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INDEX
S. NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO.
1.0 Executive Summary 1
2.0 Introduction of the Project 2
2.1 Geology of the area 3
2.2 Estimation of reserves 3
2.3 Proposed Method of Mining 3
2.4 Requirements for the project 4
2.5 Environment Management plan 5
3.0 Introduction of the project/ background information 6
i. Identification of Project Proponent 6
ii. Identification of Project 7
iii. Brief Description of the Nature of Project 7
iv. Need for the Project & Its Importance to the Country/ Region 7
v. Demand – Supply Gap 7
vi. Imports vs. Indigenous Production 7
vii. Export Possibility 7
viii. Domestic/Export Markets 8
ix. Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the Project 8
3.0 Project Description 8
i. Type of Project including Interlinked and Independent Projects, If Any 8
ii. Location (Map Showing General Location, Specific Location, and Project Boundary & Project Site
Layout) with Coordinates 9
iii. Details of Alternative Sites Considered 10
iv. Size or Magnitude of Operation 10
v. Project Description with Process Details 10
vi. Raw Material Required along with Estimated Quantity, Likely Source, Marketing Area of Final
Products, Mode of Transport of Raw Material and Finished Product 11
vii. Resources Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse Envisaged in the Project, If Any, should be Briefly
Outlined 11
viii. Availability of Water Its Source, Energy /Power Requirement and Source should be given 11
ix. Quantity of Waste to be generated (Liquid And Solid) and Scheme for their Management/Disposal 11
4.0 Site Analysis 11
i. Connectivity 11
ii. Land Form, Land Use And Land Ownership 12
iii. Topography 12
iv.
Existing Land Use Pattern {Agriculture, Non-Agriculture, Forest, Water Bodies (Including Area
Under Crz)}, Shortest Distances from the Periphery of the Project to Periphery of The Forests,
National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary, Eco Sensitive Areas, Water Bodies (Distance from the Hfl of the
River), Crz. In Case Of Notified Industrial Area, A Copy of the Gazette Notification
12
v. Existing Infrastructure 15
vi. Soil Classification 15
vii. Climatic Data From Secondary Sources 15
viii. Social Infrastructure Available 15
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5.0 Planning Brief 15
i. Planning Concept (Type of Industries, Facilities, and Transportation etc.) Town and Country
Planning/Development Authority Classification 15
ii. Population Projection 15
iii. Land Use Planning (Break Up along with Green Belt Etc.) 15
iv. Assessment Of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) 16
v. Amenities/Facilities 16
6.0 Proposed Infrastructure 16
i. Industrial Area (Processing Area) 16
ii. Residential area (Non Processing area) 16
iii. Greenbelt Development 16
iv. Social Infrastructure 16
v. Drinking Water 17
vi. Sewerage System 17
vii. Industrial Waste Management 17
viii. Solid waste management 17
ix. Power Requirement & Source 17
7.0 Rehabilitation And Resettlement (R & R) Plan 17
(I) Policy To Be Adopted (Central/State )In Respect of the Project Affected Persons including Home
Oustees, Land Oustees and Landless Laborers (Brief Outline to be given) 17
8.0 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates 17
(I) Likely Date of Start of Construction and Likely Date of Completion (Time Schedule for the Project to
be given) 17
(Ii) Estimated Project Cost 17
9.0 Analysis Of Proposal 18
(i) Financial and Social Benefits With Special Emphasis on the Benefit to the Local People Including
Tribal, Population, If Any in the Area 18
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO.
1 Salient Features of the Project 1
2 Mining details 4
3 List of Machinery 4
4 Land details 12
5 Environmental Settings 12
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO.
1 Location Map 9
2 Environment Settings map 14
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
Pre Feasibility Report
M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited
Unit- Sewagram Cement Works 1
PRE – FEASIBILITY REPORT
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Table – 1
Salient features of the project
S. No. Particulars Details
A. Nature of the Project Pozzolana Clay Mining Project
B. Size of the Project
1. Mining Lease area 432.30 ha
2. Proposed Production capacity 1.692 MTPA
C. Location Details
1. Villages Kharai & Vayor
2. Taluka Lakhpat & Abdasa
3. District Kachchh
4. State Gujarat
5. Latitude & Longitude Latitude 23°25’24” N - 23°27’17” N;
Longitude 68°39’31” E - 68°40’48” E
6. Toposheet No. 41A/10 & 41A/11 (Restricted)
D. Environmental Settings of the Area
1. Nearest National Highway National highway -8A passing through lease
area.
2. Nearest Railway Station Bhuj Railway Station (~103 km in ESE direction)
3. Nearest Airport Bhuj Airport, Bhuj (Gujarat) (~103 km in ESE
direction)
4. National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary,
Biosphere Reserves etc.) within 10
km radius.
None within 10 km radius of the proposed
mining lease boundary.
5. Reserved / Protected Forest within
10km radius
Two reserved Forests exist within 10 km radius of proposed mining lease boundary.
� Harudi RF (~5.5 km in North direction),
� Maniyar RF (~4.5 km in NW direction)
6. Nearest Town / City City: Bhuj (~103 km in ESE direction)
7. Nearest River/Dam/Reservoir � Berwall Nadi (~2.2 km in NNW direction)
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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S. No. Particulars Details
� Kasadwali Nadi (~8.0 km in NW direction)
� Golay Nadi (~ 6.0 km in West direction)
� Bhalyawal Talav (~3.0 km in West direction)
� Rakhadi Nadi (Adjacent to mining site in West
direction)
� Khari River (~5.5 km in SE direction)
� Barkhan Nadi (~5.0 km in SSE direction)
within the study area.
8. Seismic Zone Zone – V as per IS: 1893 (Part-I) : 2002
D. Cost Details
1. Total Project Cost Rs. 18 Crores/-
2. Cost for Environment Protection
Measures
Capital Cost: Nearly Rs. 50Lakh/-
Recurring Cost: Nearly Rs. 4.0Lakh/Annum
E. Requirements of The Project
1. Water Requirement
30 KLD which will be obtained from existing
desalination plant.
2. Power Requirement NIL
3. Man Power Requirement
31 persons.
Preference will be given to local people on basis
of their experience & eligibility.
2.0 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT
M/s. UltraTech Cement Ltd. (UTCL) has proposed a Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML area
432.30 ha) with Production Capacity of 1.692 MTPA near villages Kharai & Vayor,
Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District - Kachchh (Gujarat).
Letter of Intent (LOI) for the grant of mining lease over the said area has been granted
to M/s Jaypee Gujarat Cement Plant for a period of 20 years by the Industries & Mines
Department, Government of Gujarat vide its letter no. MCR/2011/1044/CHH dated
28.11.2011. Later, the application of transfer of LOI to M/s. UltraTech Cement Ltd. via
letter dated 08.10.2014 has been submitted to Industry and Mines Department,
Gandhinagar, Gujarat and the transfer is under process.
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
Pre Feasibility Report
M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited
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2.1 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA
REGIONAL GEOLOGY
The Stratigraphic sequence in this area according to Geological Survey (GSI) is as
follows- In Kachchh region the Jurassic and associated rocks have been exposed in
three anticline chains of ridges trending in east-west direction. The island Patcham,
Khadir, Bela and Chorar comprises of Northern chain. The middle chain consists of the
most prominent ridge extending for about 193km from habo in the East to Lakhpat in
the west. The southernmost chain forms a 64km long Katrol – Charwar range.
LOCAL GEOLOGY
The local geology of the ML area is established through the detailed exploration
carried out in the area. The area is covered with yellowish soil of average 1meter
thickness.
The next horizon consists of Pozzolona Clay which is Light grey to dark grey in colour
with average thickness of 10mtrs.
The lower most zones consist of weathered sandstone and found below11 m and this
sand stone found up to the depth of drilling.
The generalized succession from top to below can be summarized as follows:
1. Yellowish soil 2. Light grey to dark grey colored Pozzolona Clay 3. Weathered sandstone
2.2 ESTIMATION OF RESERVES
As per Approved Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan, total geological
reserves of Pozzolona Clay are calculated as 65.71 million tonnes.
Mineable reserves calculated are 56.13 Million Tonnes. Out of total mineable reserves,
7.61 million tonnes will be excavated in the first 5 year mine plan period and the
remaining 48.52 million tonnes of reserves will last for further 28.7 years @ 1.69 million
tonnes / year.
2.3 Proposed Method of Mining
Mining operations shall be carried out by mechanized opencast method, utilizing
Hydraulic excavator. The development activities during ensuing mine plan period shall
involve removal of overburden comprising of top soil of thickness 1.0 meters. Other
development activities include preparation of access roads, haul roads, short ramps
etc. Reclamation and rehabilitation of the mined out area, abandoned benches/valley
area shall be parallel activities while mining.
Mining details have been given in Table 2.
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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Table: 2
Mining Details
S. No. Particulars Details
1. Method of Mining Mechanized Opencast mining
2. Proposed Pozzolona clay
Production per year
1.69 MTPA
3. Drilling & Blasting No drilling & blasting involved
4. Bench Height 3.50 mts.
5. Bench Width Not less than bench height
6. Elevation Range 42 mRL to 48 mRL
Reference: Approved Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan
2.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT
2.4.1 LAND REQUIREMENT
Total mining lease area is 432.30 ha, in which 337.9911 ha is Govt. landand rest 94.3089
ha is private land which falls in spreads in villages Kharai & Vayor.
2.4.2 WATER REQUIREMENT
Total water requirement after proposed project will be 30 KLD which will be sourced
from existing desalination plant which will be sourced from the sea.
2.4.3 MAN POWER REQUIREMENT
The manpower of approx. 31 persons will be required for the proposed mining project
which will be taken from nearby villages. Preference will be given to local people on
basis of their experience & eligibility.
2.4.4 MACHINERIES
The various major mine machineries after the expansion will be as:
TABLE - 3
List of Machinery
S. No. Description of
equipment
Capacity / Size Requirement
(No.s)
1. Excavator
Hydraulic
Excavator
3 m3 bucket
capacity
2
2. Transportation
Tippers 16 m3 10
3. Miscellaneous Equipment
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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S. No. Description of
equipment
Capacity / Size Requirement
(No.s)
a) Dozer D – 7 H 1
b) Water Tanker 16,000 litres 1
c) Diesel Tanker 50,000 litres 1
d) Road Grader - 1
e) D.G. Set 12.5 KVA 1
Source: Approved Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan
2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
2.5.1 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
Following measures will be taken to control air/fugitive pollution during mining
operation:
� No drilling & blasting will be carried out in the lease area.
� All the haul roads in the lease area will be made compact and water spraying will
be done, therefore, generation of dust by movement of truck which carry
mineral outside the lease area will be less.
� The vehicles used for transportation will be checked for overloading.
� The mine machineries and vehicles will be properly maintained so as to minimize
generation of gaseous emissions.
� Plantation will be done on both sides of the roads to arrest air borne dust and
prevent its spread outside the lease area.
� Ambient air will be done as per guidelines of Central Pollution Control Board.
2.5.2 WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT
� No water effluent will be generated from the mining process.
� There is no seasonal nalla flowing through the mining lease area.
� Three dry ponds are present in the area which will not be disturbed till the end of
life of the mine.
� Garland Drains will be provided all around the pits and dumps.
� Septic tanks and soak pits have been provided for disposal of domestic waste
water generated from toilets.
� The rain water collected in mines pit will be used for plantation, dust suppression
work, etc.
2.5.3 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL
� No Drilling & Blasting will be carried out in the lease area.
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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� Proper maintenance of all machines will be carried out which will help in
reducing generation of noise during operations.
� Workers exposed to high noise levels are being provided with ear plugs.
� Adequate silencers will be provided in all the diesel engines.
� Greenbelt will be developed around periphery of the lease area and along the
road sides, which will help as a barrier.
� Periodical monitoring will be done.
2.5.4 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT/PLANTATION
� Greenbelts will be developed all around periphery of the mining lease area and
along the road side.
� Plantation will be developed on the safety barrier areas along the national
highway and ponds.
� Proper fencing and regular watering of plant species will be done.
� Survival rate of the species will be monitored and dead species will be replaced
by new ones.
� Native species will be preferred for plantation purposes.
3.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION
(I) Identification of Project Proponent
� The Aditya Birla Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate. It is the eighth-
largest cement producer in the world. Global in vision, rooted in Indian values, the
Group is driven by a performance ethic pegged on value creation for its multiple
stakeholders. A US$ 35 billion conglomerate, with a market capitalization of US$
226 billion as on 31st March 2011. It is anchored by an extraordinary force of 133,000
employees worldwide. About 60 per cent of its revenues flow from its operations
outside India.
� UltraTech Cement Ltd. is a flagship company of Aditya Birla Group and it is the
largest cement manufacturing company in India and the 10th largest in the world
ranking with present annual capacity of 62 Million Ton Per Annum (MTPA). UTCL is
spread over 13 States and 4 Countries.
� It has 12 Integrated Cement Plants, one White Cement Plant, 12 Clinker Grinding
Units and 5 Bulk Terminals in India and other Cement Plant, Clinker Grinding Units
and Bulk Terminal are in different parts of the World.
� All the cement plants are ISO 14001 Environment Management Systems certified &
adhere to OHSAS 18001 standards & have ISO 9001 certification. Combined market
share of the cement business is around 19%. Apart from India, Company has
presence in UAE, Bahrain, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka with 1 Integrated Plant, 4
Grinding Units and 1 Bulk Terminal.
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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� In addition to cement, UltraTech is the largest player of Ready Mix Concrete
Business with 73 plants across India. The Premium Brands are UltraTech Cement,
Birla Super, UltraTech Concrete, Birla super ready mix concrete, Birla White
Cement, Birla White Wall Care Putty.
(ii) Identification of Project
This is a proposed Pozzolana Clay mine of lease area of 432.30 ha located in villages
Kharai & Vayor, Taluka – Lakhpat & Abdasa, District – Kachchh (Gujarat).
UTCL has taken over it from M/s Jaypee Cement Corporation Limited (JCCL) through
demerger through Implementation agreement in September, 2014.
(iii) Brief Description of the Nature of Project
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) with production capacity of 1.692
MTPA located near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District -
Kachchh (Gujarat).
As per EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006, as amended from time to time, this
project falls under Category “A”, Project or Activity 1(a) – 3.
(iv) Need for the Project & Its Importance to the Country/ Region
The mined out Pozzolana clay from the proposed mine will be used as a raw material
in the manufacturing of Pozolana cement in the interlinked cement plant.
In order to meet requirement of Pozzolana clay for manufacturing of Cement, UTCL
has proposed Pozzolana Clay Mining Project (Area: 432.30 ha) with Production
Capacity of 1.692 MTPA located at Villages villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat &
Abdasa, District - Kachchh (Gujarat).
(v) Demand – Supply Gap
Considering the demand of Pozzolana clay which is in sufficient availability in the area,
it is very much essential to have such mining projects to sustain its integrated cement
manufacturing industry.
(vi) Imports vs. Indigenous Production
The Pozzolana clay will be utilized in the integrated cement plant as UTCL as an
additive to fulfill the requirement of clay.
(vii) Export Possibility
No, the Pozzolana clay out the proposed mine will be used for the integrated cement
plant only.
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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(viii) Domestic/Export Markets
UTCL is planning to expand its cement production capacity, to increase the lead in the
region and logistic gain. The proposed cement production will cater to the cement
demands in the various states of the country.
Moreover, pozzolana clay will be only utilized in the integrated cement plant. Thus,
there will be no other users for the mineral from this mine. No export market will be
involved
(ix) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the Project
The manpower of approx. 31 persons will be required for the proposed mining
project which will be taken from nearby villages. Preference will be given to local
persons on basis of their experience & eligibility.
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
(i) Type of Project Including Interlinked And Independent Projects, If Any
Integrated Cement Plant at Village- Vayor, Taluka- Abdasa, District- Kachchh,
Gujarat.
(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary
& project site layout) with coordinates
Location details:
Villages Kharai - Vayor
Tehsil Lakhpat & Abdasa
District Kutchh
State Gujarat
Latitude 23°25’24” N - 23°27’17” N
Longitude 68°39’31” E - 68°40’48” E
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
Pre Feasibility Report
M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited
Unit- Sewagram Cement Works 9
Figure no. 1: Location Map
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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(iii) Details of Alternate Sites Considered
No alternative site has been taken into consideration as this is a location specific
Pozzolana clay mineral mining project.
(iv) Size or Magnitude of Operation
Proposed Kharai - Vayor Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production
capacity 1.692 MTPA.
(v) Project Description with Process Detail
This is a proposed Pozzolana clay mining project, using opencast mechanized
method of mining by hydraulic excavator.
Pozzolana Clay Reserves
Based on the exploration carried the reserves estimated are:
Total Geological reserves : 65.71 million tons
Mineable reserves : 56.13 million tons
Rated production capacity (Proposed) : 1.692 MTPA
Life of mine : 33 years
Method of Mining
Pozzolana clay bed is overlain by top soil upto the depth of 1 meter. Mining will be
done using hydraulic excavator making suitable benches of height 3.5 mts and
width not less than the height. Two hydraulic excavators of 3 cubic meter bucket
capacity will be used for excavation, which also load the mineral into the tippers,
which in turn transport the mineral from the mine to the cement plant.
Type of working: Mechanized opencast mining
Process:
� Excavation by hydraulic excavator of about 3 cubic meter bucket capacity.
� Loading will be done by hydraulic excavator.
� Transportation through road by using 16 cubic metres capacity tippers.
Stacking of Minerals rejects & disposal of waste
No stacking of mineral will be done in the lease area.
Use of Mineral
The Pozzolana clay is meant for captive consumption and will be used for cement
manufacturing at the company's own cement plant.
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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(vi) Raw Material Required Along With Estimated Quantity, Likely Source, Marketing
Area of Final Products, Mode of Transport of Raw Material and Finished Product
� This is a mining project, and no raw material will be required.
� The Pozzolana clay excavated from the lease area at the rate of 1.692 MTPA
will be used in interlinked cement plant, so no marketing area will be required.
� It will be transported through tippers from mine to the cement plant via road.
(vii) Resources Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse Envisaged in the Project, if any,
should be briefly Outlined
� No waste water will be generated during mining operation.
� Domestic waste water generated from toilets will be disposed in soak pits via
septic tank
� Top soil removed will be stacked properly within the mining lease area and
will be used for greenbelt/plantation purposes.
(viii) Availability of Water Its Source, Energy /Power Requirement and Source
A. Water requirement:
Total water requirement of proposed mining project will be 30 KLD which will be
sourced from existing desalination plant which will be sourced from the sea.
B. Energy requirement: NIL
(ix) Quantity of Waste to Be Generated (Liquid and Solid) And Scheme for Their
Management/Disposal:
� No liquid waste will be generated from the mining process.
� Waste water generated from toilets will be disposed in soak pits via septic
tank
� Top soil excavated will be stacked properly within the mining lease area and
will be used for greenbelt/ plantation purposes.
� The mineral rejects generated will be stacked properly within the mining lease
area and will be used for back filling purposes.
4.0 SITE ANALYSIS
(i) Connectivity
National highway - 8A passing through lease area. Bhuj Airport is 103 km from the
mining lease area. Bhuj Railway Station is at the distance of 103 km from the
mining lease area. The site is well connected with communication facilities like
telephone, fax, wireless and telex, and as such, no constraints are envisaged in
this aspect as the Taluka and district headquarter accessible through the site.
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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(ii) Land Form, Land Use and Land Ownership
Total mining lease area is 432.30 ha which spreads in villages Kharai & Vayor.
TABLE – 4
Land Details
Name of the
Village Govt. Land Private Land Total
Kharai &
Vayor 337.9911 94.3089 432.30 ha
Source: Approved Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan
(iii) Topography
The mining lease area is 432.30 ha which is mostly a flat terrain.
(iv) Existing Land Use Pattern {Agriculture, Non-Agriculture, Forest, Water Bodies
(Including Area Under CRZ)}, Shortest Distances From The Periphery Of The
Project To Periphery Of The Forests, National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary, Eco
Sensitive Areas, Water Bodies (Distance From The HFL Of The River), CRZ. In
Case Of Notified Industrial Area, A Copy Of The Gazette Notification
TABLE - 5
Environmental Settings
S. No. Particulars Details
1. Nearest National Highway National highway -8A passing through lease
area.
2. Nearest Railway Station Bhuj Railway Station (~103 Km in ESE
direction)
3. Nearest Airport Bhuj Airport (~103 km in ESE direction)
4. National Park, Wild Life
Sanctuary, Biosphere
Reserves etc.) within 10 km
radius.
No National Parks, Wild Life Sanctuaries,
Biosphere Reserves etc. falls within 10 km
radius of the proposed mining lease
boundary.
5. Reserved / Protected Forest
within 10km radius
Two Reserved Forest falls within 10 km radius of the proposed mining lease boundary: � Harudi Reserved Forest (~ 5.5 km in North
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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S. No. Particulars Details
(Boundary to boundary
distance)
direction) � Maniyara Reserved Forest (~4.5 km in NW
direction)
6. Nearest Town / City Town: Vayor (~2 km in SE direction)
City: Bhuj (~103 km in ESE direction)
7. Waterbody present within
10 km radius
� Berwall Nadi (~2.2 km in NNW direction) � Kasadwali Nadi (~8.0 km in NW direction) � Golay Nadi (~ 6.0 km in West direction) � Bhaltawal Talav (~ 3.0 km in West
direction) � Rakhadi Nadi (Adjacent to mining site in
West direction) � Khari River (~5.5 km in SSE direction) � Barkhan Nadi (~5.0 km in SSE direction)
8. Seismic Zone Project Area Falls Under Seismic Zone –V
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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Figure No. 2: Environment Settings Map
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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(v) Existing Infrastructure:
National highway - 8A passing through lease area. Nearest town is Vayor (~2 km
in SE direction).
(vi) Soil Classification
The area is semi-arid with Sandy (brown colored) soil type.
(vii) Climatic Data from Secondary Sources
The climate in Gujarat involves diverse conditions. The winters are mild, pleasant,
and dry with average daytime temperatures around 29 °C (84 °F) and nights
around 12 °C (54 °F) with 100 percent sunny days and clear nights. District Kutch is
arid with large annual variations in rainfall and moderate humidity. This is one of
the hottest areas of India - with maximum temperature averaging 31.8°C and
peaking at 44.6 °C (May 22, 1959). Average minimum temperature is 19.0 °C.
Average annual rainfall is 355.6mm.
There are three main seasons namely summer, monsoon and winter. January is
the coldest month, with temperature falling below 4 °C whereas May is the
hottest month of the year.
(viii) Social Infrastructure Available
Telephone and medical facilities are available in the nearby towns. Adequate
infrastructure is already present at the existing cement plant premises which
include Residential Colony for staff and workers, Occupational Health Centre etc.
5.0 PLANNING BRIEF
(i) Planning Concept (Type of Industries, Facilities, and Transportation etc.) Town
and Country Planning/Development Authority Classification
Proposed mining area falls in Govt waste land and private land.
Facilities required for the proposed project will be provided as per requirement.
Transportation of Pozzolana clay to cement plant will be done via existing road.
(ii) Population Projection
Temporary influx of people will be there as the managerial and supervisory staff
will generally be outsider.
(iii) Land Use Planning
The mining lease area is 432.30 ha, mostly a flat terrain covered with top soil of 1
metre depth. The Pozzolana clay mineral is found till the depth of 10 mts from the
surface.
Total top soil excavated in first years will be 563173 Cum, and till the end of life of
mine will be 3692500 Cum which will be used for greenbelt/ plantation purposes.
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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The mineral rejects generated during the mining process will be 846086 MT for
first five years and 0.169 MT till the end of the life of mine which will be used for
backfilling purposes.
(iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)
UTCL has assessed the demand of infrastructure (Physical & Social) in nearby area
of the mine site and development activities have been started under corporate
social responsibility program.
(v) Amenities/Facilities
UTCL has constructed township, dispensary, canteen etc for the permanent and
contract employees. UTCL will develop the Amenities/Facilities in the nearby area
of the mine site as per requirement of local people of the nearby area under
corporate social responsibilities programs.
6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE
(i) Industrial Area (Processing Area)
No additional infrastructure (processing area) will be required for the proposed mining
project.
(ii) Residential Area (Non Processing Area)
No additional infrastructure will be required for the proposed mining project. The
facilities are available in the interlinked cement plant.
(iii) Green Belt Development
� Out of total excavated area of 369.26 ha, 66.95 ha area will be backfilled and
plantation/ agriculture may be developed over it.
� Total of 120.10 ha area will be covered under greenbelt/ plantation.
� Native species will be being planted as per CPCB guidelines.
� Greenbelt will be developed around periphery of the lease area and along road
side.
� Regular watering of the plants will be done.
� Proper fencing of the plants will be done to protect them from cattles.
� Survival rate of the species will be monitored closely, and dead ones will be
replaced with new saplings every year.
(iv) Social Infrastructure
Proposed project will result in growth of the surrounding areas by increased direct and
indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development and
supporting infrastructure.
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
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M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited
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(v) Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water)
Total water requirement for the proposed project will be 30 KLD which will be
sourced from existing desalination plant which will be sourced from the sea.
(vi) Sewerage system
The sewage will be treated and disposed through a series of septic tanks and soak pits.
(vii) Industrial waste management
No waste water will be generated from mining activities.
(viii) Solid Waste Management
• There will not be any mine discharge. Waste water generated from toilets will be
disposed through to soak pits via septic tanks.
• The top soil excavated and mineral rejects generated will be stacked within the
mining lease area and will be used for greenbelt/ plantation and back filling
respectively.
(ix) Power Requirement & Supply/Source
Power will not be required as workings will be in one shift only.
7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN
(i) Policy To Be Adopted (Central/State)In Respect Of The Project Affected Persons
Including Home Oustees, Land Oustees And Landless Laborers
Out of total mining lease area of 432.30 ha, 337.9911 ha is government land, and
remaining 94.3089 ha area is private land with no settlement, hutments.
Applicable R & R policy and rules will be followed.
8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES
(i) Likely Date of Start of Construction And Likely Date Of Completion (Time
Schedule For The Project To Be Given)
The mine will start after obtaining all statutory Clearance/ Consents from
concerned authority.
(ii) Estimated Project Cost Along With Analysis In Terms Of Economic Viability of
the Project
a. Total Project Cost: Rs. 18 Crores/-
b. Cost for Environmental Protection Measures:
o Capital Cost: Nearly Rs. 50 Lakh/-
o Recurring Cost per annum: Nearly Rs. 4.0 Lakh/-
Proposed Pozzolana Clay Mine (ML Area: 432.30 ha) of production capacity 1.692 MTPA located
Near villages Kharai & Vayor, Taluka- Lakhpat & Abdasa, District Kutchh (Gujarat)
Pre Feasibility Report
M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited
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9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL
Proposed mining project will result in growth of the surrounding areas by increased
indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development and
supporting infrastructure. Special emphasis on Financial and Social benefits will be
given to the local people.
Development of social amenities will be in the form of medical facilities, education to
underprivileged and creation of self sustaining, self help groups (SHG’s).