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PRE - FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR OBTAINING PRIOR ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE For Black Trap Quarry of Laxmi Quarry Works MINING ACTIVITY – CATEGARY “B2” UNDER THE EIA NOTIFICATION – 2006 AMENDED ON 15/01/2016 To, District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Aaravalli district Proposed quarry located at S. No. 371/1 Paiki, Area 1.30.63 hect. At Vill: Rajpur, Tal: Dhansura, Dist.: Aravalli April - 2018 Laxmi Quarry Works 1.30.63 hect Vil: Rajpur, Tal: Dhansura, Dist: Aravalli. INDEX CHAPTER TITLE PAGE NO. NO. 1. Executive Summary 3 2. Introduction of the project/ Background information 4 3. Project Description 7 4. Site Analysis 14 5. Planning Brief Planning Concept 17 6. Proposed Infrastructure 19 7. Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan 20 8. Project Schedule & Cost Estimates 20 9. Analysis of proposal (Final Recommendations) 21 Mineral: Black Trap Page 1 Laxmi Quarry Works 1.30.63 hect Vil: Rajpur, Tal: Dhansura, Dist: Aravalli. List of Annexures No. TITLE I. Order & Deed of lease renewal from district office. II. Lease Renewal Application from district office III. Leasse ID Proof IV. Lease agreement V. 7/12 Land Record VI. Lease allocation map List of Plates Plate No. TITLE 1. Lease Location Plan 2. Satellite Image Plan 3. Contour Plan 4. Village location plan Mineral: Black Trap Page 2 Laxmi Quarry Works 1.30.63 hect Vil: Rajpur, Tal: Dhansura, Dist: Aravalli. 1. Executive Summary The proposed project is categorized under “B2” category (Open cast mining of minor minerals, mining lease area <5 hectare) as the lease area is 1.30.63 ha. Project can be considered at District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority of Aaravalli district. The lease area of Black trap Mine of Laxmi Quarry Works (Survey no. 371/1 Paiki) is situated near Village - Rajpur, Taluka - Dhansura, District – Aravalli, State - Gujarat. Laxmi Quarry Works had been given renewal via order no. AGM /Q.L. /Renew /3826 /1937-42, on dated 07/07/2001 over an area of 1.30.63 ha for mining of mineral Black Trap. Lease deed was executed on dated 03/05/2001 for the period of 10 years. Lease period was completed in 2011. Thereafter lessee applied for the 2nd Renewal on dated 01/06/2011 for the period of 10 years in the same area. As the lessee was late in applying for renewal, the application had been rejected by district office. Now leassee has applied for fresh grant of quarry lease over the same area. The lease area comprises wholly of Private Land (1.30.63 ha). Proposed rate of production is 1,50,000 TPA. The project cost is Rs. 50,00,000. The expected life of mine will be 06 years, Basalt (Black Trap) deposits are source for demand in construction work in all sectors. Laxmi basalt deposits are huge source of for construction works in Aravalli and surrounding districts. As per the statuary obligation this project needs environmental clearance from District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority of Aaravalli district. For grant of lease and to start quarrying operations (production) Accordingly we are herewith submiting form 1 m, pre-feasibility report and copy of Approved mining plan, to the District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority of Aaravalli district for issuing environmental clearance, as per EIA, September 14.2006 notification and amendment dated 15-Jan-2016. Mineral: Black Trap Page 3 Laxmi Quarry Works 1.30.63 hect Vil: Rajpur, Tal: Dhansura, Dist: Aravalli. 2. Introduction of the project/ Background information Identification of project and project proponent. In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/ letter of intent should be given. 2.1 The lease area of Black trap Mine of Laxmi Quarry Works (Survey no. 371/1 Paiki) is situated near Village - Rajpur, Taluka - Dhansura, District - Aravalli (Gujarat). Laxmi Quarry Works had been renewal order no. AGM/Q.L./Renew/3826/1937-42, on dated 07/07/2001 over an area of 1.30.63 ha for mining of mineral Black Trap. Lease deed was executed on dated 03/05/2001 for the period of 10 years. Lease period was completed in 2011. Thereafter lessee applied for the 2nd Renewal on dated 01/06/2011 for the period of 10 years in the same area. The lease area comprises wholly of Private Land (1.30.63 ha). This is a partly mined out area with existing application for quarry lease which is worked upon by open cast semi-mechanized method. Proposed rate of production is 1,50,000 TPA. The project cost is Rs. 50,00,000. The expected life of mine will be 06 years, 2.2 Brief description of nature of the project. The existing mine will provide 1,50,000 TPA of Black trap mineral by opencast semi- mechanized method. The lease area is 1.30.63 ha. Lease area is totally Private Land. The total mineral reserves available here are 15,16,660 MT. The expected life of mine is 06 years. Total overburden generated during the life of mine will be about 1,86,148 tons, which will be used to fill the voids generated due to excavated pits. The backfilled area will be reclaimed by plantation. The excavated mineral is sent to crushing plant for sizing and sorting. At the conceptual stage total 1.30.63 ha area will be excavated out of which 0.13.06 hec. will be backfilled and reclaimed by plantation. Water Mineral: Black Trap Page 4 Laxmi Quarry Works 1.30.63 hect Vil: Rajpur, Tal: Dhansura, Dist: Aravalli. requirement for project for domestic use, dust suppression and plantation will be 6.0 KLD which will be met through tube well situated outside the lease area. 2.3 Need for the project and its importance to the country and/or region. Basalt is used as a construction aggregates worldwide. Basalt is used as aggregate material in infrastructure projects. Need for the Project Primary Secondary Primary Needs: - 1. Proposed quarry is located at Rajpur, Taluka Dhansura, and Dist. Aravalli. It will contribute in enhancing state production of Blacktrap mineral. The proposed capacity of this project is 1,50,000 TPA. 2. Basalt is essential construction of building and infrastructure projects. Secondary Needs: - Project will generate employment to near by villagers. Also it will add up benfit to the existing transportation business. Importance to the country and region:- In India, mining Industry contributes significantly to its economy. The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) contribution of mining industry varies from 2.2% to 2.5% only but total industrial sector contributes around 05% to 11%.Even small scaled mining contributes 6% to the entire cost of minerals production. The working mine contribute in the State’s minerals production and improve the GDP with a positive & important effect on the region. Mineral: Black Trap Page 5 Laxmi Quarry Works 1.30.63 hect Vil: Rajpur, Tal: Dhansura, Dist: Aravalli. 2.4 Demand-Supply Gap. As black trap is used as aggregate material in infrastructure projects, the demand of black trap is increasing day by day. In past, demand was not much but now a days due to rapid industrialization and urbanization its demand increasing with pace of time. At present, demand of black trap is more than the supply. 2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous production. There is no import of Black Trap at present in India. India especially the Deccan Platue has huge source of Black Trap and has a great demand in the local market. The indigenously produced machinery will be used and the excavated mineral will be for domestic market. 2.6 Export Possibility. There are no export possibilities from the proposed mining activity. 2.7 Domestic / export Markets. Crushed basalt is used for railroad ballast, aggregate in highway construction and building construction. Domestically there is huge demand for basalt as many infrastructure projects are going on. 2.8 Employment generation (Direct and Indirect) due to project Direct Employment Manager: - 1 Nos. Mine Workers: - 6 Nos. Indirect Employment:- Transportation is required. Hence jobs and business opportunities in logistical activities have come up. Mineral: Black Trap Page 6 Laxmi Quarry Works 1.30.63 hect Vil: Rajpur, Tal: Dhansura, Dist: Aravalli. 3. Project Description 3.1 Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any. Project is a small scale semi mechanized mining project. This project does not have interlink or interdependency on any other project. 3.2 Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates. The lease area of the quarry lease is situated near village – Rajpur, Taluka – Dhansura and District – Aravalli. The lease area falls within the Survey of India top sheet no.46/E/03. The location of the mine boundary lies between the following geographical coordinates:- Pillar LATITUDE LONGITUDE No. 1 23° 19' 17.4113" N 73° 09' 20.0345" E 2 23° 19' 13.1627" N 73° 09' 21.6996" E 3 23° 19' 11.6554" N 73° 09' 18.7751" E 4 23° 19' 15.9362" N 73° 09' 17.1095" E Mineral: Black Trap Page 7 Laxmi Quarry Works 1.30.63 hect Vil: Rajpur, Tal: Dhansura, Dist: Aravalli. Google Image of the lease location. 3.3 Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted. This is existing partly excavated opencast mine. No alternate sites were considered as this is site specific project. 3.4 Size or magnitude of operation. 3.4.1 Geology Regional Geology Dhansura District is majorly coverd by Recent alluvial deposits. Basalt, Andesite and Trachyte flow of Lower Eocent to upper cretaceous (Deccantrap) age are exposed in southern part of Taluka.