PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT Garbaandh Stone Mines of Shri Dhananjay Kumar Singh, Area – 0.81 Acre (0.33 Ha) in Non-Forest Land, Mouza – Garbaandh, Thana-Nagar-Untari, Dist

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Mining lease of Marble and Stone over an area of 0.81 acres (0.33 Ha) in Village – Garbaandh, p.s- Nagar-untari, Distt- Garhwa, State – Jharkhand, having Lat. 24° 20’ 10.164 ”N to 24° 20’ 14.736 ”N & Long. 83° 27’ 40.8” E to 83° 27’ 45.0” E in Topo sheet no- : G 44 × 7 has been applied for a period of 10 yrs (Ten years) on 16.10.2017 to DMO Garhwa, by Dhananjay Kumar Singh, S/o –Shri Baliram Singh, Vill. - Bhaisberwa, P.O. - Bhojpur, p.s- Nagar-untari District- Garhwa. The proposed production capacity of Stone is 9336 tone/yrs. The lease area lies in Garbaandh village of district Garhwa, Jharkhand. The total mine area is 0.33 hectares which is non-forest land. There shall be under obligation to carry out mining in accordance with all other provisions as applicable under the Jharkhand Minor Mineral Concession Rules 2004 (2014 & 2017 revised), Jharkhand Mineral Dealer Rule 2007 and Jharkhand Mineral Transit Challan Regulations, 2005. 1.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Salient features of the project Garbaandh Stone mine in vill. - Garbaandh, Thana no. 01, Plot no. 80(P), khata no, -57, Thana - Nagar-untari, District – Garhwa, Project name Jharkhand, of Dhananjay Kumar Singh, S/o –Shri Baliram Singh, Vill. - Bhaisberwa, P.O. - Bhojpur, P.S- Nagar-untari, District - Garhwa, Jharkhand. Corner 1 : 24° 20’ 08.6” N & 83° 27’ 40.8” E COORDINATE OF PROJECT Corner 3 : 24° 20’ 06.5” N & 83° 27’ 45.0” E

Reserve Geological (mt) 107507

Mineable Reserve (mt) 75482

Land use Own Rayati Land

Minerals to be mined Stone

Method of mining Open cast MANUAL

Permissible depth of mining 40 m below surface (water level of the area)

Proposed depth of mining 7.0 m

Proposed production Capacity 7290.22 tone/yrs.

No of working days 300 days

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Water demand (approximate) Total Water Requirement 10 KLD Domestic 3.0 KLD Plantation 4.0 KLD Dust suppression Industrial use 3.0 KLD 0.0 KLD Source of water Under ground water/mine water

Man power 21

Nearest RLY station Nearest rail (Nagar-Untari) is approx 21.7 km, SW

Nearest SH/NH

NH 75 6.7 km S

SH (Nagar-Bhwanathpur road) 8 km E

Nearest Airport(Varanasi) 120 km NW/Ranchi 219 SE

Seismic zone Seismic Zone III 1.2 PROPOSED PLANNING Mining method ‐ Open Cast Manual mining method Project cost ‐ Rs. 2500000/= Production ‐ Stone 2700 cum or 7290.22mt /year 2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent The Mining lease of Stone over an area of 0.81 acres (0.33 Ha) in Village – Garbaandh, P.S - Nagar- untari, Distt- Garhwa, State – Jharkhand, having Lat. 24° 20’ 09.0” N & Long. 83° 27’ 25.080”” E in Topo-sheet no- : G 44 × 7 has been applied for a period of 10 yrs (Ten years) on 26.10.2017 to DMO Garhwa. The details of the project proponent and project are given below: Name of the applicant : Shri Dhananjay Kumar Singh Address of applicant : S/o –Shri Baliram Singh Vill. - Bhaisberwa, P.O. – Bhojpur P.S – Nagar-untari, District - Garhwa, Jharkhand. Name of Mine : Garbaandh Stone mines Village: Garbaandh, Thana no. – 01, District - Garhwa, Jharkhand Mineral : Stone Area (ha) : 0.33 Ha Status of Project : Applied

2.2 Brief description of nature of the project The proposed mining area is 0.33 hectares of Garbaandh Stone mine in district - Garhwa, Jharkhand. It has-been proposed to excavate Stone 2700 cum or 7290.22 mt /annum. 2.3 Need for the Project and its Importance to the Country or Region Building huge infrastructure as envisaged by Government of India particularly in housing sector requires basic building and construction raw materials. The Stone is one of primary building material required for the purpose. The mining activities as proposed are the backbone of all construction and infrastructure projects as the raw material for construction is made available only from such mining. The Stones is in high demand at the local market for real estate and infrastructure industry. This project will also provide employment to local people helping them in earning livelihood. 2.4 Demands-Supply Gap The demand for Stone is ever growing with the growth of the infrastructure sector in our country. The mineral is used mainly in the construction activities like roads embankment, buildings, and bridges. The requirement for the Stone is always high throughout the country. Therefore there is always a good demand of the mineral in the domestic market. 2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production: The demand in the domestic market is high. . Stone is available in abundant quantity in the area and can be excavated indigenously. Import does not apply in the present case of Stone mining. 2.6 Export Possibility There is no proposal and no scope to export the Stone. 2.7 Domestic/ Export Markets Domestic Market The Stone will be directly sold in the domestic market. Export Market The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for real estate and infrastructure Sector etc. No possibility of export of Stone from this project. 2.8 Employment Generation (Direct and indirect) due to the project This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society. It will provide employment to the people residing in vicinity and indirectly by the development of supporting infrastructure. 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any. The proposed project of 0.33 Hectares is of Stone mining project. The crusher is being proposed to be established in near future, for which necessary permissions will be obtained by the Applicant from the concerned authority. 3.2 Location The Lease for mining of minor mineral Stone has been granted by the DC, Garhwa, in village - Garbaandh, Thana no. – 01, Plot no. - 80(P), khata no, - 57, Thana – Nagar-untari, District – Garhwa, Jharkhand. The area of mining is 0.81 Acre (0.33 Hectares). Coordinates: (LATITUDE & LONGITUDE OF TWO POINTS) Corner 1: 24° 20’ 08.6” N & 83° 27’ 40.8” E Corner 3: 24° 20’ 06.5” N & 83° 27’ 45.0” E 3.3 Details of Alternate Sites The land of project site is being allotted by the State Government to project proponent. No alternate

site has been considered for the proposed Stone Excavation activity. Excavated Stone will be transported through trucks/tippers covered by tarpaulin sheets. 3.4 Size or Magnitude of Operation Stone excavation will be done in 0.33 Hec. of land. It has-been proposed to excavate Stone 2700 cum or 7290.22mt /annum. 3.5 Project description with process details Method of Mining In the proposed Stone Excavation project, excavation & loading of Stone will be done by deploying wagon – drill, excavator & trippers/dumpers. List of Machinery Sl. Equipment Nos. Specifications Motive Power No Required 1 Tippers / Trucks 01 10 t capacity Diesel 2 Jack hammer Drills 01 35 mm dia Compressed Air

3 Water Tanker/Sprinkler 01 13000 litre capacity Diesel 4 Compressor 01 3.4 m3/min capacity Diesel

5 Tractor with Trailer 01 03 mt capacity Diesel

3.6. Raw Material Required Along With Estimated Quantity, Likely Source, Marketing Area of Final Product/s, mode of Transport of Raw Material and Finished Product The Mineral production (in CUM) for the Next five years is given below: FIVE YEARS PRODUCTIONS FIGURES

Production Total ACTUAL STONE Production of Stone of Soil Excavation PRODUCTION (Considering Year 3 3 in M recovery factor as 98 % in M T.factor MT in M3 mt)

1st 2755 2.7 7439 2233 4988 7290.22

2nd 2755 2.7 7439 Nil 2755 7290.22

3rd 2755 2.7 7439 Nil 2755 7290.22

4th 2755 2.7 7439 Nil 2755 7290.22

5th 2755 2.7 7439 Nil 2755 7290.22

Total 13775 37195 2233 16008 36451.1

The Stone will be transported by Trucks/Dumpers/Tippers to the crusher site for seizing & screening and then to market. 3.7 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse No recycling and reuse envisaged in the proposed Stone Excavation project. 3.8 Availability of Water, its Source, Energy/ Power Requirement and Source 3.8.1 Water Requirement

In the proposed Stone Excavation project approx. 10 KLD water will be required to meet the domestic purposes and others. Water will be sourced through tube well. 3.8.2 Power No power is required 3.8.3 Liquid Effluent No liquid effluent will be generated at the mine site due to the mineral excavation. No effluent will be generated due to proposed Stone Excavation unit. The major sources of pollution in proposed Stone Excavation activity will be Particulate Matter (Fugitive emission) generated due to Drilling, Blasting, and Excavation of Stone. The surrounding of project area is agricultural in nature with good greenery all around. This will minimize the fugitive emissions. However, wet drilling operation will be carried out and transportation of minerals will be done by under loaded vehicles covered with tarpaulin sheet. A few solid waste will be generated which will be used for maintaining the roads. 4. SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 Connectivity 4.1.1 Nearest Railway Station- Nagar-Untari, Railway Station – 7.66 km SE 4.1.2 Nearest Airport- Varanasi Airport – 120 km NW 4.1.3 Nearest Highway (NH 75) -- 6.7 km NE 4.2 Landform, Land use and Land ownership -- Own Rayati Land 4.3 Topography The lease area is hilly. 4.4 Existing land use pattern and shortest distances from Forests, Water bodies, Eco sensitive areas, etc. The forest land is about 250 meters from lease area. There are no water bodies or Eco sensitive areas within 5 km of the mine area. 4.5 Existing Infrastructure The site has some temporary infrastructure, like shelter for labours, blasting shelters, water shed. 4.6 Geomorphology and Soils Garhwa district is highly rugged topography with thick green forest all over the area. The hills are widely scattered and rise up to 1164 m above MSL in the Southern of the district. Average height of the hills varies from 700 – 900 mts. The hill which is called Gulgulpath -3819 ft. is said to be second highest peak in Jharkhand situated in Bhandriya Block of the district. There are also low land in Northern and Western part of the district which is suitable for agricultural purposes. The elevation of plain varies from 250 – 500 mtr. The slope of the district is towards north... 4.7 Environmental Settings (Secondary Sources) Physiographic & Drainage Garhwa district is highly rugged topography with thick green forest all over the area. The hills are widely scattered and rise up to 1164 m above MSL in the Southern of the district. Average height of the hills varies from 700 – 900 mts. The hill which is called Gulgulpath -3819 ft. is said to be second highest peak in Jharkhand situated in Bhandriya Block of the district. There are also low land in Northern and Western part of the district which is suitable for agricultural purposes. The elevation of plain varies from 250 – 500 mtr. The slope of the district is towards north. Climatic condition& Rainfall The climate of the district is humid and sub tropical. The year can be divided in to three main seasons, the winter season from November to March, the summer season is from March to May and Monsoon season from June to September; October is a transitional month between Monsoon and

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT Garbaandh Stone Mines of Shri Dhananjay Kumar Singh, Area – 0.81 Acre (0.33 ha) in Non-Forest Land, Mouza – Garbaandh, Thana-Nagar-Untari, Dist. –Garhwa, State – Jharkhand winter seasons. December and January are the coolest months. In winter the temperature goes down to 3°C. By March temperature begin to rise steadily. In May and early part of June the maximum temperature can be as high as 47°C on individual days. Humidity is generally normal in this district, except in Monsoon months. Administrative set-up Garhwa district consists of 19 blocks. The following are the list of the blocks in Garhwa district: 1. Bhandaria block 2. Danda block 3. Garhwa block 4. Manjhiaon block 5. Ramkanda block 6. Bishunpura block 7. Bhawnathpur block 8. Dandai block 9. Kandi block 10. Meral block 11. Ramna block 12. Ketar block 13. Sagma block 14. Chinia block 15. Dhurki block 16. Kharaundhi block 17. Nagaruntari block 18. Ranka block 19. Bardiha block Geography Garhwa district lies between 24° 60’ and 24° 39’ north latitude and 83° 22’ and 84° 00’ east longitude. It is bordered by the Son River on the north, Garhwa district of Jharkhand state on the east, Surguja district of Chhattisgarh state on the south, and Sonebhadra district of Uttar Pradesh on the west. Economy In 2006, the Indian government named Garhwa district as one of the country's 250 most forward districts, out of a total of 640. It is one of the 21 districts in Jharkhand state currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program (BRGF). Sub-divisions Garhwa district comprises two subdivisions: Garhwa and Nagar-Untari, which are further divided into 14 blocks. At the time of creation, this district comprised only eight blocks: Bhandaria, Bhawanathpur, Dhuraki, Garhwa, Majhiyaon, Meral, Nagar-Untari and Ranka. Later, six more blocks were created by reorganizing the existing blocks. These are: Chiniya, Dandai, Kandi, Kharaundhi, Ramkanda and Ramuna. This district comprises 156 gram panchayat and 916 villages. It has two police sub-divisions: Garhwa and Nagar-Untari, with eight police stations in Bhandaria, Bhawnathpur, Dhurki, Garhwa, Majhiyaon, Meral, Nagar-Untari, and Ranka. The district consists mostly forests and has only one city, Garhwa, which is also the district headquarters. There are two

Vidhan Sabha constituencies in this district: Garhwa and Bhawanathpur. Both are part of Garhwa Lok Sabha constituency. Transport Garhwa is well-connected to roads and railways. Daily bus services are available from Ranchi and major districts of Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. Road communication in this district is not as good as in other districts of the state. Garhwa district is connected to Rewa in Madhya Pradesh and Ranchi in Jharkhand by National Highway No. 75. There are 210 km of state highway, 55 km of national highway (NH-75) and 96.95 km of district roads. Link roads and corridors are altogether 190 km. The nearest airport is at Varanasi (150 km). Garhwa Railway Station is a major railhead of the Eastern Railway zone. National Highway 75 passes through Garhwa. Flora and fauna The area falling within the leasehold and adjoining places covering around 500 m or so do not have vegetative cover of worth mentioning. Scattered growth of trees can be spotted in and around the site. Domestic animals like cow, buffalo, goat, cat, dog etc are very common sight in the locality. Existence of wild animal of any type has not been reported. 5 PLANNING BRIEF 5.1 Planning Concept Open cast mechanised mining method will be adopted for Stone mining. Mineral excavated will be used in infrastructure projects. 5.2 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL& SOCIAL) Mines Office, Workshop etc. Proper site services such as First Aid, Rest Shelter, and Drinking Water will be provided to the mine workers near the mines site. Rest Shelter Rest shelter along with first-aid station complying with all the provisions of Mines Rules will be provided by the project proponent. Water Supply Water will be supplied for human consumption, dust suppression and for plantation. Power Supply The mine will work in day time only, so no lighting arrangement will be required. Transport of Men and Material Employee will report to the duty on own means. The material from the mine will be transported by Trucks/tippers or by Tractors. Communication: Mobile phones will be used for communication. Security Arrangements: Appropriate security arrangement will be made. 5.4 Population projection The project will employ most of the workers from nearby villages. Thus there will no increase in population due to the project. 5.5 Land use The mining area is of 0.33 hect. There is no forest land in the lease area. The area so excavated will be used as a water reservoir after conceptual period.

6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area) A crusher unit will be set up inside of lease area after taking all necessary permissions from concerned authorities. 6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area) As the local people will be given employment, no residential area/ housing are proposed. 6.3 Green Belt The green belt will be developed as per approved eco-friendly mine plan and as per CPCB Guide lines. The project proponent will also develop greenbelt in the premises of the schools, hospitals and also carry out the avenue plantation in the vacant areas along roads. The greenbelt will be developed by planting 375 saplings per year. Indigenous species with the consultation of the State Forest Department will be planted and maintained. Table: Greenbelt Programme YEAR Plantation Site NO. of Saplings to be planted

First Safety Barrier 50 Second Safety Barrier, other identified place 50

Third Safety Barrier, other sites 50

Fourth Safety Barrier, other sites 50

Fifth Safety Barrier, other sites 50 6.4 Social infrastructure  Road facility (existing roads will be maintained regularly)  Employment opportunity  Medical camps  Social awareness camps  Donations to schools  Secondary employment opportunities  Formation of self help groups for the women in nearby villages 6.5 Connectivity From the Mine area, an Unmetalled road joins a metal led road which further joins the nearest state Highway. 6.6 Drinking Water Management Drinking water 6 litres per person will be provided on the mine site, Mine workers will be provided RO Water for drinking purchased from the market. 6.7 Sewerage System No sewerage system is proposed. However for sanitation purpose portable toilets will be made available. 6.8 Industrial Waste Management Not applicable. 6.9 Solid Waste management No waste will be generated 6.10 Power Requirement & Supply/Source: - N A. 8

7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (RARE) PLAN There is no human settlement within the mine area. No human settlement will be disturbed due to the mining activity. So, no Rehabilitation and resettlement is proposed. 8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES 8.1 Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion. The project will commence once Environmental Clearance and other necessary certificates are obtained from the respective departments. 8.2 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the Project Estimated project cost is about 50 lakhs As stated above, it is clear that the project is viable. 9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Environmental Management Plan details the environmental quality control measures which are Proposed for this project to achieve the annual production capacity of 7290.22 cum per year of Stone (minor mineral). The environmental management plan includes all preventive as well as mitigation measures to minimize impact on environment from the mined out Stone. 9.1 Land Use Pattern. Existing Land Use pattern Category Area in Hectares Area in Acres Quarry 0 0.00 CRASHER PLANT 0 0.00 Road 0.0 0.00 Total area in use 0 0.00 Balance unused area 0.33 0.81 Total Lease Area 0.33 0.81

AFTER 5 YEARS

Category Area in Hectares Area in Acres Quarry 0.130 0.32 Green belt/Safety barrier 0.170 0.42 Road 0.020 0.05 Dump 0.000 0.00 Total area in use 0.320 0.79 Balance 0.010 0.025 Total Lease Area 0.33 0.81 AFTER 10 YEARS

Category Area in Hectares Area in Acres Quarry including Road 0.16 0.40 Green belt 0.17 0.41 Total area in use 0.33 0.81 Balance Nil Nil

Balance after development NIL NIL

Besides resource extraction, following activities will be kept in view: a) Protection and restoration of ecological system b) Prevent contamination of ground water Safeguard Measures 9.2 Air Pollution Control Air Pollution: Emission of gases and dust takes place due to movement of vehicles. Spraying of water and plantation along the road side prevents the spread of dust. Plantation also acts as barrier for restricting pollution. Impact on air environment has been assessed taking in to consideration the proposed production and increase emissions. Air pollutants released during production can be checked by:  Dust suppression system/ water spraying would be adopted at mine working and loading points  Excavation operations to be suspended during very strong wind conditions  A forestation will be carried out for control of dust  Plantation with wide canopy trees along approach road will help in dust suppression.  particularly during summer months and dust storm periods Transportation  Regular water spraying on haulage roads during mineral transportation by water Sprinklers,  Avoid over loading of tippers/dumpers & consequent spillage on the roads,  Mineral carrying tippers/dumpers will be effectively covered by tarpaulin to avoid escape of fines to atmosphere  Air quality shall be regularly monitored both in the core zone and the buffer zone. Controlling of NOx level The source of NOx is due to vehicular emission. This can be controlled by proper maintenance and Servicing of vehicles. Only P.U.C. certificated vehicles will be permitted. 9.3 Water Pollution Control 9.3.1 Surface & Groundwater Management There is no surface water body within the mining lease area. Thus, there is no localized /concentrated contamination of water from the mining in area.  The proposed working area far above the general ground water table. No toxic minerals substances and tailing pond located in the area. Thus quality of ground water will not pollute.  The mining does not have any impact on topography and natural drainage of surrounding area. 9.3.2 Waste Water Management No waste water is generated from the mining activity of minerals as the project only involves lifting of Stone 9.3.3 Domestic Sewage Water Management Domestic sewage water will be disposed in soak pits via septic tank 9.4 Noise Pollution Control The drilling and blasting for mineral extraction will cause noise pollution in a very limited area; it will not cause any problem to the inhabitants of the area. Noise pollution due to transportation will not 10

Cause any problem to the inhabitants of this area because there is no human settlement in close Proximity to the link roads in lease area. Effective steps will be taken to keep the noise level well below the DGMS prescribed limit of 85 dBA. Noise control is achieved by the following:  Proper care and maintenance of the equipments will be carried out.  Personal protective equipments will be provided to the workers. 9.5 Solid waste Management There is no top soil in the lease area. No overburden and waste is likely to be generated during lease Period. There will be neither any stacking of soil nor creation of OB dumps. 9.6 Socio Economic Improvement It is proposed that the Applicant shall spend for social development of the local residents. Under social development of the area, the Applicant will donate part of his profit to provide drinking water facility, books, to the poor student of the local school and medicines in the local hospital for treatment of the poor people and other social work.  In the recruitment process of the organization, local people will be given preference.  Most of the deserving candidates have already been absorbed.  The management will recruit the skilled & semiskilled workers from the nearby villages, thus increasing the social status of the villagers.  The management will contribute for the overall economy and social development of the area. 9.7 Details of Health Check up and Insurance of all the Employed Persons All workers will be subjected to medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at times of appointment and at least once in a years. Medical camps will be organized for this activity. Insurance of all employees as per the rules will be carried out. 9.7.1 Corporate Social Responsibility As a corporate responsibility following measures along with budget provision is proposed for improving the conditions of persons in and around the project area: Sl.no. DESCRIPTIONS AMOUNT IN LAKH RUPEES. 1 Drinking Water Source 1.00 2 Assistance to local schools, scholarship to students 1.50 3 Assistance for improvement of health infrastructure in local 1.0 health centre 4 Provision for periodic health check up of workers 1.0 TOTAL 4.50 9.7.2 Fund Provision for Environmental Management It is proposed to create an Environment Management Fund. This shall deposit/pay an amount equal to 10% of the due money along with instalments towards the ‘Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund. 9.7.3 Fund Provision for EMP Measures Following provisions are proposed to be taken for improving, control and monitoring of environment protection measures: Sl.no. DESCRIPTIONS AMOUNT IN LAKH RUPEES. 1 Pollution monitoring – Air, Water, Noise 1.50 2 Water sprinkling 1.0 3 Plantation including maintenance 3.0

TOTAL 5.5 The protection measures will be dynamic and subject to periodic review so that measures remain effective and appropriate. 10. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)  Project will create direct & indirect employment opportunities within the surrounding region. Unit will use good faith efforts to employ local people from the nearby villages depending upon the availability of skilled & un-skilled man-power surrounding at project site.  In this proposed mining project workforce of non-technical and technical persons are Required.  Migration of highly education and skilled experience will result in increase of literacy in the surrounding villages.  Assessment of the potential socioeconomic benefits during mining focused primarily on work force requirements, acquisition of supplies, and the temporary increased demand for services related to the mining project like food, housing, communications, law enforcement, medical care, local transportation etc. Due to these, additional revenue to local suppliers for required products and services related to the construction and operation phases of the project will generate.

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