PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT VASAI LIMESTONE MINE (APPLICANT: SHRI KHERAJBHA KARUBHA KER)

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1 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT OF VASAI LIMESTONE MINE (APPLICANT: SHRI KHERAJBHA KARUBHA KER) 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The existing Mining lease for mineral Limestone over Hectares for a period of thirty year was granted to Shri Kherajbha Karubha Ker in survey No. 424(P) in village Vasai, Taluka Okhamandal, District Devbhumi Dwarka, State Gujarat vide letter No. MCR CHH, dated 9 th August 2004 by the Government of Gujarat (Annexure-1) for a period of 30 year. The lease was executed on 9 th September Therefore, the lease period for 30 year is effective from 9 th September 2004 to 8 th September The date of opening is The lease area (4.90 Hectare) comprises Govt. waste Land type. The Scheme of mining with PMCP was approved under rule 13(3) of MCDR 1988 for working mine from the office of Regional Controller of Mine, Indian Bureau of Mines; vide letter number 682(23)(320)/2004 MCCM (N) UDP dated Earlier Scheme of Mining was approved for five year period i.e to The current proposal document is submitted for the next five years period (i.e to ). The mining is proposed by hydraulic excavator and mines is of A- Category (Other than fully mechanized). Lessee is already registered with IBM under rule 45 of MCDR This Review of Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan is therefore submitted under rule 17(1) of Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession Rules 2016 and rule 23 of MCDR 2017, for competent approval. 2. INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION: (i) Identification of project and project proponent. In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/letter of intent should be given. (a) Identification of project The project under reference is a Limestone Mining project having a lease area of 4.90 Ha. Mining is proposed to be done by mechanized open cast method. It 16

2 issituated near village Vasai intaluka-okhamandal, District Devbhumi Dwarka. It lies on GT Sheet No. 41F/03 and the latitudes and longitudes are given below- Boundary Latitude Longitude Boundary Latitude Longitude Pillar Pillar BP N E BP N E BP-1A N E BP N E BP-1B N E BP N E BP-1C N E BP N E BP N E BP N E BP-2A N E BP N E BP N E BP N E BP-3A N E BP N E BP N E BP N E BP N E BP N E BP N E BP N E BP N E BP N E BP N E (ii) (b) Identification of project proponent: The project proponent ShriKherajbhaKarubha Ker is the proprietor of the firm. (c) Registered Address: Shri Kherajbha Karubha Ker Ashapura Society, Post Surajkaradi, Taluka Okhamandal, District DevbhumiDwarka Contact No Brief description of nature of the project:- As stated above, the project is meant for extraction of Limestone by mechanized open cast method. (iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region:- The limestone has been considered as usable limestone for manufacturing of cement. The limestone produced at the mine in focus for trading only. Both mineral are consumed by cement plan the nearby area. The entire mineral produced irrespective of size is utilized very smartly. This is all for conservation of valuable mineral. The limestone found in the lease area is of cement grade, which are the prime requirement for manufacturing cement. Thus the main buyers of ROM from the lease area are Cement producers in Porbandar area. The Cement grade Limestone is proposed in the use of mineral. Limestone produced at this mine will be sold to nearby industries for manufacturing Cement. The ROM limestone will be directly sold to the client thus no process is updated to suit the user's requirement. No 17

3 other beneficiation is applicable for our limestone as it is to be directly consumed in the same form and composition. The cement grade limestone will directly be fed to cement plants for cement manufacturing unit. Therefore, as such there is no beneficiation process is taking place inside the lease area. (iv) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project: (a) Direct Employment generation 1. Mines Manager 1 2. Geologist 1 3. Skilled Labors 8 4. Semi Skilled 3 5. Unskilled Labors 1 Total 14 (b). Indirect employment generation It is not possible to exactly quantify the in direct employment generation. But the following types of employment opportunity will be generated: i. Engagement of trucks /dumpers for transportation of minerals to the processing units. ii. Development of Hotels and Restaurants to cater to needs of visitors. 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: (i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any. There is no interlinked or interdependent project of this mine. (ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates. The project site is located near village Vasai in Okhamandal Taluka of Devbhumi Dwarka District, Gujarat. It distance from district Head Quarter Devbhumi Dwarka is about 11Km (Location map is enclosed as plate-2). (iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted:- Since, mining is a site specific project, it cannot be shifted at will. Its location is dependent on the availability of mineral. All possible measures have been proposed to protect the environment in and around the project. (iv) Size or magnitude of operation:- It is proposed to produce 45,000 Tonnes/ Annum Limestone per year at the mine. Almost all the operations will be mechanized. 18

4 (v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given). Extraction of Limestone is proposed to be done by mechanized open cast method. Activities to be carried out in the course of mining are enumerated below:- 1. Reconnaissance survey 2. Removal of soil. 3. Formation of benches. 4. Mineral extraction. 5. Mineral sorting. 6. Loading into trucks and 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. Since, it is a Limestone mining project no raw material will be required for its production. The Limestone produced at the mine will be transported to processing units by dumpers/trucks. HSD is required to be used at the mine for running various mining machineries. (vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined. Not envisaged. Minerals are depleting assets, once mined the same cannot be replenished as in the case of agriculture, vegetation. Thus a scientific approach is necessary for optimal excavation of mineral with minimum wastage. (viii) Availability of water its source, Energy/power requirement and source should be given. Availability of water its source:- The rain fall in the area being about mm, and the nature of rock being permeable up to a certain extent, the ground water is sufficiently recharged with rain water. The area falls under safe category as far as availability of ground water is concerned. The drinking water is obtained through bore wells. Arrangements have been made for storing rain water in mining pits. The stored water will be used for various mining operations like, dust suppression, green belt etc. About 9.0 KLD of water will be required at the project. 19

5 (ix) Energy power:- About 1-2 KLD of HSD will be consumed at the mine daily in order to meet the desired production. The quantity of HSD required will depend upon the rate of production and development done. This may vary from time to time. The HSD is procured directly from the oil marketing companies. Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their Management/disposal. (x) No OB/waste will be generated during the course of mining 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 B Category. The EIA report is required to be prepared to get environmental clearance for the project from SEIAA, Gujarat. The baseline data has already been collected as mentioned in the schematic diagram. 20

6 Application in Form I-A Along with Feasibility Report & Proposed T.O.R. to SEIAA Monitoring and Baseline data collection Presentation for T.O.R. Baseline Study in core & buffer (1) Micro- Meteorological study (2) Ambient Air Quality (6) Water Quality Hydrology &Hydrogeologycal study (7) Social Economic (3) Noise Vibration Study (4) Land use, Soil & Geological (5) Biological Environment, Flora & (8) Traffic Density Environment (9) Occupational Safety & Health (10) Other Parameters Presentation of Draft EIA/EMP to Environmental Pollution Deptt.for fixation of date of public hearing Conducting Public Hearing Final EIA/EMP Report alongwith incorporating minutes of the meeting of public hearing to SEAC Final Presentation 21

7 4. SITE ANALYSIS: (i) Connectivity: a) By road The lease area is situated near village Vasai, Taluka- Okhamandal& District Devbhumi Dwarka, this mine is situated near state highway 6A at a distance of 4.70 Km. from Dwarka Mithapur Road. b) By Rail The nearest Railway Line is 4.6 Km. away from mine and nearest railway station Dwarka is 13 Km. from the area. (ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership. District & State Tehsil Village Type of land Area in Hect. Devbhumi Dwarka (Gujarat) Okhamandal Vasai Govt. Waste Land 4.90 (iii) Physiography: The area exhibits gently flat topography except a small mound of approximate 9 m height from the ground level exists in the South-Western direction of the lease area. The shape of the lease is irregular. The elevation of the area varies between mRL (near pillar BP-8) to 97mRL showing 9.55m difference in relief. The general slope of the area is toward North-West. The list of existing pits inside the lease 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 Gazette notification should be given. There are no Wild life Sanctuaries and National Park within Buffer zone. The area does not fall in CRZ, no eco sensitive zone exist in buffer zone. (v) Existing Infrastructure:-There is a mine office a store room, a rest shelter and a first aid room at the mine. Roads already exist up to the pit top. (vi) Soil classification: The soil available in the area is of Loamy type and it is Slightly Saline. (vii) Climatic data from secondary sources: The climate of the area is semi-arid to arid the climate in the lease area mainly having three seasonal variations as: I. Summer, from February to June, II. Monsoon season, from Jul to September, 22

8 III. Winter, from October to January, The period from March to May is one of continuous increase in temperatures. May is generally the hottest month with a mean daily maximum temperature of January is generally the coldest month with the mean daily maximum temperature of about Winds are generally light to moderate, increasing in strength in later part of summer. The average wind velocity is 11.0 km per hour. Rainfall: The average rain fall ranging 550 to 600 mm per annum between June to September months. (viii) Social Infrastructure available: There is no inhabitation within the lease hold. However, the following Infrastructure exists around the area Police Station : DevbhumiDwarka Post Office : Varvala Educational Facility : Vasai and Varvala Hospital : DevbhumiDwarka 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. and width 8m. of benches of as per mining plan. (iii) S.No. Land use planning (break up along with green belt etc.). Detail of land use Existing Land Area in Hectare Proposed Land Total land at the end of fifth year period 1. Area under mining Storage for top soil Waste dump sites Mineral storage Infrastructure - workshop, administrative building etc Roads Railways Tailing pond Effluent Treatment Plant Mineral Separation Plant Township area Green belt/afforestation Grand Total (iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social): 23

9 In case of increase in production in future, widening and consolidation of the existing road will be required. The infrastructure structure like office building, first aid room, rest shelter, etc., already exist at the mine. For social upliftment, necessary facilities will be provided to the local school and religious places. Camps will be arranged in the nearby villages for regular health check up and providing medical help. Training programs will be arranged for making the local people self-dependent. (v) Amenities/Facilities All the amenities and facilities as required under the statutes will be provided at the mine. Since, the workers engaged at the mine come from local villages, they don t require housing facilities. 6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE: (i) Industrial Area (Processing area): There is no proposal of setting up any processing unit in and around the mining project. (ii) Residential Area (Non Processing Area): Since, the mine workers come from the nearby villages there will be no requirement of developing the residential area. (iii) Green Belt: Greenbelt will be developed over an area of ha within the lease hold on statutory boundary. A total of about 1672 trees will be planted within the greenbelt. (iv) Social Infrastructure: Necessary facilities will be proved to the local schools and religious places for enhancing the standards of education and religious facilities. Medical camps will be arranged periodically for the benefit of the local people. Similarly training facilities will be provided to the local people for making them self-dependent. Drinking water facilities will be provided to the needy villages. (v) Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/Rail/Metro/Water ways etc). a) By road The lease area is situated near village Vasai, Taluka- Okhamandal & District Devbhumi Dwarka, this mine is situated near state highway 6A at a distance of 4.70 Km. from Dwarka Mithapur Road. b) By Rail The nearest Railway Line is 4.6 Km. away from mine and nearest railway station Dwarka is 13 Km. from the area. (vi) Drinking Water management (Source & Supply of water): Drinking water is obtained from a Tube Well. 24

10 (vii) Sewerage System. No sewerage system exists at the mine. (viii) Industrial Waste Management: No industrial waste is generated at the mine. (ix) Solid Waste Management: The solid waste obtained in the form of overburden as well as side burden will be managed by forming dumps over approved the lease hold. Proper retaining wall will be constructed along the toe of the waste dumps to prevent its spreading. Inactive dumps will be vegetated after laying a top soil layer over the waste dumps. (x) Power Requirement & Supply / source. HSD is used at the mine for running the mining machinery etc. About 1 to 2 KLD of HSD will be consumed at the mine daily in order to meet the desired production. The quantity of HSD required will depend upon the rate of production and development done. This may vary from time to time. The HSD is directly from the oil marketing companies. 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) No person will be deprived of their homes or land. Thus, there is no need of preparing their rehabilitation and resettlement plan. 8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES: (i) (ii) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for the project to be given). The mine was already in operation. It has been laying closed want of EC. Lease period to Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project. The estimated cost of the integrated project is about Rs Crore. 25

11 9. (i) ANALYSTS OF PROPOSAL (FTNAL RECOMMENDATTONS): Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people including tribal population, if any, in the area. The existing mining project provides employment opportunity to the residents of nearby villages. It has raised the standard of living of the local people, because their source of income has increased. In due course of time ihe standard of education in the area will improve considerably. Similarly the local people are getting various health facilities from the existing project. They are being dominated by the travel people, the area deriving maximum benefits from the projects. Drinking water facilities will be provided to a number of surrounding villages. Large scale plantation and formation of a large water reservoir in the area will greatly improve the environment of the area. Date: Place: Vasai, Gujarat For: Vasai Limestone Mine (Survey No. 424 Paiki) \ \\-.ec-t \.-- - v--\-! t- c-- \.*- (Shri Kherajbha Karubha Ker) (owner) 26

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