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QUARRY PLAN OF LIMESTONE (FLAGGY LIMESTONE) QUARRY Area – 0.90 Acre, Village – Nisda

Tehsil- Arang & District – Raipur (C.G.)

Avani Geo Exploration Mining Pvt. Ltd. Page | 1Raipur (C. G.)

CHAPTER-1

GENERAL

(a) Name of Applicant Shri Krishna Dev SinghAddress Shri Krishna Dev Singh S/o

Narsingh Singh, Niwasi 21/8 Radhika Nagar, Supela Bhilai, Durg (C.G.)

Village -Tehsil -District -State ChhattisgarhPIN code 493441Phone +919893371090

(b) Status of the Applicant Individual(c) Mineral(s) which are occurring in

area and which the applicant intends to Mine

Limestone (Flaggy Limestone) (As per Schedule I Part C (2) of Chhattisgarh Minor Mineral Rules, 2015)

(d) Period of which mining lease is granted

The lease is granted for 10 years 30/03/2005 to 29/03/2015. This is a case of renewal.

(e) Name of the Recognized Qualified Person preparing the Quarry plan

Bhupendra Kumar Kashyap, Avani Geo- Exploration Mining Pvt. Limited

(f) Registration No. of Recognized Qualified Person or authorization of the state government,

RQP/DGMCG/37/2015

(g) Name of prospecting agency Not Applicable.(h) Whether area is prospected by the

Directorate Geology and Mining, If yes then enclose a certified copy of prospecting report.

Not Applicable.




CHAPTER-2

LOCATION

A. Detail of the Area

State Chhattisgarh

District Raipur

Tahsil Arang

Village Nisda

Khasra No. Part of 1340

Forest Range No

Forest Division/Circle No

Lease area (hectares) 0.90 Acre (0.364 Ha)

Whether the area is recorded to be in forest (please specify whether protected, reserve etc.)

No.

Ownership/Occupancy Govt. land 0.90 Acre (0.364 Ha)

Private land --

Forest land --

Existence of public Road/ railway line, if any, nearby and approximate distance

The area is about 46km from district HQ Raipur. The nearest railway station Belsonda is about 14 km. NH 6 (New NH 53)is about 4km.

Toposheet No with Latitude/ Longitude

Toposheet No. 64 K/4

BP. No. LATITUDE LONGITUDE

A 21° 9'38.12"N 82° 0'35.44"E

B 21° 9'38.11"N 82° 0'36.65"E

C 21° 9'36.42"N 82° 0'37.75"E

D 21° 9'36.60"N 82° 0'35.18"E

Land Use Pattern(Forest, agricultural, grading, barren, etc.)

Area of quarry lease is 0.364 ha on the Government Land.It is non forest, non agricultural area.




The Khasra-wise detail of the applied lease area is as under:

Khasra No. Area Type of land

(ha) (acres)

Part of 1340 0.364 0.90 Government Land

B. Attach a map showing boundaries of the mining lease, adjoining

area, roadways, railways, natural drainage system and other surface

features, if any. It is preferred that the area be marked on a Survey

of India topographical map or a cadastral map or forest map as the

case may be. However if none of these are available, the area should

be marked on a plan prepared especially for the purpose on a scale of

1: 50000 linking it with any important reference point available in

and around the area.

Key plan with demarcated area in Survey of India topographical map on

scale 1:50,000 is enclosed as Plate No.1

Ground Control Point:

Road crossing at about 900 m in southwest direction from the lease area.GPS

co-ordinates 21°09'19.12"N, 82°00'10.52"E (shown in the Google Map)




Infrastructure Facilities:

Sr. No.

Available Facilities Village Distance from the Area

1. District head quarter Raipur About46 km

2. Nearest Railway Station

Belsonda About 14 km

3. Tehsil Arang About 8 km

4. Nearest Airport Raipur About 38 km

5. Nearest Forest - Not available within10 km

6. Nearest River / Nala - Mahanadi river about 110 m east.




CHAPTER-3

GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION

A. Briefly describe the general topography explaining whether it is a Plain

land or hilly area and local geology of the mineral deposit within the

leasehold. Attach a geological plan on 1:1,000 scale with 1m contour

intervals.

Topography and Drainage

The area is almost a flat terrain with devoid of vegetation. It is about 1.5km

from the village Nisda which is situated in the west direction. The maximum

elevation is about 268 m from M.S.L.

The lease area has been surveyed on a scale of 1:1,000 with contour interval of

one meter.

The drainage pattern is dendritic to sub dendritic.

Climate:

The climate is sub-tropical, semi arid, continental and monsoon type. Thus, it

has hot summers, cool winters and small rainy season.

Regional Geology

Regionally, the area under study comes under the Chhattisgarh basin.

Chhattisgarh basin is the largest Purana basin of Bastar craton. The craton is

several smaller basins like Khariar, Ampani, Indravati and sabari (Sukma),

besides many outliers like Keshkal, Singanpur and Chedrapal. Chhattisgarh

basin covering as area of about 36000 sq. kmunconformably overlies the

basement granite-gneiss and volcanics of the BastarCraton.The southern and




eastern margins of the basin have depositional contact with the basement,

whereas the western and northern margins of the basin are fault bounded. The

succession of the basin comprises dominantly of sandstones, shale and

carbonates with subordinate conglomerate and tuffs at different stratigraphic

levels. The strata are gently dipping at an angle of 2-10º, however, along the NS

faults. It is bounded by the Kotri-Dongargarh orogen in the west, Satpura

mobile belt in the north, Gondwana graben of Mahanadi in the northeast and the

Eastern Ghats mobile belt in the southeast. In the south, the basin overlies the

basement gneiss enclosing the Sonakhan greenstone belt. Chhattisgarh basin is

the third largest Purana basin after the Vindhyan and Cuddapah, and extends for

about 300 km in the E-W and 200 km in the N-S directions, with an irregular

rectangular configuration.

The detailed lithostratigraphy of Chhattisgarh basin is as under:

Group Formation(thickness in m) Lithology

Raipur Group (1900 m)

Maniari Shale (70) Purple shale, dolomite, gypsum

Hirri Dolomite (70) Grey dolomite

Tarenga Shale (180)Dolomitic shale, shale-chert beds, purple shale, limestone

Chandi Limestone (670)Stromatlitic dolomite, limestone, glauconitic sandstone, shale

Gunderdehi Shale (430)Shale with limestone interbeds, arenite-shale, ignimbrite

Charmuria Limestone (490)Phosphatic limestone with shale interbeds, cherty limestone and phosphatic dolomite, chert-shale interbeds

------------------------------------------Unconformity----------------------------------------

Chandrapur Group (400 m)

Kansapathar Sandstone (200) Glauconitic sandstone

Chaporadih Shale (200) Shale with areniteinterbeds

Lohardih Conglomerate(20) Purple arkose, gritty arenite and basal conglomerate

----------------------------------------Unconformity----------------------------------------------------

Singhora Group (400

Chhuipali Shale (300) Shale with chert, limestone, dolomite, siltstone

Bhalukona Sandstone (20) Sandstone, siltstone, minor shale




m) Saraipali Shale (60) Variegated shale with siltstone, limestone, porcellanite, felsic tuff

Rehatikhol Conglomerate (20)

Felspathicarenite, arkose and basal conglomerate

----Nonconformity----

Crystalline basement of Bastorcraton

Local Geology:

The area around Nisda village comes under Charmuria Formation of Raipur

Group of Chhattisgarh Super Group. Charmuria Formation comprises of

Phosphatic limestone with shale inter-beds, cherty limestone and phosphatic

dolomite, chert-shale inter-beds.

The area showing a nature and extent of the mineral body

The area around Nisda which is situated in Tehsil Arang is covered by

limestone (flaggy limestone) of Charmuria formation of Raipur Group of

Chhattisgarh Super Group. This mineral body is homogeneous in nature. On

the basis of detailed geological mapping nearby pits etc of the area and

Lithology of the area following sequence can be established:

Soil

Limestone (Flaggy limestone)

A Surface Geological Plan and Geological Cross Section on a scale of 1:

1000 are attached, showing general topography and geology of the area.




B. Describe briefly prospecting / exploration work done to date viz. geological mapping with the evidence already existing about the mineral deposit in the area or in the vicinity.

Prospecting / exploration are not required as quarryarea is less than five

hectares. More over the existence of limestone (flaggy limestone) is well

established on the basis of old and currently worked out pits nearby the

lease area.

C. Describe briefly, exploration proposed to be carried out year wise, for the next five years indicating same on the geological plan.

No proposal for further prospecting /exploration in the area as the

existence of limestone (flaggy limestone) is well established in the

area up to the required depth or beyond it.

D. Spot or spots where the Quarrying operation is proposed and proposed maximum depth of quarrying operation.

The Limestone (flaggy limestone) is exposed in the pit up to a depth of

6m exist in the quarry area,while soil is removed in rest of the area.The

barrier zone is almost only covered by top soil. In the instance matter

the depth of Limestone (flaggy limestone) has been considered 9mbelow

top soil cover of about 3mfor the calculation of reserves. The proposed

method of quarrying will be open cast.




CHAPTER- 5

DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION PROGRAMME

Quarrying

a) Quarrying Method

Quarrying will be carried out by manually open-cast method adopting a

system of benches maintaining it to 1.5m as per rule 61(2) (ii) of

Chhattisgarh Minor Mineral Rules, 2015. Manual labors are deployed for

quarrying and handling quarry waste. Limestone (flaggy limestone) will be

loaded by labors into trucks and tippers. Trucks and tippers will be used for

transporting of Limestone (flaggy limestone). Proposed five year quarrying

layout plan has been shown in Plate No. - 7 (Five year development and

production plan) and Cross sections in plate-8.

b) A tentative scheme of quarrying, annual program and plan for excavation from year to year for ten year

The lease is granted for 10 years from the 30/03/2005 to the year

29/03/2015and it is under renewal. This working quarry which may be

mined out maximum up to a depth of about 9m or so below soil, and below

this depth very limited reserves will be available for quarrying. Hence, as per

requirement of production with the consent of quarry owner this plan is

prepared for the period of five years only and the details are depicted below:

The area is already excavated up to depth of 6m hence there is no

development work is required. The proposed method of quarry will be open

cast.




In first year of this plan period, development work by means removal of top

soil over an area about 433 m2 (1299 m3) which will be stacked on lease

boundary simultaneously Production will started on this area in which

development work is already done. The area of working will be 550m2in 1st

bench and 487 m2 in 2nd bench having bench height 1.5 m. Total production

quantity of Limestone (flaggy limestone) in this area will be 1555.5m3 (3888.75

tons).

The Bench RL will gradually be reduced from the RL 265.0m to the bottom RL

262.0m.

In second year of this plan period, there is no development program.

Production will continue onwards from 1st year production. The area of working

will be 560m2 in 1st bench and 490 m2 in 2nd bench having 1.5 m bench height.

Total production quantity of Limestone (flaggy limestone) in this area will be

1575 m3 (3937.5 tons).

The Bench RL will gradually be reduced from the RL 265.0m to the bottom RL

262.0m.

In third year of this plan period, there is no development program. Production

will continue below 2nd year production. The area of working will be 570 m2 in

a 1st bench and 485 m2 having 1.5 m bench height. Production quantity of

Limestone (flaggy limestone) in this area will be 1582.5 m3 (3956.25 tons).

The Bench RL will gradually be reduced from the RL 262.0 m to the bottom RL

259.0m.




In fourth year of this plan period, there is no development program. Production

will continue onwards & below from 1st year production pit. The area of

working will be 300 m2in 1st bench 250 m2 in 2nd bench 290 m2 in third bench

and 250 m2 in fourth bench having bench height 1.5 m. Total production

quantity of Limestone (flaggy limestone) in this area will be 1635m3 (4087.5

tons).


256.0m.

In fifth year of this plan period, there is no development program. Production

will continue onwards & below from 4th year production. The area of working

will be 524 m2 in 1st bench and 407 m2 in 2nd bench having 1.5 m bench height.

Total production quantity of Limestone (flaggy limestone) in this area will be

1396.5m3 (3491.25 tons).


256.0m.

Plate No. –7 (Development & Production Plan of five year) and Cross

sections in plate-8.

Summary of year wise working program for five year

Year Ultimate Depth of pit(mRL)

Working Area(meter square)

1styear (1st bench) 265.0 – 263.5 550

1st year (2nd bench) 263.5 – 262.0 487

2ndyear(1st bench) 265.0 – 263.5 560

2ndyear(2nd bench) 263.5 – 262.0 490




Year wise 5 year’s development and production plan and sections attached as Plates no. 7 & 8.

Production Plan for Five year

YEAR-WISE

PRODUCTION

AREA

in m2DEPTH

in (m)

VOLUME

in (m3)

SP.

GR.TONNES

TONNES/

YEAR

1styear (1st bench) 550 1.5 825 2.5 2062.50

3888.751st year (2nd bench) 487 1.5 730.5 2.5 1826.25

2ndyear(1st bench) 560 1.5 840 2.5 2100.00

3937.502ndyear(2nd bench) 490 1.5 735 2.5 1837.50

3rd year(1st bench) 570 1.5 855 2.5 2137.50

3956.253rd year(2nd bench) 485 1.5 727.5 2.5 1818.75

4th year(1st bench) 300 1.5 450 2.5 1125.00

4087.504th year (2nd bench) 250 1.5 375 2.5 937.5

3rd year(1st bench) 262.0– 260.5 570

3rd year(2nd bench) 260.5– 259.0 485

4th year(1st bench) 262.0– 260.5 300

4th year (2nd bench) 260.5– 259.0 250

4th year(3rd bench) 259.0– 257.5 290

4th year (4th bench) 257.5– 256.0 250

5th year(1st bench) 259.0 – 257.5 524

5th year (2nd bench) 257.5– 256.0 407




4th year(3rd bench) 290 1.5 435 2.5 1087.5

4th year (4th bench) 250 1.5 375 2.5 937.5

5th year(1st bench) 524 1.5 786 2.5 1965

3491.255th year (2nd bench) 407 1.5 610.5 2.5 1526.25

Total - - 7744.5 - 19361.25 19361.25

Mineable reserves and anticipated life of the quarry:

(a) Estimated Mineable Reserves : 20306.25tons (8122.5 m3)

(b) Average rate of production : 3872.25tons (1548.9m3)

During Five year plan

(c) Applied lease period : 10 years from (30/03/2005 to

29.03.2015)

(d) Anticipated life of quarry. : About 5 years

Conceptual Quarry Plan:

The estimated mineable reserves from this area are of the order of 20235

20306.25tons (8122.5 m3) and recoverable reserve (0.75%) is 15229.69 tons

(6091.87m3) up to a depth of 12m from the top surface. The conceptual

quarrying plan is prepared for the lease period of 5 years.




Ultimate pit limit is fixed keeping final pit slope at the angle of 45o. This will

cover about 0.364 ha area in five year plan period). (Please refer conceptual

Plan plate no. 9).

This plate also shows proposed dumping and program of afforestation. As post

quarrying land use, this pit may further be reclaimed by waste materials or this

may be converted into a water pond and used as a natural water harvesting

system for collection of rain water after permission of Gram Panchayat/relevant

authority. This will recharge the ground water and may be used by local people.

Due to the quarrying the generated over burden / mine waste will not be

sufficient to reclaim the working pit. No any type of rehabilitation will be

required in the proposed area because there is no any important monument,

structure or villages come in the core zone. All dump of soil will be used for

afforestation.

Exploration:

Exploration is not required as the lease area is less than 5 ha.

Drilling:

Not required.

Dumping of Waste materials:

Not required in conceptual period.

Afforestation:

Afforestation will be taken up in 0.092ha along the lease boundary during

this plan period.About200 saplings of the local species will be planted in the

proposed area. The following table describes the area proposed for quarrying

as a part of the Conceptual Quarry Plan (lease period applied for 5 years)-




Open-cast Quarry

Quarrying method is a type of manual Open- cast quarrying by a system

of benches. The depth of each bench will be maintained at 1.5m.

Loading:

Loading of Limestone (flaggy limestone) are done by local labours.

Haulage and Transporting:

Mostly trucks/ tippers will be used for transportation of loadable

Limestone (flaggy limestone) from the area to consumers.

e) Underground Workings:

Not applicable.

f) Miscellaneous Operations:

Sharpening and tempering of excavating tools, cleaning the area of loose

boulders, maintaining of quarry path, sprinkling of water for dust

suppression, plantation and watering of sapling etc and also causal labors

under the supervision of mate / foreman are the mandatory operations to be

Particulars Area required in hect. DuringFive Year Plan Period

Quarrying 0.183Dumping (soil) ---Afforestation 0.092 ( along lease boundary)




carried out during the quarrying operations. The quarry operation is always

above the water table as water table is quite deep and there will be no

chance of encountering the water table. Hence no arrangements will be

required for dewatering the quarry pit, but in case of heavy rains and

further seepage of water the quarry owner will have to provide a small

diesel pump with the following specifications for dewatering the quarry

working pit:

Motor : 5HP

Suction : 50mm

Delivery: 40mm

Total Head: 20m

Pumping Capacity:500 liters per minute.




CHAPTER- 6

MANPOWER DEPLOYMENT

State average daily employment and statutory personals:

The quarrying activity has fare chances of employment of local people. In this

quarry also about 18 unskilled labors will be required for quarrying of stone and

for loading the stones on trucks etc. At least one skilled person will be required

for supervision purpose, maintenance of record of production and shipment etc.

CHAPTER- 7

USE OF MINERAL

Describe the utilization of mineral and type of industry.

Limestone (flaggy limestone) has the great importance in constructions of

building, as it has the property of taking good polish. This polished stone have a

very good demand in the market. The raw Limestone (flaggy limestone)also has

market to be used as “Farshi Pathar”. Hence small scale mining of Limestone

(flaggy limestone) is a good source of earning specially for local villagers for

their livelihood.




CHAPTER-8

WASTE DISPOSAL ARRANGEMENTS

a) Selection of dumping site:

The top soil which is already has been removed. So no dumping of soil

required. (Plate no. 7).

b) Maximum height and spread of soil dump:

Soil is already removed in previous year.

c) Stacking of sub-grade materials:

About 25 % waste material will be generated. This sub grade material is

nothing but the broken pieces of Limestone (flaggy limestone). This is

sellable material and can be easily marketed by the mine owner. Hence it is

proposed to stack this sub grade material temporary in a suitable place.

d) Selection of site for stacking:

Not required as sub grade materials can be easily marketed by the mine

owner.

e) Height and spread of stacks:

Not applicable.




CHAPTER-9

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

The environment management plan is a complete package of impact

mitigations, waste minimisation, management and institutional measures to be

taken during implementation and operation of mining to eliminate the adverse

environmental impacts or to reduce them to the acceptable level.

The environmental features which are likely to be affected by mining activities

are land use, topography, drainage pattern, soil, air quality, water resources and

water quality, ecology and human health.

All the above mentioned features are addressed in this plan to ensure the

sustainable development and judicious utilisation of non-renewable resources

with keeping the pollution level within permissible assimilative limit. The

details are summarising below:

1. Quarrying Area:

The lease area is 0.364 ha. It is a non forest, non agricultural Government

land. The area is flat terrain with devoid of vegetation.

No any area of archaeological important structure, sanctuaries, reserve forest is

lying within 10 km radius.




2. Land Use Pattern:

3. Human Settlement:

Nearest village Nisda is present about 1.5 km west of the lease area. No

villages or human dwelling are within the quarry lease area. So there will not

be any need for re-settlement. The human settlement in the buffer zone is

given below. (Within the radius of 5km)

Articles Land use at the end of 5 years in Hect.

Forest Land

Government Land

A. Lease Area 0.364 Nil 0.364

B. Quarrying& allied1. Area under pits 0.183 Nil 0.183

2. Area for dumping - Nil -

3. Area for road - Nil -

4. Area for Infrastructure

- Nil -

5. Plantation 0.092(Along lease boundary)

Nil 0.092(Along lease boundary)

6. Storage of Mineral Nil

7. Storage of fines - Nil -

8. Crushing unit - Nil -

9. Remaining area - Nil -

10. Untouched Area 0.089 Nil 0.089

Total 0.364 0.364




4. Land Environment:

The proposed quarrying operations will only be confined to the quarry area

of 0.364 ha and it is not going to affect the surrounding areas. However, as a

result of quarry operation the original profile of land will be altered. Inside

the area, the proposed production will be carried out by excavation and

dumping of waste material will be on the selected part within the lease area.

The reclamation of the entire area is not possible due to non availability of

sufficient quantity of material / waste rock; hence, at the end of the secession

of quarry, this pit may further be converted into a water pond and used as a

natural water harvesting system for collection of rain water. This will

recharge the ground water and may be used by local people.

The extents of land use in hectare for quarrying purposes in each 5 year plan

periods are given below-

Sr. No.

Name of village Distance(km) Direction

1 Nisda 1.5 W

2 Gobinda 3.5 SW

3 Paragaon 4.0 NW

4 Pandhi 5.0 NW

Particulars Area required in hect. DuringFive Year Plan Period

Quarrying 0.183Dumping (soil) ---Afforestation 0.092 ( along lease boundary)




5. Air Environment:

From the proposed open cast quarry operation, the main air pollutant would be

dust or particulate matter generated by rock/waste extraction, handling

operations, transportation and screening of the ore. The emissions of sulphur

dioxide (SO2), Oxides of nitrogen (NO2) contributed by diesel operated

excavation/loading equipment and vehicles moving on haul roads are marginal

but to keep the things within limits is proposed to use following mitigation

measures to control the air quality:

1. Regular water sprinkling to suppress the dust on haul roads, service

roads and mining face by sprinklers and truck mounted water tankers.

2. Grading of haul roads, service roads time to time, to remove the

accumulated dusty materials.

3. Proper maintenance of the earth moving equipments and vehicles,

checking of exhaust emission and imposing of speed restrictions on

them.

4. Avoiding of overloading of dumpers during the transportation.

5. Development of green belt along quarrying area boundary and soil

dumps.

6. Periodical monitoring of air quality to take steps to control the

pollutants.

6. Water Environment:

Likely impact of quarrying on water table

The area does not falls in notified area under Water Act 1974.The quarrying

activity will be confined to the lease area and there are no perennial streams or

nalas present over there. No ground water pollution will be there as the water




table is much below the lowest quarry bench level and rock or waste/soil dump

of this deposit does not contain any harmful ingredients, which could leach

down to pollute the ground water.Even than strict care will be taken to avoid

contamination of any foreign material with the ground water if at all the ground

water intersect during the mining.

Details of modification/diversion of natural drainage system /Obstruction of water channels and measures taken

No modification / diversion are required.

Measures taken for minimizing silting and contamination of water

Not required.

Top Soil Management:

The lease area is already developed hence there is no provision for waste

material dumping.

Requirement of water for quarrying operations

Water is not required for quarrying operation. Although small quantity of

water is required for drinking and dust suppression purpose which will be

meet out from the bore well/river nearby.

Tailing Dam Management:

No tailing dam is proposed.





Water is not required for quarrying operation. Although small quantity of

water is required for drinking and dust suppression purpose which will be

meet out from the river nearby.

Source of Water

Nearby the area under study, Mahanadi river exist about 110 m in east of the

area.This water may be used for dust suppression and afforestation purposes,

whereas, water for drinking purpose may be taken up from dug well of bore

hole from the nearby village. Statutory permissions will be taken up for use

of water according to the act and rules applicable.

7. Noise & Vibration:

No generation of noise and vibration as the quarrying activity and loading of

flagstone will be done manual. Transport vehicles may generate noise which is

within the permissible norm of limit.

Storage of explosive (like capacity and type of explosive magazine)

Not applicable.

8. Human Environment:

The contributing factors that affect the health of people are dust, gaseous

pollutants, noise in the mine. These are categorized as occupational hazards.

The various quarrying operations like loading/unloading and vehicle

movement involve risks and will have to be performed with safety norms.

First –Aid kit and emergency medicines will be kept at quarry site along




with a display board showing the contact no of nearby Medical Doctor /

Hospital.

9. Social Infrastructure

It is expected that the project will lead to much needed employment

opportunities in the villages which will contribute to the socio-economic

development of this area.

Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan

Not required as the area is away from village and free from rehabilitation.

Stabilization and Vegetation of dumps:

Dump slopes will be stabilized by planting saplings, grass and good root

bearing saplings such as local species. Retention wall will be made along the

dump to channelize the rainwater out of the dumping area if required.

Development of green belt along lease boundary by planting about 200 trees

during this plan period.

Sewerage System

In view of the personals engaged in the project the sewerage system will be

developed nearby the quarry area. This may avoid polluting the land / water /

air of the area.

Environmental Monitoring:

To assess the prevailing quality of the air, water, noise etc. a regular

monitoring of these parameters will be made to arrive at improvement/

protection measure.




CHAPTER-10

Measures to be taken for reclamation of land

Mined out land

The estimated mineable reserve in the area is 20306.25 tons (8122.5 m3).A total

of 0.183 ha area has been earmarked for quarry workings in five year plan

period, whereas, a maximum production level of about 4087.50 ton (1635 m3)

will be achieved in five year. Ultimate pit limit is fixed keeping pit slope at the

angle of 45o.

Storage and prevention of topsoil

The top soil has already been removed in previous year. About 0.092 ha area

will be planned to utilize for afforestation purposes along lease boundary. For

preventing of erosion of soil retention wall will be made along lease boundary.

Proposal for reclamation of land affected by quarrying activities during and at the end of the quarry lease

At the cessation of quarrying operations after the extraction of mineral the

consolidated waste dumps will be stabilized and plantation will be taken up

above them. The step benches will be made and Afforestation work will be

carried out on them. Care will be taken to transfer the topsoil preserved

separately to put it back on the mined out area and the dump surfaces along with

the grass cover.




CHAPTER-11

Quarrying Closure Plan

Introduction

The area applied of 0.364 hectare falls between the Latitude 21° 9'36.60"N to

21° 9'38.12"N and Longitude 82° 0'35.18"E to 82° 0'37.75"E,in the survey of

India Toposheet No. 64K /4. The area comes under Arang Tehsil of District

Raipur (C.G.).

This Quarry Plan is prepared along with Progressive Quarry Closure Plan.

Land Use:

The estimated mineable reserve in the area is 20306.25tons (8122.5 m3).A

total of 0.183 ha area has been earmarked for quarry workings in five year

plan period, whereas, a maximum production level of about 4087.50 ton

(1635 m3) will be achieved in five year.

Quarrying Method:

Quarrying will be carried out by manual open-cast using trucks and tippers

for transporting of Limestone (flaggy limestone). The bench height will be

maintained at 1.5m.

Reasons for Closure:

This mine will not be blocked during this plan period and may go further if the

lease will be renewed as per the prevailing acts and rules but as the area is very

small and a limited mineable reserved will be left after the plan period this




quarry may be abandoned Hence detailed mine closure plan is not required at

this stage.

Statutory Obligation:

Any legal statutory obligations from State Government, Mineral Resource

Department, Ministry of Environment & Forest, State and Central Pollution

Control Board or by any other Govt. Organization will be implemented.

Closure Plan Preparation:

Applicant

Shri Krishna Dev Singh

Tehsil- Arang

District- Raipur

(Chhattisgarh)

RQP:

Bhupendra Kumar Kashyap,

Avani Geo Exploration mining Pvt. Ltd

RQP/DGMCG/37/2015

Quarry Description

Geology: Please refer chapter 3.0 of the quarry plan.

Reserves: Please refer chapter 4.0 of the quarry plan.

Environmental Parameters: Please refer chapter 9.0 of the quarry plan.

Infrastructure:

Statutory Buildings will be built of Temporary structures, which can be

dismantled easily and sold as scrap at the final stage of closure.




Quarry Machinery:

The exploitation of Limestone (flaggy limestone) will be manually by open-

cast method hence no mining machinery will be required. Trucks and tippers

will be hired for transporting of Limestone (flaggy limestone). After the

quarry closure, these will be returned back to their respective owners.

Safety and Security:

The total area excavated will be fenced properly with single opening left for

the workers engaged in closure plan work.

Disaster Management & Risk Assessment:

No high risk accidents are anticipated, as the project is an open cast manual

type of mining operation in a fairly stable area and free from land

subsidence, earthquake etc. no tailing dam is proposed and risks associated

with it will not come into picture.

However, in case anything happens then the designated Mines Manager will

take care and manage the situation. A communication and transport facility

owner will be provided to them at their disposal which will help in

evacuating persons involved in any accidents.

Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance:

During such time, the area will be fenced and temporary staff will be

arranged for taking care and maintenance.

Financial Assurance

Financial Assurance of Rs. 25000.00/- will be submitted to the authorities as

the lease area is 0.364 ha. (25000.00 Rs. Per hectare as per Rule 29 (1) of

Chhattisgarh Minor Mineral Rules 2015).

QUARRY PLAN OF LIMESTONE (FLAGGY LIMESTONE) QUARRY

Area – 0.90 Acre, Village – Nisda


CHAPTER-1

GENERAL

(a)

Name of Applicant


Address

Shri Krishna Dev Singh S/o Narsingh Singh, Niwasi 21/8 Radhika Nagar, Supela Bhilai, Durg (C.G.)

Village

-

Tehsil

-

District

-

State

Chhattisgarh

PIN code

493441

Phone

+919893371090

(b)

Status of the Applicant

Individual

(c)

Mineral(s) which are occurring in area and which the applicant intends to Mine

Limestone (Flaggy Limestone) (As per Schedule I Part C (2) of Chhattisgarh Minor Mineral Rules, 2015)

(d)

Period of which mining lease is granted

The lease is granted for 10 years 30/03/2005 to 29/03/2015. This is a case of renewal.

(e)

Name of the Recognized Qualified Person preparing the Quarry plan

Bhupendra Kumar Kashyap, Avani Geo- Exploration Mining Pvt. Limited

(f)

Registration No. of Recognized Qualified Person or authorization of the state government,

RQP/DGMCG/37/2015

(g)

Name of prospecting agency

Not Applicable.

(h)

Whether area is prospected by the Directorate Geology and Mining, If yes then enclose a certified copy of prospecting report.

Not Applicable.

CHAPTER-2

LOCATION

A. Detail of the Area

State

Chhattisgarh

District

Raipur

Tahsil

Arang

Village

Nisda

Khasra No.

Part of 1340

Forest Range

No

Forest Division/Circle

No

Lease area (hectares)

0.90 Acre (0.364 Ha)

Whether the area is recorded to be in forest (please specify whether protected, reserve etc.)

No.

Ownership/Occupancy

Govt. land

0.90 Acre (0.364 Ha)

Private land

--

Forest land

--

Existence of public Road/ railway line, if any, nearby and approximate distance

The area is about 46km from district HQ Raipur. The nearest railway station Belsonda is about 14 km. NH 6 (New NH 53)is about 4 km.

Toposheet No with Latitude/ Longitude

Toposheet No. 64 K/4

BP. No.

LATITUDE

LONGITUDE

A

21° 9'38.12"N

82° 0'35.44"E

B

21° 9'38.11"N

82° 0'36.65"E

C

21° 9'36.42"N

82° 0'37.75"E

D

21° 9'36.60"N

82° 0'35.18"E

Land Use Pattern

(Forest, agricultural, grading, barren, etc.)

Area of quarry lease is 0.364 ha on the Government Land.

It is non forest, non agricultural area.

The Khasra-wise detail of the applied lease area is as under:

Khasra No.

Area

Type of land

(ha)

(acres)

Part of 1340

0.364

0.90

Government Land

B. Attach a map showing boundaries of the mining lease, adjoining area, roadways, railways, natural drainage system and other surface features, if any. It is preferred that the area be marked on a Survey of India topographical map or a cadastral map or forest map as the case may be. However if none of these are available, the area should be marked on a plan prepared especially for the purpose on a scale of 1: 50000 linking it with any important reference point available in and around the area.

Key plan with demarcated area in Survey of India topographical map on scale 1:50,000 is enclosed as Plate No.1

Ground Control Point:

Road crossing at about 900 m in southwest direction from the lease area.GPS co-ordinates 21°09'19.12"N, 82°00'10.52"E (shown in the Google Map)

Infrastructure Facilities:

Sr. No.

Available Facilities

Village

Distance from the Area

1.

District head quarter

Raipur

About46 km

2.

Nearest Railway Station

Belsonda

About 14 km

3.

Tehsil

Arang

About 8 km

4.

Nearest Airport

Raipur

About 38 km

5.

Nearest Forest

-

Not available within 10 km

6.

Nearest River / Nala

-

Mahanadi river about 110 m east.

CHAPTER-3

GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION

A. Briefly describe the general topography explaining whether it is a Plain land or hilly area and local geology of the mineral deposit within the leasehold. Attach a geological plan on 1:1,000 scale with 1m contour intervals.

Topography and Drainage

The area is almost a flat terrain with devoid of vegetation. It is about 1.5km from the village Nisda which is situated in the west direction. The maximum elevation is about 268 m from M.S.L.

The lease area has been surveyed on a scale of 1:1,000 with contour interval of one meter.

The drainage pattern is dendritic to sub dendritic.

Climate:

The climate is sub-tropical, semi arid, continental and monsoon type. Thus, it has hot summers, cool winters and small rainy season.

Regional Geology

Regionally, the area under study comes under the Chhattisgarh basin. Chhattisgarh basin is the largest Purana basin of Bastar craton. The craton is several smaller basins like Khariar, Ampani, Indravati and sabari (Sukma), besides many outliers like Keshkal, Singanpur and Chedrapal. Chhattisgarh basin covering as area of about 36000 sq. kmunconformably overlies the basement granite-gneiss and volcanics of the BastarCraton.The southern and eastern margins of the basin have depositional contact with the basement, whereas the western and northern margins of the basin are fault bounded. The succession of the basin comprises dominantly of sandstones, shale and carbonates with subordinate conglomerate and tuffs at different stratigraphic levels. The strata are gently dipping at an angle of 2-10º, however, along the NS faults. It is bounded by the Kotri-Dongargarh orogen in the west, Satpura mobile belt in the north, Gondwana graben of Mahanadi in the northeast and the Eastern Ghats mobile belt in the southeast. In the south, the basin overlies the basement gneiss enclosing the Sonakhan greenstone belt. Chhattisgarh basin is the third largest Purana basin after the Vindhyan and Cuddapah, and extends for about 300 km in the E-W and 200 km in the N-S directions, with an irregular rectangular configuration.

The detailed lithostratigraphy of Chhattisgarh basin is as under:

Group

Formation(thickness in m)

Lithology

Raipur Group (1900 m)

Maniari Shale (70)

Purple shale, dolomite, gypsum

Hirri Dolomite (70)

Grey dolomite

Tarenga Shale (180)

Dolomitic shale, shale-chert beds, purple shale, limestone

Chandi Limestone (670)

Stromatlitic dolomite, limestone, glauconitic sandstone, shale

Gunderdehi Shale (430)

Shale with limestone interbeds, arenite-shale, ignimbrite

Charmuria Limestone (490)

Phosphatic limestone with shale interbeds, cherty limestone and phosphatic dolomite, chert-shale interbeds

------------------------------------------Unconformity----------------------------------------

Chandrapur

Group (400 m)

Kansapathar Sandstone (200)

Glauconitic sandstone

Chaporadih Shale (200)

Shale with areniteinterbeds

Lohardih Conglomerate(20)

Purple arkose, gritty arenite and basal conglomerate

----------------------------------------Unconformity----------------------------------------------------

Singhora Group (400 m)

Chhuipali Shale (300)

Shale with chert, limestone, dolomite, siltstone

Bhalukona Sandstone (20)

Sandstone, siltstone, minor shale

Saraipali Shale (60)

Variegated shale with siltstone, limestone, porcellanite, felsic tuff

Rehatikhol Conglomerate (20)

Felspathicarenite, arkose and basal conglomerate

----Nonconformity----

Crystalline basement of Bastorcraton

Local Geology:

The area around Nisda village comes under Charmuria Formation of Raipur Group of Chhattisgarh Super Group. Charmuria Formation comprises of Phosphatic limestone with shale inter-beds, cherty limestone and phosphatic dolomite, chert-shale inter-beds.

The area showing a nature and extent of the mineral body

The area around Nisda which is situated in Tehsil Arang is covered by limestone (flaggy limestone) of Charmuria formation of Raipur Group of Chhattisgarh Super Group. This mineral body is homogeneous in nature. On the basis of detailed geological mapping nearby pits etc of the area and Lithology of the area following sequence can be established:

Soil

Limestone (Flaggy limestone)

A Surface Geological Plan and Geological Cross Section on a scale of 1: 1000 are attached, showing general topography and geology of the area.

B. Describe briefly prospecting / exploration work done to date viz. geological mapping with the evidence already existing about the mineral deposit in the area or in the vicinity.

Prospecting / exploration are not required as quarryarea is less than five hectares. More over the existence of limestone (flaggy limestone) is well established on the basis of old and currently worked out pits nearby the lease area.

C. Describe briefly, exploration proposed to be carried out year wise, for the next five years indicating same on the geological plan.

No proposal for further prospecting /exploration in the area as the existence of limestone (flaggy limestone) is well established in the area up to the required depth or beyond it.

D. Spot or spots where the Quarrying operation is proposed and proposed maximum depth of quarrying operation.

The Limestone (flaggy limestone) is exposed in the pit up to a depth of 6m exist in the quarry area,while soil is removed in rest of the area.The barrier zone is almost only covered by top soil. In the instance matter the depth of Limestone (flaggy limestone) has been considered 9mbelow top soil cover of about 3mfor the calculation of reserves. The proposed method of quarrying will be open cast.

CHAPTER-4

RESERVES

The thickness of soil is about 3 meters in this area below which Limestone (flaggy limestone) is observed. For computing the reserve of Limestone (flaggy limestone) in the quarry area with volumetric method is adopted by taking depth 9m and Bulk density is considered as 2.5 tones/cum.

Geological Reserve of Limestone (flaggy limestone) in Quarry as on date:

A) Geological Reserve of Limestone (flaggy limestone) in fresh area

Area (m2) x depth = Volume (m3) x specific gravity = Tonnage

2544 x 9= 22896 x 2.5 = 57240 tons

B) Geological Reserve below the working pit

Area (m2) x depth = Volume (m3) x specific gravity = Tonnage

1097 x 3= 3291x 2.5 = 8227.5 tons

Available Geological Reserve comes to (A+B) 65467.5 tons

Blockage of Reserve

a. Reserve Blocked in Mine Limit (7.5m) & below soil bench

Area (m2) x depth x specific gravity = Tonnage

1113 x 9 x 2.5 = 25042.5 tons

b. Reserve Blocked in Mine Limit below the working pit

Area (m2) x depth x specific gravity = Tonnage

661 x 3 x 2.5 = 4957.5 tons

Total blocked in mine limit = 30000 tons

c. Reserve Blocked in Benches

Benches

Area

Depth

Sp. Gravity

Tons

1st bench

176

7.5

2.5

3300.0

2nd bench

165

6.0

2.5

2475

3rd bench

154

4.5

2.5

1732.5

4th bench

257

3.0

2.5

1927.5

5th bench

231

1.5

2.5

866.25

Total

10301.25

d. Reserve Blocked Due to Tamarind Tree

216 x 9 x 2.5 = 4860 tons

Total Blocked Reserve (a+b+c+d) = 45161.25 Tons

Mineable Reserve= (Geological reserve– Blocked reserve)

=65467.5– 45161.25

= 20306.25 Tons (8122.5 m3)

Recoverable Reserve = 20306.25x 0.75(25 % quarrying loss)

=15229.6 Tons (6091.8 m3)

CHAPTER- 5

development and production programme

Quarrying

a) Quarrying Method

Quarrying will be carried out by manually open-cast method adopting a system of benches maintaining it to 1.5m as per rule 61(2) (ii) of Chhattisgarh Minor Mineral Rules, 2015. Manual labors are deployed for quarrying and handling quarry waste. Limestone (flaggy limestone) will be loaded by labors into trucks and tippers. Trucks and tippers will be used for transporting of Limestone (flaggy limestone). Proposed five year quarrying layout plan has been shown in Plate No. - 7 (Five year development and production plan) and Cross sections in plate-8.

b) A tentative scheme of quarrying, annual program and plan for excavation from year to year for ten year

The lease is granted for 10 years from the 30/03/2005 to the year 29/03/2015and it is under renewal. This working quarry which may be mined out maximum up to a depth of about 9m or so below soil, and below this depth very limited reserves will be available for quarrying. Hence, as per requirement of production with the consent of quarry owner this plan is prepared for the period of five years only and the details are depicted below:

The area is already excavated up to depth of 6m hence there is no development work is required. The proposed method of quarry will be open cast.

In first year of this plan period, development work by means removal of top soil over an area about 433 m2 (1299 m3) which will be stacked on lease boundary simultaneously Production will started on this area in which development work is already done. The area of working will be 550m2in 1st bench and 487 m2 in 2nd bench having bench height 1.5 m. Total production quantity of Limestone (flaggy limestone) in this area will be 1555.5m3 (3888.75 tons).

The Bench RL will gradually be reduced from the RL 265.0m to the bottom RL 262.0m.

In second year of this plan period, there is no development program. Production will continue onwards from 1st year production. The area of working will be 560m2 in 1st bench and 490 m2 in 2nd bench having 1.5 m bench height. Total production quantity of Limestone (flaggy limestone) in this area will be 1575 m3 (3937.5 tons).

The Bench RL will gradually be reduced from the RL 265.0m to the bottom RL 262.0m.

In third year of this plan period, there is no development program. Production will continue below 2nd year production. The area of working will be 570 m2 in a 1st bench and 485 m2 having 1.5 m bench height. Production quantity of Limestone (flaggy limestone) in this area will be 1582.5 m3 (3956.25 tons).

The Bench RL will gradually be reduced from the RL 262.0 m to the bottom RL 259.0m.

In fourth year of this plan period, there is no development program. Production will continue onwards & below from 1st year production pit. The area of working will be 300 m2in 1st bench 250 m2 in 2nd bench 290 m2 in third bench and 250 m2 in fourth bench having bench height 1.5 m. Total production quantity of Limestone (flaggy limestone) in this area will be 1635m3 (4087.5 tons).


In fifth year of this plan period, there is no development program. Production will continue onwards & below from 4th year production. The area of working will be 524 m2 in 1st bench and 407 m2 in 2nd bench having 1.5 m bench height. Total production quantity of Limestone (flaggy limestone) in this area will be 1396.5m3 (3491.25 tons).


Plate No. –7 (Development & Production Plan of five year) and Cross sections in plate-8.

Summary of year wise working program for five year

Year

Ultimate Depth of pit

(mRL)

Working Area

(meter square)

1styear (1st bench)

265.0 – 263.5

550

1st year (2nd bench)

263.5 – 262.0

487

2ndyear(1st bench)

265.0 – 263.5

560

2ndyear(2nd bench)

263.5 – 262.0

490

3rd year(1st bench)

262.0– 260.5

570

3rd year(2nd bench)

260.5– 259.0

485

4th year(1st bench)

262.0– 260.5

300

4th year (2nd bench)

260.5– 259.0

250

4th year(3rd bench)

259.0– 257.5

290

4th year (4th bench)

257.5– 256.0

250

5th year(1st bench)

259.0 – 257.5

524


257.5– 256.0

407

Year wise 5 year’s development and production plan and sections attached as Plates no. 7 & 8.

Production Plan for Five year

YEAR-WISE PRODUCTION

AREA in m2

DEPTH in (m)

VOLUME in (m3)

SP. GR.

TONNES

TONNES/

YEAR

1styear (1st bench)

550

1.5

825

2.5

2062.50

3888.75

1st year (2nd bench)

487

1.5

730.5

2.5

1826.25

2ndyear(1st bench)

560

1.5

840

2.5

2100.00

3937.50

2ndyear(2nd bench)

490

1.5

735

2.5

1837.50

3rd year(1st bench)

570

1.5

855

2.5

2137.50

3956.25

3rd year(2nd bench)

485

1.5

727.5

2.5

1818.75

4th year(1st bench)

300

1.5

450

2.5

1125.00

4087.50


250

1.5

375

2.5

937.5

4th year(3rd bench)

290

1.5

435

2.5

1087.5

4th year (4th bench)

250

1.5

375

2.5

937.5

5th year(1st bench)

524

1.5

786

2.5

1965

3491.25


407

1.5

610.5

2.5

1526.25

Total

-

-

7744.5

-

19361.25

19361.25

Mineable reserves and anticipated life of the quarry:

(a) Estimated Mineable Reserves

: 20306.25tons (8122.5 m3)

(b) Average rate of production

: 3872.25tons (1548.9m3)

During Five year plan

(c) Applied lease period

: 10 years from (30/03/2005 to

29.03.2015)

(d) Anticipated life of quarry. : About 5 years

Conceptual Quarry Plan:

The estimated mineable reserves from this area are of the order of 20235 20306.25tons (8122.5 m3) and recoverable reserve (0.75%) is 15229.69 tons (6091.87m3) up to a depth of 12m from the top surface. The conceptual quarrying plan is prepared for the lease period of 5 years.

Ultimate pit limit is fixed keeping final pit slope at the angle of 45o. This will cover about 0.364 ha area in five year plan period). (Please refer conceptual Plan plate no. 9).

This plate also shows proposed dumping and program of afforestation. As post quarrying land use, this pit may further be reclaimed by waste materials or this may be converted into a water pond and used as a natural water harvesting system for collection of rain water after permission of Gram Panchayat/relevant authority. This will recharge the ground water and may be used by local people.

Due to the quarrying the generated over burden / mine waste will not be sufficient to reclaim the working pit. No any type of rehabilitation will be required in the proposed area because there is no any important monument, structure or villages come in the core zone. All dump of soil will be used for afforestation.

Exploration:

Exploration is not required as the lease area is less than 5 ha.

Drilling:

Not required.

Dumping of Waste materials:

Not required in conceptual period.

Afforestation:

Afforestation will be taken up in 0.092ha along the lease boundary during this plan period.About200 saplings of the local species will be planted in the proposed area. The following table describes the area proposed for quarrying as a part of the Conceptual Quarry Plan (lease period applied for 5 years)-

Particulars

Area required in hect. During

Five Year Plan Period

Quarrying

0.183

Dumping (soil)

---

Afforestation

0.092 ( along lease boundary)

Open-cast Quarry

Quarrying method is a type of manual Open- cast quarrying by a system of benches. The depth of each bench will be maintained at 1.5m.

Loading:

Loading of Limestone (flaggy limestone) are done by local labours.

Haulage and Transporting:

Mostly trucks/ tippers will be used for transportation of loadable Limestone (flaggy limestone) from the area to consumers.

e) Underground Workings:

Not applicable.

f) Miscellaneous Operations:

Sharpening and tempering of excavating tools, cleaning the area of loose boulders, maintaining of quarry path, sprinkling of water for dust suppression, plantation and watering of sapling etc and also causal labors under the supervision of mate / foreman are the mandatory operations to be carried out during the quarrying operations. The quarry operation is always above the water table as water table is quite deep and there will be no chance of encountering the water table. Hence no arrangements will be required for dewatering the quarry pit, but in case of heavy rains and further seepage of water the quarry owner will have to provide a small diesel pump with the following specifications for dewatering the quarry working pit:

Motor : 5HP

Suction : 50mm

Delivery: 40mm

Total Head: 20m

Pumping Capacity:500 liters per minute.

CHAPTER- 6

manpower deployment

State average daily employment and statutory personals:

The quarrying activity has fare chances of employment of local people. In this quarry also about 18 unskilled labors will be required for quarrying of stone and for loading the stones on trucks etc. At least one skilled person will be required for supervision purpose, maintenance of record of production and shipment etc.

CHAPTER- 7

use of mineral

Describe the utilization of mineral and type of industry.

Limestone (flaggy limestone) has the great importance in constructions of building, as it has the property of taking good polish. This polished stone have a very good demand in the market. The raw Limestone (flaggy limestone)also has market to be used as “Farshi Pathar”. Hence small scale mining of Limestone (flaggy limestone) is a good source of earning specially for local villagers for their livelihood.

CHAPTER-8

WASTE DISPOSAL ARRANGEMENTS

a) Selection of dumping site:

The top soil which is already has been removed. So no dumping of soil required. (Plate no. 7).

b) Maximum height and spread of soil dump:

Soil is already removed in previous year.

c) Stacking of sub-grade materials:

About 25 % waste material will be generated. This sub grade material is nothing but the broken pieces of Limestone (flaggy limestone). This is sellable material and can be easily marketed by the mine owner. Hence it is proposed to stack this sub grade material temporary in a suitable place.

d) Selection of site for stacking:

Not required as sub grade materials can be easily marketed by the mine owner.

e) Height and spread of stacks:

Not applicable.

CHAPTER-9

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

The environment management plan is a complete package of impact mitigations, waste minimisation, management and institutional measures to be taken during implementation and operation of mining to eliminate the adverse environmental impacts or to reduce them to the acceptable level.

The environmental features which are likely to be affected by mining activities are land use, topography, drainage pattern, soil, air quality, water resources and water quality, ecology and human health.

All the above mentioned features are addressed in this plan to ensure the sustainable development and judicious utilisation of non-renewable resources with keeping the pollution level within permissible assimilative limit. The details are summarising below:

1. Quarrying Area:

The lease area is 0.364 ha. It is a non forest, non agricultural Government land. The area is flat terrain with devoid of vegetation.

No any area of archaeological important structure, sanctuaries, reserve forest is lying within 10 km radius.

2. Land Use Pattern:

Articles

Land use at the end of 5 years in Hect.

Forest Land

Government Land

A. Lease Area

0.364

Nil

0.364

B. Quarrying& allied

1. Area under pits

0.183

Nil

0.183

2. Area for dumping

-

Nil

-

3. Area for road

-

Nil

-

4. Area for Infrastructure

-

Nil

-

5. Plantation

0.092

(Along lease boundary)

Nil

0.092

(Along lease boundary)

6. Storage of Mineral

Nil

7. Storage of fines

-

Nil

-

8. Crushing unit

-

Nil

-

9. Remaining area

-

Nil

-

10. Untouched Area

0.089

Nil

0.089

Total

0.364

0.364

3. Human Settlement:

Nearest village Nisda is present about 1.5 km west of the lease area. No villages or human dwelling are within the quarry lease area. So there will not be any need for re-settlement. The human settlement in the buffer zone is given below. (Within the radius of 5km)

Sr. No.

Name of village

Distance(km)

Direction

1

Nisda

1.5

W

2

Gobinda

3.5

SW

3

Paragaon

4.0

NW

4

Pandhi

5.0

NW

4. Land Environment:

The proposed quarrying operations will only be confined to the quarry area of 0.364 ha and it is not going to affect the surrounding areas. However, as a result of quarry operation the original profile of land will be altered. Inside the area, the proposed production will be carried out by excavation and dumping of waste material will be on the selected part within the lease area.

The reclamation of the entire area is not possible due to non availability of sufficient quantity of material / waste rock; hence, at the end of the secession of quarry, this pit may further be converted into a water pond and used as a natural water harvesting system for collection of rain water. This will recharge the ground water and may be used by local people.

The extents of land use in hectare for quarrying purposes in each 5 year plan periods are given below-

Particulars

Area required in hect. During

Five Year Plan Period

Quarrying

0.183

Dumping (soil)

---

Afforestation

0.092 ( along lease boundary)

5. Air Environment:

From the proposed open cast quarry operation, the main air pollutant would be dust or particulate matter generated by rock/waste extraction, handling operations, transportation and screening of the ore. The emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), Oxides of nitrogen (NO2) contributed by diesel operated excavation/loading equipment and vehicles moving on haul roads are marginal but to keep the things within limits is proposed to use following mitigation measures to control the air quality:

1. Regular water sprinkling to suppress the dust on haul roads, service roads and mining face by sprinklers and truck mounted water tankers.

2. Grading of haul roads, service roads time to time, to remove the accumulated dusty materials.

3. Proper maintenance of the earth moving equipments and vehicles, checking of exhaust emission and imposing of speed restrictions on them.

4. Avoiding of overloading of dumpers during the transportation.

5. Development of green belt along quarrying area boundary and soil dumps.

6. Periodical monitoring of air quality to take steps to control the pollutants.

6. Water Environment:

Likely impact of quarrying on water table

The area does not falls in notified area under Water Act 1974.The quarrying activity will be confined to the lease area and there are no perennial streams or nalas present over there. No ground water pollution will be there as the water table is much below the lowest quarry bench level and rock or waste/soil dump of this deposit does not contain any harmful ingredients, which could leach down to pollute the ground water.Even than strict care will be taken to avoid contamination of any foreign material with the ground water if at all the ground water intersect during the mining.

Details of modification/diversion of natural drainage system /Obstruction of water channels and measures taken

No modification / diversion are required.

Measures taken for minimizing silting and contamination of water

Not required.

Top Soil Management:

The lease area is already developed hence there is no provision for waste material dumping.


Water is not required for quarrying operation. Although small quantity of water is required for drinking and dust suppression purpose which will be meet out from the bore well/river nearby.

Tailing Dam Management:

No tailing dam is proposed.


Water is not required for quarrying operation. Although small quantity of water is required for drinking and dust suppression purpose which will be meet out from the river nearby.

Source of Water

Nearby the area under study, Mahanadi river exist about 110 m in east of the area.This water may be used for dust suppression and afforestation purposes, whereas, water for drinking purpose may be taken up from dug well of bore hole from the nearby village. Statutory permissions will be taken up for use of water according to the act and rules applicable.

7. Noise & Vibration:

No generation of noise and vibration as the quarrying activity and loading of flagstone will be done manual. Transport vehicles may generate noise which is within the permissible norm of limit.

Storage of explosive (like capacity and type of explosive magazine)

Not applicable.

8. Human Environment:

The contributing factors that affect the health of people are dust, gaseous pollutants, noise in the mine. These are categorized as occupational hazards. The various quarrying operations like loading/unloading and vehicle movement involve risks and will have to be performed with safety norms. First –Aid kit and emergency medicines will be kept at quarry site along with a display board showing the contact no of nearby Medical Doctor / Hospital.

9. Social Infrastructure

It is expected that the project will lead to much needed employment opportunities in the villages which will contribute to the socio-economic development of this area.

Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan

Not required as the area is away from village and free from rehabilitation.

Stabilization and Vegetation of dumps:

Dump slopes will be stabilized by planting saplings, grass and good root bearing saplings such as local species. Retention wall will be made along the dump to channelize the rainwater out of the dumping area if required.

Development of green belt along lease boundary by planting about 200 trees during this plan period.

Sewerage System

In view of the personals engaged in the project the sewerage system will be developed nearby the quarry area. This may avoid polluting the land / water / air of the area.

Environmental Monitoring:

To assess the prevailing quality of the air, water, noise etc. a regular monitoring of these parameters will be made to arrive at improvement/ protection measure.

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Measures to be taken for reclamation of land

Mined out land

The estimated mineable reserve in the area is 20306.25 tons (8122.5 m3).A total of 0.183 ha area has been earmarked for quarry workings in five year plan period, whereas, a maximum production level of about 4087.50 ton (1635 m3) will be achieved in five year. Ultimate pit limit is fixed keeping pit slope at the angle of 45o.

Storage and prevention of topsoil

The top soil has already been removed in previous year. About 0.092 ha area will be planned to utilize for afforestation purposes along lease boundary. For preventing of erosion of soil retention wall will be made along lease boundary.

Proposal for reclamation of land affected by quarrying activities during and at the end of the quarry lease

At the cessation of quarrying operations after the extraction of mineral the consolidated waste dumps will be stabilized and plantation will be taken up above them. The step benches will be made and Afforestation work will be carried out on them. Care will be taken to transfer the topsoil preserved separately to put it back on the mined out area and the dump surfaces along with the grass cover.

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Quarrying Closure Plan

Introduction

The area applied of 0.364 hectare falls between the Latitude 21° 9'36.60"N to 21° 9'38.12"N and Longitude 82° 0'35.18"E to 82° 0'37.75"E,in the survey of India Toposheet No. 64K /4. The area comes under Arang Tehsil of District Raipur (C.G.).

This Quarry Plan is prepared along with Progressive Quarry Closure Plan.

Land Use:

The estimated mineable reserve in the area is 20306.25tons (8122.5 m3).A total of 0.183 ha area has been earmarked for quarry workings in five year plan period, whereas, a maximum production level of about 4087.50 ton (1635 m3) will be achieved in five year.

Quarrying Method:

Quarrying will be carried out by manual open-cast using trucks and tippers for transporting of Limestone (flaggy limestone). The bench height will be maintained at 1.5m.

Reasons for Closure:

This mine will not be blocked during this plan period and may go further if the lease will be renewed as per the prevailing acts and rules but as the area is very small and a limited mineable reserved will be left after the plan period this quarry may be abandoned Hence detailed mine closure plan is not required at this stage.

Statutory Obligation:

Any legal statutory obligations from State Government, Mineral Resource Department, Ministry of Environment & Forest, State and Central Pollution Control Board or by any other Govt. Organization will be implemented.

Closure Plan Preparation:

Applicant


Tehsil- Arang

District- Raipur

(Chhattisgarh)

RQP:

Bhupendra Kumar Kashyap,

Avani Geo Exploration mining Pvt. Ltd

RQP/DGMCG/37/2015

Quarry Description

Geology: Please refer chapter 3.0 of the quarry plan.

Reserves: Please refer chapter 4.0 of the quarry plan.

Environmental Parameters: Please refer chapter 9.0 of the quarry plan.

Infrastructure:

Statutory Buildings will be built of Temporary structures, which can be dismantled easily and sold as scrap at the final stage of closure.

Quarry Machinery:

The exploitation of Limestone (flaggy limestone) will be manually by open-cast method hence no mining machinery will be required. Trucks and tippers will be hired for transporting of Limestone (flaggy limestone). After the quarry closure, these will be returned back to their respective owners.

Safety and Security:

The total area excavated will be fenced properly with single opening left for the workers engaged in closure plan work.

Disaster Management & Risk Assessment:

No high risk accidents are anticipated, as the project is an open cast manual type of mining operation in a fairly stable area and free from land subsidence, earthquake etc. no tailing dam is proposed and risks associated with it will not come into picture.

However, in case anything happens then the designated Mines Manager will take care and manage the situation. A communication and transport facility owner will be provided to them at their disposal which will help in evacuating persons involved in any accidents.

Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance:

During such time, the area will be fenced and temporary staff will be arranged for taking care and maintenance.

Financial Assurance

Financial Assurance of Rs. 25000.00/- will be submitted to the authorities as the lease area is 0.364 ha. (25000.00 Rs. Per hectare as per Rule 29 (1) of Chhattisgarh Minor Mineral Rules 2015).

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ANY OTHERS RELEVANT INFORMATION

No other relevant information is required.

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Signature

Recognized Qualified Person

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