PFR for Proposed Sand Mining Project of Area 0.75 Ha.at Kurkheda Village, Tehsil – Kurkheda, District- Gadchiroli, State- Maharashtra. Index INDEX 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................. 9 2 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION ........ 10 2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT .................................. 10 2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY/ REGION .... 11 2.3 DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP ................................................................................................. 11 2.4 IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION.................................................................. 11 2.5 EXPORT POSSIBILITY ...................................................................................................... 11 2.6 DOMESTIC/EXPORT MARKETS ..................................................................................... 12 2.7 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT 12 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................... 12 3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INDEPENDENT PROJECTS, IF ANY ................................................................................................................................. 12 3.2 LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, AND PROJECT BOUNDARY & PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES; .......... 12 3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN INTO SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED. ............................... 14 3.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION ........................................................................ 14 3.4.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY ....................................................................................................... 14 3.4.2 PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING: .................................................................................. 16 3.4.3 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN .......................................................................................... 17 3.4.4 DRILLING ............................................................................................................................. 17 3.4.5 BLASTING ............................................................................................................................ 17 3.5 RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE, MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCTS, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT ............................................................... 18 6 PFR for Proposed Sand Mining Project of Area 0.75 Ha.at Kurkheda Village, Tehsil – Kurkheda, District- Gadchiroli, State- Maharashtra. Index 3.6 AVAILABILITY OF WATER & ITS SOURCE, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE ..................................................................................................................... 18 4 SITE ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................ 18 4.1 CONNECTIVITY (Mine Site) ............................................................................................. 18 4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP ................................................... 18 LAND OWNERSHIP ..................................................................................................................... 19 4.3 TOPOGRAPHY ................................................................................................................... 19 4.4 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 GAZETTE NOTIFICATION SHOULD BE GIVEN. ......................................................................................................... 19 4.5 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE ........................................................................................ 20 4.5.1 WATER .................................................................................................................................. 20 4.5.2 BASIC AMENITIES.............................................................................................................. 20 5 PLANNING BRIEF ........................................................................................................ 20 5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION ETC.) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING/ DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION ...................................................................................... 20 5.2 LAND USE PLANNING (BREAKUP ALONG WITH GREEN BELT ETC.) .................. 20 5.3 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL) ........ 21 5.4 AMENITIES/FACILITIES .................................................................................................. 21 6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE .............................................................................. 21 6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA)................................................................... 21 6.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA) ....................................................... 22 6.3 GREEN BELT ...................................................................................................................... 22 6.4 DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE & SUPPLY OF WATER) ................. 22 6.5 SEWAGE SYSTEM ............................................................................................................. 22 7 PFR for Proposed Sand Mining Project of Area 0.75 Ha.at Kurkheda Village, Tehsil – Kurkheda, District- Gadchiroli, State- Maharashtra. Index 6.6 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT .......................................................................... 22 6.7 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................... 22 7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN) ................................ 22 7.1 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). ........................................ 22 8 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES ................................................... 22 8.1 LIKELY DATE OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION (TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN). .............. 22 8.2 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST AND ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT ................................................................... 23 9 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL ......................................................................................... 23 10 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................ 24 8 PFR for Proposed Sand Mining Project of Area 0.75 Ha.at Kurkheda Village, Tehsil – Kurkheda, District- Gadchiroli, State- Maharashtra. Pre -Feasibility Report 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Kurkheda Sand Quarry area is situated in Tehsil – Kurkheda, District- Gadchiroli, and Maharashtra. It is located towards Kurkheda village 1.40 km in North East direction. Near Khasra No-6. The Quarry area is located on the Sati River bed towards North East village of Kurkheda. This area is approachable to Gadchiroli through Kurkheda Road which is available at 1.50 km towards North from the project site. The climate of the area is tropical with well marked summer/ winter and rainy season. The sand available in the lease area (river bed) shall be mined (raised) by opencast method of mining, The river bed will be explored by few trial pits (after grant of Mining lease) to evaluate the quantum of sand available within the lease area. However accordingly, a rough estimate of about 1325 bras sand has been assessed to be available in the area. The Draft Mining Plan And Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been approved by DGM govt. of Maharashtra. Copy of Draft Mining Plan And Progressive Mine Closure Plan is enclosed as ANNEXURE – I. The mining will be carried out by Open-cast manual method as per the Draft Mining Plan And Progressive Mine Closure Plan only. The entire mining area is Govt. land with no forest land involved. The proposed production is 1325 Brass. Sand is one of the most sought- building materials for the construction purpose. Since Sand has hard texture and durability. It is used chiefly for construction, pavement of roads and imperviousness to moisture and acid. Sand is a perfect countertop material. The Proposed Mine will also generate plenty of employment opportunity for local people. Economy and socio – economic level of the area will also improve and there will the opportunity for education, health and & sanitation, transport and other development. The living standards of the area will also up- lift on the positive side. Table1: Salient Features of the project site S.NO. Particulars Details A. Nature of the Project Proposed Kurkheda Sand Quarry (Minor Mineral) B. Size of the Project 1. Mine Area 0.75 ha 2. Proposed Production 1325Brass/Annum 9 PFR for Proposed Sand Mining Project of Area 0.75 Ha.at Kurkheda Village, Tehsil – Kurkheda, District- Gadchiroli, State- Maharashtra. Pre -Feasibility Report capacity