Pre- Feasibility Report Balu/ Sand Mining (Minor Mineral) Category - B2 (M.L. Area- 1.0 ha) with Production Capacity of 5000Cu.m at Kh.No.252,253,248 Village -Wirwa , Tehsil- Sindewahi, District: Chandrapur (Maharashtra) by Sri.ShyamkantSitaram There 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sri. ShyamkantSitaram There is an individual, has been allotted Sand ghat on online bidding through District Collectors office for the year 2017 - 2018 of Uma River in Kh.No. 252,253,248 Village- Wirwa,Taluka –Sindewahi , District Chandrapur. Sand Ghat allotment over an extent of 1.0 Ha. The proposed production capacity of sand is 5000Cu.m (1767 brass) . The lease area lies on riverbed of Uma River in District- Chandrapur (Maharashtra) .Total M.L. area is 1.00 ha which is non-forest land. The proposed mining project land has been allotted as a single unit for mining of Balu/ Sand throughout the riverbed of district Chandrapur (Maharashtra).The following special conditions will be applicable for the excavation of sand minor mineral from riverbed in orde r to ensure safety of river-bed , structures and the adjoining areas: Restricted areas for Sand Mini ng according to new Sand Policy, 2013 : a. In case of Railway Bridge and National or State Highways, the area of 300 m on both sides of the bridge is prohibited and in case of normal bridge , it is 100 m on both sides. b. An area at a distance of 50 m from any Public place i.e. cremation ghat or any other religious place. c. An area of 5 meter from both sides of the river is restricted . d. Area upt o 100m upstream and downstream from any dam/ weir /irrigation structure is restricted. e. Mining upto the depth of 1.80 m is allowed in th e areas at a distance of 46 -61 m from Flood Co ntrolling Embankments an d up to 2.40 m depth in areas at a distance of 61 -91 m from such embankments. f. The level of irrigation outlets must be kept parallel to the level of the river bed i.e. the level of river bed must not be below the irrigation outlets. g. Sand mining will not be done around Infiltration well/ Intake wells. h. If any river releases water for irrigation then in areas of such river , mining will be done only after obtaining NOC from the Department Water Resources, so that the irrigation system will not be affected. Maximum depth of Sand Mining: The maximum depth of sand mining in the river bed will not exceed 3 m from the un-mined bed or the water level(whichever is low) at any point. Endowment Period of Sand Ghats: The Endowment period of Sand Ghats is maximum 5 year s. The contractor will be under obligation to carry out mining in accordance with all other provisions as applicable under the Mine Act, 1952, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, Maharashtra Minor Mineral Extraction (Vidarbha Region) Rules,1966 and Maharashtra Minor Mineral Concession Rules,2013. VardanEnvironet,Gurugram Page | 1 Pre- Feasibility Report Balu/ Sand Mining (Minor Mineral) Category - B2 (M.L. Area- 1.0 ha) with Production Capacity of 5000Cu.m at Kh.No.252,253,248 Village -Wirwa , Tehsil- Sindewahi, District: Chandrapur (Maharashtra) by Sri.ShyamkantSitaram There Table - 1: Salient Features of the Project Project Name Balu/ Sand Mining (Minor Mineral) Category - B2 (M.L. Area-1.00 ha) with Production Capacity of 5000Cu.m. Mining Contract Area 1.00 ha. Location of mine Village–Wirwa, Tehsil- Sindewahi , District-Chandrapur (Maharashtra). Coordinates of Ghat/River Pillar Latitude Longitude A 20°12'39.74"N 79°39'37.93"E River/Nalla/Nadi/Khad Uma River Mineral Sand/ Balu. Reserves 1767brass. Proposed Production Capacity 5000Cu.m/11 Month. Project Cost : Capital Cost Rs. 10.50 Lakhs/- Running Cost Rs. 1.34 Lakhs/- Method of mining Open castManual Method No. of working days 300. Water demand (approximate) Total Water Requirement: 2.5 KLD Domestic: 1.0KLD Dust Supression:1.0KLD Plantation : 0.50KLD Man Power 9 persons. Nearest Railway Station Sindewahi Station (~9.65 km in North direction). Nearest State Highway/ National Highway Chandrapur Nagpur Highway (~ 1.5 km inEast direction). Nearest Airport Nagpur Airport (~116 km). 2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1Identification of Project and Project Proponent M/s Balshiv Transport, Proprietor Sri. ShyamkantSitaram There is an individual, has been allotted Sand ghat on online bidding through District Collectors office for the year 2017 - 2018 of Uma River in Kh.No.252,253,248 Village- Wirwa ,Taluka –Sindewahi , District Chandrapur. Sand Ghat allotment over an extent of 1.00 Ha. The details of the project proponent and project are given below: Name of the Applicant Sri.ShyamkantSitaram There Address of Applicant R/O Morwa, Tehsil- Chandrapur , District - Chandrapur, Maharashtra Name of Mine Uma Sand Ghat Quarry VardanEnvironet,Gurugram Page | 2 Pre- Feasibility Report Balu/ Sand Mining (Minor Mineral) Category - B2 (M.L. Area- 1.0 ha) with Production Capacity of 5000Cu.m at Kh.No.252,253,248 Village -Wirwa , Tehsil- Sindewahi, District: Chandrapur (Maharashtra) by Sri.ShyamkantSitaram There Mineral Balu/Sand Area (ha) 1.00 ha. Status of Project New contract. 2.2Brief description of nature of the project The proposed mining contract area is 1.00 ha of Uma RiverBalu Ghatof District- Chandrapur (Maharashtra). It has been proposed to excavate 5000 Cu.m of sand per yearfromthe ghat. The mineral sand will be replenished in monsoon season every year, as the mining will be undertaken on a rotation basis, in such a way that excavated areas of previous years mining will act as depository for the post- monsoon season . 2.3Need for the Project and its Importance to the Country or Region Sand is used as a construction material worldwide. Sand is used as raw material in construction of building and infrastructure projects. In India, mining Industry contributes significant ly to its economy. The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) contribution of mining industry varies from 2.2% to 2.5% only but total industrial sector contributes around 10% to 11%.Even small scaled mining contributes 6% to the entire cost of minerals production. T he working mine contribute in the State’s minerals production and improve the GDP with a positive & important effect on the region. 2.4Demand-Supply Gap As is used as raw material in construction of building and infrastructure projects, the demand is increasing day by day. In past, demand was not too much but now a days due to rapid industrialization and urbanization , its demand is increasing with pace of time . At present, demand is more than the supply. 2.5Imports vs. Indigenous Production There will be no import for the project. The mining will be continue of open cast manual method by using spade/Pawda along topography and the excavated mineral will be for domestic market . 2.6 Export Possibility There are no export possibilities from the proposed mining activity. 2.7 Domestic/ Export Markets Domestic Market The sand excavated will be directly sold in the market. Export Market The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for real estate and infrastructure sector etc.There is n o possibility of export of sand from this mine. VardanEnvironet,Gurugram Page | 3 Pre- Feasibility Report Balu/ Sand Mining (Minor Mineral) Category - B2 (M.L. Area- 1.0 ha) with Production Capacity of 5000Cu.m at Kh.No.252,253,248 Village -Wirwa , Tehsil- Sindewahi, District: Chandrapur (Maharashtra) by Sri.ShyamkantSitaram There 2.8Employment Generation (Direct and indirect) due to the project Around 12workers will be employed directly in the proposed project. Transportation is required. Hence jobs and business opportunities in logistical activities will come up. 3.0PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any. Project is a small scale Manual mining project. This project does not have interlink or interdependency on any other project. 3.2 Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates. The lease area is situated near Village -Wirwa, Tehsil- Sendewahiand District – Chandrapur (Maharashtra). The location of the mine is shown in the figure below. Figure - 1: Location map of the Mine Site VardanEnvironet,Gurugram Page | 4 Pre- Feasibility Report Balu/ Sand Mining (Minor Mineral) Category - B2 (M.L. Area- 1.0 ha) with Production Capacity of 5000Cu.m at Kh.No.252,253,248 Village -Wirwa , Tehsil- Sindewahi, District: Chandrapur (Maharashtra) by Sri.ShyamkantSitaram There 3.3Details of Alternate Sites This is a sand mining project . No alternate sites were considered as this is site specific project for which LOI has been granted by State Govt. 3.4 Size or Magnitude of Operation Production of Sand of 5000 Cu.m is proposed from this mine and mining will be done by opencast manual method. 3.5 Project description with process details Method of Mining Mining activity will be carried out by open cast manual method. • The loading of Sand generated to the tractors will be done by manually & material transported to the Dealer site. • No OB/ waste material will be produced. • No drilling/ blasting are required as the material is loose in nature. • Proper benching of 3.0 m height will be maintained. • Roads will be properly made and sprayed by water for suppression of dust. • Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded trippers/ trucks will not have slopes more than 1 in 20. • Extraction activities will start in the blocks from the upstream side to downstream side. This w ill not obstruct the movement of water, if any, during monsoon period in the river course.