Project Name: Sand mining (minor mineral)PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT
District: Munger, Bihar
M/s NM Food Products, 48 G Block, Sri Ganganager (Raj.)
Proprietor – Sh. Naresh Gupta
PRE- FEASIBILITY
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Project Name: Sand mining (minor mineral)PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT
District: Munger, Bihar
M/s NM Food Products, 48 G Block, Sri Ganganager (Raj.)
Proprietor – Sh. Naresh Gupta
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Letter of Intent (LOI) for mining of minor mineral sand has been granted under Bihar Minor Mineral Concession
Rules 1972 by District Mining Officer, Munger (Bihar) vide Memo No.VIII-02/2014/486/M dated 13.11.2014,
for the period of 5 year to M/s NM Food Products, 48 G Block, Sri Ganganagar (Raj.), proprietor Sh. Naresh
Gupta, S/o Sh. Mahavir Prasad. The area of mining is 225 hectares approximately. (Copy of letter of LOI is
enclosed as Annexure I)
The proposed production capacity of sand is 18,66,240 MTPA. The lease area lies on Mohani, Agaiya, Badhua,
Belharini, Girdha, Ganga and Nidar riverbed of district Munger, Bihar. The total mine contract area is 225
hectares which is non-forest land. The proposed mining project land has been allotted as a single unit for mining
of Balu sand throughout the riverbeds of district Munger, Bihar.
The following special conditions shall be applicable for the excavation of Balu minor mineral from river beds in
order to ensure safety of river-beds, structures and the adjoining areas:
1. Restricted areas for Sand Mining according to new Sand Policy 2013:
a. In case of Railway bridge and National or State Highways the area of 300 m on both sides of the bridge
is prohibited and in case of normal bridge it is 100 m on both sides.
b. For the safety of Koyilawar bridge the area between 600 m south and 300 m North of the bridge is
restricted for mining.
c. An area at a distance of 50 m from any Public or Religious Place/Samshan Ghat is restricted.
d. An area of 5 meter from both sides of the river is restricted
e. Area upto 100m upstream and downstream from any dam/wire/irrigation structure is restricted.
f.
Mining upto the depth of 1.80 m only is allowed in the areas at a distance of 46-61 km from Flood
Controlling Embankments and up to 2.40 m depth in areas at a distance of 61-91 m from such
embankments.
g. The level of irrigation outlets must be kept parallel to the level of the river bed i.e. the level of river bed
must not be below the irrigation outlets.
h. Sand mining will not be done around Infiltration well/ Intake wells.
i.
If any river releases water for irrigation then in areas of such river mining will be done only after
obtaining NOC from the Department Water Resources, so that the irrigation system will not be affected.
2. Maximum depth of Sand Mining:
a. The maximum depth of sand mining in the river bed will not exceed 3 m from the un-mined bed or
the water level (whichever is low) at any point.
3. Endowment Period of Sand Ghats:
a. The Endowment period of Sand Ghats is maximum 5 years.
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The contractor shall be under obligation to carry out mining in accordance with all other provisions as applicable
under the Mine Act, 1952, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, Bihar Minor Mineral
Concession Rules 1972.
1.1 Salient features of the project
Project name
Balu/Sand mining (minor mineral) over an area of 225 Ha in
District-Munger, containg river Sand.
Mining Contract Area
225 Hectares
Location of mine
Balu/sand mining is permitted throughout all the balu ghats of
district Munger, Bihar. The balu ghats lie on Mohani, Agaiya,
Badhua, Belharini, Girdha, Ganga and Nidar riverbed of district
Munger, Bihar.
Coordinates
of
varoius
River
Strecthes of Munger Dist.
1). Ganga River
West end:-N 25°19’ 27’’E 86°19’ 08’
East end:-N 25°15’ 00’’ E 86°43’ 33’
2). Mahane River/ SakriNadi
SW end:-N24°57’15’’ E 86°32’ 39’
NE end :-N 25°08’ 56’’ E 86°36’ 04’’
3). BelharnaNadi
South end :-N24°57’59’’ E 86°37’ 46’’
North end:-N 25°05’ 32’’ E 86°40’ 38’’
4). BadhuaNadi
South end :-N24°57’59’’ E 86°37’ 46’’
North end:-N 25°05’ 32’’ E 86°40’ 38’’
5). GirdhaNadi
South end:-N25°03’02’’ E 86°39’ 04’’
North end:-N25°07’14’’E 86°37’ 20’’
Toposheet number
72 K/12 and 72L/9
River/Nalla/Nadi/Khad
River
Minerals of mine
Balu/Sand
Reserve
Geological Reserve : 1,35,00,000 MT
Mineable Reserve : 1,01,25,000 MT
Proposed production
Total production in 5 years : 66,97,440 MT
Production Capacity : 18,66,240 MTPA
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Method of mining
Open cast semi-mechanized
No of working days
300 days
Water demand (approximate)
Domestic Water: 3 KLD
Dust Suppression: 10 KLD
Plantation: 5 KLD
Total Water Requirement: 18KLD
Man power
77
Nearest railway station
Jamalpur Railway Station: 4.8 KM E
Nearest state highway/nationalhighway National Highway 80: 5 KM NE
Nearest air port
Patna Airport: 130 KM SW
2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1Identification of Project and Project Proponent
Letter of Intent (LOI) for mining of minor mineral sand has been granted by District Mining Officer, Munger
(Bihar) vide Memo No. VIII-02/2014/486/M dated 13.11.2014, for the period of 5 year to M/s NM Food
Products, 48 G Block, Sri Ganganagar (Raj.), proprietor Sh. Naresh Gupta, S/o Sh. Mahavir Prasad. The area of
mining is 134.06 hectares approximately.
The details of the project proponent and project are given below:
Name of the applicant
M/s M/s NM Food Products
Proprietor – Sh. Naresh Gupta
M/s NM Food Products,
Name & Address of Applicant
Proprietor – Sh. Naresh Gupta
48 G Block, Sri Ganganager (Raj.)
Name of Mine
All Balu Ghat Mines of district Munger (Unit-I), Bihar
Mineral
Sand
Area (ha)
225
Status of Project
New Project
2.2 Brief description of nature of the project
The proposed mining contract area is 225 Hect. of all balu ghats as Unit-I of district Munger, Bihar. It has been
proposed to excavate 66,97,440 MT of sand in 5 years from the bed of various rivers of district Munger, Bihar.
The production capacity will be 18,66,240 MT per year. The Sand material will be replenished during in
monsoon season every year, as the mining will be undertaken on a rotation basis, in such a way that excavated
areas of previous years mining will act as depository for the post monsoon season.
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2.3 Need for the Project and its Importance to the Country or Region
Building huge infrastructure as envisaged by Government of Indiaparticularly in road and housing sector
requires basic building and construction raw materials. The sand is one of primary building material required for
the purpose. The mining activities as proposed are the backbone of all construction and infrastructure projects as
the raw material for construction is made available only from such mining. The sand to be excavated is in high
demand at the local market for real estate and infrastructure industry. This project will also provide employment
to local people helping them earn livelihood. In addition to this, it will further prevent widening of the above
mentionedrivers bed due to the deposition of sediments which if not mined out will result in raising of the river
bed causing flooding, damage to the adjoining areas, destruction of life and property.
2.4 Demand-Supply Gap
The demand for Sand is ever growing with the growth of the infrastructure sector in our country. The mineral is
used mainly in the construction activities like roads,buildings, bridges. The requirement for the mineral is always
high throughout the country. Therefore there is always a good demand of the mineral in the domestic market.
2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production
The demand in the domestic market is high sand mineral is available in abundant quantity in the contracted area
and can be excavated indigenously. Import does not apply in the present case of sand mining.
2.6 Export Possibility
There is no proposal to export the sand.
2.7 Domestic/ Export Markets
Domestic Market
The sand excavated will be directly sold in the market.
Export Market
The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for real estate and infrastructure sector
etc. No possibility of export of sand from this contract.
2.8 Employment Generation (Direct and indirect) due to the project
This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society. It will provide employment to
the people residing in vicinity and indirectly by the development of supporting infrastructure.
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any.
The proposed project of 225 Hectares is of Sand mining. The mineral excavated will be directly transported to
the real estate, construction and infrastructure projects.
3.2 Location
The mining contract has been granted by the mining department for excavation of balu/sand throught the river
beds of district Munger. The balu ghats along the river beds have been marked on survey of india maps.
The project falls in SOI Toposheet No. 72 K/12 and 72L/9. (The Key Plan of the location is enclosed as
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Annexure II)
Details of various River strecthes of Munger Dist. Rivers Bihar
Co-ordinates:(Tentative area of sand ghats -225 Ha)
1). Ganga River :- west end:-N 25°19’ 27’’E 86°19’ 08’
East end:- N 25°15’ 00’’ E 86°43’ 33’
2). Mahane River/ SakriNadi:- SW end:-N24°57’15’’ E 86°32’ 39’
NE end :-N 25°08’ 56’’ E 86°36’ 04’’
3). BelharnaNadi:- South end:-N 24°56’ 41’’E 86°35’ 21’’
North end:-N 25°02’ 30’’E 86°36’ 58’’
4). BadhuaNadi:- South end :-N24°57’59’’ E 86°37’ 46’’
North end:-N 25°05’ 32’’ E 86°40’ 38’’
5). GirdhaNadi:-
South end:-N25°03’02’’ E 86°39’ 04’’
North end:-N25°07’14’’ E 86°37’ 20’’
The proposed area is covered under the Ganga River, Mohane River/Sakri River, BalharnaNadi, BadhuaNadi and
GirdhaNadi. Details of various Ghats for mining of sand (Balu ) is enclosed as Annexure III.
These ghats are located in Munger district. All these ghats are connected by motorable/smetalled road.
State Headquarters: Patna is about 90 km in the North of the lease area.
The contract area lie on 6.86 km NE direction of Munger. The site is approachable from National Highway 80.
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Figure1: Location map of the Project site
3.3 Details of Alternate Sites
Rivers and streams by far have been the most lucrative and attractive source for extracting large volume of
building materials such as boulders, stone, pebbles, sand and gravel for a variety of construction activities.
Following are some advantages of using river sediments as compared to the crushing of rock-mass from rock-insitu quarries.
•
Due to attrition, the material is already granulated and rounded, well sorted and generally clean
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•
Sediments can easily be collected / extracted by digging less deep pits in active channel or dry river beds
of upper terraces
•
Invariably free from weak materials and interstitial loose / fine material.
•
Not far from cities or market as the civilization has developed near the bank of rivers
•
Require comparatively less processing.
•
Natural replenishment takes place annually due to transportation of sediments from upper course/reaches
during high stage of river, which is achieved a number of times during monsoon
In plain reaches, where the bed slope is gentle, the river bed is overlaid with matrix mainly comprising of sand of
different gradation along with silt and clay. In the present case, the LOI of Mining contract was granted to M/s
NM Food Products, 48 G Block, Sri Ganganager (Raj.), Proprietor – Sh. Naresh Gupta by District Mining
Officer, Mining Department, Munger Bihar vide memo no. VIII-02/2014/486/M dated 13.11.2014. The LOI has
been granted on the basis of Bihar Government, Mining Department policy no. 2887 dated 22.7.2014. Thus, the
mining site has been specified by the government and thus, there is no case for alternate site studies.
3.4 Size or Magnitude of Operation
The mine contract area is land in the river section and the project is contemplated to win the mineral sand by
semimechanized open cast method of mining without blasting. The daily production has been contemplated as
4167 metric tonne.The proposed mine has contractover an area of 225 Hect.The maximum rated capacity of the
project will be 18,66,240 MT PA which will be excavated out in layers upto a depth of 3 metres
3.5 Project description with process details
Method of Mining
Mining activity will be carried out by Open Cast Semi-Mechanized method.

Light weight excavators will be used for digging & loading of mineral in tippers.
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No OB/ waste material will be produced.
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No drilling/ blasting are required as the material is loose in nature.
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Proper benching of 3.0 m height will be maintained.
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Roads will be properly made and sprayed by water for suppression of dust.
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Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded trippers/ trucks will not have slopes more than 1 in
20.
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Extraction activities will start in the blocks from the upstream side to downstream side. This will not
obstruct the movement of water, if any, during monsoon period in the river course.
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Approach roads from the various blocks as already described earlier will be merging with permanent tar
roads on both sides of the river for transportation of the mineral to final destinations.
Table: List of Machinery
S. No.
Name of machinery
Capacity
Nos.
1
JCB/Excavator
0.9 m3-1.3 m3
8
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2
Tippers/ Trucks
25 tons
40 (hire basis)
3
Water Tanker
4000 liters
2
4
Light vehicles /Jeep
--
3
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
No raw material will be required in the proposed project. The operation involves the excavation of
balusand in its existing form and transported to the endusers.
The Mineral production (in MT) for the Next Five years is given below:
Year
Sand (MT)
9,00,000
First Year
Second Year
10,80,000
Third Year
12,96,000
Fourth Year
15,55,200
Fifth Year
18,66,240
3.7 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse
Minerals are generally depleting asset once mined; but minerals like sand will be replenished naturally. Thus a
scientific approach will be taken up for excavation of mineral with systematic method. Overburden or solidwaste generation will be negligible. Top soil as overburden/ solid waste shall be generated and it will be
scrapped first and progressively utilized in plantation & backfilling.
3.8 Availability of Water, its Source, Energy/ Power Requirement and Source
3.8.1 Water Requirement
Total Water Requirement
(18 KLD)
Dust Suppression
Domestic
Plantation
(10 KLD)
(3 KLD)
(5 KLD)
Thus total water requirement will be 18 KLD. This water will be supplied from old existing borewells in nearby
villages through tankers.
3.8.2 Power
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All the activities will be carried out in a semi-mechanized manner. The material will be excavated and loaded
directly into, dumpers. tractors-trolley etc by the diesel run excavator cum loaders. The operation will be done
only from sun rise to sun set. So there is no power requirement of power for the mining activity.
3.8.3 Liquid Effulent
No liquid effulent will be generated at the mine site due to the mineral excavation.
3.9 Schematic Representations of the Feasibility Drawing which give information of EIA Process
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4.SITE ANALYSIS
4.1Connectivity
4.1.1 Nearest Railway Station- Jamalpur 4.8 KM E
4.1.2 Nearest Airport- Patna 130 KM SW
4.1.3 Nearest Highway- NH 80, 8 KM NE
4.2 Landform, Landuse and Land ownership
The mining lease is a part ofriverbed of rivers Mohani, Agaiya, Badhua, Belharini, Girdha, Ganga and Nidar
riverbed of district Munger, Bihar. The proposed activity is to take place in the stream bed, the excavated balu
sand will be replenished during rainy season every year and hence there will be no change in land use.
4.3 Topography
Munger district of Bihar state lies between north longitude24o 57’ N to 25o 29’ and east latitude 86o 21’ to 86o
42’. It is one of the oldest cities of Bihar situated 60 km west of Bhagalpur and 180 km east of capital city Patna.
The district has an area of 1419.7 square kilometers. The district is bounded in the north by Khagaria, in the west
by Lakhisarai and Begusarai districts, in the east by Bhagalpur, while in the south it is bounded by Banka and
Jamui districts.
4.4 Existing land use pattern and shortest distances from Forests, Water bodies, Eco sensitive areas, etc.
There is no forest land in the mine contract area. The entire mining contract lies within the bed of Mohani,
Agaiya, Badhua, Belharini, Girdha, Ganga and Nidar rivers. There are following Forest areas present within 10
km of the project site are:
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Bhitiya Reserve Forest, 9km, SE
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Dense jungle, NW, 5.5 km
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Dense Mixed jungle, W, 1.7 km
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Dense Mixed Jungle, W, 3.5 km
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Open Mixed Jungle, 3.8 km, S
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Open Jungle, 9 km, SE
4.5 Existing Infrastructure
The site has no existing infrastructure, except for connecting road for transportation.
4.6 Geomorphology And Soils
The district has a diverse landscape ranging from hills to flood plains. The major geomorphic units are rocky
upland, pediplain and alluvial plain:
a. The Kharagpur Hill tract: it constitutes dominantly elevated and rugged landmasses, except south,
surrounded on all sides by alluvial plains. The Ganga flows along its northern tip. The altitude of hills
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varies 12 from 500 to 250 m a msl. It comprises mainly quartzite and phyllite of Kharagpur Formation.
The rock of Kharagpur Formation has undergone multi phase tectonic deformation, which has given rise
to many types of deformational structures. Thermal springs are common in Kharagpur Hills and these
springs emerge from fissures in highly jointed or sheared quartzites.
b. Pediplain: represented by the area formed by coalescence of the pediment and thus forms rolling
topography and comprises residual soil overlain by mixture of sheet wash deposits.
c. Alluvial Plain: Older Alluvial Plain is represented in major part of Tarapur, Asarganj and part of
Sangrampur blocks and it is made up of sediments derived from the denudation of Chota Nagpur Plateau
and Kharagpur Hills. The thickness of this alluvium in Khaira village is about 40m, while in the east it is
reduced considerably. Northern part of the district is represented by Younger Alluvial Plain and confined
within few km from the river Ganga. Locally, this is called Diara area. Relief of Diara area is level to
very gentle undulating ground. The mighty Ganga meanders in these parts and usually these land masses
are flooded during middle of July to the end of September. Alluvial thickness is more in diara area.
SOIL
The Munger district consists mainly of Entisols and Alfisols type of soils under different lithological and
pedogenic conditions
a. Younger alluvial soil of entisols group of soil is restricted on either side of river Ganga, mainly on
northern and southern Ganga plain. It is deficient in nitrogen, phosphoric acid and humus. Texturally
these soils are sandy to loamy sand and pH value being on the alkaline side, it occurs mainly in diara
area
b. Older alluvial soils of alfisols group of soil are developed mainly in the marginal area along northern
border of hard rock terrain i.e. south of Ganga.
c. Red sandy soil of alfisols group of soils occurs in major part of district especially in central part of the
district. It has poor fertility and is suitable for high land crop.
4.7 Environmental Settings (Secondary Sources)
Physiography & Drainage
The Munger district forms a part of Badua-Chandan, Sunder-Gumani subbasin of the Ganga Basin. The
Kharagpur Hill is a prominent landscape as a distinct watershed. Western half of Kharagpur hills forms part of
PhalguKiul Sub-basin. The district is having moderate to low drainage density.
Dendritic and rectangular drainage patterns are dominating in the hilly regions, while in the plain area the pattern
is parallel to sub-parallel. Major rivers of the district are Ganga, Man, Belharni and Mahana. The Ganga flows to
the east, but it takes northward turn near Munger town. Other rivers flow towards NNE and join the Ganga.
Except the Ganga River, all are ephemeral in nature, having meager water during lean periods.
Climatic condition& Rainfall
The average annual rainfall of the district is 1231 mm and about 80% of the rainfall is received during June to
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September by the south-west monsoon. The climate of the district represents a transition between dry and
extreme climate of northern India and the warm and humid of West Bengal. There are three distinct seasons in a
year. The winter starts from November and last till end February. The summer starts by March end and lasts
through May to mid June and the monsoon sets in thereafterwhich continues till September. In the summer,
temperature rise up to 420 C, while in winter it dips down 20. (Source: District Groundwater Brochure
CGWB).
Administrative set-up
The whole district has been divided into 3 sub-divisions Munger Sadar, Kharagpur & Tarapur.
District Collector being the top level of this hierarchy, sub-divisional magistrates (SDM) becomes the head of
the sub-division. For block level administration, Block Development Officer (B.D.O) acts as the coordinator of
the functions of the respective block. To ensure crime control and mainenance of law and order Police
department works through various police stations spread all over the district.
Sub Divisions
Munger Sadar
Kharagpur
Tarapur
Blocks and Anchal
Sadar, Jamalpur, Bariarpur, Dharahra
Kharagpur, Tetia Bambar.
Tarapur, Asarganj, Sangrampur.
Economy
The competitive advantages of Munger lies in the district itself, which has a largely agriculture and livestock
based economy. Munger district ranks 5th, 2nd & 4th in the production of cattle hides, buffalo hides and goat
skins respectively. The district also has good potential for fish culture. In addition, Munger town also has some
religious and historical importance. It is well known for the ITC factory and Gun Factory. The town is a trading
centre for fruits, vegetables, textiles and readymade garments. The main market is located at the heart of the
town at Bekapur. The town also has a large number of vendors although there are no planned and organized
vending zones. In 2007-08, Munger contributed 2% of Bihar’s SGDP, which doubled between 2004-05 and
2011-12.
Infrastructure
Munger city is connected by National Highway (NH)-80 with Bhagalpur, Suraigarha and Barahiya. Jamalpur is
one of the major railway stations under the East Central Railway (ECR) situated at 9 km south of Munger
station. The nearest airport with regular flights to all major cities and cities is in Patna at a distance of 181 km.
Munger has a small airport with no commercial activities and is used only for VIP movements. Since the nearest
bridge across the river is only through Bhagalpur, ferries are an important mode for transportation across the
river boundaries in the district.
Demography
As per Census 2011, Munger district has a total population of 1,359,054 persons (translating to a population
density of 958 persons / sq.km) and ranks 33rdout of 38 districts within in Bihar. It accounts for 1.3% of the
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state’s population and has a higher level of urbanization i.e. 12.1% as compared to state which is 10.5%
Biological Environment
Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is in south west of Munger. The forest areas is over 681 kms approx. In the valley
in the forest and in the foothills, there are a number of hot springs within the Sanctuary. The two major types of
flora in Munger is that of the grassland and forest. The sanctuary has many varieties of trees ranging from sal,
bamboo, kendu, salai, asan, arjun, paisar to bahera. These trees attract different kinds of creepers. The flora in
Bhim band sanctuary has very different kind of flowers, not found in other parts of Bihar. The sanctuary is more
known for its migratory birds and for over 100 species of resident birds.
The most well-known are pea-fowl, grey partridges, quail, pied horn bill, swallow, night jars, owls, falcons, kites,
eagles of various types, kestrel and vultures, ferruginous. The main migratory birds are white-fronted goose,
ferruginous duck, bell-necked stork, Asian open-bill stork and many more. The main animals found in the
sanctuary are tigers, panthers, wild boars, sloth bear, sambhar deer, chitals, antelopes and nilgais among other
common big and small animals. Species of snakes such as the cobra, pythons and kraits also abound in the
sanctuary. There are crocodiles in the Bhim bandh lake and the Kalidah in the Rameshwar kund.
5 PLANNING BRIEF
5.1 Planning Concept
Open cast semi-mechanized mining method will be adopted for sand mining. Mineral excavated will be used for
meeting the huge demand of construction material like coarse and fine aggregate required in building
construction and infrastructure works, road material for construction and maintenance of roads / highways.
5.2 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL & SOCIAL)
Adequate infrastructure facilities are available in the vicinity of mine contract area and due to the mining
activities; no extra infrastructure over and above the existing infrastructure is required except for the creation of
approach road from riverbed to link roads from different blocks of mining.
5.3 Amenities/Facilities
Mines Office, Workshop etc.
Proper site services such as First Aid, Rest Shelter, and Drinking Water will be provided to the mine workers.
Rest Shelter
Rest shelter along with first-aid station complying with all the provisions of Mines Rules shall be provided by
the project proponent.
Water Supply
Water will be supplied for human consumption, dust suppression and for plantation.
Power Supply
The mine will work in day time only, so no lighting arrangement will be required.
Transport of Men and Material
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Employee will report to the duty on own means. The material from the mine will be transported by trucks /
tippers / tractor trollies.
Communication
Mobile phones shall be used for communication.
Security Arrangements
Appropriate security arrangement shall be made.
5.4 Population projection
The project will employ most of the workers from nearby villages except for supervisory staff. Thus there will no
increase in population due to the project. However, few people from other areas may migrate in this area for
employment and business opportunities.
5.5 Land use
The mining contract area 225 hect is part of all river beds falling in Munger district, Bihar. There is no forest
land in the contract area. The area so excavated will get filled up due to sediment inflow during flooding/heavy
rain fall in the river bed. The ultimate land use of the mine contract area will not change after systemetic and
scientific mining closure.
6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE
6.1Industrial Area (Processing Area)
No industrial area is proposed.
6.2Residential Area (Non Processing Area)
As the local people will be given employment, no residential area/ housing is proposed.
6.3 Green Belt
The green belt shall be developed as per approved eco-friendly mine contract plan and as per CPCB guidelines.
The project proponent shall also develop greenbelt in the premises of the schools, hospitals and also carry out the
avenue plantation in the vacant areas along roads. The greenbelt shall be developed by planting saplings per year.
Indigenous species with the consultation of the State Forest Department shall be planted and maintained.
Table: Greenbelt Programme
Year
Saplings to
be planted
Survival
Species
Place of Plantation
Neem, Peepal, Mango,
Shisham, Sirish,
Babool, Gulmohar
Along the roads,
Along the river banks
in schools and public
building and other
social forestry
programme.
80 %
I
5000
4000
II
5000
4000
III
5000
4000
IV
5000
4000
V
5000
4000
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Total
25000
20,000
6.4 Social infrastructure
 Road facility (existing roads will be maintained regularly)
 Employment opportunity
 Medical camps
 Social awareness camps
 Donations to schools
 Secondary employment opportunities
 Formation of self help groups for the women in nearby villages
6.5 Connectivity
From the contract area, an unmetalled road joins a metalled road which further joins the nearest state highway.
6.6 Drinking Water Management
Mine workers will be provided RO Water for drinking purchased from the market.
6.7 Sewerage System
No sewerage system is proposed. However for sanitation purpose portable toilets will be made available.
6.8 Industrial Waste Management
Not applicable
6.9 Solid Waste management
Negligible quantities of silt /clay mixture will be generated, most of which will be left on stream bed for back
filling and and remaining will be used for plantation.
6.10 Power Requirement & Supply/Source.
All the activities will be carried out in amechanized manner with diesel operated machinery. The operation will
be done only from sun rise to sun set hence there is no power requirement for the proposed activity.
7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN
There is no human settlement within the mine contract area. No human settlement will be disturbed due to the
mining activity. So, no Rehabilitation and resettlement is proposed.
8 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES
8.1Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion.
The project will commence once Environmental Clearance and other necessary certificates are obtained from the
respective departments.
8.2 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of theProject
The Capital cost of the Project is approximately Rs. 2.90 crores.
8.3 Viability of the project
1. Five year production = 6697440 MT
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2. Sale value of mineral = Rs. 137.50 per MT, i.e. Rs. 5.50 per cu. ft.
3. Production cost = Rs. 132.50 per MT, i.e. Rs 5.30 per cu. ft.
4. Profit = Sale Value – Production Cost = Rs. 137.50 – Rs.132.50 per MT
= Rs. 5.00 per MT
5. Estimate profit in 5 years
= Rs. 5.00 X 66,97,440
= Rs. 3,34,87,200 (Rupees 3.384 crores)
As stated above, there is possibility that the project maybe viable.
9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Environmental Management Plan details the environmental quality control measures which are proposed for this
project to achieve the annual production capacity of 18,66,240 MT of Sand (minor mineral). The environmental
management plan includes all preventive as well as mitigation measures to minimize impact on environment for
the mined out sand.
9.1 Land Use Pattern
Envisaged mining operation will be carried out in the River bed . This will be dry bed mining. There will be
no mining activities when there is flow of water in the working zones. During rainy season, the activities will
be stopped, if there is flow in the river.
Besides resource extraction, following activities will be kept in view:
a) Protection and restoration of ecological system
b) Prevent damages to the river regime
c) Protect riverine configuration such as bank erosion, change of water course gradient, flow regime
etc.
d) Prevent contamination of ground water
Safeguard Measures
While carrying out mining activity following measures will be taken:
 Mining activities will be carried out only in dry bed. No in stream mining will be practiced.
 Identification of river stretches for mining will be completed.
 There will be no mining near the banks. This is to protect the bank erosion and river migration.
 Mineral Sand from river will be restricted to a maximum depth of 3.0 m from the existing bed level.
This is for safety and sustainability.
 As the lease area is quite large and long in length, systematic extraction will be carried out to prevent
seasonal scouring and enhanced erosion.
 Extraction will be carried out in a manner that there is no obstruction to flow of water, if any, during
rainy season.
 Mining on the concave side of the river channel should be avoided to prevent bank erosion. Similarly
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meandering segment of river will be selected to prevent natural eroding banks and to promote mining
on natural building (aggrading) meanders component
Reclamation of Mined Out Area ( plate no.5 )
There is no generation of OB/ waste material. No backfilling has been proposed in the excavated zone. River
bed will be replenished by sediments during rainy season.
9.2 Air Pollution Control
Air Pollution:
Emission of gases and dust takes place due to movement of vehicles. Spraying of water and plantation along the
road side prevents the spread of dust. Plantation also acts as barrier for restricting pollution. Impact on air
environment has been assessed taking in to consideration the proposed production and increase emissions. The
sources of air pollution are given below:
 Operation of mining machinery/ loading operations
 Transportation of mineral
 Wind erosion from barren area and river bed
Air pollutants released during production can be checked by:
 Dust suppression system/ water spraying would be adopted at mine working and loading points
 Excavation operations to be suspended during very strong wind conditions
 Afforestation will be carried out for control of dust
 Plantation with wide canopy trees along approach road will help in dust suppression
 Persons to be provided with dust mask and other personal protective equipments,
 particularly during summer months and dust storm periods
Transportation
 Regular water spraying on haulage roads during mineral transportation by water sprinklers,
 Avoid over loading of tippers & consequent spillage on the roads,
 Mineral carrying trucks will be effectively covered by tarpaulin to avoid escape of fines to
atmosphere,
 Air quality shall be regularly monitored both in the core zone and the buffer zone.
Controlling of NOx level
The source of NOx is due to vehicular emission. This can be controlled by proper maintenance and servicing of
vehicles. Only P.U.C. certificated vehicles will be permitted
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9.3 Water Pollution Control
9.3.1 Surface & Ground Water Management
There is no surface water body within the mining lease area. Thus, there is no localized /concentrated
contamination of water from the mining in area.
 The proposed working are far above the general ground water table. No toxic minerals substances and tailing
pond located in the area. Thus quality of ground water will not pollute.
 The mining does not have any impact on topography and natural drainage of surrounding area.
9.3.2 Waste Water Management
 No waste water is generated from the mining activity of minerals as the project only involves lifting of stone.
9.3.3 Domestic Sewage Water Management
 Domestic sewage water will be disposed in soak pits via septic tank
9.4 Noise Pollution Control
There is no drilling and blasting for mineral extraction. Noise pollution due to transportation will not cause any
problem to the inhabitants of this area because there is no human settlement in close proximity to the link roads
in lease area. Effective steps will be taken to keep the noise level well below the DGMS prescribed limit of 85
dBA.
Noise control is achieved by the following:
 Proper care and maintenance of the equipments will be carried out.
 Personal protective equipments will be provided to the workers.
9.5 Solid waste Management
There is no top soil in the lease area. No overburden and waste is likely to be generated during lease period.
There will be neither any stacking of soil nor creation of OB dumps.
9.6 Socio Economic Improvement
It is proposed that the lessee shall spend for social development of the local residents. Under social development
of the area, the lessee will donate part of his profit to provide drinking water facility, books to the poor student
of the local school and medicines in the local hospital for treatment of the poor people and other social work.
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In the recruitment process of the organization, local people will be given preference.
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Most of the deserving candidates have already been absorbed.
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The management will recruit the skilled & semiskilled workers from the nearby villages thus increasing the
social status of the villagers.
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The management will contribute for the overall economy and social development of the area.
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9.7 Details of Health Checkup and Insurance of all the Employed Persons
All workers will be subjected to medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at times of appointment and
at least once in five years. Medical camps will be organized for this activity. Insurance of all employees as per
the rules will be carried out.
9.7.1 Corporate Social Responsibility
As a corporate responsibility following measures along with budget provision is proposed for improving the
conditions of persons in and around the project area:
S. No.
Description
Amount (in lacs)
1
Health check up camps
3.0
2
Surveillance programme of the workers
2.0
3
Insurance cover of workers
2.0
4
Assistance to local schools, scholarship to students
5.0
5
Sanitations and drinking water facilitites
5.0
6
Vocational training to persons for income generation
2.0
7
Assistance to self help groups
5.00
Total
24.00
9.7.2 Fund Provision for Environmental Management
It is proposed to create an Environment Management Fund. The contractor shall deposit/pay an amount equal to
10% of the due contract money along with installments towards the ‘Mines and Minerals Development,
Restoration and Rehabilitation fund.
9.7.3 Fund Provision for EMP Measures
Following provisions are proposed to be taken for improving, control and monitoring of environment protection
measures
S.
No.
Particulars
Amount (in
lacs)
1
Pollution monitoring – Air, Water, Noise
2.0
2
Pollution monitoring – Water sprinkling
2.0
3
Wire fencing at plantation sites
2.0
4
Plantation including maintenance
2.50
5
Rainwater harvesting
5.00
6
Haul road and other roads repair and maintinance
5.00
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7
Premoonsoon and post monsoon survey for sedimentation in the
river bed
Total
2.0
20.5
The protection measures will be dynamic and subject to periodic review so that measures remain effective and
appropriate.
10. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)
 Project will create direct & indirect employment opportunities within the surrounding region. Unit
will use good faith efforts to employ local people from the nearby villages depending upon the
availability of skilled & un-skilled man-power surrounding the project site.
 In this proposed mining project workforce of non-technical and technical persons are required.
Migration of highly education and skilled experience will result in increase of literacy in the
surrounding villages.
 Assessment of the potential socioeconomic benefits during mining focused primarily on work force
requirements, acquisition of supplies, and the temporary increased demand for services related to
the mining project like food, housing, communications, law enforcement, medical care, local
transportation etc. Due to these, additional revenue to local suppliers for required products and
services related to the construction and operation phases of the project will generate.
 Thus, mining activities will provide numerous new, although temporary, work opportunities for
both skilled and unskilled labor, as well as contribute significantly to the local economy.
 Additional government revenue expected from royalty, taxes, duties and other fees.
 An added benefit to the proposed project will result in considerable growth of stimulating the
industrial and commercial activities in the state. Small and medium scale industries may be further
developed as a consequence.
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