scarp surface. This may be an indication of Neotectonism.
7. Scheme: Modernisation & Replacement:
The state-of-the-art technology has been inducted in some of the areas in the various laboratories of the organization and in the ground survey areas. Procurement action for the Research Vessel is on. Geological Survey of India is acquiring a heliborne survey system fitted with sensors for improving the quality of exploration and for tapping deep seated mineral resources, in addition to update the techniques for ground geological and geophysical survey, precision analytical instruments and deep capacity drills.
4.2 Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL)
The review of promotional mineral development exploration programme is as under:
Promotional Mineral Exploration Programme
Year Scheme Outlay Released % Remarks (Rs. (Rs. Lakhs) Lakhs) 2007-08 Promotional 1,100.00 1,100.00 100% Non commencement of Ghatkuri East for iron ore in Jharkhand,Dholamala for Copper in Rajasthan, Maruda& Timaranmata for Gold, in Kerala &Rajasthan respectively for want of forest clearance. 2008-09 Promotional 900.00 900.00 100% --- do --- (RE)
During the year 2007-08: The exploration in 2 schemes namely Sanganer for copper and Bhukia East for gold in Rajasthan were continued from 2006-07. In addition, exploration in the new schemes namely Parasi for Gold and Dhobani Mine area for copper in Jharkhand, Dhani Basri for copper-gold & Satkui for copper in Rajasthan were taken up.
The exploration on approved schemes for iron ore at Ghatkuri East, Jharkhand, for gold at Timran Mata, Rajasthan & Maruda, Kerala and for copper at Dholamala, Rajasthan could not commence for want of forest clearance.
45 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance During the year 2008-09, exploration in 5 schemes namely Bhukia East for gold, Dhani Basri for copper & gold and Satkui-Khetri South for copper in Rajasthan, Dhobani Mine for copper and Parasi for gold in Jharkhand, were continued from the previous year. In addition, the exploration in 5 new schemes namely Rewara and Ganeshpura for lead-zinc, Bajta North for copper in Rajasthan, Parasi Ph-II for gold in Jharkhand and Jiyajuri - Ph-II for glass sand in Assam have been taken up. Further, the exploration at Rupa for dolomite in Arunachal Pradesh shall be taken up during 2009-10 after receipt of forest clearance.
However, the exploration for iron ore at Ghatkuri East, for gold at Timran Mata & Maruda & for copper at Dholamala could not commence for want of forest clearance. MECL proposes to take up the work on these scheme as soon as forest clearance is received.
4.2.2 Capital Expenditure :
During the year 2007-08, an outlay of Rs. 800 lakhs was approved as IEBR out of which a total of Rs. 415 lakhs was utilised. The less utilisation is attributed to non availability of specialised plant & equipment needed for exploration work, off the shelf.
For the year 2008-09, an outlay of Rs. 800 lakhs (IEBR) has been approved , out of which expenditure of Rs. 516.00 lakhs has been incurred. MECL has procured one state-of-the-art geophysical logger, two numbers of utility software i.e Geotool Version 9.07 and Autolisp for map preparation work, four numbers of drill machine (RD-100) having capacity to drill upto 1,000 m in NQ size and 28 nos. of advanced computers. The less utilisation is attributed to non availability of specialised plant & equipment needed for exploration work, off the shelf.
For the year 2009-10, an outlay of Rs. 1,000 lakhs (IEBR) has been proposed in BE 2009-10. It will be MECL’s endeavour to utilise the outlay.
4.3. Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
4.3.1 Scheme wise physical performance
The programmes and achievements under various schemes during the last year 2007-2008 and in the current year 2008-2009 are given below: -
1. Scheme: Inspection of Mines for Scientific and Systematic Mining, Mineral Conservation and Mines Environment:
The achievements during the year 2007-2008 & 2008-2009 vis-a-vis targets in respect of inspections & studies of mines for promoting systematic and scientific development of mineral deposits, conservation of mineral resources, protection of environment, approval of mining plans and administration of MCDR, 1988 are as below: -
2007-08 2008-09 Item Target Achievement Target Achievement
Inspection of Mines for 2,500 2,793 2,500 2,645 administration of MCD Rules, 1988, approval of mining plans, schemes and mine closure plans.
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Mining Geological Studies / 12 12 12 12 Regional Mining Geological Studies. Updation of data in respect of $ 193 $ 184 Reconnaissance Permits (RP) and RP / PL RP / PL Prospecting Licences (PL) / documents documents Mining leases (ML) granted out of RP areas and monitoring the progress.
$ As and when data received from RPs / PLs holders
Consequent to inspections and studies, during the year 2008-09, 1963 violations of various provisions of MCDR, 1988 were pointed out in respect of 1034 mines and 1088 violations were rectified. Fifty-six prosecution cases were launched in various courts, 29 cases were decided and 21 cases were compounded. The suggestions and recommendations offered to the mine owners led to conservation of mineral resources, promotion of scientific mining, improvement in performance of mining operation, protection of environment, etc.
During the year 2008-09, 387 mining plans were approved & 28 not approved, 364 mining schemes were approved & 34 not approved, and 40 final mine closure plans were approved & 04 not approved. Registration of Recognized Qualified Persons (RQP) was granted in 52 cases.
2. Scheme: Mineral Beneficiation Studies - Utilization of Low Grade and sub-grade Ores and Analysis of Environmental Samples:
Targets and achievements during 2007-2008 & 2008-2009 in respect of Regional Ore Dressing Laboratories at Ajmer, Bangalore and Modern Mineral Processing Laboratory & Pilot Plant at Nagpur are summarized below: -
Item 2007-08 2008-09 Target Achievement Target Achievement
1. Ore Dressing 70 66 70 68+ Investigations 40 in progress 2. Chemical Analysis 50,000 46,804 50,000 49,108+ (No. of radicals) 2724 in progress 3. Mineralogical 2,300 2,390 2,300 2,366 Studies 4. In-plant Studies @ 12 @ 10
@ As and when required
3 Scheme: Technological upgradation and modernization:
1. Updation of National Mineral Inventory (NMI)
The IBM undertakes preparation and Quiquennial updation of inventory of mineral resources of the country. These cover leasehold as well as freehold areas in which the mineral resources have been ascertained through regional or detailed exploration.
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During the year 2007-08, the work of updation of NMI adopting UNFC as on 01/04/2005 was completed in all respects and summary outputs for all the 65 minerals generated. Analytical notes & qualitative analysis were also done for all the 65 minerals.
During the year 2008-09, analytical reviews and draft chapters for all the 65 minerals were prepared andthe Handbook on NMI was under printing. Besides, an ad-hoc publication on “National Mineral Inventory at a Glance as on 1.4.2005” was released.
2. Preparation of multi-mineral maps
The IBM prepares the mineral maps of leasehold and freehold areas with forest overlays to supplement the efforts of maintaining the National Mineral Inventory as an aid in planning mineral exploitation on a regional basis.
During the year 2007-2008 preparation of 120 multi-mineral leasehold maps on a scale of 1:50,000 along with corresponding forest overlays in respect of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu was completed.
During the year 2008-2009, preparation of 100 multi-mineral leasehold maps on a scale of 1:50,000 with corresponding forest overlays in respect of Rajasthan was completed.
3. Technical Consultancy Services
Technical Consultancy Services were provided to the mining industry at prescribed charges and on promotional basis.
Targets and achievements for the year 2007-2008 & 2008-2009 are as below: -
Item 2007-08 2008-09 Target Achievement Target Achievement Preparation of Mining Feasibility/ Mining 07 08 05-07 13 Scheme / EMP Study Reports and conducting Preliminary Geological Appraisal of mineral deposits/survey assignments, etc. ( No. of assignments )
During the year 2007-2008, 08 assignments were completed and reports submitted to the concerned parties.
During the year 2008-2009, 13 consultancy assignments on (i) Mining Plan of Bangur Chromite Underground Mine for M/s. Orissa Mining Corporation. (ii) Mining Plan alongwith Progressive Mine Closure Plan (PMCP) Sukri Lutur Buru Lease (609.813 ha.) of Manoharpur Iron Ore Mines in West Singhbhum dist., Jharkhand for M/s. SAIL (iii)Scheme of Mining alongwith Progressive Mine Closure Plan of Dhobil Lease (513.036 ha.) of Manoharpur iron ore mines in West Singhbhum dist. Jharkhand for M/s. SAIL (iv) Operational Plan for Opencast Coal Mining for M/s. Assam Hills Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd in Kabri Anlang, Assam (v)Assessment of Manganese ore Prospect (39.25 Ha.) in village Mahadula, Nagpur dist. Maharashtra for M/s. Prime India Mining Ltd. (vi) Assessment of Manganese ore Prospect (14.074 Ha.) in village Lodhikheda, dist. Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh for M/s. Prime India Mining Ltd. (vii) Check-
48 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance measurement of coal stock at Rajmahal Project for M/s. Eastern Coal Fields Ltd. (viii) Annual Check-measurement of coal stock for the year 2007-08 for M/s. Coal India Ltd. (ix) Survey for Cross check measurement of over-burden removal at Navin Kunada-I Opencast Coal Mine for M/s. Western Coal Fields Ltd., Nagpur (x) Survey for Cross check measurement of over-burden removal at Makardhokada Opencast Coal Mine for M/s. Western Coal Fields Ltd., Nagpur (xi) Examination of Techno-economic Feasibility Report on Sinking of Vertical shaft at Mansar Manganese Mine for M/s. Manganese Ore India Ltd. (xii) Examination and Updation of Techno-economic Feasibility Report on Sinking of Vertical shaft at Ukwa Manganese Mine for M/s. Manganese Ore India Ltd. (xiii) Status report on availability of fire clay in Kuranjkhol village, Raigarh dist. Chhattisgarh for M/s. Refra Mining and Power Ltd. were completed, reports prepared and sent to the concerned parties. Besides, 03 other assignments were in progress.
4. Mining Research
Applied mining research is carried out on various mining aspects so as to help in systematic development of mines and improvement in productivity in mines through evolution of suitable norms. Industry sponsored assignments on Environmental aspects and Geo-technical investigations, on charge basis are also carried out.
During the year 2007-2008, 09 assignments were completed and reports submitted to the concerned parties.
During the year 2008-2009, 09 assignments viz (i) Geo-technical investigation of Askot Copper, Lead, Zinc Exploratory Mining Project in Pithoragarh dist, Uttaranchal for M/s. ECOMEN Lab. Lucknow. (ii) Validation of Geological Resources of an applied area over 12.00 ha. for limestone in village Lanjiberna and Bihabandhu, Sundergarh dist. Orissa for M/s. O.C.L. India Ltd. (iii) Study of Ground Vibration due to Blasting at Adityana Limestone Mine in Porbander dist., Gujarat for M/s. Saurashtra Chemicals. (iv) Study of Ground Vibration due to Blasting at Maratha Limestone Mine in Chandrapur dist., Maharashtra for M/s. Maratha Cement Works, a Unit of Ambuja Cements Ltd.(v) Geo-technical investigation for Slope Steepening at Jaquela Pale Iron Ore Mine for M/s. Bandekar Bros., Goa. (vi) Geo- technical investigation for Slope Stability at Jambunath Iron Ore and Red oxide Mine for M/s. G.G. Bros., Karnataka. (vii) Geo-technical investigation for Slope Stability at Karadikolla (Suresh) Iron Ore Mine for M/s. P. Balasubba Setty & Sons, Karnataka. (viii) Regional Environmental Impact Assessment of Mahgoan to Nanhwara Limestone Mining Area in Katni dist. M.P. (Promotional Project) and (ix) Generation of Baseline data for Copila Gaichem Paul (Shigao) Iron Ore Mine for M/s. Fomento Industries, Goa for the year 2007-08 were completed, reports prepared and sent to the concerned parties. Besides, 07 assignments were in progress.
5. Training
Training is an essential input for human resources development particularly in today's environment of advancing technology. IBM imparts training to its technical and non- technical officials and also to the persons engaged in the mineral industry and other agencies in India and abroad.
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Targets and achievements during the year 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 are summarized below:-
2007-08 2008-09
ITEM Target Achievement Target Achievement
Training 16 16 16 16 Programmes (Total participants: 130 (Total participants: 104 (In-house & from IBM & 277 from from IBM & 180 from Industry personnel ) Industry) Industry)
6. S & T Project on Attenuation of Hexavalent Chromium in Sukinda Chromite Belt by Bio- Remediation Technology
This project at a cost of 30.00 lakhs was approved by the SSAG in its 31st meeting held on 15 May 2002 and administrative approval of Ministry of Mines was received in October 2002. The project was taken up for implementation during 2003-2004 in collaboration with Utkal University, Bhubaneswar for attenuation of Hexavalent Chromium in the mines discharge water from a group of Chromite mines in Sukinda area, Jajpur district, Orissa. Field study was completed in March 2007 and the final report prepared by Utkal University in association with IBM was submitted to the Ministry.
4 Scheme: Collection, Processing, Dissemination of Data on Mines and Minerals through various publications:
1. Monographs and Bulletins
The IBM brings out Monographs on individual minerals under the Series `Minerals Facts and Problems' and Bulletins on important technical subjects.
During the year 2007-2008, Monograph on Chromite was under scrutiny and modification and Directory of Mineral Consumers in India was under drafting. Besides, 02 bulletins on (i) Recent Developments in Blasting Technology and (ii) Application of Rock Mechanics in Surface and Underground Excavations were at various stages of preparation.
During the year 2008-2009, Monograph of Chromite and Directory of Mineral Consumers in India were under scrutiny and modification. Besides, 02 bulletins on (i) Recent Developments in Blasting Technology and (ii) Application of Rock Mechanics in Surface and Underground Excavations were under scrutiny and modification.
2. Market Survey
The IBM conducts market survey of mineral commodities. The survey covers the analysis of demand and supply position of minerals and metals over short and long term, both in domestic and international markets.
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Item 2007-08 2008-09 Target Achievement Target Achievement
Preparation of Iron ore Released. - - Market Survey Copper, Lead & Preparatory Copper, Drafting in progress. Reports Zinc ore work in Lead & Zinc progress End-use Metal 04 Quarterly 04 Quarterly 04 Quarterly 04 Quarterly reports Consumption reports (2007) reports prepared reports prepared for Copper, (2008) Lead & Zinc
3. Compilation and Dissemination of Statistics and Information on Mines & Minerals
The IBM has been receiving information on mineral production, stocks, despatches, employment, inputs in mining, mining machinery, demand and consumption of explosives and related aspects from mining industry on statutory basis through various returns under the MCDR, 1988. Besides, ancillary statistics on production of minor minerals, world mineral production and trade are also collected from various other agencies. This information is published in the form of different publications, notable among those being Indian Minerals Yearbook (IMYB). The other periodical publications are Statistical Profile of Minerals (Annual), Indian Mineral Industry at a Glance (Annual), Bulletin of Mineral Information (Half-yearly), Monthly Statistics of Mineral Production (MSMP).
During the year 2007-08, IMYB 2006, Statistical Profile of Minerals, 2005-06, Indian Mineral Industry at a Glance, 2005-06, Comparative study of Mining Laws of India and Australia, Bulletin on Mining Leases and Prospecting Licences 2005, 3 issues of half-yearly Bulletin of Mineral Information (October 2005-March 2006, April – September 2006 and Oct.-2006 – March, 2007) and 07 issues of MSMP (Sept.2006- March 2007) were released. Besides, updated Directory of Mines as on 31.3.2007 and Directory of Mining Leases as on 31.3.2007 were generated.
During the year 2008-09, IMYB 2007, National Mineral Inventory at a Glance (as on 1.4.2005), Circulars issued to Recognized Qualified Persons (from 25/3/1991 to 1/10/2007), Bulletin on Mining Leases and Prospecting Licences 2006, two issues of half-yearly Bulletin of Mineral Information April – September 2007 & October 2007 - March 2008) and 17 issues (April 2007 to August 2008)) of MSMP were released. Besides, updation of Directory of Mines as on 31.3.2008 and Directory of Mining Leases as on 31.3.2008 was in progress.
New Scheme on Management of Solid Waste from Mining in India
In principal approval of the project proposal by the Planning Commission was received vide Ministry's letter No. 37/5/2004-M-III, dated 24.04.2007. Initially, the project proposal was for the solid waste generated due to mining of Iron Ore and Red Mud. Later on the proposal was changed to Iron Ore and Chromite. Accordingly, the project proposal has been recast in
51 Chapter-IV Review of Past Performance consultation with NEERI, Nagpur and the revised proposal sent to Ministry on 28/11/2008. Approval is awaited.
New Scheme on Computerized Online Register of Mining Tenements System
In principal approval of the project proposal by the Planning Commission was received vide Ministry's letter No. 37/5/2004-M-III, dt. 24.04.2007. The proposal was for implementation of the system in 11 mineral rich States at a cost of Rs. 21.03 crores. The project was recommended by the Standing Finance Committee (SFC). The recommendations of the SFC were also approved by the Hon’ble Minister of Mines.
The major works of the project includes field works, development of registry component, software for integration with GIS component and launching of the system and also for development of IT infrastructure. The manner of implementation shall be capacity building in one state i.e. Goa and one district each of remaining 10mineral rich States.
4.3.2 Advising Central and State Governments on matters connected with the mining and mineral industry
The IBM continued to advise the Central and State Governments on matters in regard to Mineral Industry, relating to environmental protection and pollution control, trade, mineral legislation, export-import policies, recovery of by-products, demand and supply of minerals, renewal of mining leases, etc. Besides, material for answering Parliament Questions were also supplied to the Ministry. Assistance was also rendered to private parties, institutions and foreign organizations on subjects like mineral production, consumption and other statistics.
4.3.3 Construction Programme
IBM has its own Headquarters building at Nagpur and office & residential complexes at Ajmer, Bangalore, Jabalpur, Margao & Udaipur, and office building and clay testing laboratory at Kolkata.
During 2008-09, it was proposed to procure land for construction of office buildings at Bhubaneswar, Guwahati and Dehradun, but it could not be materialized. However, expenditure sanction for purchase of land at Bhubaneswar was received during 2008-09, but the same could not be utilized because of procedural delay and this has been re-appropriated for the year 2009-10.
4.3.4 Generation of Revenue through Promotional Activities
IBM generates revenue through its promotional activities. No targets for revenue generation have been fixed as per the decision taken during the 13th meeting of IBM Advisory Board. During 2007-08, a revenue of Rs. 180.26 lakhs was generated by taking up consultancy work in mining, geology, ore processing and mining research work, training, processing of mining plan/scheme of mining and through sale of publications, mineral inventory etc. During 2008-09, a revenue of Rs. 196.17 lakhs was generated by taking up consultancy work in mining, geology, ore processing and mining research work, training, processing of mining plan/scheme of mining and through sale of publications, mineral inventory etc.
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4.3.5 Work Done in North-Eastern Region
Sub-regional office of IBM at Guwahati continued to undertake inspection of mines/studies on development of resources of the North-Eastern region.
During the year 2008-09, 55 mines / areas were inspected for enforcement of MCDR, 1988 and for processing and disposal of mining plans. One consultancy assignment on preparation of Operational Plan for opencast coal mining including EIA for M/s. Assam Hills Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd., Kabri Anlang, Assam was taken up, work completed and report submitted to the party. Chemical analysis of 254 low grade ore samples received from NE states was completed for 2542 radicals. Besides, analysis of 178 samples for 1509 radicals is in progress. Two training programmes viz. (i) Workshop-cum-Meeting of NE Personnel at Nagpur and (ii) Workshop on MM (D&R) Act, 1957, MCR, 1960 and MCDR, 1988 at Gangtok were conducted, in which 21 officials from North-Eastern region participated. Equipment/instruments worth Rs. 46.72 lakhs were provided to various NE States.
4.4 Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
The actual production of Metal In Concentrate (MIC) and Copper Cathode vis-à-vis targets set during the year 2007-08 and 2008-09 are given hereunder:
Particulars Unit 2007-08 2008-09 Target Actual Target Actual Metal In Concentrate Tonne 31000 31378 37200 27589 Copper Cathode Tonne 40000 44734 45000 30035
Due to various pro-active actions initiated by the management, there has been a marked improvement in the operational areas with higher achievements recorded during 2007-08. During 2008-09, MIC production fell short of target mainly due to non availability of ore (both required tonnage and grade) in the production faces of MCP.
Cathode production is affected due to shut down of ICC Smelter for a continuous period of 5 months due to Flash Furnace Overhauling and technological upgradation work. Production of Cathode has also been affected at KCC as the smelter has been temporarily shutdown from December’08 in view of total overhauling.
Review of financial performance
The actual financial performances vis-à-vis targets set during the year 2007-08 and 2008-09 are given hereunder:
2007-08 2008-09 Particulars Unit Target Actual Target Prov Turnover Rs Cr 1316.99 1839.79 1491.00 1355.54 Gross Margin Rs Cr 232.72 392.90 275.00 0.78 Gross Profit/(Loss) Rs Cr 207.24 330.51 251.98 (23.03) Net Profit/(loss) Before Rs Cr 187.89 302.50 234.81 (33.02) Tax Net Profit/(loss) After Tax Rs Cr 166.80 246.46 155.00 (33.24) LME US $ 5587 7584 6250 5864
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The downfall in financial performance for the year 2008-09 over 2007-08 has been mainly on account of sudden fall in LME price and reduction in Metal in Concentrate output due to low grade at MCP.
4.5 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
The achievement of quantified deliverable/ physical output for the year 2007-08 mentioned in the outcome budget 2007-08 is furnished at Annexure- II. However, summarized achievement is given hereunder:
PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN OUTCOME BUDGET 2007-08
Sl. Name of the Scheme/ Target of Actual of Outlay Outlay Actual No. programme deliverable/ deliverable/ (Rs./ (Rs./Cr) Expendr. (Product) physical physical Cr) BE: RE : (Rs./Cr.) output (ton) output (ton) 2007-08 2007-08 OB 07-08 07-08 (MT) (MT) 1. Addition & Modification
a) Bauxite Mine (Bauxite) 48,00,000 46,84,684 b) Alumina Plant (Alumina) 15,75,000 15,75,500 c) Smelter Plant 125 150 118.90 345000 3,60,457 (Aluminium) d) CPP 5864 MU 5609 MU nd 2 2 Phase Expansion 1000 1200 1247.56 3 Utkal-E Coal 30 5 2.01 4 De-bottlenecking (renamed as Up-gradation of Alumina 1 1 - plant) of Alumina plant 5 Greenfield Smelter 1 1 - 6 Pottangi Mines 1 1 -
Total : 1158 1358 1368.47
The actual production of major products for the financial year is ranging from 96% to 104% of the target set in the outcome budget 2007-08. As regards to the capital outlay the actual expenditure set for the year 2007-08 has surpassed the target.
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The achievement of quantified deliverable/ physical output vis-à-vis targets set in the outcome budget 2008-09 is furnished at Annexure-III. However, summarized achievement is given hereunder: PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN OUTCOME BUDGET 2008-09
Target of Achievement Actual Outlay deliverable/ of deliverable/ Outlay Expendi- Sl. Name of the Scheme/ (Rs./Cr) physical physical (Rs./Cr) ture No. programme (BE: output output (RE:2008-09) (Rs./Cr.) 2008-09) (MT) (MT ) 2008-09 1. Addition & Modification
a) Bauxite (ton) 48,00,000 4,7,00,027 241 175 126.17
b) Alumina Hydrate (Tons ) 15,75,000 1,576,500
c) Metal (Tons ) 3,52,000 361,341
d) Power (MU) 5,671 MU 5,541 MU
2. 2nd Phase Expansion Metal
a) Bauxite (ton) 125,000 Nil 1600 1500 1254.43
b) Alumina Hydrate (Tons ) 45,000 Nil
c) Metal (Tons ) 7,000 4,526
d) Power (MU) 55 Nil
3. Utkal E Coal Nil Nil 30 14 0.8
4. Green field Smelter Nil Nil 3 4 3.3
5 Pottangi Mine Nil Nil 4 Nil Nil
6 Up-gradation of Alumina Nil Nil 5 3 3.14 Plant & Mine
7 IIIrd Phase project Nil Nil 5 5 3.44
Total 1888 1701 1391.28
As may be observed, the actual production/output has surpassed the physical target set in the outcome budget 2008-09 for the major products, except bauxite and power where due to problem in rope and belt in Mine and acute shortage of coal due to disruption of coal supply by CIL, the production could not reach the targets. As regards to the capital outlay the actual expenditure set for the year 2008-09 could not achieved mainly due to the rescheduling of commissioning date from Dec-08 to Sep-09.
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4.6 Science & Technology (S&T)
The review of past performance financial year 2007-08 and 2008-09.
Sl. No. Name of the Name of the Project Date of completion of Organization the project
1. RRL, Bhopal Recovery of values from waste Final report of the project of base metal industries. has already been received by this Ministry during the month of June, 2007.
2. JNARDDC, Nagpur Development of Rapid Final report of the project Analytical Procedure for Bauxite has already been received and Semi-quantitative Analysis by this Ministry during of Scrap Aluminium. the month of May, 2007.
3. I.I.Sc., National Facility for Final report of the project Bangalore Semi- solid forming. has already been received by this Ministry during the month of November, 2007.
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CHAPTER – V
FINANCIAL REVIEW
A. Financial review covering overall trends in expenditure vis-à-vis budget estimates /revised estimates
In BE 2008-2009 the approved Budget of this Ministry was Rs.439.00 crores comprising Rs..194.00 crores (Plan) and Rs.245.00 crores (Non-Plan). Against this, the RE 2008-2009 was Rs.531.62 crores comprising of Rs 182.26 crores (Plan) and Rs.349.36 crores (Non- Plan). BE 2009-2010 is being kept at Rs.590.00 crores comprising Rs.192.00 crores (Plan) and Rs.398.00 crores (Non-Plan).
The schemewise and object head wise classification and overall trend in expenditure has been given in tabular form in the following pages.
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Statement showing Object Head-wise Budget Estimates
(Rs. in Crores) BE 2008-2009 RE 2008-2009 BE 2009-2010 Plan Non- Total Non- Total Plan Non- Total Plan Plan Plan Plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Direction &Administration 0.00 10.12 10.12 0.00 11.67 11.67 0.00 14.98 14.98 (Secretariat Proper ) Ministry of Mines) 2. Non-Ferrous Metals (i) National Aluminium Company 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Limited (a) Investment in equity (b) Loan Sub Total Total : Aluminium 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (ii) Hindustan Zinc Limited 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (a) Investment in equity (b) Loan Total : Zinc & Lead 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (iii) Hindustan Copper Limited 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (a) write down of equity (b) Conversion of Loan into
equity (c ) Non-Plan Loan Total : Copper 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total : Non-Ferrous Metals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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BE 2008-2009 RE 2008-2009 BE 2009-2010 Plan Non- Total Non- Total Plan Non- Total Plan Plan Plan Plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 *Netted against the receipts
3. Other Mining and Metallurgical Industries Mineral Exploration Corpn. Ltd. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (a) Investment in equity (b) Loan ( c) Non-Plan Loan Total : Other Mining & 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Metallurgical Industries 4. Survey,Exploration, Regulation
&Development of Mines (i) Geological Survey of India (a) Revenue 97.00 211.58 308.58 95.65 305.06 400.71 109.00 344.84 453.84 (b) Capital 47.00 0.00 47.00 36.00 0.00 36.00 35.00 0.00 35.00 Total (a)+B 144.00 211.58 355.58 131.65 305.06 436.71 144.00 344.84 488.84 (ii) Indian Bureau of Mines (a)Revenue 16.70 17.86 34.56 20.31 26.33 46.64 16.70 30.55 47.25 (b) Capital 0.40 0.00 0.40 0.40 0.00 0.40 0.40 0.00 0.40 Total (a) + (b) 17.10 17.86 34.96 20.71 26.33 47.04 17.10 30.55 47.65 (iii) Grants to MECL 12.00 0.00 12.00 9.00 0.00 9.00 10.00 0.00 10.00 (iv) Grants to BGML 0.00 2.01 2.01 0.00 2.01 2.01 0.00 1.50 1.50 (v)Science&Technology 3.00 2.80 5.80 3.00 3.66 6.66 3.00 5.50 8.50 (vi)International Cooperation 0.00 0.28 0.28 0.00 0.28 0.28 0.00 0.25 0.25
0.00 0.35 0.35 0.00 0.35 0.35 0.00 0.38 0.38
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Total: Survey, Exploration, 176.10 234.88 410.98 164,36 337.69 502.05 174.10 383.02 557.12 Regulation & Development of Mines 5. Lump sum provision to North
Eastern Region & Sikkim (i) Geological Survey of India 16.00 0.00 16.00 16.00 0.00 16.00 16.00 0.00 16.00
1.90 0.00 1.90 1.90 0.00 1.90 1.90 0.00 1.90 (ii) Indian Bureau of Mines Total: Lump sum provision to North Eastern Region & 17.90 0.00 17.90 17.90 0.00 17.90 17.90 0.00 17.90 Sikkim
Grand Total : 194.00 245.00 439.00 182.26 349.36 531.62 192.00 398.00 590.00
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The PSUs/Organisation-wise distribution of Approved Outlay for Annual Plan 2009-10 showing Internal Resources ( IR), Extra Budgetary Resources (EBR), Gross Budget Support (GBS), Net Budget Support( NBS) and NER is given below:-
(Rs. in Crores) S.No. Orgnisation OUTLAY IR EBR G.B.S. N.B.S. NER
1 National Aluminium Company Ltd. 1391.00 1391.00 - - - -
2 Hindustan Copper Ltd. 40.00 40.00 - - - -
3 Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. - Promotional 10.00 - - 10.00 10.00 - - Capital 10.00 10.00 - - - -
4 Geological Survey of India 160.00 - - 160.00 160.00 16.00 -Construction 7.00 - - 7.00 7.00 - 5 Indian Bureau of Mines 19.00 - - 19.00 19.00 1.90 -Construction 1.00 - - 1.00 1.00 - 6 Science & Technology 9.82 6.32 0.50 3.00 3.00 -
Total : 1647.82 1447.32 0.50 200.00 200.00 17.90
1. 10% of BS of only GSI & IBM is earmarked for expenditure in NER. 2. GBS in respect of loss making PSUs as well as those having no activities in North East Region and Foreign Aid component are exempted from earmarking of 10%.
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B Position of utilization certificates
As on 31.3.2009, there are 4 pending Utilisation Certificates(Ucs) amounting to Rs. 63.00 lakhs.
C.Unspent balances with the State Government and other implementation agencies as on 31.3.2009
Part-A Unspent balance with State Governments (Rs. in crore) Item as shown in Name of the State the Statement of Budget Estimates AP …. …. …. …. West Bengal NCT of Delhi Pondichery (Exp. Budget Vol. II)
NIL
Part-B Unspent balance with State Governments (Rs. In crore) Item as shown in Name of the State the Statement of Budget Estimates AP …. …. …. …. West Bengal NCT of Delhi Pondichery (Exp. Budget Vol. II)
NIL Note: The “Implementation Agencies here would refer to those entities other than State Government, which received the funds directly from the Ministry/Department.
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Part-C Unspent balance with State Governments
However there are some PSU to whom grant/equity/loan are given:- (Rs. in crore) Unspent balance grant Grant released in Unspent balance for of last years 2008-09 quarter ending 31.3.2009 Grant to HCL(Non-Plan Expenditure) Nil Nil Nil HCL(renewal and replacement- Plan Expenditure Nil NIl Nil Grant to BGML 1.83 1.50 1.68# MECL (Equity) Nil Nil Nil MECL (Promotional) Nil 9.00 Nil #Retained towards non-settlement to old ex-employees whose cases are pending before various courts.
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CHAPTER -VI
REVIEW OF PERFORAMNCE OF STATUTORY AND AUTONOMOUS BODIES
There are three Autonomous Bodies in the Ministry viz. (a) National Institute of Rock Mechanics (Ground Controls and Rock Mechanics) (b) Jawaharlal Nehru Research Development and Design Centre (Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium) and (c) National Institute of Miner’s Health. Their activities are highlighted below:
6.1 National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM):
National Institute of Rock mechanics was registered as a society in July 1988 to conduct research, render guidance and provide consultancy in mining and civil engineering sectors. NIRM has been accredited as ISO 9001 organization in August, 2002.
NIRM has been carrying out quality research work through both government-funded and industry-sponsored S&T and consultancy projects with a staff strength of 76 employees out of the total sanctioned strength of 82 employees as on 31.3.2009. The Institute has been extending its R&D support to the mining sector (both coal and metal mine), hydroelectric and tunneling sector, and other civil construction projects pertaining to infrastructure development. The support to these industries is primarily confined to the following areas:
· Geotechnical studies · Ground control investigations · Geophysical investigations for site characterisation · Numerical modelling and · Laboratory testing of samples.
Apart from them, support is also extended in the discipline of environmental studies, exploitation of dimensional stones and seismological studies.
Geotechnical investigations are required in all major projects where rock excavation is involved in complex geological settings like in dam foundation, tunnel construction, cavern construction, underground and open cast mining, and slope stabilization. During the year, ins-situ investigations involving parametric determination of horizontal and vertical stresses, deformability and shear parameters were determined at the following sites : -
· Punatsangchhu hydroelectric project, Bhutan · Palamaneri hydroelectric project, Uttarakhand · Dibang multipurpose project, Arunanchal Pradesh · Malana hydroelectric project, Himachal Pradesh
67 Chapter-VI Review of Performance of Statutory and Autonomous Bodies In all these cases plate load test was carried out to arrive at the deformability curve and empirical relationship was derived for horizontal and vertical stresses vs. depth.
Ground Control Investigations are required for the design of any excavation in the mining or civil engineering industry where it is essential to know the type and nature of the rock being dealt with. The first step in this direction is the application of appropriate rock mass classification systems. During the year, the institute carried out mapping of discontinuities, design the support measures, stability analysis and feasibility studies on innovative mining techniques under difficult geo-mining conditions. In one of the prominent project of the South Asia LPG Company Private Limited (SALPG) at Visakhapatnam, NIRM carried out investigations with extensive mapping of rock joints and discontinuities. The permanent support system was recommended for the operation Shaft and access Shaft as well as all associated construction for them like water curtain galleries, access ramps, cavern main galleries, for both the shafts based on rock mass classification system.
In coal mines, investigations were made at the SCCL and WCL for varieties of technology intensive projects involving optimization of pillar dimensions in steeply inclined seams, caveability of the roof strata in longwall panels, introduction of continuous miners and stability of rhombus shaped pillars. In all these cases, recommendations were made based on the analysis of continuous monitoring of strata behaviour and numerical modelling. Studies were also carried out to design the support system in various mines of SCCL where adverse roof fall problems were encountered.
In addition, instrumentation and monitoring was done for a series of excavations in mining and hydel projects for their stability analysis. Prominent among them include ground stability studies in the Hutti Gold Mines, longwall, blasting gallery, wide-stall and bord & pillar Depillaring panels in the coal mines of SCCL and underground excavations at the Larji Hydel project, HP. A Strata Monitoring Data Bank is under preparation for statistical analysis of strata behaviour under various subsurface conditions. In addition, slope stability studies were carried out for designing the ultimate angle of the pit slopes in the opencast mines of of the Mysore Minerals Ltd. (MML), in Sandur taluk, Bellary district, Karnataka.
In the area of engineering geophysical investigations, mapping of the subsurface using refraction, reflection, sounding and cross-hole tomographic techniques are done. During the period, investigations were continued for mapping subsurface profile at tunnel portals and bridge abutments for Katra-Quazigund rail-link project of Northern Railway. Seismic survey was laso done for mapping bed rock profile at Tessta State-II and Stage-VI project in Sikim. In total 35km of profling was done during the year.
In one of the important areas of NDE, 3.2, mapping of oil leak flow path in the HGIL area of MRPL using GPR in which the GPR survey was carried out from the exit point and oil flow was traced back at various benched within the MRPL boundary.
In yet another landmark work, seismic tomography was carried out for mapping subsurface along the axis of the diaphragm wall at Teesta Stage-III HEP, Sikkim, The results of seismic tomography showed that the geological profile is hard rock is shallower than what projected in GSI maps. It was suspected that there might be some shear plane in the area for which shear wave survey was recommended.
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In the area of seismological investigations, monitoring in the KGF mining regime was continued with the broad-band station under DST project. During last year, 374 events were recorded by the strong motion seismograph. Under S&T project of DST, source parameters of Seismic events in Kolar Gold Fields were studied in which over hundred rockburst signal from different mining regions were digitized. Under environmental geotechnological studies, two in-house projects were completed on the feasibility of making bricks from hazardous mill tailings of KGF and assessment of dust and meteorological parameters at NIRM premises. Investigation is in progress on Study on blasting dust management system in an open cast coal mine under a coal S&T project. In the area of dimensional stone technology, the Institute is assisting the industry in quarrying, optimum recovery and economic exploitation of granite and other dimensional stones. In this year, the Institute conducted a training Programme on Scientific Quarrying & Production at Madurai and at NIRM. In addition, technical assistance was provided in setting up of a Test House at Jaipur. Technical assistance was also provided to the quarrying industries at Karnataka
In the area of numerical modelling, the Institute has expertise in the stress analysis and support design for tunnels, large underground excavations, storage caverns, rock-liner interaction analysis for pressure shafts, coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical analysis of the rock mass, dynamic analysis including seismic and liquefaction behavior Stability analysis of earth dams and slopes by using 2D and 3D software. Apart from this, studies were also carried on the instrumentation and monitoring of prestigious excavations for their stability analysis. Important of them include instrumentation, monitoring and Data Analysis of Underground Powerhouse Complex, Desilting Chambers of Tala Project, Bhutan, where monitoring was done for five years for all major excavations. Similarly, deformation monitoring was carried out for the underground powerhouse cavern of the Sardar Sarovar Project, Gujarat to monitor the wall movement, for machine hall and desilting Complex of NJHEP, SJVNL, Shimla for calibrating the predicted model and for analysing the stability of the cavern. In the machine hall and transformer cavern of PUSHEP, TNEB, Chennai, the instrumentation results showed that there was no movement of the walls and no buildup of pore water pressure at any locations.
The Institute provides solutions to challenging problems in blasting for various mining and civil engineering projects to optimise blast design parameters for surface and underground excavations. During the year, the Institute assisted in executing some of the major controlled blasting operations. As regards services, rock testing was done as per ISRM standarda for a number of user industries including RITES, India Cements, L& T Limited, Vijayanagar Minerlas Pvt.Ltd, Bellary, Hydro Engineering , Nepal, Advanced Mining Technolgy, Sri Vishnu International., SCCL and SECON. Material testing on wire-rope and in-situ NDT testing was done using ultrasonic detectors.
During the year 2005-06, the Institute registered an external cash flow of Rs. 358.00 lacs in the year 2005–06. During this period, R&D work was carried out in 10 S&T projects and 40 industry sponsored projects. By the end of the year, investigations were completed for 25 projects and the work is continuing for other 20 projects. In total, 15 technical papers were published during the year and NIRM organized two training courses. Besides, Scientists were invited to deliver talks and lectures at different fora.
Funds amounting to Rs. 47 lakhs under plan in 2008-09 was released. For the year 2009-10, a provision of Rs. 2 crore under Non-Plan has been made for NIRM.
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6.2 Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminum Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC):
JNARDDC was registered as a society in 1987. The objective of the Centre is to assimilate the technology available in the country and abroad for the production of alumina & aluminum including aluminium alloys as well as develop technical know-how for the basic engineering process and downstream areas. The centre also provides technological support for setting up Alumina refinery in the country. Furthermore the Centre caters to the R&D needs of Primary Producers.
With a total strength of 48 employees (including 20 Scientists), during April-December, 2007 the Centre has completed five national projects. Subsequently five projects are under implementation. The Centre has been awarded an International Thermography Project by Aquaba Container Terminal, Jordan. JNARDDC has also got excellent response in the field of organizing Training Programmes. The Centre is successfully providing Training on “Aluminium Technology” for NALCO, Angul Operators. The Training programme is expected to generate about Rupees One Crore revenue to the Centre over the next two years.
The Scientists of the Centre have published technical papers in 4 international & 5 national journals. One Senior Scientist was nominated by United Nations as a UNIDO expert for setting up a Metallurgical Laboratory in Libya, May, 2007. Another Scientist was nominated as a member for Editorial Board and a peer reviewer, for Journal of Chromatographic Science, USA.
JNARDDC has been nominated as the nodal agency from India for activities on red mud utilisation and high silica bauxite in the seven nation Asia–Pacific Partnership Programme (AP-7).
Several projects are under negotiation with international companies like RUSAL-VAMI Russia, BHP Billiton Australia, SECAT-USA etc.
Funds amounting to Rs. 130 lakhs under plan and Rs. 170 lakhs under Non-plan was released in favour of JNARDDC during the year 2008-09. A provision of Rs. 2.5 crores under Non-Plan during the year 2009-10 has been made.
6.3 National Institute of Miners’ Health (NIMH):
National Institute of Miners’ Health was registered as an autonomous society in February, 1990 to address exclusively the Occupational Health problems of miners due to their long exposure to the mining environment. The Central laboratory of the Institute at JNARDDC campus Nagpur has become functional on 16th July 2002. Pursuing its vision of “Safe Mines and Healthy Miners”, the Institute has carried out following work in the year 2007-08 with total staff strength of 16 (including 2 administrative staff):
I Environmental Monitoring studies in Mines
During the year 2007-08, NIMH has conducted Environmental Monitoring studies in 1 mine of National Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NMDC), 1 mine of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), 1 mine of NLC and 2 mines of ACC Limited. The
70 Chapter-VI Review of Performance of Statutory and Autonomous Bodies Institute has collected and analyzed 53 samples of dust, noise and whole body vibration from an opencast coal mine for environmental risk assessment under S & T project sponsored by the Ministry of Mines.
During the above studies, NIMH had collected and studied 105 samples for respirable dust concentration and free silica analysis, 78 samples for Area Noise survey and Personal Noise Dozimetry and 57 samples for Whole Body Vibration. The total number of samples collected and analyzed was 240.
The Institute carried out a study on the noise hazard of chain firecrackers used extensively during festivals. The study was sponsored by Citizen Forum of Nagpur.
Findings of the all the above studies sponsored by the clientele organization have been submitted to the respective organizations. Preparation of the report of S & T Project is in progress.
II S & T project of Coal - Phase I
The project on coal started at Western Coal Fields Limited (WCL). Baseline data of 1553 employees working in Nagpur area of WCL was collected and compiled. On the basis of the baseline studies, detailed medical examination of a sub-sample of 280 employees for audiometric, spirometry, hematology and biochemical variables has been completed.
Data analysis and interpretation of respirable dust survey, area noise monitoring, personal noise dose monitoring and human whole body vibration samples collected from Kamptee opencast mine of WCL has been completed.
The remaining phase of the project will focus on the environmental and health aspects in Aluminium and Zinc Mines.
III Human Resource Development and consultancy services
· NIMH provided consultancy services including training to the staff of M/S Startech Laboratories, Hyderabad in observing statutory regulations while monitoring environmental parameters in mines.
· B.B. Mandal, Senior Research Officer of NIMH delivered lecture on invitation at the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur on “Human response to mechanical vibration” in March 2007.
· Dr. Anand Kamavisdar participated in G8 UNESCO World Forum on “Education, research and Innovation: New partnership for sustainable development in Trieste, Italy from 10th to 12th May 2007.
· During the year, NIMH staff participated in training workshops, seminars, symposia on ILO Classification 2000 of chest radiographs, Biomedical Communication, Ion Chromatography, & Environmental Health and Safety.
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· Anand Kamavisdar, Rajmani Patel and Shitkanth R. Khanwalkar, Physico-chemical characteristics of water samples from iron ore mining belt of Central India, 41st IUPAC Congress Torino (Italy) August 5-10, 2007.
· Mandal B.B. and Thote N.R. Environmental health risk due to vibration exposure in mining and analytical tools for assessment of its severity. Proceedings of National Seminar on Future of coal - Integrated approach. CIROWA, Nagpur. April 2007.
· Mandal B.B. and Thote N.R., 2007 (September). Health impact assessment of vibration exposure in the context of technology up gradation in mining industry. Proceedings of the National seminar on emerging trends in mining technology, Department of Mining Engineering,VNIT, Nagpur.
· Zade P.D. and Dharmadhikari D.M. Structural and electrical properties of mercury ferrite (in detail). Proceedings of International Conference on Material Science and Technology, MS & T 2007, Cobo Centre, Michigan, USA. May-2007.
· Zade P.D. and Dharmadhikari D.M. and Kulkarni D.K. Structural and electrical properties of mercuric ferrite. Proceedings of National conference on Material Research and Advanced Technology, (NCMRAT- 2007), Dept. of Physics, Aurangabab University, Aurangabad, MS, India.January-2007
· Zade P.D. and Dharmadhikari D.M. Removal of arsenic as arsenite from groundwater/wastewater as stable metal ferrite. Accepted in Journal of Environmental Science and Health- Part A, USA. June-2007.
· Narwadiya S.C, Saoji S.V, Dhumne U. L,Sahare K.N, Meshram V.G, Tumane P.M. Activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis of plants extracts from Indian habitat to treat tuberculosis. Diamond jubilee celebrations and National Conference on Current Trends in Biochemistry, Nagpur University, Nagpur. (27-29 Dec. 2007)
· Narwadiya S.C, Dhumne U. L, Meshram V.G, Tumane P.M. Occurrence of Enzyme level changes in Tuberculosis patient after Chemotherapy. Diamond jubilee celebrations and National Conference on Current Trends in Biochemistry, Nagpur University. Nagpur (27-29 Dec. 2007).
V Projects in Pipeline
· Respirable dust survey with free silica analysis - Work Order for second season received from Donimalai Iron-ore Mines of NMDC
· Respirable dust survey with free silica analysis - Work Order for second season received from Rajanka Limestone Mines of NMDC
· Respirable dust survey with free silica analysis - NIMH has received project offers from
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(a) Wadi Limestone Mines, (b) Lakheri Cement works (c) Madhukarai lime stone mines and (d) Keymore Cement Works of ACC Limited.
· Institute has received offers for conducting occupational health studies of employees working in NALCO and in Lakheri cement works of ACC Limited.
VI Finance
Funds amounting to Rs.30.00 lakhs under plan and Rs. 65.00 lakhs under Non-plan during the year 2008-09 was released. During the year 2009-10, a provision of Rs. 1.00 crore has been made in Non-Plan.
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Chart No.1 ORGANISATION CHART OF MINISTARY OF MINES
Ministry of Mines
Secretary
AS (MINES)
JS (A) JS (V) JS&FA ADVISER TPPC
DIR(M) DIR(M) DS(M) DS (G) DS (M) DS (M) DIR(M) DIR(M) CCA DIR (SK) CDN,TPPC,CPIO M-V, M-VI P.G MET-III M-III ADMN. MET-I IC (S&M) Hindi (IBM) ESTT. MET-II VIG & M-I CASH US (P) AD SO SO SO US (A) PG (OL) MET-III M-III Vig. US(P) M-V, M-VI HINDI Admn. US (N) SO PAO US (M) Estt. MET-I IC IF DS(P) MINES MET-II IWSU CDN CASH (HZL) APIO SO SO SO M-I(MECL) M-V M-VI. PG
SO SO FACILITATI SO SO SO SO SO SO SO P.I Cell CDN ON CASH ADMN ESTT. MET-I MET-II M-I IFD CENTER Library )
DIR(T) DS(G) DIR(SK) GSI M-IV M-II,MET-IV NAME & DESIGNATION NAME & DESIGNATION NAME & DESIGNATION EXPL Shri C.K. Rawat,US(R) Ms. Santha Sheela Nair, Secretary Dr. K. Ayyasami, Dir(T) Shri A.K. Mehta, Dir(M) Shri H.M. Meena,US(M) SO Shri S. Vijay kumar, Addl. Secretary US(R) US(A) DS(P) Shri Suresh Kishnani,Dir(SK) Shri Anil Subramaniam,US(A) MET-IV M-IV M-II NIRM Smt. Ajita Bajpai Pande,JS(A) Shri G.Srinivas,Dir(S) Smt. Neeta Gupta, US(N) NIMH Shri V.K. Thakral,JS(V) Shri Pramod Chand,US(P) Shri Sanjiv Mittal ,JS&FA Shri Prem Prakash,DS(P) Shri R.K. Malhotra,DS(M) Dr. J.M.Sharma,DO
SO Shri Gaurav Kumar,DS(G) M-I-GSI SO SO SO Exploration M-IV M-II MET-IV
Chapter-I Mandate, Goal and Policy Frame Work
Chart No.1 ORGANISATION CHART OF MINISTARY OF MINES
Annexure-I
Annexure-I OUTCOME BUDGET 2009-10 (Rs. in lakhs) S. Name of Objective/ Outlay 2009-10 Quantifiable Projected Processes/ Remarks/ No. Scheme/ Outcome Deliverables/ Outcomes Timelines Risk Factors Programme Physical Outputs 1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Non- Plan Comple- Plan mentary Extra Budgetary Resources 1. Geological Survey of India (i)Survey & Creation and - 5274.64 - (i) Specialised Furnished in Continuation Mapping updating of Thematic Appendix.-I of Schemes national Mapping 7000 item(a) from the last geoscientific Sq.km. Financial information and (ii)Systematic Year (2008- knowledge base Geological 09) and the through ground, Mapping 150 quantified marine and Sq.km outputs will airborne surveys. (iii)Geochemical be Mapping 25000 completed Sq.km as per schedule.
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 (iv)Geophysical Maping 25000 Sq.km. (v) Multisensor Survey (in lkm.) Marine Survey: Parametric Studies within EEZ & beyond a)Bathymetry 10000 lkm b)Magnetic10000 lkm (vi)Systematic Coverage within TW3000 Sq.km.+Para matric Surveys
(ii)Mineral Identification 2157.80 (i)Large Scale Mapping: Furnished in -do- Exploration as well as 1300 Sq.km. Appendix.-I preliminary (ii)Detailed Mapping: item(b) assessment of 35 Sq.km. the mineral (iii)Drilling: 70000 m resources. (iii) Geoscientific 310.84 75 Nos. Furnished in -do- Specialised input to water Appendix.-I Investi- resource item(c) gation development, transport and miscellaneous civil engineering projects.
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Geo- environmental investigations for both regional and site specific studies. Greater emphasis on natural hazard studies and disaster management including earthquake and landslide zonation studies. (iv) Study of 853.52 (1:50,000 scale) 1000 Furnished in -do- Research & Antarctic Sq.kms. Appendix.-I Develop- Continent item(d) ment and other Petrology, 55 Nos. Exploration Palaeontology, Geochronology , Photo Geology and Remote Sensing etc. for support to various
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 ongoing projects and to sort out the identified problems.
(v) Computerised 1426.37 50 Nos. Furnished in -do- Information archival, Appendix.-I Dissemi- analyses, item (e) nation retrieval of geoscientific data and creation of theme-based relational database. Dissemination of data through maps, publications, customization etc. (vi)Human Training in 336.83 30 Types of courses Furnished in -do- Resources specialised 35 No. courses Appendix.-I Develop- fields for item(f) ment upgradation of technology and expertise. (vii)Modern Modernisation 4040.00 - Furnished in -do- -isation and and expansion Appendix.-I
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Replace- of laboratories item(g) ment and survey facilities aiming at refurbishing and upgrading the in-house capabilities of GSI. (viii)Pro- Development 1600.00 1.Survey Mapping vision for of North i) Specialised Thematic NER Eastern Areas Mapping 550 Sq.km. :ii)Systematic Geological Mapping 150 Sq.km. iii) Geochemical Mapping 2192 Sq.kms. iv) Geophysical Mapping 1400 sq.km. 2.Mineral Exploration (i)Large Scale Mapping 350 Sq.km. (ii)Detailed Mapping 1.00 Sq.km. (iii)Drilling 1000 metre 3.Spl.investigation :12 items. 4.R&D: 4 items
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 5.Information Dissemination :2 items.
Total: (GSI) 16000.00 Plan This is for 34484.00 maintain- ing basic adminis- trative expenses of GSI. Total:(GSI) 34484.00 Non-Plan Total: GSI 34484.00 16000.00
2 Mineral . Explo- ration Corpora- tion Ltd.
(i) Proving of 1000.00 i) Drilling : 10,700 mts Preparation and 1 to 1.5 Wherever, the Promotional Mineral ii)Associated geological submission of years for mineral Reserves activities (mapping, Geological physical prospects are survey, sampling, reports work & located in forest submission analysis, geological incorporating area and the delineation of of report. exploration shall
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 structure of ore be taken up report and ore body body along with subject to modelling. geological necessary forest reserves. clearance.
(ii)Capital 1000.00 Replacement of plants & To improve the One year equipment. productivity and performance. Action initiated for gainful utilisation of fund.
Total: 1000.00 1000.00
MECL 3 Indian Bureau of Mines 1.Inspec- To ensure - 674.00 - For enforcement of It is a Inspection All the activities tion of systematic MCDR and approval of continuous of 2500 under various mines for and Mining Plans/Scheme process for mines and schemes/ scientific sustainable of Mining, 2500 mines achieving 12 programmes of and development will be inspected and scientific & Regional IBM are in systematic of mineral 12 Regional Mining systematic Mining accordance with mining, resources, Geological Studies will mining, mineral Geological its charter of mineral promotion of be carried out. Out conservation, Studies functions conser- conservation come of this scheme is community will be notified by the
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 vation and of minerals, systematic & scientific development comple- Government on mines protection of development of mineral and protection of ted during 6th March 2003. environ- mine deposits, conservation mines the year ment. environment of minerals, protection environment, 2009-10. through of environment and through statutory sustainable closure of progressively enforcement mines. For this purpose better of MM mining plans, scheme compliance of (D&R) Act of mining & mine statutory 1957, MCDR closure plans, prepared provisions. 1988 and by the lessees are being relevant approved by IBM and portions of are being monitored for MCR 1960 their effective and implementation. community Community development development activities in mining carried out by the areas, by mining industry in the carrying out mining areas will also regular be covered during inspections/st inspections/ studies of udies of mines. mines, other than coal, petroleum & natural gas, atomic minerals & minor minerals.
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 2.Mineral To ensure - 517.00 - The activities under It is a All these Beneficiati value addition this scheme are carried continuous activities on Studies to the low out in IBM's 3 process for will be – grade ores, laboratories and pilot upgrading low completed utilization which are plant situated at grade minerals during of low otherwise Nagpur, Ajmer and and assist the the year grade and going as Bangalore. In these industry 2009-10. sub grade wastes and to three laboratories 70 particularly the ores and help directly Ore Dressing small mine analysis of or indirectly Investigations, 50,000 owners and environme to the mineral Chemical Analysis and monitoring of ntal industry for 2,300 Mineralogical mine effluent samples optimum Examinations will be parameters. exploitation conducted. Besides, It is also a part of mineral in-plant studies will be of the resources of carried out as and when conservation the country. required. studies which is Further, Most of the mineral statutory analysis of deposits found in obligation of air, water, nature fall short of the IBM. solid wastes grade required by etc. for consuming industries monitoring of and therefore needs mine effluent upgradation by ore parameters are dressing process to also being suggest ways & means carried out. for their economic utilization, as a part of conservation studies. 3.Tech- To estimate - 317.00 - Updation of NMI as on Updated NMI as All these Completion of nological the National 1-4- per UNFC will activities multi-mineral
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 upgrada- Mineral 2010 facilitate will be leasehold maps tion & Reserves & (i) Generation of planners to completed along with Moderni- Preparation of depositwise detailed formulate plans during forest overlays zation Mineral Maps outputs for all the 65 and strategies the year is subject to the with forest minerals as on for exploration 2009-10. timely overlays, 1.4.2005. (ii) & exploitation availability of to ensure Organising a of mineral forest maps development conference for deposits and from Forest of new mining exploration agencies entrepreneurs to Survey of India. methods, (iii) Organising a make investment scientific and workshop through decisions. systematic training centre for Mineral maps development mining geologists of with forest of mineral IBM (iv) Issue of overlays will resources, questionnaire to have special including exploration/ significance for environmental exploitation agencies chalking out all management (v) Data collection of future plans for of mines, granite and marble ecological to develop resources through field sustainable human visits. development. resources and Updation of data on RP Consultancy/ infrastructure. areas Updation of data Mining research on RP areas granted & assignments will monitoring progress of ensure scientific PL/ML granted and systematic Multi-mineral maps development of 100 Multi-Mineral mineral Maps along with forest resources overlays in respect of including Gujarat will be environ-mental
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 prepared. management of Technical Consultancy mines. Services - Training Mining assignments - programmes on As and when received. various aspects Survey& Geological of mining, assignments: As and geology, ore when received. beneficiation Mining Research and environment Assignments : will improve the 1-2 studies on ground skill and vibration monitoring as knowledge of and when request those engaged in received from parties. the mineral Geo-technical industry. . assignments : As and when received. Training - 12 courses will be conducted .
The outcome of this scheme is to benefit mineral industry through its scientific, techno-economic, research oriented studies and training on various aspects of mining, geology, ore beneficiation and environment to ensure
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 R&D efforts on sustainable mine development with protection of environment & pollution control. Further, the outcome for this scheme is to update the National Mineral Reserves & Preparation of Mineral Maps with forest overlays for their proper exploration & exploitation.
4.Collec- To collect - 156.00 - Following publications It is a All these In addition to tion, data on mines will be prepared / continuous publicatio collection of processing, and minerals released : process for ns will be data from disseminati through i) Monthly Statistics of dissemination of prepared / statutory on of data statutory Mineral Production - data on mines released sources, IBM on mines returns and 12 issues (Jan- and minerals during the also collects and other means Dec.2009) through various year data from other minerals with a view to ii) Indian Mineral statistical and 2009-10. sources like all through process, Industry at a technical State Govts., various analyze and Glance – 2008-09 publications. DGCI & S, publica- disseminate issue. Kolkata, Coal tions the data iii) Statistical Profile Controller, through of Minerals - Kolkata, various 2008-09 issue. Ministry of statistical and iv) Bulletin on Mineral Petroleum &
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 technical Information - Natural Gas, publications. ( Oct. 08- March 09 Ministry of and April-Sept.09) Commerce & v) Bulletin on Mining Industry, Leases, P.L. & RPs, Ministry of 2008. Steel, New vi) Directory of Mines Delhi, DGMS as on 31.3.2009. etc.. Therefore vii) Directory of completion of Mining Leases as on these 31.3.2009. publications are viii) Indian Minerals subject to timely Year Book 2008. receipt of data ix) Directory of from these Mineral Consumers in sources/ India. x) Monograph on chromite. xi) Bulletin on Recent Developments in Explosives &Blasting Technology. xii) Market survey on Copper, Lead & Zinc xiii)Comparative study of Mining Laws of India & three countries viz USA, UK & China will be taken up. The outcome for this scheme is to create
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 database on mines and minerals and to disseminate data through various statistical and technical publications, which are very much useful for planning and taking policy decision by Govt. and mineral industry. The entire mining industry and concerned Govt. departments look to IBM as the agency for providing statistical & other related information on mining and mineral industries in the Country. IBM has also been recognized as one of the sub-system of National Information system of science and technology (NISSAT). 5.Manage- To consider - 15.00 - Recasted project Development of Scheme is ment of environmental proposal for Iron Ore human to be Solid related and Chromite was resources for completed Waste from problems in submitted to Ministry management of in 36 Mining in different geo- for approval. solid waste in months
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 India morphological different geo- from the situations to morphological kick off bring out situations, date. economically inventory on viable mining waste, solutions of etc managing wastes. 6.Computer To develop an - 30.00 - Hiring of consultant for Preparation of Scheme is ised Online Online preparation of DPR, DPR to be Register on National Training of IBM Training of completed Mining Mineral officers in GIS and web IBM Officers in 30 Tenement Information enabling, Procurement months System System by Procurement & and Installation from the linking installation of of Hardware kick off. Central and Hardware and basic and Date . State Govt. software (part), software(part) organizations Field work by geologist 1:4000 scale engaged in for 1:4000 mapping mapping (part) administration (part), Village of mineral Making available cadastral maps resources digitized and geo- on 1:4000 and (excluding reference village toposheets on atomic cadastral maps on 1:50,000 minerals, oil 1:4000 and toposheets Development of and natural on 1:50,000 (part), GIS component gas) in the Hiring consultant and (part) Country. develop-ment of GIS Development of component (part), Registry Hiring consultant and component etc. develop-ment of
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Registry component, application software for linking the same with existing TMIS. Integrating with GIS component and launching the system (part).
Capital - 1.00 - Expendi- ture (Works outlay) 7.Provision Development - 190.00 - Following activities These activities All these The outlay is 10% for NER of mineral will be carried out in will help to activities of the annual Plan sector in NER NE Region: develop the will be Budget, and the (i) Inspection of Mines mineral sector carried out implementation for enforcement of in NE Region. during depends on the provision of MCDR. 2009-10. requirements as (ii) Beneficiation tests received from the on low grade ores and NE States. minerals. (iii) Extend consultancy services to mining industry as and when request received. (iv) Impart training to personnel of mining industry and State Govts.
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 (v) Providing instruments/ equipment to the state governments of NE States to strengthen their capabilities for development of minerals in their states. For 3055.00 - - maintaining basic administrative expenses of IBM Total (IBM) 3055.00 - Non-Plan
Total (IBM) 3055.00 1900.00 -
4 Bharat As BGML was closed, . Gold therefore, Mines Ltd. no quantifiable For deliverables. meeting expenses on main- tenance of essential services.
Total:BGML 150.00 -
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 (Non-Plan)_ 5 Hindustan . Copper Ltd.
Replace- For achieving 4000.00 The following are the The 2009-10 Without R&R, ment & Maximum major equipment which replacement the overall Renewals utilization of have been proposed to and renewal production target the existing be purchased: expenditure can not be plant and 1. JDT/LPDT would be achieved. mines 2. Compressor undertaken to machinery by 2000 C F M. maintain the replacement 3. LHD. existing level of and renewals. 4. G B Cars. production/targ 5. Major repair of etting higher Flash furnace, production Boiler, levels by ESP,Refinery maintaining the etc. availability of 6. Replacement of equipment/servi 2 Rod mills. ces at mines 7. Replacement of and plants. Ore Concentrate However, HCL Filter. has fixed up 8. Replacement of production rotating targets during assembly. of 2009-10 at SO2 Blower. 35,000 MT of 9. Front End MIC and Loader. 18,500 MT of 10. Dumper. Copper Cathode
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 11. Engine production as Transmission. compared to 12. Slag Pot Car. 37,200 MT 13. Electric MIC and Blowers for 45,000 MT convertor Copper Cathode operation. during 2008-09 keeping in mind KCC smelter shutdown due to adverse LME copper prices currently prevailing and exploring sale of excess MCP MIC. With steady operation, efficiency parameters like, recovery,yield and specific consumption of inputs would also improve.
Total:HCL 4000.00
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 6 Other . Pro- grammes: S&T Research & R&D Projects Conti- Development catering to the national nuous work on requirements and for nature of mining & building the research
non-ferrous capabilities and work. metals. strength of the mineral & non-ferrous metals.
Total : (S&T) 300.00 682.00
Plan For 613.00 meeting of the salary of three autonomous bodies(JN ARDDC, NIRM & NIMH, Int.Bodies and for National Mineral Awards.
Total : (S&T) 613.00 Non-Plan
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 Total : (S&T) 613.00 300.00 682.00 7 National . Alumi- nium Company Ltd.
1.New Increase in - - 95200.00 The project is under Production at Full rated Schemes Capacity : commissioning and it is the following capacity 1.(a) 1.Bauxite expected that the final major plant on the Phase-II Mines 48 commissioning will be from the expanded Expansion : Lakh to 63 completed during the additional capacity 1. Alumina Lakh ton , second quarter of the capacity is to be -4th 2.Alumina year 2009-10. The projected at the achieved stream, refinery : quantifiable outcome is following by Sep- 2. 15.75 Lakh to production from Levels 09. Aluminium 21 Lakh ton additional capacity Units - 4th Pot smelter : 3.45 1. bauxite : 7.8 Line, Lakh to 4.6 Lakh ton, 3. IX and X Lakh ton , 2. alumina units of 3.CPP : 960 hydrate: 2.45 CPP MW to 1200 Lakh ton MW 3.Aluminium 0.9 Lakh ton 4. power: 820 MU 1.(b)Utkal To cater coal - - 5400.00 The project is under No output is Major 1. Completion of E-Coal requirement implementation and is projected project Land acquisition of 9th, 10th, scheduled to be during the year activity to Units of CPP completed during such as (240MW). 2010-11. After Land and
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 completion of the site project the coal developm production will be 20 ent, Lakh ton per year. procureme nt of plant and machinery , land acquisitio n etc. are expected to start by Sep-09 1.(c) To cater the - - 100.00 Only meant for pre No output is Pre 1.Allocation of Pottangi bauxite project activities. project during project Mines by the /new Mines requirement the plan year. activities Authorities. of the alumina to be refinery when completed the production . from fourth stream takes off. 1.(d)Up To expand the 600.00 Only meant for pre No output is Pre gradation fourth stream project activities. project during project of Alumina of alumina the plan year activities plant plant capacity to be from 5.25 completed Lakh Ton to 7.0 Lakh ton by improving in technology
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 taken from Alumina Pechiney. 1(e)Green Exploring for - - 6300.00 Only meant for various No output is DFR field setting of a studies and projected activities projects Smelter Plant consultancies. during the plan to be to produce year. completed Aluminium in . the energy rich countries Indonesia, Iran by utilising Cheap Coal and Gas based Gas in setting- up a power plant & utilizing surplus alumina available after 2nd phase expansion. 1.(f)IIIrd To expand the - - 1500.00 Only meant for No output is DFR Phase capacity of preproject activities. projected activities Expansion Mines, during the plan to be Alumina and year. completed Smelter by . adding another
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 stream and power plant. 2.Schemes To maintain - - 30000.00 Rated capacity is to be Projected Plan aimed at the maintained at each of outcome at the outlay to Maximis- production/ the following major Units. From the be spent ing Productivity plants Units. existing out to Benefits. in different capacity for maintain Additions/ segments of major products; the rated Modifi- the company. 1.Bauxite : 48 capacity. cations/ Lakh ton , Renewals/ 2.Alumina : Replace- 15.75 Lakh ton ments 3.Aluminium: (AMRs) 3.45 Lakh ton 3. power: 5690 MU Total: - - 139100.00 NALCO
8 Construc- Building 700.00 GSI(i)Construction of . tion construction Training Institute in Geological Complex,Hyderabad,(ii Survey of )Constr.of Office cum India Laboratory Complex,Shilong,(iii) Auditorium and Chemical Laboratory Complex,Bangalore,(iv )Office buldg.complex at Guindy,Chennai,(v) Office bldg.cum
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1 2 3 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 5 6 7 8 residential complex,Lucknow and (vi) Constr.of Guest House at Jaipur.
Building 100.00 IBM :-Constr. of construction Office bldg. at in Indian Bhubaneswar and Bureau of Guwahati Mines
Total: 800.00 Constructions 9 Secretariat 1498.00 - - . Proper This provision is for Secretariat expenditure of the Ministry Total: (Sectt. 1498.00 - - Proper) Non-Plan
GRAND 39800.00 20000.00 144782.00 TOTAL:
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DETAILS OF ACTUAL ACHIEVEMENTS VIS A VIS INTENDED OUTCOMES INDICATED IN OUTCOME BUDGET 2007-08
Sl. Name of the Objectives/ Outlay Outlay Quantifiable Deliverables Processes / Achievements Remarks No. Scheme/ Outcome 2007-08 2007-08 Timeliness Programme (BE) (RE) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Geological Survey of India. (i) Survey & Creation and 2938.00 3887.00 (i) Specialised Most of the (i) Specialised (i) There was an Mapping updating of Thematic Mapping : 5597 target fixed Thematic Mapping: acute shortage of national Sq.km. were 5742 Sqkm. Domestic Travel geoscientific (ii) Systematic Geological achieved (ii) Systematic Expenditure information Mapping : 699 Sq.km. but some Geological Mapping: (DTE) fund in the first half of the and knowledge (iii)Geochemical Mapping constraints 885 Sq.km. F.Y. 2007-08, for base through 24858.40 Sq.km. are given (iii) Geochemical which shortfall ground, marine (iv) Geophysical Mapping under Mapping :24526 resulted in some and airborne 20800 Sq.km. remarks Sq.km of the field-based surveys. (v) Multisensor Survey: wherever (iv) Geophysical targets including 28050 Sq.km. the shortfall Mapping: 23707 drilling. were there Sq.km/ (v) Multisensor
Survey : 15992 lkm.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (vi) Marine Survey : (vi) Marine Survey : (ii) Drilling: Parametric studies within Parametric studies Shortfall due to law EEZ & beyond within EEZ & and order problem in (a)Bathymetry: 13500 lkm. beyond the states of (b)Magnetic:13500 lkm (a)Bathymetry Jharkhand, Orissa, Systematic Coverage within 3349 lkm Karnataka and forest TW)” 2840 sqkm (b)Magnetic clearance problems Bathymety: 2210 lkm) 2015 lkm in Jharkhand, Shallow seismic: 1560 lkm Systematic Coverage Chattishgarh and within TW 3124 Karnataka. Sq.km (iii)Airborne Survey Bathymety 2819 lkm :Multisensor Survey Shallow seismic had to start late due 1028 lkm to non-availability of spare parts till the first week of January 2008.
2.Mineral Identification 1175.00 2328.00 (i)Large Scale Mapping Most of (i)Large Scale (iv) Marine Survey: Exploration as well as 1169.56 Sq.km. the Mapping 1316.50 (a) The research preliminary target Sq.km. vessel R.V. Samudra assessment of (ii)Detailed Mapping fixed Manthan has been the mineral 32.403 Sq.km. were (ii)Detailed Mapping sent to Colombo for resources. (iii)Drilling 80832.20 m achieved 33.89 Sq.km. dry-docking, major but repair, installation of some multi-beam echo- constrai (iii)Drilling sounder system nts are 69935.66m during the later part
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4.Research Study of 396.00 722.00 (1:50,000 scale) 1000 Most of Antarctica expedition & Antarctic and Sq.km. the launched in Deveopment Aretic target November ’07. and other Continent fixed Mapping could not Exploration were be taken up due to
achieved logistics and but inclement weather. Petrology, 63 Nos. some However, other Palaeontology, constrai research projects Geochrono- nts are were continued in given Antarctica.
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Annesure-II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6.Human Training in 100.00 344.00 32 Types of courses Most of 28 Typee of courses Resources specialised 32 No. of courses the 40 No. of courses Develop- fields for target ment upgradation fixed of technology were and expertise. achieved but some constrai nts are given under remarks whereve r she shortfall were there.
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Annesure-II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7.Moderni- Moderni- 5536.00 5866.00 - Most of - sation sation and the & expansion of target Replaceent laboratories fixed and survey were facilities achieved aiming at but refurbishing some and constrai upgrading the nts are in-house given capabilities under of GSI. remarks whereve r she shortfall were there.
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Annesure-II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8.Provision Development 1230.00 1. Survey Mapping Survey Mapping: for NER of North i)Syst.Geological Mapping i)Syst.Geological Eastern 699 Sq.km. Mapping 885 Sq.km Areas ii)Specialised Thematic ii)Specialised Mapping 225 Sq.km. Thematic Mapping iii)Geochemical .Mapping 267 Sqkm. 2958.40 Sq.km. iii)Geochemical iv)Geophysical Mapping .Mapping 2137.20 1560 Sq.km. Sq.km. 2.Mineral Exploration iv)Geophysical (i)Large Scale Mapping 3.37 Mapping 1300 Sqkm. Sqkm. (ii)Detailed Mapping 1.37 Mineral Exploration: Sqkm. (i)Large Scale (iii)Drilling 832m Mapping 2.30 3.Specialised: 12 items Sq.km. 4.R&D: 3 items (ii)Detailed Mapping 5.Information 3.30 Sq.km. Dissemination-5 items (iii)Drilling 738m 3.Specialised- completed 4.R&D: completed 5.Information Dissemination: completed
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GSI This is for 20414.00 20371.00 (Non-Plan) maintaining basic Adminis- trative expenses of GSI. Total: GSI 20414.00 20371.00 Non-Plan
2. Mineral Exploration Corpora- tion
Limited (i)Promo- Proving of 1100.00 1100.00 (i) Drilling: 24,000 mts. One i) Drilling : 14,925 · Exploration on tional Mineral year mts approved scheme Reserves (ii)Dev. mining :1000m ii)Dev. Mining: NIL for iron ore at iii) The exploration Ghatkuri East and (iii)Associated geological was carried out on 6 for gold at Timran activities schemes. Out of Mata, Maruda & (mapping, survey, sampling which 2 were for copper at analysis, geological report continued from Dholamala could and ore body modeling). 2006-07, while not commence for
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(ii) Replacement 800.00 800.00 Replacement of old plants During Rs. 415 laks were Less utilisation of Capital of old plants (I&EBR) (I&EBR) & equipment. the year utilized. fund is attributed to & equipment. non availability of specialised plant & equipment needed for exploration work, off the shelf.
Total: 1900.00 1900.00 MECL
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in mining minerals, protection areas, by of environment and carrying out monitoring of regular community inspections/ development. studies of mines, other than coal, petroleum & natural gas, atomic minerals & minor minerals.
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Annesure-II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2.Mineral To ensure 504.05 505.00 Following activities under Annual During the period 66 Shortfall in Beneficia- value this scheme are carried out Program Ore Dressing achieving the annual tion Studies addition to in IBM's 3 laboratories and me : Ore Investigations, targets in respect of – the low grade pilot plant situated at Dressing 46,804 Chemical Ore Dressing Utilization ores, which Nagpur, Ajmer and Investig Analysis and 2,390 Investigation and of low are otherwise Bangalore. Ore Dressing ations - Mineralogical Chemical Analysis grade and going as Investigations - 70, 70, Examinations were was due to shortage sub grade wastes and to Chemical Analysis-50,000, Chemica carried out. In of man power. The ores and help directly Mineralogical Examinations l addition, 12 in- activities have analysis of or indirectly -2,300 Analysis plant studies/ plant ensured value environ- to the mineral In-plant studies – as and -50,000, visits were carried addition to low /sub- mental industry for when required. Mineral out. grade ores and samples. optimum ogical optimum recovery of exploitation Examina ores and minerals. of mineral tions - Environmental resources of 2,300. parameters could be the country. In-plant monitored through Further, studies – analysis of analysis of as and environmental air, water, when samples. solid wastes required Incidentally, revenue etc. for of Rs. 117.12 lakhs monitoring of was generated. mine effluent parameters are also being carried out.
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Annesure-II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3.Techno- To estimate 297.45 497.00 Updation of NMI as on 1-4- Complet Updation of NMI as Updated NMI logical up- the National 2005 will be completed, ion of all on 1.4.2005. facilitates planners to gradation Mineral summary out puts and activities i) Summary output formulate plans & and Reserves & analytical notes for all the 65 during for all the 65 strategies for Moderni- Preparation minerals will be generated. the year minerals generated . exploration & zation of Mineral Qualitative revision of NMI 2007-08. ii) Analytical notes exploitation of Maps with as on 1.4.2005 and updation for 65 minerals mineral deposits and forest of data on RP areas will be prepared. entrepreneurs to overlays, done. iii) Qualitative make investment To ensure 100 Multi-Mineral analysis for 65 decisions. Multi development Leasehold Maps along with minerals completed. mineral maps enable of new forest overlays in respect of Updation of to chalk out future mining Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu RP/PL/ML data plans for ecological methods for (part) will be prepared. 193 documents sustainable scientific and Technical Consultancy received were development of systematic Services - 5-7 Mining/ processed and data mineral deposits. development Geological assignments will incorporated. Consultancy/ of mineral be completed Preparation of multi- research oriented resources, Mining Research mineral Leasehold studies on mining, including Assignments : Regional maps geology, environmenta Environmental Impact 120 multi-minerals environment etc. l Assessment of one area, 2 maps (Maharashtra - have benefited management Environmental/ ground 43 and Tamil Nadu – mineral industry for of mines. vibration studies and 77) alongwith forest carrying out To develop 1-2 geo-technical overlays were scientific and the Human investigations will be prepared. systematic resources and completed. T.C. Assignments development of infrastructure Training: 08 mining/ .
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16 courses will be geological mineral resources conducted. assignments were including completed. environmental MR Assignments management of 09 assignments mines. completed. 130 IBM officials Training : and 277 industry 16 courses personnel were conducted. benefited through the training programmes. Incidentally, revenue of Rs. 33.86 lakhs was generated through the activities under this scheme.
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MCDR. during consultancy report iii) Report on Study Capital 121.00 0.00 2007-08. of Ground Vibration was submitted to the outlay (ii) Beneficiation tests on due to blasting at party. Besides, 24 low grade ores and minerals. Khilijhari limestone officials of NE mine of M/s. Region were (iii) Extend consultancy Meghalaya Cements benefited from the services to mining industry Ltd. was submitted. training programmes as and when request conducted by IBM received. iv) Two training exclusively for NE programmes viz. (i) personnel. (iv) Impart training to Meeting Cum Equipment / personnel of mining Industry Workshop on instruments provided Demonstration of to NE States have (v) Providing instruments/ latest equipments in strengthened their equipment to the state mineralogy, chemical capabilities for governments of NE States to analysis and pilot development of strengthen their capabilities plant at Nagpur and minerals in NE for development of minerals (ii) MM (D&R) Act, States. in their states 1957, MCR, 1960 and MCDR 1988 at Shillong were conducted.
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v) Instrument worth Rs. 120.41 lakhs were provided to various NE States.
.Capital - 37.00 Minor works - - - (Works Outlay)
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Non-Plan For 1711.00 1703.00 maintaining basic administrative expenses Grand Total 3411.00 3703.00 (IBM)
4. Bharat 146.00 186.00 As BGML was closed, Gold therefore, no quantifiable Mines Ltd. deliverables. For meeting expenses on mainten ance ofessential services Total: 146.00 186.00 BGML (Non-Plan) 5. Hindustan Copper Limited
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mines- lined papers of tailing and for planning
machinery by disposal system enhanced production replacement 3.Bowl ring for Tentary in future and renewals. Crusher Target:MIC 31000T, 4.Replacement of Deouble Actual:MIC 31378T Deck Screen Cathode 40000T 5. Centrifugal Compressor Actual 44734T 6. Rock Shovel Loaders 7.Software of Mines 8.ERP Hardware & Networks etc.
9.Tailing Dam Work
10.G.B.Cars 11.Fan Blades for main ventilation farn 12.CDSS Engines 13.Front End Loaders Buckets & Space 14.Filter Presss alongwith frame 15.Pumps for RTG set 16.Heat Exchanger foor Refiney.
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1.00* *A token provision for (GBS) conversion of Loan into equity.
Total:HCL 5000.00 7801.00 Plan (I&EBR)
Total:HCL 562.94* *For carrying out the Non-Plan necessary accounting adjustment viz..write down of preference share capital and equity against adjustment of losses. This will be netted by receipt. 6. Other Pro- grammes: S&T Research & *729.00 **728.00 R&D Projects catering to the Continuous nature of *In BE this includes Development national requirements and research work Rs.3.00 crore through budget support and work on for building the capabilities Rs.4.29 crore through mining & and strengths of the mineral i&EBR. non- ferrous & non-ferrous metals. metals. **In RE this includes
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Total: 729.00 728.00 (S&T) Plan
7. National Aluminiu m Company Ltd. A..Scheme To maintain 12500.00 15000.00 Rated capacity is to be Production at the s aimed at the (I&EBR) (I&EBR) maintained at each of the following major Maximising production/pr following major plant Units. plant Units bauxite : Benefits oductivity in Target for major products; 46.85 Lakh tonne, Additions/ different Bauxite : 4800000 MT Alumina hydrate : Modificatio segments of Alumina : 1575000 MT 15.76 lakh tonne ns/Renewal the company Aluminum 3,48,241 MT Aluminum 360457 s/Replacem Power: 5690 MW tonne Power: ents 5609 MW. (AMRs) B.New Increase in 100000.00 120000.00 The project is under Schedule Physical progress of Schemes Capacity : (I&EBR) (I&EBR) implementation and is start up work; refinery 72%, 1(a)Phase- Bauxite scheduled beyond 2007-08. date smelter 68%, CPP II Mines The outcome during the year from 80% Expansion : 4800000 to 2007-08 is Nil. After zero 1. Alumina 6300000 ton, completion of the project date
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Annesure-II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -4th alumina with approved outlay of Rs. (26.10.2 Stream, refinery : 4091 crore (revised project 004) 2. 1575000 to cost at Rs.4403 Cr), the Bauxite Aluminum 2100000 ton expanded output per year i.e. Mines : - 4th Pot Smelter : Bauxite of 63 lakh ton per 42 Line, 345000 to year, Alumina of 21 lakh Months, 3. IX and X 460000 ton, ton per year, power of 1200 Alumina units of CPP : 960 MW and aluminium of 4.60 Refinery CPP MW (120 lakh ton is expected to be 46 MW x 8) to achieved in 2009-10. Months, 1200 MW Smelter (120MW x : 50 10) Months, CPP : 47 months. 1(b)Utkal Allotment of 3000.00 500.00 The project is under Activitie Approval of revised E-Coal a new captive (I&EBR) (I&EBR) implementation and is s for mining lease coal mine by scheduled beyond 2008-09. environ application is GOI to cater After completion of the mental pending with Govt. the project the coal production clearance of Orissa, Land requirement will be 20 lakh TPY. , acquisition process is of 9th, 10th, diversio under progress. 11th and 12th n of Units of CPP forest land, approval of Mining lease
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Annesure-II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1(e)Middle Exploring for 100.00 100.00 Only meant for DPR Outcom Alternative overseas east project setting of a (I&EBR) (I&EBR) e will locations in Coal rich (renamed as Smelter plant depend Indonesia, South Greenfield to produce on Africa and Iran has project) aluminum in investme been identified. the energy nt rich middle decision. east region by utilizing cheap gas in setting-up a power plant and utilizing surplus alumina of 12 Lakh .Ton available after 2nd phase expansion. Total: 115800.00* 135800.00 *This is funded through NALCO * internal & extra budgetary resources. (I&EBR) 8. Construc- Building 600.00 500.00 GSI – (i)Construction of Continuat tion construction Residential Qtrs.at ion of (Plan GBS) of GSI & Lucknow,(ii)Construction of Schemes IBM Auditorium and Guest House at WR,Jaipur,(ii)Constr.of
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9. Sectt. 966.00 966.00 Not quantifiable. This is for Proper regulation of Mines and This prov. Development of Minerals is for Sectt. under the control of Union. expdr of Ministry.
Total:Sectt. 966.00 966.00 Proper (Non-Plan)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Grand 16000.00 19600.00 Total: (Plan)GBS
Grand 122029.00 144829.00 Total: I&EBR
Grand 138029.00 164429.00 Total Plan Out Lay
Grand 23570.00 79853.00 Total: Non-Plan (GBS)
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Annexure – III DETAILS OF ACTUAL ACHIEVEMENTS VIS-A-VIS INTENDED OUTCOMES INDICATED IN OUTCOME BUDGET, 2008-09 (Rs. Lakhs)
S. Name of the Objectives/ Outlay 2008-09 Quantifiable Processes / Achievements Remarks/Risks No. Scheme/ Outcome Deliverables Timeliness Programme BE RE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Geological Survey of India
(i)Survey & Creation 4515.00 4505.00 i)Specialised Continuation of i)Specialised The envisaged targets in some Mapping and Thematic Schemes from Thematic field activities could not be Mapping(in Mapping(in achieved during F.Y. 2008-09 updating of the last such as in Systematic national sqkm)6340 Financial Year sqkm)6399 ii)Systematic ii)Systematic Geological Mapping, GCM, geoscienti- (2007-08) and GPM, marine bathymetry and Geological Geological fic the quantified magnetic and mineral Mapping(in Mapping(in information outputs will be exploration, mainly due to (a) sqkm)356 sqkm)280 state and national level general and iii)Geochemical completed as iii)Geochemical elections during the prime knowledge Mapping(in per schedule. Mapping(in time of the field seasons has base sqkm)21459.60 sqkm)18617.00 put an impact in achieving the through iv)Geophysical iv)Geophysical envisaged targets in field ground, Mapping(in Mapping(in activities. Other reasons for marine and sqkm)23205 sqkm)20939.50 shortfall are due to (b) delay in v)Multisensor v)Multisensor forest clearance; (c) law and airborne order problem; Survey(in lkm)27264 Survey(in surveys. Marine Survey: lkm)27737 Parametric Studies Marine Survey: within EEZ & Parametric Studies within EEZ &
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 beyond beyond (d) adverse terrain (a)Bathymetry(lkm) (a)Bathymetry(lkm) condition (e) Research vessel R.V. 12375 11284 $ Samudra has b)Magnetic b)Magnetic undergone major (lkm)12375 (lkm)11284 $ repair during annual vii)Systematic vii)Systematic lay-off, for dry Coverage Coverage docking and installation of Reson within within deepwater multibeam TW(sqkm)3900 TW(sqkm)3235 system resulting major shortfall.
(ii)Mineral Identifica- 2170.00 2350.00 (i) Large Scale Continuation (i) Large Scale $$ 27th Antarctica Exploration tion as Mapping of Schemes Mapping Expedition (winter) from the last completed. well as (sqkm)1129.58 (sqkm)1108.80 Laboratory and other preliminary (ii)Detailed Mapping Financial (ii)Detailed processing job at HQ assessment (sqkm)30.648 Year (2007- Mapping continued. of the (iii)Drilling(m) 08) and the (sqkm)25.305 28th Antarctica mineral 74498.79 quantified (iii)Drilling(m) Expedition flagged off on 31st Dec 2009 resources. outputs will 63078.03 be completed as per schedule. (iii)Specialised Geoscienti 272.00 470.00 (in nos.)76 Continua- (in nos.)76 Investigation fic input tion of Pros.cont to water Schemes resource from the last develop- Financial ment, Year (2007- transport 08) and the
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and quantified miscellane outputs will ous civil be engineer- completed ing as per projects. schedule. Geo- environ- mental investiga- tions for both regional and site specific studies. Greater emphasis on natural hazard studies and disaster manage- ment including earth- quake and landslide zonation studies.
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(iv)Research & Study of 637.00 800.00 Continuation Development Antarctic 8 nos of Schemes and Other and Arctic from the last Exploration Continent Financial Year (2007- 08) and the quantified outputs will be completed as per schedule.
Petrology, (in nos.) 55 (in nos.) 55 Palaeon- (Commenced) tology, Geochro- nology,
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Photo Geology and Remote Sensing etc. for support to various ongoing projects and to sort out the identified problems.
(v) Computer- 1396.00 1600.00 Continuation Infor- ised (in nos.)55 of Schemes (in nos.) 55 mation archival, from the last Pros.cont Dissemi- analyses, Financial nation retrieval Year (2007- of 08) and the geoscienti quantified
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -fic data outputs will and be creation of completed theme- as per based schedule. relational database. Dissemina tion of data through maps, publica- tions, customi- zation etc. (vi)Human Training 260.00 260.00 (No. of Types/No. Continuation (No. of Types/No.. Resources in construction of Schemes construction Develop specialise 32(37 courses) from the last 27(38 courses) ment d fields Financial for Year (200- upgradatio 08) and the n of quantified technolog outputs will y and be expertise. completed as per schedule.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (vii)Modernisa- Modernisa 5150.00 4780.00 - Continuation - tion and tion and of Schemes Replacement expansion from the last of Financial laboratorie Year (2007- s and 08) and the survey quantified facilities outputs will aiming at be refurbishi completed ng and as per upgrading schedule. the in- house capabilitie s of GSI. (viii)Provision Develop 1600 - 1.Survey Mapping 1.Survey Mapping for NER ment of i)Syst.Geological i)Syst.Geological North Mapping(Sq.km.)356 Mapping(Sq.km.) Eastern ii)Specialised 280 Areas Thematic Mapping(in ii)Specialised sq.km)480 Thematic iii)Geochemical Mapping(in sq.km)- Maping(sq.km) 485 2112 iii)Geochemical iv)Geophysical Maping(sq.km) Mapping(sq.km.) 1062 1400 iv)Geophysical 2. Mineral Mapping(sq.km.) Exploration: 500 (i)Large Scale 2. Mineral
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Mapping(sq.km.) Exploration: 221.60 (i)Large Scale (ii)Detailed Mapping Mapping(sq.km.) (sq.km)1.00 137.70 (iii)Drilling(m) (ii)Detailed 1000. Mapping 3.Specialised (sq.km)0.86 *Initially specific Investigation 9 items (iii)Drilling(m)0* drilling unit was 4.R&D 2 items 3.Specialised- not available and 5.Inf.Dissemination - completed latter on law and 1 items 4.R&D- completed order problem cropped out. 5.Inf.Dissemination –completed.
Total: 16000.00 14765.00 (GSI) Plan
This is for 21158.00 30506.00 maintaining basic Administrative expenses of GSI
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total: 21158.00 30506.00 (GSI) Non-Plan
Grand 37158.00 45271.00 Total (GSI) 2. Mineral Explora tion Corpora tion Ltd. (MECL)
i) Drilling : · Exploration (i)Promotional Proving of 1200.00 900.00 i) Drilling : 16,800 One year 8,500 mts on approved Mineral mts ii) The exploration scheme for iron Reserves was carried out on ore at Ghatkuri ii)Associated 10 schemes, out of East and for geological activities which five schemes gold at Timran (mapping, survey, namely Bhukia East Mata, Maruda sampling, analysis, for gold, Dhani & for copper at geological report and Basri for copper & Dholamala and ore body modelling. gold and Satkui- exploration at Khetri South for Rupa for copper in Dolomite could Rajasthan, Dhobani not commence Mine for copper for want of and Parasi for gold forest clearance.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 in Jharkhand, was being continued from the previous year, while five new scheme namely Rewara & Ganeshpura for lead-zinc, Bajta north for copper in Rajasthan , Parasi Phase-II for gold, Jharkahnd and Jiajuri Phase-II for glass sand in Assam were commenced during the year. iii) Four Geological Reports of Copper & gold were submitted establishing 25.24 million tonnes of reserves. The details are given below in summary. iv) Rs.900 lakhs released by Ministry of Mines. v) The quantifiable deliverable in column 6 are as per
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 the initial budget proposal of Rs. 1,200 lakhs.
(ii)Capital Replacem 800.00 800.00 Replacement of old During the Rs.516 lakhs were Less utilisation of ent of old plants & equipment. year utilized. fund is attributed plants & to non availability equipment of specialised . plant & equipment needed for exploration work, off the shelf. Total: 2000.00 1700.00 Funded partly MECL (Rs.800.00 lakh)both in (BE & RE) through I&EBR 3. Indian Bureau To ensure 623.00 977.00 Inspection of Mines Annual During the year, Consequent to of Mines(IBM) systematic for enforcement of Programme 2645 mines were inspection of (i)Inspection of and MCDR and approval : Inspection inspected and 12 mines, 1963 mines for sustainabl of Mining of mines - Regional Mining violations were scientific and e Plans/Scheme of 2500 Geological Studies pointed out to the systematic developm Mining- 2500, Regional completed mine owners & mining, mineral ent of Regional Mining Mining during this period conservation and mineral Geological Studies – Geological 1088 violations mines resources, 12 Studies – 12 were rectified; 56 environment. promotion Mining plans, scheme prosecutions of of mining & mine launched; 29 conservati closure plans, cases decided and
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 on of prepared by the 21 compounded. minerals, lessees are being Besides, 387 protection approved by IBM and Mining Plans, of mine are being monitored 364 Schemes of environme for their effective mining and 40 nt through implementation. final mine statutory Closure Plans enforceme approved. nt of MM Incidentally, (D&R) revenue of Rs. Act 1957, 14.92 lakhs was MCDR generated. These 1988 and activities have relevant contributed to provisions systematic & of MCR scientific 1960 and development of communit mineral deposits, y conservation of developm minerals, ent in protection of mining environment and areas, by monitoring of carrying community out development regular inspection s/studies of mines, other than coal,
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 petroleum & natural gas, atomic minerals & minor minerals. (ii)Mineral 530.00 641.00 Following activities Annual During the year, 68 40 Ore Dressing Beneficiation under this scheme Programme Ore Dressing Investigations Studies – are carried out in : Ore Investigations , and 2,724 utilization of low IBM's 3 laboratories Dressing 49,108 Chemical Chemical grade and sub and pilot plants Investigatio Analysis Analysis were in grade ores and situated at Nagpur, ns - 70, and 2,366 progress. analysis of Ajmer and Chemical Mineralogical The activities environmental Bangalore. Analysis - Examinations were under this scheme samples. Ore Dressing 50,000 carried out. have ensured Investiga-tions - 70, In addition, 10 In- value addition to Chemical Analysis - Mineralogic plant studies / Plant low /sub-grade 50,000 al visits were carried ores and optimum Mineralogical Examinatio out. recovery of ores Examinations - ns - 2,300. and minerals. 2,300. In-plant In-plant Environmental studies - as and studies - as parameters could when required. and when be monitored required. through analysis of environmental samples. Incidentally, revenue of Rs. 109.48 lakhs was generated.
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(iii)Techno- 312.00 458.00 Updation of NMI as Completion Updation of NMI as Updated NMI logical on 1-4-2005 - of all these on 1-4-2005: An facilitates upgradation & Handbook on activities ad-hoc publication planners to Modernization National Mineral during the “National Mineral formulate plans Inventory as on 1-4- year 2008- Inventory at a & strategies for 2005 will be 09. Glance (as on exploration & prepared. 1.4.2005)” was exploitation of Updation of data on released. Besides , mineral deposits RP/PL/ML: Updation chapters for all the and entrepreneurs of data on RP areas 65 minerals to make granted & monitoring prepared for the investment progress of PL/ML Handbook and it is decisions. Multi granted under print. mineral maps Preparation of Multi- Updation of data on enable to chalk Mineral Maps : RP/PL/ML: out future plans Preparation of 100 184 documents for ecological multi mineral maps received were sustainable along with forest processed and data development of overlays in respect of incorporated & 04 mineral deposits. Rajasthan will be Quarterly Reports Consultancy/ prepared. sent to Ministry. research oriented Technical Preparation of studies on Consultancy Services Multi-Mineral mining, geology, - Maps: environment etc. 5-7 100 multi-minerals have benefited Mining/Geological leasehold maps mineral industry Assignments will be with corresponding for carrying out completed. forest overlays in scientific and Mining Research respect of systematic Assignments : Rajasthan on a development of
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 02 Environmental/ scale 1:50,000 mineral resources ground vibration prepared. including studies and 02 geo- Technical environmental technical Consultancy: management of investigations will be 13 mining / mines. completed. geological survey 104 IBM officials Training - 16 courses assignments and 180 industry will be conducted . completed. personnel were Mining Research: benefited through 09 assignments training completed. programmes. Training : Incidentally, 16 courses revenue of Rs. conducted. 62.83 lakhs was generated through the activities under this scheme.
(iv)Collection, To collect 134.00 184.00 Following All these During the period Slippages are due processing, data on publications will be publications following to want of dissemination of mines and prepared / released : will be publications were adequate data on mines minerals i) Monthly Statistics prepared / released : manpower. and minerals through of Mineral released i)MSPM 17 issues Statistical & through various statutory Production - 12 during the (April 07 to August technical publications returns issues (Jan-Dec.2008) year 2008) publications and other ii) Indian Mineral 2008-09. ii) Bulletin on released have means Industry at a Mining Leases and facilitated in with a Glance - 01 issue. Prospecting disseminating view to iii) Statistical Profile Licences, 2006. data on mines and process, of Minerals - 01 iii)National Mineral minerals.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 analyze issue. Inventorry at a Incidentally, and iv) Bulletin on Glance (as on revenue of Rs. disseminat Mineral Information - 1.4.2005). 8.94 lakhs was e the data ( Oct. 07- March 08 iv)Circulars issued genera-ted through and April-Sept.08) to Recognised through sale of various v) Bulletin on Mining Qualified Persons publications / statistical Leases, P.L. & RPs, (from 25.3.1991 to data. and 2007. 01.10.2007) technical vi) Directory of v) 02 issues of publicatio Mines as on Bulletin of Mineral ns. 31.3.2008. Information, April- vii) Directory of Sept., 2007 & Mining Leases as on Oct.2007- March 31.3.2008. 2008) viii) Indian Minerals vi) Indian Minerals Year Book 2007. Year Book, 2007. ix) Directory of Mineral Consumers Other publications in India. are at various stages x) Monograph on of chromite. preparation/complet xi) Bulletin on ion. Recent Developments in Explosives &Blasting Technology. xii)Bulletin on Application of Rock Mechanics in surface and underground excavations.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 xiii) Market survey on Copper, Lead & Zinc.( Drafting will be initiated)
5. Management To 60.00 0.00 Preliminary work Scheme is Project proposal Need to continue of Solid Waste consider connected with mines to be has been recasted the project is from Mining in environme site visit by IBM - completed and sent to the being examined India ntal Global Consultant, in 36 Ministry. in the Ministry. related site visit by IBM - months problems Global Consultant, from the in training abroad for kick off different IBM officials, date. geo- equipment selection, morpholo calling quotations, gical preparation of format situations to obtain information to bring on solid waste and out waste economica characterization, lly viable initiation of activities solutions for procurement of of equipment and managing satellite imagery, wastes. mine site broad inventory & waste stream characterization. 6. Computerised To 50.00 0.00 Procurement and Scheme is A meeting of the Manner of Online Register develop installation of to be representatives of implementa-tion of Mining an Online hardware and basic completed GSI, ISRO, NIC, shall be capacity
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tenement National software, in 30 DMG (Karnataka) building in one System Mineral development of months & DMG State ie. Goa and Informatio software and linking from the (Chattisgarh) and one district each n System the same with kick off Chief project Co- in remaining 10 by linking existing data base date. ordinator & officers mineral rich Central system (TMIS) concerned from States. and State available with IBM. IBM, was held for Govt. Digitization of village defining data organizati maps of mineral rich domain in respect ons states, displaying the of registry engaged information component. in pertaining to mining Revised proposal administra tenements in was submitted to tion of graphical form and the SFC. The mineral other details in project was resources textual form. recommended by (excluding SFC & approved by atomic MoM. minerals, oil and natural gas) in the Country. 7.Provision for Developm 190.00 0.00 Following activities Completion i) 55 mines/areas 55 Mines / areas NER ent of will be carried out in of all these were inspected. inspected for mineral NE Region: activities ii)A consultancy enforcement of sector in (i) Inspection of during assignment on MCDR/ disposal NER Mines for 2008-09. preparation of of mining plans. enforcement of Operational Plan A consultancy provision of MCDR. for opencast coal report was (ii) Beneficiation mining including submitted to the
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 tests on low grade EIA was party. 21 officials ores and minerals. completed. of NE Region (iii) Extend iii)chemical were benefited consultancy services analysis of 254 low from the training to mining industry as grade ore samples program-mes and when request for 2542 radicals conducted by received. completed. IBM. Equipment / (iv) Impart training to iv) Two training instruments personnel of mining programmes vis. (i) provided to NE industry and State Workshop-cum- States have Govts. meeting of NE strengthened their (v) Providing personnel at capabilities for instruments/ Nagpur & (ii) development of equipment to the Workshop on minerals in NE state governments of MMDR Act 1957, States. NE States to MCR 1960 & strengthen their MCDR 1988 at capabilities for Gangtok were development of conducted. minerals in their iii) Equipment / states instruments worth Rs. 46.72 lakhs were provided to various NE States.
Capital 1.00 1.00 Expenditure (Works outlay) Plan Total 1900.00 2261.00 (IBM)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (IBM ) For 1786.00 2633.00 Non-Plan maintain- ing basic administr- ative expenses Grand 3686.00 4894.00 Total (IBM) 4. Bharat Gold 201.00 201.00 As BGML was Mines Limited closed,therefore, no (BGML) quantifiable deliverables. For meeting expenses on maintenance of essential services. Total: 201.00 201.00 BGML (Non- Plan)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5. Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) 1.Replacement For 6000.00 6000.00 The following are the Replacement & & Renewal achieving (I&EBR) (I&EBR) major equipment Renewals is a maximum which have been continuous process utilization purchased/ordered:- to achieve the BE of the production targets existing 1. Concentrate vis-à-vis are as plant and under: Burner mines- Targets for 2008- machinery 2.Skieps 09: by MIC-37200T 3.Spectometer replace- Cathode –45000 T ment and 4.Transmission for Targets upto renewals. 31.3.009: LHD. MIC-37200 T 5.Dozer Cathode-45000 T Actuals upto 6.G.B.Cars 31.3.2009: 7.ERP Hardware MIC- 27589 T Cathode-30035 T 8.Dumpers
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total: HCL 6000.00 6000.00 Funded wholly Plan through I&EBR
6 Other Programmes: S&T
Research 700.00* 700.00* R&D Projects *(Rs.300.00 lakhs & catering to the from Gross Develop national requirements Budget Support ment work and for building the and Rs.400.00 on mining capabilities and lakhs from & non- strengths of the Internal & Extra ferrous mineral & non- Budgetary metals. ferrous metals. Resources.
Total: (S&T) 700.00 700.00 Funded partly Plan (Rs.400.00 lakhs) both in (BE & RE) through I&EBR
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 For meeting the 343.00 429.00 salary of three autonomous bodies(JNARDD C,NIRM & NIMH) contribution to international bodies and for National Mineral Awards
Total :(S&T) 343.00 429.00 Non-Plan
Grand 1043.00 1129.00 Total (S & T) 7. National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO)
A.Schemes To 24100.00 17500.00 Rated capacity is to Production at the aimed at maintain be maintained at each following major maximizing the of the following plant Units bauxite benefits production major plant Units : 4,700,027 ton, Additions/ /productiv bauxite : 4800000 alumina hydrate: Modifications/ ity in ton, 1,576,500 ton Renewals/ different alumina Hyd: aluminium 3,61,341 Replacements segments 1575000 ton ton power: 5541
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (AMRs) of the aluminium 345000 MU Company ton power: 5690 MU
B.New Schemes Increase 160000.00 150000.00 The targeted 1. 1st 1. Bauxite, 1. Phase-II in production is as smelting pot Alumina Hyd and Expansion : Capacity : under : Production at was power Production 1. Alumina -4th Bauxite the following major commission Nil each. Stream, Mines plant Units bauxite : ed on 26th 2.Production Of 2. Aluminium - 4800000 125000 ton, December Metal is 4,526 MT 4th Pot Line, to alumina hydrate: 2008, total of out of the new 3. IX and X 6300000 45000 ton aluminium 120 pots are capacity. units of CPP ton, 7000 ton power: commission Alumina 55 MU ed by March Refinery : 2009. 1575000 Balance 120 to are expected 2100000 to be ton commission Smelter : ed by Sep- 345000 to 09 460000 2. Boiler of ton, CPP : unit 9 boiler 960 MW lighted on (120 MW 26.10.08 x 8) to 1200 MW (120MW x 10)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2. Utkal E-Coal Allotment 3000.00 1400.00 The project is under Activities The lease deed for of a new implementation and for 108 Acres has captive is scheduled beyond environment already been coal mine 2008-09 al clearance, executed . revised by GOI to diversion of mining lease cater to forest land, application was coal approval of submitted in Aug- requireme Mining 08 and approval of nt of 9th, lease and Govt. of Orissa is 10th, 11th land awaited.. and 12th acquisition Units of are CPP underway 3. Middle east To utilise 300.00 400.00 Only meant for Outcome Not materialised in project (renamed surplus preproject activities. will depend Middle east region as Greenfield Alumina on due to lack of project) available investment interest from the after decision. Authorities. meeting However Aluminiu alternative overseas m location in Coal requireme rich Indonesia and nt of energy rich Iran is Smelter under active consideration 4. To expand 500.00 300.00 Only meant for Packaging Debottlenecking the fourth preproject activities. philosophy in of Alumina plant stream of project has been (renamed as alumina frozen .Tendering Upgradation of plant process for major Alumina plant) capacity packages has been
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 from 5.5 initiated. Lakh ton to7.0Lakh ton by improving in technolog y taken from Alumina Pechiney. 5. Poattangi To cater 400.00 00.00 Only meant for pre- Application for Mines the project activities. recommendation of bauxite Mining lease to requireme Govt. of India is nt of the pending with Govt. Alumina of Orissa given 6- Refinery Dec-08. Matter when the being persued at the production higher level of the from State government. fourth stream is taken off. 6.Expansion To expand 500.00 500.00 Rio Tinto Alcan has Phase-III the been engaged for capacity Laboratory test for of Metal ascertaining the and suitability of the Alumina bauxite for medium production pressure digestion
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 by adding technology or other another advanced stream. technology for the proposed new stream of Refinery. Total: NALCO 188800.00 170100.00 Funded wholly through I&EBR
8 Construction Building 600.00 300.00 GSI – Construction Continuing constructi of Training Institute schemes. on in the Complex,Bandlaguda Geological ,Hyderabad Survey of India and (ii)Const.of Chemical Indian Lab complex Bureau of including Mines Auditorium-cum- Conference Hall, Guest House and Post Office at Bangalore \,
(iii)Const.0ff9ce- cum-Lab complex at Shillong,
(iv)Const.of office Buldg.of OP:Tamilnadu,Pondi cherry & Kerala,
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(v)Purchase of land for office of Guwahati Project, Sikkim
IBM:-Const.of office Buldg.at Bhubaneswar, Guwahati.
Total: 600.00 300.00 (Construction) Plan
9 Secretariat 1012.00 1167.00 Not quantifiable. Proper: This is for regulation This provision is of Mines and for Secretariat Development of expenditure of Minerals under the the Ministry. control of Union.
Total: 1012.00 1167.00 (Sectt.Proper) Non-Plan
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Grand Total: Plan(GBS) 20000.00 18526.00
Grand Total: (I&EBR) 196000.00 177300.00
Grand Total: Plan Outlay 216000.00 195826.00
Grand Total: Non-Plan(GBS) 24500.00 34936.00
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PROJECTED OUTCOME OF GSI: 2009-10
(a) Survey & Mapping Basic earth-science data generation through systematic ground, aerial and marine survey, as a fundamental pre-requisite for the proper geo-scientific management for the earth system. (b) Mineral Exploration Generation of earth science data for (i) assessing resources of different mineral commodities (ii) finding new mineral resources of the country and (iii) updating of mineral resource database. (c) Specialised Investigation Generation of pertinent data for use in (i) major national constructions projects, (ii) major national power generation projects, (iii) providing environmental safeguards to the society. Increasing understanding of different issues of mining, urban development and natural hazards such as earthquake, landslide, avalanche, erosion and cyclone, (iv) studies on glaciers and geothermal energy. (d) Research & Development & other (i) Furthering research of fundamental nature for identification of new application tools and Exploration (ii) adding knowledge base for Antarctica (e) Information Dissemination (i) Dissemination of relevant part of earth science data for public use through GSIPORTAL, (ii) Development of inter connectivity between different offices of GSI through WAN for speedy implementation of programmes and (iii) customised database for end users. (f) Human Resources Development Creation of a system for providing trained manpower as per changing operational needs of GSI. (g) Modernisation & Replacement Improvement of capabilities in the field and laboratories for generating various types of earth science data and their processing for proper interpretation.
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Appendix-II Ongoing schemes/programmes with financial outlays for the year 2009-10
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Sl. Name of Objective/Outcome Outlay 2009-10 Quantifiable Project Processes/ Remarks/Risk No. Scheme/Programm Deliverables/ Outcomes Timelines Factors e Physical Outputs
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) Complementary Non-Plan Plan Extra-Budgetary Resources 1 Management of The main objectives of the 23.00 Interim and Duration 4 years Bauxite Residue (Red proposed project work are the Final Reports Mud). development of cost –effective processing routes for bulk utilization of red mud through the selective option such as: · Development of stabilized blocks from admixture of mainly red mud, fly ash and Portland cement. · Bench scale studies for development of glass ceramics. · Development of light weight aggregated. · Use of red mud as soil amendments and fertilizers.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 2 Characterization and The proposal has six fold 9.00 Interim and Duration 3 Optimum utilization objectives:- Final Reports years of Manganese Ore (a) Mineralogical and Resources of Orissa. geochemical characterization of manganese ores from mine dumps, in-situ ore bodies and associated and associated Mn- bearing rocks from three manganese formations of Orissa. (b) Categories of manganese ores viz. siliceous, ferruginous and phosphorus-rich by different physical beneficiation techniques. (c) Studies on agglomeration of fine Mn-rich concentrate and preparation of MnO from Mn- rich concentrate. (d) Leaching studies of processes products for manganese salt preparation and value addition. (e) Removal of phosphorus from phos-rich manganese ores through bacteria leaching (f) Development of flow – sheet and pre- feasibility study on optimum utilization.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 3 Development of water The main objectives of the project 12.15 Interim and Duration 3 years resistant ANFO for are:- Final Reports blasting in watery holes. · Selection of ammonium nitrate prill, size, density, porosity and pore distribution. · Development of facility for measurement of oil absorption capacity of pores. · Design and development of water resistant fuel composition and mixing process. · Study of water resistant properties of ANFO. (a) Water percentage with time delay. (b) Booster sensitivity (c) Loading density and (d) Velocity of detonation and fume quality, etc · Field evaluation in hard rock mines including iron ore and lime stone mines and also in a few other mines. · Improvement of water resistance sensitive ANFO suitable for tunneling and earth excavation work at law temperature.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 4 Thin Film and thin · Temperature sensor arrays for Nil Interim and Duration 3 years wire sensors for mapping the temperature of Final Reports metallurgical molds for casting and industries continuous casting, with a view to improving mold design. · Temperature and stain sensing arrays in crucibles and molds to improve safety standards in the melting and casting shops. Especially over temperature and stress warning signals and life assessment of the equipment will be achieved. · Gas sensing in the vicinity of process equipment will be taken up. Hydrogen, CO2, SO2, H2S are some of the gases that will be targeted. 5 Preparation of The basic objective of the present 6.88 Interim and Duration 3 years strontium Hexa Ferrite proposal is to develop strontium Final Reports Powder from celestite hexa ferrite powders by converting ore and blue dust celestite ore and blue dust into strontium carbonate and iron oxide through chemical routes. These powders will be characterized and finally will be used as raw material for the preparation of strontium hexa ferrite sintered magnets. After successful experimentation, possibility will be explored to get the strontium hexa ferrite sintered magnets directly from these ores by solid-state reactions. Contd…. 163
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6 Under ground stoping · Evaluation of Techno- 13.20 Interim and Duration 2 years method for soapstone economically viable mining Final Reports mining in Rajasthan. method/s for exploitation of soapstone. · Development and operation of a experimental stope based on the above study. · Monitoring of stoping operations and suggestion for improvement. · Monitoring of wall rock behavior during and after stoping operations. · Application of the results obtained, in underground soapstone mines.
7 Characterization, · Chemical and mineralogical 5.00 Duration 3 years beneficiation and characterization of some utility study of some potential Graphite deposits of La Graphite deposits –Lamdak (Bopi) and Taliha, from Arunachal Arunachal Pradesh. Pradesh. · Beneficiation study of the materials by known techniques. · Determination of suitability of the products for using in various industries. Contd….
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 8 Characterization and To study the feasibility of reovering 3.20 Interim and Duration 2 years dry beneficiation the insitu fines present in over Final Reports studies to enrich the burden materials of chromite Nickel content from operating chromite mines of the waste lateritic Sukinda by dry classification. This Nickel bearing is also to establish that where this chromite overburden an uniform feed of around 0.7-0.8% materials of Sukinda, Ni can be prepared by blending the Orissa. fines collected from various resources, to obviate the grinding in the caron process of nickel extraction. In addition to this recovery of chromite from coarse fractions as value added material can examined by second stage cyclone.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 9 Feasibility and · Development of an economical 32 .00 Interim and Duration 3 years Application of Bio- ANFO type explosive without Final Reports fuel as well as Low jeopardizing safety and Cost Diluted ANFO environmental concerns. (Ammomium Nitrate · To study velocity of detonation of Fuel Oil) for cost the ANFO blend explosives effective and safe ground vibration/flyrock as well blasting Practices in as rock fragmentation with Open Cast respect to in –situ block size/rock Metalliferrous Mines mass type and explosive type etc. in India. to find out better rock mass explosive energy interaction. · Control of ground vibration/flyrock in deep hole blasting with application of various blends/combinations of ANFO in opencast metal mines. · Define and establish norms and parameters for use of ANFO explosive with respect to changing geo-mining conditions etc. · Optimal explosive design for deep hole open pit blasting in metal mines with futuristic approach. · Guidelines for ANFO type explosives. · Enhance the confidence of mine personnel with advancement of scientific techniques in use of ANFO. · Safety of men and machinery and environment concerns. Contd….
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 10 Development of · Design and Development of 15.00 Interim and Duration 3 years Friction Stir welding suitable friction stir welding tool Final Reports technique for and optimize the design Aluminium. parameters. · Develop FSW technique for aluminium- aluminium and aluminium-steel sheets (2 to 6 mm thick) butt joints/lap joints/ T-joints. · Evaluation of mechanical and metallurgical properties of weld joints in terms of deformation defects and defect analysis. · Optimization of process parameters for AI-AI (hard alloys of series 2xxx.,5xxx,6xxx & 7xxx) and AI-steel joints. · Application of weld joints to development of new aluminuim products.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 11 Preparation and · We are proposing to 15.00 Interim and Duration 2 years certification of develop, in collaboration with Final Reports Aluminium alloys the other accreditated and reference materials. National/ International Laboratories, Chemical Certified Reference Material for Aluminuim Alloys. · These developed ARMs will help the National and International Mineral testing laboratories to monitor the quality of chemical analyses of metals and alloys containing normal low levels of chemical elements. · JNARDDC will offer Proficiency Testing Programme to National and International Testing Laboratories. · JNARDDC will offer basic and advanced training coursed regarding modern analytical quality assurance. Contd….
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 12 Microstructural As part of the R&D efforts associated 11.50 Interim and Duration 2 years characterization of with the recently completed project Final Reports alloy billets cast in a at NFSSF, IIS, a new method for linear electromagnetic producing rheoast smelting stirrer. aluminium alloy A356 billet had been developed. The mould is cooled at the bottom. Depending on the desired cooling rate either air or water can be used as the cooling medium. The metal is stirred electromagnetically. An important aspect is of the method lies in the fact that the billet is heated without removing it from the mould such that the billet is not physically disturbed. 13 Simulation and Die The present project envisages the 16.00 Interim and Duration 3 years Design for Complex below objectives. Final Reports Aluminium Extruded · To simulate complex profiles of Profiles. commercially important aluminium products realized by extrusion route. · To develop computer aided die design using available simulation software. · Validate the die at appropriate Extrusion Press with the support of local Extrusion Industry. · Assess the profile quality: surface finish, rejection ration and other parameters. · To make customized die design for different kinds of alloys, different processing conditions and complex profiles. Contd….
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 14 Bauxite Technical The following objectives area laid 5.00 Interim and Duration 3 years Data Bank Phase-III, down for this project proposal: Final Reports Western Ghat · Prepare a basic technical data and Deposits. information on the laterite and bauxite occurrences of Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala States. · Organize resources of the said bauxite deposits as per their physical, chemical, mineralogical, technological characteristics and suitability for alumina production and other industrial applications. · Prepare techno-economic data on new laterite-bauxite deposits to be exploited by existing alumina plants for starting new mines. · Provide all bauxite related technological data which would be useful for setting up Greenfield alumina plants in the country utilizing these deposits. · Assist prospecting and exploration agencies of country in drawing industry oriented plants for revised resource calculation of bauxite deposits. · Provide basic data on valuable trace elements such as gallium, vanadium and some rare earth elements of Indian bauxites. · Study laterite and bauxite deposits of the West coast from the latest technological point of view. Contd….
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 15 Study of die filling Proper control of the billet reheating 10.00 Interim and Duration 2 years semisolid casting of process is important for several Final Reports Aluminium reasons: components. (a) Uniform temperature distribution will yield a uniform liquid fraction (b) Further spheroidization of the primary phase will improve the theological behavior of the material and (c) Homogeneous re-melting of the eutectic will prevent the formation of coarse silicon crystals, which degrade the alloy’s mechanical properties. 16 Pilot scale smelting To conduct pilot scale smelting trials 10.12 Interim and Duration 3 year and pre-feasibility upto 5 tons/day of magnetite ore Final Reports studies on nickel- from Nagaland in the existing 500 chromium cobalt KVA submerged are furnace at NML bearing magnetite ores based on the bench scale study of Nagaland for an parameters already optimized and to economically viable evaluate the properties of the alloy plant for its possible applications and use after refining. 17 Development of Flow The basic objective of the present 4 .00 Interim and Duration 3 yesrs Sheet for preparation proposal is to develop a cost effective Final of Strontium flow sheet(s) to produce strontium ReportsInteri carbonate from carbonate for Indian celestite ore. For m and Final Celesite Ore, Thapar this different chemical and mechano- Reports University, Patiala. chemical route(s) will be followed and compared in terms of ecomomy and easiness of the process. Contd….
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 18 Production of ferro- The airm and objective of present 10.00 Interim and Duration 4 years nickel from Chromite proposal work to produce Fe-Ni from Final Reports overburden (COB) and chromite overburden/nickel lateritic nicket laterite ore by ores by selective reduction roasting thermal plasma followed by magnetic separation and process, Institute of thermal plasma smelting of the Minerals & Materials magnetic fraction. Technology, Bhubaneswar. 19 Design & Chemical leakage is a major source 23.60 Interim and Duration 3 years Development of of financial loss, man power loss and Final Reports Chemical Sensor using hazardous case and threat to life of Optical Fibre, large number of mine industries. Sophitorium Institute of Technology & In the present work it is proposed to Lifeskills, develop a Chemical sensor by using Bhubaneswar. an Optical Fibre.
OTDR: Optical Time-Domain Reflectometry is an effective tool to characterize an optical fibre and is used in the work.
OTDR measurements allow locating and detecting chemicals by measuring the time delay between short light pulses entering the fiber and discrete changes in the backscatter signals. Contd….
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 20 Development of Quantify the vibration levels on a 10.00 Interim and Duration 2 years Protocol for evaluation variety of mining equipment. Final Reports of vibration hazard potential of Mining Obtain a set of data that can be used equipment, NIMH, to assess the current exposure of Nagpur Indian miners to vibration.
Establish the actual time that a worker can safely be exposed to the measured vibration in accordance with IS standards (adapted form ISO standards) for human vibration.
Identify equipment with hazardous level of vibration,.
Identify whether the equipment seats are dampening or amplifying the vibration produced by the equipment before transmitting to the body.
Get an indication of the likelihood that vibration related disorders might be present among mine workers.
Quantify the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among miners who are regularly exposed to whole body vibration in Indian Mines.
Develop an algorithm for measurement, evaluation and control of equipment induced vibration hazard for the mining industry. Contd….
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 21 Systematic study of Metal Toxicity: Aluminium metal 20.00 Interim and Duration 2 years Potential biomarker of analysis from the blood samples of Final Reports occupational health exposed miners. Attempts to diseases in establish correlation of the metal Miners,NIMH, concentration with the years of Nagpur exposure and other confounder factors. 22 Development of Rapid Development of chromatographic 10.00 Interim and Duration 3 years analytical procedures method for detection, and separation Final Reports for iron, manganese of major constituent in ore samples and titanium ores, of iron, manganese and titanium. JNARDDC Modification of LTC procedure for rapid analysis of ore constituents.
Optimization of chromatographic conditions suitable for resulting quantitative analysis of ore constituents.
Trials on other ore samples like chrome are rare earths (RE) etc.
Chromatographic trails for detection and determination for Fe, Mn and Ti and other impurity elements in alloy samples.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4(i) 4(ii) 4(iii) 23 Characterization and To study the feasibility of enriching 10.35 Interim and Duration 1 year Beneficiation studies the cesium content with maximum Final Reports to enrich the cesium recovery by physical beneficiation content and other methods from the pollucite bearing valuable rare metals pegmatite rocks (BEKU area) of from the cesium, Purulia distric, West Bengal followed lithium and rubidium by development of a viable bearing Pegmatite flowsheet. samples of BEKU area, West Bengal, RRL, Bhubaneswar. 24 Thermal Plasma 1.Thermal Plasma dissociation of 25.00 Interim and Duration 3 years dissociation of Molybdenite (MoS2) in a thermal Final Reports molybdenite for the plasma reactor (static). production of 2. Design and Development if molybdenum metal, suitable thermal plasma reaction of Institute of Minerals & 10 kg capacity with water cooled Materials Technology copper hearth crucible and tungsten hollow cathode with air tight arrangement and condenser attachment for recovery of sulphur from the gas. 3. Experiment modeling studies to optimization of process parameters to maximize “Mo” recovery. 4. Studies on effect of additives on recovery of “MO” metal& reduction in the energy consumption by optimization of process parameters. 5. To analyse “MO” metal by chemical methods and to characterize properties like density, electrical resistivity, strength and hardness. Total : Science & Technology Programme 300.00
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NEW S&T SCHEMES RECEIVED FOR GRANT-IN-AID FROM MINISTRY OF MINES
NEW SCHEMES
1. Thin film and Thin wire sensors for Metallurgical Industires, Non Ferrous Materials Technology Development Centre, Hyderabad, Duration 3 years, Rs. 269 lakhs.
Objective: The project aims to fill the technology gap. Establishing a facility that has adequate thin film producing capability, property measuring facilities and excellent electronics capabilities are the objectives.
2. Management of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud), JNARDDC, Nagpur. Duration 4 years, Rs. 449.94 lakhs
Objective: The project work is the development of cost-effective processing routes for bulk utilization of red mud through the selective option. 1. Development of stabilized blocks from admixture of mainly red mud, fly ash, & Portland cement. 2. Bench scale studies for development of glass ceramics. 3. Development of light weight aggregates. 4. Use of red mud as soil amendments and fertilizers.
3. Survey, Assessment of Water Quality and Scope for Harvesting Water in the Iron and Manganese Ore Mines of Orissa, Institute of Advance Technology & Environmental Studies, (IATES), Bhubaneswar, Duration 24 months, Rs. 8.90 lakhs.
Objective: It is proposed to make a survey of various Iron and Manganese Ores of Orissa to find out the potential water resources, the quality and quantity of water in different seasons of the year and suggestions will be made to harness the water resources including the rain and ground water.
4. Characterization and optimum utilization of Manganese Ore Resources of Orissa, Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology (IMMT) (formerly RRL), Bhubaneshwar. Duration 3 years, Rs. 30 lakhs
Objectives: Mineralogical and geochemical characterization of manganese ores from mine dumps, in—situ ore bodies and associated Mn-bearing rocks from three manganese formations of Orissa. 2. Categories of manganese ores viz. silicenous, ferruginous and phosphorus-rich by different physical benefication techniques.
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Objective: 1. Selection of ammonium nitrate prill, size, density, porosity and pore distribution. 2. Development of facility for measurement of oil absorption capacity of pores. 3. Design and development of water resistant fuel composition and mixing process.
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