PREFEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT

For

BRICK MANUFACTURING PROJECT

BY

AP 1 BRICKS

LOCATED AT :

SURVEY NO 979, TALUKA :DHOLKA,

DIST :

JULY ,2018

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Index Section Details Page No. 1. Details of Proposed Project 3 - 5 1.1 Need of the Project 3 1.2 Location of the Proposed Project 3 1.3 Process Technology 3 1.4 Product Details 4 1.5 Cost of Proposed Project 4 1.6 Permission from Authorities 4 1.7 Resources Requirement 4 1.7.1 Raw Material 5 1.7.2 Electricity 5 1.7.3 Water 5 1.7.4 Fuel 5 1.7.5 Man Power 5 1.7.6 Land 5 1.7.7 Equipment / Machinery / Vessel / Reactor 5 1.8 Pollution Potential 5 2. Anticipated impact based on project operations on receiving Environment 7 – 8 2.1 Population 7 2.2 Flora and Fauna 7 2.3 Water 7 2.4 Air 8 3. Mitigation Measures 9 - 17 3.1 Wastewater Treatment and and Disposal 9 3.2 Air Pollution Control Measures 9 3.3 Noise Control Measures 11 3.4 Solid /Hazardous Wastes Management System 11 3.5 Greenbelt Development 12 3.6 Environment Management cell 12 3.7 Hazards and Safety Measures 12

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Details of Proposed Project:

1.1. Need of the Project

The proposed mining project falls in the of central in the Gujarat State. Gujarat is the one of the largest contributors of Industrial Growth in the nation.

The mining project will be done on Non –Agricultural land. For such type of mining project, the survey is being carried out by Geology Department of government to evaluate the probable reserve.

Sand is composed largely of mineral calcite and is an important material for masonry and architecture. This natural clay from are generally used in flooring, wall cladding, vanity tops and to pave the floors of large commercial complexes, hospitals, airports, shopping malls, railway station, parks etc.

1.2 Location of the Proposed Project: Project location is at Survey no.979, Ta: Dholka, Dist:Ahmedabad. The mining area is 00-67-98 Hactare.

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1.3 Process Technology (Manufacturing Process): • Thorny bushes will be removed. Top soil should be removed and stored at boundary of the Mines. Remaining soil will be dig out and stored at the Mines site for refilling at the closer time. • Weathered rock will be removed. Weathered rock shall be sell-out which is used for soling of road preparation otherwise stored at Mines site for refilling at the time of Mines closer. • Fresh rock will be excavated by using controlled blast. Drill the holes and fill the blast material. Blast material will be used in small quantity depends on tensile strength of the rock, it will be utilized in small quantity in more numbers with delay time in series than one big size blast to reduce effect of Noise and Vibration. • Separated boulder/stones will be collected with help of forklift and transported by truck/ tractors to crusher plant, where boulder/ stones will be crushed in required size and sell to market. Fine sand type particles will be sold to road surfacing vendors. • All around the excavated quarry pit the Proper wire fencing is required to avoid falling of kids, cattle etc. • The excavation slope/berm will be maintained properly to avoid landslide or rock slope failure. • Prior to start of work every day spray/sprinkle of water on transportation route as well as at crusher plant will be carried out to avoid air/dust emission. • Regular servicing of equipments/machineries will be carried-out to reduce Noise level. • History suggests blast area contributes to 50.1% of total injuries mainly because of premature blast (11.4%), fly rock (10.8%), misfires (9.9%), and fumes (8.5%).

These unsafe conditions will be minimized by (a) estimating the fly rock zone based on shot conditions, and added a factor of safety will be considered to determine the bounds of the blast area, (b) all employees, contractors, and visitors from the blast area will be cleared, (c) unauthorized entry will be prevented using flag, (d) adequate blasting shelters will be used for employees whose presence is required in the blast area, and (e) effective communication will be maintained with guards, mine foreman, and other employees.

 Restoration Plan: Including landscaping proposals, phasing and proposal for reuse of the area after quarrying or will be used as water reservoir and supply the water to those who require.

 Ancillary Work: Transportation route will be marked for traffic regulation. Office building, stores for newly purchased spare parts as well as for used oil and tyre-tubes.

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1.4 Product Details: Mining of Ordinary Clay area .

1.5 Cost of Project The approx cost of the proposed project will be 23 Lac. The details of the cost of the project are given here under in Table:

Table: Cost of the Project Land & Building 1.00 Lacs Plant & Machinery 18.00 Lacs

1.6 Permission from Authorities: Details are given in 42 pts form attached herewith.

1.7 Resources: As the proposed project will be required resource for production. The details of the resources given hereunder,

1.7.1 Raw Material requirement 1.7.2 Electricity 1.7.3 Water 1.7.4 Fuel requirement 1.7.5 Manpower 1.7.6 Land 1.7.7 Equipment / Machinery / Vessel / Reactor

1.7.1 Raw Material requirement The project under consideration is project for manufacturing of bricks so need of four type of raw material will use like sand, saw dust, & fly ash. The final product will be Bricks which shall be marketed directly by road to various destinations.

1.7.2 Electricity Source of Power supply: 05 HP, Madhya Gujarat Vij company Limited (MGVCL).

1.7.3 Water Fresh water requirement will be 7,200 L/Day for the proposed project. Out of this 1500 L/Day will be used for domestic purpose, 6700 L/Day for greenbelt development purpose and 500 L/Day Dust Control Sprinkling System.

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1.7.4 Fuel Requirement No fossil fuel is required for blasting operation.

1.7.5 Man power The proposed mining activity will provide employment of 28-30 full time people approximately.

1.7.6 Land Project land is Private Land.

1.7.7 Equipment/ Machinery: 1 Wagon drill machine 2 Dozzer 3 JCB/Poclain 4 Crusher with conveyor belt 5 Water sprinkler system 6 Trucks for transportation of material

1.8 Pollution Potential:

1.8.1 Air Emission: Dust Emission during Mining, Transportation & Crushing of the Stones which will be controlled by water sprinkling and development of Greenbelt area. 1.8.2 Industrial Water Pollution: Nil. 1.8.3 Hazardous Wastes Generation: Nil.

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2. Anticipated impact based on project operations on receiving Environment

2.1 Population: The project is micro level enterprise. Hence, the magnitude of impact is negligible. No influx of population is anticipated as only local labor shall be deployed.

2.2 Flora and Fauna: No endangered Spp. Or forest within 10 KM radius. Surrounding land is wasteland. No farming in the surrounding. Very negligible impact on flora & fauna.

2.3 Water: 2.3.1 Water Consumption 2.3.2 Wastewater Generation 2.3.3 Rain Water Harvesting

2.3.1 Water Consumption: Fresh water requirement will be 7,200 L/Day for the proposed project. Out of this 1500 L/Day will be used for domestic purpose, 5,200 L/Day for Greenbelt Development purpose and 500 L/Day for Dust Control Water Sprinkler. The detail breakup of the water consumption is given hereunder in Table:

1. Domestic 1500 Liter 2. Green Belt Development 5,200 liter 3. Water Sprinkler 500 liter Water Source: Domestic: Tanker.

2.3.2 Wastewater Generation: The total wastewater generation will be 1300 L/Day from the proposed project. Details of the same are provided hereunder 1. Domestic 1300 2. Green Belt Development -- 3. APCM (Water Sprinkler) -- Total (1+2+3) 1300 * Disposal to soak pit through septic tank.

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Sprinkled water will be evaporated in atmosphere in short time and it contains same soil dust of the existing land. Therefore, it is not polluted water.

2.3.3 Rain Water Harvesting: As the water is the basic natural resources and towards the step to resource conservation, rain water harvesting system is integrated in the project. Quarry rain water will be percolated from the sides and the balance collected rain water will be lifted out and stored at storage tank for water sprinkling and greenbelt development.

2.4 Air: The Impact on the air quality is divided in to two categories: A. Impact on air quality during Mining phase B. Impact on air quality during Transportation phase.

A. Impact on Air Quality during Construction Phase: Minimum amount of air pollution will occur due to fly dust during Mining Phase.

B. Impact on Air Quality during Operation Phase:

Sources of Air Pollution Dust generation during Mining, Transportation and Crushing of Minerals.

Impact on Environment Minor increase of particulate matters in local environment.

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3. Mitigation Measures

Mitigation Measures The proposed unit will provide adequate Environmental Management Plan to assure the regular and efficient working / operation of the same. The details of Environment Plan are described here under:

Objectives: Regular and efficient working of the Operation with acceptable minimum Environmental Impact. • To conserve the environment. • To check and maintain the record of the environmental parameters for the further improvement of the process and environment. • To comply with the Act, Rules, Notifications directly applicable to the Environment Management.

3.1 Wastewater Treatment System and Disposal:

A) Domestic Wastewater: The generated 1300 L /Day of domestic waste water will be drained in to the Soak pit through septic tank. B) Industrial Wastewater: No industrial waste water will be generated from process as well as ancillary operations.  Surface: 1. Garland drain around quarry excavations shall be constructed. 2. OBD tops shall be dressed in to a shallow saucer shape 3. Contour drains along slope of OBD dumps shall be constructed. 4. OBD run offs shall be de-silted through settling tanks before discharge in to natural streams, lakes or any other water body.

3.2 Air Pollution Control Measures:

A. Air pollution Control Measures during Construction Phases: Minimum amount of air pollution will occur due to fly dust during construction of buildings which will be controlled by water sprinkling. Impact is Temporary and Short Term in nature. B. Air pollution Control Measures during operation Phases: Sources of Air Pollution Dust generation during Mining, Transportation and Crushing of Stones. Impact on Environment: Minor increase of particulate matters in local environment.

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Control Measures: • Hood cover will be provided to control dust emission and collect dust particle at Crushing Plant with adequate barrier at boundary of the Crusher Plant. • Sprinkling of water at Mining Area, Transportation and Crushing Plant. • Adequate plantation will be providing to prevent dust dispersion.

 Haul roads: 1. All the haul and service roads shall be mettle and well maintained. 2. Un-mettle haul roads shall be free of ruts and pot holes. 3. All haul roads and surface roads shall be regularly sprayed with water. 4. Plantation alongside haul roads (avenue plantation) shall be carried out done. 5. Mined material receiving pits are shall be located close to the quarry to reduce the haul length of the dumper.

 Overburden: 1. Non-operative dumps shall be subjected to technical and biological reclamation. 2. Plantation over and around over burden dumps shall be carried out to ensure stability of slopes, prevention of dust by wind action and soil erosion during the run off. 3. Wetting of surface of O. B. dump shall be regularly practiced.

3.3 Noise Control Measures: There are few potential sources such as, Pump Operation, Vehicular Movement, Crushing of Stones, etc. which will generate noise. Proper maintenance of all the equipments will be taken. Adequate enclose of stone crushing machine will be provided as well as personal protective equipment (PPE) like: ear muffs/ earplugs shall be given to workers during working.

3.4 Solid/Hazardous Wastes Management System Used oil 5.1 having quantity of 0.100 Collection, storage, Transportation and Disposal by selling to registered recyclers or reused as lubricant within the premises.

3.5. Greenbelt Development In order to mitigate the air pollutants and to attenuate the noise generated by the plant and Also improving the ecology and aesthetics of the area, the unit will develop greenbelt area on the periphery of lease area.

3.6 Environment Management Cell: The proposed units will provide/proper an adequate Environmental Management Cell to assure the regular and efficient working /operation as given here below:

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3.7 Hazards and Safety Measures: • All the persons at the plant will be made aware about the operation hazards and risk associated with them. • Safe work practices will be adopted to ensure the control of hazards during operation and maintenance. • The workers will be made aware about the hazards associated with manual handling and operation. • Safety measures in the form of ‘DO’ and ‘Don’t Do’ will be displayed at strategic locations especially in local language. • Good housekeeping will be maintained in the Mining area. • The required PPEs for each area/operation should be identified and the necessary PPEs, like, helmets, goggles, hand gloves, mask, suit, safety belts, ear muff and plug, etc. will be provided to the personnel. • The plant will check and ensure that all instruments provided in the plant are in good condition and documented. • First Aid box will be provided within the plant. • List of important telephone numbers will be displayed at prominent location in the plant. Lease Holder Machine Operator Helper/ Labour • If any accidents and incidents will be happened than it will be recorded, investigated and analysed in the proposed plant. • Safety awareness programme and trainings of the workers will be carried out to motivate the workers to increase the safety level at personal level.

 Occupational Health Aspect: As per govt. standard all facilities will be provided.

Safety Precautions: • Adequate fencing will be provided for the protection of human beings and animals in deep pit of mine/ Quarry.

3.7.1 Mining Safety Guide:

Company will follow below guidelines during Mining Activity: Area wise hazards: 1. Bulk storage of raw material – Hazard of dust 2. Crusher plant- Dust emission, Noise generation 3. Mixtures and drives – Crush injuries 4. Loading and unloading – Dust 5. Transportation – Air pollution because of fossil fuel combustion and dust emission too. 11

6. Drilling- Dust emission 7. Blasting- Hazardous gas generation, Noise and Vibration General Considerations: 1. Adequate lighting, 2. Ventilation to supply fresh air, 3. Electricity, 4. Dust control i.e. Controlling dust within safe limits, • Rock dust containing silica and quartz may cause silicosis. • It is advisable to use Electrostatic filters to reduce air pollution. 5. Continuous safety of people at work, 6. Survey of hazards to the person, soil, material, etc. 7. Warning signs and notices, 8. Safe means of access, 9. Emergency generators, 10. Sufficient lighting will be provided for night work, 11. Means of escape and ladder from bottom to top will be provided in addition to any mechanical means of ingress and egress, 12. Employment to trained workers and further training to them, 13. Safe guarding of dangerous parts of machinery, 14. Proper drainage and de-watering system (if require), 15. Wet drilling for dust control, 16. Separate transport vehicles for explosives and detonators, separate storage facility beyond 100m from lease area and their separate magazines, 17. Lubricating oils, grease and rope dressings will be kept in closed metal containers, 18. Lighting arresters will be provided on the surface, 19. Emergency lighting to function for a long time (to escape safely) will be provided, 20. To avoid any damage or accident during natural calamities like cyclone, flood, cloud bursting, earthquake, etc. sound construction of housing facility will be provided to workers, 21. Medical center with first-aid facilities will be provided, 22. Important telephone numbers (Police, Ambulance, Fire, nearest Primary Health Center, etc.) Shall be displayed on notice board of the lease area.

Personal Protection Equipments: 1. Helmets 2. Gum-boots 3. Face shield 4. Hand gloves 5. Safety goggles 6. Full body harness

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3.7.2 Excavation: General precautions for any excavation or underground work are: 1. Stability of ground 2. Position of public utility services such as electric or telephone cables, water, sewers line, etc. Relocation, isolation or protection of underground utilities should be done with due permission. 3. Effect on adjoining building, structure, roadways, bridges, etc. 4. No load or vehicles should be moved or stacked near the edge of excavation to prevent the side-collapsing. 5. All sides will be fenced by barrier at least up to 1m and danger notice, red signal and light will be provided. Sides of all excavation must be sloped to a safe angle not steeper than the angle of repose of a particular soil/rock. 6. Cutting will be done from top to bottom. No undercutting of side will be allowed. 7. Road barrier at a distance will be provided if road is to be blocked.

3.7.3 Transportation Safety:

1. Vehicles must be checked for: a. Warning sirens, b. Horns (loud and clear), c. Lights (head-lights, tail-lights), d. Signals, e. Reverse alarm, f. Vehicles will not run overloading and over speeding g. Smokeless locomotives will be used.

2. Other important considerations: a. Rules for driving will be enforced b. Cabins of excavators in quarries will be partially closed and air masks should be given to drivers. c. Water spray to dusty processes and to conveyor belts including their drives and transfer points.

3.7.4 Good Housekeeping:

The term Good Housekeeping is often loosely understood as simple floor cleaning or broom stick operation. But it has even wider meaning including up keeping of all industrial activities in orderly manner to minimize the accidents due to improper planning, placement, arrangement, handling, etc. everywhere in industrial premises. “Place for everything and everything on proper place”. So, Good housekeeping at quarry site will greatly reduce unsafe conditions and so risk of accidents. 13

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