Brahmanwada Stone Quarry, Village- Brahmanwada, Tehsil- Karanja, Dist - Pre-feasibility Report of Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankar (Area: 1.80 Ha)

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 1. Executive Summary

Company Profile The applicant Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankar is seeking environmental clearance for Brahmanwada Stone Quarry for producing maximum 25536 CUM stone as per the provisions of EIA notification 2006. The applicant has applied for fresh lease on 06/02/2017 in the name of Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankar for five years period over an area of 1.80 ha located at Brahmanwada Village, Tehsil Karanja, District Washim, (Annexure I).

The details address of lessee is as follows: Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankar, R/O- Kanchanvihar Colony, Karanja Lad, Tehsil- Karanja, Dist – Washim, Maharashtra.

Site Address:- Kh No-195 (P) Village: Brahmanwada, Tehsil: Washim, District: Washim Maharashtra

The Project: This is a new mine. The lessee has applied for fresh lease. The project is located at Kh No-195 (P), Village: Brahmanwada, Tehsil: Karanja, District:Washim, Maharashtra over an area of 1.80 Ha. It is proposed to produce 25536 CUM stone from the mine by opencast method of mining.

The lease area falls under Survey of Toposheet no. 55 H/10 and lies between Latitudes N 20°35’25.00” to N 20°35’30.94” & Longitudes E 77°32’01.95” to E 77°32’09.85”. BP. No. Latitude/Northing Longitude/Easting 1. N 20°35’25.00” E 77°32’07.30” 2. N 20°35’27.02” E 77°32’06.00” 3. N 20°35’28.61” E 77°32’01.95” 4. N 20°35’30.94” E 77°32’03.57” 5. N 20°35’28.29” E 77°32’09.85”

Project Status: This is a new mine. The applicant has applied for fresh lease on 06/02/2017 in the name of Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankar for five years period over an area of 1.80 ha located at Brahmanwada Village, Tehsil Karanja, District Washim, Maharashtra (Annexure I).

Date of Commencement of Mining Operations: The applicant has applied for fresh lease on 06/02/2017 in the name of Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankarfor five years period over an area of 1.80 ha located at Brahmanwada Village, Tehsil Karanja, District Washim, Maharashtra (Annexure I).

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2. INTRODUCTION

(i) Identification of project and project proponent The Applicant Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankar is seeking environmental clearance for Brahmanwada Stone Quarry for producing maximum 25536 CUM stone as per the provisions of EIA notification 2006. The applicant has applied for fresh lease on 06/02/2017 in the name of Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankarfor five years period over an area of 1.80 ha located at Brahmanwada Village, Tehsil Karanja, District Washim, Maharashtra (Annexure I).

The details address of lessee is as follows: Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankar, R/O- Kanchanvihar Colony, Karanja Lad, Tehsil- Karanja, Dist – Washim, Maharashtra.

Site Address:- Kh No-195 (P) Village: Brahmanwada, Tehsil: Washim, District: Washim Maharashtra

(ii) Brief description & nature of the project This is a new mine having area of 1.80 Ha & is a Category ‘B2’ project as per EIA Notification 2006. The lease area falls under Survey of India Topo-sheet no. 55 H/10 and lies between Latitudes N 20°35’25.00” to N 20°35’30.94” & Longitudes E 77°32’01.95” to E 77°32’09.85”. The applicant has applied for fresh lease on 06/02/2017 in the name of Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankarfor five years period over an area of 1.80 ha located at Brahmanwada Village, Tehsil Karanja, District Washim, Maharashtra (Annexure I). It is proposed to produce 25536 CUM stone from the mine by opencast method of mining.

(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region The black stone (Basalt) is abundantly available in the area. The black stone (Basalt) material serves as a back bone for Building and other infrastructure development. It has played an important role in development of civilization and industrialization. The occurrence of stone (Basalt) in the area is proved by the way of geological exploration and its production has important role in the local infrastructure development. The proposed stone (Basalt) quarry will also marginally benefit the local people by way of direct and indirect employment. State Government is also benefitted by the mining through royalty.

(iv) Demand-Supply Gap Stone (Basalt) is an essential constituent for infrastructural development projects like road, dams, bridges and building. It has high demand in region due to increase in industrial and other infrastructural activities.

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(v) Imports vs Indigenous production In the current Stone (Basalt) quarry business scenario, import and export is not envisaged. The stone is mostly consumed in the nearby construction projects.

(vi) Export Possibility Not applicable as the production will be consumed within local area.

(vii) Domestic / Export Markets Domestic demand is one of the chief reasons for the rapid growth of Stone (Basalt) business in India. Thus, domestic market for stone (Basalt) as building material is well established.

(viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project This project will generate employment for around 8 people. Priority for employment will be given to local persons.

Sr. No Particulars No 1 HVD/LVD (Office vehicle etc) 2 2 Safety/Security officer (Part time) 1 3 Unskilled labours 4 4 Assistant Manager (Diploma Holder) 1 Total 8

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any. The mining of Stone (Basalt) will be done by open cast semi mechanized method. There is no interlinked project and it is an independent project.

(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates This is a new mine having area of 1.80 Ha is located at Village: Brahmanwada, Tehsil: Karanja, District: Washim, Maharashtra State.

Sy No. & Gut. No. Area in Ha. Type of Land Ownership Kh No-195 (P) 1.80 Non forest Govt. Land Applied for Lease

The co-ordinates of the lease area are given below: BP. No. Latitude/Northing Longitude/Easting 1. N 20°35’25.00” E 77°32’07.30” 2. N 20°35’27.02” E 77°32’06.00” 3. N 20°35’28.61” E 77°32’01.95” 4. N 20°35’30.94” E 77°32’03.57” 5. N 20°35’28.29” E 77°32’09.85”

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PROJECT SITE

FIGURE No-2.1 INDEX MAP OF SITE

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Google Image of Project Site

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Study Area Map (5 km)

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(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted The Applicant Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankar is seeking environmental clearance for Brahmanwada Stone Quarry for producing maximum 25536 CUM stone as per the provisions of EIA notification 2006. The applicant has applied for fresh lease on 06/02/2017 in the name of Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankarfor five years period over an area of 1.80 ha located at Brahmanwada Village, Tehsil Karanja, District Washim, Maharashtra (Annexure I). There is no archeological/historical monuments, defense installation within 5.0 Km radius distance.

(iv) Size or magnitude of operation This is a new stone (Basalt) mine having area of 1.80 ha for the maximum production of stone (Basalt) Mineral @ 25536Cum.

(v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/ flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given) a. Stone (Basalt) Mineral Open Cast Mining The mining will be carried out by semi-mechanized opencast method, which includes excavation by drilling and blasting, loading and transportation by excavator-tipper combination, stacking and finally dispatched by tippers. The capacity of the mine is 25536 Cum.This is a new stone mine having area 1.80 Ha., so top soil is present and it will be removed and spread in the safety zone for plantation purpose. Mined out stone from the mine will be transported to the crusher present within lease area and after size reduction, the stone will be transported to the buyer's location.

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MINING METHODOLOGY PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM

Excavation by Drilling & Blasting

Loading & Transportation by Excavator/Tipper Combination

Crushing & Screening (outside lease Area)

Stacking at Designated areas

Dispatch

b. Proposed Infrastructure: The proposed infrastructure will consist of Mine office, first aid center, drinking water facility, rest shelter and approachroad network. Water and electricity will be drawn from the nearby dug-well and MSEB/DG Set respectively.

All the public facilities, like school, hospital, dispensary & Post Office etc. are available in nearby villages and Washim city.

(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final product/s, Mode of transport of raw Material and Finished Product No, major raw materials will be required during mining of stone (Basalt) mineral. But there will be requirement of some essential materials like explosive for blasting which will be sourced from licensed explosive dealers, electricity which will be taken from MSEB/ DG set, diesel requirement will be fulfilled from the nearby filling station and the water requirement of 5 KLD for drinking, dust suppression & plantation will be fulfilled from the dug-well and mine water (when available). After excavation of stone (Basalt), it will be transported to the crusher present within lease area for screening and sizing, after that it will be directly sold in the open market.

(vii) Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined Opencast mining will recover the maximum stone mineral from the deposit and will be done as per the DGMS guidelines with due concern for safety & conservation. The resources namely diesel, explosive, water and electricity will also be utilized in the optimal manner with due regards to safety. A water reservoir will be developed in the lower benches of the

Page 8 Brahmanwada Stone Quarry, Village- Brahmanwada, Tehsil- Karanja, Dist - Washim Pre-feasibility Report of Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankar (Area: 1.80 Ha) mined out pit. It would also act as groundwater recharge structure. This will also be useful for rainwater harvesting. This will improve the water table.Plantation will be developed in 7.5 m safety zone as well as near office etc. and on the top benches of the mined out pit. The water reservoir can be used by nearby farmers for irrigation. In post mining stage, the mining area may be developed as a picnic spot with water reservoir and plantation.

(viii) Availability of water its source, Energy/ power requirement and source should be given The amount of water required during mining and related activities would be around 5 KLD. This demand will be fulfilled with the help of nearby dug-well, tanker water and mine water (when available). The diesel requirement (30-35 liters) will be sourced from nearby filling station.

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

Solid Waste: There will not be generation of overburden or soil within plan period because mining will be done on existing pit, only 2% reject will be generated during plan period i.e. approx. 7100 te. The generated reject will be sold to market.

Liquid Effluent: Surface run-off accumulated in the mine pit will be used for dust suppression and plantation in the mine and excess water will be pumped to the settling pond located at surface. The properly settled excess water will be allowed to flow in the diverted nalla outside the mine lease area. The liquid sewage effluent from the office building isdischarged in the septic tank/soak pit.

4. SITE ANALYSIS (i) Connectivity Nearest Railway Station : Vilegaon ~ 10.10 Km,W Nearest Airport : ~ 29.00 Km, NE Nearest Highway : NH 6 ~ 18.00 Km, NNW : SH 199 ~ 5.00 Km, NE (ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership This is a new stone (Basalt) mine having area of 1.80 ha is located in Village: Brahmanwada, Tehsil: Washim, District: Washim, Maharashtra State.

Present Land Use Pattern

SL. NO. DESCRIPTION AREA IN Ha 1 Area under Pits Nil 2 Area under Dumps Nil 3 Area under reject Dumps Nil 4 Area under storage of ore/Crusher Nil 5 Area under Plantation Nil 6 Area under Building / shed Nil 7 Area under Roads Nil 8 Area Undisturbed Nil Total 1.80

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Sy No. & Gut. No. Area in Ha. Type of Land Ownership Kh No-195 (P) 1.80 Non forest Govt Land Applied for Lease

(iii) Topography (along with map) The topography of the area is plain & dipping towards South-Western side. The difference in elevation within the lease area is about 5m. The highest R.L recorded is 349 m while the lowest R.L of 344 m has been recorded in the lease area. Except some bushes and smaller trees, the area is mostly devoid of any vegetation. The proposed area is plain covered with thin soil cover with weathered rock. Proposed area surrounded by stone quarry and agricultural land owned by private individual.

(iv) Proposed 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 Gazette notification should be given

Proposed land use: This is a new Stone (Basalt) mine over an area of 1.80 ha. At the end of mining plan period, mine pits will cover 1.3488 Ha, Plantation will be carried out over an area of 0.2250 ha and remaining area will remain undisturbed.

At th end of life mine, the mined out pit will be converted into water reservoir along the lower benches. This would also help in ground water recharge and can also be used for rain water harvesting. Plantation will be done on the upper benches and in the 7.5 m safety zone around the mined out pit. Water from the mined out pit can also be used by the nearby farmers for irrigation purpose.

Distance from the Sensitive Area: Nearest Forest : Forest near Bhuloda~ 0.45 km, SE Nearest Water Body: Brahmanwada Nalla~ 0.07 km, SW

(v) Proposed Infrastructure This is a new Stone (Basalt) mine over an area of 1.80 ha.

The proposed infrastructure will consist of Mine office, first aid center, drinking water facility, rest shelter and approach road network. Water and electricity will be drawn from the nearby dug-well, tanker water and MSEB/DG Set respectively.

All the public facilities, like school, hospital, dispensary & Post Office etc. are available in nearby villages and Washim city.

(vi) Soil Classification The major part of the area on the surface is devoid of top soil. Decomposition of Deccan traps has given rise to either deep brown to rich red or black cotton soil (regur) and is widespread in the

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(vii) Climate The Climate of the place is characterized by a hot summer and general dryness throughout the year except during the monsoon season, i.e., June to September with annual rainfall 875 mm. The winter season starts from December and continues till the end of February. The maximum temperature recorded 47.0°C in the month of May and minimum temperature recorded 10.0°C in the month of December. Both the day and night temperatures increase rapidly during the onset of summer season from March to May. Source: IMD data, (1971- 2000)

(viii) Social Infrastructure available The project site is well connected to Brahmanwada village by local road. Water is will be available from proposed dug well. The basic facilities like bus and other communication facilities are available in Washim city.

All the public facilities, like school, hospital, dispensary & Post Office etc. are available in nearby villages and Washim city.

6. PLANNING BRIEF (i) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities. transportation etc.) Town and Country Planning/ Development authority Classification This is a new stone mining project. The project activities will come into operational stage after getting statutory clearances from concerned authorities. Further project activities will follow the applicable rules and regulation and provide the control measure and devices to achieve the standard norms.

(ii) Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.) This is a new stone mine, mining activities would be performed in ML area. Plantation with suitable native species will be taken up along the roads & on vacant unused land within mining lease area progressively with mine operation till mine closure.

The details of land use planning are given below - Sl. Description Present Land Use At The End Of Plan Period No. Area in Ha (2017-18 To 2021-22) Area in Ha 1 Area under Pits Nil 1.3488 2 Area under Dumps Nil Nil 3 Area under reject Dumps Nil Nil 4 Area under storage of Nil Nil ore/Crusher 5 Area under Plantation Nil 0.2250 6 Area under Building / shed Nil 0.0200 7 Area under Roads Nil Nil

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8 Area Undisturbed Nil 0.2062 Total 1.80 1.80

(iii) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) This is a new mine. The proposed annual production during Plan period i.e. 2017-18 To 2021-22 will be 25536 CUM stone. The mined out stone (Basalt) mineral after excavation will be dispatched to crusher for screening and sizing.The product will be sold in open market through existing road network 8 nos. of skilled, semiskilled and unskilled manpower will be required which will be employed from the nearby population.

(iv) Amenities/Facilities The project site is well connected to Brahmanwada Village by local road. Water is available from nearby dug well, tanker water and from mine water (when available). The basic facilities like bus and other communication facilities are available in Washim city.

7. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

(i) Industrial Area (Processing Area) The mining activity will be carried out within mine lease area and no processing area is proposed as the mined out stone (Basalt) mineral after excavation will be dispatched to nearby crusher for screening and sizing.

(ii) Residential Area (Non Processing Area) There is no residential area within the mine area and no residential structure is proposed as the required manpower will be employed from nearby villages having their own accommodation or will be provided with the rented accommodation in the nearby village.

(iii) Green Belt Plantation over an area of 0.225 ha (at end of 5 year period) with suitable native species will be taken up along the safety zone & on vacant unused land within mining lease area progressively with mine operation till mine closure. (iv) Social Infrastructure The mining activity will create employment for the local people. This will also create indirect employment opportunities like contractual jobs, vehicle driving and shops. The improvement and strengthening of the existing basic facilities in the Brahmanwada village will be undertaken as a part of CSR.

(v) Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/ Rail/Metro/Water ways etc.) Nearest Railway Station : Vilegaon ~ 10.10 Km,W Nearest Airport : Amravati ~ 29.00 Km, NE Nearest Highway : NH 6 ~ 18.00 Km, NNW : SH 199 ~ 5.00 Km, NE

(vi) Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water) Drinking water requirement will be met from nearby dug well.

(vii) Sewerage System

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Domestic effluent will be discharged in Septic Tank and soak pit.

(viii) Solid Waste Management There will not be generation of overburden or soil within plan period because mining will be done on existing pit, only 2% reject will be generated during plan period i.e. approx. 7100 te. The generated reject will be sold to market.

Surface run-off accumulated in the mine pit will be used for dust suppression and plantation in the mine and excess water will be pumped to the settling pond located at surface. The properly settled excess water will be allowed to flow in the diverted nalla outside the mine lease area. The liquid sewage effluent from the office building will be discharged in the septic tank/soak pit.

(ix) Power Requirement & Supply / source The power required during the mining period is 1-2 KWH which will be sources from the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB)/ DG set.

8. 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 labour (A brief outline to be given) This is a new mine and no rehabilitation and resettlement is involved. It is a private land owned by project proponent.

9. PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES (i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for the project will be given) The Applicant Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankaris seeking environmental clearance for Brahmanwada Stone Quarry for producing maximum 25536 CUM stone as per the provisions of EIA notification 2006. The applicant has applied for fresh lease on 06/02/2017 in the name of Shri Satish Pandurang Hingankarfor five years period over an area of 1.80 ha located at Brahmanwada Village, Tehsil Karanja, District Washim, Maharashtra (Annexure I). The quarrying activities will be performed as per mine plan, and along with adequate control measures to minimize environmental damage. Life of mine on the basis of proved reserve and proposed production capacity of stone (Basalt) mineral are given in following table:

Total Mineable Reserves (ROM) = 252000 Cum Reserve Blocked in Safety Zone = 62160 Cum Total Mined out Reserves = Nil Net Mineable Reserves Available = 189840 Cum Life of the mine @ 25536CUM = 8 Years

Mining will be commenced after receiving all statutory clearances from the concerned regulatory authorities. Life of the mine is estimated as 8 years.

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

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Project Cost Calculation S. Dia of hole Particulars No. Size/ capacity Cost(Rs. Lakh) No. In mm 1. Land (1.80 ha) ------On lease 2. Machinery (On Hire Basis) a) Excavators 1 0.9 CuM b) Compressor 1 300 cfm Hire Basis c) Jackhammer 1 32” dia d) Tipper 2 10 tonne 3. Infrastructure 3.00 4. Settling Tank 0.50 Total Cost 3.50 (Rs. Lakh)

Economic viability of the project: The operating cost is estimated to be Rs. 307 per tonne of Stone (Basalt) against the selling price of Rs. 400 per tonne thereby yielding a net profit of Rs.93 per tonne. Sr. No. Particulars Amount in Rs. per tonne 1. Exploration 10 2. Mining 185 3. Overhead (Salaries/wages) 25 4. Depreciation 15 5. Royalties 40 6. Taxes 25 7. Environmental Management 7 Total 307 a. Expenditure Proposed for Environmental protection activities :The proposed yearly expenditure on environment activities are shown below : Sl No. Environment Activities Annual Expenditure (Rs. In lakhs) 1. Air Pollution Control (dust suppression along road –mobile 2.00 water sprinklers) 2. Plantation & Maintenance 60 plants per year (within mining 0.03 area and along transport road outside mine lease area @ Rs. 50 per plant 3. Environment Monitoring (Air, Water, Noise & Soil Monitoring 2.20 @ 4 times in a year) 4. Construction & maintenance of settling tank, garland drains, 0.50 etc 5. Personal protective equipments (Helmets, safety shoes, dust 0.20 masks, ear plugs, etc) 6. Provision of fencing around mine pit 0.10 7. CSR activities in nearby villages 0.40 Total 5.43

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10. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

Financial & social benefits with special emphasis on the benefits to the local people including tribal population if any in the area This mining project will provide employment to 8 people which will include skilled and unskilled labours and indirect employment will also be created due to this project. The project proponent will also play an important role in the development and improvement of the infrastructure of that region which will help in improving the standard of living of that region.

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