KTK OC 2 Project SES Report 2022-23

Report on Socio Economic Study – Impact of Coal Mining
Conducted in the area of

Kakatiya Khani Opencast -2 Coal Mining Project
Jayashankar Bhupalpally District
2022-23
Submitted to:
The General Manager,
Environment Department, Kothagudem, Bhadradri-
Kothagudem District,
Telangana
Submitted by:
Dr. MCR HRD Institute, Road No. 25, Jubilee hills, Hyderabad
Socio Economic Study Report –
KTK OC 2 Project
Table of Contents
I. Introduction .......................................................................................... 1
II. Background .......................................................................................... 2
a. About CSR Activities at SCCL ................................................................ 2
b. About CSR Activities at Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project. ....... 3
III. About the Mine: ..................................................................................... 4
IV. Methodology ......................................................................................... 6
a. Sample Selection: ............................................................................... 6
b. Designing of the Questionnaire: ............................................................. 7
c. Survey: ............................................................................................. 7
d. Collation of the Data: ........................................................................... 7
e. Analysis of the Data: ........................................................................... 7
f. Analysis of the qualitative data: ............................................................. 8
g. Collation of the suggestions: ................................................................. 8
V. Details of the Sampling ........................................................................... 9
a. Economic strata of the respondents: .................................................... 10
b. Social Distribution of respondents: ....................................................... 10
c. Social distribution.............................................................................. 12
VI. Socio – Economic Study details .............................................................. 13
a. Quality of Life: .................................................................................. 13
b. Wealth & Economic Growth: ................................................................ 16
c. Infrastructure Development Projects: ................................................... 18
d. Education & Human Capital Development:............................................. 18
e. Jobs & Employment: .......................................................................... 19
f. Health & Wellness: ............................................................................ 21
g. Clean Environment: ........................................................................... 23
h. Socio-economic Impact from Pre to Post mining ..................................... 23
i. Summary of the aspirations of the respondents ...................................... 25
VII. Village wise Analysis ............................................................................. 26
a. Standard of Living ............................................................................. 27
b. Health Details ................................................................................... 27
c. Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project involvement in villages ...... 28
VIII. CSR Process & Practices .................................................................. 29
a. SCCL – CSR Priority areas .................................................................. 29
b. Baseline survey: ............................................................................... 31
c. Monitoring: ...................................................................................... 31
d. Sustainability: .................................................................................. 31
e. CSR Priority sectors & Sustainable Development Goals: ........................... 31
f. CSR Implementation: ........................................................................ 33
IX. CSR Activities under Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project: ........... 36
X. Inferences from the Survey ................................................................... 42
XI. Conclusion: ......................................................................................... 44
KTK OC 2 Project
Tables:
Table 1: CSR Fund Allocation - SCCL .............................................................. 3
Table 2: Demographic details of villages within 10 km. radius............................. 5
Table 3: Village-wise Sample details ............................................................... 9
Table 4: Caste Wise Distribution of Sample.................................................... 12
Table 5: Quality of Life - Parameters ............................................................ 14
Table 6: QOL Scores Village-wise ................................................................. 15
Table 7: Economic Impact - Pre & Post mining ............................................... 16
Table 8: Indicators of Cost of Living - Pre & Post Mining .................................. 17
Table 9: Abstract of Skill Training under CSR ................................................. 19
Table 10: Occupation details of Sample villages ............................................. 21
Table 12: Socio Economic Impact on Prominent Indicators - Pre & Post Mining .... 23
Table 16: Common ailments ....................................................................... 27
Table 17: Abstract of CSR Works undertaken by SCCL in the Area ..................... 38
Table 18: Village-wise Aspirations ................................................................ 41
Figures:
Figure 1: Location of the Project .................................................................... 4
Figure 2: Sample Size Village Wise ................................................................. 9
Figure 5: Types of Hoses in Sampling Villages ................................................ 11
Figure 3: Annual Income Distribution of Respondents ...................................... 11
Figure 4: Social distribution of Respondents................................................... 12
Figure 7: Socio Economic Aspects ................................................................ 13
Figure 8: QOL Comparison .......................................................................... 16
Figure 10: SDG Goals ................................................................................ 32
Figure 11: CSR activities of KTK OC 2 Project ................................................ 39
Annexures:
Annexure–I EC Condition
Annexure–II CSR Policy of SCCL
Annexure–III Data item comparison of indicators for Jayashankar Bhupalpalli
District from NRHM report & Inferences
Annexure–IV Overall, Health trend of Bhupalpalli District in Squarified format
Annexure–V Environmental Report of the Mine
Annexure–VI Questionnaire for Data Collection from Households
Annexure–VII Questionnaire for collection of Village level information
Annexure–VIII Questionnaire for collection of Mine Level Data
Annexure–IX Format for FGD with Educated person/local representative
KTK OC 2 Project
I. Introduction
The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is a Government Company jointly

owned by Government of Telangana and Government of India holding equity in the
ration of 51: 49 respectively. The Singareni coal mining operations are spread across
350 km stretch in the state of Telangana and is the topmost employer in the state
with its operations spread across 6 districts of Komrambheem Asifabad, Mancherial,
Jayshankar Bhoopalpalli, Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Peddapalli popularly
known as coal belt region in the state. SCCL employs around 43,672 employees (as
on 31.03.2022).
SCCL in pursuit of horizontal expansion of its operations, has expanded the Kakatiya
Khani Opencast 2 Coal Mining Project from 1.25 MTPA (Normative) to 1.50
MTPA(Peak) in the erstwhile district of Warangal in the state of Telangana in the year
2016. The Environmental clearance issued for the purpose, has conditions to carryout
CSR activities after carrying out need based assessment and implementation of the
programme for economic and social upliftment of the people living in the region and
get the same evaluated by a Government Organisation of repute in the region.
SCCL has awarded the work of carrying out social audit to Centre for Good
Governance (CGG) through an open tender. The social audit is planned to be carried
out with Centre for Good Governance; a third party selected as per the EC condition.
The purpose being to carryout detailed study of the Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) activities of Kakatiya Khani Open Cast 2 coal mining project, as mandated
under the Environmental Clearances that were accorded by Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.
While issuing the Environmental Clearance, based on the proposal submitted by

SCCL, certain conditions are specified, which includes the clauses and conditions that
SCCL must fulfil in CSR front. In this regard, the Social audit is to be carried out in
compliance with the Environmental Clearance Conditions of the respective mines. For
this purpose, SCCL has engaged CGG to carry out the social audit.
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II. Background
As part of the assignment, the social audit in Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining
project, the assignment of Socio-economic impact assessment was carried out by
Centre for Good Governance.
The Environmental Clearance (EC) for mining was obtained vide No.J-
11015/162/2015-IA-II(M) dated October 26,2016 and, the relevant clause in the EC,
Specific condition No Xliv read as follows:
Specific Condition No Xliv of EC:
“Project authorities shall in consultation with the panchayats of the local villages and
administration identify socio economic and welfare measures under CSR to be carried
out over the balance life of the mine.”
Based on the requirement of the above clause, Centre for Good Governance is
assigned the activity to carryout social audit and submit the socio-economic status
of the sample villages in the area of influence of the mine.
The core objective of the study is to assess the CSR activities carried out in the
sample villages selected for the survey in the area of influence of the mine,
understand the perspective of these villagers regarding the activities carried out and
understand the requirements of the village in consultation with the village
representatives and correlate the requirements of the village with that of the activities
carried out by Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project.
a. About CSR Activities at SCCL

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is obligated to follow the laws laid down
pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as laid down in different statutory
acts as well as the conditions laid down in the environmental clearances that were
issued for the mines.
Accordingly, SCCL adheres to the laws laid down pertaining to the CSR activities. A
glimpse of the CSR fund allocation of SCCL in last 3 years provides understanding
regarding the volume of the CSR activities that were undertaken by SCCL.
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Table 1: CSR Fund Allocation - SCCL

Financial Year CSR Allocation
2017 – 18 19.41 Cr.
2018 – 19 19.36 Cr.
2019 – 20 40.00 Cr.
2020 – 21 49.54 Cr.
2021 – 22 44.60 Cr.
As per the relevant statutory provisions, SCCL was supposed to allocate Rs. 43.04
Crores, i.e., 2% of average net profit of preceding three financial years, however,
SCCL has allocated Rs. 44.60 Cr. For CSR activities, which is calculated to 2.07% of
the actual amount to be earmarked as per statutory provisions. It may be inferred
that SCCL is spending slightly higher amount than the statutory requirements.
SCCL has devised a specific CSR policy for the company that is titled “Corporate
Social Responsibility Policy of The Singareni Collieries Company Limited. A copy of
the same is annexed as Annexure – II to this report.
The CSR allocation is for the entire SCCL and there is no separate allocation made
for the Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project. However, CSR activities are
carried out in the Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project area are of the funds
allocated by SCCL as per the statutory guidelines.
b. About CSR Activities at Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project.

Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project carries out various CSR activities
starting from infrastructure development projects such as Construction of Community
halls, CC Roads, BT Roads, borewells in the identified villages, Providing benches &
tables for students of the schools and organizing skill development trainings and
livelihood programmes for wage and self-employment to unemployed youth etc.
details of these activities are specified in this document.
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III. About the Mine:
The project is a mechanized opencast coal mining project with shovel and dumper
combination under the name KTK OC - 2 Project for exploitation of 17.00 MT of coal
reserves by removing 227.99 M.Cu.m of OB with an average stripping ratio of 13.41
Cu.m/T up to the depth of 250 m of III Seam. This project is planned for 1.50 MTPA
for a life of 15 years. Total Project area is 668.23 Ha. No forest land is involved in
the present proposal.
Location of the Project:
The Kakatiya Khani Open Cast - 2 Project is a part of the KTK 2&2A OCP geological
block and is carved out of the existing KTK 2&2A Incline underground mine up to 250
m depth of III seam floor. The proposed project is located in the North central part
of Mulugu Coal Belt of GVCF and near to the district headquarters of Jayashankar
Bhupalpalli of Telangana State.
Figure 1: Location of the Project
Details of the population of surrounding villages of the Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2

coal mining project are detailed below.
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Table 2: Demographic details of villages within 10 km. radius
Total Total
No. of Total Total Total
Name of Village Population Population-
Households Population Male Female
- SC ST
Gorlaveedu 1056 4089 2025 2064 323 351

Kothapalle 688 2797 1433 1364 722 80
Gudadupalle 291 1184 603 581 219 69
Kompalle 1190 4749 2362 2387 526 442
Jangedu 2766 11508 5845 5663 3430 884
Bhupalpalle 3951 17489 8848 8641 3354 919
Kamalapur 437 1805 918 887 275 432
Rampur 184 730 363 367 117 233
Chelpur 1683 7068 3524 3544 1563 261
Dharmaraopet 1871 7303 3648 3655 1364 591
Karkapalle 405 1652 828 824 343 1
Burrakayala
48 277 147 130 97 180
gudem
Mylaram 708 2912 1435 1477 617 137
Budharam 874 3480 1764 1716 785 54
Ghanpur 1631 7088 3603 3485 1122 102
Kondapur 796 3322 1670 1652 704 298
Peddapur 1123 4984 2513 2471 430 1191
Adavirangapur 446 1710 846 864 190 397
Thimmapur 164 591 302 289 75 13
Laxmidevipeta 1342 5990 3093 2897 1192 1183
Ramanathapalle 10 41 18 23 0 0
Nallagunta 608 2420 1212 1208 481 291
Ramanujapuram 834 3436 1752 1684 749 67
Palampeta 567 2187 1101 1086 354 174
Ansanpalle 296 1284 655 629 170 459
Tadvai 44 150 73 77 0 0
(Source: Census Data)
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IV. Methodology
The methodology adopted for the social audit is primary survey using Computer
Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) method. The process of the study in brief is
detailed below.
- Total population and households in the area of influence were ascertained to

scientifically calculate the sample size for the study.
- The sample villages were identified based on the distance from the mine.
- The pre-designed questionnaires were administered in CAPI method.
- At each of the sample villages a Focus Group Discussion was carried out
involving the local educated youth, elected representatives and the villagers.
- Personal interviews were carried out with the local body elected
representatives, such as sarpanch, ward members etc.
- The data so collected is analysed for different parameters that would provide
leads to the assessment of the socio-economic status of the village.
- Aspects that were included to be assessed are: Quality of Life of the villagers,
Economic improvement from pre-mining to post-mining, Impact of the mine
on the social aspects such as Health & Education, Environmental components,
Political activism etc.
- The identified socio-economic aspects were assessed from the spectrum of
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities carried out by SCCL in the mine
area.
a. Sample Selection:
The sample for the survey was selected in a scientific manner. For selection of the
sample size, Sample determination models such as Slovin’s formula and Cochran’s
formula, which are widely accepted models for determining the sample size are
employed for calculation of the sample size for survey.
Using the formula, the sample size is determined as 674 individuals spread across 5
villages in the area of influence of the mine. Detailed numbers are explained in this
report.
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b. Designing of the Questionnaire:

It was planned to capture the information from different sources in the area of
influence. The information pertaining to various aspects was captured from different
stakeholders such as households, individuals, elected representatives, educated
youth of the village and villagers at large.
Different questionnaires were designed to capture the data from different sources.
The household survey was carried out using CAPI method and other interactions with
elected representatives, educated youth of the village and focus group discussions
with villagers were recorded using Pen and Paper Interview (PAPI) method.
c. Survey:
Primary survey was carried out in the identified villages for the sample size as
determined during the period 13.3.2023 to 21.3.2023. The additional information
required for the study was also collected through secondary research.
The household interview, individual interview, discussions with elected

representatives, educated youth of the village etc. were through primary method,
wherein the professional enumerators have personally interviewed the respondents.
The data pertaining to the village such as health data, education data and other data
pertaining to the village at macro level were collected using secondary survey, from
the authentic sources such as Government published data.
d. Collation of the Data:

The data collected from different villages from different respondents was collated to
arrive at a common data pertaining to the area of influence of the mine. The data
collected from different sources through primary and secondary are collated to draw
inferences from the sample data to the population.
e. Analysis of the Data:

The data collated is analysed using various statistical techniques that include
correlation, regression techniques to draw the inferences. These techniques were
used with the village as unit to the entire data collected, between different villages
so as to draw inferences regarding each aspect of the socio-economic study with
regards to the CSR components that are mandated for the mine.
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f. Analysis of the qualitative data:

The data collected included quantitative as well as qualitative. While statistical
techniques were used for quantitative data analysis, qualitative data collected was
analysed using techniques of content analysis, narrative analysis, framework analysis
etc.
The data collected included the information pertaining to CSR activities carried out in
their village and the impact of the same apart from the activities that they want in
their villages as part of the CSR initiatives of the SCCL.
g. Collation of the suggestions:

The suggestions that are collected from different stakeholder for improvement of the
CSR activities of SCCL are collated and the inferences are drawn. Based on the
collected suggestions and analysis of the information; recommendation have been
imbibed into the report.
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V. Details of the Sampling
Based on the Cochran’s formula, the total sample size is calculated as 286
households, based on the total population in the villages identified for the survey. Of
the total villages, 5 villages that were shortlisted for the survey are listed below. Total
respondents from these villages around 619 respondents.
Villages that were covered in the survey are listed below, along with the details of
the number of households covered and the respondents per village.
Table 3: Village-wise Sample details
Details of the villages and number of Contacts

Village Name Total Contacts
Fakeergadda 108
Jangedu 122
Kasimpally 127
Peddakuntapally 125
Veshalapally 137
Grand Total 619
The distribution of respondents among the selected villages is depicted below.
Distribution of Respondents
Fakeerguda
Veshalapally
17%
22%
Jangedu
20%
Peddakuntapally
20%
Kasimpally
21%
Figure 2: Sample Size Village Wise
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a. Economic strata of the respondents:

Of the total respondents almost everyone holds a white ration card. However, as per
the data collected around 150 respondents have income less than Rs 1,000,00/- and
342 respondents are in the income group of between Rs. 1,000,00/- to Rs 2,000,00/-
Of the respondents 138 have income more than Rs. 2,000,00/-. Approximately
92.58% of the respondents are in the income level below Rs 1 Lakhs and 7.42% are
in the category of income level more than Rs 1 Lakhs.
It may be noted that the process adopted by the relevant Government Departments
is not a foo-proof process, however, the data pertaining to ration cards is considered
as a standardised data for various analysis within as well as outside the Government.
b. Social Distribution of respondents:

Some of the aspects pertaining to social strata and that can facilitate to infer the
finding of the survey are specified herewith.
The villages in the area of influence of mine started to undergo urbanisation. This is
evident by the ratio of joint families to that of the nuclear families. It may be inferred
that the urbanisation influence has increased the number of nuclear families in the
survey areas. This is one of the accepted indicators of urbanisation, the same was
reiterated in much researches including that of the forbes study in 2017.
Types of Houses:
Types of houses are divided as Semi-pucca houses and Pucca houses. There are no
kutcha houses in the sample villages. This provides a cue to understand the economic
conditions of a region. Higher number of pucca houses is inferred as better economic
condition of the population.
The distribution of the total households’ studies in the identified villages and types of
houses in these villages is depicted as below.
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Type of Houses in sample villages
Pucca
28%
Semi-Pucca
72%
Figure 3: Types of Hoses in Sampling Villages
From the above pie chart, Distribution of the houses may be observed that the semi-
pucca houses are 72% and pucca houses are 28% through this it can be inferred that
most of the people are middle income people and in the near future this category
may construct pucca houses based on the raise in their income levels.
Income-wise distribution of households:
Annual income is one of the key indicators of Socio-Economic survey and the
distribution of the household’s income can provide inputs to infer the outcomes of
the Socio-economic survey of the region.
The income wise distribution of the households covered under the survey are depicted
below.
Income ranges of Respondents

Less than 25,000 4
25001 – 50000 38
Income Range
50001 – 100000 97
100001 – 200000 342
200001 -250000 128
Above 2,50,000 10
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

Number of Respondents
Figure 4: Annual Income Distribution of Respondents
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It may be observed that more no of respondent’s annual income is between

Rs 1,00,000/- to Rs. 2,00,000/-. This may be correlated with the number of white
ration cards that are in vogue in the survey area.
c. Social distribution
The social distribution of the respondents, religion wise gives a conclusion that most
of the respondents are Hindus and only a meagre population in the region are of
Muslim or Christian religions.
The caste wise distribution of the sample is detailed below.
Table 4: Caste Wise Distribution of Sample
Caste wise Distribution

Number of
Caste Respondents
BC 342
Other 14
SC 101
ST 162
Total 619
The caste wise distribution is depicted to provide the spectrum of the social fabric of
the area around the mine.
Social distribution of the respondents is depicted below.
Social Distribution of Respondents

ST
26%
BC
55%
SC
17%
Other
2%
Figure 5: Social distribution of Respondents
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VI. Socio – Economic Study details
The survey carried out to assess the impact of the coal mining on the Socio-Economic
aspects in the study area has provided inferences on various components. The
aspects on which the assessment is carried out is depicted below:
Figure 6: Socio Economic Aspects
The impact of the mine on different components of Socio-Economic Transformation

are detailed based on the information collected from the sample villages selected for
the purpose of the study.
a. Quality of Life:
The Quality-of-Life Index (QOL) is computed based on the responses given by the
households, that indicates the quality of life standards in the surveyed villages. The
same tool is deployed to assess the QOL of the surveyed villages.
The Quality-of-Life concept has grown out of the social indicators’ movement of the
1960s (Day and Jankey, 1996) and investigators started using a social indicator
approach to define what QOL meant to them. However, subsequently many
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researchers adopted both subjective and objective approaches to assess QOL based
on wide literature on the subject (Erikson,1993). Sheykhi (2006) made an extensive
sociological study of Quality of Life by examining the fertility behaviour from a
multidimensional perspective. Echevarria-Usher (1999) equated health, in its fullest
and multicultural connotation, with wellbeing or quality of life. Understanding of QOL
needs exploration of relationship between various components-economic,
biophysical, socio-cultural and political – to arrive at the priority determinants of
health and wellbeing (Forget and Lebel, 2001). Noronha and Nairy (2005) adopted
participation process, case histories, biomedical health analysis and spatial and
environmental analysis in developing a Quality of Life tool.
The tool is modified to suit the requirements of the mine and the QOL is calculated
for each of the sample villages in the area of influence of mining. The tool used is a
popular tool used to measure the socio-economic condition of the villages along with
some pointers to impact of mining in the area of influence.
Detailed questionnaire along with the weightages assigned to each aspect of the
quality of life are detailed in Annexure – VI.
The comparative scores of the QOL are discussed elaborately hereunder.
Components that are measured to arrive at QOL are listed below.
Table 5: Quality of Life - Parameters
S. No. Parameter S. No. Parameter

1 Housing 2 Source of Water
3 Sanitary Facilities 4 Food Type
5 Roads & Transport Facilities 6 Vehicles Possessed
Medical Treatment
7 Prevalence of Common Diseases 8
Facilities
9 Fuel and Energy Used 10 Entertainment
11 Assets Possessed 12 Educational Qualifications
13 Per-capita Income
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The Average QOL score of the households surveyed is 6.51 on the rating scale of
1 -10, 10 being the best. Through which it can be inferred that the Quality of Life of
the people living in the surveyed villages is good, even then there is scope for
improvement of the quality of life of the villagers significantly.
The Average score of 8.26 is positive indicator collated from the area of influence of
the mine. This can be ascribed to many reasons, which include but not limited to the
contributions of the Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project to the region in
aspects like economic development, educational development, financial inclusion,
provision of facilities in the region and above all its contribution for the social
development of the region, some of the activities of which are undertaken under
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) segment of the SCCL.
Village wise QOL Analysis:
The Quality-of-Life index scores of the villages surveyed is depicted below.
Table 6: QOL Scores Village-wise
Name of the Village QOL Index Average Score

Fakeergadda 8.22
Jangedu 8.13
Kasimpally 8.44
Peddakuntapally 8.22
Veshalapally 8.30
The Average QOL score of the surveyed villages is 8.26 which is very good score in
the QOL Index. It may be observed that all the villages that were surveyed has similar
QOL scores, meaning which even the populations QOL would also be around 8.26,
which is a good QOL score as per the indices.
Considering the activities that SCCL has initiated in the region, it is expected that the
QOL score would increase significantly in the region. Some of the activities taken up
by SCCL include, Infrastructure Development, support for the Education, Skill and
Entrepreneurship development training programmes which helps in increasing QOL
in the surrounding villages.
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It is expected that the QOL score would increase significantly in near future as SCCL
would analyse the activities and take informed decision for extending support to the
villages based on current level of development of the villages and needs.
QOL Score distribution

8.5 8.44
8.3
8.22 8.22
8.25 8.13
7.75
7.5
Fakeerguda Jangedu Kasimpally Peddakuntapally Veshalapally
Figure 7: QOL Comparison
b. Wealth & Economic Growth:

It is observed that there has been improvement in the economic front in the region.
There has been improvement in various economic factors in the region due to
Kakatiya Khani Opencast - 2 coal mining project. Furthermore, there have been
indicators regarding the wealth creation.
From the data collected it is observed that the mining has impacted the people in the
region positively wherein the wealth started growing in the region and the individuals
also have benefitted by it, however there is scope for improving the livelihoods and
income levels of the households in the surrounding villages.
A view of some of the indicators that can be considered to compare the economic
condition of the surveyed villages is depicted with the details of pre-mining to that of
post-mining.
Table 7: Economic Impact - Pre & Post mining

Indicator Pre-Mining Post Mining Difference
Total Average House-hold Rs. 75,510 Rs. 1,00,000 32% Increase
income
Average cost of Agriculture land Rs. 220000 Rs. 12,00,000 445% Increase
per Acre
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It can be observed that the average house-hold income has started growing and
comparatively from pre-mining to post-mining, the average house-hold income has
grown by 32%.
Apart from that from the above table it can be inferred that the wealth creation also
at considerable growth. The average cost per agriculture land per acre has increased
by more than 445%. Reasons for this may not be attributed only to the mining
activity, since, the Telangana Government has carved out new districts, the
agriculture land rates have increased significantly.
Kakatiya Khani Opencast-2 coal mining project is located very close to the district
headquarters Jayashankar Bhupalpally, hence the land rates in the surrounding
villages significantly increased after district re-organization.
As per the survey data collected; it is recorded that the average cost of the mobile
phone used in the region is around Rs. 7981/- which provides hints at the improving
economic condition of the people living in the region. The inference from the survey
is that few sections of people are using the smart phones that costs approximately
Rs 25,000/-. From this it can be inferred that the economic status of the surveyed
villages is improving due to the mining activity, on which most of the people in the
area depend directly as well as indirectly.
While there has been aspects of economic growth and wealth creation, the cost of
living has also increased in the region, mainly due to increase in the purchase power
of the region. Couple of indicators to depict the increase in the cost of living are
detailed below. However, there is divide in the income level of people in the surveyed
villages.
Table 8: Indicators of Cost of Living - Pre & Post Mining
Indicator Pre-mining Post-mining Percentage of

Increase
Annual School Fee for High Rs 5,000/- Rs 15,000/- 200%
school
Average cost of transport Rs 10/ Rs 35/- 250%
from village to nearest town
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However, SCCL provides education in its schools to the general public as well and it
is observed that most of the students of the SCCL run schools are from the
households of the general public. This mitigates the hardships faced by villagers due
to increase in the school fees.
Considering the improvement in the connectivity through private vehicles in the

region, the transport cost has increased. Major mode of commute is private vehicles,
due to which the costs have increased.
c. Infrastructure Development Projects:

Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project mine has been carrying out various
infrastructure development projects within the area of influence of the mine.
The infrastructure works such as construction of Community halls, CC Roads, BT

Roads, Bus Shelter and Infrastructure in the schools are carried out spread across
the villages. These infrastructure development works apart from providing required
infrastructure in the village also provides livelihood to the labour from these villages
whose services are used in these villages.
d. Education & Human Capital Development:

SCCL has been focusing on promotion of education in the areas of operation and the
villages that are in zone of influence. For this purpose, SCCL has been operating
schools and colleges to serve their employees as well as general public.
It may be observed that more than 80% of the students are children of general public
in the school run by SCCL.
Apart from operating the educational institutions for the benefit of the society, SCCL
also provides infrastructure such as furniture, educational aids etc. to the
Government schools that are in the villages surrounding the mining area as part of
its CSR activities.
SCCL is carrying out various Skill Development and Vocational Training programmes
in the area though Singareni Employees Wives’ Association (SEWA) and Singareni
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Seva Samithi (SSS). These programmes are sponsored under CSR of SCCL. Through
this programme various human development activities are undertaken by SCCL.
Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project mine has conducted skill trainings
through Singareni SEWA Samithi under its CSR initiatives. In the financial year 2022
– 23, skill trainings of different trades were organized for 201 members of the area
and Distribution of the trainees among different training programmes are depicted
below.
Table 9: Abstract of Skill Training under CSR

Name of the Training Number of Trainees
Tailoring 109
Beautician 22
Maggam Works 68
Driving 20
Fashion Designing 16
TOTAL 235
It may be observed from the above table that, Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining
project is providing skill trainings to the unemployed youth for developing their skills
so that the trained youth may have opportunities for self and wage employment. The
trainees trained in motor driving are also considered for hiring vehicle driving.
Similarly, the training is provided to the unemployed youth in the domain of maggam
works, fashion designing would give chance to the youth to explore self-employment
opportunities for establishing DTP centres their own micro units.
Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project is actively considering imparting of

Self-employment programmes to enable the youth of the surrounding villages by
selecting the suitable activities for self-employment orientation trainings etc.
e. Jobs & Employment:

Mining activity has created several Job opportunities for different segments of people.
While direct employment is one source for creating employment, the ancillarisation
has provided opportunities to many interested and un-employed youth the
opportunities of self-employment in the region.
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Since the mine has generated employment and self-employment opportunities, there
has been a significant improvement in the economic activity in the region. This has
enabled establishment of new businesses that in turn has started creating
employment. Thereby entire economic activity in the region has got a boost.
Apart from providing indirect employment opportunities, SCCL also conducts various
skill development and vocational training programmes to enable the unemployed
youth to earn their livelihood through wage employment or self-employment. Some
of these trained unemployed youths are being provided job opportunities in the mine,
based on their suitability for the positions.
SCCL has taken up the task to empower youth of these villages to enable them to
attain white collar jobs. For this SCCL through its CSR activities have started training
youth of the villages to face the competitive exams at different levels, so that the
youth aim to get a government job. Total 235 unemployed youth were trained during
the financial in various trades that gives employment opportunities both wage and
self-employment.
For this purpose, SCCL as part of its CSR activity carries out residential programmes
of skill development at a central location, so that the youth from the villages get not
only skill up gradation but also behavioural modification since they are exposed to
different environment while being trained at the residential facility organised by
SCCL.
The unemployed youth from the surrounding villages are trained for Government jobs
such as Army selections, Police Selection and Para Military selections.
Occupational details of the surveyed sample are depicted below. Most of the
respondents to the survey are labour. The respondents have specified either their
occupation or the occupation of the earning member of the family.
From which it can be observed that most of them are labour, who are engaged either
in Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project mine indirectly or in the agriculture
sector in the region. Meaning which, most of the households depend on the SCCL
directly or indirectly to earn their livelihood.
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It can be construed that due to mining activity, people in the area started earning
livelihood in one or the other occupation. Details of the number of persons occupation
wise in the survey area are as below:
Table 10: Occupation details of Sample villages

Occupation Number of persons
Labour 350
Farming 160
Other Employee 66
Self-Employed 34
SCCL Employee 9
It can be observed that about 9 are persons working in Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2
coal mining project are from the surveyed villages in the area and it was also found
that most of the people engaged in other occupations earn their livelihood in the
region depend directly or indirectly on the operations of Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2
coal mining project.
f. Health & Wellness:

SCCL has set up its hospitals in all the mining areas. Though their mandate is to treat
the employees of SCCL, in case of emergencies, the hospitals provide services even
to general public.
SCCL conducts various awareness camps, screening camps, treatment camps in the
mining areas, with an objective to educate the villagers regarding Health & hygiene,
screen for any ailments so that the ailments can be treated at early stage.
SCCL has been organizing medical camps in the nearby villages on regular basis that
provide medical aid to the villagers. It was reported that in each medical camp around
50 members attended for medical check-up. SCCL conducts these health awareness
camps in the villages around the mine periodically.
Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project organizes medical camps for the
surrounding villagers and the medicines are provided free of cost to the villagers.
During the year 2022 around 1483 patients were served through these mobile
medical camps, which is equipped with required medicine and one staff nurse and a
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ward boy. Wherever required the patients are referred to the area hospital for further
diagnostic process.
It may be observed that, Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project is providing
excellent medical services to the surrounding villages of the mine.
SCCL also conducts Health awareness programmes in the villages especially during
the pre-monsoon to make people aware of the general precautions to be taken for
avoiding the seasonal illness. This awareness is generated through camps, road
shows etc.
Area hospitals of SCCL has conducted COVID camps that served about 1800 patients,
school health programmes have covered about 251 students. In last 3 years medical
division of the area has served about 4,500 patients around the mine area.
The other aspects covered during the survey related to medical and health are
sanitation facilities available at home, prevalence of common diseases, Medical
facilities available in the villages and nearby villages and also captured the details of
chronic diseases and morbidity pattern in the households to infer whether mining has
any causes for the deaths in the villages.
It was observed that the households surveyed were having adequate sanitation
facilities such as lavatories at their houses and adequate water facilities due to which
the water stagnation areas were not reported. Because of better sanitation facilities
available in the area, the vector borne diseases were not reported.
All the villages surveyed were having the Rural Medical Practitioners (RMP) for
treating the basic health related issues and the MBBS doctors were available in big
villages. No chronic diseases were reported.
The morbidity pattern analysis shows that all the cases were of normal nature or
related to the accidents.
As discussed above, to ensure Health and Wellness of the people living in the
surrounding places of the mine, SCCL is carrying out awareness programmes in
addition to the health camps for creating awareness on health and hygiene in the
villages.
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The respondents while discussing about the health camps organized by the Kakatiya
Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project opined that these efforts should continue for
creating awareness, support for the diagnostic services and treatment for the
identified diseases.
The villagers stated that due to the frequency of medical camps and treatment
provided by SCCL, medical facilities have significantly improved.
g. Clean Environment:
It is a known fact that any kind of mining activity generates pollution and can be a
cause of concern from environment point of view. However, the Ministry of
Environment, Forest (MoEF) stipulates various environmental safeguards in
environmental clearance letters in order to maintain ecology of the region.
SCCL has been adhering to the conditions of Environmental Clearances as issued by

the ministry. Strict adherence to the environmental standards is monitored by
personnel at different levels in the organisation to ensure compliance.
The environmental measures are measured on regular basis and any deviations from
the standards are addressed accordingly. The latest measures of the same are
attached to this report as Annexure – V.
h. Socio-economic Impact from Pre to Post mining
A detailed survey is carried out to understand the impact of establishment of the

mine on various social aspects and the average of these aspects was calculated to
assess the social impact that mining has on the villages that are in the zone of
influence of the mine.
Table 11: Socio Economic Impact on Prominent Indicators - Pre & Post Mining
Indicator Change from Pre-mining
to Post-mining
Village Social Spectrum
Customs /Traditions Same
Ceremonies / Festivals Significantly Increased
Male control over Female Decreased
Parental control over Child Decreased
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Indicator Change from Pre-mining

to Post-mining
Honesty Same
Incidence of Thefts Decreased
Inter Family Bonds Same
Juvenile Delinquency (Juvenile
Decreased
criminal behavior)
Household aspects
Family Assets Significantly Increased
Farming Increased
Firewood Procurement Increased
Access to output Markets Increased
Access to input Markets Increased
Cattle grazing Decreased
Crime Rate Decreased
Village Infrastructure
Village Roads Increased
Village Hygiene Increased
Drinking Water Facility Increased
Health Facilities Increased
Housing Increased
Schooling Increased
Telecommunication Increased
Transport Facility Increased
Employment Opportunities Increased
It can be observed from the reactions of the respondents that the overall socio-
economic scenario in the villages in general and the surveyed villages in particular
have derived various positive outcomes due to the activity catalysed by the mine.
The respondents perceived that due to mining operations ceremonies/Festivals

Family Assets in the area have significantly increased and other parameters health,
education, transport and housing were increased as compared to the pre-mining
scenario.
The mining activity has provided the households in the region better economic power
which has in turn impacted on various other social parameters, that has improved
the standard of living of the villagers, who live in the zone of influence of the mine.
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It was observed that there is overall satisfaction among villagers regarding the works
being carried out by SCCL, for the benefit of the villages. It was found that SCCL has
been carrying out its corporate social responsibility activities in different aspects,
which have contributed to the overall Socio-Economic development of the region.
The overall Quality of Life (QOL) has increased in the area compared to the pre-
mining. This can be attributed to various developmental activities that were initiated
by Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project.
The CSR activities of the Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project, that have
focused on overall socio-economic growth have shown positive results. The villages
that were surveyed have expressed satisfaction regarding the developmental
activities carried out by Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project. These villages
have also expressed that the SCCL needs to take up further developmental activities
in their villages so that the villages can further develop.
The list of the activities that these villages want SCCL to undertake are listed
separately for ready reference of the officials dealing with CSR activities.
i. Summary of the aspirations of the respondents

The respondents have all expressed that their standard of living increased due to
mining and the same was visible through their responses to the Quality of Life and
other related survey details.
The respondents have recorded their aspirations, which may provide hints to Kakatiya
Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project in taking up their future developmental plans
in the areas of influence under this mine. Most prominent aspirations are listed below.
- CC Roads in the villages

- Health Centre
- Community Hall/Centre
- Skill Trainings for unemployed youth
- Bore wells in Schools
- Tank Development
- Street Lighting
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VII. Village wise Analysis
As detailed, total respondents were 674 spread across 5 villages that are selected
scientifically for the study. For better understanding of the surveyed villages some of
the significant data pertaining to these villages is depicted in this section.
The survey was carried out in the villages namely Fakeergadda, Jangedu, Kasimpally,
Peddakuntapally and Veshalapally. Details of the village are specified below and this
section deals with different socio-economic parameters along with the requirements
of the villages that were expressed by the villagers during a Focus Group Discussion
(FGD) that was carried out.
The surveyed villages have tremendously progressed in the development indicators,

indicating that the entire area has developed in the socio-economic aspects.
Some of the reasons for this can be construed to the following:
- Improvement in the economic activity of the area which is due to presence of

SCCL
- Better awareness about health and hygiene among the villagers, to which SCCL
has also contributed in a big way through its CSR activities of awareness
generation
- Promotion of literacy programmes especially among women. SCCL has
contributed to this cause by conducting literacy development programmes
through its SEWA and SSS, which were in turn funded through CSR funds of
SCCL
Apart from the above specified there are other reasons for this development.
Government schemes like Beti Bachao – Bet Padhao, Sukanya Samruddi yojana etc.
have also contributed hugely for this.
It may be observed that 43% of the surveyed population is working as Labourers,

this engagement is both in SCCL as well as agriculture. Around 17% are into
agriculture and 14% are employed in SCCL. It is reported in the survey that 9% of
the people in the surveyed villages are engaged in the self-employment due to the
indirect opportunity created for business due to mining operations in the area.
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a. Standard of Living
The village’s standard of living can be assessed through different parameters one of
those being possession of movable assets.
The village wise profiling of the movable assets that they possess is specified below
and the inferences thereon are detailed. It is found that there are higher two-wheeler
vehicles compared to that of the cycle or Four wheelers, meaning which the large
population is middle class economically.
Largely, presence of Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project has boosted the
economy in these villages and it was observed that majority of the households gets
benefitted by presence of Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project, directly or
indirectly.
b. Health Details
The respondents of the surveyed villages which fall in the zone of influence of the
mine have provided information regarding the common diseases. The team have
identified the common ailments that were reported in these villages. The same are
depicted below.
Table 12: Common ailments
Common Ailments in the

Name of the Village
village
Peddakuntappaly Sugar, BP
Jangedu Cardiac Problem

Veshalapally Dengue, Thyroid
Kasimpally BP, Orthopedic
Fakeergadda Sugar, Thyroid
However, it is suggested that, SCCL may devise a strategy to counter the causes of
these ailments through its future CSR plans based on the health information provided
by the villages.
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c. Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project involvement in villages

Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project has been carrying out various
activities in these villages. While some of these activities are general development
programmes of Kakatiya Khani Open Cast 2 Project, some are under its CSR works.
Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project works closely with the village’s public
representatives in finalising the programmes under the CSR activities. General
Process undertaken by Kakatiya Khani Open Cast 2 Project for finalising CSR
programmes are detailed in next chapter.
Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project, through its consultation process have
carried out the activities, some of which are specific in the village and some are for
common good of the area. The list of the activities is as specified below:
- Construction of Community halls

- Laying of CC roads
- Construction of drainage
- Construction of WBM roads
- Skill development trainings
- Medical camps
- Health awareness programmes
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VIII. CSR Process & Practices
Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is obligated to follow the laws laid down
pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as laid down in different statutory
acts as well as the conditions laid down in the environmental clearances that were
issued for the coal mines.
SCCL has devised a specific CSR policy for the company that is titled “Corporate
Social Responsibility Policy of The Singareni Collieries Company Limited. A copy of
the same is annexed to this report.
SCCL has meticulously devised the policy for not only allocation of the funds but also
for efficient utilisation of the funds with proper monitoring and sustainability plans.
a. SCCL – CSR Priority areas

The major thrust areas identified by SCCL for CSR fund utilisation are:
- Basic Services (Drinking Water Supply, Sanitation etc.)

- Health
- Education
- Livelihood and Local Economic Development
- Activities for marginalized communities such as SCs and STs
- Other related activities
The scope of activities that are to be taken up under CSR are aligned with that of the
Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. As per scope defined in the policy major
aspects are:
Environment:
- Involvement of community for additional efforts to create better environment

while complying with applicable environmental regulations.
- Minimise environmental impacts and risks to provide opportunities for building
relationships with local communities.
- Promote environment friendly technologies.
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Communities & Society:
- Promote multi stakeholder partnerships to look at long-term sustainable

solutions.
- Build two-way and inclusive channel of communication with communities.
- Provide support during natural calamities, disasters and other emergencies.
Business
- Provide opportunities to local and small entrepreneurs for business

participation through ancillarisation.
From the above specified scope, it can be inferred that, the core focus areas of SCCL
for its CSR activities encompasses environmental protection, community
development both social and economical.
CSR policy of SCCL also defines that 80% of the allocated funds of CSR has to be
spent in the districts where SCCL is carrying out mining and only 20% can be in other
than the district.
SCCL has clearly defined that the CSR would be closely monitored even at the Board
level through a committee of the Board of Directors, titled as CSR Committee of
Directors, formed specifically for the purpose.
Below the Board level, the C&MD and functional director are responsible for
integrating CSR activities ensuring sustainability. General Manager level officer is
bestowed with the responsibility for identification of the proposals of CSR in
coordination with the Corporate, Area CGMs, GMs concerned and present the same
to the Director for making suitable recommendation to the Board for approval.
The involvement of the officers at Board level brings proper Governance of the
activities that are taken up under CSR. It is also made mandatory to ensure
sustainability of the CSR activities. Due to involvement of the Board Directors from
shortlisting of the projects for CSR and continuous monitoring of the activities taken
up, the effective implementation of the programme is ensured with sustainability.
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b. Baseline survey:
As per CSR Policy it is clearly defined that, the activities that are of more than
Rs. 1.00 Cr. Shall carry out a social benefit analysis through baseline survey by
external agency. In all other cases, proper justification regarding social benefit of
such activity shall be ascertained and proper documentation at each stage of the
activity shall be maintained.
c. Monitoring:
The CGM, GM are required to monitor the activities in their area of operation and
monthly progress to be submitted and in turn would submit the same to the CSR
Committee of Directors, who in turn would appraise the board and the CMD. This
ensures proper implementation of the activities undertaken under the CSR.
d. Sustainability:
SCCL’s CSR policy prescribes for maintenance of the assets created under CSR and
envisages to involve NGOs, State Government bodies, local bodies or public
representatives to ensure maintenance and upkeep of the asset created under CSR
funds by SCCL.
e. CSR Priority sectors & Sustainable Development Goals:
It may also be observed that the priority sectors identified by SCCL for its CSR
activities are in tune with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals are depicted below:
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Figure 8: SDG Goals
It may be observed that of the 17 SDGs, SCCL’s CSR thrust areas subsume most of
the SDG goals. Hence, it may be concluded that CSR thrust areas of SCCL are
designed carefully to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
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f. CSR Implementation:
Singareni Collieries Company Limited, carries out its service activities through the
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) that are involved in providing services to
the society.
SCCL majorly works with the NGOs such as Singareni Seva Samithi (SSS) and
Singareni Employees Wives Association (SEWA).
Singareni Seva Samithi (SSS)
Singareni Seva Samithi (SSS) was formed by SCCL as a society to train unemployed
youth and educating families of workmen to channelize their energies through skill
development and vocational training, the outcome of which shall be to enable them
to earn livelihood through wage employment or self-employment. SSS also is
involved in promoting literacy activities to improve literacy in the region and the
Samithi also works innovatively in spreading awareness of AIDS, alcoholism and also
promote the benefits of the small savings.
The activities of SSS are spread across the mining areas with a view to contribute to
the development of the villages. SSS enables the trainees towards entrepreneurship
development. SSS provides the platform for economic development in the mining
area and villages around the mining area.
SSS plays a vital role in socio-economic development of the area under influence and
to the project affected persons.
The survey outcomes from the villages that were surveyed under the mine have
shown significant improvement in the Socio-economic condition of the villages.
SCCL funds SSS for implementation of these progrmmes from the funds earmarked
for the CSR activities. As SCCL’s own society implements the programmes of CSR, it
can be understood that entire money earmarked is used for implementation of the
project and no service charges are involved in spending of the CSR funds allocated.
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Major activities carried out by SSS and their outcomes are detailed below:
 Preparing the unemployed youth to take up competitive exams to get the jobs
in Army, Police and Para Military Forces. Under this programme, SSS has
enabled 442 unemployed youth to get jobs in Army, Police and Para Military
Forces
 Under literacy promotion activities SSS has supported 34,000 illiterates to
become literates. Majority of them were workmen and their spouse.
 Vocational Training was provided to more than 3,000 unemployed youth in the
region.
 Through its Entrepreneurship Development programmes and the support of
SCCL in promoting ancillary industries, around 1,000 persons have initiated
their own self-employment avenues in their own villages, which has minimized
migration, which has immensely contributed to the socio-economic condition
in the villages.
Singareni Employees Wives’ Association (SEWA):
Singareni Employees Wives’ Association (SEWA) works in association with SSS to

create awareness among the workmen and their families. The workmen and their
families constitute major part of the society in the areas of mining. Any improvement
in socio-economic aspects of this major part of the society would have its spiral effect
on other constituents of the society.
SEWA carried out awareness activities in the areas of savings habits, health &
hygiene, Children’s education etc. SCCL through SSS provides funding for these
activities which are majorly allocated from the CSR budget of the Company.
SEWA has carried out activities which have impacted the lives of the employees and
their families, which in turn had a positive impact on the overall socio-economic
aspect of the society at large. Some of the activities carried out by SEWA are listed
below along with their impact on the society:
- Adult literacy drives of SEWA have educated around 24,000 employees and
their families.
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- Medical Counselling is conducted on regular basis to promote personal hygiene,

cleanliness etc.
- Post retirement financial planning is one of the core activities of SEWA which
educates the employees in properly planning their financials for their post
retirement. This has a lot of impact on the retiring employee maintain socio-
economic status of the employee, without which there may be devastating
repercussions on the lives of not only the retiring employee but also on the
society.
- Awareness programmes on women rights, Anti-tobacco initiatives, Anti-Aids
initiatives, Anti Eve-teasing programmes, Anti-alcoholic drives and other social
evils. Due to these awareness programmes, there has been tremendous
impact on the Socio-economic aspects in the region.
- Environmental initiatives such as plantation, fuel economy, energy savings etc.
are undertaken by SEWA, which have positive impact on the society at large.
Other NGOs, Local Bodies, Government Organisations:
SCCL also works with NGOs, Governmental Organisations, Local Bodies and public
representatives in strengthening the Social Responsibility activities of SCCL.
SCCL partners with Government agencies and contributes for the larger good of the
society by participating in the activities initiated by the Government Organisations
including local bodies. In some cases where public representatives request for
contributions for the development of the area which falls under the mining area
districts, SCCL positively considers the request in lines with its CSR policy and then
contributes for the development activity and continuously monitors the progress of
the projects.
Some of the activities taken up along with the NGOs, Government Organisations,
Local Bodies and public representatives include, tree plantation, supply of trees from
nurseries of SCCL, setting up of Blood Banks, Street lighting, Provision of
infrastructure in schools, farmer awareness programmes etc.
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IX. CSR Activities under Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project:
In the Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project, that is in Jayashankar

Bhupalpalli district, there have been many initiatives undertaken for societal good by
Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project. Some of the activities are taken up
under the CSR activities of the Company.
The Environmental Clearance (EC) clause in the EC, numbered Specific Condition No
Xliv of EC, specifies that “Project authorities shall in consultation with the panchayats
of the local villages and administration identify socio economic and welfare measures
under CSR to be carried out over the balance life of the mine.”
The study is carried out to understand the activities carried out by Kakatiya Khani
Opencast 2 coal mining project under the CSR activities in the areas of influence.
Some of the observations of the team are detailed below:
- Before undertaking the CSR activities, the concerned officer of Kakatiya Khani
Opencast 2 coal mining project verifies the requests made by the Panchayats
of the villages that are under the area of influence and discusses with them in
detail regarding the requirement of the village and prioritises the works that
can be undertaken.
- After prioritising the activities to be carried out, the area in charge of CSR
activities with the approval of the Managing Director of Kakatiya Khani
Opencast 2 coal mining project initiates the works, on approval same is
forwarded to SCCL for board approval.
- On detailed examination of the CSR proposal received from the area office, if
deemed fit, the same is presented to the Committee of Directors for final
decision.
- Upon receipt of the approval of the Directors, the activity is initiated and based
on the convenience, the activity is carried out through SSS or SEWA or
NGO/Government body etc. as deemed fit.
- Continuous monitoring of the progress is carried out for timely completion of
the activities undertaken.
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Activities undertaken by Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project are listed
below:
- Skill Development Programmes were carried out for 235 candidates of which
109 trained in tailoring, youth around 20 members are trained for motor
driving and 22 trained in Beautician, 68 in Maggam works and 16 in fashion
designing course along with these trainings.
- The unemployed youth from the surrounding villages are trained for
Government jobs such as Army selections.
- SCCL on regular basis is conducting Health awareness programmes for

betterment of the people for taking precautions on the seasonal health issues
that could arise.
- Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project on regular basis carries out
mobile medical camps in the surrounding villages during the year 2021-22
total 1483 patients were treated during the mobile medical camps for check-
up and distribution of medicines. As part of the medical camps about 4,500
patients were served for treating various ailments.
- Huge funds were allocated for development of surrounding constituencies.

Works were taken up by the respective District Collectors and the amount is
deposited into the district collectors account by SCCL.
- Extensive tree plantation as part of the initiative of the Government of

Telangana’s “Telangana ku Haritha Haram”
- Apart from the specified specific CSR activities, Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal
mining project undertakes various general service-oriented aspects. The same
are grouped and detailed below:
o Health - SCCL also runs the area hospital and in case of emergencies,
even for general public, the first aid is provided, and the patient is
stabilised before referring them to super speciality hospitals.
o Environment – SCCL supports the local Government authorities in

planting the trees. One of the prestigious programmes of the Telangana
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Government, Telangana Ku Haritha Haram (TKHH) is supported by SCCL

through its nurseries in the areas where SCCL has nurseries. This is
apart from the mandated planting that SCCL carries out.
o Education – SCCL runs schools in the identified locations and these

schools serve not only the children of SCCL employees but also the
children of general public. It may be noted that the number children of
General Public constitute more than 80% of the total school strength.
o Education Infrastructure – SCCL provides infrastructure such as

benches, drinking water plants etc. in the schools that are run by the
Government in the area of operation.
- Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project Carries out various

infrastructure development programmes in the surrounding villages. An
abstract of the infrastructure development activities carried out in the area are
detailed below.
Table 13: Abstract of CSR Works undertaken by SCCL in the Area

S. No Description of the work
1 Development works in Mulugu Assembly Constituency
2 Development works in Bhupalpalli assembly constituency
3 Development works in Mulugu assembly constituency
4 Development works in palakurthy assembly constituency
5 Construction of community hall in Bhupalpalli Municipality
Rural development works in the villages of Bhupalpalli Assembly constituency -
6 Providing CC roads including construction of drains from Pulluri Ramaiahpally
village via Mahabubpally to Kompally SC Colony
Drilling of borewells in KTKOC-II, KTKOC-III Project affected villages and
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Bhupalpalli municipality under CSR.
Misc. repairs such as construction of wall, AC Sheet roofing to kitchen, replacement
8
of damaged door etc. to the ZPHS school kondapur
Procurement of LED flood light and street light fittings for project affected villages
9
of KTKOC-III Project, Bhupalpalli Area under CSR Project.
Providing chairs (50 nos), tables(50nos) student benches with desk (150 nos) play
10 items in schools and 100w/150w/230w LED light fittings (200 nos) for street
lighting in villages as per the representation of the local MLA
Supply and installation of 250 LPH Capacity R.O Plants required for project affected
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villages of KTKOC-III
12 Misc. Civil works in surrounding villages of KTKOC-III, Bhupalpalli Area, Phase-I
13 Misc. Civil works in surrounding villages of KTKOC-III, Bhupalpalli Area Phase-II
14 Misc. Civil works in surrounding villages of KTKOC-III, Bhupalpalli Area Phase-III
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S. No Description of the work

15 Laying of earthen road at Appaiahapalli near KTKOC-III Project, BHP Area Phase-IV
16 Drilling of bore well at Parasurampalli near KTKOC-III Project, BHPL Area
17 Swimming pool for sports persons behind bus depot (Rs. 95.00 lakhs)
18 Development works in Bhupalpalli assembly constituency
19 MLA Camp office 2nd floor
20 Miscellaneous works in Jangedu School
The initiatives of SCCL have bettered the economic condition of the villages and
thereby had a positive impact on the social spectrum. The same was proved through
the study carried out.
Some of the glimpses of the programmes carried out by SCCL as part of CSR
activities, these are representative in nature and may not be from current year
programme.
Figure 9: CSR activities of KTK OC 2 Project
Plantation Programme organized by SCCL in the Surrounding villages
Skill Trainings in Beautician Trade Skill Trainings
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Drinking Water Supply in surrounding Villages
Medical Camp Organized at Jangedu Distribution of masks during the COVID

period
Sanitation works during the COVID period in the Surrounding villages of Bhoopalpalli
The initiatives of SCCL are usually taken up in consultation with the local
representatives of the specific village.
The survey team has tried to identify the future needs of the villages, that can be
used as input by SCCL to carry out the CSR activities in the Kakatiya Khani Opencast
2 coal mining project.
Village wise requirement expressed by the local representatives and educated youth
of the village are specified for ready reference for the officials of the mine.
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Table 14: Village-wise Aspirations
Name of the
Requirements expressed by the village
Village
- School building and required infrastructure.
- Skill Development Programmes
- Hospital building
- Library
Fakeergadda - Children Park
- Hospital Building and required manpower.
- School Building
Jangedu - R.O. Plant for purified drinking water
- CC Roads in the villages
- Drainage system
Kasimpally - R.O. Plant for purified drinking water
- CC Roads and culverts in the village
- Upgrading of school infrastructure
- Establishment of a hospital, Anganwadi Centre
- Playground
- Skill Development and providing of employment
opportunities.
- Provision of trees for plantation
Peddakuntapally - R.O. Plant for water purification
- Streetlights
- Skill Development programmes and employment
- School Building and required infrastructure.
Veshalapally - R.O. Plant for purified drinking water
Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project may consider the requirements that
are expressed by these villagers before initiating the CSR activities in the villages. It
may be noted that, these requests expressed by villagers are apart from the regular
programmes that Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project is conducting in
their villages.
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X. Inferences from the Survey
After careful collection and collation of the information from the villages, that were
selected scientifically for the survey, the inferences that were drawn by the team of
surveyors and the analysis team are listed below:
- Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project has contributed positively in

improvement of the Socio-economic condition of the villages in the zone of
influence
- The Socio-economic condition of the villages have improved due to the activities
of the mine in the area.
- The economic condition of the villages has improved due to Kakatiya Khani
Opencast 2 coal mining project operations, the beneficiaries either deriving direct
benefit or indirect benefit from the economic surge in the region due to Kakatiya
Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project operations.
- The Social indicators such as health, education and employment are positively
impacted by Kakatiya Khani Open Cast 2 Project through the works that are
carried out under CSR projects of SCCL.
- SCCL has a specific policy, process and implementation-cum-monitoring

guidelines that governs the CSR activities which are largely collaborative in
nature with the village representatives.
- SCCL conducts the programmes through its societies namely Singareni Seva
Samithi (SSS) and Singareni Employees Wives’ Association (SEWA) apart from
working with local government bodies.
- SCCL’S flagship programmes include Skill Development, Vocational training

programmes. SCCL also organises programmes to train the unemployed youth
to get Government jobs such as into Army, Police selections and para-military
selections.
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- Under Kakatiya Khani Open Cast 2 Project, CSR activities focus is more on
constituency development and the funds are being released to the collector to
carryout development works, however, some activities undertaken, do not
directly benefit the people of the villagers though they have indirect benefit. For
example, construction of MLA’s camp office may have indirect benefit to the
villagers but do not have any direct benefit.
- SCCL does lot of work for social development, however, it is observed that the
documentation of the activities carried out by Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal
mining project has great scope for improvement.
- The villagers do not differentiate between the works carried out by SCCL and
other Government bodies, the general perception is all the developmental or
welfare activities are carried out by Government though the activities were by
SCCL, hence, Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project may consider
branding of all the CSR activities that it carries out.
- SCCL may continue to do the development and welfare activities under its CSR
activities.
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XI. Conclusion:
SCCL is carrying out various developmental works in the zone of influence of the
Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project mine. The Environmental Clearance
norms conditions, as far as the social aspects are concerned are being adhered to
strictly.
SCCL is carrying out its CSR activities under the mine through its extended societies
such as Singareni Seva Samithi (SSS) and Singareni Employees Wives’ Association
(SEWA) apart from working with other Non-Governmental Organisations,
Government local bodies etc.
The respondents of the survey have by and large expressed their satisfaction
regarding the developmental and welfare activities that are being conducted by SCCL.
The quality-of-life index of these villages indicates their high satisfaction levels
regarding the socio-economic condition of their villages.
It is observed that, though SCCL undertakes various social development and welfare-
oriented projects, the documentation of the activities being carried out, has lot of
scope to improve. Since, in the villages, the villagers may not differentiate between
the works being carried out by the Government agencies and SCCL in particular,
branding of SCCL works carried out Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project
can improve the positive perception that villagers have about Kakatiya Khani
Opencast 2 coal mining project.
The process of selection of the works under CSR are carried out in consonance with
the village public representatives, because of which the most required works of the
village are taken up under CSR Activities.
The CSR activities have encompassed activities of the concern for the people living
in the region that include, Infrastructure development in the surrounding villages,
Health camps & awareness generation, extensive tree plantation for ecological
balancing, conduct of Vocational trainings, Skill Development trainings to enable
unemployed youth earn livelihood through wage or self-employment,
Entrepreneurship development programmes to promote self-employment among
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youth and providing support to the Project Affected Persons (PAPs) in form of
awarding contracts to them for the vendor services to SCCL.
SCCL has been working towards overall Socio-economic development of the people
living in the zone of influence of mines though their CSR activities designed and
customised as per the requirements of the villages. The skill trainings are tailored to
the local needs and local prospects as there is scope for driving opportunities in the
mining area the unemployed youth were trained in motor driving and soft skills and
DTP trainings were organized apart from the regular training for Army, Police and
Firemen.
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Annexure -I
I
SINGARENI COLLIERIES COMPANY LIMITED
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY
The Policy is known as Corporate Social Responsibility Policy

of The Singareni Collieries Company Limited.
Preamble:
One of the greatest challenges facing the world today is integrating economic
activity with environmental and social concerns. The objective of such
integration is achievement of ‘sustainable development’. The mining and
mineral industry has come under tremendous pressure to address/ improve
social, developmental and environmental concerns. Like other parts of
business world, companies are more routinely expected to perform to highest
standards of behaviour, going well beyond achieving profitability goals. They
are also increasingly being asked to be more transparent. In response to this
The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has committed to bringing
economic and social benefits through its Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) initiatives. This policy document may therefore serve SCCL in
extending CSR activities for the benefit of Society at large.
Objective:
The CSR policy has been framed in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder.
The main objective of this Policy is to integrate CSR and Sustainability as a

key business process for achieving triple-bottom line impact as mentioned
below;
SCCL recognizes that pursuit of sustainable development is an
integral part of growing its business, creating value for its
stakeholders and in building a responsible future through
ethical business practices and governance.
SCCL supports practical measures and policies that will help

to protect and improve the environment.
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SCCL adopts a responsible approach towards communities
and aim for sustainable development without creating
dependency.
Major Thrust Areas:
The major thrust areas of the CSR policy are identified with a view to have
long term benefits to the Society which are as under:
1. Basic Services (Drinking Water supply, Sanitation etc.)
2. Health
3. Education
4. Livelihood and Local Economic Development
5. Interventions for marginalized communities such as SCs and STs
6. Other related activities.
Scope & Implementation:
Scope:
The scope of CSR activities of SCCL in line with Schedule VII of
Companies Act, 2013 is as follows:
Environment
Involvement of community for additional efforts to create better
environment while complying with applicable environmental
regulations.
Minimise environmental impacts and risks to provide opportunities

for building relationships with local communities.
Promote environment friendly technologies.
Communities & Society

Promote multi-stakeholder partnerships to look at longer-term,
sustainable solutions.
Build two-way and inclusive channel of communication with

communities.
Provide support during natural calamities, disasters and other

emergencies.
Business
Provide opportunities to local and small entrepreneurs for

business participation through ancillarisation.
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Geographical area to be covered:
A substantial portion of CSR Budget i.e., to the extent of 80% shall be

spent on CSR activities in all the four districts of Telangana State
viz., Khammam, Warangal, Karimnagar and Adilabad where the coal fields
are located and 20% may be spent outside the aforesaid four districts of
Telangana State.
Implementation:
A major portion of the CSR activities should be undertaken in

project mode. Every project shall be time framed.
Identified CSR activities are to be implemented / carried out
by the company itself or by other agencies as prescribed in
the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules
made thereunder.
To support implementation of the policy, SCCL will undertake the
following:
Ensure active involvement of the top management through

their visible support in spreading the message of CSR &
Sustainability within the organization.
Devise internal communication strategies to spread

awareness of CSR and Sustainability amongst the
employees.
Ensure committed involvement of all employees in carrying

forward the agenda of CSR and Sustainability.
Create a suitable organization structure to oversee

implementation of the policy.
Allocate budget for implementation of CSR and Sustainability

initiatives.
Periodically measure, review, communicate and report CSR

& Sustainability performance as per multi-year plan made in
consultation with key stakeholders to the Board.
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Institutional arrangements
Implementation of the CSR Policy would be driven by:
At the Board level:
There shall be a CSR Committee of Directors which
presently comprises Advisor (Projects), Ministry of Coal,
Govt. of India as Chairman; and Director (Finance), Director
(Operations) as Members & Director (P.A&W) as Member
Convener.
Below Board level:
C&MD & Functional Directors shall be responsible and
accountable for integrating CSR, Sustainability and
Community Development into business processes and
support progress towards application of principles of
sustainable development into business operations.
General Manager (Personnel) Welfare & CSR facilitates

integration of CSR, Sustainability and Community
Development in business and management systems. He
consolidates CSR proposals in consultation with
Corporate / Area CGMs / GMs concerned and
presents them to irector for making suitable
recommendations
C&MD / Board in
accordance with extant delegation of powers.
Base Line Survey & Documentation:
CSR activities which are of more than Rs. 1.0 Crore value
shall be taken up after ascertaining Social Benefit
Analysis through Base Line Survey through the external
agency having relevant professional expertise in the field
or through internal mechanism.
CSR activities relating to providing infrastructure to
Schools, Colleges, Professional institutions where social
benefit is involved, Base Line Survey is not required.
However, the social benefit and justification has to be
ascertained.
Proper Documentation of CSR activities, expenditure,
procurement etc., shall be done and put in the Public
Domain i.e., SCCL’s Website.
4
Monitoring :
The CGM / GM concerned shall monitor implementation of
CSR activities / Programmes / Projects and send monthly
status report to the General Manager (Personnel) Welfare &
CSR.
GM (Personnel) Welfare & CSR shall prepare a consolidated
Monthly Report on status of implementation of CSR activities
in the company and submits the same to the Committee of
Functional Directors who in turn apprises C&MD & CSR
Committee.
CSR Committee at Board level shall review implementation
of CSR activities / programmes / projects across the
company on quarterly basis.
Utilization Certificate with statement of expenditure duly
certified by a practicing Chartered Accountant/Authorised
Auditor shall be submitted by the
Organisation/Institution/Trust to whom CSR fund is allocated.
Upkeep and maintenance of assets created:
Maintenance of assets created under CSR activities would be the

responsibility of the State Government, local representative of the
society and NGO concerned through which CSR activities are
implemented and undertaking/consent shall also be taken to that effect.
Reflection of CSR activities:
All the CSR activities undertaken by the company shall be audited by a

local authorized auditor. CSR activities will be reflected in the Annual
Report under Social Overhead (CSR).
Conclusion:
This Policy supersedes the Policy relating to Surrounding

Habitat Assistance Programme (SHAPE).
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Report on Socio Economic Study – Impact of Coal Mining

Conducted in the area of

The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is a Government Company jointly

While issuing the Environmental Clearance, based on the proposal submitted by

Specific Condition No Xliv of EC:

a. About CSR Activities at SCCL

Table 1: CSR Fund Allocation - SCCL

b. About CSR Activities at Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2 coal mining project.

III. About the Mine:

Figure 1: Location of the Project

Details of the population of surrounding villages of the Kakatiya Khani Opencast 2

Table 2: Demographic details of villages within 10 km. radius

Gorlaveedu 1056 4089 2025 2064 323 351

- Total population and households in the area of influence were ascertained to

b. Designing of the Questionnaire:

The household interview, individual interview, discussions with elected

d. Collation of the Data:

e. Analysis of the Data:

f. Analysis of the qualitative data:

g. Collation of the suggestions:

V. Details of the Sampling

Table 3: Village-wise Sample details

Details of the villages and number of Contacts

The distribution of respondents among the selected villages is depicted below.

a. Economic strata of the respondents:

b. Social Distribution of respondents:

Type of Houses in sample villages

Figure 3: Types of Hoses in Sampling Villages

Income-wise distribution of households:

Income ranges of Respondents

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

Figure 4: Annual Income Distribution of Respondents

It may be observed that more no of respondent’s annual income is between

The caste wise distribution of the sample is detailed below.

Table 4: Caste Wise Distribution of Sample

Caste wise Distribution

Social distribution of the respondents is depicted below.

Social Distribution of Respondents

Figure 5: Social distribution of Respondents

VI. Socio – Economic Study details

Figure 6: Socio Economic Aspects

The impact of the mine on different components of Socio-Economic Transformation

The comparative scores of the QOL are discussed elaborately hereunder.

Components that are measured to arrive at QOL are listed below.

Table 5: Quality of Life - Parameters

S. No. Parameter S. No. Parameter

Village wise QOL Analysis:

The Quality-of-Life index scores of the villages surveyed is depicted below.

Table 6: QOL Scores Village-wise

Name of the Village QOL Index Average Score

QOL Score distribution

Figure 7: QOL Comparison

b. Wealth & Economic Growth:

Table 7: Economic Impact - Pre & Post mining

Table 8: Indicators of Cost of Living - Pre & Post Mining

Indicator Pre-mining Post-mining Percentage of

Considering the improvement in the connectivity through private vehicles in the

c. Infrastructure Development Projects:

The infrastructure works such as construction of Community halls, CC Roads, BT

d. Education & Human Capital Development: