APPLICATION

OF

ADITYANA-NAVILINE-“A” LIMESTONE MINING PROJECT

FOR

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Survey Number 5/6-P

Village Adityana

Tehsil Ranavav

District Porbandar

State Gujarat

Production Capacity 100000 TPA

Lease Area 9.21 Ha

Category of Project ‘A’

Project Cost Rs. 2.27 Crore

Name of Project Proponent: M/s Tata Chemicals Limited

Regd.Address: Bombay House 24, Homimody Street, Fort Mumbai, District

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Works- Ranavav Quarries, P.O. Ranavav, Taluka- Ranavav, District- Porbandar,

Gujarat-360550

Email: adityana1.limestone@gmail.com

Mobile: 9990416608

PREPARED BY

POLLUTION AND ECOLOGY CONTROL SERVICES

(ACCREDITED BY QCI/NABET, S. No. 119, Rev. 55 (A) July 11, 2017)

Nagpur Office: Near Dhantoli Police Station, Dhantoli, Nagpur-440012

Delhi Office: 455, 4th Floor, Aggarwal Metro Heights,

Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034

E-mail: contact@gcrdindia.com, Ph: 011-47565882

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PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

OF

ADITYANA-NAVILINE-“A” LIMESTONE MINING PROJECT

FOR

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Survey Number 5/6-P

Village Adityana

Tehsil Ranavav

District Porbandar

State Gujarat

Production Capacity 100000 TPA

Lease Area 9.21 Ha

Category of Project ‘A’

Project Cost Rs. 2.27 Crore

Name of Project Proponent: M/s Tata Chemicals Limited

Regd.Address: Bombay House 24, Homimody Street, Fort Mumbai, District

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Works- Ranavav Quarries, P.O. Ranavav, Taluka- Ranavav, District- Porbandar,

Gujarat-360550

Email: adityana1.limestone@gmail.com

Mobile: 9990416608

PREPARED BY

POLLUTION AND ECOLOGY CONTROL SERVICES

(ACCREDITED BY QCI/NABET, S. No. 119, Rev. 55 (A) July 11, 2017)

Nagpur Office: Near Dhantoli Police Station, Dhantoli, Nagpur-440012

Delhi Office: 455, 4th Floor, Aggarwal Metro Heights,

Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034

E-mail: contact@gcrdindia.com, Ph: 011-47565882

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1.0 Executive Summary

The proposed mining lease area is situated near Village Adityana, Tehsil Ranavav, District

Porbandar, State Gujarat. The mining lease area covering 9.21 hectares with Survey No 5/6

consists of non-forest waste land. The mining lease for Limestone over 9.21 hectares was granted

in favor of M/s Tata Chemicals Limited vide order no MCR/1580 (T-84)G QI-109/CHH dated

08.09.1982 issued by Government of Gujarat, Industries, Mines and Power Department,

Gandhinagar. This further executed for a period 20 years with effect from 17.01.1983 to

16.01.2003. Before expiry of the lease deed, the first application for renewal was applied on dated

06/09/2002 in Form J for period of 20 years i.e. 17.01.1983 to 16.01.2023. However, due to

amendment in Section 8A (5) of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015, Lease period of the captive

leases are deemed to be extended for fifty years from the initial date of grant i.e.16.01.2033. In

this regard, the district geologist has written the letter to Commissioner of Geology & Mining,

Gujarat for the lease period deemed extension to 16.01.2033 vide letter no.

G.PO/ML/Renew/26/Lease-extension/5763 dated 27.10.2015. The above mining lease has been

discontinued since 1990-91 due to its proximity to the Barda Wild Life Sanctuary and pending to

Environment Clearance. This mining lease used to fall within Eco Sensitive Zone of Barda

Wildlife Sanctuary as per MoEF & CC draft Notification No. S.O.2991(E) dated 2/11/2015.

Recently the MoEF & CC have notified the final ESZ vide notification No. S.O.1365 (E) date

28/04/2017 where in this mining lease has been kept outside of ESZ boundary and mining outside

ESZ is not a restricted activity. Now the company is in process to get environment clearance for

which this Mining Plan is basic document. (Lease document is attached as Additional

Documents).

The aforesaid mine lease area measuring 9.21 ha is for extraction of Limestone. The proposal in

the mining plan was made for the year 2004-05 to 2008-09. The increasing in production capacity

and changing the mining operations from manually to semi mechanized operation. The annual

production is targeted at 100000 TPA. Semi mechanized mining method is proposed to be

adopted to mine out the minerals. The ROM will be sent to the TCL’s nearby registered sizing

yards for manual sizing before dispatching it to the Soda Ash Plant. ROM may also be sent to

TCL’s crushing cum screening unit in other lease area in the same village. The sized (+50 to -

100mm) limestone directly dispatched to Soda Ash plant at Mithapur, at about 165 km away by

conventional trucks of 17 tonnes capacity on contact basis. The cost of the project is Rs 2.27

Crores. Approved mine plan is attached as Additional Documents.

This mining project falls under Category “A” Project or activity 1(a) as per EIA

Notifications 2006, 2009, 2011, 2013 and its subsequent amendments.

1.1 Salient features of the project

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Project Name ADITYANA-NAVILINE-“A” LIMESTONE MINING PROJECT(Survey No 5/6-P )Proposed By: M/s TATA Chemicals Ltd

Location of Mine Site Village : AdityanaTehsil : RanavavDistrict : PorbandarState : Gujarat

Latitude & Longitude Pillar Name Latitude Longitude

1.21°42'51.129" 69°43'9"

2.21°42'50.789" 69°43'10.492"

3.21°42'49.04" 69°43'11.266"

4.21°42'48.569" 69°43'13.035"

5.21°42'47.122" 69°43'15.998"

6.21°42'47.821" 69°43'17.161"

7.21°42'45.057" 69°43'18.599"

8.21°42'44.527" 69°43'20.743"

9.21°42'48.086" 69°43'24.352"

10.21°42'46.173" 69°43'24.967"

11.21°42'44.254" 69°43'26.755"

12.21°42'45.367" 69°43'27.494"

13.21°42'43.833" 69°43'29.378"

14.21°42'41.256" 69°43'29.763"

15.21°42'39.419" 69°43'28.915"

16.21°42'38.72" 69°43'27.648"

17.21°42'42.971" 69°43'25.714"

18.21°42'38.772" 69°43'14.897"

Topo-sheet number 41G/10Minerals of mine LimestoneTotal Mineable reserves 662440 TonnesLife of mine 6.6 yearsProposed production ofminerals

100000 TPA

Method of mining Semi Mechanized Opencast methodNo of working days 300Water demand Total water requirement is about 20.0 KLD =

(3.0 KLD (Drinking & Domestic Uses) + 7.5 KLD (Plantation) +

9.5 KLD (Dust Suppression).

Sources of water Drinking water and water for other purposes is brought from

nearby villages by water tanker.

Man power 29Nearest railway station Ranavav Railway Station is about 2.0 km in South direction from

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the project site.

Nearest State Highway/National highway

NH-8E is about 2.0 km in SW direction

SH-27 is about 5.0 km in East direction

Nearest airport Porbandar Airport is about 10 km in SW direction from the projectsite.

Seismic zone Seismic Zone III, as per seismic zone map of India

1.2 Proposed Planning

Mining method - Semi Mechanized opencast

Estimated Project Cost - Rs. 2.27 Crores

Production - 100000 TPA

1.3 Conclusion

The production of mineral will benefit the State in the form of Royalty and dead rent. Apart from

this, the project will generate direct and indirect employments from the nearby villages. Also, the

mine owner will conduct medical camps at regular intervals in the nearby villages and will also

develop much needed infrastructure like toilets, school furniture, water tankers, etc.

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent

The proposed mining lease area is situated near Village Adityana, Tehsil Ranavav, District

Porbandar, State Gujarat. The mining lease area covering 9.21 hectares with Survey No 5/6

consists of non-forest waste land. The mining lease for Limestone over 9.21 hectares was granted

in favor of M/s Tata Chemicals Limited vide order no MCR/1580 (T-84)G QI-109/CHH dated

08.09.1982 issued by Government of Gujarat, Industries, Mines and Power Department,

Gandhinagar. This further executed for a period 20 years with effect from 17.01.1983 to

16.01.2003. Before expiry of the lease deed, the first application for renewal was applied on dated

06/09/2002 in Form J for period of 20 years i.e. 17.01.1983 to 16.01.2023. However, due to

amendment in Section 8A (5) of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015, Lease period of the captive

leases are deemed to be extended for fifty years from the initial date of grant i.e.16.01.2033.

(Lease document is attached as Additional Documents).

The aforesaid mine lease area measuring 9.21 ha is for extraction of Limestone. The annual

production is targeted at 100000 TPA. Semi mechanized open cast mining method is proposed to

be adopted to mine out the minerals. The ROM will be sent to the TCL’s nearby registered sizing

yards for manual sizing before dispatching it to the Soda Ash Plant. ROM may also be sent to

TCL’s crushing cum screening unit in other lease area in the same village. The sized (+50 to -

100mm) limestone directly dispatched to Soda Ash plant at Mithapur, at about 165 km away by

conventional trucks of 17 tonnes capacity on contact basis. The cost of the project is Rs 2.27

Crore.

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2.2 Brief Information about the Project:

The proposed Adityana-Naviline-“A” Limestone Mining project is spread over an area of 9.21 ha.

It is situated in Village Adityana, Tehsil Ranavav, District Porbandar, Gujarat. The method of

mining to be adopted as Semi mechanized open cast mining. The category of Mine is ‘A’ Open Pit

Mine (OTFM) by using the shovel dumper combination for mining operations. The deposit is

having at a shallow depth with no OB present on the chemical grade limestone bed; Hence

opencast semi mechanized mining method is suitable. Drilling & blasting is used and proposed to

be used for fragmentation, further blasted limestone (ROM) will be loaded by shovel into dumpers/

HEMM for transporting to the proposed crushing/ sizing site outside the lease area.

Drilling will be done with combination of compressor. Blast holes will be done with pattern of

3.0m X 4.0m (burden * spacing) for a 3.0 – 6.0m bench height. Blasting will be done mainly with

ANFO as column charge and cap sensitive explosive as the base charge. The ROM will be sent to

the TCL’s nearby registered sizing yards for manual sizing before dispatching it to the Soda Ash

Plant. ROM may also be sent to TCL’s crushing cum screening unit in other lease area in the same

village. The sized (+50 to -100mm) limestone directly dispatched to Soda Ash plant at Mithapur, at

about 165 km away by conventional trucks of 17 tonnes capacity on contact basis. The cost of the

project is Rs.2.27 Crore.

3 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country or Region

Limestone is one of the most important industrial minerals and it is used in manufacturing of cement,

steel, lime & other lime based products. Limestone available in the proposed mine is of cement grade

on the basis of its CaO content and few physical properties. Hence it will be supplied to cement

industry in the region.

2.4 Demands-Supply Gap

The Limestone present in the area is economical. The cost of production is less than sale value.

Limestone has a high demand in the country. Due to shortage of limestone real estate industries in

may part of country is suffering. Similar is the case with other limestone based industrial units.

The proposed expansion of Adityana limestone mining project will increase supply of limestone in

the Porbandar x region, where chemical plants of TATA group are located. It is hoped that supply

from the above mine will definitely improve the demand for chemicals by TATA Chemicals.

2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production

Limestone produced at this mine will be sent to company’s soda ash plant after sizing.

2.6 Export Possibility

Limestone of chemical and cement grade produced at this mine will be utilized for captive

consumption to company’s soda ash and cement manufacturing.

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2.7 Domestic/Export Markets

M/s TCL is manufacturing soda ash and cement in its work at Mithapur in Jamnagar district. The

chemical grade limestone production from the mine is proposed for the manufacture of soda ash

plant after crushing/screening outside the lease area. Whereas the under size chemical grade

limestone and cement grade limestone will be sent to TCL cement unit for cement manufacturing.

2.8 Employment Generation

The total manpower requirement for this mining project is 29 persons. Preference for employment

will be given to locals. The project will also generate indirect employment opportunities for the

locals.

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any.

The mine is spread over an area of 9.21 Ha. The proposed production is 100000 TPA. There are

no interlinked projects involved.

This mining project falls under Category “A” Project or activity 1(a) as per EIA

Notifications 2006, 2009, 2011, 2013 and its amendments.

3.2 Location

Adityana-Naviline-“A” Limestone Mining project over an area of 9.21 ha is situated in Village

Adityana, Tehsil Ranavav, District Porbandar, State Gujarat.

Topo Sheet No. 41G/10

Latitude: 21°42'51.129"

Longitude: 69°43'9"

Approach: The lease area is connected by National Highway-8B is about 2.5 km in SW direction.

Ranavav Railway Station is about 2.0 km in South direction from the project site. Porbandar

Airport is about 10 km in SW direction from the project site.

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Fig 1: Location Map of Proposed Project Site as available in Google Earth Image

3.3 Details of Alternate Sites

Mining is site specific so no alternative site is proposed.

3.4.1 Size or magnitude of operation

The mining lease has been granted over an area of 9.21 Ha. The proposed production is 100000

TPA. The average number of working days in a year would be 300.

3.5 Physiography

The lease area is an irregular polygon in shape and bounded by 18 intermediate and corner pillars

of the boundary. The latitude and longitude of each pillar is recorded and marked on the plan. The

allotted lease area is 9.21 Ha. At present, general elevation within the lease area varies from

around 48 mRL to around 44 mRL showing a relief of about 4 m. There is no prominent

stream or nallas within the area. There is occasional flow of water during the rainy season, in the

slopes. The area is having gentle slope from northeast to South west. The surface run-off water

follows the natural slope; there is no permanent Nallas within lease

3.5.1 Regional Geology

The rock formation belonging to Late Pleistocene to early Holocene age and designated as

Miliolite formation occupies the saurashtra coastal plain extending from northwest of Porbandar to

near gopnath point in Bhavnagar district. This formation overlaps the Pliocene and Miocene rocks

and occurs directly over the Deccan trap formation of upper cretaceous to Paleocene age towards

the north and east. The regional stratigraphic sequence is given as-

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AGE FORMATION ROCK TYPE

Recent(Holocene)Alluvium/RecentLimestone

Alluvial Soil, Black-brown soil,coastal limestone

Early Holocene toLate Pleistocene

MilioliteFormation

Arenaceous limestone andcalcareous sandstone

Pliocene Dwarka BedsGypsiferous clay and sandyforaminifer limestone

Miocene-----------------------

Gaj BedsUnconformity

Clay and calcareous clay-------------------------------

Paleocene toUpper Cretaceous

Deccan TrapBasalt and its derivatives includingthe intermediate and acidic rocktypes like, dacites, granophyre etc.

3.5.2 Local geology

Different rocks types exposed in the lease area are described below:

AGE FORMATION ROCK TYPE

PleistoceneMilioliteFormation –15m(Max.)

Coarse to Medium to fine grained,light gray to grayish whitelimestone with occasional bandsof impure limestone andcalcareous clay.

MioceneGajBeds(Impersistent)

Clay & Calcareous clay

----------------------- Unconformity --------------------Pliocene toUpperCretaceous

Deccan Trap Granophyre

3.6 Project description with process details

3.6.1 Method of Mining

The mine is being worked by Semi mechanized opencast method of mining. The deposit is having

at a shallow depth with no OB present on the chemical grade limestone bed, is suitable for

opencast mining method. Drilling & blasting is used and proposed to be used for fragmentation,

further blasted limestone (ROM) will be loaded by shovel into dumpers/ HEMM for transporting

to the proposed crushing/ sizing site outside the lease area.

The broad parameters of the proposed mining shall be: -

Benches Height : maximum 6 m

Bench Width : minimum 6m

Bench Slope : 80°

Ramp Gradient : 1 in 16

Drilling Dia : 102 mm (deep hole blasting)

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Face Length : 50m to 90m

Advancement of faces : Perpendicular to strike towards N and S

Excavation : By diesel operated hydraulic excavator

Transportation: By tipper trucks of mineral from mine site to the crusher located near mine

office located 3 km away from lease area.

Drilling will be done with combination of compressor. Blast holes will be done with pattern of

3.0m * 4.0m (burden * spacing) for a 3.0 – 6.0m bench height. Blasting will be done mainly with

ANFO (manufactured at the site by BMD owned by TCL) as column charge and cap sensitive

explosive as the base charge. TCL has already obtained the necessary permissions for storage and

usage of explosives.

Drill machine requirement

Particulars DimensionsBench height (m) 6+/-1.0Hole depth (m)(including 10% sub-grade drilling)

6.5

Burden (m) 3.0Spacing (m) 4.0Volume (m3) 3 x 4 x 6 = 72Tonnage yield (t) 72x 2.26 = 172Total quantity of rock to beBroken per day @ 6.0hr shift

360 t

No. of holes to be blasted per day 360/180 = 2Drill meters per day 6.5 x 2 = 13.0Drilling capacity 10 m / hr.Meters drilled per shift 13 x 10 = 130 mNo. of machines required 130 / 11 = 0.1

say 1.0 no.

Source- Mining Plan

One no. of shovel of 1.3 cum of bucket capacity will be deployed for loading ROM into tippers/

dumpers of 17 tonnes capacity.

The ROM will be sent to the TCL’s nearby registered sizing yards for manual sizing before

dispatching it to the Soda Ash Plant. ROM may also be sent to TCL’s crushing cum screening unit

in other lease area in the same village. The sized (+50 to -100mm) limestone directly dispatched to

Soda Ash plant at Mithapur, at about 165 km away by conventional trucks of 17 tonnes capacity

on contact basis.

Crushing and Sorting of Limestone:

The under sized material will temporarily be stored near to the crushing unit before it is sent to

cement plant. It is general practice that the ROM material is being transported to registered plots

nearby the mines for manual sizing/ sorting.

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Loading and Transportation

The mineral from the face will be loaded by the hydraulic excavator and loader into 10 tonnes

tippers and transported to the crusher.

3.7 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 raw material will be required for production of Limestone.

3.8 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse

Only water will be used as resource optimization/recycling at the mine site.

3.9 Availability of Water, Its Source, Energy/Power Requirement and Source

3.9.1 Water Requirement

Total water requirement is about 20.0 KLD =3.0 KLD (Drinking & Domestic Uses) + 7.5 KLD

(Plantation) + 9.5 KLD (Dust Suppression). Drinking water and water for other purposes is

brought from nearby villages by water tanker.

3.9.2 Power

The mining equipment will be operated by DG sets and diesel. The mine will work in one shift

only in day time, so no electric power supply is required for mining operations

3.10 Quantity of wastes to be generated (Liquid and solid) and Scheme for their

Management/Disposal

3.10.1 Nature of Waste

There is no over burden/waste will get generated during the mining in the proposed mining lease

area.

3.10.2 Liquid Effluent

Not applicable

4. SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity

The lease area is connected by National Highway-8B is about 2.5 km in SW direction. Ranavav

Railway Station is about 2.0 km in South direction from the project site. Porbandar Airport is

about 10 km in SW direction from the project site.

4.2 Landform, Land use and Land ownership

Total mining lease area of the project is 9.21 ha comprising of Govt. non forest waste land.

4.3 Topography and Drainage

The lease area is an irregular polygon in shape and bounded by 18 intermediate and corner pillars

of the boundary. The latitude and longitude of each pillar is recorded and marked on the plan. The

allotted lease area is 9.21 Ha. At present, general elevation within the lease area varies from

around 48 mRL to around 44 mRL showing a relief of about 4 m. There is no prominent

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stream or nallas within the area. There is occasional flow of water during the rainy season, in the

slopes. The area is having gentle slope from northeast to South west. The surface run-off water

follows the natural slope; there is no permanent Nallas within lease

4.4 Existing land Use Pattern

The highest elevation of 48mRL and lowest elevation is 44mRL. No prominent drainage pattern

exist within the lease area, water follows the slope and are generally flowing towards low lying

fields which carry water only during rainy season, otherwise remain dry for most of the year.

There is no reserves forest or protected forest land within the lease area as well as in buffer zone of

the lease area. Existing land use pattern is given as below:

TABLE -Existing land use pattern

S.NO Land use Area put on use at

start of Mining

Plan(ha)

1. Area under mining 8.3500

2. Storage for top soil 0.0000

3. Waste dump site 0.0000

4. Mineral storage 0

5. Infrastructure – workshop,

administrative building etc.0.000

6. Roads 0.300

7. Railways 0

8. Tailing pond 0

9. Effluent Treatment Plant 0

10. Mineral Separation Plant 0

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11. Township area 0

12. Others (To specify) 0

13 Total ( 1 to 12) 8.3800

14 Remaining Lease area 0.83

15 Grand Total (Lease area) 9.21

Source- Mining Plan

4.5 Existing Infrastructure

Mine office and temporary rest shelters are constructed at mine site. Haul road is well maintained

and water sprinkling carried out time to time to maintained the road condition. Temporary rest

shelter is proposed to be changed, presently available infrastructure is well maintained to support

the current need related to transport, shelter for workers etc.

4.6 Geomorphology and Soil Type

The soils of Porbandar district may be classified into two main categories: a. Shallow to Medium

black soils b. Deep black soil (Ghed area) c. Coastal alluvial soils Shallow to Medium black soils

are very widespread and occurs in 75 % of the area and are found almost in all the talukas. They

are more productive and are rich in lime, magnesia and alumina raid poor in phosphorous, nitrogen

and organic matters. They can retain considerable moisture and are much suitable for agricultural.

Coastal alluvial soils are found in coastal parts of Porbandar Taluka where the soils are less

productive as they are saline. (Source: - District Groundwater Brochure, Porbandar District,

Gujarat, Central Ground Water Board, West Central Region, Ahmadabad, November 2014).

4.7 RAINFALL & CLIMATE

The district has the meteorological station in the district town Porbandar. There are several rain

gauge stations being monitored by different state government agencies. The Water Resources

Investigation Circle (WRI) under the department of Narmada Water Resources, Govt. of Gujarat,

monitors most of the rain gauges stations and also collects and compiles the rainfall data collected

by different agencies. Long term mean monthly climatologically parameters (IMD 1951-80) like

maximum and minimum temperatures, relative humidity, wind speed and rainfall are given in

Table and depicted in Figure.

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General climate of the district is sub-tropical and is characterized by three well-defined seasons,

i.e. summer - from April to June, monsoon - from July to September, and winter - from October to

March. (Source:- District Groundwater Brochure, Porbandar District, Gujarat, Central Ground

Water Board, West Central Region, Ahmadabad, November 2013).

4.8 Social Infrastructure available:

The lease area is connected by National Highway-8B is about 2.5 km in SW direction. Ranavav

Railway Station is about 2.0 km in South direction from the project site. Porbandar Airport is

about 10 km in SW direction from the project site.

5 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Planning Concept

The mine is being worked by semi mechanized opencast method of mining. The drilling will be

done with the help of 110 mm dia down the hole wagon drills. The blasting is done mainly with

ANFO as the column charge and toe blast or any other cap sensitive explosives as the base charge.

The loading of limestone and other grade is done by 1.5 cum, hydraulic excavator and transported

by 10 tonne tippers/dumpers to the crusher located outside the mine lease area the limestone is first

crushed by jaw crushed by jaw crusher to + 100 mm size and then by roller crusher to 50-100 mm

size and then transport to soda ash plant and minor fraction of fines below 50 mm goes to the fines

stack for transport to the cement plant.

Drilling pattern- Drilling will be done with combination of compressor. Blast holes will be done

with pattern of 3.0m * 4.0m (burden * spacing) for a 3.0 – 6.0m bench height. Blasting will be

done mainly with ANFO (manufactured at the site by BMD owned by TCL) as column charge and

cap sensitive explosive as the base charge. TCL has already obtained the necessary permissions for

storage and usage of explosives

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5.2 Population Projection

Temporary influx of people will be there as the managerial and supervisory staff will be recruited

from outside the area.

5.3 Land use Planning

In the proposed mining lease area no waste will be generated during the life of mine. There no

backfilling will be proposed and the entire mined out area shall be used as water reservoir.

5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure demand (Physical & Social)

During site visit, infrastructure demand in the project village was assessed on the based on need

and priority.

Physical Infrastructure

The road facility is already available. Other infrastructure facilities required are transport facilities

for mine labors, which will be made available during operation of the mine.

Social Infrastructure

An occupational health unit will be constituted and the following measures will be adopted:

1. Periodical Medical Checkup for all the workers

2. First-aid box with necessary equipment will be provided at the mining site for instant

medical aid.

3. Training for workers regarding occupational hazards and

4. Use of Safety equipment like dusts mask, safety shoes, gloves etc.

5.5 Amenities/Facilities

As per the approved mining plan, it is proposed to provide site services like office, first aid, rest

shelter, urinals, maintenance workshops, service vehicles etc. as per the statutory requirements.

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area)

No infrastructure is proposed.

6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area)

As local workers from nearby areas will be engaged for the mining activity, no residential

area/housing is proposed. Transport facilities to the mine and back or provide by the company.

6.3 Green Belt

Total area of green belt proposed to be developed would be around 33% of mine lease area. As the

mine lease area is 9.21 ha so plantation would be around 3.0393 Ha.

Green Belt will be developed around the lease boundary and haul roads. Plantation will be

done on undisturbed area, reclaimed area, dump site, near crusher plant, workshop and

mine office.

Local species will be planted in consultation with the Forest Department.

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Local plant species were planted as per CPCB guidelines for green belt development and

consultation with the gram Panchayat.

Local plant species like Khair, Safed Babool, Siris, Jackfruit, Neem, Kachnar, Amaltas,

Nimbu, Nariyal, Shisham, Gulmohar, Karanj, Tendu, Pipal, Mahua, Drumstick, Khajur,

Imli etc. will be planted.

The maintenance of green belt which include fencing, watering, replacement of dead plants etc.

will be taken up regularly and same will continue in future for higher survival rate.

6.4 Social Infrastructure

The Proposed expansion project will result to growth of the neighborhoods. There will be

increased indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development and

supporting infrastructure. The project will also establish social infrastructure for its employees as

well as for the local community.

6.5 Connectivity

As already indicated the lease area is connected by National Highway-8B is about 2.5 km in SW

direction. Ranavav Railway Station is about 2.0 km in South direction from the project site.

Porbandar Airport is about 10 km in SW direction from the project site.

6.6 Drinking Water Management

Water for drinking and domestic uses will be around 3.0 KLD. The required water will be fulfilled

from nearby village Adityana.

6.6 Sewerage System

Domestic waste water will be treated into septic tank followed by soak pit.

6.7 Industrial Waste Management: Not applicable in the proposed project.

6.8 Solid Waste Management

There will be no over burden/waste during the entire life of the mine.

6.9 Power Requirement & Supply/Source

The mining equipment will be operated by DG sets and diesel. The mine will work in one shift

only in day time, so no electric power supply is required for mining operations.

7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

7.1 Policy to be Adopted (Central/State) in Respect of the Project Affected Persons Including

Home Oustees, Land Oustees and Landless Laborers (Brief outline to be given)

As the lease land is a Govt. non forest waste land allotted by the state government the question of

Rehabilitation and Resettlement of project affected people does not arise.

8 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1 Likely Date of Start of Construction and Likely Date of Completion

No construction activity is proposed. The mining activity will commence only after receiving after

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statutory clearances from the authority.

8.2 Estimated Project Cost Along With Analysis In Terms of Economic Viability of the

Project

The estimated project cost is Rs 2.27 Crores. The lessee has all the mining equipments needed for

mining. The mine will be Eco-Friendly. Economically the ore is mineable as compared to

thickness of overburden.

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

The proposed mine will bring about economic benefits to the state in the form of Royalty. The

local people will be benefitted by getting direct and indirect employment opportunities. The

Limestone is in high demand at the local market for real estate industry. Mining of Limestone at

Village Adityana in Porbandar district will be able to meet the local demand to a great extent.

Similarly industries depended upon Limestone will be benefitted by the commencement of mining

at the Village Adityana of district Porbandar. The project will provide livelihood to the poorest

section of the society/economically backward population in the area. It will provide employment to

the people residing in the vicinity of mining area directly or indirectly. The mine management will

also help nearby villages by providing aid to school, conducting medical and social awareness

camps, helping in formation of self-help groups, etc. Thus the project will bring about socio-

economic improvement of the area and will prove beneficial to the area.

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