PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT for PROPOSED PROJECT FOR SOIL MINING of M/s. BHAVINKUMAR VINODBHAI LAD SURVEY NO. 98, MOJE ANCHELI, TAL. BARDOLI, DIST. SURAT, GUJARAT 1
CONTENTS Sr. Description Page No. No. 1. Executive Summary 3 2. Introduction of the Project/Background information 8 3. Project Description 9 4. Site Analysis 12 5. Planning Brief 13 6. Proposed Infrastructure 14 7. Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan 14 8. Project Schedule & Cost Estimates 15 9. Analysis of Proposal (Final Recommendations) 15 2
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 Company Profile Introduction M/s. Bhavinkumar Vinodbhai Lad has proposed to operate soil mining on Sr. No. 98, Village. Ancheli, Tal. Bardoli, Dist. Surat, Gujarat. The unit is seeking permission for permission (Quarry lease) to extract the soil mineral from area of 03 24 76 ha. 1.2 Project Details The proposed mine will be having 03 24 76 ha lease area for production of 55,000 MTPA Soil. Project work for mining activity would be taken up after obtaining EC from SEAC Gandhinagar. Salient features of the project are placed below... 1. Project Soil Mining in area of 03 24 76 ha 2. Location Sr. No. 98, Village. Ancheli,Tal. Bardoli, Dist. Surat, Gujarat 3. Project Proponent Mr. Bhavinkumar Vinodbhai Lad (Owner) 4. Lease hold Area 03 24 76 ha 5. Geological Reserves Total reserve: Approx. 1,62,380 (5 m) 6. Extractable Reserves Total reserve: Approx. 1,62,380 (5 m) 7. Total waste m 3 Nil 8. Method of Mining Conventional Open cast 9. Mining Equipment Diesel hydraulic shovels in combination with dumpers 10. Existing Quarry Depth (m). New project 11. Final Quarry Depth (m). 5 12. Total Volume of Over Burden Nil 13. Water Requirement 9 KLD 14. Manpower requirement 15 15. Rate of Production 55,000 MTPA 16. Life of Project 3 year (Approximate) 3
1.3 Green Belt Development Unit will carry out tree plan along the road side & periphery. 1.4 Power & Fuel Requirement Fuel: No Fuel is required in Mining activity. Energy: No energy is required in Mining activity. 1.5 Water Requirement and Wastewater Generation & Treatment The unit requires 9 M3/day of water. Out of this 8 M3/day will be used for purpose for sprinkling in dust generated areas for air pollution control and plantation areas. This will be drawn from accumulated mine water from sumps after settling. About 1 M3/day will be used for drinking water purpose and for use in office and other establishment. This will be drawn from Bore well (Nearby village). WATER CONSUMPTION SUMMARY Category Water Consumption (KL/day) (a) Domestic 1.0 (b) Industrial: Other (Plantation + Dust Suppression) 8.0 TOTAL (b) 8.0 GRAND TOTAL (a + b) 9.0 4
1.6 Air Pollution Source and Control Management The principal sources of Air pollution due to the project of stone mine are: Dust Particulates. (Dust may occur as fugitive dust from excavation & from haul roads.) Gaseous pollutants The sources of dust generation in the mine are: a. Extraction of soil by Shovels. b. Movement of HEMM, such as Shovels, dumpers etc. c. Loading and unloading operation, d. Soil conveying, e. Material handling operation in the Mining, Gas emission can occur as a result of: a. Emission of SO 2 from diesel driven mining equipments, compressors, etc. Impact: The Particulate Matter (PM10) especially that below 5 micron size is a serious air pollutant, which can lead to lung disorder and other diseases like Bronchitis, Emphysema, Bronchial Asthma, Irritation of mucus membranes of eyes etc. Mitigate Measures for Air Quality: The principal sources of air pollution in the area will arise from dust generation due to removal of soil by shovels, movement of HEMM, Material handling operations, wind erosion etc. Gaseous emission may occur due to operation of diesel driven mining equipments, generator sets etc. Above adverse impacts on air quality will be effectively controlled both by preventive and suppressive measures like keeping haul roads as per standards, blacks topping of permanent haul roads and service roads, frequent water spraying or sprinkling on the roads, periphery of mine, 5
However, the Air pollution from the mining operations shall be effectively controlled by, Material will be stacked at lower depth & at identified place. Regular water sprinkling is carried out. Development of haul roads as per the standards, black topping of roads wherever necessary to avoid or eliminate air borne dust. Development of green barriers around mine and around the industrial area, along the roads, etc. Avoiding overloading of dumpers. Frequent water spraying / sprinkling on the roads, stock piles, OB dumps and transfer points where dust is produced. Improved maintenance of machinery for reducing gaseous and noise pollution. Speed of the vehicles will be maintained within the prescribed limits. Condition of all trucks will be well maintained. Old age trucks will not be utilized. Only P.U.C. certified vehicle will be used. Provision of dust filters / mask to workers working at highly dust prone and affected areas. Using sharp teeth for shovels and other soil excavation equipment, and also periodical replacements. 1.7 Impact on Noise Quality Mining operations such as excavation, loading and dumping, activities etc. will generate significant noise especially in the work environments unless proper remedial measures are adopted. Prolonged exposure to a high noise level is harmful to the human auditory system and can create mental fatigue, rebellious attitude, annoyance, and carelessness, which may lead to neglect of work and also result in accidents. Noise will be produced due to operation and movement of Heavy Earth Moving Machinery, various other allied equipment and transport vehicles. The impact on the surrounding 6
population in the buffer zone will be minimal from propagated noise levels from the mining area, due to adoption of following control measures. 1. The operator's cabin of equipments like dumpers, shovel, etc. would be made sound Proof. 2. Proper and regular maintenance of equipments may lead to less noise generation. 3. Manufacturers of equipment will be advised to provide in built mechanism for reducing sound emissions. 4. Where noise level exposure is more, workers will be provided with earmuffs. 5. Regular health check up of workers will be undertaken. 6. Accordingly, noise level status of operational machinery may be displayed on the Machines to enable control measures to be taken in this respect. This will enable to know the extent of noise level and to control the time to which the worker is exposed to higher noise levels. 1.8 Hazardous Waste Management No any kind of Hazardous waste will be generated during mining activity. 7
2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1 Identification of the project and project proponent. In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/letter of intent should be given. Identification of the project Proposed project for Soil Mining activity. Identification of the project proponent Mr. Bhavinkumar Vinodbhai Lad (Owner) Mo. No. 8469995888 Address: House No. 6, Shailesh nagar society, Kabil pore, Navsari 396424 2.2 Brief description of nature of the Project Proposed project for Soil Mining activity. 2.3 Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region The objective is to be achieved by: Infrastructural development. To generate local employment Opportunities of employment to the eligible people from the ethnic population. 2.4 Demands Supply Gap It will be supporting economic and infrastructural development in the State. It will help in meeting the increasing demand of soil required for development of the locality and the State. 2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous production Not applicable. 2.6 Export possibility Not Applicable. 8
2.7 Domestic/Export Markets Not Applicable. 2.8 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to project Approximately 15 people get direct & indirect employment due to the project activity. The mining and associated activities offer opportunities of employment to the eligible people from the ethnic population. 3.0 Project Description 3.1 Type of Project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any. Proposed project for Soil Mining activity Category: 1 (a). Lease area < 5 Ha. Thus, project falls under category B (B2) No interlinked project has been submitted. 3.2 Location (map showing general location, specific location and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates. Map showing general location 9
Project Site Layout Land Area Breakup No Detail Area (m 2 ) 1 Total land 32476 3.3 Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted. Major factors involved in the selection of site are listed below: Site is very well connected by road Proximity to Raw Material suppliers Availability of water for industrial use After excavation pond will become deeper, broaden & source of water for local villagers (by rain water harvesting programme). 10
3.4 Size or Magnitude of Operation Please refer Section 1.2, Page No. 3. 3.5 Project Description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given) Please refer Annexure 3. 3.6 Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final products. Mode of transport of raw materials and finished products. No such raw material will be utilised in mining activity. 3.7 Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined. Not Applicable. 3.8 Availability of water its source, energy/power requirement and source should be given. Fuel: Not Required. Energy: Not Required. Water Source The entire water requirement will be met through bore well. 3.9 Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose. Not Applicable. 11
4.0 Site Analysis 4.0 Site Analysis 4.1 Connectivity Site is very well connected by road & rail Availability of power evacuation facilities Availability of water for industrial use 4.2 Land Form, Land Use and Land Ownership Government land (Pond). Please refer annexure 1 for land possession documents. 4.3 Topography (along with map) Land is flate & Height from Mean Sea Level is 93 feet. 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 HFL of the river), CRZ. In case of the notified industrial area, a copy of the Gazette notification should be given. The project area is with elevation mostly ranging between 93 m to 96 feet above MSL. Physical geography of surrounding area is shown in fig. given bellow. 12
4.5 Existing Infrastructure Site is very well connected by road. 4.6 Soil Classification Soil testing is not carried out. 4.7 Climatic data from secondary sources Not Compiled. 4.8 Social infrastructure available Not Required. 5.0 Planning Brief 5.1 Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) Town and Country planning/development authority classification. Type of Industry: Proposed project for soil mining. 5.2 Population Projection Not Required. 5.3 Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.) Total Area 3 24 76 ha. Mining Area 3 24 76 ha. 5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) Not Required. 5.5 Amenities/Facilities Not Required. 13
6.0 Proposed Infrastructure 6.1 Processing Zone Not Applicable 6.2 Non Processing Zone Not Applicable 6.3 Green Belt Unit will carry out tree plantation along the road side & periphery of mining. 6.4 Social Infrastructure Not required. 6.5 Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/ Rail/Metro/ Water ways etc) Site is very well connected by road & railway. 6.6 Drinking water Management (Source & Supply of water) Water requirement will meet through the bore well of nearby village. 6.7 Sewerage System Domestic water will be allowed in soakpit/ septic tank. 6.8 Solid Waste Management Not applicable 7.0 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan 7.1 Policy to be adopted (central/state) in respect of the project affected including home ousters, land ousters and landless laborers (a brief outline to be given) There is no habitation on the proposed project area and it is a pond owned by the Government. Hence, R & R policy is not applicable to this project. There shall be no displacement of any population in project area. 14
8. Project Schedule & Cost Estimates 8.1 Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for the project to be given). We will start mining after getting environmental clearance. 8.2 Estimated Project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project. Total costs of the project will Rs. 2.0 lac. Capital cost of air & water pollution control system and environmental monitoring equipments will be Rs. 25 thousand. 9. Analysis of Proposal (Final Recommendations) 9.1 Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to be local people including tribal population, if any, in the area. Approximately 15 people get direct & indirect employment due to the project activity. The mining and associated activities offer opportunities of employment to the eligible people from the ethnic population. 15