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CHAPTER-1 Executive Summary

1.1 M/s Prakash Industries Limited is a Public Limited Company having its

Registered Office :- 15 Km Stone, Delhi Road, Hissar-125044 (Haryana),

and Correspondence Address :- (Mining Division) A/9 Shatabdi Nagar,

Behind Songanga Colony, Seepat Road, Bilaspur-495006 (C.G.), Tel.

No.:98930-51093.

1.2 M/s. Prakash Industries Limited (PIL) is one of the fast growing business

Company dealing with mining and steel manufacturing. The PIL has a

Sponge Iron Plant of 8.0 LTPA in village Hathneora, District Janjgir-

Champa, State-Chhattisgarh.

1.3 M/s Prakash Industries Limited was granted an area of 440.75 Hect for

Prospecting License ,vide letter no.F2-152/06/12 (2), Raipur, dated

30.09.2009.for a period of 2 years (07.11.2009 to 06.11.2011) at Eklama

village, Forest Range- Sahaspur-Lohara, Kabirdham Division, Forest

Compt. no.: 207, 208 & 214, Tehsil-Bodla, District-Kabirdham,

Chhattisgarh. M/s Prakash Industries Limited already has applied for

grant of Mining Lease over an area of (274.896Ha) for a period of 30

years on 15/02/2010. The proposed project is category- A (other than

fully mechanized, OTFM) mines.

1.4 The lease area falls in survey of India toposheet No. 64 G/1 in between

Latitude: 210 53' 08.15’’ to 210 54' 20.38’’ North & Longitude: 810 03'

36.57’’ to 810 05' 05.20’’ East.

1.5 The proposed mining lease area is located near village Eklama, District -

Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh. The area under reference is located at a

distance of 15 km from Lohara Town & 40 km from District Headquarter

Kawardha. The nearest railway station is located at Rajnandgaon at a

distance of about 114 km & Durg at a distance of about 119 km

respectively. The area is well connected by a muroom & PMGSY road to

Lohara and Lohara is connected by a metalled road to Kabirdham.

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1.6 The entire area is coming under Gandai Reserve Forest & there are no

any other mines / industries within 5 km radius. The lessee has no other

mining lease in the state.

1.7 This is a proposal for Environmental Clearance of a new mine for

production of 2.0 Million TPA of Iron ore, over the mining lease area of

274.896 hectares. During the mining plan period of 5 years total

production will be 7647487tonnes of iron ore. The balance 4932425

tonnes will be mining in conceptual period and it will take 3 years thus

total life of mine will be 8 years.

1.8 The water requirement of the mine has been estimated to the tune of 75

m3/day including 50 m3/day for drinking water. The industrial

requirement 25 m3/day will be made from rainwater/recycled water

collected in the mine sump and fresh water 50 m3/day for drinking water

will be made from tube well located at Eklama village outside the lease

area.

1.9 In census 2011, Kabirdham had population of 822,239 of which male

and female were 411,637 and 410,602 respectively. 89.38 % population

of Kabirdham districts lives in rural areas. Literacy rate in rural areas of

Kabirdham district is 60.02 %. Gender wise, male and female literacy

stood at 73.59 and 46.51 percent respectively.

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CHAPTER-2

Introduction of the project/ Background information 2.1 Identification of Project & Project Proponent

Eklama (Kawardha) Iron Ore Mine is a new mining project for mining of

iron ore. M/s Prakash Industries Limited was granted PL over an area of

440.75 Ha for Prospecting ,vide letter no.F2-152/06/12 (2), Raipur,

dated 30.09.2009 for a period of 2 years (07.11.2009 to 06.11.2011) at

Eklama village, Forest Range Sahaspur-Lohara, Kabirdham Division,

Forest Compt. no.: 207, 208 & 214), Tehsil-Bodla, District-Kabirdham,

Chhattisgarh.

Geological & Prospecting Report submitted to Directorate of Geology and

Mining, Raipur vide letter no. PIL/BSP/MINING/Exploration/2010-

11/46, dated 16/4/2010.

After submission of GR, M/s Prakash Industries Limited applied for

grant of Mining Lease over an area of (274.896Ha) for a period of 30

years on 15/02/2010. The State of Govt of C.G recommended our ML

application to the Ministry of mines Govt of India , New Delhi vide their

letter no 5/58/2007-M.IV dt12.12.2007 for prior approval under section

5(1). The Ministry of mines , Govt of India , New Delhi forwarded PIL

application to IBM , Nagpur vide their letter no 5/27/2013- M.IV dt

07.10.13 for their comments. IBM Nagpur has sent their comments to

ministry of mines vide letter no N-11011/51/97-CCOM/2292 dt

25.07.14 for approval under section 5 (1)and preparation of Mining plan.

Details about Project Proponent

M/s Prakash Industries Limited a Public Limited Company with

Registered Office at- 15 Km Stone, Delhi Road, Hissar-125044 (Haryana) & Mining Division Office at A/9 Shatabdi Nagar, Behind Songanga

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Colony, Seepat Road, Bilaspur-495006 (C.G.), is the proponent of the

Iron Ore mine.

M/s. Prakash Industries Limited (PIL) is one of the fast growing business

company dealing with mining and steel manufacturing. The PIL has a

Sponge Iron Plant of 8.0 LTPA in village Hathneora, District Janjgir-

Champa, State - Chhattisgarh. It was granted the prospecting license for

iron ore over an area of 440.75 hect. at village Eklama, district

Kabirdham in the state of Chhattisgarh. PIL has got prior approval under

section 5(1) of Central Govt. in respect of above PL vide letter No.

5/58/2007-M.IV New Delhi, Dt. 12.12.07. by Ministry of Mines Govt. of

India ,New Delhi

The details of Board of Directors are as follows.

S.No. Name of the Whole time Directors

Address

1 Sh. V.P.Agrawal Golok Farms, Najafgarh, Gurgaon Road, New Delhi - 110061

2 Sh.Vikram Agrawal 36/78.West Punjabi Bagh,New Delhi-110026

3 Sh.M.L.Pareek A-110,Meera Bagh,Paschim Vihar,New Delhi-110087

4 Sh.P.L.Gupta G-6, Nice Appartment,17/41,West Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi-110026

5 Dr.S.L.Keswani House No-E-44,Sector-40,Noida-201303 6 Sh. K.C.Mehra 44,DDA SFS Flats,Kailash Kunj,GK-I New

Delhi-110048. 7 Sh.Y.N.Chugh H.No.1264,Sector-7 Karnal, Haryana -

132001. 8 Sh.Mamraj Agrawal Appartment No-301 & 302 10159,Padam

Singh Road,Karol Bagh,New Delhi-110005.

9 Sh. Pankaj Chaturvedi

405, Chiranjiv Tower,43, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110019

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10 Mrs. Purnima Gupta

2/121, 1st Floor, Sunder Vihar, Paschim Vihar New Delhi – 110087

11 Sh. Kanha Agarwal

36/78, West Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi - 110026

2.2 Brief Description of nature of the Project

This is a proposal for Environmental Clearance of a new mine for Peak

rated production of 2.0 MTPA of Iron ore over the mining lease area of

274.896 hectares, which is located at village Eklama, District

Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh, within the coordinates latitude 21º 53’ 08.15’’

to 21º 54’20.38’’N and longitude 81º 03’ 36.57’’ to 81º 05’ 05.20.0’’E in

the survey of India Toposheet No. 64-G/1 and will be operated as

category- A Mine (other than fully mechanized, OTFM) on three shift

basis.

The key plan and the drainage map of the area are presented in Fig no-1 and Fig No- 2 respectively.

Fig No-1 Key Plan

210

50’810 00’

210

55’

810 05’

Part of SOI Toposheet No. 64G/1

Proposed Lease Area

Lohara

Bhalapur

Chelikama

81010’

Eklama

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Fig No-2 Drainage Map

2.3 Need of the Project and Its Importance to the Country / Region

The factors attributing the need for the project are highlighted as follows: The proposed mining project under reference has got its importance

because it is a source for high grade Iron ore which is the basic raw

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material for sponge Iron manufacturing by the company. The operation

of the mines will give employment opportunity to most of the local tribal

both directly/ indirectly .The growth in their income will naturally be

enhanced and improve overall socio-economic scenario of the region. The

project will also improve the health and sanitation conditions of the

people, and will help in providing better education to the local

community. The continuity of the project shall also generate lots of

revenue to the government exchequer.

2.4 Demand Supply Gap

The company intends to develop its captive Iron Ore Deposit at village

Eklama, District Kabirdham, State Chhattisgarh by developing the

deposit of Iron ore in the area, by which the quantity being purchased

from outside will be reduced to the extent of production from the mines.

Further the Mines will be entirely operated as Captive Mine for Sponge

Iron Plant.

2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous production:-

There is sufficient availability of raw material locally.

2.6 Export Possibility

This area has been granted only for captive use thus the proposed

project is not for export.

2.7 Domestic / Export markets.

The production of iron ore will be used is in our own plant.

2.8 Employment Opportunity (Direct and Indirect Due To the Project) 2.8.1 Direct Employment:

During operation of the mines, the project is likely to generate

substantial employment and income of which significant portion is likely

to trickle down to the local people. But many people will be benefited

from indirect employment. This will generate substantial income for the

local people. Hence it can be said that the project is going to have

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significant employment and income effects. The total employment

consists of supervisory, skilled, semiskilled and unskilled employees. The

number of persons employed in the mine will be approx. 300 which will

be from nearby areas . Already these people are in their own traditional

and family occupation such as agriculture, forest produce collection and

sundry jobs etc. These people will go back to their respective

profession/employment. 2.8.2 Indirect Employment:

Based on the present day management policy, indirect employment will

be much larger than direct one. In the case of indirect employment also,

the effect is likely to be quite strong and widespread due to its multiplier

effect. Indirect employment may be created in the small–scale industries,

supplying vendors, contractors, consultancies etc. to cater the needs

during operation of the mines.

Overall assessment of the employment and income effects indicates that

the project has strong positive direct as well as indirect impact on

employment and income generation.

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CHAPTER – 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects The Company has set up a state of the art technology Integrated steel

plant through the sponge Iron route in the state of Chhattisgarh. The

sponge Iron kilns are based on SL/RN technology of Lurgi, Germany,

which is the only renowned technology in coal based Sponge Iron

Manufacturing .The sponge iron manufactured in the kilns is being used

in house in the steel Melting Shop to produce high quality Billets and

Blooms with modern technology equipments which is then used to

manufacture high value added finished steel products, like Wire Rod

,TMT& Steel structural.

The Company has set up facilities to manufacture Wire Rod, Hb Wire,

TMT bars and Steel Structural which puts forth the concept of forward

integration in the Company to give highest value addition. The existing

capacity of the integrated steel plant is 0.94 MTPA with future plans to

expand it to 2 million MTPA in the coming years. Interlinked and Interdependent Project: The company has installed its own sponge iron plant at Champa in the

state of Chhattisgarh , which is interlinked project with respect to this

mine.

3.2 General Location:

3.2.1 General Location & index map of the proposed site:-

The proposed mining lease area is located at village Eklama, District –

Kabirdham in the state of Chhattisgarh. The area under reference is

located at a distance of 15 km from Lohara Town & 40 km from District

Headquarter Kawardha. The nearest railway station is located at

Rajnandgaon at a distance of about 114 km & Durg at a distance of

about 119 km respectively.

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Fig-3 : General Location

3.2.2 Specific Location and Project Boundary & Project site :-

Eklama (Kawardha) Iron Ore Deposit over an area of 274.896 Hectares is

coming within the Survey of India Topo-sheet No. 64-G/1 and buffer

Zone is covered under 64 C/13 (shown in Fig no- 4). The entire M.L. area

of 274.896 hect. comes under Gandai Reserve Forest in the District

Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh. The existing land details are as follows:-

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Forest Compartment No.

Area in Hects

Ownership Occupancy

207 138.641

The reserve forest land belongs to State Govt.

208 16.686

214 119.569

Total 274.896

Latitude and Longitude of the Location.

BP No Lattitude Longitude A 21°53'28.65" 81° 03'36.57" B 21° 54'17.97" 81° 04'01.23" C 21° 54'20.38" 81° 04'45.08" D 21° 53'23.64" 81° 05'05.20" E 21° 53'08.15" 81° 05'01.74" F 21° 53'11.41" 81° 04'44.22" G 21° 53'35.05" 81° 03'47.69"

Fig No- 4

Specific Location and Project Boundary & Project site

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3.3 Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the

proposed site The iron ore is available at this site and State Govt. allotted this for our

plant in Chhattisgarh state.

3.4 Size or Magnitude of Operation

The total lease area is 274.896 Ha. in village Eklama, Kabirdham,

Chhattisgarh. The lease period is for 30 years with effect from the date of

execution of Mining Lease. It is proposed to extract 2.0 MTPA (Peak rated

capacity ) of required Iron Ore by end of 5th year. The extraction will

progressively increase from the level of 1MTPA in the 1st year and 2

MTPA will be achieving by end of 5th year.

3.5 Manufacturing Process and Flow Diagram Proposed Method of Development / Working with Design Parameters:

Eklama (Kawardha) Iron Ore Mine has been planned to continue

opencast mechanized/semi mechanized method of mining on three shift

basis with the use of machineries like jack hammer, compressor, pay

loader, excavator, dumpers and tippers. This is a virgin area and shall be

worked for the first time. The ore body exists as outcrop near high ridges

of hills and an average moderate dip of about 300 in the direction SE of

northern ore body and towards N & NE of central ore body which also

happens to be slope of hills.

The method of mining will be adopted as open cast mechanized/semi

mechanized with development of bench from ground level to top. In order

to achieve the production target the various capacity of machineries will

be deployed in this mine. In addition to this screening of waste dumps

will be kept continued for augmentation of production and up to the

existence of such kind of stacks. Where ever any hard formation is

encountered then the blasting procedure will be adopted to excavate the

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ore. The company has got its own Sponge Iron plant at Champa, in

Chhattisgarh.

As the requirement of production is 2 MT/annum i.e 66,66.7 T/day for

300 days working in a year, manual mining is out of consideration. In

mechanization, the choice is limited to shovel dumper combination as

dragline or surface miner is not suitable.

A number of benches will be developed to avail the production of usable

iron ore at around 20,00,000 tonne per annum at the end of 5th year.

The height of the benches will be kept at 5m width of bench as 8m. The

individual bench faces will be kept nearly vertical whereas the overall

quarry slope angle is proposed to be kept at around 30o from the

horizontal. Benches from foot wall side will be developed following the

dip of the ore body whereas hanging wall side will be developed by top

slicing method and there will be no OB bench in the hanging wall side.

Trucks / tippers will be loaded by mechanized means i.e. excavators and

will enter into the working benches in one end of the proposed quarry

and go out in the other end.

3.6 Raw Material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final product/s, Mode of transport of raw material and Finished Product The mine is a raw material source for Sponge Iron plant. The processing

of mineral shall be done by the screening plant. All the lump ROM

production would be transported to the Crushers to be installed at mine.

(Pit Head) .Ironore produced ( crushed & screened) from the mines site

shall be used in lessee’s own Sponge Iron plant at Champa,

Chhattisgarh. The waste materials generated shall be transported to the

dumping site by dumpers and tippers. Waste rock will be dispatched to

dumping site by using rear dump truck, which will be loaded by

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excavators. 10 MT payload capacity rear dump trucks shall be used for

transportation. Market of Final Products: Quality wise iron ore met in the block is placed under only one category,

because Fe content is generally fluctuating between 60 to 63%, but at

some places it is a high as 64.4%. The production of iron ore will be used

in our own plant. 3.7 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse Envisaged In the Project:

The present sources of Iron ore, main raw material for manufacture of

sponge iron, are being procured from several sources in India. By

developing the deposit of Iron ore in the area, the quantity being

purchased from outside will be reduced to the extent of production from

the mines. Further the mines will be entirely a Captive mine for sponge

Iron Plant. 3.8 Availability of Water Its Source, Energy/ Power Requirement and Source:

3.8.1 Availability of water its sources:-

The water requirement of the mine has been estimated tune of 75

m3/day including 50m3/day for drinking water. The industrial

requirement 25 m3/day will be made from rainwater/recycled water

collected in the mine sump and fresh water 50 m3/day for drinking water

will be made from tubewell located at Eklama village outside the lease

area.

Water Requirement

Sr. No.

Use of water Quantity m3/day

Source

1. Workshop 5 25 m3/day recycled water /rain water from mine water through 2. Dust suppression 10

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3. green belt 10 sedimentation pond /filter media.

4. Drinking at mine 20 50 m3/day fresh water form tube well 5. Colony 30

3.8.2 Sources of energy / power and its sources:

Appox 1 MW electricity from CSEB which will be made available from

Sahaspur- Lohara Town. 3.9 Generation and Disposal of Wastes [Waste Water and Solid Wastes] & its management.

The nature of waste consists of thin capping of soil; excavated country

rocks Banded Hematite, Jasper. Year-wise likely generation of soil and

waste and mineralized rejects, during the Mining Plan period is stated in

summery of production schedule. The garland drains around quarry and

dumps shall be constructed. In addition check dams, two stage settling

ponds and afforestation on existing dumps and on vacant land has been

proposed. These measures shall be taken to ensure that the surface

water quality in the project area is within permissible limit in respect of

all the parameters for all four seasons.

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3.9.1 Solid Waste Generation and its disposal: The land chosen for dumping of soil, waste is chosen along the western

slope of the hills with thin vegetation on “Footwall” side. At the total area

required for dumping, waste and soil/OB dumps is 4.3,36 Hect. 3.9.2 Solid Waste Management.

Waste removed from the mine shall be transported by truck / or tippers

to the dumping site earmarked. Water shall be sprinkled at a regular

interval for compactness of dump as well as to prevent creation of dust at

the dumping site. The overburden dump management proposed to be

followed which will make the solid waste pollution issue virtually

irrelevant.

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CHAPTER – 4 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Site Analysis

This chapter gives details regarding type of land; land use, topography

and site connectivity etc. The details are as follows: 4.2 Connectivity of the Site

The proposed mining lease area is located near village Eklama, District -

Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh. The area under reference is located at a

distance of 15km from Lohara Town & 40 km from District Headquarter

Kawardha. The nearest railway station is located at Rajnandgaon at a

distance of about 114 km & Durg at a distance of about 119 km

respectively.

Road: The area is approachable from Lohara to Jagmadwa forest Check

post (9km) Tar Surface Road, Jagmadwa forest Check post to Eklama

village (7km) all weather kachcha Road and Eklama village to area at

distance about (2km) by Forest Seasonal road, Bilaspur to Lohara

(140km). The total distance from Plant to M.L area is about 200km.

Railway Station: The nearest railway station is located at Rajnandgaon

at a distance of about 114 km & Durg at a distance of about 119 km

respectively.

Nearest Town: The nearest Town is Sahaspur Lohara (in district

Kabirdham) about 15 kms by road distance. District Head Quarter

Kabirdham is located at a distance of 40 kms.

Nearest Village: The nearest village is Eklama situated at a distance of

1.00 km from the ML area. Bodalpani is situated at a distance of 2 Kms,

Chelikama 2.75 kms, Bhalapuri 3.0 kms, Belhari, Singhrapara &

Kinaritola 3.50 kms away from the ML area. Airport: Nearest Airport is Raipur, 120 Kms away from the lease area.

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4.3 Land Form, Land Use and Land Ownership

The ML area of 274.896 ha. comes under Gandai R.F in the district Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh. The existing land details are as follows.

Forest Compartment No.

Area in Hects Ownership occupancy

207 138.641 The reserve forest land belongs to State Govt.

208 16.686

214 119.569

Total 274.896

4.4 The Existing Land Use Pattern of Buffer Zone:

In the buffer zone about 60% of the area is covered under Reserve Forest

and is occupied by hilly terrain. The eastern and southern part of the

area of buffer zone is occupied by plain cultivated land and Chhote –

Bade Jhar ka jungle. There are 40 big and small villages in the buffer

zone and one small town Lohara is also located in the buffer zone. There

are numerous small nalas located in the buffer zone flowing towards east

& south. Khara river is located in the southern part of the Buffer zone.

Land use Pattern in the Buffer Zone Land Use/Land Cover. Area in Sq. Km. % of Total Area. Agricultural Land 141.87 35.17 Forest 226.06 56.04 Waste Land 25.53 6.33 Quarry 0.06 0.01 Build Up 0.68 0.17 Reservoir 4.84 1.20 River 1.80 0.45

Wasteland 2.55 0.63 Total 403.39 100

(Fig. No. 5 : Land use & land Cover of Buffer Zone).

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There is no National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary, Eco-Sensitive areas, Water bodies within 10Kms. of the proposed project site.

4.5 Existing Infrastructure:-

4.5.1 Available infrastructural facilities:-

Road: The area is approachable from Lohara to Jagmadwa forest

Checkpoint (8km) Tar Surface Road, Jagmadwa forest Checkpoint to

Eklama village (7km) all weather kachcha Road and Eklama village to

area at distance about (2km) by Forest Seasonal road, Bilaspur to Lohara

(140km).The total distance from Plant to ML area is about 200km.

Railway Station:

Nearest railway station is located at Rajnandgaon at a distance of about

114 kms from area.

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Water:

Drinking water is available at village Eklama about 1km.

Electricity:

The electric line and Telephone facilities are available at Sahaspur-

Lohara Town. Other Facilities:

Facilities City/Village Distance

Nearest Post Office Sahaspur-Lohara 15 Kms

PWD Guest House Sahaspur-Lohara 15 Kms

Hospital Sahaspur-Lohara 15 Kms

Police Station Sahaspur-Lohara 15Kms

School Bhalapuri 2 Km

4.6 Soil Classification

Soil samples were collected from five locations based on the type of land

cover of the study area like forest settlement, agricultural land etc.

during the summer season and were analyzed to know the soil structure,

texture, moisture, content, nutrient level and other chemical parameters

of the soil. The soil sampling locations are depicted in Fig. No. 6. The

analysis results of the samples are indicated below. The thickness of the

top soil zone in the areas of proposed activity is very thin, the soil is

mostly red and brownish red in colour and latertic in nature. These

lateritic soils are mostly poor in organic contents and moisture retaining

capacity.

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Details of Soil Sampling Locations

Location ID Name of the Location Direction Distance in K.m

S 1 Within ML area (Pacheli Donger) -- 0.0

S 2 Village Baghmara Agriculture Land SE 1.0

S 3 Village Chirbandh Agriculture Land E 0.5

S 4 Village Bagicha Agriculture Land S 2.0

S 5 Village Aleyha Agriculture Land W 1.5

Fig. No. 6: Soil Sampling Stations

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Soil Sample Analysis

Parameters Units S1 S2 S3 S4 S5

Textural Class -

Silty Clay Loam

Silty Clay Loam

Silty Clay Loam

Silty Clay Loam

Silty Loam

Sand % 39.0 40.2 39.9 39.5 43.0 Silt % 26.6 24.6 26.3 26.0 31.6 Clay % 34.4 35.2 34.8 34.5 25.4

Bulk Density gm/c

c 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.4 Water Holding Capacity % 41.5 40.9 41.6 40.8 42.8 Porosity % 42.5 42.8 42.6 42.6 44.6 pH (1:2) - 6.0 6.8 7.9 6.7 6.6 Electrical Conductivity

µS/cm 114.3 132.7

1009.0 104.1 227.0

Organic Carbon % 2.2 3.2 1.2 2.2 1.0 Organic Matter % 3.9 5.6 2.1 3.8 1.7 Available Nitrogen (as N)

kg/ha 156.8 126.0 50.4 138.6 133.0

Available Potassium (as K2O)

kg/ha 451.2 727.2

1980.0 751.2 500.4

Available Phosphorus (as P2O5)

kg/ha 5.4 5.4 5.5 5.5 3.1

Chloride (as Cl) mg/k

g 93.9 49.9 179.8 68.5 90.0

Sodium (as Na) kg/h

a 199.0 201.0 800.0 308.0 118.0

Rating of soil based on primary nutrient content and organic carbon.

Ratings Based on:

Organic Carbon (%): <0.50 – Low; 0.50 to 0.75 – Medium; >0.75 – High

Available Nitrogen (Kg/Ha.):<280–Low; 280 to 560–Medium; >560 – High

Available Phosphorous (Kg/Ha.):<10–Low; 10 to 25 – Medium; >25 - High

Available Potassium (Kg/Ha.):<120–Low; 120 to 280–Medium;>280– High

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The soil analysis indicates that the pH of the soil is slightly acidic in all

location except S3 i.e Chirbandh agriculture land. The Electrical

conductivity was also found to be low in all locations except S3. The

primary nutrient contents of the soil like nitrogen and phosphorous was

also low indicating low fertility of soil. The Potassium content was very

high. The Organic Matter content and Organic Carbon were high in the

forest locations and low in the agricultural land.

4.7 Climatic Data from Secondary Sources The climate of the area is tropical humid with Hot summer. The

southwest monsoon normally sets in middle of June. The rainy season is

from June to October during which about 88% of the total annual

rainfall occurs. The non-monsoon rainfall constitutes 12% of the total

annual rainfall. The summer is dry. The annual normal rainfall is 1109

mm. The month wise rainfall is given in Table below. Normal rainfall data at Kawardha IMD Station (in mm)

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Annual

17.0 31.7 21.8 20.6 20.1 155.5 308.84 264.2 179.6 64.5 18.3 7.1 1109

4.8 Social Infrastructure Available

The proposed mining lease area is located near village Eklama, District -

Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh. The entire area is coming under Gandai

reserve forest.

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CHAPTER – 5 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Planning Concept The PIL initially started 4.0 LTPA Sponge Iron plant at village Hathnewra,

District Janjgir-Champa, (Chhattisgarh) which was subsequently

enhanced to 8.0 LTPA plant because of the high demand of the steel in

the country. PIL has further plant to increase the existing plant to 2

Million MT per annum. The associated infrastructure has also been

developed accordingly. The main raw materials for making sponge iron

are coal and iron ore. PIL has got own captive coal mine and to meet the

requirement of the iron ore, Eklama Iron ore mine has been planned &

along with the development of mining such as approach road, mining

township, facility of water management etc.

Thus the huge gap between supply & demand from the Indian markets

mainly due to construction activities throughout the country has

resulted in the growth of steel industry. In view of this and seeing bright

future of steel industry in the country the management has decided to

expand the capacity with expansion of the existing plant.

5.2 Population Projection In 2011, Distt. Kabirdham had population of 822,239 out of which male

and female were 411,637 and 410,602 respectively. In 2001 census,

Kabirdham had a population of 584,552 out of which male were 291,963

and remaining 292,589 were female. Kabirdham District population

constituted 3.22 percent of total Chhattisgarh population. In 2001

census, this figure for Kabirdham District was at 2.81 percent of

Chhattisgarh population.

As per 2011 census, 89.38 % population of Kabirdham districts lives in

rural areas. The total Kabirdham district population living in rural areas

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is 734,894 out of which male and female are 367,586 and 367,308

respectively. In rural areas of Kabirdham district. Literacy rate is 60.02

% as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood

at 73.59 and 46.51 percent respectively. In total, 364,289 people were

literate of which male and female were 222,840 and 141,449

respectively.

5.3 Land Use Planning

The land area details are given below. Table-5.1: Land use Break - up

Sr. No

Particulars Present (Hect).

End of 5 years (Hect).

Additional area at the End of Conceptual

Period (Hect)

1 Area under Pit Nil 16.3112 7.6745 2 Area under Sub grade dumps Nil 2.3505 Nil 3 Area under Rejects dumps Nil 3.5585 Nil 4 Area under Waste dumps Nil 4.3360 Nil 5 Area under storage of ore Nil 0.2192 Nil 6 Area under office etc Nil 0.1113 Nil 7 Area under Road Nil 6.00 Nil 8 Area under Plantation Nil 1.8500 Nil 9 Area under Magazine Nil 0.4051 Nil 10 Area under crushing Nil 2.3281 Nil

Sub Total 37.4699 7.6745 11 Area which is utilized in the

conceptual period --- --- 45.1444

12 Area which remains untouched --- --- 229.7516

Total Lease Area --- --- 274.896

5.4 Assessment of infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)

About 54 villages coming within the 10 km radius of the project

boundary. This is most important to identify the socio - cultural

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component of the affected villagers within each of the ethnic, caste and

religious groups to explore their social system, cultural behavior and

livelihood pattern. Specifically for the Tribes and weaker section whose

are living in remote area, their social and cultural living is something

different from other communities and they give more value and respect to

their socio - cultural pattern. They are mostly depended on forest and the

state government as well as the mining and industrial houses are also in

process for their overall development. The development process is going

on giving emphasis on infrastructural development, communication,

education and skill development programme.

5.4.1 Physical Demand :-

Water :- Drinking water is available in Eklama village situated at a

distance of about 1km from the lease area. In the initial period, water will

be transported by water tanker to the working spot.

Electricity: The electric line and Telephone facilities are available at

Sahaspur - Lohara Town.

5.5. Amenities / Facilities:-

The mining activity envisages the deployment of local laborers. So, it is

likely that the general economic condition of the local people will

improve. The peripheral development package will also improve their

health and sanitation.

First aid facility

Drinking Water facility

Rain Water Harvesting facility

Green Area

Regular worker medical checkup facility

Separate Rest Room for workers facility

Others related facility

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CHAPTER – 6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area):-

M/S Prakash Industries Limited has emphasized on the highest value

addition with complete integration of the processes and has setup

production facilities for quality sponge Iron, Power generation, Steel

Billets / Blooms / Ingots, Ferro Alloys and Steel Structural, Wire Rods

and HB Wire. The integrated Steel plant of the company is located at

Village Hathneora, Dist. Janjgir – Champa in the State of Chhattisgarh.

6.2 Residential Area ( Non Processing Area):-

Residential facility will be provided near to lease area as required during

the mining activity.

6.3 Green Belt:-

The lessee has proposed to plant trees in a planned manner for the next

five years. The plan of plantation to be taken up during the plan period

and the conceptual plan period is furnished below. The plantation will be

carried out inside the mine lease area along the periphery. The total

mining area is 274.896 Ha. in the conceptual period of 5 years which

amounts to a peripheral length of 8445 metres. It is planned to developed

vegetation along the periphery with width of about 7.5 m. The area to be

planted therefore works out to 8445 x 7.5 = 63338 sq.mt. 6.4 Social Infrastructure

Social infrastructure will be developed as per the need in the Villages at

close vicinity of the project with consultation with the gram panchayat.

Social awareness programmes will be organized such as sanitation and

hygiene improvement programme, HIV Prevention Program etc.

Through this project, adult education and female education will be

provided to the illiterate adults and backward females of the villages in

the project surrounding area.

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Company will set up training centers for the male and female youth group

by considering their skills and qualification, which will support the

people for self-employment. 6.5 Connectivity

The proposed mining lease area is located near village Eklama, District -

Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh. The area under reference is located at a

distance of 15km from Lohara Town & 40 km from District Headquarter

Kawardha. The nearest railway station is located at Rajnandgaon at a

distance of about 114 Km & Durg at a distance of about 119km

respectively. Following table gives brief regarding connectivity of the

proposed site:

Table-6.3 : Connectivity Detail

Facilities City/Village Distance in KM

Nearest Post Office Sahaspur-Lohara 15 Kms

PWD Guest House Sahaspur-Lohara 15 Kms

Hospital Sahaspur-Lohara 15 Kms

Police Station Sahaspur-Lohara 15Kms

School Bhalapuri 2 Km

6.6 Drinking Water Management

The water requirement of the mine has been estimated tune of 75

m3/day including 50 m3/day for drinking water. The industrial

requirement 25 m3/day will be made from rainwater/recycled water

collected in the mine sump and fresh water 50 m3/day for drinking water

will be made from tube well located at Eklama village outside the lease

area.

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6.7 Sewerage System

There is no beneficiation process planned as such there will be no waste

water discharge outside the ML area.

6.8 Industrial Waste Management

The mine water discharged into the local drainage/tanks will behave as

constant source of recharge and will improve the water levels near to the

mine area. The reduction of surface runoff and increase in infiltration is

the result impact of mining and will enhance ground water recharge to

water system.

6.9 Solid Waste Management

The nature of waste from the Eklama Iron Ore Mine will consists

of thin capping of soil; excavated country rocks Banded Hematite,

Jasper.The type and quantity of overburden, waste to be generated on

the proposed working during the mining period. There is no toxic &

hazardous elements are present in waste material, Hence, no additional

protective measures needed.

6.10 Power Requirement & Its Source

The total power requirement of the project shall be 1MW and shall be

sourced from CSEB.

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CHAPTER - 7

REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN

7.1 Policy to be adopted (Central / State) in respect of the project affected persons including home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers.

As such in the proposed / applied mining area there is no village

settlement, Agriculture land, Pond & River etc which may be effect by

mining activity.

The company has formulated its rehabilitation and resettlement policy

conforming to R & R policy of Chhattisgarh State Government and

compensation if any will be given according to company’s policy. The

company proposes to take up peripheral development activities in the

peripheral area. Peripheral development activities to be undertaken by the company are as follows:- 1. Repair and Maintenance of tube wells in the periphery.

2. Plantation all along the village roads.

3. Supply of sports items in village.

4. Repair and maintenance of school premises.

5. General health camp.

6. Supply of study materials & uniform to school children.

7. Tailoring camp for women.

8. Regular Children and Women health check up.

9. Excavation of village ponds.

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CHAPTER - 8 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1 Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion:-

The mining will be started as early possible after getting statutory

approval from Ministry of Mines / concerning department.

8.2 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project

Mining will be outsourced along with the hiring of Equipments. Approximate cost of mining will be Rs. 500 per tonne.

The crushing & Loading of Finished Product into trucks will also be outsourced & its approximate cost will be Rs. 160 per tonne.

Light vehicle, Ambulance, Pickup, Water Sprinkler etc. are to be hired.

The Capital investment for the remaining items will be as follows- Project Cost:-

S.No Description Estimated Amount (In Crs.)

i Diversion of Forest Land for mine & road making outside lease area (including NPV, Afforestation and Deforestation)

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ii. Signing of Lease Deed with Collector, Kabirdham 4.00 iii Essential Buildings 1.00 iv Weigh Bridge Procurement 1 Nos 0.09 v Weigh Bridge Civil Work 0.06 vi Procurement of 200 KVA DG set -1 No 0.05 vii Power arrangement 0.15 viii Furniture & Fittings 0.10 ix Explosive Portable Magazine 0.10 x Misc. Lump Sump 0.20

Total 39.86

In Words :- Rs Thirty Nine crores eighty six lacs only

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Economic Viability

PIL is at present purchasing iron ore from outside sources at very high

cost. The iron ore production from Eklama iron ore mines is directly

usable in the sponge iron kiln after crushing & sizing. The cost of

production, crushing, sizeable will be much lower than the cost at which

iron ore is being procured from outside and as such operation of the

mine will be economically viable.

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CHAPTER – 9 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

9.1 Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people including tribal population, If any, in the area:- Identified areas which need attention in due course of time by Prakash Industries Ltd. in the affected villages:-

Social Sector:-

Confidence Building Exercise. The company will have face-to-face

interaction or regular basis with the affected people so that people feel

importance of the project and start relying on the company.

Establish dialoging process with the people. Economic Sector

Immediate direct/ indirect employment to the affected family members if

any based on discussion.

Vocational training to the interested youths for possible employment. Environment Sector

Social forestry plantation for ensuring greenery in the area.

Measures for checking pollution. Health Sector

Health camps in villages once in every month with the help of

professional medical practitioner and supply of medicines at subsidized

rate.

Ambulance facility for emergency cases. Education sector

Early childhood education centers.

Functional literacy centers for youths and adults both men and women. Infrastructure

Strengthen the village road, community hall, and drinking water facility, etc

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in consultation with the villagers.

FUTURE POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES SUGGESTED FOR THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE AFFECTED AREAS

PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES

Women Empowerment Formation of Mahila Mandals

Formation of women SHGs

Community based

organizations/village institutions

Village Committee

Youth Association

Health Committee

Social Security of the old aged

persons

Provision of old age pension and

health check up.

Environment and Sanitation Individual and community

plantation

Provision of individual toilets and

safe drinking water

Village infrastructure Create need-based infrastructure

and strengthen the existing

infrastructure.

Special Drive for ST people Awareness camp on education

Motivation and 100%

enrolment in the class

Provide reading material free of

cost

Awards for best students

Health Health awareness camps

Regular health check up

Ambulance facility