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Limestone Mine (29.4151 ha) of Mr. Riaz Ahmad Panjra

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Jammu & Kashmir along with Odisha, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Bihar and Assam contributes (6%) of the total Indian deposit. Rajasthan was the leading producing state accounting for (22%) of the total production of limestone, followed by Madhya Pradesh (12%), Andhra Pradesh (11%), Karnataka & Chhattisgarh (9% each), Gujarat & Telangana (8% each), Tamil Nadu (7%), Himachal Pradesh & Maharashtra (4% each). Limestone produced in Jammu & Kashmir is suitable for cement manufacturing. [Indian Minerals Yearbook 2016, 55th Edition]

The total reserves/resources of limestone of all categories and grades as per NMI data based on UNFC system as on 1.4.2015 have been estimated at 203,224 Million Tons, of which 16,336 Million Tons (8%) are placed under reserves category and 1,86,889 Million Tons (92%) are under remaining resources category. [Indian Minerals Yearbook 2016, 55th Edition]

Project Description

The proposal is for semi‐mechanized collection of limestone mineral from Pulwama District of J&K. The lease of lime stone was granted in favor of Mr. Riaz Ahmad Panjra in an area of 29.4151 ha falling under Khasra No. 3450‐Min, 3498‐Min and 3499‐Min by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir on 28.03.2002 and lease agreement was executed on 09.09.2002. The lease will be valid for 50 years from the date of grant i.e. up to 08.09.2052 as per MMDR Act 2015. It is a captive mine to the lessee’s own cement plant M/s Cemtac Cement Pvt. Ltd adjoing lease area. The Cement Plant is located at Sulnar, Satur Marg, Khrew, Pulwama Jammu and Kashmir. (Lease deed Annexure‐1)

First Mining Plan was approved vide letter no. 614(2)/MP‐B‐135‐2001‐DDN dated 17.05.2000. The latest review & updation of mining plan in respect of limestone mine was approved vide File

no.‐614(2)/MP‐B‐135/2000‐DDN Dated 26/10/2016. (Copy of mining plan approval letter enclosed as Annexure II).

Maximum annual proposed production from the limestone mine is 0.12 Million Tons.

M/s Cemtac Cement Pvt. Ltd had applied for grant of EC to MoEF & CC for both Cement Plant expansion and extraction of limestone for the cement plant in an area 29.4151 ha. The ToR was granted by MoEF & CC vide letter no. J‐11011 /226/2012‐IA.II (I) dated 11th February 2013 for expansion of cement plant. The Public hearing was conducted on 2nd may, 2013 at Khrew, Tehsil‐ Pampore, District‐ Pulwama under the chairmanship of Additional District Magistrate Pulwama. The proposal was considered by Expert Appraisal Committee in its 43rd EAC meeting held during 2nd ‐3rd July,2015 and 47th meeting held on 3rd ‐4th September, 2015.

In the 43rd EAC meeting the committee desired additional information on the following for further consideration of the proposal:

i. EC for mine to be obtained.

ii. 1 month baseline data should be collected and submitted.

In the 47th meeting of EAC the PP vide letter dated 13th August, 2015 submitted the additional information as desired by the Committee. It was mentioned that they had yet to apply for environment clearance for the mining project. However, they had conducted PH for both mine and cement project. As per minutes of aforementioned 47th meeting, PH conducted will remain valid for both cement plant


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and mines. Further, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had considered the application based on the recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) and thereby decided to grant Environmental Clearance to the proposal of Expansion of Cement Plant.

As mentioned earlier, the existing mining lease was accorded to the PP in the year 2002, the mining activity started in the year 2003 over 29.4151 ha of land without EC, considering mining project to be a minor mineral project. However, since the mining activity is carried out for use in the cement plant, the mining comes under the major mineral project and attracts EIA Notification. Hence, the case falls under violation category. No litigation/court case is pending pertaining to the project.

A ToR Vide letter No J‐11015/25/2016‐IA.II (M) Dated 08.02.2016 was issued to Project Proponent for extraction of limestone from the lease area 29.4151 ha. The EIA was under preparation and in the mean time notification vide S.O. 804(E) dated 14.03.2017 was published. Accordingly, a fresh ToR under villation category is being submitted herewith.

It has been observed that the PP has not taken EC for mining project and started mining in 2003 and continued up to 2017 on lease area. The circular of MoEF&CC vide No. J‐20012/11/98‐ IA.II(M) dated 28.10.2004, quoted below:

The EIA Notification, 1994 as amended from time to time shall include: (i) Mining projects of major mineral with more than 5ha lease area, which have started production or increased their production and/or lease area on or after 27.01.1994.

(ii) In addition, all mining projects of major minerals of more than 5 ha lease area which have so far not obtained an environmental clearance under the EIA Notification, 1994 shall do so at the time of renewal of their lease in the context of the SC Judgment dated 18.03.2004 in W.P. 4677/1985– M.C. Mehta vs UOI & Ors.

Since lease was granted in 2002 and mining activity started in 2003 without obtaining EC as per circular as mentioned above, therefore it comes under violation category. Damage Assessment & Remediation plan on account of Violation: Under the aegis of EPA Act 1986, EIA Notification 2006 and amendments thereafter, Violation Notification vide S.O. 804(E) dated 14.3.2017 and based on the specific Terms of Reference prescribed by Expert Appraisal Committee, a separate chapter will be included in the EIA report wherein, assessment of ecological damage done by the project will be discussed. Subsequently, a remediation plan and natural and community resource augmentation plan will be given in the said chapter. As per the notification, the data collection and analysis of data for assessment of ecological damage, preparation of remediation plan and natural and community resource augmentation plan will be done by Environmental laboratory duly accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories. Here it may be worthwhile to mention that subsequent to aforementioned notification dated 14th March 2017, honorable Supreme Court passed an order for violation cases of mining for depositing the penalty based on the quantum of production done during the period of violation. The status of mining projects under violation appears to be in a flux for the time being. The proposal is considered under Category “A” as the mining lease area of 29.4151 ha situated at a distance of 4.85 km from Dachigam National Park, in addition it falls under the category of ‘Violation Cases’.



The lease area falls in Khasra No. 3450 Min, 3498 Min and 3499 Min Village Sulnar Satur Marg Khrew, Tehsil‐ Pampore & District‐ Pulwama (J&K) between the latitude is 34o02'07.11"N to 34o02'30.34" N, and longitude 75o01'51.83"E to 75o02'41.20"E. The area falls in the Survey of India Topo‐sheet no.43 N/4 (OSM sheet no. I43J4). The leasehold area displays an undulating topography. The maximum and minimum elevations in the lease are 2101.50 m RL and 1881.20m R respectively. The lease area is non‐forest government land. The lease was granted to the company for an area of 29.4151 ha on 09.09.2002 and validity of lease is for 50 years as per MMDR Act 2015 The Approved review and updation of Mining Plan from IBM for the production of 0.12 Million Tons per annum of Limestone was issued vide letter no. 614(2)/MP‐B‐135/2000‐DDN, Dated: 26 October 2016. The PP exploited 0.16 Million Tons limestone from 01‐10‐2003 to 30‐09‐2017.

During next five years, mining shall be carried out in two pits. The mining shall be carried out from top to downward through the formation of benches. No soil shall be generated due to advancement of mining faces. Small quantities of waste shall be generated & it shall be spread over the haul roads for its maintenance. The mineable reserve estimated at about 45.73 Million Tons. The life of mine is about 365 years. Method adopted will be semi‐mechanized open cast mining with small scale drilling and blasting as per need for breaking the harder rock. Drilling equipment which may use are jack hammer, compressor, excavator, and tippers. During mining there will be about 15 KLD water required per day at peak demand. The maximum strength of direct workers will be 174 majority will be hired locally. Besides there will be indirect employment on account of transportation, canteen, repair shop, security etc. The project cost is about Rs. 2.0 cr.



2. PREFEASIBILITY REPORT Introduction of Project—Background information

Jammu & Kashmir along with Odisha, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Bihar and Assam contributes (6%) of the total Indian limestone deposits. Rajasthan was the leading producing state accounting for (22%) of the total production of limestone, followed by Madhya Pradesh (12%), Andhra Pradesh (11%), Karnataka & Chhattisgarh (9% each), Gujarat & Telangana (8% each), Tamil Nadu (7%), Himachal Pradesh & Maharashtra (4% each). Limestone produced in Jammu & Kashmir is suitable for cement manufacturing. [Indian Minerals Yearbook 2016, 55th Edition]

The total reserves/resources of limestone of all categories and grades as per NMI data based on UNFC system as on 1.4.2015 have been estimated at 203,224 Million Tons, of which 16,336 Million Tons (8%) are placed under reserves category and 1,86,889 Million Tons (92%) are under remaining resources category. [Indian Minerals Yearbook 2016, 55th Edition]

Project Description

The proposal is for semi‐mechanized collection of limestone mineral from Pulwama District of J&K. The lease of lime stone was granted in favor of Mr. Riaz Ahmad Panjra in an area of 29.4151 ha falling under Khasra No. 3450‐Min, 3498‐Min and 3499‐Min by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir on 28.03.2002 and lease agreement was executed on 09.09.2002. The lease will be valid for 50 years from the date of grant i.e. up to 08.09.2052 as per MMDR Act 2015. It is a captive mine to the lessee’s own cement plant M/s Cemtac Cement Pvt. Ltd adjoing lease area. The Cement Plant is located at Sulnar, Satur Marg, Khrew, Pulwama Jammu and Kashmir. (Lease deed Annexure‐1)

First Mining Plan was approved vide letter no. 614(2)/MP‐B‐135‐2001‐DDN dated 17.05.2000. The latest review & updation of mining plan in respect of limestone mine was approved vide File

no.‐614(2)/MP‐B‐135/2000‐DDN Dated 26/10/2016. (copy of mining plan approval letter enclosed as Annexure II).

Maximum annual proposed production from the limestone mine is 0.12 Million Tons.

M/s Cemtac Cement Pvt. Ltd had applied for grant of EC to MoEF & CC for both Cement Plant expansion and extraction of limestone for the cement plant in an area 29.4151 ha. The ToR was granted by MoEF & CC vide letter no. J‐11011 /226/2012‐IA.II (I) dated 11th February 2013 for expansion of cement plant. The Public hearing was conducted on 2nd may, 2013 at Khrew, Tehsil‐ Pampore, District‐ Pulwama under the chairmanship of Additional District Magistrate Pulwama. The proposal was considered by Expert Appraisal Committee in its 43rd EAC meeting held during 2nd ‐3rd July,2015 and 47th meeting held on 3rd ‐4th September, 2015.

In the 43rd EAC meeting the committee desired additional information on the following for further consideration of the proposal:

i. EC for mine to be obtained.

ii. 1 month baseline data should be collected and submitted.

In the 47th meeting of EAC the PP vide letter dated 13th August, 2015 submitted the additional information as desired by the Committee. It was mentioned that they had yet to apply for environment



clearance for the mining project. However, they had conducted PH for both mine and cement project. As per minutes of aforementioned 47th meeting, PH conducted will remain valid for both cement plant and mines. Further, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had considered the application based on the recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) and thereby decided to grant Environmental Clearance to the proposal of Expansion of Cement Plant.

As mentioned earlier, the existing mining lease was accorded to the PP in the year 2002, the mining activity started in the year 2003 over 29.4151 ha of land without EC, considering mining project to be a minor mineral project. However, since the mining activity is carried out for use in the cement plant, the mining comes under the major mineral project and attracts EIA Notification. Hence, the case falls under violation category. No litigation/court case is pending pertaining to the project.

A ToR Vide letter No J‐11015/25/2016‐IA.II (M) Dated 08.02.2016 was issued to Project Proponent for extraction of limestone from the lease area 29.4151 ha. The EIA was under preparation and in the mean time notification vide S.O. 804(E) dated 14.03.2017 was published. Accordingly, a fresh ToR under villation category is being submitted herewith. It has been observed that the PP has not taken EC for mining project and started mining in 2003 and continued up to 2017 on lease area. The circular of MoEF&CC vide No. J‐20012/11/98‐ IA.II(M) dated 28.10.2004, quoted below: The EIA Notification, 1994 as amended from time to time shall include: (i) Mining projects of major mineral with more than 5ha lease area, which have started production or increased their production and/or lease area on or after 27.01.1994.

(ii) In addition, all mining projects of major minerals of more than 5 ha lease area which have so far not obtained an environmental clearance under the EIA Notification, 1994 shall do so at the time of renewal of their lease in the context of the SC Judgment dated 18.03.2004 in W.P. 4677/1985– M.C. Mehta vs UOI & Ors.

Since lease was granted in 2002 and mining activity started in 2003 without obtaining EC as per circular as mentioned above, therefore it comes under violation category.

Damage Assessment & Remediation plan on account of Violation: Under the aegis of EPA Act 1986, EIA Notification 2006 and amendments thereafter, Violation Notification vide S.O. 804(E) dated 14.3.2017 and based on the specific Terms of Reference prescribed by Expert Appraisal Committee, a separate chapter will be included in the EIA report wherein, assessment of ecological damage done by the project will be discussed. Subsequently, a remediation plan and natural and community resource augmentation plan will be given in the said chapter. As per the notification, the data collection and analysis of data for assessment of ecological damage, preparation of remediation plan and natural and community resource augmentation plan will be done by Environmental laboratory duly accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories. Here it may be worthwhile to mention that subsequent to aforementioned notification dated 14th March 2017, honorable Supreme Court passed an order for violation cases of mining for depositing the penalty based on the quantum of production done during the period of violation. The status of mining projects under violation appears to be in a flux for the time being.



The proposal is considered under Category “A” as the mining lease area of 29.4151 ha situated at a distance of 4.85 km from Dachigam National Park, in addition it falls under the category of ‘Violation Cases’. The lease area falls in Khasra No. 3450 Min, 3498 Min and 3499 Min Village Sulnar, Satur Marg, Khrew Tehsil‐ Pampore, District‐ Pulwama (J&K) between the latitude is 34o02'07.11"N to 34o02'30.34" N, and longitude 75o01'51.83"E to 75o02'41.20"E. The area falls in the Survey of India Topo‐sheet no.43 N/4 (OSM sheet no. I43J4). The leasehold area displays an undulating topography. The maximum and minimum elevations in the lease are 2101.50 m RL and 1881.20m R respectively. The lease area is non‐forest government land. The lease was granted to the company for an area of 29.4151 ha on 09.09.2002 and validity of lease is for 50 years as per MMDR Act 2015. The Approved review and updation of Mining Plan from IBM for the production of 0.12 Million Tons per annum of Limestone was issued vide letter no. 614(2)/MP‐B‐135/2000‐DDN, Dated: 26 October 2016. The PP exploited 0.16 Million Tons limestone from 01‐10‐2003 to 30‐09‐2017. During next five years, mining will be carried out in two pits. The mining will be carried out from top to downward through the formation of benches. No soil will be generated due to advancement of mining faces. Small quantities of waste will be generated & it will be spread over the haul roads for its maintenance. The mineable reserve estimated at about 45.73 Million Tons. The life of mine is about 365 years. Method adopted will be semi‐mechanized open cast mining with small scale drilling and blasting as per need for breaking the harder rock. Drilling will be done by jack hammer, other equipments which will be used include compressor, excavator, and tippers. During mining, about 15 KLD water will be required per day during peak demand periods. Need of the Project: There is a growing demand of Cement in the country. Production from the mine, will be used in their own plant M/s Cemtac Cements Pvt. Ltd. The project will generate direct and indirect employment which will help in escalating socio‐economic growth in the area. The strategic importance of cement plant increases in view of the fluid situation in J&K.

Demand‐Supply Gap:

Growth in consumption of mineral in cement plant is taking place in the country; therefore, there will always be demand of limestone in the country. The mined out mineral shall be used as a raw material in their own cement plant. At present the cement industry is experiencing a sort of boom due to thrust in infrastructure sector.

Imports vs. Indigenous production

There will be no import of limestone produced from the mine. Entire limestone will be consumed in the PP’s own cement plant.

Export Possibility

Since entire limestone will consumed in their cement plant hence there is no export possibility.

Domestic/ export Markets

Entire limestone from the mine will be consumed domestically in their cement plant. No export is proposed.



Employment Generation: The maximum strength of direct workers will be 174. Majority of them will be hired locally. Besides direct employment, substantial amount of indirect employment will be generated in the form of dhabas, transporters, repair shops etc. which will improve the economic conditions of the area.

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Type of Project: Present proposal pertains to mining of Limestone mineral in 29.4151 ha in vill Sulnar, district Pulwama, J&K. The project is located at 4.85 Km S from Dachigam National park hence categorized as category A for obtaining the environmental clearance as per EIA notification 2006. Location of mine is given ahead. This is an opencast semi‐mechanized mine with small scale drilling and blasting. Maximum annual proposed production is 0.12 Million Tons. (Location Plan is at Annexure V)

Interlinked Projects:

It is a captive mine of limestone mineral for a cement plant.

Lease Details:

Name of the company : M/s. Cemtac Cements Pvt. Ltd.



Name of Authorized person : Mr. Riaz Ahmad Panjra

Designation : Owner

Status of lessee : Private Company

Address : vill Sulnar Satur Marg Khrew, Tehsil‐ Pampore, District‐ Pulwama, J&K

Lease Area : 29.4151 Hectares

Date of Grant : 09.09.2002

Location : Latitude 34o02'07.11"N to 34o02'30.34"N

Longitude 75o01'51.83"E to 75o02'41.20"E

The area falls in the Survey of India Topo‐sheet no.43 N/4 (OSM sheet no. I43J4).

Village‐ Sulnar Satur Marg Khrew, Tehsil‐Pampore, District‐ Pulwama, J&K

Details of Alternate Sites

The mining of limestone for the cement plant is site specific and is dependent on availability of mineral and grant of mining lease by the State Government. In the present case PP has been granted the lease of



limestone having area 29.4151 ha at village Sulnar Satur Marg Khrew Tehsil‐ Pampore, District‐ Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. Therefore, no alternative site has been considered.

Magnitude of operation:

The mining lease has been granted over an area of 29.4151 ha. It has been proposed to extract limestone to the tune of 0.12 Million Tons Per Annum. The average number of working days in the year would be 250.

Project description with process details

Past Production: There has been past production during 2003‐2017. As per details of dispatch of limestone from Government of Jammu and Kashmir Department of Geology and Mining, Srinagar vide letter no. MJM/DGM/Sgr/F‐28/498 Dated 08‐02‐2018. The letter is enclosed as Annexure IV

S. No. Period Dispatches (Tons)

01 2003 to 2004 120

02 2004 to 2005 32

03 2005 to 2006 220

04 2006 to 2007 1670

05 2007 to 2008 2680

06 2008 to 2009 6872

07 2009 to 2010 4525

08 2010 to 2011 6321

09 2011 to 2012 11940

10 2012 to 2013 12000

11 2013 to 2014 33519.89

12 2014 to 2015 21958

13 2015 to 2016 25054

14 2016 to 2017 35295

G. Total 162206.89

PP has taken consent from SPCB on 18.02.2017. The consent letter is enclosed as Annexure III

Proposed Production: This is a new mine. The Proposed production of limestone mine will be 0.12 Million Tons.

Year Soil (Cum) Exploitation of Limestone

(Million Tons)

Total Exploitation of

Sub grade

(Million

Inter‐burden



Pit‐1 Pit‐2 Limestone

(Million Tons)

Tons) (Cum)

1st year Nil 0.023940 0.057855 0.081795 ‐ Nil

2nd year Nil 0.033345 0.068713 0.102058 ‐ Nil

3rd year Nil 0.038760 0.078375 0.117135 ‐ Nil

4th year Nil 0.041610 0.079002 0.120612 ‐ Nil

5th year Nil 0.052012 0.073388 0.125400 ‐ Nil

Total 0.189667 0.357333 0.547

The Surface & Geological Plan and the conceptual plan are shown as Annexure‐VII, VIII & IX.

Equipment: The mine will be worked by opencast semi mechanized method. Mineral shall be exploited with the adoption of drilling and blasting as per need for breaking the harder rock. ROM will be transported by trucks/tippers to their own cement plant and consumer. List of equipments is given below —

Type Make & Model Capacity Fleet

i) Excavator Tata Hitachi & Ex 200 150 HP 1 No.

ii) Compressor Atlas CApco, XA175 450cfm 125 HP 1 Nos.

iii) Tippers Tata, 112 HP 10 tons 10 Nos.

iv) Jack Hammer Atlas Cipco 300 cfm 4 Nos.

Salient Features of the proposed Working: Semi‐mechanized open cast mining with jack hammer drilling & blasting The area is rocky having no soil cover, therefore, generation of top soil will be negligible. Mining is proposed from upper level to lower levels. The height & width of benches will be kept

6.0m & 5.0 to 6.0m respectively. Approach road having width 6.0m & gradient 1:16 will be provided to join the mining faces.

No. of working day will be 250. Total no. of direct employment is about 174(skilled, semi‐skilled and unskilled.) During mining water table is not likely to get intersected. ROM will be excavated by manual method or by excavator and sent to consumer by trucks/tippers.

Raw Materials:



The important inputs required for mining of desired quantity of ore are given below.

Inputs Approx Quantity required

Water for Drinking & Domestic 8KLD

Water for Sprinkling and allied activities & Plantation 7 KLD

Market and Mode of Transport: The ore produced from this mine will be used in their own plant as a raw material and sent to their own cement plant by trucks/tippers.

Resource Optimization/Recycling: The entire lease area is rocky terrain having no soil cover, therefore, generation of top soil shall be negligible. Small quantities of waste shall be generated & used in the backfilling of the pit or maintenance of haul road.

Requirement of Water, Energy/Power: The water will be used for drinking purpose, wet drilling, sprinkling and plantation. Domestic water requirement will be 8 KLD approx. Water for sprinkling, dust suppression in the lease and green belt development in the areas will be about 7 KLD. Thus, there will be total requirement of 15 KLD water (at peak demand). Water will be sourced from their own cement plant. Electricity shall not be required as this is a semi‐mechanized mine and work will be carried out in day time. All equipments are diesel driven.

Waste Generation and Disposal: The area is stony topography having no soil cover therefore generation of top soil shall be nil. Small quantities of waste shall be generated due to advancement of mining faces & it shall be used for maintenance of haul roads therefore no such proposal has been envisaged for its separate dumping.

4. SITE ANALYSIS: Location and Connectivity of the lease is given as under:

Location and Connectivity: The area falls in the Survey of India Topo‐sheet no.43 N/4 (OSM sheet no. I43J4). The lease area is non‐forest government land. The latitude is 34o02'07.11"N to 34o02'30.34" N, and longitude 75o01'51.83"E to 75o02'41.20"E marks the lease area. There is one eco‐sensitive areas namely; Dachigam National park at a distance of 4.85 km N. NH 1A is 10.67 km SSW from the mine lease. The nearest railway station is in Pampur about 13.40 Km SWW and Kakapore railway station about 14.46 km SW from the lease area. The location plan is shown in Annexure V and 10 Km buffer zone area at Annexure VI Land use and Land ownership: It is a government land, involving 29.4151 ha. Land is mainly rocky and barren with a few patches of grazing area. The details of existing and proposed land use are given below —

S.NO. Activities As on date (in ha)

At the review of M.P. (in ha)

At conceptual stage (in ha)

1 Pits and Quarries

1.34 1.50

21.85 (4 ha plantation including dump)



2 Waste dumps Nil Nil Nil 3 Approach Road 0.294 Nil Nil 4 Reclamation/rehabilitation by

plantation including dump and 7.5m boundary

Nil Nil 7. 5651

5 Infrastructure such as office building etc.

Nil Nil Nil

Total 1.634 1.50 29.4151

Topography of the area: The topography is rough and rugged representing the typical scenario of mountainous region. The maximum and minimum elevations in the lease are 2101.50 mRL and 1881.20 mRL respectively. The lease area is non‐forest government land. The leasehold towards western side is



occupied by a prominently marked ridge trending from east to west whereas on eastern side shows uniform distribution of ridges and valleys trending between south‐west and north‐east.

Drainage: Ephemeral nala exists outside the lease area in village‐Sulnar is about 300m away towards south west direction of proposed mining area.

Geology of the area: Regional and Local Geology of the area is briefly described as under: Regional Geology: The geological formation of the area in order of their natural sequence from top to bottom area as follows: Sl. No. Formation Age

1. Recent deposits, scree, talus and clay Recent 2. Karewas (clay, silt, and sand) Pleistocene 3. Triassic formations

a) Upper (predominantly calcareous) b) Middle (calcareous & Argillaceous) c) Lower (siliceous & calcareous)

Triassic

4. Zewan series‐ Bottom argillaceous top calcareous Permian 5. Panjal traps Permocarboniferous Local Geology: The limestone of the area may be correlated with the upper Triassic formation of regional geology. Limestone: The limestone shows some minor gradational changes from argillaceous to siliceous to calcareous, due to nearness of Panjal traps. The beds have undergone minor folding puckering put the general behavior of the bedding plane is normal. The limestone deposit belongs to upper Triassic formation. The main rocks in the area and surroundings are limestone, siliceous limestone and quartzites. The limestone shows colour variation both along and across the strike. The general strike of the rock formation varies from 290 deg. to 295 deg. with dips ranging from 59 deg. – 62 deg. and direction of dip is varies from 20deg N to 25 deg N.

i) Upper Limestone: The limestone occurs towards northern flank of lease area. The limestone is fine to medium grained, grey to dark grey in colour, massive & well jointed. Three sets of joints are seen within high grade limestone. The cement of CaO varies 50.02% to 51.80%, SiO2 varies 1.98% to 2.02%, MgO Varies 1.36% to 1.70%.

ii) Middle Limestone: Fine Grained dark grey colour limestone bed underlying high grade limestone. The hanging wall contact of limestone is high grade limestone while foot wall contact is siliceous grade limestone. The CaO varies 48% to 49.70%, SiO2 varies 2.40% to 2.52% & MgO varies 1.46% to 1.82%.

iii) Lower Limestone: The band of limestone occurs below middle limestone band. Hanging wall contact is middle grade limestone while foot wall contact is not exposed. The Cao content varies 46.70% to 48.58%, SiO2 varies 3.08% TO 4.08%, & MgO varies 1.58% to 1.68%.



Structure: Limestone band forms the western limb of the plunging anticline. The corresponding eastern limb of the anticline is represented by the hillocks covering Hingpora Dudawagan to Punzoo Batapora belt and Sandram nala is flowing almost through the axis of the anticline. Moderate to steep dips (in slope) on either side of sandram valley. Exploration: In the past area is exposed by mining pits & depth of pits from 6m to 20m & limestone bearing strata is exposed in the pit. Apart from this exploration by means channels have been carried out & occurrence of limestone has been established in the lease area. However, four trial pits having dimension of 5m x 5m x 5m will be dug towards southern flank & western flank. Apart from this, two DTH holes will be drilled to ascertain grade, strike continuity & depth persistence of mineral. Quality & Grade of Mineral: The CaO content up to 46.70% & SiO2 content up to 4.08% has been considered as cut off grade & called as Cement Grade.

Reserves: The mineable reserve estimated at about 45.73 Million Tons as on date which will increase after further exploration carried out after obtaining Environmental Clearance. Life of Mine: It is about 365 years, Considering Maximum production @0.12 Million Tons/ annum. Further exploration will be carried out in future depending upon the cement requirement trend in future.

Sensitivity of Location:

The nearest water body is tributary of Jhelum river about 2.20 km E and Jhelum river is 10.81 Km SWW from the mining lease.

There is Dachigam National Park at 4.85 Km N to the lease boundary. The lease area lies in the seismic zone V.

The nearest settlement is Khrew at 3.56 km SW.

Existing Infrastructure: The area is connected with all season motor roads. The nearby villages are electrified.

Soil classification: The area proposed for mining is rocky terrain having almost devoid of soil cover. Climatic Data from Secondary sources: The South‐West monsoon changes its direction to North‐East along the lesser Himalayas due to E‐W trending syn‐axial bend of the north‐eastern Himalayas. As the Pirpanjal ranges run parallel to the direction of rain bearing monsoon, there is relatively less rainfall as compared to the eastern India, due to the obstruction of hill. The maximum temperatures in the buffer zone vary from 32O C to 35o C in the month of June and the minimum temperature vary between ‐1o C to 8o C in January. Humidity during the year varies between 40.0% to 85% avg. Months of January, February, March and July to October are comparatively more humid than other months.



Social Infrastructure Available: Nearest Public Health Centre is located in Wuyan at about 5 Km SW from this mining lease area. All other community facilities like Post office, ATM, are also available in Wuyan. Police Station and other few facilities are available in Khrew in SW direction from the lease area.

5. PLANNING BRIEF Planning Concept

Proposed project is an open cast semi‐mechanized mining with small scale drilling and blasting as per need using jack hammer, excavator, compressor and tippers etc.

Population Projection

There will be employment to about 174 persons in the mine (skilled, semi‐skilled and unskilled). Most of the labor will be employed from nearby villages hence there will be insignificant impact in increase of population.

Land use planning

Mined out area shall be backfilled with interburden & sub soil shall be carpeted over it to bring back its maximum original topography. There will be plantation in the statutory 7.5 m barrier along with benches of the pit

Assessment of Infrastructure Demand

The proposed mining activity will produce cement. There will be construction of temporary structures such as mine office, rest shelters, store etc. as per approved mine plan.

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE Industrial Area: It is a captive mining project of a cement plant. The limestone excavated will be directly supplied to cement plant, no industrial area is proposed within leasehold.

Residential Area: As most of workers are employed from nearby villages, no residential area/ housing is proposed.

Physical Infrastructure: The proposed mining activity will produce limestone for PPs own cement plant. There will be construction of temporary structures such as mine office, rest shelters, store etc. as per approved mine plan. Green Belt/Afforestation:

Proposed Plantation: Plantation shall be undertaken with in 7.5m barrier zone. The plantation raised earlier should be carefully maintained & mortalities should be replaced by fresh planting.

Year Over 7.5m strip Plantation

1st year 0.05 50

2nd year 0.05 50

3rd year 0.05 50

4th year 0.05 50



5th year 0.05 50

Total 0.25 250

Besides above, Benches after rehabilitation will be reclaimed through plantation, in addition, plantation will be undertaken in surrounding area in consultation with community.

Social Infrastructure: Due to initiation of mining project there will be an overall development in social infrastructure as a result of indirect employment.

Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of Water):

Domestic water requirement will be approx 8 KLD, Water for sprinkling & dust suppression and green belt development about 7 KLD. Thus, there will be total requirement of 15 KLD water (at peak demand). Water will be sourced from their own cement plant.

Solid Waste Management: The top soil is very less in the area. Mining shall be carried out in homogeneous grade of limestone having small quantities of waste. All quantities shall be spread over the haul roads for its maintenance and used in Plant as subgrade. Remaining waste will be used in reclamation of mined out area.

Power Requirement: No electricity is required for limestone mine. Work will be carried out in day time. All equipments are diesel driven.

Supply/Source of Energy: Overall average diesel consumption will be 800 L/day.

7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R &R) PLAN: The mining lease encompasses about 29.4151 ha area which consists of limestone. Entire lease area falls in Government land for which land will be acquired by giving mutually agreed compensation to the Government. No rehabilitation and resettlement will be needed.

8. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN Mining operations mainly contribute to generation of dust for which sprinkling of water is

proposed. Vegetative barrier is proposed for dust suppression. All the equipment’s will be of highest standard of reputed make and adhered to international

standards. Groundwater table is not going to be intersected throughout the future mining. Maintenance of approach road will be done regularly. Benches shall be rehabilitated by planting local species in place of existing rocky and barren

land. As the lease area fall in the seismic zone V which is high risk area, therefore, precautionary

measures will be adopted. Light structured houses will be constructed in place of cemented houses in and around the area, fast growing soil binding species will be planted & cemented bunds will be made at the lower side to minimize damage.

Labors will be made aware of the ways of clean and green environment.



9. ASSESSMENT OF ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE, REMEDIATION PLAN AND NATURAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE AUGMENTATION PLAN

The proposal is being submitted to MoEF&CC under violation Notification S.O. 804(E) dated 14.3.2017. Therefore, a separate chapter will be added for assessment of Damage/Compensation.

Mining is an activity, which produces a definite impact on environment. Fortunately, one of the major activity. Proposed project is an open cast semi‐mechanized mining with small scale drilling and blasting as per need. However, during the excavation and transportation dust and noise is likely to be generated. The water table in the lease area is about 1116 mRL and the ultimate depth of pit will be 1874mRL. Hence it is not going to be intersect throughout the future mining. Though the nature of impact will remain temporary in this mining activity as the excavated area shall be backfilled with interburden and sub soil/soil shall be carpeted over it to bring back its maximum original topography. The overall impact on air, water, noise, soil and land environment will be assessed. In addition, it will be weighed against the positive impact created on the socioeconomic scenario. To estimate the impact produced a framework has been designed. The framework or methodology to be used for the purpose is given ahead —

Methodology for Estimation of Impact of Activity created during Violation Period: The first part of the damage assessment will include —

The place of activity is permissible for the purpose (like it should fall in sensitive zones like Aravali notified area, etc.)

Environmental Sensitivity to be clearly defined Status of activities (in quantitative terms) undertaken during violation period and extent of

damage o Criteria to be used (given in the table ahead)

Status of deterioration of environmental parameters o Criteria to be used o Impact on Air Quality

To be compared by a nearby control area as well as anticipated pollution load during activity/construction, if any.

o Impact on Water Quality To be compared by a nearby control area as well as anticipated pollution load

during activity/construction, if any. o Impact on Noise Quality

To be compared by a nearby control area as well as anticipated pollution load during activity/construction

o Impact on Land Environment Extent of land excavation Estimated loss of top soil in cum No. of trees cut with details of their sizes like girth length and approximate

weight, etc. o Impact on Socio Economic Scenario

Negative impact like increase pollution load, vibration and public inconveniences



Positive impact in terms of increased income due to employment, or other ancillary activities. Also benefits generated due to activities undertaken under corporate social responsibility

The subsequent part of the report will include —

Remediation Plan including following: o Control measures for preventing deterioration of air quality along with approximate cost o Control measures for preventing deterioration of noise quality along with approximate

cost o Control measures for preventing deterioration of water quality along with approximate

cost o Remediation of loss of top soil, loss of vegetation including trees and their approximate

cost o Control measures for keeping community safe from adverse affects of activity

approximate cost Natural and Community Resource Augmentation Plan will include

o Various activities to be taken for augmentation of Natural Resources like water, land vegetative cover in a time bound manner and estimation of financial implication

o Activities to be taken for augmentation of community resources. The key community resources include — A physical structure or place ‐‐ a school, hospital, library, recreation center. It

might also be an unused building that could house a community centre, a community owned forest, a park, a pond, or other pasture and open space belonging to community.

A community service that makes life better for majority of community members ‐ public transportation, early childhood education center, community recycling facilities, cultural organization.

An activity that provides jobs and supports the local economy. Quantitative Assessment: Attempt will also be made to assess the impact quantitatively. The format of assessment of impact by mining activity is given ahead. Scores will be given based on the extent of activity undertaken during violation period. An overall score will be estimated as per table and criteria given ahead —

Assessment of Extent of Damage

Sl. No.

Activities Status % Score

‐ve +ve

1 Excavation

2. Blasting

3. Mining of mineral

4. Loading/Unloading



5. Ground extraction or dewatering

6. Dumping

7. Plantation/ Reclamation

8. Surface drainage

9. Transportation

10. Mineral processing

11. Road construction

12. Rain Water Harvesting

13 Check dams/building

14 Any other Environment Improving Activity

15 Any Community Development Activity

Total

Final Score after adjusting difference between ‐ve and +ve

Criteria for Scoring

Particular Status of Construction as of now

1 to 20% 21 to 40% 41 to 60% 61 to 80% 81% to 100%

Impact Score 1 2 3 4 5

Damage Scale

Particulars Score Range

Extremely Damaging ‐46 to‐60

Damaging ‐31 to‐45

Minutely damaging ‐16 to30

Not damaging significantly



10. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES. Likely date of start of Mining and likely date of completion:

After grant of EC for extraction of limestone, mining from lease area will be started after 3‐4 months.

Project Cost along with analysis in terms of Economic Viability of the Project. The project cost is about Rs. 2.0 cr. It is a captive mine of PPs own cement plant the mine will always have economic viability as the market/enduse is already assured.

11. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) The project is proposed to mine limestone in an area of 29.4151 ha. It will provide direct employment to about 174 workers. Besides, there will be indirect employment from transportation, canteen, repair shop, security etc. Most of the employment will be given to locals from the nearby village. Further, the share of indirect employment like increased purchasing power, dhabas and retail shops etc. is largely shared by local residents. The Company M/s. Cemtac Cements Pvt. Ltd. Mining Industries is committed to fulfill its responsibilities towards CSR.

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