PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT
OF
MINING PROJECT
(Category B2- Pvt. Land-Hill Slope)
LOCATED AT
MAUZA KORON, TEHSIL & DISTRICT SOLAN, H.P.
In Khasra No.: 331 & 332 Measuring 15-04 Bighas (1.2032 ha) Private land-Hill slope.
FOR EXTRACION OF SAND
(Capacity 17825 TPA during third year including waste & Top Soil)
PROJECT PROPONENT
Sh. Amit Sharma, S/O Sh. Hira Nand Sharma,
R/O Village Koron, P.O. Kumarhatti,
Tehsil & District Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed mining project is a Hill Slope Mining Project for the mining of sand.
The area of the mining lease is located in Mauza Koron, Tehsil and District Solan,
Himachal Pradesh bearing Khasra No. 331 & 332 measuring 15-04 Bighas (1.2032
ha), private land-Hill slope. The Department of Industries (Geological Wing),
Himachal Pradesh has granted a 'Letter of Intent' for this area vide order No.Udyog-
Bhu(Khani-4) Laghu- 109/16-3162 dated 19-3-2018 to grant a mining lease for five
years for open sale of sand in the open market in favor of Sh. Amit Sharma S/O Sh.
Hira Nand Sharma, R/O Village Koron P.O. Kumarhatti,Tehsil & District Solan, H.P.
1.1 Salient Features of the Project
Project Name Sand Mine of Sh. Amit Sharma.
Mining Lease area 15-04 Bighas (1.2032 ha), Private Land-Hill
slope.
Location of mine Mauza : Koron
Tehsil: Solan
District: Solan
State: Himachal Pradesh
Coordinates Latitude: 30º 54' 10.74'' N
Longitude: 770 03' 42.05'' E
Toposheet No. No. H43L1
Minerals of Mine Sand
Reserve (Geological) Proved: 4,13,435 MT
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Mineable Reserves:
Sand: 79950 MT
Mine waste: 8906 MT
Top Soil: 206 MT
Total: 89062 MT (During five years)
Proposed Production 15990 TPA of sand (third year) excluding
wastage component.
Method of mining Manual
No. of working days 280 days
Water demand 1.0 KLD
Man Power 15-20 Individuals
Nearest Railway Station Kumarhatti Railway Station
≈ 9 Km in South direction (Road distance).
Nearest State/ National Highway NH-22
≈2 Km (Road distance) in East direction.
Nearest Airport Jubbar Hatti
≈ 68 Km (road distance) in North direction.
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2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND
INFORMATION
2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent
Sh. Amit Sharma is the proponent of the project. He has received a 'Letter of Intent'
for mining activity from the Department of Industries (Geological Wing )Government
of Himachal Pradesh at Kh. No. 331 & 332 measuring 15-04 Bighas (1.2032 ha) -
private land, hill slope for mining sand in Mouza Koron, Tehsil & District Solan, H.P.
for a period of five years if the mining lease is granted after getting the Environment
Clearance from the competent authority.
Name of the Proponent Sh. Amit Sharma.
Address of the Proponent S/O Sh. Hira Nand Sharma, R/O Village Koron, P.O.
Kumarhatti, Tehsil & District Solan, H.P.
Name of mine Sand Mine of Sh. Amit Sharma.
Mineral Sand
Area (ha) 15-04 Bighas (1.2032 ha) -Private Land- Hill slope.
Location of mine Mauza and Village: Koron
Tehsil: Solan
District: Solan
State: Himachal Pradesh
Status of Project New mine.
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2.2 Brief description & nature of the project
The existing mining project is an open cast hill slope mining. A letter of intent has
been issued in favor of the proponent by the Department of Industries (Geological
Wing) Government of Himachal Pradesh for mining sand. The mining will be
confined in the existing mining lease area from which maximum of 15990 MT of
sand will be extracted during third year and the total handling of sand during five
years will be 79950 MT. The year wise production schedule is as follows:
Year wise production of sand:
Period Level benches
of (MRL)
Opening reserves of
sand (MT)
Production of
sand (MT)
Closing reserves
of sand (MT)
First
Year
1792
1786
1780
4940
8420
6740
4940
8420
2630
Nil
Nil
4110
Total 20100 15990 4110
Second
Year
1780
1774
1778-B
1772-B
4110
4320
3140
5040
4110
4320
3140
4420
Nil
Nil
Nil
620
Total 16610 15990 620
Third
Year
1772-B
1766-B
1760-B
620
7850
16650
620
7850
7520
Nil
Nil
9130
Total 25120 15990 9130
Fourth
Year
1760-B
1754-B
9130
22850
9130
6860
Nil
15990
Total 31980 15990 15990
Fifth
Year
1754-B 15990 15990 Nil
Total 15990 15990 Nil
Source: Approved Mining Plan
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Thus, during five years total production of sand will be 79990 MT from 8 numbers of
benches of 6x6 m dimensions. No drilling & blasting is proposed.
Break up of total material handling in 5 years:
First Year
Sand 15990 MT
waste 1780 MT
Top Soil 32 MT
Total material handling 17802 MT
Second Year
Sand 15990 MT
Waste 1782 MT
Top Soil 45 MT
Total material handling 17817 MT
Third Year
Sand 15990 MT
Waste 1782 MT
Top Soil 53 MT
Total material handling 17825 MT
Fourth Year
Sand 15990 MT
Waste 1782 MT
Top Soil 44 MT
Total material handling 17816 MT
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Fifth Year
Sand 15990 MT
Waste 1780 MT
Top Soil 32 MT
Total material handling 17802 MT
Source: Approved Mining Plan
Thus, the total production of sand shall be 79950 MT, waste generation be 8906 MT
and the quantity of top soil be 206 MT during five years.
2.3. Need for the project & its significance for country or region
The project involves collection of sand, one of the most accessibly natural resources
and is a major basic raw material used for the construction of buildings and bridges
and now in roads also. The production of mineral is a function of the availability of
natural resources, the economy of the area and the various developmental and
Infrastructural works being undertaken in the area like road construction,
hydroelectric projects etc. And thus, the demand of sand has increased considerably
for the construction of buildings and other infrastructures. It is considered as one of
the most effective construction material ever used. Due to innumerable uses of sand, it
has been a highly in-demand product in the construction industry.
2.4. Demand & Supply gap
Building huge infrastructure as being envisaged by Government of India particularly
in road and housing sectors require basic building raw materials. So, the demand of
Sand is ever growing with the growth of the infrastructure sector in our country. The
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requirement for the minerals is always high in the nearby cities and towns. Therefore,
there is always a good demand of mineral in the domestic market.
2.5 Imports vs Indigenous production
The demand of Sand is high in the domestic market, which is abundant in the
proposed mining area and can be excavated indigenously.
2.6 Export possibility
There is no proposal for export of the mineral. There is already a high demand in the
domestic market to which the extracted mineral can cater.
2.7 Domestic/Export markets
There is an ever increasing demand of mineral in the domestic market.
Export Market: The proposed mining is for indigenous consumption for real state,
road making etc. so there is no proposal of export of Sand.
2.8 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to project
The total manpower required for the existing mining project is around 20 individuals
including the workers engaged at grinding machine. Indirect employment is also
expected due to the associated activities.
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3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Type of project including interlinked and interdependent project, if any
The existing project is a hill slope mining of sand and a grinding machine/pulverizer
is proposed to be installed to grind the coarse granules of sand after sieving. The
excavated and grinded mineral is sold directly in the open market.
3.2 Location
The mining lease area is located in Mauza Koron, Tehsil and District Solan,
Himachal Pradesh. The co-ordinates of the mining lease area are :
Latitude: 300 54' 10.74'' N
Longitude: 770 03' 42.05'' E
3.3 Details of alternative sites
Minerals are site specific and letter of intent for the grant of mining lease has been
issued for this particular area, hence, no alternative site is examined for mining.
3.4 Size or magnitude of operation
The letter of intent for the grant of mining lease has been issued over an area of 15-04
Bighas (1.2032 Ha). The maximum rated capacity of the project will be 15990 MT of
sand (third year) which will be excavated in eight number of benches of 6x6m
dimensions.
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3.5 Project description with process details method of mining
This is an open cast hill slope mining project, confined to extraction of Sand from the
proposed mining site. The operation will be manual with use of hand tools like
shovel, pan sieves etc. The mineral will be collected in its exiting form. Excavation
will be carried out in eight number of benches of 6x6m dimensions.
The sequence of mining proposed to be undertaken is as follows:
8906 MT of mine waste and 206 MT of top soil shall be generated in five years. This
material shall be dumped at proper places as suggested in the approved mining plan
and will be spread over the exhausted benches for the purpose of plantation. This will
help in improving the greenery and environment of the area. The mineral would be
excavated and then transported to the grinding machine through hand driven trolleys
and after grinding the coarse granules of sand the same shall be loaded directly in the
tippers and be carried to the respective destinations.
3.6 Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing
area of final products mode of transport of raw material and finished product
No raw material is required in the existing project. The operation involves the
extraction of Sand in its existing form which is going to be transported to the end
users/market through tippers.
3.7 Resource optimization/recycling and reuse
Sand is generally a depleting asset. Once mined or excavated from the mining area
cannot be replaced or reused as the project is based on hill slope mining and no
replenishment can be done.
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3.8 Availability of water, its source energy/power requirement and source
Water requirement:
Activity Water Requirement (KLD)
Dust suppression 0.4 KLD
Domestic use 0.2 KLD
Plantation 0.4 KLD
Total 1.0 KLD
Thus, the total requirement of water will be 1.0 KLD. This water will be procured
from the water supplier through tanker.
Power requirement:
All mining activities will be carried out in a manual manner. The material will be
extracted and loaded into tippers by the workers themselves. The operation will be
done only from sunrise to sunset. So, there is no power requirement for the mining
activities. But the fuel is required to run the pulverizer or grinding machine.
3.9 Quantity of wastes to be generated (Liquid and Solid) and scheme for their
management/disposal
Solid waste generated and its disposal: A solid waste of 8906 MT and 206 MT of
top soil will be generated during five years which will be dumped at proper places as
suggested in the approved mining plan and will be spread over the exhausted mining
benches for plantation purposes.
Liquid Effluent: No liquid effluent will be generated at the mine site due to the
minerals excavation.
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4. SITE ANALYSIS
4.1 Connectivity
Nearest Railway Station Kumarhatti Railway Station
About 9 Km in South direction.
Nearest National Highway NH-22
About 2 Km (Road distance) in East direction.
Nearest Airport Jubbar Hatti
About 68 Km (road distance) in North direction.
4.2 Land form, Land use and Land Ownership
The mining lease area is situated on a hill slope, the details are given below:
Khasra No. 331 & 332
Name of the land owner Private land.
Area 15-04 Bighas (1.2032 hectares).
Detail of the Mining Area:
Khasra No. Area
(Bighas)
Status Owner of Land Kism Mouza
331
332
14-10
0-14
Kabja
swayam
--do--
Private land
---do---
Bakhal Abbal
Khadaitar
Koron
---do---
Total
Panchayat :
15-04 Bighas
1.2032 ha.
Koron.
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Land Use of the area:
The district is spread over valleys and higher elevations. The cultivation is possible
only in small terraces in the hills or along the streams/ khuds in most parts of the
district. However, in the valleys the cultivation is spread over in a vast area. Except
the valley area, most of the land is either under shrub-forests or grasslands with Chir
trees up to the height of 1500 m MSL, Kail and Deodar on the high altitudes. It is only
in the Doon, Saproon and Kunihar valleys that the land is mostly flat and fertile. The
settlement operations in the district were carried out at different times as most of the
area was forming the Princely Hill States. The land use pattern of the surrounding
villages of the mining lease area is shown below:
Table showing Land use pattern of surrounding villages within 5 Km radius:
Source: Approved Mining Plan
4.3 Topography & brief Geology of the proposed Mining Area
Solan as an independent district came into existence on 1st September, 1972.
Consequent upon organization of the districts of the Himachal Pradesh. The district
derives its name of Solan, the Headquarter town. It is said that the name Solan is
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associated with Shoolini, the local deity, located at a distance of 45 Km from Shimla.
Solan is considered as the gateway to capital of Himachal Pradesh.
The district was carried out of Solan and Arki Tehsil of the then Mahasu District and
Tehsil Kandaghat and the Nalagarh of the then Shimla district. The district is bounded
by Mandi and Bilaspur district in North, Punjab state in the West, Haryana State and
Sirmour District in the South and Shimla District in the East. The terrain of the district
is mostly Mountainous with an elevation ranging from 300 to 2250 meters above
mean sea level. The Highest peak within 5 Km from the lease area is Krol Tibba
having the elevation of 2258 meters above mean sea level. Highest point near the
lease area is 1886 meters. For administrative convenience the district has been divided
into four sub divisions with headquarters at Solan, Kandaghat, Nalagarh and Arki.
Solan Sub Division consists of Solan and Kasauli Tehsil and Krishangarh Sub-Tehsil,
Nalagarh Sub Division consists of Nalagarh Tehsil and Ramshahar Sub Tehsil,
whereas Kandaghat and Arki Sub Division cover respective Tehsils.
Solan District lying within the Lesser Himalaya and the Sivalik foothill comprises
rocks ranging in age from Proterozoic to Quaternary the oldest rocks of undiffentiated
Proterozoic age belong to the Jutogh Group comprising carbonaceous Phyllites,
Schist, Gneiss, Quartzite and Marble. The Sunder Nagar group of Rocks of Meso-
Proterozoic age is represented by quartzite with basic flows. The Deoban/Shali Group
of Rocks (Meso-Proterozoic comprising limestone, Dolomite (at places tromatolytic)
slate and quartzite occurs along the main boundary fault and also in the North-Eastern
part of the district. The argillo-arenaceous sequence of Shimla/Jaunsar Group rests
unconformable over the Deoban Group. The Jaunsar Group of are no argillaceous
rocks is homotaxial with Shimal Group and assigned Meso-proterozoic age. Both
Shimla and Jaunsar Group of rocks are unconformably over the Deoban Group. The
Jaunsar arenoargillaceous rocks is homotaxial with Shimla Group and assigned Meso-
Proterozoic age. Both Shimla and Jaunsar Group of rocks are unconformably
succeeded by the Balaini Group, comprising diamicite, pink dolomite, carbonaceous
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shale and slate besides quartzite bands. The Krol Group, which overlies the Balaini
Group, is dominantly a carbonaceous sequence with minor Shale and Sandstone.
The rocks in and around the mining lease area is undifferentiated Krol formations and
infra Krol formations. There are alternate bands of Shale and friable quartzite which
are soft in nature and make it suitable for making sand. The quartzite and indefferntial
Krol sand stone. A quartz arenite or quartzarinite is a sand stone composed of 90% or
up to 95% deterital quartz with limited amount of other work granite (feldspar lithic
fragment etc.) and matmix is medium grained pale yellow in colour and soft in nature.
The general trend of formation is roughly in the direction of N 35º to 40ºW-S 35º to
40ºE with dipping amount 50º to 60º in southeast direction. The quarizinite is friable
pale colour grit.
4.4 Existing Land use Pattern and Shortest Distances from Forests, Water Bodies,
Eco-Sensitive Areas etc.
The proposed mining lease area is a hill slope having slight vegetation, shrubs, barren
land and an abondoned and non residential old house. There is no forest or
agricultural land in the mine area. There is no Eco-sensitive area within 5 Km radius
of mining lease area.
4.5 Existing infrastructure
The site has no existing infrastructure being used by the public or the land owners
except for connecting road for transportation.
4.6 Soil Classification
The hill slope area, in which the proposed mining lease area falls, comprises of
sandstone, quartzite, shale and clay. The areas in the hill with gentler slope bear some
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soil over. In the surrounding villages only 25% area is under agriculture, both un-
irrigated and irrigated. The area which is not available for cultivation is mostly barren
hills, terraces and rocky hill slopes (44 %). The cultivable waste area (31%) is
generally, grassy land on hill slopes. The area in the near vicinity villages of the
proposed mining lease which falls under forest category is zero percent. As the
reserve forests of the area totally falls under the Forest Department and are
categorized as ‘Reserve Forests’. The soil of the area is generally clayey loam.
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4.7 Climatic Data from secondary sources
Rainfall varies significantly with altitude of the area. The climate of the proposed
lease area can be classified into following three categories:-
Winter - October to Mid-March
Summer - Mid-March to Mid June
Rainy - Mid June to September
Climate:
The average annual rainfall (in mm) of Solan district during last eleven Years is given
below:
Source: Approved Mining Plan.
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The maximum temperature recorded in last few years indicate the various variations
in temperature reaching as high as 38.10 ºC in May and dropping as low as 2.0 ºC in
December. The rainy season (Monsoon period) from late June to late September
recorded almost 80 % of rainfall.
4.8 Social infrastructure available
Road Connectivity The proposed mining site is approachable by Solan- Barog-
Kumarhatti road upto Nagali and thereafter by a link road of
about 2 Km length via Chewa to reach the mining site.
Nearest Railway Station Kumarhatti Railway Station which is about 9 Km in South
direction (Road distance).
Nearest Airport Jubbar Hatti Airport is about 68 Km in North direction (Road
distance).
Nearest School/College Govt. Sr. Sec.School, Chewa is about 1 Km in East direction
and Govt. Degree College Solan is about 9 Km in N-E
direction (Road distances).
5. PLANNING BRIEF
5.1 Planning Concept:
Mining will be done as per the guidelines of The Himachal Pradesh Minor Minerals
(Concession) And Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and
Storage) Rules, 2015.
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5.2 Population Projection
The project will employ most of the workers from nearby villages. Thus, there will no
increase in population due to the project, few people may come for a visit that can
take place for a day or two.
5.3 Land use planning (Break up along with green belt etc.)
Within the lease area, open cast manual method of mining will be adopted on the hill
slope. 8 number of mining benches will be developed with 6x6 meters dimensions and
the topography of the mining lease area will be changed into terraced land after
mining instead of a hill slope. This terraced land can be used for horticulture or
agriculture purposes. The features have been shown in maps and cross sections of the
'Approved Mining Plan'.
5.4 Assessment of infrastructures demand (Physical & Social)
Infrastructure like, resting shed for workers with sanitation and drinking water
facilities, evacuation road and site services will only be required.
5.5 Amenities / Facilities
The following facilities/amenities will be extended by the mine management:
• Direct and indirect employment, most of which will be from nearby villages.
• Arrangements for safe and healthy working conditions.
• Provisions of drinking water.
• First Aid facilities and Health Check-Up camps for the workers. The workers
shall be provided with masks to protect them from the dust. If any kind of
respiratory problem of any worker is noticed, he will be provided adequate
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treetment in the hospital including the X- ray facilities and all the expenses
shall be borne by the proponent.
6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE
6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area)
No industrial area is proposed.
6.2 Residential Area (Non-Processing Area)
As the local people will be given employment, no residential area/housing is proposed
under this project. However labour rest shed shall be constructed for the workers for
retiring during the lunch hour or bad weather.
6.3 Green Belt
No green belt is proposed. However, it is proposed to plant local trees and bushes in
buffer zone and on the exhausted mining benches alongwith the bio- engineering
structures to control the flow of debris on the slopes and around the dumped waste of
the mine.
6.4 Social Infrastructure
• Road facilities: Existing roads will be maintained regularly.
• Employment opportunity
• Secondary employment opportunities
• Construction of Bolly Ball ground at Govt. School Chewa and its maintenance.
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6.5 Connectivity
The mining site is approachable by Solan-Barog-Kumarhatti road upto Nagali and
there after by a link road of about 2 Km to reach the mining site via Chewa. The site
is nearly 8 Km from Solan.
6.6 Drinking Water Management
Water required for drinking purpose will be obtained from water supplier through
tanker.
6.7 Sewage System
No sewage system is proposed. However, for sanitation purpose, portable toilets
will be made available.
6.8 Industrial Waste Management
No industrial waste will be generated in this project.
6.9 Solid Waste Management
Solid waste will be generated during the mining process which will be dumped
properly and will be spread over the exhausted mining benches for plantation purpose.
6.10 Power Requirement & Supply/Source
No power is required for the mining purpose.
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7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN
Not applicable
8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES
8.1 Tentative date of start of construction and date of completion
As the environment clearance from the competent authority has been made
mandatory by the Government. Hence,when it is granted ,the mining operations will
be started after getting sanction of the mining lease area.
8.2 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the
project
CAPITAL COST OF MINING PROJECT
Items Capital Cost /Initial Investment (Rs.)
Mining Equipments 50,000
Pulverizer
3,00,000
Civil works to install pulverizer/Grinding
machine.
50,000
Construction of mine road 1,00,000
Labor rest shed 50,000
EMP Cost 1,79,000
CSR 1,10,000
Total 8,39,000
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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
Income Expenditure
Particulars Rs. Particulars Rs.
Sale price of sand @
Rs. 600/-/MT(Taking the production of
third year i. e.15990 MT into
consideration )
95,94,000 Salary of Mine Manager
and other administration staff.
2,50,000
Wages to 20 labors & one chowkidar @ Rs.8000/-
PM
19,20,000
Royalty @ Rs. 60/- per MT
9,59,400
Cess to Panchayat @ 2%
of royalty
19,188
Contribution towards Distt. Mineral Trust Fund
@ Rs. 10/- per MT.
1,59,990
Pulverizer and its installation charges
3,50,000
Fuel to pulverizer 3,00,000
Construction of labor rest
shed.
50,000
EMP Cost 1,79,000
CSR 1,10,000
Profit 52,96,422
Total 95,94,000 Total
95,94,000
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ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
1. Introduction:
When mining is done to excavate the minerals to fulfill the requirements of the human
beings, this cause certainly an adverse effect on the environment prevailing around the area
from where these are being extracted. The necessity is this, to reduce such adverse impacts by
applying certain mitigation measures so that the need of these minerals are also met for the
benefit of the humanity without causing large scale harm to the environment. The measures to
reduce these impacts are being discussed in the following paragraphs:
1.1 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN ( EMP)
This Environment Management Plan is being proposed for the excavation of sand. The
proposed mining site is located in Mouza & Mohal Koron, Tehsil & District Solan, H.P.
1.2 IMPACT ON LAND ENVIRONMENT
The mining in the proposed mining lease area may cause degradation in the exiting form of
the land and it can change into terraced land instead of hill slope. It can also spoil the
greenery of grass or bushes in the process of excavation of mineral. The mining activities can
also give rise to the unwanted land slides.
1.2.1 MITIGATION MEASURES
To promote greenery in the mining area, plantation shall be done on the exhausted benches.
The apprehension of land slide can be minimized by erecting retaining structures on the hill
slope and this measure can also help in controlling the rolling scree on the slopes.
1.3 IMPACT ON WATER ENVIRONMENT
Minor particles of dust resulted from the mining activities can be transported by the rains and
may pollute the surface water. These activities can also disturb the under ground water
regime.
1.3.1 MITIGATION MEASURES
The proposed mining lease area is located on the hill slope and there is no natural source of
water down stream to it which can be affected by the process of transportation of the
dust/minor wastes generated in the process of mining. The water table of the under ground
water is also very deep and can not be disturbed due to the formation of 6x6m benches.
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1.4 IMPACT ON AIR ENVIRONMENT
Mining activities may cause emission of dust which can pollute the environment.
1.4.1 MITIGATION MEASURES
As the mining in the proposed mining area will done manually or some time in a semi
mechanized manner, so the generation of dust emission is negligible as compared to the other
activities. Moreover, the habitation is quite far away and having no effect on air of this
negligible emission of dust.
1.5 IMPACT ON NOISE ENVIRONMENT
The mining in the proposed mining lease area can create noise around the surrounding area
and can disturb the habitation & fauna of the area.
1.5.1 MITIGATION MEASURES
The proposed mining area is located on a hill slope and habitation is quite far away from it.
Moreover, no blasting will be done in the mining area. Hence no noise or vibrations be
resulted due to mining. Some noise may generate due to plying of vehicles carrying the
finished product to the consumers/market which can be controlled by lubricating the
machinery time to time. There is no wildlife near the mining area which could be disturbed
by the mining people or mining activities.
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EMP COST/ BUDGET
Item Capital Cost
(Rs.)
Recurring Cost
(Rs.)
Time Frame
Tree Plantation and its look after
by engaging a part time worker
@ Rs. 24,000/- p.a. Cost of
plantation shall be Rs. 20,000/-
p.a. including pitting and manure
etc.
2,20,000 44,000 Plants of localfast growing
species shall beplanted every
year duringmonsoon.
Cost of water arrangement 5,00,000 1,00,000 Water shall be
provided everyday as per
requirement.
Retaining structures & their
repair
50,000 10,000 Retainingstructures shall
be started withmining at the site
side by side afterthe date of
consent tooperate of the
project.
Testing of air, water and noise
Parameters as per norms of HP
Pollution Control Board
1,25,000 25,000 Testing of air,water & noise
pollution will bedone twice in a
year during themonths of April
& October.
Total 8,95,000 1,79,000
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�ISASTER MANAGEMENT AND RISK ASSESSMENT
The proposed mining lease area is located on hill slope which is prone to some risk
hazards but there will not be any major risk hazard associated with the mining process. The
possible risk hazards may be as follows:
• Land slides.
• Accidents during excavation of sand.
• Accidents during loading.
• Accidents during transportation &
• Earthquakes
LAND SLIDES AND MEASURES FOR THEIR REDUCTION
As the mining area is located on hill slope and made up of jointed and fractured
quartzarenite mineral, hence, possibilities are there for the development of land slide.
Therefore, it will be in the interest of safety of the labors to maintain the height of the mining
benches as suggested in the approved mining plan i.e. 6x6 m dimensions. Besides this no
work should be carried out during monsoon and rains when the possibilities are there of
sliding down the rock mass.
ACCIDENTS DURING EXCAVATION AND MEASURES TO CONTROL THEM
Sand, when being excavated can damage the workers extracting it as lumps of over
burden can suddenly collapse. Therefore, arrangement shall be made to provide mine safety
boots and helmets for the protection of the workers excavating the mineral.
ACCIDENTS DURING LOADING & PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Accident may occur during loading and transportation of sand. The excavated sand
should be loaded in tippers carefully. So that there may not be any danger to the mine
workers. When the vehicle being loaded with sand is not filled, the worker should not be
allowed to level the loaded material.
ACCIDENTS DURING TRANSPORTATION AND THEIR SAFETY
To avoid any accident during transportation, the vehicles will be periodically checked
and maintained properly. No over loading will be allowed. The tippers/trucks will
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be covered to prevent any spillage. The speed of the vehicles will be limited to 20 Km per hr.
and drivers with proper driving licenses will be employed.
ACCIDENTAL RISK DURING EARTHQUAKES & MITIGATION MEASURES
The labors will be trained in taking the safety steps at the time of earthquakes. This
will be done with help of Mining Officer or any trained personnel in the district authority. No
solid and heavy structure will be constructed at the mining site which can cause any harm to
the labors at the time of earthquake. All labor rest shed, toilets etc. shall be constructed of
light tin sheets to avoid any danger to the workers at the mining site.
PROVISIONS UNDER CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Item Capital Cost (Rs.) Recurring Cost (Rs.)
Construction of Volly Ball ground at
Govt.Sr. Sec. School Chewa and its
maintenance.
1,00,000 10,000
Total 1,00,000 10,000
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9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)
The project will bring economical benefits to the state by way of Royalty on minor
mineral and other taxes as applicable from time to time. The local Panchayat shall
also get cess on the production of mineral on the specified rates approved by the
Government. Achieving a huge infrastructure as being envisaged by Government of
India particularly in road and building sector requires basic building material. The
mining activities as proposed/exiting are the backbone of all construction and
infrastructure projects as the raw material for construction is available only from such
mining. Sand extracted is in high demand at the local market for real estate industry.
This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the
society/economically backward population. It provides employment to the people
residing in the vicinity directly or indirectly. Thus the project brings about socio-
economic improvement of the area and will prove beneficial to the area.
Proponent: Sh. Amit Sharma,
S/O Sh. Hira Nand Sharma,
R/O Village Koron, P.O. Kumarhatti,
Tehsil & District Solan, H.P.
Place: Solan
Date:
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