Pre-feasibility Report for Dhotra Stone Quarry
PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT (Submitted for Environmental Clearance as per EIA Notification 2006 with
reference to the directives of Hon’ble Supreme Court Order Dated 27th Feb 2012
in I.A. No. 12-13 of 2011 SLP (C) No. 19628-19629 of 2009 and Ministry of
Environment S.O. No. 141 (E) dated 15.01.2016)
OF
DHOTRA STONE QUARRY Lease Area: 4.50 Ha (Non Forest Private Land)
Maximum Production Capacity: 2,83,000 TPA (35,693 Brass)
Located at:
Khasra No. 82 (Part), Dhotra Village, Khamgaon Tehsil,
Buldhana District, Maharashtra
PROJECT PROPONENT:
M/s Eagle Infra India Limited
R/o M-2 Regency Garden Apartment, Beside Sapna Garden,
Ulhasnagar, Tehsil – Ulhasnagar, District - Thane
Maharashtra State
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
Excel Enviro Tech TF-2, Sun House, Nr. Old High Court,
Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad -380009
Email: [email protected]
[QCI-NABET accredited for Mining Certificate No.
NABET/EIA/1518/SA 025 and issue date June 1, 2017]
September 2017
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PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT
1. Executive Summary
Company Profile
The lessee M/s Eagle Infra India Ltd. is seeking environmental clearance for Stone
(Basalt) quarry located at Dhotra Village, Tehsil Khamgaon, District Buldhana,
Maharashtra for maximum production of 2,83,000 TPA stone (Basalt) as per the
provisions of EIA notification 2006 and amendments thereof. M/s Eagle Infra India
Ltd. has applied for mining lease for a period of 5 years over an area of 4.50 Ha located
at Khasra No. 82 (Part), Dhotra village, Tehsil Khamgaon, District Buldhana,
Maharashtra State. Annexure I.
The details address of lessee is as follows:
M/s Eagle Infra India Ltd.
R/o M-2 Regency Garden Apartment, Beside Sapna Garden,
Ulhasnagar, Tehsil – Ulhasnagar, District - Thane
Maharashtra State
Site Address:-
Khasra No. 82 (Part)
Dhotra village, Tehsil Khamgaon,
District Buldhana, Maharashtra State
The Project:
This is an existing non-operational Stone (Basalt) Quarry which is located at Khasra No.
82(Part), Village: Dhotra, Tehsil: Khamgaon, District: Buldhana, Maharashtra over an
area of 4.50 Ha. It is proposed to produce 2,83,000 TPA stone from the quarry by
opencast method of mining.
The lease area falls under Survey of India Toposheet No. 55 D/10 and lies between
Latitude 20°39'22.18"N to 20°39'32.55"N and Longitude 76°33'32.94"E to
76°33'41.62"E.
BP. No. Latitude/Northing Longitude/Easting
BP-I 20°39'25.62"N 76°33'33.59"E
BP-II 20°39'32.55"N 76°33'32.94"E
BP-III 20°39'29.12"N 76°33'41.62"E
BP-IV 20°39'22.18"N 76°33'37.87"E
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Project Status:
This is an existing non-operating mine. M/s Eagle Infra India Ltd. has applied for
mining lease for a period of 5 years over an area of 4.50 Ha located at Khasra No.
82(Part), Dhotra village, Tehsil Khamgaon, District Buldhana, Maharashtra State.
Date of Commencement of Mining Operations:
This is an existing non-operating mine. Mining operations will be commenced after
receipt of necessary Environmental clearance, Consent to establish & Operate and other
statutory clearances.
2. INTRODUCTION
(i) Identification of project and project proponent
The lessee M/s Eagle Infra India Ltd. is seeking environmental clearance for Stone
(Basalt) Quarry located at Dhotra village, Tehsil Khamgaon, District Buldhana,
Maharashtra for maximum production of 2,83,000 TPA stone as per the provisions of
EIA notification 2006 and amendments thereof.
M/s Eagle Infra India Ltd. has applied for mining lease for a period of 5 years over an
area of 4.50 Ha located at Khasra No. 82(Part), Dhotra village, Tehsil Khamgaon, District
Buldhana, Maharashtra. Annexure I.
The details address of lessee is as follows:
M/s Eagle Infra India Ltd.
R/o M-2 Regency Garden Apartment, Beside Sapna Garden,
Ulhasnagar, Tehsil – Ulhasnagar, District - Thane
Maharashtra State
Site Address:-
Khasra No. 82 (Part),
Dhotra village, Tehsil Khamgaon,
District Buldhana, Maharashtra State
(ii) Brief description & nature of the project
This is a existing non-operational Stone (Basalt) quarry having lease area of 4.50 Ha. &
is a Category ‘B2’ project as per EIA Notification 2006. The lease area falls under Survey
of India Topo-sheet no. 55 D/10 and lies between Latitude 20°39'22.18"N to
20°39'32.55"N and Longitude 76°33'32.94"E to 76°33'41.62"E, located at Khasra No.
82(Part), Village: Dhotra village, Tehsil Khamgaon, District Buldhana, Maharashtra
State. It is proposed to produce 2,83,000 TPA stone from the mine by opencast method
of mining.
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(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region
The Stone (basalt) is available in the area. The mined out stone will be used in road
construction project, Building and other infrastructure development. Building stone 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 existing mining,
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 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.
(v) Imports vs Indigenous production
In the present Stone (Basalt) quarry business scenario, import and export is not
envisaged. The stone is mostly consumed in the company’s road construction project
and in nearby building 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 business in
India. Thus, domestic market for Stone as building material is well established.
(viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project
This project will generate direct employment for around 8 people. Priority for
employment will be given to local persons. Opportunities for contractual works will also
be generated for local population. About 50 persons will get secondary employment
opportunities.
Sr. No Particulars No
1 Assistant Manager (Diploma Holder) 1
2 HVD/LVD (Office vehicle etc) 2
3 Safety/Security Officer (Part Time) 1
5 Workers Unskilled 4
Total 8
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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 manual 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
It is an existing non-operational Stone (Basalt) quarry having area of 4.50 Ha and
located at Village: Dhotra village, Tehsil Khamgaon, District Buldhana, Maharashtra
State.
Sr. No. Kasra No. Area in Ha. Type of Land Ownership
1 82 (Part) 4.50 Private Owned
The co-ordinates of the lease area are given below:
BP. No. Latitude/Northing Longitude/Easting
BP-I 20°39'25.62"N 76°33'33.59"E
BP-II 20°39'32.55"N 76°33'32.94"E
BP-III 20°39'29.12"N 76°33'41.62"E
BP-IV 20°39'22.18"N 76°33'37.87"E
(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed
site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted
The mining of Stone (Basalt) is site specific because of occurrence of mineral below the
ground. M/s Eagle Infra India Ltd. has applied for mining lease for a period of 5 years
over an area of 4.50 Ha located at Khasra No. 82(Part), Dhotra village, Tehsil Khamgaon,
District Buldhana, Maharashtra State. The land is non-forest private land owned by the
project proponent. Stone quarrying activities has been carried out in the area in past
and at present, the quarry is non-operational. There is no archeological/historical
monuments, defense installation within 5.0 Km radius distance.
(iv) Size or magnitude of operation
This is an existing non-operational (basalt) mine having area of 4.50 Ha for the
maximum production of Stone (Basalt) @ 2,83,000 Tonnes/year.
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INDEX MAP OF SITE
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FIGURE 2: GOOGLE MAP SHOWING DHOTRA STONE QUARRY SITE
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FIGURE 3; GOOGLE MAP SHOWING 500 M RADIUS AREA AROUND PROPOSED QUARRY SITE
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FIGURE 4: 5 KM RADIUS TOPO MAP OF DHOTRA STONE QUARRY
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SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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(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
Mining was carried out in the applied area in past. Total mined out basalt stone from
this quarry lease is 168925 cu.m. so far i.e. upto August 2017. The lessee has sufficient
reserves to work at 100000 cu.m. per annum for 5 years of applied lease period. The
lessee proposes the production of basalt @ 100000 cu.m. per annum from 2017-18 to
2021-22. From there, the lease is due for renewal. The proposed exploration may reveal
the basalt flow down the 330 mRL reached during these five years mining. The mining
will continue with opencast method of mining forming 6m x 6m benches and
deployment of Excavaor, Front & rear JCB, Jack hammer drills for Blasting. Dumpers of
10 tonne capacity for transport of basalt to the road construction site and to various
vendor located outside the lease arae, in Khamgaon Tehsil, Buldhana district.
The proposed production program during mining plan period is given below:
Year Production ROM, cu.m.
Production ROM, Tonnes
Mining Loss in Tonnes (1%)
Murrum + rehandling of waste
in cu.m. 2017-18 1st year
100000 283000 2830 2250
2018-19 2nd year
100000 283000 2830 4837
2019-20 3rd year
100000 283000 2830 2430
2020-21 4th year
100000 283000 2830 ---
2021-22 5th year
100000 283000 2830 ---
Total 500000 1415000 14150 9517
Loading & Transport:
The loading of ROM generated to the tipper / dumpers will be done by loaders and
material transported to the lessee crusher to produce 10mm, 20mm and 40mm size
metal at plant. There will be soil/ weathered rock generated during mining period. The
dumps may be on temporary basis in lease area or may be used for backfilling the old
pit. The Haul road in lease area will be used for ore / waste handling maintained at 1:16
ratio.
Drilling & Blasting: The overburden bench is comprising soil/murrum and it is soft in
nature and does not require any drilling and blasting. The drilling and blasting will be
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by the Jack Hammer drills on the 3m x 3m benches for blast holes and will be blasted
after charging with explosives. This operation will be attended by contractor.
Ultimate Size of the pit: Ultimate size of the pit will be around 4.0525 Ha and ultimate
depth of the pit will be 20 m i.e. upto 330mRL & 340 m RL.
Ultimate Capacity of Dump: The total generation of overburden during lease period is
around 9517 cu.m. The soil will be spread in safety barrier zone for plantation and
murrum will be used for road construction purpose or will be sold to agencies.
MINING METHODOLOGY PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
Backfilling and reclamation:
Backfilling will be started once the basalt mineral reserves are exhausted and the mine
pit has obtained ultimate pit depth. The backfilling can be started in the pit from
western end. However, in Basalt stone mining, there is hardly any waste as the soil as
well as the weathered zone excavated material is marketed for filling up of foundation
of roads & buildings, etc. The pit developed and matured for backfilling can only be
Removal of Topsoil/Overburden
Excavation by Drilling &
Blasting
Loading & Transportation by
Excavator-Tipper Combination
Stacking at
Designated areas
Dispatch
Crushing & Screening (Near Mine Lease area)
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developed as waterbody with an island. The plantation will be carried out on 7.5m
barrier zone as well as near office etc. and this place can be developed as a picnic spot.
b. Proposed Infrastructure:
It is an existing non-operational Stone (Basalt) mineral mine and mine office, rest
shelter, first aid center, drinking water facility and road network is already developed
adjacent to the mine lease area. Blasting will be conducted through authorised
contractors and there will not be any storage of explosives at the mine lease area.
Hence, magazine is not proposed.
Water for dust suppression and plantation will be supplied from rainwater accumulated
in mine pit (when available) and from nearby village by tanker and electricity will be
supplied from MSEB grid and from DG Set. Public facilities like school, hospital,
dispensary & Post Office etc. are available in nearby villages and in Khamgaon 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.
Blasting will be carried out by authorised contractors. Electricity 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/bore well, tanker water and mine water (when available). After
excavation of Stone (basalt), it will be transported to the nearby crusher 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 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. Also, the place can be developed as a picnic spot.
(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
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mine water (when available) which gets accumulated in mine pit during the rainy
season.
Electricity will be sourced from MSEB grid and DG set. Diesel will be sourced from
nearby diesel filling stations.
(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their
Management/disposal
Solid Waste: Around 9517 cu.m. OB will be generated from mine during mining plan
period. The solid waste that will be generated from the mining activity will be stacked
temporarily and will be sold as per demand. Hence, no waste dumps are required. Soil
generated during mining will be spread in 75 m safety barrier zone and will be used for
plantation.
Liquid Effluent: There would be no accumulation of water in the mine pit except during
the rainy season. So there would be no adverse effect on water quality due to mining
activity, water accumulated in the pit will be pumped out to surface which will be used
to meet the industrial requirement (dust suppression and watering plants) & the excess
water, if any, will be allowed to flow outside the mine lease after ensuring proper
settling.
Waste dump management:
The waste/overburden during the mining operation will be stacked temporarily at the
earmarked places as per mine plan. The waste rock will be sold as per the demand.
4. SITE ANALYSIS
(i) Connectivity
Nearest Railway Station : Shegaon Railway Station - 20 Km, NE
Nearest Airport : Akola - 52 Km, E
Nagpur - 265 km E
Nearest Highway : NH 6: 4.5 Km NE
SH-173 (Khamgaon-Chikhli): 1.3 km W
SH – 171 (Tembhurna – Mehkar): 4.5 Km, NE
(ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership
This is an existing non-operational (Basalt) mine having area of 4.50 Ha, located in
Village: Dhotra, Tehsil: Khamgaon, District: Buldhana, Maharashtra State.
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Present Land Use Pattern
SL. NO. DESCRIPTION AREA IN Ha
1 Area under Pits 3.1525
2 Area under Dumps -
3 Area under reject Dumps -
4 Area under storage of ore -
5 Area under Plantation -
6 Area under Building / shed -
7 Area under Roads -
8 Area Undisturbed 1.3475
Total 4.5000
(iii) Topography (along with map)
The topography of the lease area is slope of a hillock. The highest elevation of the lease
area is 360 mRL and Lowest 345.4 m RL. Except some bushes and smaller trees, the
area is mostly devoid of any vegetation. There exist mine pits in part of the mine lease
area.
(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 an existing non-operational stone (Basalt) mine over an
area of 4.50 Ha. At the end of mining plan period, mine pits will cover 4.0525 Ha,
Plantation will be carried out over an area of 0.2250 ha and remaining area will remain
undisturbed.
At the end of life of 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 nearest forest:
Junona Reserved Forest: 0.6 km NE
Reserved Forest (Near Hivarkhed): 7.5 km SW
Distance from the nearest water body:
Junona Lake: 1.6 km NE
Bordi Nadi: 2.1 km W
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(v) Proposed Infrastructure
This is an existing non-operational (Basalt) mine over an area of 4.50 Ha.
The existing site infrastructure consist of Mine office, first aid center, drinking water
facility, rest shelter and approach road network. Water for drinking purposes will be
supplied from nearby village and water for dust suppression and plantation will be
provided from accumulated rain water in the mine pit (when available) and by tanker
from nearby village. Electricity will be drawn from MSEB/DG Set.
All the public facilities, like school, hospital, dispensary & Post Office etc. are available in
nearby villages and Khamgaon city.
(vi) Soil Classification
There is negligible soil in a thin layer form. Decomposition of Deccan traps has given
rise to either deep brown to rich red or black cotton soil (regur) and is widespread in
the tehsil. The regur is rich in plant nutrients such as lime, magnesia and low in nitrogen
and phosphorus. It is generally porous and swells considerably on addition of water and
dries up with distinct cracks on losing the moisture.
(vii) Climate
The temperature starts decreasing from the month of October. December is the coldest
month.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Avg.
Temperature (°C)
21.1 24 27.7 30.9 32.2 28.7 25.3 24.1 24.7 24.9 22.3 21.1
Min. Temperature
(°C)
14.8 17.3 20.9 24.5 25.9 23.4 21.8 21.1 21.1 19.9 16.4 14.6
Max. Temperature
(°C)
27.5 30.7 34.5 37.3 38.6 34 28.8 27.2 28.3 30 28.3 27.6
Precipitation / Rainfall
(mm)
8 4 7 6 13 156 209 213 147 45 16 8
(viii) Social Infrastructure available
The project site is well connected to Khamgaon city by SH-173. Water is available from
nearby Dug well/bore well. The basic facilities like bus and other communication
facilities are available in Garadgaon villge and Khamgaon town.
All the public facilities, like school, hospital, dispensary & Post Office etc. are available in
nearby Khamgaon city.
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1. PLANNING BRIEF
(i) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities. transportation etc.) Town and
Country Planning/ Development authority Classification
This is an existing non-operational stone (Basalt) quarry. The project activities will
come into operational stage after getting statutory clearances from concerned
authorities. Further project proponent 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 an existing non-operational stone (Basalt) 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.
NO.
DESCRIPTION PRESENT LAND USE LAND USE AFTER 5
YEAR (End of Life)
Area in Ha
1 Area under Pits 3.1525 4.0525
2 Area under Dumps - -
3 Area under reject Dumps - -
4 Area under storage of ore - -
5 Area under Plantation - 0.2250
6 Area under Building / shed - 0.0200
7 Area under Roads - -
8 Area Undisturbed 1.3475 0.2025
Total 4.5000 4.5000
(iii) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)
This is an existing non-operational stone (Basalt) mine. The proposed maximum annual
production during Mining Plan period will be 2,83,000 TPA stone. The mined out Stone
(Basalt) mineral after excavation will be dispatched to nearby crusher for screening and
sizing. The product will be used for road construction project of the company or 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.
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(iv) Amenities/Facilities
The project site is well connected to Khamgaon city by SH-173. Water is available from
nearby Dug well/bore well and from mine water (when available). The basic facilities
like bus and other communication facilities are available in nearby Khamgaon city.
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
company’s crusher located near the mine site 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.
(iii) Green Belt
Plantation over an area of 0.2250 ha (at end of 5 year period) with suitable native
species will be taken up along the safety zone. Also plantation will be carried out on top
benches of the mined out area progressively with mine operation till mine closure.
Plantation program
Area under
Plantation
No. of Saplings Cost of Plantation (@Rs. 50 per sapling)
0.045 100 5000
0.045 100 5000
0.045 100 5000
0.045 100 5000
0.045 100 5000
(iv) Social Infrastructure
The mining activity will create some 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 nearby
Jalka teli village will be undertaken as a part of CSR.
(v) Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/ Rail/Metro/Water ways etc.)
Nearest Railway Station : Shegaon Railway Station - 20 Km, NE
Nearest Airport : Akola - 52 Km, E
Nagpur - 265 km E
Nearest Highway : NH 6: 4.5 Km NE
SH-173 (Khamgaon-Chikhli): 1.3 km W
SH – 171 (Tembhurna – Mehkar): 4.5 Km, NE
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Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water)
Drinking water requirement will be met from the nearby Dug well/bore well.
(vi) Sewerage System
Domestic effluent will be discharged in Septic Tank and soak pit.
(vii) Industrial Waste Management
Around 9517 cu.m. OB will be generated from mine during mining plan period. The
solid waste that will be generated from the mining activity will be stacked temporarily
and will be sold as per demand. Hence, no waste dumps are required. Soil generated
during mining will be spread in 75 m safety barrier zone and will be used for plantation.
There will be no accumulation of water in the mine pit except in the rainy season. The
water accumulated during rainy season will be used for dust suppression and
plantation in the mining area. Excess water, if any, will be pumped to the settling tank at
surface and only properly settled excess water will be allowed to flow outside the mine
lease area. The excess water will be supplied to the nearby farmers. So there will be no
adverse effect on water quality due to mining. The domestic effluent from the mine
office and rest shelter will be discharged in the septic tank/soak pit.
(viii) Solid Waste Management
The waste/overburden during the mining operation will be stacked temporarily at the
earmarked places as per mine plan. The waste rock/OB will be sold in the market as per
demand.
(ix) Power Requirement & Supply / source
Electricity will be sourced from Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) & DG sets.
Diesel will be supplied from nearby diesel filling stations.
2. 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 an existing non-operational stone (Basalt) mine and no rehabilitation and
resettlement is involved. It is a private land owned by project proponent.
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3. 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 lessee M/s Eagle Infra India Ltd. is seeking environmental clearance for Stone
(Basalt) Mine having maximum production capacity of 2,83,000 TPA as per the
provisions of EIA notification 2006.
M/s Eagle Infra India Ltd. has applied for mining lease for a period of 5 years over an
area of 4.50 Ha located at Khasra No. 82 (Part), Dhotra village, Tehsil Khamgaon,
District Buldhana, Maharashtra State. Annexure I.
The quarrying activities will be carried out as per approved 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:
Net Mineable Reserves Available = 524975 cu.m.
Proposed annual stone production = 100000 cu.m./annum stone
Life of the mine = ~5 Years
Mining will be commenced after receiving all statutory clearances from the concerned
regulatory authorities. Life of the mine is estimated as 5 years.
(ii) Estimated project cost and along with analysis in terms of economic viability
of the project
Project Cost Calculation
S.
No. Particulars No.
Dia of hole
In mm Size/ capacity Cost (Rs. Lakh)
1. Land (4.50 Ha) ---- ---- ------ 45.0
2. Infrastructure 5.00
Total Cost 50.00
Machinery will be hired and work on contract basis;
Sr. No. Machinery No. of units 1 Excavator UCB, 140 HP, 1.5 cu.m. 2 2 Front & read Komatsu Excavator/Loader 100 HP, 1.5 cu.m. 1 3 Tippers / dumpers, 10 tonne, 50 HP 2 4 Atlas copco air compressor, 143 HP 1 5 Rock breaker 1 6 Jack hammer drills, 34 mm dia 2 7 water tanker 1
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Economic viability of the project:
The operating cost is estimated to be Rs. 359.15 per tonne of Stone (Basalt) against the
selling price of Rs. 400 per tonne thereby yielding a net profit of Rs.40.85 per tonne.
Sr. No. Particulars Amount in Rs. per tonne 1. Exploration 10.00 2. Mining 240.00 3. Overhead (Salaries/wages) 35.00 4. Depreciation 10.00 5. Royalties 50.00 6. Taxes 12.00 7. Environmental Management 2.15 Total 359.15
a. Expenditure Proposed for Environmental protection activities :The
proposed yearly expenditure on environment activities are shown below :
S. No. Environment Activities Annual Expenditure (Rs. In lakhs)
1. Air Pollution Control (dust suppression along road –mobile water sprinklers)
2.40
2. Plantation & Maintenance 100 plants per year (within mining area and along transport road outside mine lease area @ Rs. 50 per plant
0.05
3. Environment Monitoring (Air, Water, Noise & Soil Monitoring @ 4 times in a year)
2.00
4. Construction & maintenance of settling tank, garland drains, etc
0.50
5. Personal protective equipments (Helmets, safety shoes, dust masks, ear plugs, etc)
0.25
6. Provision of fencing around mine pit 0.30 7. CSR activities in nearby villages 0.50 Total 6.00
4. 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 labors and indirect employment will also be created due to this project. The
project proponent will also carry out CSR activities in the nearby villages. Stone
produced from the quarry will be sold in the local market. There is no significant impact
on the environmental quality of the area. Hence, the project will be beneficial for the
area.
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DETAILS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Sr. No. Particulars Details
1. Project Location Khasra No. 82 (Part),
Village - Dhotra
Tehsil – Khamgaon
District - Buldhana, Maharashtra
2. Latitude/Longitude BP. No. Latitude Longitude
BP-I 20°39'25.62"N 76°33'33.59"E
BP-II 20°39'32.55"N 76°33'32.94"E
BP-III 20°39'29.12"N 76°33'41.62"E
BP-IV 20°39'22.18"N 76°33'37.87"E
3. Location covered in
Toposheet No 55 D/10
4. Climatic Conditions Avg. Ambient air temp 21.1 oC to 32.2 oC
Annual rainfall 832 mm
5. Site elevation above
Mean Sea Level
The topography of the lease area is slope of a hillock.
The highest elevation of the lease area is 360m RL
and Lowest 345.4m RL. There is an existing pit
within lease area
6. Land use at the
proposed project site
Non forest private land owned by project proponent.
Existing non-operational stone (Basalt) mine.
7. Site topography Slope of a hillock with existing mine pits.
8. Nearest roadway NH 6: 4.5 Km NE
SH-173 (Khamgaon-Chikhli): 1.3 km W
SH – 171 (Tembhurna – Mehkar): 4.5 Km, NE
9. Nearest Railway Station Shegaon Railway Station: 20 Km, NE
10. Nearest Railway line Mumbai Howrah railway line: 20 Km E
11. Nearest Air Port Akola airport - 52 Km, E
Nagpur airport – 265 km E
12. Nearest village/major
town
Nearest village : Garadgaon, 1.30 Km, W.
Nearest town : Khamgaon, 3.60 Km N.
13. Hills/valleys None within 5 Km radius of mine lease area.
14. Ecologically sensitive
zone
No wildlife sanctuary, national park or biosphere
reserve within 5 km radius of mine lease area
15. Nearest
Reserved/Protected
forests
Junona Reserved Forest: 0.6 km NE
Reserved Forest (Near Hivarkhed): 7.5 km SW
16. Historical/tourist places None within 5 km radius of mine lease area
17. Nearest Industries Stone quarries in nearby area
18. Nearest water bodies Junona Lake: 1.6 km NE
Bordi Nadi: 2.1 km W
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19. Seismic zone The area is not known for natural hazards.
Seismically, this area is categorized under Zone-II as
per IS-1893 (Part-1)-2002. Hence, seismically the
site is a stable zone.
Source: Field Studies.