District Survey Report for Minor Minerals in East Jaintia Hills District

DISTRICT SURVEY REPORT FOR MINOR MINERALS IN EAST JAINTIA HILLS DISTRICT

Prepared in accordance with para 7(iii) (a) of S.O.141 (E) dated 15th January, 2016 as amended on S.O.3611(E) dated 25th July,2018 of MoEFCC Notificatation

Compiled by : Sd /-

Nodal Officer, District Survey Report, East Jaintia Hills District.

Chairman, Member Secretary, Sd/ - Sd/ -

District Level Task Force, District Level Task Force, District Survey Report, District Survey Report, East Jaintia Hills District. East Jaintia Hills District.

NOTE :

This Report has been prepared from the data submitted by the concerned Offices/ Departments. Although utmost care has been taken during typing and printing still there may be some minor mistakes for which the Nodal Officer for

District Survey Report, East Jaintia Hills cannot be held responsible.

1. INTRODUCTION : Source : Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Khliehriat.

About District:

East Jaintia Hills District is one of the 11 (eleven) districts of the state of Meghalaya with the bifurcation of the erstwhile Jaintia Hills District into East and West Jaintia Hills District, East Jaintia Hills District came into existence on 31st July 2012 with its Head Quarter at Khliehriat. East Jaintia Hills is the home of one of the major tribes of the state of Meghalaya popularly known as the ‘Jaintias’ or the ‘Pnars’ and sub tribes like the ‘Wars’ and the ‘Biates’. It comprises all the village of two community and rural development blocks viz. Saipung community & Rural Development Block and Khliehriat Community & Rural Development Block with the following boundaries:  North – West Jaintia Hills District and Assam.  South – Bangladesh and Assam.  East – Assam.  West – West Jaintia Hills District.

Now, therefore the Governor of Meghalaya is please to order that the Khliehriat Civil Sub- Division be upgraded into a district to be named as “East Jaintia Hills District” with headquarter at Khliehriat.

History:

East Jaintia Hills District was upgraded from the erstwhile Khliehriat Civil Sub- Division. Prior to the establishment of a Sub-Division, there was an Administrative Unit set up in August 14, 1976 with an objective to bring administration closer to the people at the grass- root level. After five and a half year, the unit was upgraded into a full-fledged Civil Sub-Division in May 27, 1982 with the Sub-Divisional Officer as an administrative head and then upgraded to a District on 31st July 2012 when Meghalaya Government took ample steps to create four more districts in 2012.

Geographical Location, Area and Climatic Condition:

East Jaintia Hills District is located at the eastern most part of Meghalaya. It covers an area of 2040 sq. Kms. It stands at a altitude of 1200 meters above sea level and is located between 250.17~30: 250.22~40 Latitude and 920.15~20: 920.23~30 Longitude. It is bounded by Bangladesh in the South, North Cachar Hills District in the East and West Jaintia Hills District in the North and West. Its distance from the state capital is 97 Kms at the National Highway 44 Connecting Shillong and the eastern part of Assam pass through the district. Like the other parts of the state, East Jaintia Hills District has a very pleasant climate. The area experiences a tropical monsoon climate. The rainy season occur from mid May to September while the months of October and November are a bit cold. In the winter months the climate is pretty cold and almost similar to that of the state capital. In general, the climate of the area is of a moderate type.

Administrative Units:

Deputy Commissioner’s Office

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) is the head of the District administration and is the executive head as well as judicial head of the district. The DC is aided by a number of officers like Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sub-Divisional Officers of Civil Sub- Divisions and Extra Assistant Commissioners to assist him in different type of activities. As executive head the DC plays an important role in coordinating with all developmental heads of the district for all round developmental activities under various programmes such as M.P. schemes (MPLAD), MLA’s scheme, Border area development funds, Employment assurance schemes and so on. The District Planning Officer is assigned to see, formulate and release funds for the development schemes. There also exists the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) and the DC is the chairman of the said agency. The Project Director is the functional head of the agency. All schemes of rural development are implemented by Block Development Officers and the necessary funds are routed through this agency.

Designation Name Phone Number Deputy Commissioner Shri. Federick M. Dopth, IAS 03655-220226 Shri. Sainpyniar S. Syiemlieh, Additional Deputy Commissioner - MCS Block Development Officer, Wapung Shri. Sanborn Marwein, MCS. - C&RD Block Block Development Officer, Saipung Shri. Sanborn Marwein, MCS. - C&RD Block

Address:

Office of the Deputy Commissioner East Jaintia Hills District Khliehriat – 793 200 Meghalaya Phone: + 91 3658220226 E-mail: [email protected]

Who’s Who:

Name Designation Email Address Phone Office of The Deputy Shri. Federick Deputy Commissioner, [email protected] 03655230713 M. Dopth, IAS Commissioner East Jaintia Hills District, Khliehriat- 793 200 Office of The Deputy Shri. Sainpyniar Addl. Deputy Commissioner, S. Syiemlieh, [email protected] 03655230740 Commissioner East Jaintia Hills District, MCS Khliehriat- 793 200 Office of The Deputy Smti. Delis M. Addl. Deputy Commissioner, [email protected] 03655230713 Suja, MCS Commissioner East Jaintia Hills District, Khliehriat- 793 200 Office of The Deputy Shri. Sanborn Extra Assistant Commissioner, [email protected] 03655230713 Marwein, MCS Commissioner East Jaintia Hills District, Khliehriat- 793 200

Block Administration:

Khliehriat C&RD Block:

Khliehriat Development Block was established in the year 1956. At present it covers an area of 1280 Sq Km with 99 villages as per 2011 census. Different Rural Development Projects are being implemented through this Block under different schemes both Central and State sponsored for the Development of this area.

Address:

Office of The Block Development Officer, Khliehriat C&RD Block, Khliehriat – 793 200, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, Phone: + 91 3655 220226

Saipung C&RD Block:

The office of the Block Development Officer, Saipung was carved out of the

Khliehriat C&RD Block in April, 06, 2001 with a view to further development in the northeastern part of the District. The Saipung C&RD Block covers an area of 835 sq. Kms. It consists of 107 villages as per 2011 census.

Address:

Office of The Block Development Officer, Saipung C&RD Block, Saipung – 793 200, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, Phone: + 91 3655 220226

Literacy rate of the District:

The District literacy rate as per 2011 census stands at 53%.

Significance and importance of the District:

Jaintia Hills District is rich in mineral resources like coal and limestone. It has a total deposit of 37.25 million tonnes of coal and 1054 million tonnes of limestone. Besides these two main natural resources, the area is also rich in forest produce. In term of agriculture, people cultivate rice as the major crop. Besides rice they also cultivate bettle-nut (kwai) and bettle-leaves (pathi/tympew), potato, sweet potato, maize, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, etc. Most of the farmers in the area are depending on seasonal rainfall as only a few portion of the land are covered under irrigational system.

Historical importance :

The total population of the District is 1,22,436 inhabiting in 206 villages. The District literacy rate as per 2011 census stands at 53%. Majority of the inhabitants of the Sub-Division are economically poor though some portion of the population are wealthy enough and live a life far above the Poverty Line due to the presence of mineral wealth like coal and limestone and other agricultural products. Pnar tribe constitutes one of the main tribes residing in the district. Other tribes who live in different parts of the district include Biate, Hmar, Garo, Khasi and War. Pnar language is the common language spoken by the people of the district. Jaintias are also known as Syngtengs and Pnars. Their kingdom was the oldest one and widely spread over the hilly areas of the Jaintia Hills District. The origin of the Jaintia kingdom is unknown. The capital, Jaitiapur, now ruined, was located on the plains at the foot of the Jaintia Hills. Jaintia people are rich in their cultural heritage. Their culture reflects the traditions, music, dances, arts and crafts of Jaintia tribe. The tribe is famous for artistic weaving, would carving and cane and bamboo works. These are also the main crafts of the tribe. They are also famous for weaving of carpet and silk and the making of musical instruments, jewellery and pine apple fibre articles. Jaintia men wear Jymphong and dhoti while the women wrap several pieces of cloths so as to give a cylindrical shape. During functions they wear crowns of silver and gold with peak attached at the back of it. Jaintias are a matrilineal society which is a very rare and unique practice were the children take the identity or family title solely from the mother. Women are very lucky in this way, because they are treated with equal rights but the head of the family is always the father. Amongst the Jaintias, it is the youngest daughter who inherits the property and has the obligation to take care and look after the family members in case of any financial or health problems. The main language widely used by the inhabitants of this districts is the Pnar language. However, the official language is English. The other languages spoken in the district in the coal mining areas Biate, Hindi, Nepali, Bengali and Assamese, etc....The main occupation in the District is the coal mining business. However, the inhabitant of the Southern most part of the district bordering Bangladesh sustain their livelihood by Bettle Nut plantation. Apart from that this district is enriched with other mineral resources such as limestone and due to its natural existence ten (10) nos. Of Cement plants have been established in the district. The two most importance festivals celebrated by the Jaintias are the Behdiengkhlam festival and Laho dance festival. Behdiengkhlam festival is held generally in the rainy season of July or August. This festival is also regarded as the most colourful festival of the Jaintias. Laho dance, also known as the Chipiah dance is performed for sheer entertainment. Jaintias Hills offer some of the most stunning natural sights in Meghalaya. The green surroundings, high plateaus, deep valleys, rambling rivers, and cascading waterfalls are feast for the eyes. Nartiang in the Jaintia Hills is the site of a collection of giant Monoliths, some are among the tallest in the world. There is an ancient Durga Temple which was once used for human sacrifice.

Tourist Places :

Moopun Waterfalls:

Moopun Waterfalls is situated at river Umjhai at Mutong village. It is at a distance of about 10 Km from the NH 44 junction at Kongong and 25 Km equidistant from Jowai and Khliehriat. It is only 300 Meters away from the PWD road to the top of the Moopun Falls. From the vehicle parking it takes only about 5 minutes walk to the bottom of the Moopun Falls and 3 minutes walk to the Stone Bridge. The scintillating Moopun Falls touches the crystal water on the beach at the bottom from a height of 110 feet and a 50 feet width and calmly flows down to the famous Myntdu river in Jaintia Hils. On top of the Moopun Waterfalls lies the iconic and magical Stone Bridge connecting both sides of the Umjhai river. Below the Stone Bridge the water drop down from a height of 20 feet to form a Natural Swimming Pool. This beautiful and spectacular Swimming Pool is 75 feet in length and 50 feet wide. It is a perfect natural swimming pool to cool down and recreate oneself with nature. Tisang River:

Tisang River can be approached from the village of Borghat which is about 50 km form the district headquarter, Khliehriat.This beautiful and scenic river is surrounded by forests and villages along its path and it is a hot spot for river- side camping for the adventurous few.

Umhang Lake:

Located at Bataw village, at a distance of 29 km from the District Headquarter, it is the largest natural lake in Jaintia Hills. Bataw village is connected by an all-season road by travelling through Rymbai village South ward. According to legends, an old lady a cattle bearer from Watea (Bataw) village belonging to the Suchiang clan, owing to scorching heat, was thirsty and in search of water. She scratched (kboh) the earth for water and suddenly a spring of water swell out on the air (hang ne her ha suin) like a fountain. Instantaneously a large quantity of water streamed there at the place and thus the lake was formed. The old lady who scratched for water disappeared in the lake as she bent to reach for the water to fill her thirst. Umhang is a word coined from two different words – “Um” in pnar dialect meaning “water”, “Hang” meaning “on the air” (her ha suin).

Lukha River and Lukha Bridge at Sonapur:

Lukha river and Lukha Bridge is located at a distance of 40 km from Khliehriat. The river is beautifully bounded by beautiful mountains and landscape on both sides as it is flowing downward to Bangladesh. Lukha bridge, the is longest bridge in the district. It is a concrete arc bridge with support only at the edges. It is the main bridge connecting the state with the eastern part of Assam.

Borghat Temple:

Borghat Temple is lying in the centre of Borghat Village (Shilliangpusi), which is located as a distance of 49 km from Khliehriat and just a few kilometres away from Bataw Village. The temple is made of bricks surrounded by humble plain brick wall which exists till today near the “Borkhat Palace” as a neglected monument. It has unique beautiful carvings on it. U Bor Kusein, the Jaintia ruler came under the influence of Hinduism and was the first rulers to embraced Hinduism and hence he built the Borkhat Temple for worshiping. It is primarily a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In olden days, the Jaintia kings performed animal sacrifices in the temple.

Rynji Falls:

Rynji Falls located in the western part of the District bordering West Jaintia Hills District is located in a less accessible area which can be reached via a few hours walk from the nearest road. This mighty looking waterfall runs along a path of rocky terrain which renders it quite unique with its dangerous- looking yet mesmerizing appeal.

Map of the District

2. OVERVIEW OF MINING ACTIVITY OF THE DISTRICT : Source : Divisional Forest Office (T),Jowai Types of minor mineral found Sand, limestone, boulders Requirements and uses : Limestone to use in limestone kiln, for manufacturing of lime used in building material construction and for export Boulder construction Sand construction Method of extraction of sand, hill sand Not available Presence of industries consuming minor Not available minerals Sand mining blocks/ stretches / villages Not available Nos. of stone crushers present in the district 1 (One)

List of the Stone Crusher

Sl. No. Name of the Owner Area

Shri. Silbinus Sukhlain Madan Rya Lumthari, 1 Dkhiah Elaka Nongkhlieh East Jaintia Hills District.

3. GENERAL PROFILE OF THE DISTRICT : Source : Deputy Commissioner Office,Khliehriat.

1. Geographical area :- 2,04,000 Hectares.

2. C&RD Blocks :- (1) Khliehriat (2) Saipung.

3. Population :- 1,22,939 (as per 2011 Census).

4. Net Area Sown :- 11,152 Hectares.

5. Gross Cropped Area :- 11,207 Hectares.

6. Waste Land :- 7,100 Hectares.

7. Follow land :- 14,578 Hectares.

4. GEOLOGY OF THE DISTRICT : Source : Divisional Mining Office,Jowai.

GEOLOGY OF EAST JAINTIA HILLS DISTRICT

The migmatites of Assam Meghalaya Gneissic Complex (AMGC) of Achaean to Proterozoic age occupy the oldest rocks. They are intruded by grey/pink granite/porphyritic granite of Mylliemgranitoid of Neoproterozoic to early Palaeozoic age.Lower Tertiary sediments belonging to the Jaintia Group of rocks are exposed in Jaintia Hills. The Assam Meghalaya Gneissic Complex is unconformably overlain by the Tertiary sediments. The Tertiary sediments are thick, extensive and are divided into three groups, viz. a) the Khasi Group, b) the Jaintia Group and c) the Barail Group. The Cretaceous Tertiary rocks of Mahadek Formation of the Khasi Group commence with feldspathic sandstone, conglomerate and clay.The Jaintia Group is a calcareous facies and has been divided into two formations viz. Shella Formation and Kopili Formation. Mahadek Formation is overlain by Shella Formation of Eocene Age. Tertiary rocks of Jaintia Group consist of Shella and Kopili formations and comprise of fossiliferous limestone, sandstone, coal, fireclay and shalehaving phosphatic nodules. Rengi Formation of Barail Group characterised by sandstone, carbonaceous shale with conglomerate and limestone is found at places.

MINERAL RESERVES/RESOURCES AND POTENTIAL OCCURRENCES Limestone and coal are the important economic minerals associated with the rock formations of the area. Coal occurs as impersistent bands of variable thickness associated with Sylhet sandstone in the south of Rymbai and NE of Sutnga. Coal is of lignite to bituminous quality, hard, lumpy and contains high moisture and Sulphur. Limestone is exposed in the south eastern part of the district. Upper Sylhet Limestone member of Shella Formation has been targeted for limestone resources majorly belonging to Cement (Blendeble and Benificiable) grades and minor amount of SMS grade. The major exploration activities for limestone are concentrated only in Litang Valley and Mawlong-Ishamati areas. a total resource of 10,119.28 million Tonnes (including reserves published by DMR in Siju and adjoining areas). Out of this total reserve, 8468.76 million Tonnes are under “Indicated” category and 1650.52 million Tonnes are under “Inferred” category. Limestone exploration was launched during F.S.1992-93 and is being continued up to 2018-2019 in different blocks (27 blocks) in order to assess the reserves of limestone. Good quality Kaolin occurs around Smit and Laitlyngkot in East Khasi Hills, Thadlaskein, Shangpung, Mulieh and Mynsngat in Jaintia hills and Darugiri in East Garo Hills districts. China clay, suitable for pottery manufacture, has been reported from several places in Sutnga area. It occurs associated with Sylhet Sandstone or as an altered product of feldspar in granites and gneisses.

EAST JAINTIA HILLS DISTRICT

Sl.no Name of Location District GPS Mode of Uses Requirement/Demand Minerals Coordinates Occurence 1 Limestone Covering East Jaintia Occurs as thick Used in cement,glass There is huge demand Lumshnong Hills 25°12'10.21"N layered bedded making industry,used to of Limestone of any area District 92°23'6.52"E deposits. neutralized acidity,as grade in the state both building material, in the domestic manufacturing of requirements and iron,quicklime,slacked outside the state since Nongkhlieh East Jaintia 25o19’25” N lime.Used in toothpaste or the state share an area Hills 92o33’25”E paints, as a reagent in flue- international border District gas desulphurization. with Bangladesh. In and East Jaintia Source of Calcium in - around Hills 25°23'50.54"N bread and cereals.Also Lytang District 92°28'38.97"E used in medicines and Valley cosmetics Lakadong East Jaintia area Hills 25°10'60.00"N District 92°16'60.00"E

5. DRAINAGE OF IRRIGATION PATTERN : Source : Executive Engineer, Water Resources, Khliehriat The drainage map of East Jaintia Hills District, the map of main river basins and their drainage areas in East Jaintia Hills are enclosed herewith. It may be mentioned that the Map has been prepared based on satellite imageries (Google earth) and locally available information and the office is not equipped with either man power nor infrastructure for conducting detailed survey of such magnitude.

6. LAND UTILIZATION PATTERN IN THE DISTRICT : FOREST, AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURAL, MINING, ETC Source : District Agriculture Office, Khliehriat & District Horticulture Office, Khliehriat

LAND USE PATTERN IN INDIA :

The existing land use pattern in different regions in India has been evolved as the result of the action and interaction of various factors taken together such as the physical characteristic of the land, the structure of resources like, capital and labour available and the location of the region in relation to other aspect of economic development.

LAND USE PATTERN IN EAST JAINTIA HILLS DISTRICT, MEGHALAYA

Total Area in Sl Classification of Land the District Remarks No. (in Ha) 1. Geographical Area 2,04,000 2. Reporting Area 2,03,641 Land under miscellaneous, tree 3. 12,200 crops & grooves etc As per District 4. Cultivable Wasteland 62,360 Statistical Record Fallow lands other than 5. 9,168 2018-19 current fallows 6. Current fallows 5,410 7. Net Area Sown 11,152 8. Area sown more than once 55 9. Total Cropped Areas 11,207

Source : Divisional Forest Officer (T), Jowai ; Divisional Forest Officer (WL), Jowai and Divisional Forest Officer (SF), Jowai

Reserved Forests 251.77 sq km

Eco-Sensitive Zone including Wildlife Sanctuary 194.23 sq km

Social Forestry Plantation 684 Ha

7. SURFACE WATER AND GROUND WATER SCENERIO OF THE

DISTRICT : Source : Executive Engineer,Water Resources,Khliehriat

The main drainage system in East Jaintia Hills District includes the Myntdu, Kupli, Lukha and Letein river systems which are perennial in nature. The magnitude of discharge for these rivers systems depends on the climatic conditions which determine the quantity of water to be drained by the river networks. As of now, the measurement of discharge for these river network is not yet done in absence of Gauge and Discharge stations as the process for installing gauging and hydromet stations in the district will be taken up under National Hydrology Project (NHP). Some stretches of the Myntdu , Kupli, Lukha and Letein rivers are highly contaminated, mainly due to coal mining activities in the past where the source of water has become highly acidic in nature and found to be unfit for any purpose. However, due to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on coal mining in the state, the potential for future development along the affected stretches of the river system may rise in the near future. Regarding the Ground water scenario in the district, the information on Ground water has been provided in the report on Aquifer mapping and management plan of the district as prepared by the Central Ground Water Board and an extract of which is enclosed herewith for reference.

a. General Description of Ground Water Assessment in East Jaintia Hills District for 2017-18 (area in Ha) Name of Ground Water Assessment Unit East Jaintia Hills Type of Ground Water Assessment Unit District Type of rock formation Sandstone and Limestone Total area of Ground Water Assessment Unit 204000 Hilly area 103900 Command area 0 Non- Command area 100100 Poor ground water quality area 0 Area considered for groundwater recharge 100100

b. Ground Water resources Potential in East Jaintia Hills District during 2017-18. Assessment Unit / District East Jaintia Hills Command/ Non- Command/Total Total Recharge from rainfall during monsoon season 7927 ham Recharge from other sources during monsoon 0 ham season Recharge from rainfall during non- monsoon 2965 ham season Recharge from other sources during non- 994 ham monsoon season Total Ground Water Recharge 11886 ham Net Annual Ground Water Availability 10697 ham

c. Ground Water Draft for All Uses in East Jaintia Hills District. District East Jaintia Hills Total draft for domestic and industrial purpose ( 57 ham as per households) Total draft for irrigation 0 ham Total ground water draft 57 ham

d. Balance Ground Water resources Available and Stage of Groundwater Development in the Study Area as on 31st March 2013. Assessment Unit / District East Jaintia Hills Command/ Non- Command/Total Total Net Annual Ground Water Availability 43878 ham Existing Gross Ground Water Draft for Irrigation 0 ham Existing Gross Ground Water Draft for domestic and 54 ham industrial Water Supply Existing Gross Ground Water Draft for All Uses 54 ham Allocation for domestic and industrial requirement supply 848 ham upto to next 25 years Net Annual Ground Water Availability for future irrigation 43030 ham development Stage of ground water development 0.12%

e. Categorization for Ground Water Development of East Jaintia Hills District during 2017-18. Assessment Unit / District East Jaintia Hills Stage of ground water development (%) 0.53 % Is there a significant decline of pre-monsoon water No table levels (Yes/No) Is there a significant decline of post-monsoon water No table levels (Yes/No) Categorization for future Ground Water Development Safe (Safe/Semi-Critical/Critical/Over- Exploited)

8. RAINFALL OF THE DISTRICT AND CLIMATIC CONDITION : Source : District Agriculture Officer, East Jaintia Hills District,Khliehriat

AVERAGE RAINFALL IN THE DISTRICT MONTHWISE

Sl No. Year Months Average rainfall Remarks in mm 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2017 - Nil Data 2017-2018 till March 2. 2018 - Nil 2019 was lost due to technical problem (formatting and reinstallation of AWS was done from 31/03/2019. 3. 2019 April 38.46 mm May 55.82 mm June 79.11 mm July 50.35 mm August 46.57 mm September 64.36 mm

9. DETAILS OF THE MINING LEASES IN THE DISTRICT AS PER THE FOLLOWING FORMAT : Source : Divisional Forest Officer (T), Jowai

Obtained Periods of Area of Periods of Mining of Date of Status (Working/ Environmental Location of the Method of Name of Mining Lease Mining Lease Name of the Mining Mining Lease commencement No-Working/ Captive/Non Clearance (Y/N) if Mining Lease Mining the Grant Order No. (1st / 2nd Sl. Lessee Lease (Initial) of Mining Temp. Working Captive yes letter No. with ( Latitude/ (Opencast/ Mineral & Date renewal) No (ha.) Operation for Dispatch etc.) Date of grant of Longitude) Underground) EC

From To From To Shnongrim Village, No. Sutnga Shri. JH/AP/ML/LS/201 No.EJHD/Rev- East Jaintia Hills Non 1. Limestone Adelphin 8-19/978/B/920 1.00 13.08.18 13.08.2028 13.08.18 Working 208/2018/17 dt. District Opencast Captive Pyrngap Dated: 13th August, 20.06.18 25˚ 20’ 39.3” N 2018 92˚ 32’ 41.4” E Pillar No. 11 Mootyngkrong, No. Latyrke JH/EM/ML/LS/201 No. EJHD/Rev- East Jainta Hills Shri. Ephiyoo Non 2. Limestone 8-19/979/B/984 4.310 24.08.18 24.08.2039 20.08.18 Temporary close 198/2018/17 dt. District Opencast Mukhim Captive Dated: 24th August, 26.06.18 25˚ 19’ 05.4” N 2018 92˚ 28’ 45.2” E Pillar No. 5 Umkroh, No. Lumshnong, JH/Y.P/ML/LS/201 No. EJHD/Rev- East Jaintia Hills Smt. Yookani Non 3. Limestone 8-19/991/B/2124 3.316 14.12.18 14.12.2025 25.01.19 Working 196/2018/19 dt. District. Opencast Passah Captive Dated: 14th 13.08.18 25˚ 10’ 09.5” N December, 2018 92˚ 22’ 00.4” E Pillar No. 8 Wahpynkon, No. Lumshnong Shri. JH/EL/ML/LS/201 No. EJHD/Rev- East Jaintia Hills Non 4. Limestone Emlangki 9-20/1006/B/1350 4.922 13.05.19 13.05.2028 15.05.19 Working 195/2018/19 dt. District Opencast Captive Lamare Dated- 13th May, 13.08.18 25˚ 09’ 54.5” N 2019 92˚ 24’ 06.0” E Pillar No. D

10. DETAILS OF ROYALTY OR REVENUE RECEIVED IN THE LAST THREE

YEARS : Source : Divisional Forest Officer (T), Jowai

Details of Royalty Collected from Sand from East Jaintia Hills District

Year Quantity m3 Rate @ Rs. Amount (Rs.) 2016-17 308.66 @ 90/- 27,779/- 2017-18 709.03 @90/- 63,831/- 2018-19 340.87 @90/- 30,678/-

Details of Royalty Collected of Limestone from East Jaintia Hills District

Year Quantity (mt) Amount (Rs.) 2016-17 1,14,952 mt. 91,96,160.00 2017-18 6,318 mt. 5,05,440.00 2018-19 2,79,394 mt. 2,24,77,520.00

11. DETAILS OF PRODUCTION OF MINOR MINERAL IN LAST THREE

YEARS : Source : Divisional Forest Officer (T), Jowai

Year Sand (in m3) Limestone (in mt.) 2016-17 308.66 1,14,952 mt. 2017-18 709.03 6,318 mt.

2018-19 340.87 2,79,394 mt.

12. MINERAL MAP OF THE DISTRICT : Source : District Mining Office,Jowai

13. LIST OF LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) HOLDERS IN THE DISTRICT ALONG WITH ITS VALIDITY :

Source : Divisional Forest Officer (T), Jowai

List of the Letter of Intent (LOI) Holders under East Jaintia Hills District

Location of the Use Name of Letter of Intent Area of Mining Lease Sl. Validity (Captive the Name of the Lessee Grant order no Mining lease (Lattitude "N" No. of LOI /Non- Mineral & date to be alloted. & Captive) Longitude "E")

Umjri, Wahiajer, No. Lumshnong, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 1 Limestone Smt. Demanroy M. Manner 2016/2016- 1.895 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/679 25˚ 11’ 01.9” N dt. 25.08.17 92˚ 25’ 03.2” E Pillar No. 6 Lumshong, No. East Jaintia Hills JH/MMMCR- Non- District 2 Limestone Smt. Lovely Gympad 2016/2016- 2.182 ha. 6 months Captive 25˚ 09’ 52.2” N 17/869/2588 92˚ 22’ 51.9” E dt. 20.03.19 Pillar No. 10 Khub area, No. Lumshnong, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 3 Limestone Shri. Simon Siangshai 2016/2016- 4.97 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/1213 25˚ 10’ 15.1” N dt. 27.11.17 92˚ 22’ 14.8” E Pillar No. 5 Umjri, Wahiajer, No. Lumshnong, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 4 Limestone Shri. Shibun Shylla 2016/2016- 4.5 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/635 dt. 25˚ 11’ 01.9” N 19.06.18 92˚ 21’ 30.2” E Pillar No. 4 Umpliang, Wahiajer, No. East Jaintia Hills JH/MMMCR- Non- District 5 Limestone Shri. Herlington Shadap 2016/2016- 3.20 ha. 6 months Captive 25˚ 11’ 55.6” N 17/869/1915 dt. 92˚ 24’ 14.7” E 25.01.18 Pillar No. 2 Mootyngkrong, No. Latyrke, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 6 Limestone Shri. Ephiyoo Mukhim 2016/2016- 4.310 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/343 dt. 25˚ 19’ 05.4” N 28.07.17 92˚ 28’ 45.2” E Pillar No. 5 Wah Rkhiang, No. Musiang Lamare, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 7 Limestone Ioobiangmontre Pasi 2016/2016- 1.499 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/1629 dt. 25˚ 13’ 41.7” N 14.06.19 92˚ 21’ 49.8” E Pillar No. 6 Krem Shrieh, No. East Jaintia Hills JH/MMMCR- Non- District 8 Limestone Shri. Iaidlang Bamon 2016/2016- 2.681 ha. 6 months Captive 25˚ 11’ 28.1” N 17/869/B/1212 dt. 92˚ 23’ 23.5” E 27.11.17 Pillar No. 5 Chiehtah, Lumshnong, No. East Jaintia Hills JH/MMMCR- Non- District 9 Limestone Shri. Lamshwa Kyndoh 2016/2016- 4.936 ha. 6 months Captive 25˚ 09’ 42.3” N 17/869/B/1115 dt. 92˚ 22’ 28.4” E 03.11.17 Pillar No. 18 Khmat Ia Wai- No. Shnongrim Elaka, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 10 Limestone Shri. Adelphin Pyrngap 2016/2016- 1.00 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/1118 dt. 25˚ 20’ 39.3” N 07.11.17 92˚ 32’ 41.4” E Pillar No. 11 Musiang Lamare, Old, No. East Jaintia Hills JH/MMMCR- Non- District 11 Limestone Shri. Shlur Bareh 2016/2016- 4.909 ha. 6 months Captive 25˚ 11’ 11.4” N 17/869/B/645 dt. 92˚ 20’ 37.0” E 20.06.18 Pillar No. 14 Chiehruphi, No. Khliehriat, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 12 Limestone Shri. Mekless Dkhar 2016/2016- 1.980 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/342 dt. 25˚ 13’ 18.3” N 04.05.18 92˚ 22’ 57.0” E Pillar No. 9 Umthning, Wahiajer, No. East Jaintia Hills JH/MMMCR- Non- District 13 Limestone Smt. Linda Pohban 2016/2016- 1.6 ha. 6 months Captive 25˚ 11’ 39.2” N 17/869/B/1249 dt. 92˚ 23’ 39.0” E 05.12.17 Pillar No. 13 Wah Pynkon - 1, No. Lumshong , JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 14 Limestone Shri. Lamshwa Kyndoh 2016/2016- 4.739 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/962 dt. 25˚ 09’ 49.2” N 06.10.17 92˚ 24’ 03.2” E Pillar No. 17 Wah Pynkon - 2, No. Lumshong , JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 15 Limestone Shri. Lamshwa Kyndoh 2016/2016- 4.518 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/961 dt. 25˚ 10’ 00.1” N 06.10.17 92˚ 23’ 53.9” E Pillar No. 10 Umkroh, Lumshnong, No. East Jaintia Hills JH/MMMCR- Non- District 16 Limestone Smt. Yookani Passah 2016/2016- 3.316 ha. 6 months Captive 25˚ 10’ 09.5” N 17/869/B/883 dt. 92˚ 22’ 00.4” E 26.09.17 Pillar No. 8 Umkhring, Wahiajer, No. Lumshnong, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 17 Limestone Smt. Eldi Dhar 2016/2016- 1.3520 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/283 dt. 25˚ 12’ 04.9” N 20.04.18 92˚ 23’ 49.7” E Pillar No. 9 Lumshnong, No. East Jaintia Hills JH/MMMCR- Non- District 18 Limestone Shri. Manbha Kyndoh 2016/2016- 1.99 ha. 6 months Captive 25˚ 09’ 43.7” N 17/869/B/1263 dt. 92˚ 22’ 43.8” E 23.10.18 Pillar No. 4 Lumshnong, No. East Jaintia Hills JH/MMMCR- Non- District 19 Limestone Smt. Danima Pdang 2016/2016- 2.05 ha. 6 months Captive 25˚ 10’ 33.1” N 17/869/B/282 dt. 92˚ 22’ 13.9” E 20.04.18 Pilar No. 6 Khap Mo, No. Lumshnong, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 20 Limestone Shri. Teson Dkhar 2016/2016- 1.07 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/2213 dt. 25˚ 09’ 58.4” N 16.01.19 92˚ 22’ 56.8” E Pillar No. 9 Lumsakne, Elaka No. Nongkhlieh, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 21 Limestone Shri. Lesly Shylla 2016/2016- 3.4 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/293 dt. 25˚ 21’ 38.0” N 24.04.18 92˚ 33’ 49.8” E Pillar No. 5 Rud Wahdaba, No. Lumshnong, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 22 Limestone Shri. Spindro Dkhar 2016/2016- 4.92 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/240 dt. 25˚ 09’ 25.9” N 22.10.18 92˚ 22’ 07.6” E Pillar No. 6 Lumshnong, No. East Jaintia Hills JH/MMMCR- Non- District 23 Limestone Shri. Worlin Lamare 2016/2016- 3.927 ha. 6 months Captive 25˚ 10’ 33.1” N 17/869/B/291 dt. 92˚ 21’ 47.0” E 24.04.18 Pillar No. 10 Lumshnong, No. East Jaintia Hills JH/MMMCR- Non- District 24 Limestone Shri. Worlin Lamare 2016/2016- 4.546 ha. 6 months Captive 25˚ 09’ 49.0” N 17/869/B/292 dt. 92˚ 21’ 53.1” E 24.04.18 Pillar No. 13 Moolieh, Umlong No. Village, Rymbai, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 25 Limestone Shri. Binot Dhar 2016/2016- 4.7445 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/631 dt. 25˚ 10’ 09.2” N 13.06.18 92˚ 20’ 11.0” E Pillar No. 4 Shiahtah, Lumshnong, No. East Jaintia Hills JH/MMMCR- Non- District 26 Limestone Shri. Balentine Shylla 2016/2016- 2.82 ha. 6 months Captive 25˚ 10’ 0.2” N 17/869/B/1173 dt. 92˚ 22’ 27.9” E 26.09.18 Pillar No. 6 Shiahtah, Lumshnong, No. East Jaintia Hills JH/MMMCR- Non- District 25˚ 27 Limestone Shri. Balentine Shylla 2016/2016- 2.35 ha. 6 months Captive 09’ 57.09” N 17/869/B/1172 dt. 92˚ 22’ 26.1” E 26.09.18 Pillar No. 6 Khie Kupli (Lur No. Khoh), JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 28 Limestone Shri. Borin Shadap 2016/2016- 1.65 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/355 dt. 25˚ 25’ 46.8” N 01.08.17 92˚ 17’ 49.3” E Pillar No. 6 Wahpynkon, No. Lumshnong, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 29 Limestone Shri. Emlangky Lamare 2016/2016- 4.922 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/914 dt. 25˚ 09’ 54.5” N 27.09.17 92˚ 24’ 06.0” E Pillar No. D Lum Sha Khnai, No. Lumthari, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 30 Limestone Shri. Silbinus Sukhlain 2016/2016- 1.6 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/495 dt. 25˚ 21’ 50.2” N 27.05.18 92˚ 33’ 07.0” E Pillar No. 6 Lum Bangtai, Elaka No. Narpuh, JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 31 Limestone Shri. Michael Lyngdoh 2016/2016- 3.3 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/2647 dt. 25˚ 13’ 56.69” N 27.03.19 92˚ 22’ 16.69” E Pillar No. 11 Thlu Sniang, Chiehruphi, Elaka No. Narpuh, JH/MMMCR- Non- East Jaintia Hills 32 Limestone Shri. Tiberus Shylla 2016/2016- 3.22 ha. 6 months Captive District 17/869/B/2377 dt. 25˚ 13’ 04.66” N 15.02.19 92˚ 23’ 05.24” E Pillar No. 24 Wah Lathma, No. Lumshnong JH/MMMCR- East Jaintia Hills Non- 33 Limestone Shri. Kermiky Dkhar 2016/2016- 4.58 ha. 6 months District Captive 17/869/B/2009 dt. 25˚ 09’ 42.2” N 30.07.19 92˚ 21’ 59.7” E Pillar No. 16

14. TOTAL MINERAL RESERVE AVAILABLE IN THE DISTRICT: No information available for the District.

Source : Secretary, Forests & Environment Department, Govt Of Meghalaya. Total Mineral Reserve found in the State Quantity Coal 576 million tonne Limestone 9304 million tonne Bauxite 28 lak tonne Sillimanite 50 illion tonne

15. QUALITY / GRADE OF MINERAL AVAILABLE IN THE DISTRICT : No information available for the District.

Source : Secretary, Forests & Environment Department, Govt Of Meghalaya.

Meghalaya is endowed with sizeable deposit of a number of valuable minerals. Coal, limestone, uranium, granite kaolin, clay and glass sand are the principle minerals. A brief account of mineral resources is as follows:-

Reserve Sl. Minerals in the Grade Major places of occurrence No state 1 Coal 576 Sub- Meghalaya coal, which is tertiary coal, is generally sub- million bituminous bituminous in composition. The prominent coalfields of tonnes high calorific the State are West Darangiri, Siju, Pendengru-Balpakram value and in the south Garo Hills District, Borsora Langring and high sulphur Shallang in the West Khasi Hills and Partly in East Garo content Hills. Mawlong-Shella and Sohra-Cherrapunjee in the East Khasi Hills District and Bapung-Sutnga in the Jaintia Hills District. 2 Limestone 9304 Cement An extensive bed of limestone occurs in the southern part million metallurgical of the state from Jaintia Hills in the East and Garo Hills in tonnes and chemical the West. The main deposits are found around Cherrapunjee, Mawlong, Ichamati, Shella, Komorrah in the East Khasi Hillls District, Borsar and Bagli in the West Khasi Hills District, Lakadong, Lumshnong and Nongkhlieh in the Jaintia Hills District, and Darang Era- aning Siju, Chokpot in the South Garo Hills District. 3 Uranium Uranium-Significant occurrence of uranium deposit is found in and around Wahkynshi area in the West Khasi Hills District. 4 Granite 50 Table top, Deposits of multi-coloured granite have been located million wall cladding around Nongpoh in the Ribhoi Dirstrict; Mawkyrwat and cubic etc. Nongstoin in the West Khasi Hills District; and meter Mendipathar and Songsak in the East Garo Hills District.

5 Clay 97 White ware Sedimentary white clay is found around Cherrapunjee and million earthen ware Mahadek in the East Khasi Hills; Nangalbibra in the tonnes furnace lining South Garo Hills and Rongrengre in the East Garo Hills curing soap District. etc.

6 Kaoline 5.24 White ware Good quality Kaolin 9China clay) occurs around million Mawphlang, Smit and Laitlyngkot in the East Khasi Hills tonnes District; Thadlaskein, Shanpung, Mulieh and Mynsngat in the Jaintia Hills District; and Daruguri in the East Garo Hills Distict. 7 Iron ore - Low grade West Khasi Hills and East Garo Hills 8 Galss sand 3.00 Ordinary Glass Sand – Glass sand is found to occur at Laitryngew, milliom glass ware Umstew and Kreit in the East Khasi Hillls and Tura in the tonnes West GAro Hills. 9 Quartz 0.5 Industrial Quartz occurs almost in all districts in the Northern part million grade of the state. tonnes 10 Feldspar Ceramic Feldspar and iron ore are reported in the Ri-Bhoi and grade West Khasi Hills District. 11 Sillimanite 50 High Silimanite is found in some parts of Mawthengkut Block million temperature at Sonapahar of the West Khasi Hills District. tones furnace lining 12 Bauxite 1.45 Low grade Jaintia Hills million tones 13 Rock Low grade Jaintia Hills. phosphate

16. USE OF MINERAL : Source : Divisional Forest Officer (T), Jowai

Limestone : To be used in Limestone Kiln, for manufacturing of lime used in building material construction and for export ;

Sand & Boulder : For construction.

17. DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF THE MINERAL IN THE LAST THREE

YEARS: Source : Divisional Forest Officer (T), Jowai

Year Limestone Boulder Stone 2016-17 1,14,952 mt -

2017-18 6,318 mt -

2018-19 2,79,394 mt -

18. MINING LEASES MARKED ON THE MAP OF THE DISTRICT: Source : Divisional Forest Officer (T), Jowai

19. DETAILS OF THE AREA OF WHERE THERE IS A CLUSTER OF MINING LEASES VIZ. NUMBER OF MINING LEASES, LOCATION (

LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE): Source : Divisional Forest Officer (T), Jowai

At present there are no cluster mining.

20. DETAILS OF ECO-SENTITIVE AREA :

Source : Divisional Forest Officer (WL), Jowai

Extent and boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone:-

(1) The Eco-sensitive Zone shall be of 194.23 square kilometers with an extent varying from 1.20 kilometres to 7.70 kilometers from the boundary of Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary and the boundary details are given in Annexure –I (2) The List of villages falling in Eco-sensitive Zone are given in Annexure-II (3) The Global Position System Co-ordinates of points along the boundary of Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary are given in Annexure-IIA.

Boundary Description of Eco-sensitive Zone of the Narpuh Wildlife

Sanctuary, East Jaintia Hills District Meghalaya

North: From the junction of a stream with River Lukha/Simlieng at Point No. 1 at

N 250 07’ 45.35 E 920 34’ 49.79” proceed towards the Northeastern side along the former stream till its junction with another stream at point No.2 at N 250 08’ 4.15 E 920 35’ 16.09” then proceed towards the Northwestern side along the later stream till its source at Point No.3 at N 250 09’ 14.19 E 920 34’ 40.20” then proceeds towards the Northwestern side till the hill top at point.4 at N250 09’ 29.64E 920 34’ 29.72” then proceed towards Southwestern side along the mountain ridge till it reaches Point No.5 at N 250 079’ 17.55 E 920 33’ 56.89” then proceed towards Southwestern side till source of a stream at Point No.6 at N 250 09’ 11.97 E 920 33’ 44.71” then proceeds towards Northwestern side along a stream till junction of this stream with another stream at point No.7 at N 250 07’ 45.35 E 920 32’ 35.28” then proceeds towards western side along a straight line to a hill top at point No.8 at N 250 07’10122.81” E 920 31’ 34.78” then proceeds towards western side along a straight line till it reaches junction of two streams at Point No.9 at N 250 10’ 23.79 E 920 30’ 32.35” then proceeds towards southwestern side along a stream till it reached junction of this stream with another stream at Point No.10 at N 250 10’ 16.77” E 920 30’ 20.32” then proceeds towards the Northwestern side along a stream till it reaches its source at Point No.11 at N 250 10’ 33.86 E 920 29’ 32.64” then proceeds towards Southwestern side along the bottom of a valley till it reaches Point No.12 at N 250 10’ 25.83” E 920 28’ 56.55” then proceeds towards Western side along the bottom of a valley till it reaches Point No.13 at N 250 10’ 24.92” E 920 27’ 43.39” then proceeds towards Western side along a straight line till it reaches source of a stream at Point No.14 at N 250 10’ 121.05” E 920 26’ 49.31” then proceeds towards Southwestern side along a stream till it reaches Lunar river at Point No.15 at N 250 10’ 01.81 E 920 26103.80”.

West: From bank of Lunar river No.15 at N 250 10’ 01.81” E 920 26’ 03.80” proceed towards Southwestern side along a line running parallel to northern bank of Lukha river at a distance of about 1.20km from the said bank and passing through Point No.16 at N 250 09’ 45.16” E 920 25’ 35.54” Point No.17 at N 250 9’ 17.53 E 920 24’ 56.11” Point No.18 at N 250 8’ 42.55” E 920 23’ 40.23”, Point No.19 N 250 8’ 36.41” E 920 22’ 53.71”, Point No.20 at N 250 8’ 28.30” E 920 22’ 45.00”, Point No.21 at N 250 8’ 14.85” E 920 22’ 36.68”, Point No.22 at N 250 7’ 57.27 E 920 22’ 39.45”, Point No.23 at N 250 7’ 38.12” E 920 22’ 16.24”, Point No.24 at N 250 7’ 21.22” E 920 21’ 35.24”, Point No.25 at N 250 7’ 13.51” E 920 21’ 17.90”, Point No.26 at N 250 7’ 2.48” E 920 21’ 7.11”, Point No.27 at N 250 6’ 52.36 E 920 20’ 54.51”, Point No.28 at N 250 6’ 32.69 E 920 20’ 42.34”, Point No.29 at N 250 6’ 26.69 E 920 20’ 33.79”, Point No.30 at N 250 6’ 0.08 E 920 20’ 23.97” Point No.31 at N 250 5’ 30.53” E 920 20’ 19.40” Point No.32 at N 250 5’ 8.010 E 920 20’ 20.64”. South: From the point No.32 at N 250 5’ 8.00” E 920 20’ 20.64” proceeds towards Southeastern side along a straight line to Point N.33 at N 250 04’ 55.56 E 920 20’ 26.42” then proceeds towards Southeastern side along a straight line till its meets western bank of River Lukha at Point No.34 at N 250 04’ 41.22” E 920 20’ 49.58” then proceeds toward Southeastern side along a straight line till it reaches National Highway 44 at Point No.35 at N 250 05’ 21.36 E 920 21’ 45.67” then proceeds towards eastern side along the National Highway 44 till its reaches Point No.36 at N 250 04’ 09.42” E 920 22’ 45.82” then proceeds towards Southeastern side along a straight line till it meets a stream at Point No.37 at N 250 04101.65 “E 920 23’ 18.33” then proceeds towards Northeastern side along a stream till its source at Point No.38 at N 250 04’ 45.66” E 920 24121.05” then proceeds towards Northeastern side along a straight line till reaches Point No.39 at N 250 04’ 53.91” E 920 24’ 55.69” then proceeds towards Southwestern side along a mountain ridge till it reaches point No.41 at N 250 03’ 32.28” E 920 24’ 12.64” then proceeds towards Southeastern side along a straight line till it reaches boundary of Narpuh Reserve Forest Block-II at point No.42 at N 250 03’ 07.71” E 920 24’ 31.90” then proceeds towards Southeastern side along the boundary of Narpuh Reserve Forest Block-II till it reaches point No.43 at N 250 03’ 00.58” E 920 24’ 33.21” then proceeds toward Western side along the boundary of Narpuh Reserve Forest Block-II till it reaches Point No.44 at N 250 03101.80” E 920 24’ 25.06” then proceeds towards Southwestern side along the boundary of Narpuh Reserved Forest Block-II till it reaches National Highway 45 at N 250 02’ 57.26” E 920 24’ 21.92” then proceeds towards Southeastern side along the boundary of the Narpuh reserve Forest Block-II till its reaches tri-junction point of Assam, Meghalaya and Bangladesh boundaries at Point No.46 at N 250 01’ 45.65” E 920 25’ 43.39”.

East: From the tri-junction of Assam, Meghalaya and Bangladesh boundaries at Point No.46 at N 250 01’ 45.65” E 920 25’ 43.39” proceeds towards Northeastern side along the Assam Meghalaya inter-state boundary till it reaches boundary of the Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary at Point No.47 at N 250 06’ 1098 E 920 28’ 46.12” then proceeds towards the northern side along the Assam- Meghalaya inter-State boundary till it reaches point No.48 at N 250 06’ 33.14” E 920 28’ 54.74” then proceeds toward eastern side along the Assam- Meghalaya inter-state boundary till it reaches Point No.49 at N 250 06’ 3.08” E 920 32’ 29.33” then proceeds toward Northern western side along the Assam-Meghalaya inter-state boundary till it reaches Lukha/Simlieng river at pointNo.50 at N 250 08’ 19.81” E 920 31’ 27.21” then proceeds towards eastern side along the Lukha/Simlieng river till it reaches junction of Lukha/Simlieng river with a stream at point No.1 at N 250 07145 .35” E 920 34’ 40.79”

List of villages falling in Eco-sensitive Zone of Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary, Meghalaya.

SL VILLAGE LATITUDE LONGTITUDE PROXIMITY NO 1 Khoingoi N 250 11’ 4.84” E 920 32’ 31.28” Partly 2 Mulian N250 11’ 48.5011” E 920 29’ 26.90” Partly 3 Khaddum N 250 9’15.50” E 920 26’ 48.60” Partly 4 Pandare N 2509’ 19.63” E 920 24’ 52.75” Fully 5 Brichyrnot N 250 9’ 49.70” E 920 25’ 28.30” Partly 6 Sakhri N 250 8’ 19.91” E 920 24’ 30.12” Fully 7 Lumtongseng N 250 8’ 7.02” E 920 23’ 28.40” Fully 8 Tongseng N 250 8’ 36.10” E 920 22’ 38.60” Partly 9 Myrli N 250 7’ 47.85” E 920 21’ 11.74” Partly 10 Sonapur N 250 6’ 47.00” E 920 22’ 19.90” Fully 11 Chymplong N 250 6’ 13.90” E 920 20’ 44.90” Fully 12 Borsora N 250 5’ 7.50” E 920 20’ 35.90” Fully 13 Kuliang N 250 4’ 28.50” E 920 21’ 56.20” Fully 14 Pyrtakuna N 250 4’ 15.36” E 920 22’ 36.93” Fully 15 Pahar N 250 4’ 40.90” E 920 24’ 35.40” Partly 16 Umkiang N 250 3’ 41.90” E 920 23’ 9.90” Partly 17 Wahkoh N 250 3’ 1.60” E 920 24’ 14.50” Partly 18 Dona Skur N 250 2’ 43.11” E 920 24’ 30.31” Fully 19 Dona N 250 2’ 32.09” E 920 24’ 56.34” Fully Umbluh

Global Position System Co-ordinates of points along the boundary of Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary and Eco-Sensitive Zone

WAYPOINT ID LATITUDE LONGTITUDE

1 N 250 7’ 45.35” E 920 34’ 49.79” 2 N 250 8’ 4.149” E 920 35’ 16.09” 3 N 250 9’ 14.186” E 920 34’ 40.20” 4 N 250 9’ 29.642” E 920 34’ 29.72” 5 N 250 9’ 17.55” E 920 33’ 56.89” 6 N 250 9’ 53.70” E 920 32’ 35.28” 7 N 250 10’ 22.81” E 920 31’ 34.78” 8 N 250 10’ 23.79” E 920 30’ 32.35” 9 N 250 10’ 16.77” E 920 30’ 20.32” 10 N 250 10’ 33.86” E 920 29’ 32.64” 11 N 250 10’ 25.83” E 920 278’ 56.55” 12 N 250 10’ 24.92” E 920 27’ 43.39” 13 N 250 10’ 21.05” E 920 26’ 49.31” 14 N 250 10’ 1.81” E 920 26’ 3.80”

21. IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT (AIR, WATER, NOISE, SOIL, FLORA & FAUNA, LAND USE, AGRICULTURE, FOREST, ETC)DUE TO MINING ACTIVITY: Source : Secretary, Forests & Environment Department, Govt Of Meghalaya.

Mining operations impact the environment in several ways, impact on environment due to mining activities varies based on the quantum of production rate proposed.

Impact of mining on Air:

The largest sources of air pollution in mining operations dust emission in the form of Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM) and Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) during excavations, blasting loading and unloading transportation of materials wind erosion (more frequent in open-pit mining) fugitive dust from tailing facilities, stockpiles, waste dumps, and haul roads. Another source of pollution would be emission from trucks/vehicles used for transportation of mineral. These pollutants can cause serious effects to people’s health and to the environment.

Impact of mining on water:

Mining activity affects both surface and subsurface water. Due to mining water bodies can get contaminated with dust and toxic materials. The drainage system and topography will influence extent of water pollution. During excavation huge quantity of waste and dust generated which may flow to water bodies leading to reduced water carriage capacity floods and reduced light penetration. Acid mine drainage is considered one of mining most serious threats to water resources. A mine with acid mine drainage has the potential for long-term devastating impacts on rivers streams and aquatic life.

Noise Pollution

Noise pollution associated with mining may include noise from vehicle engines, loading and unloading of rock into steel dumpers chutes power generation and other sources cumulative impacts of shovelling ripping drilling, blasting, transport, crushing, grinding and stock piling can significantly affect wildlife and nearby residents vibrations are associated with many types of equipment used in mining operations, but blasting is considered the major source. Vibration has affected the stability of infrastructures, buildings and homes of people living near large-scale open-pit mining operations. According to a study commissioned by the European Union in 2000 “Shocks and vibrations as a result of blasting in connection with mining can lead to noise dust and collapse of structure in surrounding inhabited areas. The animals life, on which the local population may depend, might also be disturbed”.

Impact on Flora and Fauna

Mining activity is one of the major reasons for deforestation, loss of biodiversity, habitat degradation and habitat fragmentation. Mining activity will require clearing of vegetation leading to loss of green cover. Dust and noise population will create affects wildlife. Mining activity in the wildlife corridor/wildlife habitat will affect animal movement and will lead to man-animal conflict. Mining will change the topography of the area there by causing physical disturbances to the landscape, creating eyesores.

Impact on agriculture

Agriculture yield will be reduced due to obstructions by the dust particles as settled on the leaves reducing photosynthesis process of plant. Source : Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board, Shillong

WATER QUALITY DATA EAST JAINTIA HILLS DISTRICTS (AVERAGE) MARCH - JUNE 2019

Parameters pH Turbidity Total Suspended Solids

Districts Name of Rivers Location (mg/L) (mg/L) Min Max Ave Min Max Ave Min Max Ave Waikhrwi River Mookhlot 2.7 2.9 2.8 2.5 12.7 7.6 5.0 45.0 21.0

Sutnga, 3.5 3.8 3.6 2.5 13.5 6.7 6.0 23.0 12.6 East Kwai River Mawpun Jaintia Lukha River Khaddum 5.1 7.5 6.0 3.8 11.5 7.3 10.0 22.0 15.1 Hills Kalipai River Rymbai 2.7 3.0 2.8 1.1 30.8 12.0 4.0 40.0 19.0 Kmeum River Rymbai 2.8 3.8 3.1 1.0 5.5 3.3 4.0 17.0 9.6

22. REMEDIAL MEASURES TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF MINING

ON THE ENVIRONMENT :

Source : SEIAA, Shillong

General Conditions:

i. No change in Mining Technology and scope of working shall be made with out pure approval of the SEIAA, Meghalaya. No deviation shall be made in the calendar plan including excavation, quantum of mineral and waste.

ii. Mining shall be carried out as per the provisions outlined in mining plan approved by Director of Mineral Resources, Govt. of Meghalaya as well as by abiding to the guidelines of Directorate General Mines Safety (DGMS). iii. Sufficient numbers of Gullies/drainage channels shall be provided for better management of water. Regular monitoring of pH shall be included in the monitoring plan and report shall be submitted to the NE Regional Office, MoEF & CC, Shillong and Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) on six monthly basis.

iv. Effective safeguard measures such as regular water sprinkling shall be carried out in critical areas prone to air pollution and having high levels of PM10 and PM2.5 such as haul road, loading and unloading point and transfer points. Fugitive thus emissions from all the sources shall be controlled regularly. It shall be ensured that the Ambient Air Quality parameters conform to the norms prescribed by the Central Pollution Board in this regard. Monitoring and Ambient Air Quality to be carried and record should be maintained.

v. Catch drains and siltation ponds of appropriate size shall be constructed around the mine working mineral and OB dumps to prevent run off or water and flow of sediments directly into the water and other water bodies. The water so collected should be utilized for watering the mine area, roads, Green Belt Development etc. The drains shall be regularly desilted and maintained properly. The dump capacity shall be designed keeping 50% safety margin over and above peak sudden rainfall (Based on 50 years data) and maximum discharge in the area adjoining the mine site, and it shall allow adequate attention period for proper settling and of silt material.

vi. Plantation shall be raised in a 7.5m wide green belt in the safety zone around the mining lease, backfilled and reclaimed area, around water body, along the roads etc. by planting natives species, following the CPCB guidelines for green belt plantation and in consultation with DFO (Social Forestry). Green belt shall be developed all along the mine lease area in a phased manner and shall be completed within three years. The density of trees shall be around 2500 per ha.

vii. Regular monitoring of ground water level and quality shall be carried out in and around the mine lease by establishing a network of existing wells and constructing new Pyrometers during the mining operation. The monitoring shall be carried out four times in a year pre- monsoon (April- May), Monsoon (August), Post Monsoon (November), and Winter (January) and the data thus collected may be sent regularly to the Regional Office, MoEF & CC, Shillong and MSPCB. viii. Provision shall be made for temporary housing of construction labourers within the site with all necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile toilets, mobile STP, safe drinking water, medical health care, etc.

ix. Critical parameters such as PM2.5, NOx, SOx in the Ambient Air within the impact zone, peak particle velocity at 300m distance or within the nearest habitations, whichever is closer shall be monitored periodically as per the MoEF’s Notification in 2009. Further, quality of discharged water shall also be monitored (TDS, DO, PH and Total Suspended Solid- TSS). The data shall be uploaded on the website of the company and also prominently displayed at the project site. The circular No. 1-20012/1/2006-1A II (M) Dated, 27.05.2009 issued by MoEF&CC, which is available on the website of the Ministry www.envfor.nic.in shall also be referred to in this regard for its compliance.

x. Industrial waste water (Workshop and waste water from the mine) shall be properly collected, treated so as to conform to the standards prescribed under GSR 422 (E) dated 19th May, 1993 and 31st December, 1993 or as amended from time to time. Oil and grease trap shall be installed before discharge of effluents.

xi. The PP shall ensure that no child is employed in the project.

xii. Personal protective equipment should be provided by the PP to the working persons and they should be also be provided with adequate training and information on safety and health aspects including natural disaster/calamities management training. xiii. In case the PP being a lease holder, he/she shall obtain and submit to SEIAA the consent of the land owner in and Affidavit, within a period of two month from the issued of the EC, to the effect that the land owner has no objection if reclamation work is taken up by the State Forest and Environment Department at the project site. In case the PP being the land owner, the Affidavit shall be executed by himself.

xiv. Under the Meghalaya Minor Mineral Reclamation Fund (MMMRF) Rules 2016, the safe proceeds @ 10% should be deposited by the PP to the respective Divisional Forest Officer (Territorial).Copies of receipts shall be enclosed in the PP’s six monthly report.

xv. The funds earmarked for environmental protection measures shall be kept in separate account and shall not be diverted for other purposes. The PP shall ensure adequate budgetary provision and indicate a timeline for the implementation of the plan. The plan shall be submitted to the SEIAA and the NE Regional Office, MoEF & CC, Shillong within a period of one year from the date of issue of EC.

xvi. The PP have committed an amount of Rs. 1.5 lakhs annually as CSR, or 2% from the profit, whichever is more as per Govt. Rules and shall be earmarked annually to CSR. The earmarked fund shall be funded for soft skilled training in health and education for the particular village or area where the project is located. The fund shall be kept at the disposal of the respective Deputy Commissioner or as may be directed by the Deputy Commissioner, for imparting soft skilled in health and education for the particular village or area. The PP shall complete all the tasks and submit a year wise expenditure to the Deputy Commissioner concerned, the SEIAA, Meghalaya and the NE Regional Office, MoEF & CC.

xvii. The PP shall maintain record of the quantum of stones mined and end use of the mineral should be clearly mentioned in the record. xviii. Mining shall be stop if the entire quantity indicated in the mining plan is quarried, even if the validated quarry lease periods is still on. The State Mining and Geology and the State Forest and Environment Department shall be informed by the PP for necessary direction as per Rules.

xix. The project authority shall: 1) Advertise at least in two local newspaper widely circulated, one of which shall be in the vernacular language of the locality concerned, within 7 days of the issue of the clearance letter informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance. Copies of the newspaper above shall be furnished to the O/o the SEIAA, Meghalaya. 2) To display name board at the quarry site – showing the details PP lease area, period of the lease, etc. and 3) This clearance letter shall be made available on the website of the PP.

xx. The PP shall submit six monthly reports on the status of the implementation of the stipulated environmental safeguard to the Monitoring Authorities- the Regional Office, MoEF&CC, Shillong, and State Control Pollution Board. The certified/verified copy of the same from the above Monitoring Authorities shall be submitted to the SEIAA and SEAC, Meghalaya.

xxi. Environment Statement for each financial year ending 31st March in Form V as mandated shall be submitted to MSPCB with copy of the same to SEIAA, Meghalaya and Regional Office, MoEF&CC, Shillong.

xxii. The PP shall have to comply with respect to the provision of Meghalaya Minor Mineral Concessions Rules, 2016 as and when amended by the State Govt. from time to time and also the guidelines framed by the Ministry of Mines from time to time.

xxiii. The Mining plan is valid for 5 years only. After its expiry, the PP shall submit another mining plan duly approved by the Authorised Agency.

xxiv. The Environment Clearance does not imply that the others statutory/ administrative clearances shall be granted to the project by the concerned authorities. Such authorities shall consider the project independently as per their respective statutory power under acts/rule/guideline empowered to such Authorities.

xxv. The PP shall not violate applicable provisions of any Acts, Rules, Orders of the Government and judicial orders issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court/High Courts/NGT, applicable to the project.

xxvi. Official from the Regional Office, MoEF&CC, Shillong, MSPCB or any authorised officials, who would be monitoring the implementation of the conditions mentioned herein, shall be given full cooperation, facilities and documents/data by the PP during their inspection.

xxvii. The SEIAA reserves the right to add or delete any conditions or safeguarding measures found necessary, and to take action including revoking the clearance granted, if conditions stipulated are not implemented by the PP or in case of submission of false document/wrong declaration. xxviii. Any appeal against this environmental clearance shall lie with the National Green Tribunal, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.

This Environmental Clearance valid for a period of 5 (five) from the date of issue.

Source : Secretary, Forests & Environment Department, Govt Of Meghalaya.

1. Water shall be sprinkled at regular interval on the main roads, service roads and at loading points to suppress fugitive dust. 2. Wet drilling method is to be adopted to control emission. 3. Provisions of ear plug to the workers. 4. Blasting shall be carried out during day time only after taking necessary precautionary measures to ensure safety of public. 5. Air and noise pollution shall be checked periodically and to maintain records. 6. Speed of trucks entering or leaving the mine is to be limited to moderate speed to prevent undue noise from empty trucks and reduce dust emission. 7. The mined out pits should be backfilled and area should be suitably landscaped to prevent environmental degradation. 8. Mine closure plan as per the mining plan shall be strictly followed with back filing tree plantation. 9. Rain water getting accumulated in the quarry/mines shall not be discharged directly to the nearby stream or water body. 10. The workers employed shall be provided with personal protective equipment and dust masks. 11. Periodic medical examination of the workers and shall organise medical camp in the area. 12. Occupational health check-ups shall be done in six months for workers. 13. Adequate measures to be taken during excavation to ensure that mining activity does not affect hydrological regime. 14. Shall ensure that no natural water course/ or water resources shall be obstructed due to mining activity. 15. Pollution due to transportation shall be affectively controlled. 16. Mineral transportation shall be carried out through covered trucks only. 17. Regular and proper maintenance of working equipments. 18. Regular training program to the mines workers and operators. 19. In the mining area adequate number of check dam, retaining walls garland drain and settling ponds should be provided to arrest the wash-off with rain water. 20. Comprehensive green belts of desired widths are to be maintained around the mining areas to control noise, dust pollution and to generate a healthy environment.

23. RECLAMATION OF MINED OUT AREA ( BEST PRACTICE ALREADY IMPLEMENTED IN THE DISTRICT, REQUIREMENT AS PER RULES AND REGULATION, PROPOSED RECLAMATION PLAN ): Source : SEIAA, Shillong

In ECs, the SEIAA has stimulated conditions – that the project shall allow for reclamation work to be undertaken as per MMMCR, 2016 by the State Govt.

Source : Divisional Forest Officer Territorial’s Office, Jowai

No reclamation work on mined area has been carried out till date. However, the reclamation fund is being collected for the Minor Mineral extracted under MMMCR 2016.

Source : Secretary, Forests & Environment Department, Govt Of Meghalaya.

23.1 Reclamation has three vital roles:

i. Reclamation – Reclamation means return the mined-out land with useful life. It implies restoring the land to a form and productivity that the useful and inconformity with a prior land use. Reclamation always may not be a single phase operation.

ii. Rehabilitation – Restoration is to bring back the degraded land to a normal stage by a special treatment. It is a process on taking some mitigation measures for disturbed environmental condition created through mining activities.

iii. Restoration – Restoration is the process of returning the mine out land being fit to an acceptable environmental condition. However, the general acceptable meaning of the term is bringing the disturbed land to its original form. Restoration is often used to indicate that biological properties of soil are put back at what they were.

When active mining ceases, mine facilities and the site are reclaimed and closed. The goal of mine site reclamation and closure should always be to return the site to a condition that most resembles the pre-mining condition. Mines that are notorious for their immense impact on the environment often made impacts only during the closure phase, when active mining operations ceased. These impacts can persist for decades and even centuries. Mine reclamation and closure plans must describe in sufficient detail how the mining company will restore the site to a condition that most resembles pre-mining environmental quality; how it will be prevent – in perpetuity – the release of toxic contaminants from various mine facilities (such as abandoned open pits and tailing impoundments); and how funds will be set aside to ensure that the costs of reclamation and closure will be paid for.

23.2 Reclamation Plan Items Activities (i) Backfilling (ii) Afforestation on backfilled area. Reclamation & (iii) Afforestation on exhaust benches. Rehabilitation of Mined out (iv) Pisciculture. land / area (v) Converting into reservoir/fish pond. (vi) Landscaping and conservation to recreational centre. (vii) Converting into Grazing land. (i) Terracing. (ii) Pitching. (iii) Construction of papapet walls/retaining wall at toe of Stabilization & dump. rehabilitation of dumps (iv) Construction of check dams along slope of valleys. (v) Construction of settling pond channels garland drains etc. (vi) Afforestation on dumps. (vii) Use of Jute Geo textile to stabilities slopes. Rehabilitation of barren area (i) Afforestation. within lease Environment monitoring (i) Ambient Air quality. (Core Zone) (ii) Water quality (iii) Noise Level Survey. (iv) Ground vibration.

23.3 Statutory requirement:

As per the Mineral Conservation Development Rule, 2017, the following rules must be in mind by the mine owner/ agent/manager, which is a part of reclamation activities –

Rule 22, Mine Closure Plan. Rule 23, Submission of Progressive Mine Closure Plan. Rule 24, Submission of Final Mine Closure Plan. Rule 26, Responsibility of holder of mining lease Plan. Rule 27, Financial Assurance Rule. Rule 35, Sustainable mining.

24. RISK ASSESSMENT & DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN : Source : District Mining Office,Jowai

Regarding the District Survey Report on Minor Minerals, in connection with point no. 22 on Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan from Directorate of Mineral Resources, it may be mentioned that as per the Meghalaya Minor Mineral Concession Rule 2016 only the minerals which falls under the Schedule II list is under the purview of the Mining and Geology Department and those in Schedule III falls under the State Forest Department. Moreover Mining is a site specific for which EIA and EMP in general form is not possible as long as the whole area is not disturbed. Further, if any Mining operation comes in any location all the relevant EIA and EMP of all the application for Mining Lease on Minor Minerals will be detailed and reflected in the Mining Plan for each specific Mineral and location.

Source : Secretary, Forests & Environment Department, Govt Of Meghalaya.

The Mining Operation is usually hazardous and destructive in nature. Some of the risk assessment relating to mining Operations is as below:-

1. Slope/Benches failure. 2. Accidents due to machineries and equipment. 3. Inundation. 4. Accidents due to blasting/explosives. 5. Accidents due to Fire. 6. Accidents due inadvertent entry of people and animals.

Disaster Management Plan

In order to mitigate the above Risk Assessment, the Disaster Management Plan in order to minimize accidents and control the damage, the following are to be followed:- 1. Proper maintenance of benches and slope along with proper design considering the stability of the working benches or slopes. 2. Proper maintenance of machinery and equipments and proper signaling methods. Proper maintenance of berms on haul roads including the proper width and gradient of haul roads. 3. Proper maintenance of drainage/sump and pumps. 4. Care has to be taken on handling of explosive, misfires and proper design of blasting parameter and use of blasting accessories to minimize fly rocks, noise and vibration. Proper signaling and maintenance of blasting shelter. 5. Fire extinguisher has to be kept in all the machineries and wherever a fire hazard is anticipated. 6. Proper fencing of the lease boundary is to be practice in order to avoid any inadvertent entry. 7. Detailed list of equipment available, its type & capacity and items reserved for emergency. 8. Apart from the above precaution, Emergency Response Team is to be arranged by the lessee under the supervision of Mine Manager to tackle in case of any disaster/accident. 9. Management to ameliorate the situation of panic, tension, sentiments grievances and misgivings created by any disaster and to help the injured, survivors and family members of affected persons by providing materials, finance, moral support and establishing contact with relatives of victims. 10. It is also important that the lessee has to maintain the following facilities in the area:- 1. First Aid Room. 2. Telephone, Mobile handsets. 3. Emergency alarm in mine. 4. Firefighting equipment and accessories with trained manpower. 5. Training Centre. 6. Ambulance Van. 7. Medical Centre and Rescue Room.

25. DETAILS OF THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THE DISTRICT (LAST FIVE YEAR DATA OF NUMBER OF PATIENTS OF SILICOSIS & TUBERCULOSIS ALSO NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED ): Source : District Medical & Health Office(T),Khliehriat

Year No. of TB cases 2015 202 nos 2016 180 Nos 2017 170 Nos 2018 209 Nos 2019 116 Nos Total 877 Nos

26. PLANTATION AND GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT IN RESPECT OF LEASES ALREADY GRANTED IN THE DISTRICT :

Source : SEIAA, Shillong

EC condition for ‘green belt’ has been stimulated PP to implement the same in consultation with the Forests & Environment Department, Meghalaya.

Source : Divisional Forest Officer Territorial’s Office,Jowai

The Mining leases were granted recently in the year 2018 onwards. Hence, development of Green Belt or plantation was not carried out till date.

Source : Secretary, Forests & Environment Department, Govt Of Meghalaya.

In respect of plantation and green belt development of already granted leases the lessee will maintained a 7.5m boundary zone of the lease area which is a part of environment protection measures and for this the proposed yearly expenditure of environment activities is as submitted by the lease in the Pre-Feasibility Report prior to granting of Environmental Clearance. The green belt will not only on the one hand function as a foreground and background landscape feature resulting in harmonizing and amalgamating the physical structures of the mines with the surrounding environment but will also on the other hand act as a pollution sink, control erosion, make the ecosystem more stable and also make the climate more conductive. The choice of species to be planted should preferably be the local species compatible with the environmental conditions prevailing in the area.

27. ANY OTHER INFORMATION :

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