MINUTES OF 63rd EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (EAC)
(THERMAL & COAL MINING) MEETING HELD ON 28th –29th
JANUARY 2010
The 63rd
meeting of the EAC (T &C)
was held on 28th –29th January 2010 to consider the projects of coal mining sector. The list of
participants of EAC and the proponents are given at Annexure-1 and 2
respectively.
The
minutes the 61st meeting
of the EAC (T &C) held on 17th –18th December 2009
were confirmed with the following corrections:
Item 1, para
3, 1st sentence: The words “ R1, R2 and R3” be replaced with “top
seam R4”.
Consideration of coal mining projects was taken up as per agenda.
1. Proposed Nerad
Malegaon Coal Mining Project (0.15 MTPA by OC and 0.21 MTPA by UG in an ML area of 465 ha) of M/s
Wani Coalfields Pvt. Ltd. in village Nerad, Tehsil Jhari-Zamni, Dist. Yavatmal,
Maharashtra (Further consideration of TOR)
The proposal was considered in EAC
(T&C) meeting held on 27th –28th August 2008, wherein
the Committee had sought clarifications including of mining by UG method. The
proponent made a presentation on the project. It was informed that OC mining
would be for 28 years. It was informed that 90% of the ML area consists of
agricultural land of black cotton soil. It was clarified that without
extraction of the coal by OC mining, UG mining is not feasible as the upper
strata are weak. Of the total ML area of 465 ha, 125 ha would be OC mining. It
is proposed to undertake mining in the ML in sequence whereby the ML would be
divided into 4 pits, and coal would be extracted from Pit 1 of 29 ha by 5th
year, 38 ha of Pit 2 by 10th year, 39 ha of Pit 3 by 20th
year. Thus, 50% of the land for OC mining would be backfilled by the 10th
year. It was informed that the topsoil found in the top 2-4metres, would be
used for land reclamation. It was clarified that the drainage of the area would
not be disturbed by diversion.
The Committee observed that the proposed
mine is an isolated patch and the nearest mine 7-8km away. The block has
limited reserves of coal and it needs to be determined, if OC mining should be
permitted. The Committee was of the
view that proposed project is located in the area with densely
intersected natural drainages in the catchments of Rivers Vaidarbha and Llaiya and in view that the
information presented on hydrology is inadequate and in order to decide whether
OC mining should be permitted, the Committee recommended that a study be
undertaken by the proponent on
1.
Framework of hydrological and
hydrological regime in the study area.
2. Preliminary assessments
regarding the likely effect of mine drainage on stream flow characteristics
and water
quality, especially with respect to Vaidarbha river which passes adjacent to
the proposed project.
The Committee after discussions decided that the project could however be
granted TOR for undertaking UG mining. The response of the PP was sought in
this regard.
2. Gurha (West) Lignite Mine Project (1 MTPA in 1725ha) of M/s Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Ltd., located in village Gurha, Tehsil Kolayat, district Bikaner, Rajasthan (Further consideration of TOR)
The proponent made a presentation.
It was informed that the project will meet the coal requirements of a pit head
80MW TPP of M/s Rajasthan Vidyut Nigam Ltd. The total ML area has been reduced
to 1725 ha from the original 1950 ha and consists of 1427.53 ha of private land
and 297.47 ha of Govt. land. There are 6 villages within the ML area. R&R
involves 367 land oustees, 67 PAFs (land and homestead losers) and 2 homestead
losers. An area of 32 ha has been identified in village Madhopur located at a
distance of 3km. It was informed that the TDS levels of water within the ML is
about 5000 mg/l and can be used for dust suppression. It was informed that an
estimated 352 m3/d of water would be required for the project which would be
met from bore well during the initial 2 years of mine operation and thereafter
from the 3rd year onwards, mine pit water would be used. It was
informed that both sweet water and brine water are found in the groundwater
found in the mine area. It was informed that the linked TPP is to obtain water
from Indira Gandhi Canal. It was informed that the crops grown in the area are
rainfed- Khariff and single crop only.
The Committee desired that a
detailed hydrogeology study should be undertaken. The Report already prepared
for the Project could be examined by Expert, Groundwater and his comments
obtained. The Committee desired that water from IGC be also used for the
coalmine project as the Committee was of the view that using brine water of TDS
levels as high as 5000 mg/l over the life of the mine for dust suppression and
land reclamation would damage the land/soil quality of the ML over the period
and would not be fit for any post mining landuse. The Committee desired that
the mine pit water be treated in an RO Plant for use by the local
habitation/villages. The Committee noted that the maps shown during the
presentation indicated a cluster of water courses and was of the view that
cutting a deep trench of 180m depth for mining would severely impact the water
regime of the area particularly to villages/habitation in the buffer zone.
The Committee after discussions decided that the Study
conducted by M/s RSMML on the hydrogeology and impacts of mining on the drainage
and hydrogeology would be examined by Expert, Groundwater and after obtaining
comments, a decision would be made to grant TOR to the project.
3. Marki Mangli II, III and IV OCP of M/s
Shree Virangana Steels Ltd., located in dist. Yavatmal,
Maharashtra (Further consideration of EC based on TOR)
The proposal was considered in the EAC (T&C)
meetings held on 28th –29th October 2009and on
21st –22nd July 2009 wherein the Committee had desired that the project
be reexamined/sought clarifications on a number of issues.
The proponent made a presentation. The Committee
after discussions was of the view that the Nala Diversion Plan shown does not
appear to be technically correct incorporating issues such as gradient. The
Committee desired that the proponent relook the issue of Road Diversion, as it
did not appear to be suitable for the villages within and adjoining the lease.
The Committee desired that the diverted road should pass too close to the
external OB dumps and quarry. The Committee noted that the Public Hearing was
conducted for the second time, as the first could not be complete due to
vehement opposition from the public against the project. The Committee desired
that he proponent respond on the specific issues of objections raised during Public
Hearing and how they are to be addressed. The Committee desired that a pond
within the ML should not be disturbed. The Committee desired that a detailed
Project Specific R&R Plan and a CSR Plan be prepared and furnished.
The Committee after discussions decided to further
consider the project based upon receipt of the aforesaid details.
4. Expansion of Coal Washery (0.6 MTPA to 2 MTPA) of M/s Indo-Unique Flame Ltd. located in Tehsil Wani, Dist. Yavatmal, Maharshtra (Further consideration of TOR)
The Committee noted that although the Consent has
been renewed to the Unit, the Report of the Maharashtra SPCB on the compliance
status of the Consent granted for the original capacity ahs not been received
and desired that the same be obtained for consideration of grant of TOR.
5. Gondulpura OCP (4 MTPA over 520 ha) of M/s Tenughat Emta Coal Mines Ltd., located in
dist. Hazaribagh, Jharkhand (Further consideration of TOR)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that Phase-I for which exploration has been completed would be started first for which Mining Plan has been approved and EC has been sought. Of the total ML area of 400 ha, Phase-I would be 224 ha. In addition, an area of 82.5 ha outside the Phase-I would be required. This includes an area of 31.30 ha as external OB dumps within the 400 ha ML area, 14.2ha for infrastructure, 30 ha for colony and R&R site and 7 ha for boundary. Thus the total project area for the Phase-I would be 306.5 ha which consists of 124.52 ha of forestland, 164.37 ha of agricultural land, 3.3 ha of settlements and 14.31 ha of water bodies.
The Committee desired that patches of dense forests found at the fringe of Phase-I project area should be left out. In addition, areas suitable for agriculture should be restored to agr. use at the post mining stage.
Based on the application along with documents and presentation thereon and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the following TOR:
(i)
An EIA-EMP Report would be
prepared for Phase-I of the project for 4
MTPA rated capacity in a total project area of 306.50 ha, which includes 224 ha
of ML area for Phase-I based on the generic
structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006.
(ii)
An EIA-EMP Report would be
prepared for 4 MTPA rated capacity cover the impacts and
management plan for the project specific activities on the environment of the
region, and the environmental quality – air, water, land, biotic community,
etc. through collection of data and information, generation of data on impacts
including prediction modelling for 4 MTPA of
coal production based on approval of project/Mining Plan for 4 MTPA. Baseline data collection can be for any season
except monsoon.
(iii)
A map specifying locations of the State,
District and Project location.
(iii) A Study area map of the core zone and
10km area of the buffer zone (1: 50,000 scale) clearly delineating the major
topographical features such as the land use, surface drainage of
rivers/streams/nalas/canals, locations of human habitations, major
constructions including railways, roads, pipelines, major industries/mines and
other polluting sources. In case of ecologically sensitive areas such as
Biosphere Reserves/National Parks/WL Sanctuaries/ Elephant Reserves, forests
(Reserved/Protected), migratory corridors of fauna, and areas where endangered
fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance found in the 15 km area
of the buffer zone should be given.
(iv)
Land use map (1: 50,000 scale) based on a
recent satellite imagery of the study area may also be provided with explanatory
note of the land use. Satellite imagery per se is not required.
(v)
Map showing the core zone delineating the
agricultural land (irrigated and unirrigated, uncultivable land (as defined in
the revenue records), forest areas (as per records), along with other physical
features such as water bodies, etc should be furnished.
(vi)
A contour map showing the
area drainage of the core zone and 2-5 km of the buffer zone (where the water
courses of the core zone ultimately join the major rivers/streams outside the lease/project
area) should also be clearly indicated as a separate map.
(vii)
A detailed
Site plan of the mine showing the various proposed break-up of the land for
mining operations such as the quarry area, OB dumps, green belt, safety zone,
buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP, Stockyard, township/colony (within and
adjacent to the ML), undisturbed area and if any, in topography such as
existing roads, drains/natural water bodies are to be left undisturbed along
with any natural drainage adjoining the lease /project and modification of
thereof in terms of construction of embankments/bunds, proposed
diversion/rechannelling of the water courses, etc., approach roads, major haul
roads, etc.
In case of any proposed diversion of
nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of diversion/modification of drainage
and their realignment, construction of embankment etc. should also be shown on
the map.
Similarly
if the project involves diversion of any road/railway line passing through the
ML/project area, the proposed route of diversion and its realignment should be
shown.
(viii)
Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition.
(ix) Break-up of lease/project
area as per mining operations.
(x) Impact of changes in the
land use due to the start of the projects if much of the land being acquired is
agricultural land/forestlnad/grazing land.
(xii) Collection of
one-season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on environmental quality - air
(SPM, RSPM, SOx , NOx and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc), noise,
water (surface and groundwater), soil.
(xiii) Map of the study area
(1: 50, 000 scale) (core and buffer
zone clearly delineating the location of various stations superimposed with
location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting sources. The number and
location of the stations in both core zone and buffer zone should be selected
on the basis of size of lease/project area, the proposed impacts in the
downwind (air)/downstream (surface water)/groundwater regime (based on flow).
One station should be in the upwind/upstream/non-impact/non-polluting area as a
control station. The monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters
for water testing for both ground water and surface water as per ISI standards and CPCB classification wherever
applicable.
(xiv) Study on the existing
flora and fauna in the study area (10km) carried out by an institution of
relevant discipline and the list of flora and fauna duly authenticated
separately for the core and buffer zone and a statement clearly specifying
whether the study area forms a part of the migratory corridor of any endangered
fauna. If the study area has endangered
flora and fauna, or if the project falls within 15 km of an ecologically
sensitive area, then a comprehensive Conservation Plan should be prepared and
furnished along with comments from the CWLW of the State Govt.
(xv) Details of mineral
reserves, geological status of the study are and the seams to be worked,
ultimate working depth and progressive stage-wise working scheme until end of
mine life should be reflected on the basis of the approved rated capacity and
calendar plans of production from the approved Mining Plan. Geological maps and
sections should be included. The
progressive mine development and final mine closure plan should also be shown
in figures.
(xvi)
Details of mining methods, technology,
equipment to be used, etc., rationale for selection of that technology and
equipment proposed to be used vis-à-vis the potential impacts.
(xvii) Impact of mining on hydrology, modification of natural drainage,
diversion and channelling of the existing rivers/water courses flowing though
the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact on the existing users and
impacts of mining operations thereon.
(xviii) Detailed water balance
should be provided. The break up of water requirement for the various mine
operations should be given separately.
(xix) Source of water for use
in mine, sanction of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts
vis-à-vis the competing users.
(xx) Impact of mining and
water abstraction use in mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within
the core zone and 10 km buffer zone including long–term modelling studies on.
Details of rainwater harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should
be reflected in case there us a declining trend of groundwater availability
and/or if the area falls within dark/grey zone.
(xxi) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxii) Impacts of mining on the
AAQ, predictive modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxiii)
Impacts of mineral transportation – within
and outside the lease/project along with flow-chart indicating the specific
areas generating fugitive emissions. Impacts of transportation, handling,
transfer of mineral and waste on air quality, generation of effluents from
workshop, management plan for maintenance of HEMM, machinery, equipment.
Details of various facilities to be provided in terms of parking, rest areas,
canteen, and effluents/pollution load from these activities.
(xxiv)
Details of waste generation – OB, topsoil –
as per the approved calendar programme, and their management shown in figures
as well explanatory chapter with tables giving progressive development and mine
closure plan, green belt development, backfilling programme and conceptual post
mining land use. OB dump heights and terracing should based on slope stability
studies with a max of 28o angle as the ultimate slope. Sections of
dumps (ultimate) (both longitudinal and cross section) with relation to the
adjacent area should be shown.
(xxv)
Impact and management of wastes and issues of
rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation.
(xxv) Flow chart of water
balance. Treatment of effluents from workshop, township, domestic wastewater,
mine water discharge, etc. Details of STP in colony and ETP in mine. Recycling
of water to the max. possible extent.
(xxvi) Occupational
health issues. Baseline data on the health of the population in the impact zone
and measures for occupational health and safety of the personnel and manpower
for the mine.
(xxviii) Disaster Management Plan.
(xxix) Integrating in the
Env. Management Plan with measures for minimising use of natural resources -
water, land, energy, etc.
(xxx) Progressive Green
belt and afforestation plan (both in text, figures as well as in tables
prepared by MOEF). and selection of
species (local) for the afforestation/plantation programme based on original
survey/landuse.
(xxvi)
Conservation Plan for the endangered/endemic
flora and fauna found in the study area and for safety of animals
visiting/residing in the study area and also those using the study area as a
migratory corridor.
(xxxi) Final Mine closure issues,
post mining land use and restoration of land/habitat to pre- mining. A Plan for the ecological restoration of the area
post mining and for land use should be prepared with detailed cost provisions.
(xxxii) Including cost
of EMP (capital and recurring) in the project cost and for progressive and
final mine closure plan.
(xxxiii) Details of R&R. Detailed project specific R&R Plan with
data on the existing socio-economic status of the population (including
tribals, SC/ST, BPL families) found in
the study area and broad plan for resettlement of the displaced population,
site for the resettlement colony, alternate livelihood concerns/employment for
the displaced people, civic and housing amenities being offered, etc and costs
along with the schedule of the implementation of the R&R Plan.
(xxxiv) Public Hearing should
cover the details of notices issued in the newspaper, proceedings/minutes of
public hearing, the points raised by the general public and commitments made by
the proponent should be presented in a tabular form. If the Public Hearing is
in the regional language, an authenticated English Translation of the same
should be provided.
(xxxv) In built mechanism of
self-monitoring of compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxvi) Status of any litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxvi)
Submission of sample test
analysis of:
Characteristics of coal - this includes grade of
coal and other characteristics – ash, S and heavy metals including levels of
Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.
(xxxvii) Copy of clearances/approvals – such as
Forestry clearances, Mining Plan Approval, NOC frm Flood and Irrigation Dept.
(if req.), etc.
The following general points should be noted:
(i) All documents should be
properly indexed, page numbered.
(ii) Period/date of data
collection should be clearly indicated.
(iii) Authenticated
English translation of all material provided in Regional languages.
(iv) After the preparation of
the draft EIA-EMP Report as per the aforesaid TOR, the proponent shall get the
Public Hearing conducted as prescribed in the EIA Notification 2006 and take
necessary action for obtaining environmental clearance under the provisions of
the EIA Notification 2006.
(v)
The letter/application for EC should quote
the MOEF file No. and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing the TOR.
(vi)
The copy of the letter received from the
Ministry on the TOR prescribed for the project should be attached as an
annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.
(vii) The final EIA-EMP report
submitted to the Ministry must incorporate the issues in TOR and that raised in
Public Hearing. The index of the final EIA-EMP report, must indicate the
specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the specific TOR
prescribed by Ministry and the issue raised in the P.H. have been incorporated.
Mining Questionnaire (posted on MOEF website) with all sections duly filled in
shall also be submitted at the time of applying for EC.
After the preparation of the draft EIA-EMP Report as
per the aforesaid TOR, and the public Hearing conducted as prescribed in the
EIA Notification 2006 and the proponent will take necessary action for
obtaining environmental clearance under provisions of the EIA Notification
2006.
6. Kolar Pimpri Extension OCP (Expansion
from 511 ha to 1488.42 ha and prod. from 1.05 MTPA to 1.50 MTPA) of M/s Western
Coalfields Ltd. located in dist. Yavatmal, Maharashtra (EC based on TOR granted
on 17.12.2007)
The proposal is for expansion in production from 1.05 MTPA to 1.50
MTPA and expansion of lease area from 511 ha to a total ML area of 1488.42 ha
in Tehsil Wani, Yavatmal, Maharashtra. EC was obtained in 2005 for 1.05 MTPA
project. Of the total land area, 978.92 ha are is to be acquired of which
961.45 ha is agr. land and 17.47 ha is wasteland. Of the expansion area, 357.65
ha would be for quarry, 674.55 ha is for ext. OB dump, 5 ha for infrastructure
including CHP, 40 ha for diversion of nallah, 55 ha is for embankment an
approach road, an 356.22 ha is area for rationalisation. A 3 km long embankment
is proposed along River Wardha flowing along the ML boundary and 2.5 km of
nallah at a distance of 400m form the quarry edge. At the post mining stage, a
total of 902.28 ha would be afforested/ plantation developed comprising of
674.55 ha of ext. OB dumps, excavation of 88.73 ha, embankment of 30ha, vacant
land of 104 ha and infrastructure 1 ha and diversion of nallah 4 ha. A void of
268.92 ha would be left in the decoaled quarry. Project involves R&R of 4
villages – Gowari, Aheri, Kolera and Pimpri. Life of the expansion project
would be 27 years.
The proponent made a presentation. It
was informed that it is an old mine operating since
1992-93. Of the total agricultural land required, 479.46 ha is in possession
and 961 ha are to be acquired. It was
informed that the external OB dump is 60-65m height. The total volume of OB in
external OB dump is estimated as 244.945 Mm3 and volume of OB
in internal dump is 37.339 Mm3. It was informed that Gowari village
has already been resettled. Aheri, Kolera and Pimpri are yet to be resettled.
6. Kolar Pimpri Extension OCP (Expansion
from 511 ha to 1488.42 ha and prod. from 1.05 MTPA to 1.50 MTPA) of M/s Western
Coalfields Ltd. located in dist. Yavatmal, Maharashtra (EC based on TOR granted
on 17.12.2007)
The proposal is for expansion in production from 1.05 MTPA to 1.50
MTPA and expansion of lease area from 511 ha to a total ML area of 1488.42 ha
in Tehsil Wani, Yavatmal, Maharashtra. EC was obtained in 2005 for 1.05 MTPA
project. Of the total land area, 978.92 ha are is to be acquired of which
961.45 ha is agr. land and 17.47 ha is wasteland. Of the expansion area, 357.65
ha would be for quarry, 674.55 ha is for ext. OB dump, 5 ha for infrastructure
including CHP, 40 ha for diversion of nallah, 55 ha is for embankment an
approach road, an 356.22 ha is area for rationalisation. A 3 km long embankment
is proposed along River Wardha flowing along the ML boundary and 2.5 km of
nallah at a distance of 400m form the quarry edge. At the post mining stage, a
total of 902.28 ha would be afforested/ plantation developed comprising of
674.55 ha of ext. OB dumps, excavation of 88.73 ha, embankment of 30ha, vacant
land of 104 ha and infrastructure 1 ha and diversion of nallah 4 ha. A void of
268.92 ha would be left in the decoaled quarry. Project involves R&R of 4
villages – Gowari, Aheri, Kolera and Pimpri. Life of the expansion project
would be 27 years.
The proponent made a presentation. It
was informed that it is an old mine operating since
1992-93. Of the total agricultural land required, 479.46 ha is in possession
and 961 ha are to be acquired. It was
informed that the external OB dump is 60-65m height. The total volume of OB in
external OB dump is estimated as 244.945 Mm3 and volume of OB
in internal dump is 37.339 Mm3. It was informed that Gowari village
has already been resettled. Aheri, Kolera and Pimpri are yet to be resettled.
The committee observed that the hydrogeological studies carried out by the proponent need to be relooked into, in the context of mining impact on temporal and long term variability of ground water regime. It was further suggested that representative observational wells/ piezometers should be considered for such studies. The Committee noted that SPM levels to be high and desired that the data be rechecked and reasons be identified. The Committee desired that a season baseline data on air quality and AQIP Modelling for the project and its study area should be carried out. The met. data should be for the same season as the season for AAQ data collection. The Committee desired that a provision of Rs 5/tonne of coal be made for undertaking socio-economic activities for the adjoining villages under CSR. The Committee desired that the PP create funds for R&R and interest on the same be used for maintenance of R&R colony, by creation of a Corpus Fund.
The Committee after discussions decided to further consider the
project upon receipt of these details.
7. Sharda UG (peak capacity of 0.315 MTPA
in an ML area of 307.50 ha) of M/s Western Coalfields Ltd., located in dist. Chindwara, M.P. (EC based on TOR granted on 11.07.2008)
The proponent made a presentation. The proposal is for opening a new underground mine of
a total ML area is 307.50 ha and production capacity is 0.315 MTPA. Of the
total ML area, 289.65 ha is agr. land, 8.35 ha is wasteland and 9.50 ha is
forestland which is to be acquired for surface rights. Coal would be extracted by Bord & Pillar
method and transported to surface by belt conveyors. Coal would be transported
to Palachauri Railway Siding at a distance of 8 km, which would be black topped
and avenue plantation developed. Estimated life of the mine is 28 years.
Subsidence study has been carried out in the adjacent mine with similar
geo-mining characteristics and found to have no impact on subsidence.
The Committee suggested that the impact of underground mining on
the aquifers and ground water flow systems needs to be studied expeditiously,
especially in the context of underground mining and likely subsidence in the
study area. The Committee desired that a provision of Rs 5/tonne of coal be
made for undertaking socio-economic activities for the adjoining villages under
CSR. The Committee after discussions decided to further consider the project
upon receipt of these details.
8. Bhakra UG (0.27 MTPA based on peak
capacity in an ML area of 227.141 ha) of M/s
Western Coalfields Ltd., located dist. Chindwara, M.P. (EC based
on TOR granted on 20.03.2009)
The proposal is for opening a new UG mine over 227.141 ha
of which 221.71 ha is for mining rights and 6.431 ha is for surface rights.
Life of the project is 15 years. There are no National parks/Sanctuaries /Biosphere
Reserves within 15 m radius of the project site. The mine would be mechanised using LHD onto belt conveyors. A CHP
is proposed on within the ML for which dust suppression measures would be taken
up and from which coal would be dispatched. Coal transportation road would be
black topped.
The proponent made a presentation.
The Committee suggested that the impact of underground mining on
the aquifers and ground water flow systems needs to be studied expeditiously,
especially in the context of underground mining and likely subsidence in the
study area The Committee also desired
that the AQIP Modelling be rechecked. The Committee after discussions
decided to further consider the project upon receipt of these details.
9. Chattarpur
I&II UG (expn. from 0.41 MTPA to 1 MTPA and ML area from 356.37 ha to
825.338 ha) of M/s Western Coalfields Ltd., located in dist.
Betul., M.P. (EC based on TOR granted on 26.08.2008)
EC was granted to Chattarpur–II UG
project on 12.12.1994. TOR was granted to Chattarpur-II on 17.12.2007. The
present proposal is for expansion of combined project of the two mines- Chattarpur
I & II UG Expn. (0.41 MTPA to 1.00
MTPA and lease area from 356.37 ha to 825.338 ha.
Mining Rights is for mining Chhattrpuir I and infrastructure of the project
would be established in Chattarpur-II. Mining is proposed to be carried out in
forestland after 10 years. FC has been applied for. Coal from the Ml would be
transported to Satpura TPP in 20-T trucks.
The Committee desired that the road for mineral transportation
should be developed with 3-tier plantation. The Committee had during the
framing of TOR desired that monitoring of groundwater should be continued as F
content was found to be high. The Committee recommended that the water quality
of mine water be monitored by the proponent for 3 years during post project
monitoring , and, thenafter if the water quality in the vicinity is found to be
acidic/contaminated, the costs of
remedial measures to be bourne by the proponent. State Water Resource/ Ground
Water agencies to undertake monitoring of ground water quality in such areas on long term basis. Discharge of
mine water to surface water bodies/land should be after treatment as per
General Standards notified under EPA. The Committee desired that a provision of
Rs 5/tonne of coal be made for undertaking socio-economic activities for the
adjoining villages under CSR.
The Committee after discussions decided to further consider the
project upon receipt of these details.
10. Shankarpur (Bhatgaon-II) &
Extension Coalmine (OC 2 MTPA and UG 0.17 MTPA over an ML area of 3332.49 ha)
of M/s Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corp.
Ltd. located in dist. Sarguja, Chhattisgarh (Reconsideration of TOR)
The proposal was considered in the EAC
(T&C) meeting held on 28th –29th October 2009 wherein it had been decided that the
representatives of the Tribal Dept. should also appear before the Committee in
view of a large scale displacement of tribals in the villages located within
the ML.
The proponent made a presentation. It was
informed that of the total ML area of 3332.49 ha, 539.02 ha is Protected
Forests and 480.64 ha is Chote Jhad Ke Jungle, Tribal tenancy land 1289.34, and other
tenancy land is 717.48 ha. The density of forest found within the ML
is in the range of 0.4-0.6. Of the total 2 MTPA of coal production, 0.17 MTPA
is by UG mining and the balance 1.83 MTPA is by OC mining. The Committee was
informed that keeping in view that the State is predominantly tribal, the State
of Chhattisgarh has formulated a Model R&R Policy and a separate Tribal
Affairs Dept has been established for welfare of the tribal and backward
communities. The project involves R&R of only two villages- Mayapur and
Shankarpur consisting of a total 577 PAFs and 1928 land losers and the remaining
5 villages would remain at a distance of 100m from the quarry. The project has
a potential of employing a total of 1600 persons. Survey of the villages indicates that of the displaced
population, 51% is ST, 10% is SC, i.e. a total 61% belong to SC/ST communities.
The representatives of Govt. of Chhatisgarh informed
that a number of schemes have been formulated for the development of regions
since the State has predominantly high tribal population. The representatives,
Mines also informed that the development would help improve the socio-economic
status of the local population that would benefit the tribals.
The Committee noted that although 2
villages only have been identified for R&R, the project would require
displacement of all 7 villages as it would not be feasible to carry out
opencast mining operations within 100m form habitations. The Committee desired to know the details of
socio-economic survey that has been carried out of the affected villages. The
Committee stated that the GOI has formulated the Tribal Dev. Plan as per which
a number of socio-economic measures and schemes should be under implementation,
even if such developmental projects do not come up in the area. The Committee
desired to know the extent of involvement of the Tribal Affairs Dept., in view
of the large-scale displacement involved. The Committee noted that even if a
large number of persons are given employment, it might not help those persons
who do not get direct employment. The Committee also noted that large-scale diversion
of the forest in the project area and its adjoining areas would result in loss
of minor forest produce, which the tribals must be dependent upon and the
options that are available for addressing loss of livelihood and sustenance.
The Committee desired that the Director, State Tribal Welfare Dept. consult Secretary,
Tribal Affairs and Chief Minister of the Chhattisgarh. And also desired that
the PP interact with the local people and head of Panchayat and obtain their
views.
The Committee after discussions decided that
Secretary and Director, Tribal Welfare, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, appear before
the Committee on the following issues:
(i)
Details of
the Socio-economic survey conducted on the population to be displaced from the
project. The details should be presented for not only the villages of Mayapur
and Shankarpur but also the other 5 villages, which would require to be
relocated.
(ii)
Details of
Tribal Dev. Plan of the GOI under implementation in the 7 villages.
(iii)
Schemes of
the Govt. of Chhatisgarh under implementation of the Tribals in the area.
(iv)
Issues
vis-à-vis the Forest Rights Act.
(v)
Outline/Conceptual
R&R Plan for the project
(vi)
Capacity
building for the person to be employed.
(vii)
Alternate
livelihood issues for those not to be given direct employment and how they are
to be addressed by the proponent and by the Govt. of Chhattisgarh.
The Committee after discussions decided to further consider the
project upon receipt of the details sought by the Committee in the aforesaid
paras.
11. Semaria-Piparia Underground Coalmine Project (0.3 MTPA in
500 ha) of M/s M.P. State Mining Corp. Ltd., located in dist. Umaria, M.P.
(TOR)
The
proponent made a presentation. The ML area of 500 ha consists of 215.6 ha of
Revenue forest, 10 ha of Reserve Forest and 156 ha of agricultural land. It was
informed that the proposed Semaria-Piparia Underground Coalmine Project
is located at a distance of 7.75km from the Core zone of the Bandavgarh Tiger
Reserve. The project is at the edge of the proposed buffer zone, which is not
notified so far. The Incline of the Project would be established at a distance
of about 3km form the boundary of the Core Zone of the Tiger Reserve. The
proponent informed stated that since the project is an underground project and
requires no surface blasting, there would be negligible impacts on the
environment.
The
Field Director, Bandavgarh Tiger Reserve informed that the tigers have been
recorded to move into the buffer zone area which is at the edge of the Project
and a map delineating the Core zone of the Tiger Reserve and the proposed
Buffer zone was shown to EAC. He informed that there are a few villages and a
few old operating underground mines within the proposed buffer zone. He
informed that Tigers have been reported in Ghaghra village in the buffer zone.
He further informed that the Core zone consists of the Pampatha WL Sanctuary
and the Bandavgarh Tiger Reserve. There are two existing UG projects, which
have a continuous boundary with the proposed project. He clarified that the
Tiger Corridor was on the other side of the Reserve and away from the UG mines.
The Field Director stated that establishing a new Underground Project in the
vicinity of the Tiger Reserve would be detrimental to the tiger conservation
efforts of the State Government. The Project’s commencement would involve a
number of ancillary activities and infrastructure that would also come up in
the area, which would be detrimental to the ecology and forests in the area.
The Committee after discussions recommended rejection of the
proposal for grant of TOR in view of the anticipated impacts of the proposed
underground mining project on the Tiger Reserve and decided that the Ministry
request allotment of another Block to the proponent.
12. Argada Sikra Group of Mines of M/s
Central Coalfields Ltd. located in dist. Bokaro, Jharkhand (EC based on TOR
granted on 11.12.2008)
The proponent
made a presentation. It was informed that the Argada and Sirka Group of Mines
of two leases of a total area of 907.04 ha of a combined capacity of 1.29 MTPA.
Sirka lease is 362.56 ha
and consists of Sirka UP and Sirka OCP and Argada ML has Argada UGP of 544.48
ha. Sirka OCP &
Sirka UG-362.55 ha peak capacity 1.150 MTPA for OCP and 0.046MTPA for UG and
Argada UGP 544.48 ha has a peak capacity of 0.097 MTPA. Grade of coal is A and B. The proponent agreed to submit a
conceptual project plan. It was informed that the external OB dumps near River
Damodar are very old and reclaimed. It was informed that UG mining would be by
depillaring with stowing. It was informed that an amount of Rs 576.81 lakhs has
been allocated and agreed to provide 15%-20% more from allocated amount.
The Committee observed that the basis of cluster
approach for mine integrating the reclamation of old abandoned mines, with
expansion/mining the existing mines which requires to be brought out clearly.
The Committee noted that since the mines are presently under operation/to be
expanded, project approval is necessary incorporating the additional man power,
additional production and additional cost of the project which would be
required at the time of grant of EC. The Committee desired that the issues
waste management and dump plan, Mine Closure and mine reclamation of old
abandoned mines be integrated in the project Report. The Committee noted that photographs
of the existing status of the project – location, status of dumps, proximity to
River, etc have not been presented. The Committee desired that Conceptual
post-mining land use details should be furnished in MOEF tables especially for
Argada OCP, which is to close in 2011-12. The Committee observed that Sirka OCP
is adjoining River Damodar and has been operating for many decades much before
environmental regulations came into effect and as result, OB has been dumped
very near to the River. The Committee desired that details of HFL of River
Damodar and distance from the quarry and external OB dump should be furnished.
The Committee sought clarification regarding mining in the mineralised area
left out between Sirka OC and Sirka UG. The Committee desired that an amount of
Rs 5/tonne of coal would be spent on CSR for the adjoining villages.
The Committee
after discussions decided to further consider the project upon receipt of the
details including tentative project plan for the expansion project and based on
the cluster approach.
13. Kathara OCP (nominal 0.96 MTPA and
peak (1.90 MTPA) in an ML area of 792.81 ha) of M/s CCL, located in Dist.
Bokaro, Jharkhand (Further consideration of EC based on TOR)
The proponent
made a presentation. It was informed that Kathara OCP is an old mine with a
balance life of 7 years. There are a number of external OB dumps within the ML
of which it is proposed to rehandle 6.5 M3 of OB from the OB dump near River
Damodar.
The Committee
desired that a retaining wall be provided instead of rehandling old stabilised
OB dumps. The Committee noted that along with the air quality monitoring
stations, seasonal wind rose, and the seasons should be mentioned both in the
EIA-EMP Report and in the presentation. The Committee desired that an amount of
Rs 5/tonne of coal should be earmarked for CSR. The Committee desired that a
sub-committee consisting of Prof. C.R. Babu, Expert Ecology and Habitat
Restoration of Mined Out Areas and Shri B.P. Singh, Director, DGMS undertake a
site visit on the aspects of waste management and mine reclamation.
The Committee after discussions decided to further consider
the project upon receipt of the Report of the Sub-Committee.
14. Rohne Opencast Coal mine Project (8 MTPA)
of M/s Rohne Coal Company Ltd., located in North Karanpura coalfields, District Hazaribagh, Jharkhand (Further
consideration of EC based on TOR granted on 25.08.2008)
The
proposal was considered in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 23rd
–24th June 2009. The proposal is for opening a new opencast coalmine
of 8 MTPA capacity in North Karanpura coalfields. Of the total ML area of 1245
ha, 1185.79 ha is forestland. Of the total forestland of 1185.79 ha, 564.87 ha
is dense forest (0.4 density or above), 15.21 ha is open forest, 605.71 ha is
scrub forest. Application for diversion of forestland is with State Govt. A
number of endangered flora-fauna are found in the core zone and buffer zone of
the project (study area). Schedule-I fauna found include Indian Elephant Sloth
Bear, Leopard, Pangolin, Lepoard cat, Hyeana, etc and their prey species. A
number of Schedule-II fauna are also found. Mining Plan approved is for
opencast operations only in an area of 825 ha on the eastern side and for the
remaining area, exploration is still on and report is awaited. There are no WL
Sanctuaries, National Parks or other ecologically sensitive areas found within
15 km of the core zone. CWLW, Govt. of Jharkhand has recommended the project
for EC subject to the proponent’s participation in a Regional WL Conservation
Plan, which is under preparation. R&R involves 109 PAFs. Life of the mine is 28
years.
The proponent made a presentation. It
was clarified that the forest density was in the range of 0.1-0.4. It was
informed that the various options of coal evacuation have been studied. An
option of conveyor entirely through non-forestland was disregarded, as it would
involve a displacement of 150 houses. Also, keeping in view the steep gradient
of the area, the most feasible option was found to be conveyor system of a
length of 8km, a part of which would require passing through a fringe of
forestland of 7ha and an application has been made to the State Govt. It was
informed that it is proposed to undertake CSR for 68 villages in the nearby
areas.
The Committee desired that a Conceptual
R&R Plan should be furnished. The Committee desired that mine water be
treated before discharge outside the mien premises. The representative, Forest
Wing, MOEF informed that forestry clearance has not been granted yet. The Committee
desired that the Mining Plan approved should specify that quarrying would be
undertaken only on the eastern side for the initial 28 years allowing free
movement of wild animals to pass through the lease to nearby forests. After
completion of mining and reclamation and habitat restoration of the mined out
pit, mining is proposed in the remaining area of 425 ha on the western side.
The Committee desired that a provision of Rs 22.5 crores be made towards
capital cost for CSR and details of villages identified for undertaking various
socio-economic activities over the life of the project and an annual (revenue)
expenditure of Rs 4 crores or Rs 5 per tonne of coal, whatever is higher. The
Committee desired that before the start of mining operations, the Regional WL
Conservation Plan should be in place and the forestry clearance should also be
subject to the project specific and regional wildlife conservation plan
addressing the conservation of wildlife found in the area. The Committee
desired that in addition to the budget for R&R of Rs 895 lakhs, an
additional amount for establishment of two schools for Rs 30 lakhs should be
provided. The details of status of expenditure on the various activities under
the R&R Action Plan for the total budget of R&R of Rs 1025 lakhs should
be uploaded on the company website. The implementation of R&R should be
completed by 18 months. An amount of Rs 1 core per annum should be earmarked
for the R&R Colony for life of the project.
The
Committee after discussions recommended the project for environmental clearance
subject to confirmation of the aforesaid conditions.
15. Dumri
Coal Mines (1 MTPA in ML 383 ha) of M/s Nilachal Iron & Power Ltd., located
in North Karanpura Coalfields, Tehsil Terhesa, Dist. Hazaribagh, Jharkhand – EC
based on TOR granted on 25.08.2008)
The
proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the proposal is for opening
a new opencast coalmine of 1 MTPA capacity in a total ML area of 383 ha of which forestland is 276 ha, which includes deemed forest and of
the remaining non-forestland, agriculture land is 83 ha, wasteland is 6 ha, water body is 8ha and
settlements is 10 ha. The porpoent agreed that an area of
93 ha of forestland on the western side of the lease, which is not part of
mining operations and to be left undisturbed. The final ML area has therefore
been reduced to 183 ha. The agricultural land within the ML is non-irrigated.
It was informed that the density of the forest is around 0.3 and the total
number of trees enumerated was 104. It was informed that the Bandori nala
flowing within the ML joins Hingraj River, which joins River Ghagra and it is
proposed to divert the Bandori nala and realign it to its original course at
the lease boundary. Grade of coal is ‘F’. R&R involves 534 households.
The Committee was of the view that there appeared to
be some error in the enumeration as there should be more trees in a forest with
a density of 0.3 and this should be rechecked for obtaining forestry clearance.
The Committee desired that the details of land use vis-à-vis mining operations
should be brought out in a tabular form and landuse
Plan based on latest satellite image should be furnished. The Committee desired that the
approval of the State Govt. should be obtained for diversion of nala as the lease
gradient was steep and the diversion has to be in conformity with the gradient.
The Committee desired that the stretch of nala flowing in the middle part of
the lease should not be disturbed and desired that the proponent furnish a
revised map as per the decisions. The
Committee desired that the 93 ha of forestland should be acquired/diverted and
got deleted from the mining lease area. The Committee desired that a project
specific R&R Plan should be prepared (and not the R&R Policy) and
furnished. A detailed socio-economic survey carried out since the area is
predominantly tribal. The R&R should include skill development schemes and
schemes for alternate livelihood and also access to minor forest produce which
the tribals are dependent for their livelihood. The details of civic amenities
to be provided in the R&R colony and the total capital and revenue costs of
various activities should be given as part of the Plan. The Committee desired
that an annual Budget of Rs 2 crore be earmarked as Corpus Fund for the
maintenance of the R&R Colony for the life of the project. The Committee
also desired that a provision of capital cost of Rs 1 core and Rs 5 per tonne
of coal as revenue costs be made for CSR activities for the nearby villages,
the details of which (number and names and the activities) should be furnished.
The Committee desired that the details of coal evacuation from the mine to the
linked project should be given and desired that the proposed Tori-Hazaribagh
railway line be extended so that an Integrated Pan for coal transportation from
all the coal blocks in the area be prepared to minimise fragmentation of the
forests in the area in consultation with the Forest Department, Govt. of
Jharkhand and the coal transportation from this Block by closed conveyors
–cum-rail link dovetailed with the Integrated Plan. The Committee desired that
a list of Schedule-I fauna found in the area authenticated by a wildlife
expert/DFO/recognised institution of relevant discipline should be furnished
along with a WL Conservation Plan.
The Committee after discussions decided to further
consider the project upon receipt of the aforesaid details.
16. Gare IV/1 Opencast Coal Mine Project (6 MTPA) and expansion of
Coal Washery from 2.4 MTPA to 3.2 MTPA and Expansion in ML area from 705.556 ha
to 978.654 ha) of M/s Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., located
in dist. Raigarh, Chhattisgarh (EC based on TOR granted
on 24.04.2008)
The
proponent made a presentation. EC had been granted on 06.12.2005
for the project of
a production capacity of 6 MTPA in an ML area of 705.556 ha. It was explained
that the project involves expansion in the ML area from 705.556 ha to 978.654
ha and since the additional area of 273.098 ha falling between the ML boundary
and the Orissa border was found to be mineralised, the Ministry of Coal had
proposed a Revision of the Mining Plan to merge the additional area with the ML
of this mine for the purpose of conservation of coal and accordingly the Mining
Plan for the existing project had required revision. It was informed that while the Mining Plan had been under
Revision for expansion in ML area, the project had continued production at the
existing capacity of 6 MTPA for which an EC had been granted by MOEF earlier on
06.12.2005.TOR for the proposed expansion in ML area and expansion in washery
capacity from 2.4 MTPA to 3.2 MTPA was granted on 24.04.2008. However, the
application for EC could not be made earlier, as the public hearing was not
conducted in the stipulated time.
The
proponent made a presentation beginning with a presentation on the CSR and
R&R issues. The videography on the Public Hearing conducted on the project
was also shown to the Committee. The proceedings of Public Hearing and the
individual responses received from the Chhattisgarh Environemnt Conservation
Board were also submitted before the EAC. It was informed that there are 6
villages within the ML area and 4 adjoining the ML. It was further informed
that there are no tribal hutments or hamlets found within the forestland.
R&R involves 705 PAPs, which includes 180 losers of homesteads, and 350
land losers and 170 land and homestead losers. The mineral transportation is by
road involving 40-T trucks of 40-50 trips per day for transporting 2 MTPA of
clean coal and 1 MT of middling. In addition, the company is establishing
2x150MW TPP for which the 2 MTPA coal. It was clarified that the study area did
not form a part of the elephant migratory corridor or elephant habitat. It was
informed that clearance from State Dept. for groundwater use has been applied.
The proponent also made a presentation on the steps taken in the EIA-EMP
Report/addressed with reference to the following representations received on
the project/public hearing:
(i) Letter dated 29.09.2009 from Jan Chetna on the Public Hearing held on 25.09.2009.
(ii) A letter dated 30.09.2009 received from President’s Secretariat from Sh Ranbiti & Others, village Nagramunda, Janjgir, Dist. Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on the Public Hearing.
(iii) Letter dated 21.09.2009 from Ekta Parishad Chhattisgarh objecting to the EIA Report
(iv) Representation dated 07.10.2009 received from President’s Secretariat of Shri Ganesh Ram & Others village Nagramunda, Janjgir, Dist. Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on the Public Hearing.
The
Committee noted that forestry clearance has not been obtained for 91.7 ha of
forestland with a density of 0.1-0.4 found within the existing ML area. The
Committee desired that the ML outlined in the study area and the shortest
distance of elephant migratory corridor be obtained from the CWLW and a
specific clarification whether the ML forms a part of elephant habitat or
whether movement of elephants has been reported within the study area. The
Committee desired that Copies of approval of Ministry of Coal for Modification
of Mining Plan and Revision of Mining plan for the expansion project be
furnished. The Committee noted that there are 10 villages- 6 within the ML and
4 adjoining the ML which are predominantly (96%) backward (SC/ST/OBC). The
Committee desired that the exact quantum of clean coal, middling and coal rejects
and the ash characteristics and their end use (linked Plant, waste dump, etc)
details be furnished. The Committee desired that since the levels of NOx and
SOx in the ambient air has increased, the Committee desired that vehicles used
for mineral transportation should be regularly maintained and checked for
compliance of emission regulations. In addition, Awareness camps on vehicular
pollution should also be set up for the general population in the area under
CSR. The Committee desired that a project specific Conceptual R&R Plan for
the expansion project should be prepared and furnished. A provision of Rs 1
crore per annum should be earmarked as Corpus Fund for the general maintenance
of the R&R colony. The Committee noted that the proponent has not identified
a R&R site for 113 households. The Committee also desired that the status
of the R&R for the existing project along with photos of the R&R
colony, etc should be presented before the Committee. In addition, the
Committee desired that a detailed CSR Plan be drawn for the expansion project
and presented. The Committee further desired that the details of the various
activities under CSR for which a Budget of Rs 6.24 crores has been made should
be provided. The Committee desired that a provision of Rs 5 per tonne of coal
for revenue costs for CSR should be made for the life of the project. The
Committee also desired that the compliance status of the earlier EC be
furnished and presented. The Committee desired that prior approval of the State
Groundwater board should be obtained for use of groundwater for the washery
operations.
The
Committee decided to further consider the project based on receipt of the
aforesaid details.
17. Parsa East and Kanta Basan Opencast Coal Mine Project (10
MTPA) and Pit Head Coal Washery (10 MTPA) of M/s Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut
Utpadan Nigam Ltd., of Hasdeo-Arand Coalfields located in Dist. Sarguja,
Chhattisgarh
(Further
consideration of EC based on TOR granted on 18.03.2008 read with TOR dated
11.07.2008 granted for coal washery)
The proponent sought deferment of their proposal to
the next meeting.
The
meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
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Annexure-1
PARTICIPATION OF 63rd EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE
(THERMAL & COAL MINING) IN THE MEETING HELD ON 28-29th JANUARY
2010 ON COAL SECTOR PROJECTS
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1. Shri A Balraj … … … … Chairman
2. Prof. C.R.Babu … … …… … Vice-Chairman
3. Shri T.K. Dhar … … … … Member
4. Shri V.K. Singh … … … Member
5. Dr. Sudhakar Reddy … … .. Member
6. Dr.Arijit Dey … … … … Member
7. Dr. S.D. Attri … … … … Member
8. Dr.S.K. Paliwal … … … … Member
9. Smt. Seema Arora … … … … Member
10. Prof. R.V. Rama Rao … … … … Member
11. Shri B.P. Singh … … … … Member
12. Dr. T. Chandini … … … Director,
MOEF
13. Dr. Rubab Jaffer … … … … … Scientific Officer, MOEF
Special Invitees
14. Shri C.K. Patil, Field Director,
Bandavgarh Tiger Reserve, Govt. of M.P. – For Item 11
15. Shri Anmol Kumar, DIG (Wildlife), MOEF,
New Delhi – For Items 14 and 15
16. Shri C.D. Singh, AIG (FC), MOEF, New
Delhi – For Items 14 and 15
17. Shri R.S. Vishwakarma, Secretary, Mines
Govt. Of Chhattisgrah and MD, CMDC for Item 10
18. Shri L.K. Mishra, OSD, SC/ST Development
Dept., Govt. Of Chhattisgrah for Item 10.
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Annexure-2
PARTICIPANTS OF 63rd MEETING OF EXPERT APPRAISAL
COMMITTEE (THERMAL & COAL MINING) HELD ON 28th –29th
JANUARY 2010 ON COAL MINING PROJECTS
1. M/s Wani Coalfields Pvt. Ltd.
1.
Shri J.K. Bigaria,
Director
2.
Shri V.K. Jain, Director
3.
Shri Ashok Mundharu, Sr.
VP
4.
Dr. V.P. Thergaokar.
Consultant
2. M/s Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Ltd.
1. Dr. Aman Sharma, Consultant
2. Shri Harsen
3. Shri L.S. Rathore, CGM
(Lignite), RSMM
4. Shri K.C. Sharma, DGM
(Geology), RSMML
3. M/s Shree
Virangana Steels Ltd.
1. Shri Surendra C Lodha, Director
2.
Shri Ashish Shukla
3.
Shri Barhil Shukla, Consultant
4.
Shri M.V. Raghava, Consultant
5.
Shri Hari Prasad, Consultant
4. M/s Indo-Unique Flame Ltd.
1.
Shri Ajay
R Rathi
2.
Shri P.
Shukla, Consultant
3.
Shri M.V.
Raghava, Consultant
4.
Shri Hari
Prasad, Consultant
5. M/s Tenughat Emta Coal Mines Ltd.
1. Shri A.K. Tooley, Executive Director
2. Shri N.C. Mukherjee, Director
3. Dr.B.K. Tewary, Scientsit, CIMFR
5. Dr.
M.K. Chakrovorty, CIMFR
6. Shri
S.C. Chatterjee
7. Shri
A.R. Sharma, Emta
8. Shri
Nirmal Kumar
9. Shri
Vikas Nagar
6. M/s Western Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shri
Om Prakash, Dir (T)
2. Shri
A.C. Ray, OSD (Env.)
3. Shri
Anand Mohan, CG&D
4. Shri
A.D. Jaokar
5. Shri
K. Chakrovorty
7. M/s Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corp.
Ltd.
1. Shri
L.K. Srivastava, President, JVCO
2. Shri
R.S. Vishwakarma, MD, CMDC
3. Shri
P.S. Yadav, GM, CMDC
4. Ms.
Marisha Sharma, Director, MINMEC
8. M/s M.P. State Mining Corp. Ltd.
1. Shri
S.K. Mandal, ED, M.P. SMCL
2. Shri
S.P. Mishra, M.P. AMRL
3. Shri
S.Y. Wakhay
4. Shri
Deeptendu, ACC
5. Shri
K.M. Gupta, ACC
6. Shri
U.W. Datey, Consultant
9. M/s
Central Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shri
Sumit Ghosh, CGM (E&F)
2. Shri
B.K. Sharma, Dy. Chief Eng.
3. Shri
Prabhu Prasad, Supdt. Engr.
4. Shri
Pramod Kumar, SOM
5. Shri
A.K. Singh, Dy. C.E.
10. M/s Rohne Coal Company Ltd.
1.
Dr.V.M. Sastri, Assoc. VP, JSW
2.
Shri R.P. Goyal, Director
3.
Shri Rajamani Krishnamurti, AVP
4.
Shri H.S. Sohal, Adv. (Env.)
5.
Shri S.B. Singh, Crystal Consultant
6.
Shri S.Kumar, Crystal Consultant
11. M/s Nilachal Iron & Power Ltd.
1.
Shri Arun
Sinha, GM (CA)
2.
Shri I.J.
talim, VP
3.
Shri S.
Hazarika, MGR
4.
Shri A.K.
Pandey, GGS
5.
Shri N.C.
Verma, Consultant
12. M/s Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.
1. Shri D.N. Abrol, ED (RM)
2. Shri P.S. Dhillon, Sr. V.P.
3. Shri S.R. Chary, AVP
4. Shri V. ravi Kumar, GM, Corporate Affairs
5. Brig. K.K. Chopra, JSPL, Head CSR
6. Shri S.K. Nath
7. Dr. Sneha Saxena
8. Shri B.D. Sharma, MD, MINMEC
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