PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT OF VAGDARI QUARTZ AND CALCITE DEPOSIT

(APPLICANT: SHREE KAVIRAJ ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD.)

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: LOI has been issued by Govt. of for mineral Quartz and Calcite over an area of 79.7571 Ha. near village Vagdari, Tehsil- , Distt. intent to grant vide letter no. DMG/Sirohi/CC-2/2005/1826 dated 03.03.2014 to M/s. Shree Kaviraj Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. The Mining plan has been approved. This application is for environment clearance to grant Mining lease at production 1,00,000 t. Quartz and Calcite per annum

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This application is for environment clearance for grant of Mining lease at production 1,00,000 t. Quartz and Calcite per annum

(i) Identification of project and project proponent. In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/letter of intent should be given.

The project is for Mining of Mineral Quartz and Calcite in Tehsil- Pindwara, District Sirohi near village Vagdari.

Identification of project proponent: The project proponent M/s. Shree Kaviraj Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. is a Private Limited Company having five directors namely

1. Mr. Jamnalal Nathulal Jain, 232 Jain Bhavan, 2 nd floor, VP road, Mumbi-400004

2. Mr. Kamlesh Jamnalal Jain, 232 Jain Bhavan, 2 nd floor, VP road, Mumbi-400004

3. Mrs. Laxmidevi Jamnalal Jain, 232 Jain Bhavan, 2 nd floor, VP road, Mumbi-400004

4. Mr. Vipul Jamnalal Jain, 232 Jain Bhavan, 2 nd floor, VP road, Mumbi-400004

5. Mr. Rajkumar Jamnalal Jain, 232 Jain Bhavan, 2 nd floor, VP road, Mumbi-400004 Address of Correspondence:

10, Atul Niwas, 7 th Khetwadi Lane,

Room No. 20-21, First Floor,

Mumbai (Maharashtra)- 400004

Phone: 09869208556, 09967668557

e-mail: [email protected]

(ii) Brief description of nature of the project: Quartz and Calcite Mining project producing Quartz and Calcite. The Quartz and Calcite from the lease area will consumed by the ceramic units and micronized units respectively.

(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region. This area has good quality Quartz and Calcite. The Quartz and Calcite from the lease area will consumed by the ceramic units and micronized units respectively. USES AND SPECIFICATIONS Use of calcite is dictated by highest purity of CaCO3 , as high as +98%, with minimum inclusions and highest brightness. Its applications are in varying sizes from coarse to as fine as 10 to 2 microns. Various grades of calcite products marketed by Wolkem Ltd contain CaCO3 95-98.5%, MgO 0.2-0.4%, SiO2 0.3% and Fe2 O3 0.03 -0.15%. Calcite is one of the important ingredients required in glass and ceramic industries for imparting glaze and also as a flux. In pulverized form, it is used as a filler in rubber goods, textile and as an extender in paints and as a carrier in insecticides. Other uses are in the manufacture of mortar, cement, bleaching powder, and preparation of fat lime, soaps, detergents, plastics, polymers, etc.The CaCO3 content in calcite used in glass industry is 95% (min) and in ceramic industry 97%. Calcium oxide is a mild flux and makes the glass stick to the articles shaped by its hardening nature. Generally, 54% (min) CaO is used. In ceramic industry, super-white calcite of 30 mesh is used generally; while in glass industry, powder size ranges from 20 to 80 mesh. The transparent crystal of calcite (Iceland Spar) free from flaw is most valued in the optical industry for the manufacture of Nicolprism. However, polarised films and lenses are fast replacing Nicol prisms. 'Iceland Spar' used in optical instruments, like polarising microscopes, should have a high degree of purity and perfect crystalline structure. The mineral must be at least 2.54 cm long and 1.27 cm thick (2 inch cube is preferred), colourless, perfectly transparent and free from cloudy inclusions, cavities or foreign substances. It should be free from internal iridescence caused due to incipient cracks along cleavage planes and from twinning other than parallel to the base. The specifications of calcite for various industrial uses are given in Table-6. BIS has prescribed IS : 15751-2007 as specification for use of calcite in ceramic industry.

The Quartz and Calcite is highly favored construction stone for flooring, tiling in residential, commercial, utility buildings and religious places. Good quality Quartz and Calcite is imported from European and other Countries as the domestic Quartz and Calcite produced from mines in Rajasthan is coarse grained and Dolomite limestone loses color and shine over a period of time. Therefore production of Quartz and Calcite from this mine will provide a substitute for foreign Quartz and Calcite and will save foreign exchange. Smaller pieces of Quartz and Calcite known as rubble are supplied to pulverizing units and powder is then supplied to detergent/paper/paint industry as fillers.

(iv) Imports Vs. Indigenous Production The demand for Quartz and Calcite is ever growing with the growth of the glass and ceramic industries in our country. The requirement for the minerals is high and therefore there is a good demand of the mineral in the domestic market. (v) Export Possibility Quartz and Calcite produced is fully consumed within the country and therefore no proposal to export. (vi) Domestic/Export Markets Domestic market The mineral from this mine is supply to nearby consumers or processing units. Export market The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption for many industries.

(vii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project. The mine will work for only one shift during day time form 8 AM to 5 PM with one hour recess. Mining is proposed by semi mechanized open cast method. Lessee is proposed to employ all the statutory, technical & other persons having qualified so as to look after their work systematically. Besides the other administrative, marketing & financial persons, following staff will be employed at the side: S. No. Designation Number of Employees 1 Mining Engineer 1 2 Mines Manager 1 3 Geologist 1 4 Mining Mate 1 5 Blaster 5 6 Shawal Operators 3 7 Dumper Operators 14 8 Helpers 14 9 Semi skilled 50 10 Others 3

Source: Approved Mining Plan

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: (i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any. There is no Interlinked or Interdependent project of this mine. This is a Quartz and Calcite mining project, located at near village Vagdari, Tehsil- Pindwara, District Sirohi. As per MoEF notification 14.09.2006, this application is for Environment clearance for grant of mining lease at targeted production 1,00,000 t. per annum

(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates. The project falls in Toposheet No. 45 D/15 Pillars Latitude (N) Longitude (E) E’ 24°45’31.4” 73°06’07.5” W 24°45’31.4” 73°05’58.9” N 24°45’44.0” 73°05’50.9” P2 24°45’29.5” 73°05’39.8” P’ 24°45’27.2” 73°05’43.9” I’ 24°45’18.4” 73°05’37.1” H 24°45’18.4” 73°05’45.1” G 24°45’10.6” 73°05’45.1” F 24°45’10.6” 73°05’37.1” D 24°45’0.8” 73°05’37.1” C 24°45’0.8” 73°06’07.5” Source: Mining Plan

Figure 1: Location Map (iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted. This is a mining project, which is site specific due to availability of mineral, hence the site can not be shifted.

(iv) Size or magnitude of operation. The targeted production of Quartz and Calcite is 1,00,000 tonnes per annum (v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given). 1) Demarcating mineral potential area. 2) Exploration & prospecting (pitting, trenching & drilling) 3) Start of mining operation. 4) Development (drilling & blasting). a) Formation of benches. b) Mineral extraction. c) Mineral sorting 5) Loading in truck & tippers.

(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final product/s, Mode of transport of raw material and finished products. Electricity will be used by drawing power from AVVNL and installing transformers within the mine lease areas, Avg. monthly consumption of electricity will about 3000 KWH. HSD will used for operation of machinery, the daily estimated consumption of H.S.D will be 500 litres.

(vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined. Not envisaged. Minerals are depleting asset, once mined the same cannot be replenished as in the case of agriculture, vegetation. Thus a scientific approach is necessary for optimal excavation of blocks with minimum rubble.

(viii) Availability of water its source, energy/power requirement and source should be given. Water required for Drinking will be obtain from a hand pump or tube well drilled in lease area and for other uses water will obtain from mine sump.

Water balance Chart: Water balance chart on per day basis as under:- Water (20.0 KLD)

2.0 KLD Surface Water 18.0 KLD (Tube well) (From Mine Sump)

1. Human consumption 1. Green belt development 2. Dust suppression 3. Wire Saw & allied mining operations

(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their

management/disposal.

No soil will generate as waste. Waste include calcite limestone, low grade limestone,

calc-gneiss and mineral waste. Total accretion of overburden (insitu volume) will be

about 1318242 Cum. During proposed five year overburden and mineral waste will be

dumped externally. Overburden and mineral waste will be stack on 4.8965 ha. area

adequate height.

(x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose. As per the MoEF notification dated 14, September 2006 the project falls in ‘A’ Category. The EIA report is required to get environmental clearance for the project from MoEF, New . The baseline studies will be undertaken as per schematic diagram on next page. Application in Form I-A Along with Feasibility Report & Proposed T.O.R. to MoEF NewDelhi

Presentation for gr ant of T.O.R.

Baseline Study in core & buffer zone

(1) Micro- Meteorological study (6) Water Quality Hydrology & Hydrogeologycal study

(2) Ambient Air Quality (7) Social Economic Environment

(3) Noise Vibration Study (8) Traffic Density Environment

(4) Land use, Soil & Geological Environment (9) Occupational Safety & Health

(5) Biological Environment, Flora & Fauna (10) Other Parameters

Presentation of draft EIA/EMP to State Pollution Control Board for fixation of date of public hearing

Conducting Public Hearing

Final EIA/EMP report incorporating minutes of the meeting of public hearing to MoEF

Final Presentation for grant of Environmental Clearance 4. SITE ANALYSIS:

(i) Connectivity: Vagdari village is falls on -Pindwara National Highway 76. The area is approachable by tar road (5.00 Km) & kaccha road (2.00 Km.). The nearest railway station is Pindwara, Sirohi Road, 7 Km from the applied area and nearest airport is Dabok at 115 Km from the area.

(ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership. The land cover under the mining lease area as under. District & State Tehsil Village Type of land Area in ha. Sirohi Pindwara Vagdari Govt. Waste land (nearly 79.7571 (Rajasthan) 62.2571 ha.) and Pvt. Land (nearly 17.50 ha.)

(iii) Physiography: The entire area is undulating with rocky limestone outcrops. The maximum height of the area is 462 mRL at the hillock in the central part and lower most is 408 mRL near Pillar F. Three seasonal nallas are crossing almost from East to West of the area. The Dharvot Nadi is located outside of the area.

(iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including area under CRZ)), shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the forests, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies (distance from the HFL of the river), CRZ. In case of notified industrial area, a copy of the Gazettee notification should be given. There is no National Park, wild life sanctuary within Buffer zone. The area does not fall in CRZ, no eco sensitive zone exist in buffer zone.

Detail of the land use within a Buffer 10 km. radius in hectares are as under:- Total Buffer Zone area: 31500.90 ha Forest area: 12590.14 ha Remaining area (Including Irrigated land, Culturable waste land, etc.): 18909.86 ha. Source: Survey of India Toposheet

(v) Existing Infrastructure: There is no structure/construction exist within lease area. Office, storage room rest shelter, first aid room etc. will be erected.

(vi) Soil classification: Some part of the area having soil cover 1.0 to 1.5m. thickness while in remaining area mineral is outcropping. The top soil will recovered and stored separately and use for plantation.

(vii) Climatic data from secondary sources:

The region is characterized by arid climate with normal annual rainfall varies from 200- 250 mm of Pali tehsil. The temperature rises up to 46°C in summer and goes down up to 2°C in winter. The mean wind speed is ranging between 3 to 13.3 km/hr.

(viii) Social Infrastructure available: There is no village within the lease area. There are no human settlements in the mining lease area and therefore no rehabilitation is required.

5. PLANNING BRIEF:

(i) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) Town and Country Planning/Development authority Classification. Proposed mining method is opencast semi mechanized by forming suitable benches by making height 6m. & width 8m. of benches of as per approved mining plan.

(ii) Population Projection.

In 2011, Sirohi had population of 1,036,346 of which male and female were 534,231 and 502,115 respectively. In 2001 census, Sirohi had a population of 851,107 of which males were 437,949 and remaining 413,158 were females. population constituted 1.51 percent of total Maharashtra population. There was change of 21.76 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Sirohi District recorded increase of 26.81 percent to its population compared to 1991.

Average literacy rate of Sirohi in 2011 were 55.25 compared to 53.94 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 69.98 and 39.73 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 69.89 and 37.15 in Sirohi District. Total literate in Sirohi District were 476,806 of which male and female were 309,900 and 166,906 respectively. In 2001, Sirohi District had 367,938 in its district.

Details of the population of each town and village will be drawn form the Census,2011 figures for this region and will be incorporated in EIA/EMP.

(iii) Land use planning (break up along with green belt etc.). Particulars Present land use in ha. Pits & Quarries 0.020 Waste Dump/overburden & M.S. 0.020 Roads Haulage Roads 0.120 Sorting & Mineral Dressing Yard 0.00 Infrastructure 0.00 Plantation 0.00 Total used area 0.160 Statutory Boundary 79.5971 Total area 79.7571

Source: Approved Mining Plan

(iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social). 1. Demand of safety equipment, first aid room etc facilities erected. 2. Help in school functions, aid to schools, social upliftment, health, religious function etc will be made under CSR programme.

(v) Amenities/Facilities. 1. As the workers are from near by villages, hence no housing facilities will be required inside lease area. Only two or three staff will stay at mine site.

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE: i) The infrastructure facilities will be erected. ii) A proper first Aid room, rest shelter will be erected functional.

(i) Industrial Area (Processing area): No processing unit is proposed to establish at the mine site or in Buffer zone.

(ii) Residential Area (Non Processing Area): Not applicable.

(iii) Green Belt:

‹ 1000 saplings will be planted on per hectare area.

‹ Dense green belt/plantation will be developed along the lease boundary, near mine office etc.

‹ Green belt will be developed around the lease boundary, haul roads and plantation will be done on undisturbed area, nearby mine office etc.

‹ The dead plants will be replaced by fresh plants.

‹ Local species will be planted after consultation with local forest officer and as per CPCB/SPCB guidelines.

(iv) Social Infrastructure: Socio-economic conditions of area generally improves as mining activities create additional employment opportunity for local habitants. Socio-economic status of local populace also improves as a result of social welfare activities undertaken by mine owners.

Significant contributions will be made towards education, medical facilities and cultural aspects. Drinking water facilities has been provided to villagers. Plantation done will improve environmental conditions in the area.

(v) Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/Rail/Metro/Water ways etc).

Nearest Railway Station Sirhoi Road at Pindwara is Nearest railway station at a distance of 7 km.

Nearest State Highway/ National Highway 76 is 7 km. far from lease area. National Highway Nearest Airport Nearest airport Dabok 115 Kms .

The area can be reach by State transport bus, jeep or by own vehicles.

(vi) Drinking Water management (Source & Supply of water):

Water required for Drinking will be obtain from a hand pump or tube well drilled in lease area and rain water collected in the pit/sump will be utilized for dust suppression, afforestation work and other mining activities.

(vii) Sewerage System.

Not applicable.

Domestic waste water will be treated into septic tank followed by soak pit.

(viii) Industrial Waste Management:

There will be no waste generated.

(ix) Solid Waste Management:

The waste is dumped on barren land within the lease area as approved in mining plan. Retaining wall will be made on the toe side to prevent spreading of the waste material. At the end of mine life this dump top will be covered with soil and thereafter plantation will be done to stabilize the dump.

(x) Power Requirement & Supply / source.

Diesel & electricity will be used.

7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN):

(i) Policy to be adopted (Central/State) in respect of the project affected persons including home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers (a brief outline to be given).

There is no hutment in the lease area. No human being displaced from the area so no person will be affected contrary local people will get job opportunity. 8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES:

(i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for the project to be given).

As soon getting Environmental Clearance and after completing all statutory conditions.

(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project.

Projected Cost is estimated Rs. Two Crore

9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS):

(i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people

including tribal population, if any, in the area.

The mining in this area will provide employment to nearby villagers. This employment opportunity will help the local population in raising their standard of living.

Socio-economic conditions in the area will improve due to existence of mining activities. Further the PP will undertake CSR activities for the benefit of society . Additional Government revenue expected from royalty, taxes, duties and other fees.