building stone mine (minor...

BUILDING STONE MINE (MINOR MINERAL)

(NEW PROJECT)

VILLAGE & PANCHAYAT – EDAYUR, TALUK – THIRUR,

DISTRICT– MALAPPURAM,

(KERALA)

Production Capacity: - 1,00,000 MTA

Project Cost: - Rs. 1.5 Crores

Area: - 2.6872 Hectares

PROPOSAL

FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE (B-2 CATEGORY)

(As per Office Memorandum No. J-13012/12/2013-IA.II (I) dated 24.12.2013)

Applicant: - Mr. BINU CHERIAN

Authorized Signatory:- Mr. Binu Cherian

Thakkirickal House, Chelad P.O., Kothamangalam,

Ernakulam District, Kerala-686681.

Ph. 0484-2595843 Mobile No. 9446322711 / 9447139682

E-mail :- [email protected] & [email protected]

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES PVT. LTD.

(At Sr. No. 44, As per NABET list of Accredited Consultant Organizations)

Corporate Office: - L-G-6, Lower Ground Floor, Corporate Park, Gopal Bari, Ajmer Road, Jaipur – 302001

Phone: - 0141-4013996, 4016996, Fax No.:- 0141 – 4026996

Email: – [email protected], web site: – www.enkayenviro.com

PRE – FEASIBILITY REPORT

PROJECT : Quarry project of Mr. Binu Cherian PRE - FEASIBILTY REPORT

APPLICANT : Mr. BINU CHERIAN

ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES PVT. LTD., JAIPUR

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INDEX

1.0 Executive Summary 1

1.1 Salient Features of the project 1

1.2 Proposed Planning 3

2.0 Introduction of the project / Background information 3

2.1 Identification of project and project proponent 3

2.2 Brief description of the Nature of the project 4

2.3 Need for the project and its importance to the Country and or Region 4

2.4 Domestic / Export Markets 5

2.5 Employment generation (Direct & Indirect) due to the project 5

3.0 Project Description 5

3.1 Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any 5

3.2 Location (map showing General Location, Specific Location & Project boundary & Project site layout) with coordinates

5

3.3 Details of Alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations given into should be highlighted

9

3.4 Geology of the area 9

3.4.1 Regional Geology 9

3.4.2 Local Geology 9

3.4.3 Hydrogeology 11

3.4.4 Mineral Reserves 11

3.5 Project description with process details (a schematic diagram / flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc should be given)

13

3.5.1 Year wise production details 13

3.5.2 Proposed method of mining 14

3.5.2.1 Open cast mining 14

3.5.2.2 Salient features of mining method 14

3.5.3 Extent of mechanization 14

3.5.4 Conceptual mining plan 15

3.5.4.1 Land use pattern 15

3.5.5 Drilling 16

3.5.6 Blasting 16

3.5.6.1 Explosive used 16

3.5.6.2 Storage of explosive 16

3.5.7 Mineral transportation 16

3.6 Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final products, mode of transport of raw material and finished product

17

3.7 Resource optimization / recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined

17

3.8 Availability of water its source, energy / power requirement & source should be given

17

3.8.1 Water 17

3.8.2 Power 18

3.9 Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management / disposal

18

4.0 Site analysis 19

4.1 Connectivity 19

4.2 Land form, land use and land ownership 19

4.2.1 Land form 19




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4.2.2 Land use 20

4.2.3 Land ownership 20

4.3 Topography (along with map) 20

4.4 Climate 20

4.4.1 Baseline Environment 20

4.4.2 Air Environment 21

4.4.3 Water Environment 21

4.4.4 Noise Environment 22

4.4.5 Biological Environment 23

4.4.5.1 Floral aspects 23

4.4.5.2 Faunal aspects 26

4.5 Socio-Economic Environment 29

4.5.1 Introduction 29

4.5.2 Approach adopted 29

4.5.3 Stake holders 29

4.5.4 Edayur Grama Panchayat 29

4.5.5 Demography 30

4.5.6 Transport 30

4.5.7 Lively hood 30

4.5.8 Identified Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 30

4.5.9 Summary of the CSR activities 33

4.6 Environmental Management Plan 33

4.6.1 Land Environment 33

4.6.2 Water Environment 34

4.6.3 Storm Water Management 34

4.6.4 Air Environment 35

4.6.4.1 Impacts 35

4.6.4.2 Management 35

4.6.5 Noise Environment 36

4.6.5.1 Impact 36

4.6.5.2 Management 37

4.6.6 Ground Vibration 37

4.6.6.1 Blasting Hazards 37

4.6.6.2 Blasting Vibration & Control Measures 37

4.6.7 Fly Rock Control Measures 38

4.6.8 Air Blast Control Measures 39

4.6.9 Solid Waste Management / Land Reclamation 39

4.7 Mine Closure plan 40

4.8 Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan 41

4.8.1 Falls of sides 41

4.8.2 Storage & use of explosives 41

4.8.3 Storage of oil and fuel 42

4.8.4 Water 42

4.8.5 Disaster Management Plan 42

4.8.5.1 Infrastructure 43

4.8.6 Occupational Health and Safety 44

4.8.6.1 Occupation Health 45

4.8.6.2 Safety plan 46

4.8.6.3 Safety Organization 47

4.8.6.4 Safety Circle 47

4.8.6.5 Safety Training 47




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4.8.6.6 Health & Safety Monitoring Plan 47

5.0 Planning Brief 48

5.1 Planning Concept (Type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town & Country Planning / Development Authority Classification

48

5.2 Land Use Planning (Break-up along with green belt etc.) 48

5.2.1 Green belt development / Eco-restoration 48

5.2.2 Compensatory mass plantation programme 49

5.3 Environment Monitoring programme 49

5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) 51

5.5 Amenities / Facilities 52

6.0 Proposed Infrastructure 52

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area) 52

6.2 Residential Area (Non-processing area) 52

6.3 Green belt 52

6.4 Social Infrastructure 52

6.5 Connectivity (Traffic & Transportation Road / Rail / Metro / Water ways etc.) 52

6.6 Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water) 52

6.7 Sewerage system 53

6.8 Industrial Waste Management 53

6.9 Solid Waste Management 53

6.10 Power Requirement & Supply / Source 53

7.0 Rehabilitation and resettlement (R & R Plan) 53

7.1 Policy to be adopted (Central / State) in respect of the project affected persons including home oustees, land oustees and landless labour (a brief outline to be given)

53

8.0 Project schedule and cost estimates 53

8.1 Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (time schedule for the project will be given)

53

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

54

9.0 Analysis of proposal 54

9.1 Financial and Social Benefits with special emphasis on the benefits to the local people including tribal population, if any in the area

54

10.0 Conclusion 55

ANNEXURES

Annexure – I Approved mining plans

Annexure – II Site Photographs

Annexure – III Ambient Air Quality Test Report

Annexure – IV Water Quality Test Report

Annexure – V Ambient Noise Level Report

FIGURES

Fig. 3.2.1 Surface Layout plan

Fig. 3.4.1 Surface cum Geology plan

Fig. 3.5.1 Development / Working plan

Fig. 3.5.4.1 Conceptual plan

Fig. 4.3.1 Contour survey map




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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Masonry Stone Mine (Minor Mineral) of lessee of Mr. Binu Cherian is situated at Survey

Nos. 101/5, 101/6, Village & Panchayat Edayur, Thirur Taluk, Malappuram District,

Kerala in an area of 2.6872 hectares.

Mining projects of minor minerals with area less than 50 ha. of mining lease are

categorized as category 'B' as per Notification S.O.2731(E) dated 9th September, 2013.

According to Office Memorandum no. J-13012/12/2013-IA-II (I) dated 24.12.2013

category B has been further subdivided into category – B1 and B2.

In further continuation B2 category will include brick earth/ Ordinary Earth Mining project

with mining lease area > 5.0 ha. but < 25.0 ha. and all other minor minerals mining

projects with mining lease area < 25 ha. except for river sand mining project will be

appraised as category B2 projects.

Provided, in case the mining lease area is likely to result into a cluster situation i.e. if the

periphery of one lease area is < 500 m from the periphery of another lease area and the

total lease area equals or exceeds 25.0 ha., the activity shall become category – B1

project under the EIA Notification’ 2006. In such a case, mining operations in any of the

mine lease areas in the cluster will be allowed only if the Environment Clearance has

been obtained in respect of the cluster.

As per Kerala Minor Minerals Concession Rules, 1967 approved mining plan is not

necessary for getting the mines permit. However the Mining Plan duly certified by RQP

as per the requirement of Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1967 is enclosed as

Annexure – I.

The working will be carried out by opencast semi-mechanized method as per the

approved Mining Plan. The lease area is private own land. The proposed rate of

production will be 1,00,000 MTA. The estimated project cost is Rs. 1.5 Crores.

1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

Particulars Details

Geographical Location Latitude (N) 10056’06.62” to 10055’59.42”

Longitude (E) 76005’04.06” to 76004’56.83”

Total Mine Lease area 2.6872 ha.

Total area owned by the proponent 3.6460 ha.

Current status of the quarry Existing quarry

Local name of the project area Karaikkad

Production 1,00,000 MTA




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Life of Mine 10 years

Estimated project cost Rs. 1.5 Crores

Man Power 24 Persons

Highest and lowest elevation 150 m. MSL to 85 m. MSL

Land use Private own land with Rocky land

Nearest town Valanchery, 6 km., S

Stone Crusher Within the complex

Width of access road to the quarry

site

8 m., West side

Nearest Airport Calicut International Airport, 43 km., NW

Nearest Highway N.H. 17 (Edapally-Panvel Highway), 6 km., S

Nearest Railway Station Kuttipuram, 15 km., SW

Details of nearby quarry / crusher 1 km. from the site

Power supply The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors

which will be operated by Diesel Engine.

Water and its Source

The total water requirement is about 15 KLD in which 1 KLD

is for domestic which would be sourced from open well,

12 KLD for dust suppression system in mine as well as

ancillary unit (Crusher Unit) and 2 KLD for plantation

purposes and will be sourced from storm water pond.

Nearest Govt. Hospital / dispensary C.H. Memorial Hospital, 6 km.

Education facility Brothers HSS, Mavandiyur, 4 km.

Fire Station Malapuram, 20 km., N

Ambulance C.H. Memorial Hospital, Valanchery, 6 km., S

Police Station Valanchery, 7 km., S

Church / temple / mosque Church – St. George Jacobite Syrian Church, Kuttippuram, 14 km., SW

Temple – Parakkunnathu Kavu Bhagavathy Shetram, 4 km., S

Mosque – Mavandiyoor Juma Masjid, 3 km., S

Electrical installation like transformer

/HT line or LT line

HT line – H.T. line at 0.6 km.

LT line – Within the site for own use

Mobile Towers BSNL, 5 km.

Defence installations None within the study area

Archeological Features None within the study area

Ecological sensitive zones None within the study area

Nearest Forests None within the study area




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Nearest streams/ rivers/ water

bodies (from mine boundary)

Kunthi River, 6.5 km., SE

Bharathapuzha, 10 km., S

Valiyaparappur Thamara Kayal, 10 km., SW

Pallat Kayal, 10 km., SW

Kadalunipuzha, 10 km., N

Seismic zone Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as par BMTPC,

Vulnerability atlas Seismic zone of India IS: 1893-2002.

HLWG Report status Not falling in ESA

1.2 PROPOSED PLANNING

Mining Method: Opencast Semi-Mechanized Method

Project Cost : Rs. 1.5 Crores

Production : 1,00,000 MTA

Table : Land Use of lease area

Sr. No.

Land Use Category Pre-Operational (Ha.)

Operational (Ha.) Post-Operational (Ha.)

1 Top Soil Dump Nil Nil

2 Over burden Nil

0.3113 ha. (outside the lease area but within the property)

Nil

3 Excavation (Voids Only) Nil Nil Nil

4 Road 0.01 0.07 Nil

5 Built Up Area Nil Nil Nil

6 Township Area Nil Nil Nil

7 Afforestation Nil 0.16 0.16

8 Reclamation (Backfilled) 0.48 1.48 2.5072 (Reclaimed by plantation)

9 Mineral Storage Nil Nil Nil

10 Processing Nil Nil Nil

11 Drainage / pond Nil 0.02 0.02

12 Undisturbed Area 2.1972 0.9572 Nil

Total 2.6872 2.6872 2.6872

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT

Mr. Binu Cherian have a stone metal crushing. The main market for our metal is in

Malappuram & Calicut districts which is utilized in construction works of buildings and

roads. Along with the quarry activity we also pay attention to maintain and promote the

vegetation and the greenery of our land.




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Name and

address of the

Applicant

: Mr. Binu Cherian,

Thakkirickal House, Chelad P.O.,

Kothamangalam, Ernakulam District, Kerala-686681.

Ph. 0484-2595843 , Mobile No. 9446322711 / 9447139682

E-mail :- [email protected] & [email protected]

2.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF THE PROJECT

The applied area is having building stone throughout the area. As per detailed estimation

the geological reserves is about 18,49,802 MT. After deducting the minerals locked in

mines safety slope of 8,34,111 MT, the mineable reserves are arrived to be 10,15,691

MT. The annual production is estimated to be 1,00,000 MTA. At the end of life of mine,

the ultimate floor (bottom) level will reach 85 m. MSL. Under reclamation it is anticipated

to undertake plantation in the applied area. Anticipating 50% growth rate, at the end of

life of mine about 2,500 trees will be grown in total area.

2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND OR

REGION

The major need of building stone is due to its high compressive strength and durability

(among the hardest, dimensional & structural stones) it can effectively withstand the

vagaries of nature. Fine-grained granite is employed for ornamental and monumental

work as well as for inscription purposes. The mineral-rich colors, and the hardness &

density, makes it useful for many applications. The proposed mining project will fulfill its

end uses in buildings and construction, paving and many other exterior projects. Polished

slabs and tiles are used in countertops, flooring, retaining walls and landscaping around a

center fountain/ pond, staircase and many other design elements (residential and

commercial applications). It is also known as the maintenance-free stone.

The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas bring about gains in

gross domestic product, i.e. there is though a minor contribution by the proposed project

but will add to the gains in G.D.P. (Gross Domestic Product).

A total of 24 people will be employed in this mine. It will create employment (though

marginally) for local population.

Applicant will pay royalty for the mineral produced from the mine, direct and indirect

taxes will be paid thereby contributing to the regional revenue. The public revenue will

further be put for infrastructural development and other sectors like health, education

and social welfare.




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2.4 DOMESTIC/ EXPORT MARKETS

The rock produced from the quarry is sent to the Crusher unit existing within the

complex. The aggregate produced is sold to the contractors and to the consumers which

is finally consumed locally for road (State Highway & National Highway) & building

construction works. Fine Material is also sold to the hollow block / solid block

manufactures.

2.5 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT

The total number of employees including skilled and un-skilled workers are 24 which

includes workers for mine and ancillary unit. The details of the employees/workers

including their position in the organization is also given below:-

Table showing list of employees and their designations

1. Mining Supervisor / Clerk 1 No

2. Mine Watchman 2 Nos.

3. Mining Labour (On contract Basis) 21 Nos.

Total 24 Nos.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INTERDEPENDENT

PROJECTS, IF ANY.

The quarry is interlinked with a crusher unit existing within the complex. For crusher unit

no Environment Clearance is required.

3.2 LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, AND

PROJECT BOUNDARY AND PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES

The proposed building stone quarry project is situated at Survey Nos. 101/5, 101/6,

Village & Panchayat Edayur, Thirur Taluk, Malappuram District, Kerala in an area of

2.6872 hectares.

The geographical location with respect to boundary pillars of the proposed mine lease are:-

Latitude (N) 10056’06.62” to 10055’59.42”

Longitude (E) 76005’04.06” to 76004’56.83”

The site photographs taken from different locations and directions are provided at

Annexure No. II.




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The vicinity map showing location of the lease area is given below:-

Nearest town (Valanchery) Project site

The route map showing location of the lease area is given below:-




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The google map showing location of the lease area is given below:-

The surface layout map of the project is enclosed as Fig. 3.2.1.




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3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF

SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL

CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN INTO SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED.

The proposed site is an existing quarry and mineral specific hence no alternate site was

examined.

3.4 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA

3.4.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY

Mani (1962) carried out systematic geological mapping of the area. Archaean rocks

comprising hornblende granulite, pyroxene-magnetite-quartz granulite (with or

without garnet), amphibolites, foliated and banded biotite-hornblende gneiss (mixed

gneiss) with intrusive pegmatite veins and dolerite dykes forms the geological back

drop of the region. All the rocks have been subjected to a high degree of chemical

weathering resulting in a thick canopy of laterite residuum. The area of present study

exposes crystalline rocks represented by charnockite and quartz-magnetite granulite

traversed by basic intrusive of gabbro and dolorite and acidic intrusive of quartz and

pegmatite veins. All the rocks have been lateritised to varying extents. Most of the

low lying areas and gentle slopes are occupied by either lateritic soil or alluvium

supporting vegetation. A generalised geological succession worked out for the rocks

of the area is given below:-

Recent and sub-recent Soil/Alluvium Laterite

Intrusives Acid Basic Quartz/pegmatite

veins Dolerite/gabbro

Charnockite Group Charnockite and Quartz-magnetite Granulite

(*Secondary Source :- Geological Survey of India-www.gsi.gov.in)

3.4.2 LOCAL GEOLOGY

The local geology belongs to the regional geology. Main rock type in the study area

is charnockite. At places where they are exposed, the charnockite is medium to

coarse grained with dark grey quartz. The soil & over burden thickness is varies from

avg. 0.20 m to 0.85 m. Topographically, the area is undulating with slope towards

north west.




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Geological & Mineral Map of Kerala (Source: Department of Mining & Geology, Kerala)

The surface cum geological plan of the lease area is provided as Fig. 3.4.1




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3.4.3 HYDROGEOLOGY

Ground water occurs under phreatic, semi-confined and confined conditions in the above

formations. The weathered Charnockites, Granite gneiss, schists and laterites form the

major phreatic aquifers, whereas the deep fractures in the Charnockites, Granite gneiss

& schists and the granular zones in the Tertiary sedimentary formations form the

potential confined to semi confined aquifers.

The Archaean rocks: - The shallow aquifers of the archaean rocks are made up of the

highly decomposed weathered zone or partly weathered and fractured rock. Thick

weathered zone is seen along the midland area either beneath the laterites or exposed.

In the hill ranges, thin weathered zone is seen along topographic lows, area with lesser

elevation and gentle slope. In areas along the hill ranges generally rock exposures are

seen. The depth to water level in this aquifer varies from 2 to 16 mbgl and the yield of

the well ranges between 2 to 10 cu.m. per day.

Laterites: - The depth to water level in the formation ranges from less than a meter to

25 mbgl. Laterite forms potential aquifers along valleys and can sustain medium duty

irrigation wells with the yields in the range of 0.5 - 6 cu.m. per day. The occurrence and

movement of ground water in the laterites are mainly controlled by the topography.

Laterite is a highly porous rock formation, which can form potential aquifers along

topographic lows. However, due to this same porous nature, groundwater is drained

from elevated places and slopes at shortest duration after monsoon due to which

scarcity is experienced in the elevated places and slopes.

Water Table: The ground water depths were observed from the available open well

near to the lease area and nearby sources. The ground water level is varying

between 2.0 m. to 3.5 m.

3.4.4 MINERAL RESERVES

In this area the building stone exposures are bordering to the lease boundary. The

mineable reserves are arrived after deducting the reserves locked in mines safety slope

along with boundary in compliance with mineral concession rules. The quantity of such

kind of reserves is arrived as following:-

BLOCKED RESERVE MINEABLE RESERVE

SECTION-‘A-A'

BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON BENCH M2 M DENSITY

140 0 73 2.6 0 140 168 73 2.6 31886.4

135 0 73 2.6 0 135 294 73 2.6 55801.2

130 25 73 2.6 4745 130 319 73 2.6 60546.2




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125 50 73 2.6 9490 125 392 73 2.6 74401.6

120 100 73 2.6 18980 120 392 73 2.6 74401.6

115 125 73 2.6 23725 115 463 73 2.6 87877.4

110 395 73 2.6 74971 110 255 73 2.6 48399

105 446 73 2.6 84650.8 105 208 73 2.6 39478.4

100 553 73 2.6 104959.4 100 241 73 2.6 45741.8

95 604 73 2.6 114639.2 95 274 73 2.6 52005.2

90 669 73 2.6 126976.2 90 330 73 2.6 62634

85 742 73 2.6 140831.6 85 325 73 2.6 61685

Sub-total 703968.2 Sub-total 694857.8

SECTION-‘B-B'

115 0 71 2.6 0 115 146 71 2.6 26951.6

110 25 71 2.6 4615 110 210 71 2.6 38766

105 50 71 2.6 9230 105 200 71 2.6 36920

100 80 71 2.6 14768 100 345 71 2.6 63687

95 135 71 2.6 24921 95 242 71 2.6 44673.2

90 185 71 2.6 34151 90 325 71 2.6 59995

85 230 71 2.6 42458 85 270 71 2.6 49842

Sub-total 130143 Sub-total 320834.8

Grand total 834111 Grand total 1015691

SECTION BLOCKED RESERVE

(MT) MINEABLE RESERVE (MT) GEOLOGICAL RESERVE (MT)

A-A 703968 694857 1398825

B-B 130143 320834 450977

GRAND TOTAL 834111 1015691 1849802




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3.5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM/

FLOW CHART SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT, COMPONENTS OF THE

PROJECT ETC. SHOULD BE GIVEN).

The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi-mechanized

method. The process flow diagram given below depicts the mining process:-

3.5.1 YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS

In this area the mining of building stone involves blasting because of its hard terrain. The

applicant is proposed to produce building stone working for a period of 10 years with a

production of 1,00,000 MTA. The details of year wise production for the first 3 years

period are given in Table below :-

Table : Year wise production of building stone for the first 3 years period

Year Bench Minerals (MT)

I ROAD DEV.,140-135 100000

II 130-125 100000

III 120 100000

TOTAL 300000

Removal of Top Soil / Overburden

Excavation by Drilling and Blasting

Rock Braking & Transportation

Crushing

Stacking

Dispatch




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The details of the pits observed to estimate the top soil and overburden from the

proposed area is given below:-

Pit - 1 Pit - 2

Top soil

(thickness in m.)

Nil (Currently mining area) 0.85

Over burden

(thickness in m.)

Nil (Currently mining area) 0.20

The map showing Development plan / Working plan of the mining project for the first

3 years is shown in Fig. 3.5.1.

3.5.2 PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING

It is proposed to undertake Open Cast Semi-Mechanized Mining Method.

3.5.2.1 Open Cast Mining

The mining will be done by open cast semi-mechanized method of mining. The bench

height and width will be maintained 5 m. Excavated material is transported to the crusher

unit existing within the complex for further processing. The ultimate depth of the mine

workings is estimated to reach upto 85 m MSL.

3.5.2.2 Salient Features of Mining Method

The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi-mechanized

method. The salient features of proposed mining method are:-

• The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 5 m respectively.

• The mining will be done from top to bottom by slicing of 2.5 m thick.

• The exploitation of mineral is being done from 150 m. MSL to 85 m. MSL in conceptual phase.

• Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed

45° from vertical.

• Haul road will be developed up to point of loading.

• Transportation of the mineral from pit-mouth to destination will be by tippers/trucks

(15T capacity).

3.5.3 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

The details of equipments proposed to be used in mining operation are listed below:-

Sr. No. Machine Type Required No. of M/c Size/Capacity

1. Back Hoe 2 0.9 m3

2. Rock Breaker 3 --




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3. Compressor (Chicago) 3 CFM/100

4. Tippers/Trucks 3 15T

5. Jack hammer 2 32 mm

6. DG set 1 125 kVA

3.5.4 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN

The applied area is having building stone throughout the area. As estimated in Section

3.4.4 above, the geological reserves is about 18,49,802 MT. After deducting the

minerals locked in mines safety slope of 8,34,111 MT, the mineable reserves are arrived

to be 10,15,691 MT. The annual production is estimated to be 1,00,000 MTA. At the end

of life of mine, the ultimate floor (bottom) level will reach 85 m. MSL. Under reclamation

it is anticipated to undertake plantation in the applied area. Anticipating 50% growth rate,

at the end of life of mine about 2,500 trees will be grown in total area.

3.5.4.1 Land Use Pattern

The land use for mining and allied purposes is given below:-

Conceptual Land Use Plan

Sr. No.

Land Use Category Pre-Operational (Ha.)

Operational (Ha.) Post-Operational (Ha.)


2 Over burden Nil

0.3113 ha. (outside the lease area but within the property)

Nil


4 Road 0.01 0.07 Nil




8 Reclamation (Backfilled) 0.48 1.48 2.5072 (Reclaimed by plantation)





Total 2.6872 2.6872 2.6872

The conceptual plan of the mined area is provided at Fig. 3.5.4.1.




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3.5.5 DRILLING

The excavation of mineral is proposed by excavators. The mineral is fractured and easily

exploitable by rock breakers and excavators. The hard strata are proposed to excavate

after drilling and blasting.

3.5.6 BLASTING

The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per “MMR

1961” and with the permission of DGMS.

In this area for fragmentation of granite the blasting will be conducted. Multiple blast

holes of 1.0 to 1.5 m depth will be drilled with the help of 32 mm drill rod, Jack Hammer

and Air Compressor of 100 cfm capacity.

It is estimated about 250g of explosives per hole is required. About 30 – 50 holes per

blast are proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about 10 kg/ blast.

3.5.6.1 Explosive Used

Only class 2 and class 6 explosive is proposed for use as given below:-

Booster (20%) Slurry explosive

Explosive

(Column charge) (80%)

Nitrate Fuel oil (NFO).

The NFO mixture can be readily produced at a site by

mixing nitrate (94.5 %) with diesel oil (5.5 %).

Initiator Electric detonators

3.5.6.2 Storage of Explosive

Considering low consumption, a 550 kg magazine is for storing the explosive. The

magazines are exists within the complex.

3.5.7 MINERAL TRANSPORTATION

Loading of mineral will be done by excavator and will be sent to the crushing unit within

the complex. Trucks / Tippers of 15T will be used for transportation of mineral from mine

site. It is expected that 22 trips will be required to transport on daily basis. For this,

movement of truck per hour will be 2-3 only. Thus, the impact due to movement of trucks

from the mine will be marginal and well within the capacity of the roads.




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3.6 RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY

SOURCE, MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCT/S, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF

RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT

No raw material will be required for production of Masonry stone. The final product will

be sent to consumer based on their demand. The mode of transportation of raw material

and finished product will be by road. Tippers/ trucks will be used for transportation to the

end users.

3.7 RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE

PROJECT, IF ANY, SHOULD BE BRIEFLY OUTLINED

Mineral will be utilized and sent for use to different end users for road and

construction works. It is estimated that around 22,841 cu. m. of top soil will be

generated from the proposed pit, which will be properly stacked and will be utilized

for plantation over the reclaimed areas. Also it is estimated that around 5,374 cu. m.

of OB is generated which will be utilized in developing internal roads and at the end

use the same will be used as soil base for reclamation.

It is proposed to a storm water collection pond and de-siltation unit of capacity of

4,500 KL in the lowest contour of the plot. The water requirement for sprinkling on

sources of dust emission, roads, crusher and for landscaping purposes can be met

from the stored rain water pond and thereby conserve the fresh.

3.8 AVAILABILITY OF WATER ITS SOURCE, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT AND

SOURCE SHOULD BE GIVEN

3.8.1 WATER

The total water requirement for the proposed activity is 15 KLD. The detailed breakup

of the same is given below:-

S. No. Particulars Quantity (KLD)

1. Domestic purpose (mine and ancillary) 1

2. Dust Suppression / Water sprinkling at mine site 2

3. Green belt / Plantation 2

4. Dust Suppression in Ancillary Unit 10

Total 15

The water required will be sourced from the storm water reservoir. However, the

drinking water will be sourced from the open well which will be purified in mini RO

plant. It is proposed to collect the storm water into the Holding / Siltation Tank by




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constructing channels all around the foot of hill. The channels will be constructed with

intermediate check dams/silt traps to prevent soil erosion. The sizing of the channels

will be 1m x 1m. The details of storm water management are given in EMP section.

The water balance diagram of the unit is given below:-

3.8.2 POWER

The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by

Diesel Engine.

3.9 QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME

FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT / DISPOSAL.

About 22,841 cu. m. of top soil is estimated from the pit of the proposed mine. Other than

top soil, about 5,374 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life.

(i) Topsoil Management

A total quantity of 22,841 cu. m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining

operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre-

determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for

plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump to 5 to 6 meters

in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion

and infertility by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage.




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(ii) Overburden Management

About 5,374 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life. This

waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be

reutilized as soil base for plantation.

(iii) Domestic Sewage

The sewage to a tune of 0.8 KLD generated from the mine office will be diverted to

the septic tank followed by soak pit.

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 CONNECTIVITY

Table : Connectivity

Distance Direction Sr. No. Name

(From Lease Boundary)

Nearest Railway Station

1 Kuttipuram 15 km. SW

Nearest Airport

2 Calicut International Airport, Karipur 43 km., NW

Nearest Highway

3 N.H. 17 (Edapally-Panvel Highway) 6 km. S

4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP

4.2.1 LANDFORM

The proposed building stone mine is coming on a lease area of 2.6872 ha. The lease

area is private own land. The lease area is devoid of any transmission lines, streams/

nallahs, forests, habitation, etc. The present land use breakup of the lease area

which can seen in the surface layout plan and details are given below :-

Sr. No. Description Area (ha.)

1 Reclaimed area 0.48

2. Void Nil

3. Green belt Nil

4. Undisturbed 2.1972

5. Drainage/Pond Nil

6. Road 0.01

7. Others (building) Nil

TOTAL 2.6872




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4.2.2 LAND USE

The land use pattern is given in the above Section 3.5.4.

4.2.3 LAND OWNERSHIP

The land as per revenue records is Private own land and the site is with Rocky land

with plantation of rubber / coconut.

4.3 TOPOGRAPHY (ALONG WITH MAP)

Part of the proposed land is existing quarry area and there is no vegetation in that

area. The remaining land in the proposed land is mostly covered with native trees,

shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers, bushes etc. The topography of the lease area is hilly

terrain. The highest elevation of the lease area is 150 m. MSL and lowest is 85 m.

MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the lease area is towards

north west.

The contour map of the lease area is shown in Fig. 4.3.1.

4.4 CLIMATE

The district has more or less the same climatic conditions prevalent elsewhere in the

State viz. dry season from December to February and hot season from March to

May, the South-West monsoon from June to September and the North East

monsoon from October to December. The normal rainfall of the district is 2793.3 mm.

Out of this, major rainfall contribution is from SW monsoon followed by the NE. The

South West monsoon is usually very heavy and nearly 73.5% of the rainfall is

received during this season. NE monsoon contributes nearly 16.4% and March to

May summer rain contributes nearly 9.9% and the balance 0.2% is accounted for

January and February months.

The climate is generally hot and humid. March and April months are the hottest and

January and February months are the coldest. The maximum temperatures ranges

from 28.9 to 36.2°C and the minimum temperatures range from 17.0 to 23.4°C. The

temperature starts rising from January and reaches the peak in the month of March

and April and then decreases during the monsoon month and again rising from

September onwards.

4.4.1 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT

The baseline environment quality represents the background environmental scenario

of various environmental components such as air, noise, land, ecological and socio-

economic status of the study area. Field monitoring studies was carried out by

M/s Standards Environmental & Analytical Laboratories, Kochi (an approved

laboratory) to evaluate the base line status of the project site in compliance with

MoEF guidelines.




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4.4.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT

The prime objective of the baseline air monitoring was to evaluate the existing air

quality of the area. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards

of the ambient air quality during the operation of the proposed mine.

Field monitoring studies for 24 hourly frequencies was carried out to evaluate the

base line status of the project site in compliance with MoEF guidelines.

Ambient Air monitoring instruments

Instrument Make Model No. Instrument

Identification

No.

Range and Sensitivity

Respirable Dust

Sampler (RDS)

M/s Envirotech

Instruments Pvt. Ltd

APM-450BL SAL/RDS/01 0.40 – 1.5 m3/min

±0.02 m3/min(PM10)

0 – 3 LPM

± 0.2 LPM

(gases)

Fine Particulate

Sampler

M/s Envirotech

Instruments Pvt. Ltd

APM 550 DTC-205 ±0.03 DGM m3

(PM2.5)

Testing Method to be followed for Ambient Air Quality

Particular Testing Method to be Followed

A PM10 IS-5182 (part – 23) 2006

B PM2.5 IS : 5182 Part -23-2006

C SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) IS 5182 (Part – II) 2001, with Improved West & Gaeke Method

D NOx (Oxides of

Nitrogen)

Modified Jacobs – Hochheiser Method / Arsenite Method (IS 5182 Part 6) 2011

E Carbon Monoxide NDIR Spectroscopy method

Results & Conclusions: The obtained results from the different locations are provided at

Annexure III. It is seen that the ambient air monitoring results obtained at different locations

are well within the prescribed standards (NAAQS) with respect to PM10, PM2.5, NOx and SO2.

4.4.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT

The purpose of this study is to:-

• Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters;

• Evaluate the impacts on agricultural productivity, habitat conditions, recreational

resources and aesthetics in the vicinity; and

• Predict the likely impacts on water quality due to the project and related activities.




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To analyze the suitability of water for mining purpose, water sample from storm water

pond and to analyze the suitability of water for domestic purpose sample from open

well near to the project site were collected.

The sample was collected by grab sampling technique. The sample was analyzed as

per the procedures specified in ‘Standard Methods for the Examination of Water &

Wastewater’ published by American Public Health Association (APHA).

Results & Conclusions: - The water samples collected from the different locations

and are provided at Annexure IV. It is seen from the above results that the water

quality with respect to open well were found to be well within the prescribed drinking

water standards (IS: 10500). The water results are found to be well within the general

effluent standards (appropriate treatment would be done (if required) before its

consumption).

4.4.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to establish the baseline

noise levels and assess the impact of the total noise expected to be generated during

the project operations in the project site.

Instant sound level meter is used for the collection of data related to noise at an

interval of one hour per reading. Noise level for 24 hours was conducted in a day. The

details of the instrument used for the sampling are as given below:-

Noise (Sound) Measuring Instrument

Instrument Make Model No. Instrument Identification

Detection Limit

Integrated Sound Level Measurement Instrument Standard Accessories

Lutron SL-4001 SAL/NOISE/INT/01 Lo 30-80dB Hi 80-130dB

Testing Method to be followed

Particular Testing Method to be Followed

Noise Level Measurement

A Noise Level in dB (A) for continuous

24 hours at 1 hour interval

Operational Manual of Noise level Meter, Model No.

DT - 805 issued by Mextech

Results and conclusion:-

It is seen from the obtained results that the Noise levels at different locations are well

within the prescribed national standards and is provided at Annexure V.




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4.4.5 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Study of biological environment is one of the important aspects in Environmental

Impact Assessment in view of the need for conservation of Environmental quality. A

detailed enumeration of species was carried out. Occurrences of flora at various

locations were observed and typical plant species were collected. The visual

observations of plants were recorded with a view to obtaining some idea about the

relative density of certain species and their predominance.

4.4.5.1 FLORAL ASPECTS

The proposed quarry site is located at Edayur village, Thirur Taluk with an area of

2.6872 Ha. The proposed site is hilly rocky area, in between the slopes of the area is

used for the plantations like rubber and different type of trees. Human habitation is far

away from the site and there is no permanent water body found in the lease area.

The species enumerated from the proposed quarry site is depicted in table 1.

Table 1. Plants recorded from the proposed quarry site

Sr. No. Species Family Status

1 Antiaris toxicaria Lesch. Moraceae

2 Ariopsis peltata Nimmo Araceae

3 Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Moraceae

4 Asystasia dalzelliana Sant. Acanthaceae

5 Athyrium sp. Athyriaceae

6 Bambusa striata Lodd ex Lindl. Poaceae

7 Blumea clarkei Hook. f. Asteraceae

8 Bombax insigne Wall. Bombacaceae

9 Caesalpinia mimosoides Lam. Fabaceae

10 Calycopteris floribunda Lam. Combretaceae

11 Canthium angustifolium Roxb. Rubiaceae

12 Careya arborea Roxb. Lecythidaceae

13 Carica papaya L. Caricaceae

14 Caryota urens L. Arecaceae

15 Cheilanthus tenuifolia Cheilanthaceae

16 Chromolaena odorata (L.) King & Robins. Asteraceae

17 Cipadessa baccifera (Roth) Miq. Meliaceae

18 Clerodendrum infortunatum L. Verbinaceae

19 Cocos nucifera L. Arecaceae

20 Crotalaria micans Link Fabaceae

21 Cyanotis racemosa Heyne ex Hassk. Commelinaceae

22 Cyclea peltata (Lam.) Hook. f. & Thoms. Menispermaceae

23 Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf, Bull. Poaceae

24 Dalbergia sissoides Graham ex Wight & Arn. Fabaceae

25 Dichrocephala chrysanthemifolia (Blume) DC. Asteraceae




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26 Dicranopteris linearis Dicranopteridaceae

27 Dillenia pentagyna Roxb. Dilleniaceae

28 Dioscorea belophylla Voigt, Hort. Dioscoriaceae

29 Dioscorea hispida Dennst. Dioscoriaceae

30 Eugenia uniflora L. Myrtaceae

31 Ficus auriculata Lour. Moraceae

32 Ficus heterophylla Moraceae

33 Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth ex Walp. Fabaceae

34 Glycosmis pentaphylla (Retz.) DC. Rutacaae

35 Grewia abutilifolia Vent. ex Juss. Tiliaceae

36 Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R. Br. ex Schult Asclepiadaceae

37 Hedyotis membranacea Thw. Rubiaceae

38 Hemionitis arifolia Hemionitidaceae

39 Hibiscus hispidissimus Griff. Malvaceae

40 Ichnocarpus frutescens (L.) R. Apocynaceae

41 Ipomoea hederifolia L. Convolvulaceae

42 Ipomoea obscura (L.) Ker-Gawl. Convolvulaceae

43 Ixora coccinea L. Rubiaceae

44 Kyllinga nemoralis (J. R & G. Forst.) Dandy ex Hutch. Cyperaceae

45 Lantana camara L. Verbinaceae

46 Leucas aspera (Willd.) Link, Enum. Lamiaceae

47 Lygodium flexuosum Lygodiaceae

48 Macaranga peltata (Roxb.) Muell.-Arg. in DC. Euphorbiaceae

49 Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae

50 Manihot esculenta Crantz. Euphorbiaceae

51 Melastoma malabathricum L. Melastomataceae

52 Melicope lunu-ankenda (Gaertn.) Hartley Rutacaae

53 Melochia corchorifolia L. Sterculiaceae

54 Mimosa pudica L. Fabaceae

55 Mitracarpus hirtus (L.) DC. Rubiaceae

56 Mollugo pentaphylla L. Molluginaceae

57 Mukia maderaspatana (L.) Roem. cucurbitaceae

58 Naringi crenulata (Roxb.) Nicolson Rutacaae

59 Nothopegia beddomei Gamble Anacardiaceae

60 Paramignya beddomei Tanaka Rutacaae

61 Passiflora foetida L. Passifloraceae

62 Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth Piperaceae

63 Phyllanthus airy-shawii Brunel & Roux Euphorbiaceae

64 Phyllanthus maderaspatensis L. Euphorbiaceae

65 Phyllanthus virgatus G. Forst. var. gardnerianus (Wight) Govaerts & Radcl.-Sm. Euphorbiaceae

66 Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre Fabaceae

67 Pothos scandens L. Araceae




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68 Pteris argyraceae Pteridaceae

69 Pteris pellucida Pteridaceae

70 Pterospermum rubiginosum Heyne ex Wight & Arn. Sterculiaceae

71 Pueraria phaseoloides (Roxb.) Benth. Fabaceae

72 Pytyrogrmma calomelanos Hemionitidaceae

73 Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz Apocynaceae

74 Selaginella delicatula Selaginellacee

75 Sida rhombifolia L. Malvaceae

76 smilax zeylanica L. Smilaceae

77 Spermacoce articularis L. f. Rubiaceae

78 Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl, Enum. Pl. Verbinaceae

79 Sterculia guttata Roxb. ex DC. Sterculiaceae

80 Strychnos nux-vomica L. Loganaceae

81 Swietenia macrophylla King Meliaceae

82 Terminalia catappa L. Combretaceae

83 Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers. Menispermaceae

84 Tragia involucrata L. Euphorbiaceae

85 Urena lobata L. Malvaceae

86 Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less. Asteraceae

87 Vigna vexillata (L.) A. Rich. Fabaceae

88 Ziziphus oenoplia (L.) Mill. Rhamnaceae

89 Ziziphus rugosa Lam. Rhamnaceae

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FLORAL SPECIES OBSERVED IN THE AREA

Adiantum lunulatum Anacardium occidentale Asystasia dalzelliana

Athirium sp. Bambusa striata Bombax insigne




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4.4.5.2 FAUNAL ASPECTS

Regarding the conservation status of the fauna, none of the animal species identified from

the site belonged to the threatened categories identified by the International Union for

Conservation of the Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). Most of them are common and

widely distributed and the range of occurrence extended to wide geographical area. No

Western Ghat endemic or endemic to the Kerala has been encountered from the study area

during the present survey.

Vertebrates

Aves (Birds)

Common crow Corvussplendens

Chenchilappan (Rufous Babbler) Turdoidessubrufushyperythrus

Pigeon Columba livia

Black hooded oriole oriolusxanthornus

Brahminy kite Haliasturindus

Mammals

Common name Scientific name

Squirrels Funambuluspalmarum

Ambhibians

Frog Ranahexadactyla

Toad Bufo sp.

Invertebrates

Termites Odontotermes sp.

Millipede Phyllogonostreptussp

Centipede Scolopendra sp.

Reptiles

Lizard Calotesversicolor

Common skink Mabuyacarinata

House gecko Hemidactylustuberculosus




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Insects

Ants

1. Black ant.

2. Weaver ant.

3. Yellow crazy ant.

4. Kitchen ant

5. Crazy ant.

6. Harvester ant

Camponotussp

Oecophyllasmaragdina

Anoplolepislongipes

Tapinomasp

Paratrechina sp.

pheidole sp.

Dragonfly

1. Fulvous Forest Skimmer

2. Blue Marsh Hawk- female

3. Pied Paddy Skimmer

4. Common Picture Wing

Neurothemisfulvia Orthetrumglaucaum Neurothemistullia Rhyothemisvariegata

Damsalfly

1. Orange-tailed Marsh Dart

Ceriagrioncerinorubellum.

House fly Muscadomestica

Honey bee

Grass hopper

Mole Cricket

Carpenter bee

Flower wasp

Butterflies

1. Chocolate Pansy

2. Grass Demon

3. Nigger

4. Rustic

5. Common Grass Yellow

6. Tawny Coster




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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FAUNAL SPECIES OBSERVED IN THE AREA

Common Grass Yellow (Euremahecabecontubernalis )

Common Picture Wing (Rhyothemisvariegata)

Grass Demon (Udaspesfolus.)

Common Rose (Pachlioptaaristolochiaearistolochiae)

Pied Paddy Skimmer (Neurothemistullia)

Common Pierrot(Castaliusrosimon)




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4.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

4.5.1 Introduction

To identify the needs of the nearby community to the project site, a community need

assessment study was carried out in Edayur Gram Panchayat during the second week of

August 2014. The main purpose of the study was to assist the project proponent in delivering

their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). As per the guidelines of Company’s Act

(Amendment) 2013, the study was mainly focused on the following areas.

1. Promotion of Quality Education

2. Health Care and

3. Community Development

4.5.2 Approach adopted

To conduct the study, primary and secondary data were used. Primary Data: Stake holder

interviews, unstructured interview, field observation, and telephonic survey. Secondary data:

Yearly Project Document and Development Charter of the Panchayat.

4.5.3 Stake Holders

As part of study the Socio Economic expert conducted interviews with different stakeholders

of the Panchayat. The details of stake holders are given below.

Sl. No Name Designation Ph. No

01 Sajitha K C President, Gram Panchayat 9946072929

02 Raveendran K Secretary, Gram Panchayat 9495740520

03 Vikraman K Health Inspector, PHC, Edayur 9495754425

04 Asharaf T P Teacher, B H School, Mavandiyoor 9895222116

05 Rajendran P Teacher, B H School, Mavandiyoor 9995030336

06 Saramma VK HM, LP School, Karekkadu 9946909266

07 Anitha P V Anganwadi Worker, Chengundam vazhi 9605262747

4.5.4 Edayur Gram Panchayat

Edayur Gram Panchayat is an agrarian community. Most of the population is working in

agriculture sector. Many historical monuments like Nannangadi, Koodakalu are found in this

Panchayayat at Pookattiri and Mavandiyoor. This shows the presence of human habitation

at Edayoor since primitive age. Plane land on hills, deposit of granites and laterites are the

geographical features of the Gram Panchayat.




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4.5.5 Panchayat at a glance

Name of the Panchayat Edayur Gram Panchayat

Geographical area 30.43

Number of wards 19

Block Kuttipuram

Village Edayur

District Malapuram

Boundary North – Kuruva and Marakara Gram Panchayats South – Irimbliyam, Valanchery and Moorkanadu Gram Panchayats East – Moorkanadu, Irimbliyam and Marakara Gram Panchayats West – Marakara and Valanchery Gram Panchayats

4.5.6 Demography

Total Population 24,399

Male 11,809

Female 12,590

Density of Population 797

Ratio 1,066

4.5.7 Transport

NH 17 and Valanchery – Nilambur road are passing along this Panchayat. Many privet

buses conduct services along this road. Kolamngalam – Kadambuzha is the nearest road to

the project site. The condition of the road is too pathetic, so no buses conduct service along

this road. The students and people are facing difficult to reach their destination due to lack of

good road and transportation system.

4.5.8 Livelihood

The majority of the population is working in agriculture sector. Paddy, plantain, tapioca and

vegetables are the main cultivation in the Panchayat. The daily wage labours are working in

construction, agriculture sector etc. Many people have got job in quarry and other mining

activates in Panchayat. A small portion of population is working in abroad and running small

shops in Edayur. More than 10,000 people are lies in Below Poverty Line in this Panchayat.

4.5.9 Identified Corporate Social Responsibility

The Socio - Economic expert conducted need assessment study in Edayur Gram Panchayat

and identified Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the project proponent. The identified

CSR activities are given below.

1. Education

A. The Panchayat started to build a compound wall to the Anganwadi no. 30 at chengudam

vazhi but could not complete. The project will support the Panchayat to complete the work of

compound wall.




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Particulars Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense

Compound wall 50,000 Non Recurring

Total 50,000

B. The project will provide an alamara to 4 anganwadies near to the project site. This

alamara will help the Anganwadi workers to keep important documents and books as safe.

Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense

Alamara 10,000 x 4 40,000 Non Recurring

Total 40,000

C. 162 children are studying in Govt. LP School Karekkad. The project will support the

school to improve its facilities.


Maintenance of kitchen 30,000 Non Recurring

Bench and Desk 3,000 x 15 45,000 Non Recurring

Amplifier 8,000 Non Recurring

Fan for class rooms 1,800 x 3 5,400 Non Recurring

Children’s park (slider, seaso, etc.)

50,000 Non Recurring

Total 1,38,400

D. To improve the curricular and extracurricular abilities of children near to the project site,

the project will start a programme in B H S School Mavandiyoor. 1300 children (8, 9, 10

standard) are studying in this school.


Play ground maintenance 30,000 Non Recurring

Football camp 50,000 Recurring

Athletic camp 50,000 Recurring

Spoken English class 400 x 25 x 10 1,00,000 Recurring

Total 2,30,000

E. The project will start a scholarship and sponsorship programme for children from

economically backward families.


Scholarship for professional course

30,000 x 5 1,50,000 Recurring

Sponsorship for plus two and degree

5,000 x 20 1,00,000 Recurring

Total 2,50,000

2. Health

A. To improve the efficiency of Pain and Palliative Care Unit and vaccination programme of

PHC, the project will provide a vehicle to Primary Health Center Edayur.




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Particulars Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense

Vehicle 6,00,000 Non Recurring

Total 6,00,000

B .The number of cancer like chronic diseases is increasing in the Panchayat. The project

will start a medical aid programme for chronic ill and patients who takes prolonged

medication. To get this medical aid the patients need to get recommendation latter from

medical officer of PHC.


Support to chronic ill 30,000 x 5 1,50,000 Recurring

Medical aid 500 x 25people x 12months 1,50,000 Recurring

Total 3,00,000

C. The health sub centers are the basic unit of health delivery system. These units are

working without computers, so the workers can’t upload important data in time. The project

will provide one computer to two health sub centers in the Panchayat to improve its

efficiency.


Computers 28,000 x 2 56,000 Non Recurring

Total 56,000

3. Community Development

A. The project can support the Gram Panchayat to implement LED Street light in the streets

of the Panchayat.


LED lights 4,000 x 20 80,000 Non Recurring

Total 80,000

B. The surrounding area of the project site has water scarcity during the time of summer

season. The project can deliver water to 40 houses near to the project site.


Water supply 200 x 40 families x 40 days 3,20,000 Recurring

Total 3,20,000

C. The project can support economically back ward families to accomplish their houses and toilets.


Houses 50,000 x 3 1,50,000 Recurring

Toilets 12,000 x 5 60,000 Recurring

Total 2,10,000




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4.5.10 Summary of the CSR Activities

The summary of the above activities are given below :-

Sl.

No

Areas of Intervention No. of

Intervention

Recurring

Expenses (in Rs.)

Non Recurring

Expenses (in Rs.)

1 Education 5 4,50,000 2,58,400

2 Health 3 3,00,000 6,56,000

3 Community Development 3 5,30,000 80,000

Total 11 12,80,000 9,94,400

4.6. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.6.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT

Parameter Potential

impacts

Mitigation Measures

Land

Environment.

Land use

change

Any mining activity may alter the land use pattern in the lease

area. In order to minimize the adverse affects, the following

suggestions have been made.

� Construction of check dams and collecting channel all around

at the foot of the hill to prevent soil erosion during the

monsoon season and also to collect the storm water for

various use within the mine lease area.

� Green belt development along the boundary of the lease area.

� It is proposed to reclaim the pit area and this area will be

suitably planted with local species for eco-restoration in all

possible means.

� Proper barricading and monitoring of the water stored area will

be taken up to prevent accidents (if any).

Soil

Environment

Soil erosion It is estimated that around 22,841 cu. m. of top soil will be

generated from the proposed pit, which will be properly stacked

and will be utilized for plantation over the reclaimed areas.

It is also estimated that around 5,374 cu. m. of OB is generated

which will be utilized in developing internal roads.




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4.6.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Parameter Potential impacts Mitigation measures

Domestic waste

water, storm water

with siltation

Mining activities may cause adverse impacts due to discharge

of domestic waste water and siltation due to runoff/ storm

water. An impact due to soil erosion during monsoon period is

also significant in nature.

Some of the control measures adopted for controlling water

pollution are as follows:-

� Construction of check dams and collecting channel all

around at the foot of the hill to prevent soil erosion during

the monsoon season and also to collect the storm water for

various use within the mine lease area.

� The storm water will be used for dust suppression,

greenbelt development, etc.

Domestic Sewage

� The sewage to a tune of 0.8 KLD generated from the mine

office will be diverted to the septic tank followed by soak pit.

Water

Environment

Crusher Unit

The storm water after treated in holding/ siltation pond will be

used for dust suppression in the Crusher unit. The effluent

generated from this unit carries lot of fine dust particles which

will be treated in sand filter followed by sedimentation tank and

the clear water will be recycled/ reused in the same process.

4.6.3 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT

The following measures will be taken with respect to the prevailing site conditions:-

� Storm water drains with silt traps will be suitably constructed all along the south and

western periphery of the pit area to collect the run-off from the lease area and divert

into the storm water pond within the complex.

� All measures will be taken not to disturb the existing drainage pattern adjacent to the

other property.

� The storm water collected from the lease area will be utilized for Crusher unit as well

as for dust suppression on haul roads, plantation within the premises, etc.

The Surface layout plan showing the storm water drains are shown in Fig. 3.2.1.




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4.6.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT

4.6.4.1 IMPACTS

Transportation

Movement of vehicles like dumpers, trucks, tankers etc. will also generate dust. The

transportation activities on unpaved area results in fugitive emissions to the tune of

1.261 kg/VkmT for PM10 and 0.126 kg/VkmT for PM2.5. (Calculation based on

USEPA- AP 42 series.).

Gaseous Emission rate due to transportation

CO 5.45 g/kWh

HC 0.78 g/kWh

NOx 5.0 g/kWh

4.6.4.2 MANAGEMENT

Parameter Potential

impacts

Mitigation measures

Air Excavation,

Loading,

Transportation.

Mining activities will generate certain quantities of dust during drilling,

blasting, loading and transportation operations. The following measures

will be taken to mitigate the fugitive dust from different operations.

� Laying of haul road as per the standards, black topping of

permanent haul road and service road to avoid or eliminate air –

borne dust.

� To avoid the dust generation from the drilling operations, wet drilling

method will be adopted.

� Drill machines will be equipped with dust collectors.

� Use of appropriate explosives for blasting and avoiding overcharging

of blast holes.

� Controlled blasting techniques will be adopted.

� Watering of haul road and other road at regular intervals.

� Provision of dust filters/ mask to workers working at highly dust

prone and affected areas.

� Provision of green belt all along the periphery of the lease area.

� Periodical monitoring of ambient air quality in and around the lease

area.

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end user by adopting following measures so as to minimize dust

emissions.

� In case of long transportation the trucks after loading will be covered

with tarpaulin sheets.

� Speed of the vehicles will be maintained within the prescribed limits.

� Trucks will not be over loaded and will be maintained to the body

level.

Crusher Unit

The following measures are being taken to control the dust emissions:-

� The unit is based on latest green technology and the entire unit is

closed loop with proper control strategies

� The unit is well equipped with dust extraction system like bag filters at

all traverse points to control the dust emissions.

� Closed conveyor system with water sprinkling arrangements are

adopted in this unit

� Sufficient water is used to maintain the moisture content to control the

fugitive emissions throughout the system

4.6.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

4.6.5.1 IMPACTS

Drilling, blasting, compressors, plying of vehicles are the main sources of noise.

S. No. List of equipments Range dB (A)

1. Excavator 95-100

2. Hydraulic Jack Hammer 95 -100

3. Compressor 92-95

4. Trucks/ Tippers 84 -86

The nearest house is located at 129 m., S from the proposed mine boundary and

predicted noise levels at different distances from the source is given below:-

Distance from the source Predicted noise levels without EMP, dB(A)

100 64

129 58

300 52.5

400 52

500 50

600 48.4

700 47.1

800 46

900 44.9

1000 44




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4.6.5.2 MANAGEMENT

Parameter Potential impacts Mitigation measures

Noise

Environment

The sources of noise

contributing to

environment in this

mine and surrounding

area are mainly due

to drilling, blasting,

loading and

unloading of mineral

and movement of

trucks.

The major noise generating source from the proposed

activity is working machinery, drilling, blasting and plying of

vehicles. The following control measures are to be

undertaken to bring down the noise levels:-

� Proper maintenance of machinery, equipments and

improvement on design of machines.

� Use of personal protective devices i.e., earmuffs and

earplugs by workers, working in high noise areas.

� Creation of wide green belt of dense foliage between mine

areas and residential colonies.

� It is proposed that the proposed mine operates only ten

hours a day.

� Conducting periodical medical checkup of all workers for

any noise related health problems

� Proper training to personnel to create awareness about

adverse noise level effects.

� Planned noise monitoring at suitable locations in the plant

and outside location for proper effective remedial actions.

4.6.6 GROUND VIBRATIONS

The only source of ground vibrations is due to blasting operations. Based on the

ground vibration studies made earlier proper care will be taken during blasting

operations.

4.6.6.1 BLASTING HAZARDS

Blasting in mining areas may give rise to ground vibrations. Fly rock is another

problem that deserves attention. Based on the ground vibration studies made earlier,

proper precautions will be taken during blasting operations for controlling the ground

vibrations. The management plan for addressing the various impacts due to blasting

operations is presented below.

4.6.6.2 Blast vibrations & control measures

Controlled blasting technique will be adopted in this project in order to reduce blast

vibrations. Further, charge per delay will be regulated to minimize blast vibrations.

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gained in other open cast mines would be gainfully utilized to limit the ground

vibration levels within the prescribed limit of 15 mm/sec (as per DGMS). In practice,

this is kept much less to about 10mm/sec.

In addition, the following guidelines will be adopted wherever required to check the

ground vibrations:-

� The maximum charge per delay will not be more than 10 kg so as to limit the PPV

values to 10mm/ sec. (As against the permissible 15 mm/ sec.).

� Optimum delay sequence and stem to column ratio will be maintained to minimize

the fly rock distance and ground vibration intensity.

� Basing on the distance of the nearest sensitive areas from the epicenter of the

blast, charge weight will be altered to meet the stipulated standards.

� Design of optimum blast hole geometry considering bench height, diameter of

hole, type of explosive, nature of rock, level of fragmentation required etc.

� Divide total charge/ blast in several parts so as to keep minimum explosive per

delay i.e. use of millisecond delay detonators & relays.

� Avoid concentration of explosive by using deck charging.

� Avoiding blasting in unfavorable weather conditions.

4.6.7 FLY ROCK CONTROL MEASURES

There are a large number of factors that influence fly rocks. Most important of these

factors are long explosive columns with little stemming at the mouth of the hole,

irregular shape of face, long water column in holes, loose stones on face of the

surface blasting area, and strong wind. However, certain preventive measures will be

taken to minimize the risks arising from flying fragments. These are:-

� Marking of danger zone: - The area falling within 250 m of the blasting area will

be marked off as danger zone with red flags, or other appropriate signs, and entry

of any unauthorized person into this zone will be prohibited during blasting

operation.

� Warning signals: - An audible warning signal will be given, fifteen minutes before

actual firing of blast to enable persons to move out of danger zone. For this

purpose, a set of sirens/ hooters will be provided at appropriate places.

� Providing blasting shelters: - In order to protect the personnel engaged in

blasting operations, blasting shelters will be provided for taking shelter during

blasting.




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4.6.8 AIR BLAST CONTROL MEASURES

The release of explosive energy through air and movement of fragmented rocks are

primary causes for noise and air over pressure during blasting.

Adoption of following measures while carrying out blasting operation will help in

reducing the intensity of air blasts and will also minimize the noise level associated

with the air blasts. The measures suggested are:-

� Avoiding overcharging of blast holes

� Adequate stemming

� Maintaining proper inter-hole & inter-row delays.

4.6.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT/ LAND RECLAMATION

About 22,841 cu. m. of top soil is estimated from the pit of the proposed mine. Other than

top soil, about 5,374 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life.





plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump to 5 to 6

meters in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil

erosion and infertility by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary

storage.


About 5,374 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life. This waste

will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be reutilized

as soil base for plantation.

(iii) End Land Use Plan

The total land required for the proposed mine is 2.6872 ha. As a result of phase wise

working 2.5072 ha. of the pit area will be reclaimed at the end of mining operation

leaving of no void.

At the mine closure stage the end land use status will be as shown hereunder :-

Sr. No. Description Area (Ha.)

1 Reclaimed area 2.5072

2 Void Nil

3 Drainage / Pond 0.02

4. Undisturbed / safety zone 0.16

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4.7 MINE CLOSURE PLAN

Various works that are to be taken up under the mine closure plan includes:-

(i) Revegetation

It is proposed to develop green belt to 100% which includes areas like all along

the mine lease boundary (7.5 m width), all along the periphery and the reclaimed

area.

Grass and bushes will be planted in areas prone to erosion especially at the foot

of the hill. Other areas will be fertilized and planted with local species. The

characteristics of this vegetation will resemble that of the natural environment

except for the early growth, which may be a protective cover crop of non-seeding

annuals.

Before re-vegetation, the land will be properly prepared by spreading the top soil

which is rich in organic contents. Vegetation will be self-sufficient after planting

and require no fertilization or maintenance.

(ii) Buildings and Surface Infrastructure

a. Administrative Buildings, Rest Room and Toilets

These structures may be utilized for the expansion project as the life of the mine is

much more than the present lease period.

b. Support & Transport Infrastructures

As such there is no major infrastructure facilities planned in this project and does

not call for importance. The main mining site and secondary access road will be

kept in a sufficient condition to allow access for monitoring till such time any other

authorities wish to maintain and legally accept responsibility for the access roads.

c. Surface Equipment and Heavy Machinery

No heavy and surface equipment are proposed in this project. Open cast semi-

mechanized method is used in this case. The equipments and small machinery if

used will be taken out of the premises.

d. Hazardous substances

The hazardous materials and explosives will be totally evacuated from the mine

site and the site will cleared of any such materials and substances.

(iii) Water Resource Management

Prior to the commissioning of the project area the water run-off used to flow

naturally and used to join the nearby drainage nallahs/ streams. It is proposed to

collect and hold this runoff/ storm water from the lease area including own

property and use it for various purposes within the lease area. The grounding of

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The quality of the water will be maintained in compliance with the general effluent

standards / drinking water standards.

(iv) Monitoring

The monitoring of the mine closure plan is an essential requirement for review of

the efficacy of the mine closure and to take corrective actions. The monitoring

consists of measuring the air quality, water quality, preservation of landscape,

aesthetic and other land use values.

(v)Submission of detailed Mine Closure Plan

The detailed mine de-commissioning plan will be made on the above-mentioned

principles, before the closure which will be submitted for approval. This plan will

also provide the fund provision for the mine closure plan.

4.8 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.8.1 FALL OF SIDES

• Flatter slopes angles are adopted where occurrences of loose earth are encountered.

• No disaster like land slide, flood or inundation or fire is anticipated in this case.

• Unmanageable heights are not created.

• Loose rocks are properly dressed.

• Nature and structure of the rocks are properly studied for their slips.

• The faces will slope at 70°.

• The hanging wall, footwall, and mineralized zone are competent to stand safely for long

time.

4.8.2 STORAGE AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES

• Proper and safe storage of explosives in approved and Licensed Magazine.

• Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives by competent Blasters

having Blaster’s Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS.

• Proper security system to prevent theft/ pilferage, unauthorized entry into

Magazine area and checking authorized persons to prevent carrying of match

box, lights, mobile phones, cigarette or Beedi, etc.

• The explosives of class 2 will be used in their original cartridge packing and such

cartridge shall not be cut to remove explosive for making cartridge of different size.

• Detonators will be conveyed in special containers. These will not be carried with

other explosives.

• The holes which have been charged with explosives will not be left unattended till

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• Before starting charging, clear audible warning signals by Sirens will be given so

that people nearby can take shelter.

• Blasting operations will be carried out in day times only. However, in this project

the mining operations are proposed to be carried out in day times.

4.8.3 STORAGE OF OIL AND FUEL

• Due care will be taken to avoid oil spillage.

• Storage will not be allowed beyond necessity.

• Fuel oil and lubricants will be stored only in approved containers in separate store

rooms. Match box, lighters, mobile phone, dry wood, plastic paper sheets and

smoking will not be allowed near the storage area.

4.8.4 WATER

• Due care will be taken to provide channel all around the foot of the hill to collect

run off and also to avoid soil erosion.

• There is no danger of flood or inundation as the proposed working is above the

normal ground level. The area is not susceptible to floods.

4.8.5 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

During construction phase, proper measures will be taken to ensure safety at heights.

In some cases, fencing/ railings will be provided at construction openings to prevent

physical injuries and fall of construction people.

In order to handle disaster/ emergency situations, an organizational chart entrusting

responsibility to various project personnel will be prepared with their specific roles

during emergency.

The possible composition of the management team shall be:-

1. Mines Manager

2. Section In-charge

3. Site Controller

4. Incident Controller

5. Personnel/Administrative Manager

6. Communication Officer

7. Fire and Security Officer

8. Transport Coordinator

9. Medical Coordinator

10. Media Representatives

11. Communication Coordinator




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4.8.5.1 INFRASTRUCTURE

Following infrastructure and operational system will be provided to meet any

emergencies.

EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM

This will be situated in an area away from the places of fire and will be provided

with the following facilities:-

a. Master plan of the mines.

b. First aid boxes.

c. Gas masks.

d. Telephone line with STD facility.

e. Loud hailers.

f. Emergency lighting system.

g. Stretchers.

h. Transport facility.

i. Emergency control room will function as control base.

ASSEMBLY POINTS

Assembly points are to be set up farthest from the location of likely hazardous events,

where pre-designated persons from the works, contractors and visitors would

assemble in case of emergency. Up-to-date list of pre-designated employees of

various departments must be available at these points so that roll call could be taken.

Pre-designated persons would take charge of these points and mark presence as the

people come into it.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Different types of alarms to differentiate types of emergencies will be provided.

Alarms will be followed by an announcement over Public Address System. In case of

failure of alarm system, communication will be by telephone operator who will make

announcement in industrial complex through Public Address System which should be

installed. Walkie-talkie and paging systems, using predetermined codes of

communication, are very useful during emergency. If everything fails, a messenger

will be used for sending the information.

WARNING SYSTEM AND CONTROL

The Control Centers will be located at an area of minimum risk or vulnerability in the

premises concerned, taking into account the wind direction, areas which might be

affected by fire/explosion, toxic releases, etc. For promptness and efficiency, the

premises/storage sites may be divided into number of zones, which should be clearly

marked on the site plan.




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EMERGENCY SERVICES

This includes the fire-fighting system, first aid center, hospital etc. Alternate sources

of power supply for operating fire pumps, communication with local bodies, fire

brigade etc., will also be clearly identified. Adequate number of external and internal

telephone connections will be installed.

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

The fire protection system for the proposed mine will consist of,

a. Hydrant system for all the areas of the mine.

b. Portable hand appliances of suitable types/ capacities for extinguishing small

fires in selected areas of the mine/storage areas.

4.8.6 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

The main areas of concern for ensuring adequate occupational health and safety are:-

� All working places will have safe means of access, safe working platform and exit.

Persons working in hazardous dust prone area will be provided with dust mask.

� Personal protective equipments like respirators, ear plug, noise muff, helmet etc. will

be provided to the workers.

� Proper unit design and engineering controls in order to protect workers, including by

control of process and fugitive emissions.

� Adequate arrangement of drinking water will be done.

� Education & training will be provided to the workforce about facilities, protective

equipment, risk associated, potential health effects, etc.

� Display board will be provided showing the hazards associated and recommended

precautionary measures.

Medical Surveillance

Following are the proposed Medical Surveillance will be conducted for all employees:-

� Pre-employment medical check-up.

* Pulmonary Function Test

* Complete Physical Examination

* Blood Test

* Urine Test

* Chest X ray

� Once in Six months medical check-up of each employee.

� Form 27A Fitness Certificate will be obtained every year from certified surgeon.

� Form 17 Health Register of each employee will be obtained every year from

certified surgeon.

� Individual medical record will be maintained.




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4.8.6.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Occupational health needs attention both during construction and operation phases.

However, the problem varies both in magnitude and variety in the above phases.

Construction

The occupational health problems envisaged at this stage can mainly be due to

constructional accident and noise. To overcome these hazards, in addition to

arrangements to reduce it within TLV's, necessary protective equipments will also be

supplied to workers.

Operation and Maintenance

The problem of occupational health, in the operation and maintenance phase is

primarily due to dust and noise which could affect the workers from respiratory and

hearing problems. The necessary personal protective equipments will be given to all

the workers. The working personnel will be given the following appropriate personnel

protective equipments.

� Industrial Safety Helmet;

� Crash Helmets;

� Face shield with replacement acrylic vision;

� Zero power plain goggles with cut type filters on both ends;

� Zero power goggles with cut type filters on both sides and blue color glasses;

� Welders equipment for eye and face protection;

� Cylindrical type earplug;

� Ear muffs;

� Dust mask;

� Self contained breathing apparatus;

� Leather apron;

� Safety belt/line man's safety belt;

� Leather hand gloves;

� Asbestos hand gloves;

� Acid/ Alkali proof rubberized hand gloves;

� Canvas cum leather hand gloves with leather palm;

� Lead hand glove;

� Electrically tested electrical resistance hand gloves; and

� Industrial safety shoes with steel toe.

Full-fledged hospital facilities will be available round the clock for attending

emergency arising out of accidents, if any. All working personnel will be medically

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is in addition to the pre-employment medical examination.

4.8.6.2 SAFETY PLAN

Safety of both men and materials during construction and operation phases is of

concern. Safety plan will be prepared and implemented in the proposed site. The

preparedness of an industry for the occurrence of possible disasters is known as

emergency plan. The disaster is possible due to collapse of rock structures and

fire/explosion etc.

Keeping in view the safety requirement during construction, operation and

maintenance phases a safety policy will be formulated with the following regulations:-

• To allocate sufficient resources to maintain safe and healthy conditions of work;

• To take steps to ensure that all known safety factors are taken into account in the

construction, operation and maintenance of men, machinery and equipment;

• To ensure that adequate safety instructions are given to all employees;

• To provide wherever necessary protective equipment, safety appliances and

clothing and to ensure their proper use;

• To inform employees about materials, equipment or processes used in their work

which are known to be potentially hazardous to health or safety;

• To keep all operations and methods of work under regular review for making

necessary changes from the point of view of safety in the light of experience and

upto date knowledge;

• To provide appropriate facilities for first aid and prompt treatment of injuries and

illness at work;

• To provide appropriate instruction, training, retraining and supervision to

employees in health and safety, first aid and to ensure that adequate publicity is

given to these matters;

• To ensure proper implementation of fire prevention methods and an appropriate fire

fighting service together with training facilities for personnel involved in this service;

• To organize collection, analysis and presentation of data on accident, sickness

and incident involving people injury or injury to health with a view to taking

corrective, remedial and preventive action;

• To promote through the established machinery, joint consultation in health and

safety matters to ensure effective participation by all employees;

• To publish/notify regulations, instructions and notices in the common language of

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in at site; and

• To ensure regular safety inspection by a competent person at suitable intervals of

all buildings, equipments, work places and operations.

4.8.6.3 SAFETY ORGANIZATION

Construction and Erection Phase

A qualified and experienced safety officer shall be appointed. The responsibilities of

the safety officer include identification of the hazardous conditions and unsafe acts of

workers and advice on corrective actions, conduct safety audit, organize training

programs and provide professional expert advice on various issues related to

occupational safety and health. He is also responsible to ensure compliance of Safety

Rules/ Statutory Provisions.

Operation and Maintenance Phase

When the construction is completed the posting of safety officers shall be in

accordance with the requirement of Factories Act / DGMS and their duties and

responsibilities will be as defined thereof.

4.8.6.4 SAFETY CIRCLE

In order to fully develop the capabilities of the employees in identification of

hazardous processes and improving safety and health, safety circles would be

constituted in each area of work. The circle would consist of 3-5 employees from that

area. The circle normally will meet for about an hour every week.

4.8.6.5 SAFETY TRAINING

A full-fledged training center will be set up at the plant. Safety training will be provided

by the Safety Officers with the assistance of faculty members called from Professional

Safety Institutions and Universities. In addition to regular employees, limited

contractor labors will also be provided safety training. To create safety awareness

safety films will be shown to workers and leaflets will be distributed. Some

precautions and remedial measures proposed to be adopted to prevent fires are:-

� Spread of fire in horizontal direction would be checked by providing fire stops;

� Reliable and dependable type of fire detection system with proper zoning and

interlocks for alarms are effective protection methods;

� Housekeeping of high standard helps in eliminating the causes of fire and

regular fire watching system strengthens fire prevention and fire fighting; and

� Proper fire watching by all concerned would be ensured.

4.8.6.6 HEALTH AND SAFETY MONITORING PLAN

The health of all employees will be monitored once in a year for early detection of any

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5.0 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION

ETC.) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING/ DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

CLASSIFICATION.

The mining will be done by open cast semi-mechanized method of mining. The bench

height and width will be maintained 5 m. Excavated material is transported to the crusher

within the complex for further processing. The proposed mine will produce with the

capacity of 1,00,000 MTA. It will be used for construction purposes. Mineral will be

transported by trucks / tippers to final consumers.

5.2 LAND USE PLANNING (BREAKUP ALONG WITH GREEN BELT ETC.)

5.2.1 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT/ ECO-RESTORATION

The year wise programme of eco-restoration for the life of mine, about 2,500 trees

will be planted in an area of 2.5072 ha.

Biological reclamation / ecological restoration for the mined area by plantation of the

species as per the time schedule suggested below: -

First Six months -- Herbs & grass

Next Six months -- Shrubs

Next Six months onwards -- Trees

Selection of species is based on High Dust Capturing, Soil Holding Capacity, ground

water recharge capacity etc. More focus is given for medicinal plants.

HERBS (4 Species)

SHRUBS (5 Species)

CLIMEBERS (2 Species)

TREES (9 Species)

Amaranthus caudatus (Chaulai)

Gardenia jasminoides (Gandharajan) (Flowering)

Epipremnum pinnatum

(Money Plant) (Ornamental)

Azadirachta indica (Aryaveppu) (Medicinal)

Amaranthus tricolor (Cheera)

(Domestic Use)

Murraya koenigii (Kariveppila)

(Domestic Use)

Anamirta cocculus (Pollakai) (Medicinal)

Caesalpinia sappan (Chappangam) (Medicinal)

Tanacetum parthenium (Fever few ) (Flowering)

Bambusa bambos (Mula)

(Soil erosion control)

Oroxylum indicum (Palakapayyani)

(Medicinal)

Alpinia calcarata (Chittaratha) (Medicinal)

Morus albi Mulbari

(Fruit bearing)

Platycladus orientalis (Oriental Thuja) (Flowering)

Abelmoschus moschattus

(Kasthurivenda) (Medicinal)

Delonix regia (Poomaram) (Flowering)

Mimusops elengi

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Annona squamosa (Aathachakka) (Fruit bearing)

Citrus limon

(Cherunaregam) (Fruit bearing)

Syzygium jambos

(Champa) (Medicinal & Fruit bearing)

5.2.2 Compensatory Mass Plantation Programme

An area equivalent to about 9% of the area proposed for quarrying is reserved in the

area owned by the project proponent outside the proposed quarry for compensatory

mass plantation. In the instant case, it is proposed to have compensatory mass

plantation in an area of 0.2267 ha. The area selected is such that there is enough depth

of top soil and overburden and the quarrying in this area is not proposed in future.

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

A centralized environmental monitoring cell will be established for monitoring of

important and crucial environmental parameters which are of immense importance to

assess the status of environment during construction and mine operations.

The following routine monitoring programme as detailed below shall be implemented

at site. Besides to this monitoring, the compliances to all environmental clearance

conditions and consents from KSPCB / MoE&F will be monitored and reported

periodically.

Sr.

No.

Potential

Impact

Action to be Followed Parameters for

Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

Location

Ambient air quality within

the premises of the

proposed unit and nearby

habitations to be

monitored.

PM10, PM2.5, SO2,

NOx and CO.

Once in a year Atleast one

location at site

and nearest

habitation

Exhaust from vehicles to

be minimized by use of

fuel efficient vehicles and

well maintained vehicles

having PUC certificate.

Vehicle logs to be

maintained

-

1. Air Emissions

Vehicle trips to be

minimized to the extent

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Sr.

No.

Potential

Impact


Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

Location

possible

Noise generated from

various mining operation

like drilling/blasting/

vehicular to be optimized

and monitored

Spot Noise Level

recording;

Leq(day), Leq(dn)

Once in a year Noise

measurements

at site and

nearby

habitations

2. Noise

Generation of vehicular

noise

Maintain records of

vehicles

Periodic during

operation phase

-

3. Wastewater

Discharge

No untreated discharge to

be made to surface water,

groundwater or soil.

No discharge

hoses in vicinity of

watercourses.

Periodic during

operation phase

-

4. Drainage and

effluent

Management

Ensure drainage system

and specific design

measures are working

effectively.

Design to incorporate

existing drainage pattern

and avoid disturbing the

same.

Visual inspection

of drainage and

records thereof

Periodic during

operation phase

-

5. Water Quality

and Water

Levels

Monitoring used water

quality & groundwater

quality and levels

Comprehensive

monitoring as per

IS 10500

Groundwater level

bgl

Periodic during

operation phase

Three locations

surrounding

mine site

6. Energy Usage Energy usage for air-

conditioning and other

activities to be minimized

Conduct annual energy

audit for the buildings

Energy audit report Annual audits and

periodic checks

during operational

phase

-

7. Emergency

preparedness,

such as fire

fighting

Fire protection and safety

measures to take care of

fire and explosion

hazards, to be assessed

Mock drill records,

on site emergency

plan, evacuation

plan

Periodic during

operation phase

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Sr.

No.

Potential

Impact


Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

Location

and steps taken for their

prevention.

8. Maintenance

of flora and

fauna

Vegetation, greenbelt /

green cover development

No. of plants,

species

Periodic during

operation phase

-

9. Waste

Management

Implement waste

management plan that

identifies and

characterizes every waste

arising associated with

proposed activities and

which identifies the

procedures for collection,

handling & disposal of

each waste arising.

Records of solid

waste generation,

treatment and

disposal

Periodic during

operation phase

--

10. Soil quality Maintenance of good soil

quality

Physio-chemical

parameters and

metals.

Periodical

monitoring

Plantation areas

11. Health Employees and migrant

labour health check ups

All relevant

parameters

including HIV

Regular check

ups

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5.4 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL)

The mine site has its own approach road and well connected to the nearest highway.

N.H. 17 (Edapally-Panvel Highway), is situated at a distance of 6 km. towards south

from the mine site which will help in communicating workers and transportation of

mineral. Kuttipuram Railway Station is situated at 15 km towards south west from the

mine site.

On the basis of the preliminary site visit, the infrastructure demand in the nearby villages

will be assessed on the basis of need and priority. Job opportunities are limited and

newer avenues of skill development for income generation are required.




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5.5 AMENITIES/ FACILITIES

Following facilities are provided for the smooth working of the mine:-

� Mine office

� First aid room

� Store facility

� Toilet facility: The toilets facility already provided

� Drinking water facilities: Potable water are provided

� Rest shelters: Rest shelter room is provided to take lunch and rest for the

workers.

6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA)

The area is very well connected by road network to the mine, district headquarter etc.

The area is self sufficient to cater the needs of the project. Hence, no infrastructure is

proposed.

6.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA)

As the local person will be given employment, no permanent residential area/ housing is

proposed only labour sheds are provided.

6.3 GREEN BELT

The same has been given in the above Section 5.2.1.

6.4 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The same has been given in the above Section 4.5

6.5 CONNECTIVITY (TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ROAD / RAIL / METRO /

WATER WAYS ETC.)

Given in the above Section 4.1.

6.6 DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE AND SUPPLY OF WATER)

The water required will be sourced from the storm water reservoir. However, the

drinking water to a tune of 1 KLD will be sourced from the open well which will be

purified in mini RO plant. The detailed water balance diagram is given in the above

Section 3.8.1.




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6.7 SEWERAGE SYSTEM

The sewage to a tune of 0.8 KLD generated from the mine office will be diverted to the

septic tank followed by soak pit.

6.8 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

There will be no industrial waste generation due to proposed project.

6.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The same has been given in the above Section 4.6.9.

6.10 POWER REQUIREMENT AND SUPPLY / SOURCE

The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by

Diesel Engine.

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)

7.1 POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/ STATE) IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT

AFFECTED PERSONS INCLUDING HOME OUSTEES, LAND OUSTEES AND

LANDLESS LABOUR (A BRIEF OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN)

Since, it is an existing quarry and there is no habitation in the lease area, therefore

rehabilitation & resettlement plan is not required / applicable.

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES

8.1 LIKELY DATE OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF

COMPLETION (TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN).

The project will commence once Environmental Clearance and other necessary

approvals will be obtained from the concern departments.

Table : Expected Time Schedule for the Project

Time Schedule (in month)* S. No. Particulars

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Remark If any

1. Environmental Clearance

2. Consent To Establish Project Establishment Period

3. Consent To Operate Production Start Period

*Time line may vary; subjected to rules & regulation / & other unforeseen circumstances




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8.2 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC

VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT

The proposed project cost will be Rs. 1.5 Crores.

Estimated Project Cost and Economic Viability

S. No. Particulars Details

1. Estimated Project Cost (Fixed cost) Rs. 1.5 Cr. (including operational cost)

2. Plant & Machinery On Hired Basis

3. Vehicles On Hired Basis

4. Furniture & Fixture & office equipments Nil (project is existing hence all necessary are

available)

5. Cost of Production Rs. 90 – 100 / ton

6. Masonry Stone Market Price Rs. 150 – 200 per ton

Expenditure Proposed for Environmental protection activities:-

It is proposed to invest an amount of Rs. 9.0 Lacs per annum towards environmental

action plan and the details of the same are given below:-

S. No. Description of item Recurring cost (in lac)

1 Air Pollution Control - Water sprinkling 2.0

2 Water Pollution Control 1.0

3 Environmental Monitoring and Management 5.0

4 Green belt Development 1.00

Total 9.0

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

9.1 FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE

BENEFITS TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE INCLUDING TRIBAL POPULATION, IF ANY, IN

THE AREA

No tribal population is residing in the study area. There will be social benefits from the

mining operations. The core benefit of the proposed expansion is the availability of

Masonry stone in construction industries. A detailed study on social status of the project

site surroundings & need base study on proposed CSR activities were carried out and

the details are already discussed in the above Section 4.5.




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10.0 CONCLUSION

It is predicted that socio-economic impact due to this project will positively increase

the chance of more employment opportunities for local inhabitants. There are no

Resettlement and Rehabilitation issues involved in this project. The project

infrastructures will be of use to people of the area. The revenue of the State Govt. will

be definitely increasing due to the proposed activity. The entire project area is devoid

of any endangered flora and fauna. It is proposed to reclaim the land and develop

green cover for eco-restoration with native species to a maximum possible

extent. Thus the proposed project is not likely to affect the environment or adjacent

ecosystem adversely.

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1

MINING PLAN FOR

“STONE QUARRY MINING PROJECT”

(Submitted under Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1967)

Minor Mineral

Village :- Edayur Tehsil :- Thirur

District :- Malappuram

State :- Kerala

Survey No. :- 101/5, 101/6

Lease area :- 2.6872 Hectares

Working proposed :- Semi-mechanized open-cast

LAND :- Private Own Land

LESSEE Mr. BINU CHERIAN,

Thakkirickal House, Chelad P.O., Kothamangalam, Ernakulam District, Kerala-686681.

Ph. 0484-2595843 , Mobile No. 9446322711 / 9447139682 E-mail :- [email protected] & [email protected]

PREPARED BY

MUKESH SUROLIYA RQP/AJM/321/2010/A

5A/6, Vijay Bari, Dher Ka Balaji, Sikar Road, Jaipur-302023. Mob. No. 9269028299

E-mail id:[email protected]

ANNEXURE No. I

2

-: CERTIFICATE: -

This is to certify that the all provisions of Statutory Rules, Regulations,

Orders made by the Central Government, Statutory Organizations,

Courts, etc. have been observed in the Mining Plan of Stone Quarry

lease area (lease area 2.6872 hect.) in favor of Mr. BINU CHERIAN of

Kerala State and wherever specific permission are required the lessee

will approach the concerned authorities of Department of Mines &

Geology, Kerala.

Place : Malappuram (Mukesh Suroliya) Date : 30-11-2014 RQP/AJM/321/2010/A

-: UNDER TAKING: -

I undertake that all the measures proposed in this Mining Plan will be

implemented in a time bound manner as proposed.

Date : 30-11-2014 Mr. BINU CHERIAN

Place : Malappuram (Lessee)

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-: INDEX: -

S. No. CONTENTS PAGE No.

Introduction 4

1 General 5

2 Location & Accessibility 6

3 Geology, Exploration & Reserves 8

4 Mining 11

5 Blasting 14

6 Mines Drainage 16

7 Stacking of Mineral rejects and Disposal of waste 17

8 Use of Mineral 18

9 Site Services & Employment Potential 19

10 Mineral Beneficiation 20

11 Environment Management Plan 21

-: LIST OF PLATES:-

CONTENTS SCALE PLATE NO.

Location Plan -- 1

Surface Plan cum Geological Plan & Section 1:1,000 2

Development Plan & Section (I-III Year) 1:1,000 3

Conceptual Plan & Section 1:1,000 4

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MINING PLAN

STONE QUARRY MINE

INTRODUCTION

This Mine plan is prepared for the existing lease area of stone mine is situated at Survey No.

Survey Nos. 101/5, 101/6, Village & Panchayat Edayur, Thirur Taluk, Malappuram District,

Kerala in an area of 2.6872 hectares in favor of Mr. BINU CHERIAN.

As per Kerala Minor Minerals Concession Rules, 1967 approved mining plan is not necessary

for getting the mines permit. However the Mining Plan duly certified by RQP as per the

requirement of Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1967, the mining plan is prepared at

the request of the lessee.

The information and data collection for preparing this mining plan has been taken from the

field visit, complete survey of lease area and during base line data collection for preparation of

EMP.

The lease area is a private own land and comprises 101/5 & 101/6. The applicant want to

submit the application Form-1 and PFR (Pre-feasibility Report) to Ministry of Environment

Forests & Climate Change to getting Environmental Clearance.

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CHAPTER - 1

1.0 GENERAL

S. No. Particulars

1. General

Name of the Lessee Mr. Binu Cherian

Address Mr. Binu Cherian, Thakkirickal House, Chelad P.O., Kothamangalam, Ernakulam District, Kerala-686681.

District Ernakulam

(a)

State Kerala

b. Status of the Lessee Owner

c. Mineral which are Occurring in the area and which the Lessee intends to mine

Stone Quarry (Minor Minerals)

d. Period for which the Quarry lease is granted / renewed/proposed to be applied

10 years

Name of the RQP preparing the mining plan

Name Mukesh Suroliya

Address 5A/6,Vajay Bari, Dhar Ka Balaji, Jaipur-23

Phone 09269028299

E-mail [email protected]

Registration No. RQP/AJM/321/2010/A

Date of grant 29.09.2010

e.

Valid Up to 28.09.2020

NAME OF THE PROSPECTION AGENCY:-

The lease area has been prospected by the Geological Survey of India and Dept. of

Mines & Geology Government of Kerala and based on the deposits available, the area

was granted for quarry lease for the extraction of masonry stone.

Part of the proposed land is existing quarry in the lease area for extracted the masonry

stone and small pits were developed in the lease area. No other agency was

prospected the area.

The RQP carried out a topographical survey and other field work. On the above survey

and field observations, a surface cum geological plan were prepared and annexed as

Plate No. 2 respectively.

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CHAPTER – 2

2. LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY

a) DETAILS OF AREA (WITH LOCATION MAP):

The location map of the lease area has been given in Plate No. 1.

The details of the land covered in the lease area are below:

1- District : Malappuram

2- State : Kerala

3- Taluka : Thirur

4- Village : Edayur

Survey no. : 101/5 & 101/6

5- Lease area : 2.6872 hectares

6- Whether the area is recorded to be in forest : No

7- Ownership/occupancy : Private owned land

8- Existence of public road/ railway line, if any nearby and approximate distance:

is as under :-

INFRASTRUCTURE

Following infrastructure facilities are available in lease area:-

Distance Direction Sr. No. Name

(From Lease Boundary)

Nearest Railway Station

1 Kuttipuram 15 km. SW

Nearest Airport

2 Calicut International Airport, Karipur 43 km. NW

Nearest Highway

3 N.H. 17 (Edapally-Panvel Highway) 6 km. S

BASIC AMENITIES

A) Power

There is an electric supply line passing in the village. The power connection for office

use is available at the site.

B) Communication Facilities

The nearest telephone facility available is at Valanchery which is about 6 km towards

south. Mobile is available everywhere.

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C) Nearest Hospital and Dispensary

The nearest dispensary is available of C.H. Memorial Hospital which is 6 km. from the

mine site.

D) Educational Facility

Educational facility primary to middle school level (Brothers HSS, Mavandiyur) is

available at about 4 km. from the mine site.

E) Water

The total water requirement is about 15 KLD in which 1 KLD is for domestic which

would be sourced from open well, 12 KLD for dust suppression system in mine as well

as ancillary unit (Crusher Unit) and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and will be sourced

from storm water pond.

a. The geographical location of the mine with respect to the pillar boundary of the

lease area is given below:-

Latitude (N) 10056’06.62” to 10055’59.42”

Longitude (E) 76005’04.06” to 76004’56.83”

b. Land use pattern:

S. No. Particulars Present Area (in Ha.)

1. Pits 0.48

2. Road 0.01

3. Drainage / Pond Nil

4. Un-worked Area 2.1972

5. Infrastructure / Crusher Nil

Total 2.6872

b) General location and vicinity map: The general location and vicinity map showing

site and surrounding of the area has been shown in Plate No. 1.

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PARTA

CHAPTER-3

3.0 GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION

3.1 TOPOGRAPHY




terrain. The highest elevation of the lease area is 150 m. MSL and lowest is 85 m

MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the lease area is towards north

west. No habitants are located in the lease area. Old pits lies in the lease area are

marked on surface plan.

3.2 REGIONAL GEOLOGY

Mani (1962) carried out systematic geological mapping of the area. Archaean rocks

comprising hornblende granulite, pyroxene-magnetite-quartz granulite (with or without

garnet), amphibolites, foliated and banded biotite-hornblende gneiss (mixed gneiss)

with intrusive pegmatite veins and dolerite dykes forms the geological back drop of

the region. All the rocks have been subjected to a high degree of chemical weathering

resulting in a thick canopy of laterite residuum. The area of present study exposes

crystalline rocks represented by charnockite and quartz-magnetite granulite traversed

by basic intrusive of gabbro and dolorite and acidic intrusive of quartz and pegmatite

veins. All the rocks have been lateritised to varying extents. Most of the low lying

areas and gentle slopes are occupied by either lateritic soil or alluvium supporting

vegetation. A generalised geological succession worked out for the rocks of the area

is given below:-

Recent and sub-recent Soil/Alluvium Laterite

Intrusives Acid Basic Quartz/pegmatite

veins Dolerite/gabbro

Charnockite Group Charnockite and Quartz-magnetite Granulite

(*Secondary Source :- Geological Survey of India-www.gsi.gov.in).

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3.3 LOCAL GEOLOGY

The local geology belongs to the regional geology. Main rock type in the study area is

charnockite. At places where they are exposed, the charnockite is medium to coarse

grained with dark grey quartz. The soil & over burden thickness is varies from avg. 0.20 m

to 0.85 m. Topographically, the area is undulating with slope towards north west.

3.4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FORMATIONS:-

The details of the pits observed to estimate the top soil and overburden from the

proposed area is given below:-

Pit - 1 Pit - 2

Top soil (thickness in m.) Nil (Currently mining area) 0.85

Over burden (thickness in m.) Nil (Currently mining area) 0.20

3.5 GEOLOGICAL SECTION:

Geological cross sections have been drawn at a fixed intervals across the lease area

in Plate No. 2. The section line along which the geological sections has been prepared

has been shown in Plate No. 2. The Sections has been drawn across the strike of the

host rock.

3.6 DETAILS OF EXPLORATION:-

The lease area is already explored, The excavated pits give the idea of minerals

depth. So no further exploration is required and proposed in this mining plan.

The details of pits such as already made in and out side, which have been shown in

Surface cum Geological plan. (Plate No. 2).

3.8 METHOD OF ESTIMATION OF RESERVES:-

The following points have been considered while calculating the reserves of stone.

1- The reserves of minerals have been estimated by using the method of

preparation of sections and applying the influence of such sections to limited

distance and multiplying it by width.

2- Based on the actual geological mapping and cross section preparation, the

proved reserve has been taken .

3- The specific gravity of minerals has been taken as 2.6 i.e. 1 m3 of mineral in

situ = 2.6 tonne

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3.9 RESERVES OF MINERALS

The reserves of minerals have been calculated and the geological and mineable

reserves have been given in table no. 3.1.

3.10 SUMMARY OF GEOLOGICAL & MINEABLE RESERVES

In this area the building stone exposures are bordering to the lease boundary. The

mineable reserves are arrived after deducting the reserves locked in mines safety slope

along with boundary in compliance with mineral concession rules. The quantity of such

kind of reserves is arrived as following:-

BLOCKED RESERVE MINEABLE RESERVE

SECTION-‘A-A'

BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON BENCH M2 M DENSITY

140 0 73 2.6 0 140 168 73 2.6 31886.4

135 0 73 2.6 0 135 294 73 2.6 55801.2

130 25 73 2.6 4745 130 319 73 2.6 60546.2

125 50 73 2.6 9490 125 392 73 2.6 74401.6

120 100 73 2.6 18980 120 392 73 2.6 74401.6

115 125 73 2.6 23725 115 463 73 2.6 87877.4

110 395 73 2.6 74971 110 255 73 2.6 48399

105 446 73 2.6 84650.8 105 208 73 2.6 39478.4

100 553 73 2.6 104959.4 100 241 73 2.6 45741.8

95 604 73 2.6 114639.2 95 274 73 2.6 52005.2

90 669 73 2.6 126976.2 90 330 73 2.6 62634

85 742 73 2.6 140831.6 85 325 73 2.6 61685

Sub-total 703968.2 Sub-total 694857.8

SECTION-‘B-B'

115 0 71 2.6 0 115 146 71 2.6 26951.6

110 25 71 2.6 4615 110 210 71 2.6 38766

105 50 71 2.6 9230 105 200 71 2.6 36920

100 80 71 2.6 14768 100 345 71 2.6 63687

95 135 71 2.6 24921 95 242 71 2.6 44673.2

90 185 71 2.6 34151 90 325 71 2.6 59995

85 230 71 2.6 42458 85 270 71 2.6 49842

Sub-total 130143 Sub-total 320834.8

Grand total 834111 Grand total 1015691

SECTION BLOCKED RESERVE

(MT) MINEABLE RESERVE

(MT) GEOLOGICAL RESERVE

(MT)

A-A 703968 694857 1398825

B-B 130143 320834 450977

GRAND TOTAL 834111 1015691 1849802

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CHAPTER- 4

4.1 MINING

This Simplified Mining plan is prepared for mineral stone and it is based on consideration of

following aspects.

a) Information of the deposit based on the geological and surveying fieldwork.

b) Mining Method

c) Different Mining operations(Drilling, Blasting, Mucking and Transportation)

d) Future Production Targets.

e) Safety

f) Environment

A) EXISTING / PROPOSED MINING METHOD

The proposed method of mining will be Semi mechanized open cast mining. The basic mining

techniques adopted will be uses of machines. For the systematic working of open cast mines,

the main development work will be the forming of systematic benching. The height of bench

will not be kept more than 5.0m at a time and the width of the benches will be always kept

safe according to provisions. The Mining will be done with the help of tools such as drills, jack-

hammar, compressors, hand shovel, picks, excavators etc. The targeted annual production of

Stone is about 1,00,000 in the first to third year.

Table : Year wise production of building stone for the first 3 years period

Year Bench Minerals (MT)

I ROAD DEV.,140-135 100000

II 130-125 100000

III 120 100000

TOTAL 300000

Drilling : The excavation of mineral is proposed by excavators. The mineral is fractured and

easily exploitable by rock and excavators. The hard strata are proposed to excavate after

drilling and blasting.

Blasting : The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per

“MMR 1961” and with the permission of DGMS. In this area for fragmentation of granite the

blasting will be conducted. Multiple blast holes of 1.0 to 1.5 m depth will be drilled with the

help of 32 mm drill rod, Jack Hammer and Air Compressor of 100 cfm capacity.

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It is estimated about 250g of explosives per hole is required. About 30 – 50 holes per blast are

proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about 10 kg/ blast.

Loading and Transportation : Loading of mineral will be done by excavator and will be sent

to the crushing unit existing within the complex. Trucks / Tippers of 15T will be used for

transportation of mineral from mine site. It is expected that 22 trips will be required to

transport on daily basis. For this, movement of truck per hour will be 2 - 3 only. Thus, the

impact due to movement of trucks from the mine will be marginal and well within the capacity

of the roads.

B) Composite Plan and Year wise Section – Proposed working Plan and Sections for next

three years are attached.

C) Plan Showing pit layouts, Dumps, Sub grade Mineral stack etc. – The proposed

development year wise working is shown in plate. The Sub grade mineral and waste will be

stacked in side and boundary barrier of lease area. The 5% marketable mineral will be sub

grade, which was saleable in rainy season when production of mineral is very low due to rain.

So there is no as such need of permanent stacking of sub grade mineral. The temporary

stacking site of sub grade mineral shown in proposed year-wise development plan.

D) Proposed Rate of Production and Expected Life of Mine-

The proposed rate of production for the mine is 1,00,000 MTA. As per geological reserves, life

of mine is 10 years.

E) Opencast Mines

Salient Features of Mode of working-

The mining will be done open cast Semi mechanized. The working will be done by forming

benches of 5.0m (Average) height. The proposals of mining for the next three year workings

are given in the table. The Stone production will be started from the first year the systematic

working of open cast mines, the main development work will be the forming of systematic

benching. The height of bench will not be kept more than 5.0m at a time and the width of the

benches will be always kept safe according to provisions. The Mining will be done with the

help of tools such as drills, jack-hammar, compressors, handshovel, picks, excavators etc.

Loading of Stone will be done with the help of shovel and excavators at face and at stock

yard. Stone gitti will be loaded in truck / tipper manually.

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The truck / tipper will be used for transportation of Stone and Stone Gitti from mine site to

Destination.

The cost of the Stone is directly dependent on the size of the material mined. First Stone

bench will be opened by removal of Soil / OB than Stone will be mined out either by labour or

with the help of JCB / Hitachi.

Production proposed in first three years

Total O.B./Waste will generate in 3 years = 22,841 cu.m. (top soil) & 5,374 cu.m. (Over burden)

Total Stone will excavated in 3 years = 3,00,000 MT

(F) Extent of Mechanization -

M/c will be deployed as per requirement to meet production target. Brief details of machinery

are as follows :-

(i) Drilling Machines

Sr. No. Machine Type Required No. of M/c Size/Capacity

1. Back Hoe 2 0.9 m3

2. Rock Breaker 3 --

3. Compressor (Chicago) 3 CFM/100

4. Tippers/Trucks 3 15T

5. Jack hammer 2 32 mm

6. DG set 1 125 kVA

(ii) Loading Equipment

Mechanical loading equipment such as shovel and excavators will be used for removal and

loading of the mineral at face and stock yard.

(iii) Haulage and Transport Equipment

a) Haulage within mining lease hold: Loading of Stone will be done with the help of Shovel

and Excavators at face and stock yard. Stone gitti are loaded in truck by manually.

b) Transport from Mine head to destination: The truck will be used for transportation of

Stone and Stone Ballast from mine site to destination.

Conceptual Mining plan :

The final slope angel will be 450.

Post Mining Reclamation Plan including afforestation.

Plantation at 3 m. x 3 m. grid will be done. Plantation will be planted every year. Saplings of

local plants will be planted as per the consultation of the local Forests Department Officers.

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CHAPTER-5

5.0 BLASTING

BROAD BLASTING PARAMETERS

Following are the parameters which is used

Depth of Hole – 1.0 m to 1.5 m

Diameter of hole – 32 mm

BLASTING PATTERN:

The blasting pattern entirely depends on the situation of the joints present in the rocks. The

drilling is done as per the requirement of the rock fragmentation with desired production of

mineral.

TYPE OF EXPLOSIVE TO BE USED

Only class 2 and class 6 explosive is proposed for use as given below:-

Booster (20%) Slurry explosive

Explosive

(Column charge) (80%)

Nitrate Fuel oil (NFO).

The NFO mixture can be readily produced at a site by

mixing nitrate (94.5 %) with diesel oil (5.5 %).

Initiator Electric detonators

STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVE

Considering low consumption, a 550 kg magazine is for storing the explosive. The magazines

are to be constructing within the complex. The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all

the safety measures as per “MMR 1961” and with the permission of DGMS.

Blasting will be performed as per requirement on the face. The explosive by authorized

blasting party himself and the blasting will be carried out by registered blasting contractor as

per present practices.

PRECAUTIONS:

a. Proper and safe storage of explosives in approved and Licensed Magazine.

b. Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives by competent Blasters having

Blaster’s Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS.

c. Proper security system to prevent theft/ pilferage, unauthorized entry into Magazine area

and checking authorized persons to prevent carrying of match box, lights, mobile phones,

cigarette or Beedi, etc.

d. The explosives of class 2 will be used in their original cartridge packing and such cartridge

shall not be cut to remove explosive for making cartridge of different size.

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e. Detonators will be conveyed in special containers. These will not be carried with other

explosives.

f. The holes which have been charged with explosives will not be left unattended till blasting

is completed.

g. Before starting charging, clear audible warning signals by Sirens will be given so that

people nearby can take shelter.

h. Blasting operations will be carried out in day times only. However, in this project the

mining operations are proposed to be carried out in day times.

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CHAPTER-6

6.0 MINE DRAINAGE

6.1 Topography:




terrain. The highest elevation of the lease area is 150 m. MSL and lowest is 85 m

MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the lease area is towards north

west.

Normally, the mine will be closed during rains, in case of necessity accumulated rainy

water (free from suspended solid material) from pit bottom may be pumped out & may

spilled over adjoining areas, which may be used by native plants (coconut/rubber) and

the same will be use for watering saplings/trees in the plantation side.

6.2 Rain Fall:

The normal rainfall of the district is 2793.3 mm. Out of this, major rainfall contribution

is from SW monsoon followed by the NE.

6.3 Water Table:

There is no prominent nalla or river flowing with in the lease area. There is tube well /

open well exists near to the lease area. The ground water depths were observed from

the available open well within the complex and nearby sources. The observation made

during the field studies are varying between 2 m. to 3.5 m. below the exiting ground

level.

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CHAPTER-7

7.0 STACKING OF MINERAL REJECTS AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE

7.1 Nature and Quality of Top-Soil and overburden to be generated

7.1.1 Top Soil

A total quantity of 22,841 cu. m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the

mining operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at

pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed

areas for plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump to

5 to 6 meters in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected

from soil erosion and infertility by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during

temporary storage.

7.1.2 Overburden

About 5,374 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life. This

waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be

reutilized as soil base for plantation.

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CHAPTER-8

8.0 USE OF MINERALS

The rock produced from the quarry is sent to the Crusher unit existing within the complex.

The aggregate produced is sold to the contractors and to the consumers which is finally

consumed locally for road (State Highway & National Highway) & building construction works.

Fine Material is also sold to the hollow block/ solid block manufactures.

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CHAPTER-9

9.0 SITE SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

The mine site office, small workshop, first aid room, canteen & rest shelter are to be

developed in the mine area.

The total number of employees including skilled and un-skilled workers are 24 which

includes workers for mine and ancillary unit. The details of the employees/workers

including their position in the organization is also given below :-

1. Mining Supervisor / Clerk 1 No.

2. Mine Watchman 2 Nos.

3. Mining Labour (On contract Basis) 21 Nos.

Total 24 Nos.

“The medical facility & other benefits to be provided for the miners health in

accordance with the law. As per Mines Rule-1955, periodical medical examination

thereafter of every person employed in the mine at intervals of not more than five years

will be arranged. The said examination shall be so arranged over a period of five years

that one fifth of the persons employed at the mine undergo the examination every year.

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CHAPTER-10

10.0 MINERAL PROCESSING

The stone excavated from the mine will be transported to the destination from mine-site

through trucks / tractor-trolley. No beneficiation of stone will be done or required at mine

site.

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Part –B

CHAPTER-11

11. 0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Environment Management Plan is a systematic programme which includes

environment impact assessment, planning for offsetting the ill effects of development,

implementing the programmed for resource management, development planning, and

close control over day-to-day operations, regular monitoring and auditing of

environmental performance.

Collection of base line information is essential which serve as a guide to determine how

the future development will affect the environment compared to the present base line

status.

11.0 (A) BASE LINE INFORMATION:-

Most of the useful base line information has been collected in the field which are very

helpful in preparation of this mining plan which is as given below:-

11.0 (A) (i) EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN:-

Existing land use pattern has been described for land use in lease area, core zone and

buffer zone separately.

11.0 (A) (ii) LAND USE IN LEASE AREA:-

The land in the lease area private own land. Part of the proposed land is existing quarry

and there is no vegetation in that area. The remaining land in the proposed land is mostly

covered with native trees, shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers, bushes etc.

11.0 (A) (iii) LAND USE IN CORE ZONE:-

Land, in core zone i.e. 500 m around the lease area is generally hillock and plantation of

coconut. The other rocky area used for mining. In addition to above, there are several

houses within 500 m. radius from the proposed quarry and the nearest house is located

at 129 m., S of the mine boundary.

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11.0 (A) (iv) LAND USE IN BUFFER ZONE:-

Area around the lease area within a radius of 10 km is dominated by hillocks and rubber /

coconut & mixed plantation and water body is flowing far away from the mine boundary.

In addition to above, there are villages, panchayat / municipal roads, perennial water

body, power transmission line and telephone lines etc. in this zone.

11.0 (A) (v) DEGRADATION OF LAND & CHANGE OF PROFILE-IMPACT ON LAND USE:-

There will be no change on existing land use in the lease area and there will not be any

change in buffer zone.

11.0 (A) (vi) WATER REGIME:-

In the buffer zone, there is no prominent nalla or river flowing with in the lease area.

There is tube well / open well existing near to the lease area. The ground water depths

were observed from the available nearby sources. The observation made during the

field studies are varying between 2.0 m. to 3.50 m. below the exiting ground level.

11.0 (A) (vii) RAINFALL:-


State viz. dry season from December to February and hot season from March to May,

the South-West monsoon from June to September and the North East monsoon from

October to December. The normal rainfall of the district is 2793.3 mm. Out of this, major

rainfall contribution is from SW monsoon followed by the NE. The South West monsoon

is usually very heavy and nearly 73.5% of the rainfall is received during this season. NE

monsoon contributes nearly 16.4% and March to May summer rain contributes nearly

9.9% and the balance 0.2% is accounted for January and February months.

11.0 (A) (viii) QUALITY OF AIR:-

Quality of present ambient air is within the permissible limit of CPCB norms.

11.0 (A) (ix) FLORA:-

Part of the proposed land is existing quarry and there is no vegetation in that area. The

remaining land in the proposed land is mostly covered with native trees, shrubs, herbs,

grass, climbers, bushes etc.

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11.0 (A) (x) FAUNA:-

There is no wild life in core zone, buffer zone and lease area. The barren and

agricultural lands with urban activities all around the area do not provide favorable home

land to wild fauna. The details studies were carried out and are provided.

11.0 (A) (xi) AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL:-

Mining will be by semi-mechanized opencast method so no significant increase in noise

level is expected.

11.0 (A) (xii) CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:-


State viz. dry season from December to February and hot season from March to May, the

South-West monsoon from June to September and the North East monsoon from

October to December. The normal rainfall of the district is 2793.3 mm. Out of this, major

rainfall contribution is from SW monsoon followed by the NE. The South West monsoon

is usually very heavy and nearly 73.5% of the rainfall is received during this season. NE

monsoon contributes nearly 16.4% and March to May summer rain contributes nearly

9.9% and the balance 0.2% is accounted for January and February months.

The climate is generally hot and humid. March and April months are the hottest and

January and February months are the coldest. The maximum temperatures ranges from

28.9 to 36.2°C and the minimum temperatures range from 17.0 to 23.4°C. The

temperature starts rising from January and reaches the peak in the month of March and

April and then decreases during the monsoon month and again rising from September

onwards.

11.0 (A) (xiii) HUMAN SETTLEMENT:-

There are several houses within 500 m. radius from the proposed quarry and the nearest

house is located at 129 m., NW of the mine boundary. The occupation of the inhabitants

of these villages is mainly connected with mining of different minerals & crushing

industry. They work as subcontractors, transporters and mine workers. Some are also

employed in different industries in the nearby town and do trading and agricultural work.

11.0 (A) (xiv) PUBLIC BUILDING, PLACES OF WORSHIP AND MONIMENTS:-

There is no public building, places of monuments in the lease area. There are public

building like school, Govt. department office, railway station and hospital etc. in buffer

zone.

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11.0 (A) (xv) LOCATION OF SAMPLING STATIONS:-

Location of sampling stations are selected and results are obtained from the site.

11.0 (A) (xvi-a) DOES AREA (PARTLY OR FULLY) FALL UNDER NOTIFIED AREA

UNDER WATER (PREVENTION & CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974:-

No .

11.0(A)(xvi-b)ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT DESCRIBING THE

IMPACT OF MINING AND BENEFICIATION ON ENVIRONMENT OVER THE NEXT

THREE YEARS :-

There will not be any significant impact of mining on environment due to various

mitigation measures.

11.0 (B) LAND USE:-

The details of land area indicating the area likely to be degraded due to mining will be as under:-

Sr.

No.

Land Use Category Pre-Operational

(Ha.)

Operational (Ha.) Post-Operational

(Ha.)


2 Over burden Nil

0.3113 ha. (outside

the lease area but

within the property)

Nil


4 Road 0.01 0.07 Nil




8 Reclamation (Backfilled) 0.48 1.48 2.5072 (Reclaimed

by plantation)





Total 2.6872 2.6872 2.6872

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11.0(B) (i) BASE LINE DATA:-

The base line data of the existing environment around the applied area has been

undertaken with respect to the following:-

1-Ambient air quality

2-Water quality

3- Soil quality

4-Noise

11.0(B) (ii) AMBIENT AIR QUALITY:-

Quality of present ambient air is within permissible limit. There is no industrial activity in

and around the lease area.

The mining has been proposed by semi-mechanized open cast method. Water spraying

will be done on haul/service roads, mining area, loading and unloading places etc. There

will not be any significant impact on ambient air quality.

11.0(B) (iii) WATER QUALITY:-

There is well water available near to the mine area which is suitable for drinking purposes.

11.0(B) (iv) NOISE LEVEL:-

Since mining has been proposed by semi-mechanized open cast method and noise level

will be within permissible limit.

11.0(B) (v) VIBRATION LEVELS (DUE TO BLASTING)

The only source of ground vibrations is due to blasting operations. Based on the ground

vibration studies made earlier proper care will be taken during blasting operations.

11.0(B) (vi) WATER REGIME:-

There is no natural water body in the lease area. Mining operation will terminate much

before the water table and there is not intersection.

11.0(B) (vii) SOCIO-ECONOMICS:-

The mining in the region will open the gates for socio-economic upliftment of the area

and the area in and around the lease area. People will either be employed in the mines

getting reasonable wages or will be self employed in the ancillary work of mining. At the

same time people will be getting better facilities of communication and amenities due to

mining activities in the region.

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11.0(B) (viii) HISTORICAL MONUMENTS ETC.:-

There are no historical monuments in the lease, core and buffer zone area, hence there

will not be any affect on historical monuments.

11.0 (C) ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

11.0 (C) (i) TEMPORARY STORAGE AND UTILISATION OF TOP SOIL:-

Topsoil Management




plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump to 5 to 6 meters

in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion

and infertility by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage.

Overburden Management

About 5,374 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life. This waste

will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be reutilized as

soil base for plantation.

11.0(C) (ii) YEAR WISE PROPOSALS FOR RECLAMATION OF LAND AFFECTED BY

ABANDONED QUARRIES AND OTHER MINING ACTIVITIES DURING FIRST THREE

YEARS:-

As the mining will progress, the areas where ultimate pit depth is reached, backfilling will

be started. This will be reduced the transportation of OB and waste outside the pit area.

11.0 (C) (iii) EXTENT OF BACKFILLING AND RECONTOURING:-

There is proposal of backfilling and re-contouring during the next three years of this

mining plan.

11.0(C)(iv)ALTERNATE USE OF UNFILLED/PARTIALLY FILLED/EXCAVATIONS/ROAD

SIDES/SLOPES AND MINE:-

The reclaimed area may also be considered for plantation to develop green belts.

11.0 (C) (v) USE OF ABANDONED QUARRIES/PITS PROPOSED TO BE USED AS

RESERVOIR ETC:-

Abandoned pits will be utilized for water storage during rainy season. This water will be

utilized for irrigation and plantation etc. It will also help in recharging the ground water.

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11.0 (C) (vi) PROGRAMME FOR AFFORESTATION:-

The year wise programme of eco-restoration for the life of mine, about 2,500 trees will

be planted in an area of 2.5072 ha.

Biological reclamation / ecological restoration for the mined area by plantation of the

species as per the time schedule suggested below: -

First Six months -- Herbs & grass

Next Six months -- Shrubs

Next Six months onwards -- Trees

Selection of species is based on High Dust Capturing, Soil Holding Capacity, ground

water recharge capacity etc. More focus is given for medicinal plants.

HERBS (4 Species)

SHRUBS (5 Species)

CLIMEBERS (2 Species)

TREES (9 Species)

Amaranthus caudatus (Chaulai)

Gardenia jasminoides (Gandharajan)

(Flowering)

Epipremnum pinnatum

(Money Plant) (Ornamental)

Azadirachta indica (Aryaveppu) (Medicinal)

Amaranthus tricolor (Cheera)

(Domestic Use)

Murraya koenigii (Kariveppila)

(Domestic Use)

Anamirta cocculus (Pollakai)

(Medicinal)

Caesalpinia sappan (Chappangam)

(Medicinal)

Tanacetum parthenium (Fever few ) (Flowering)

Bambusa bambos (Mula)

(Soil erosion control)

Oroxylum indicum (Palakapayyani)

(Medicinal)

Alpinia calcarata (Chittaratha) (Medicinal)

Morus albi Mulbari

(Fruit bearing)

Platycladus orientalis (Oriental Thuja)

(Flowering)

Abelmoschus moschattus

(Kasthurivenda) (Medicinal)

Delonix regia (Poomaram) (Flowering)

Mimusops elengi

(Elangi) (Medicinal & Flowering)

Annona squamosa

(Aathachakka) (Fruit bearing)

Citrus limon

(Cherunaregam) (Fruit bearing)

Syzygium jambos

(Champa) (Medicinal & Fruit bearing)

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11.0 (C) (vii) PLANTATION PROGRAMME:-

(i) Plantation along the boundary of the lease area i.e. within 7.5 m barrier of the lease area

boundary has been proposed which will help to improve the environment and ecology.

(ii) Plantation will be done around offices, road side and fencing boundary etc.

11.0 (C) (xiv) SPECIES TO BE PLANTED:-

Further afforestation programme up to conceptual plan period will be similar to the above

five years programme which will be repeated every three years.

11.0 (C) (xv) POST PLANTING CARE:-

Post planting care is most essential for healthy growth of vegetation. This will comprise:-

(i) Replacement of causalities at the first opportunity itself.

(ii) Weeding monthly for first two months and later on six monthly.

(iii) Irrigation fortnightly from Oct. to March, once in 10 days between April and June.

(iv) Soil working, Manuring, mulching etc. twice in a year.

(v) Protection from grazing cattle etc.

11.0 (C) (xvi) TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF WATER FROM MINE:-

There will not be any disposal of water from the mine and hence no treatment of water is

required. The mines working have been proposed quite above the ground water table.

MEASURES FOR MINIMISING ADVERSE EFFECTS ON WATER REGIME:-

There is no natural water body in the leased area. The garland drain / check dam will

be built around the dump to channelize runoff water through settling ponds.

11.0 (C) (xvii) PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR GROUND VIBRATIONS / AIR BLAST CAUSED BY BLASTING:-

The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per “MMR

1961” and with the permission of DGMS.

In this area for fragmentation of granite the blasting will be conducted. Multiple blast holes

of 1.0 to 1.5 m depth will be drilled with the help of 32 mm drill rod, Jack Hammer and Air

Compressor of 100 cfm capacity.

It is estimated about 250g of explosives per hole is required. About 30 – 50 holes per

blast are proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about 10 kg/ blast.

11.0 (C) (xviii) MEASURES FOR PROTECTING HISTORICAL MONUMENTS:-

Since there are no protecting historical monuments in the lease area or buffer zone,

therefore no measures for protecting of these monuments are required.

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11.0 (C) (xix) REHABILATION OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS LIKELY TO BE DISTURBED DUE TO MINING ACTIVITY:-

The mining activity will be confined to areas away from villages. No population will be

affected by mining activities and as such the question of rehabilitation of the people

displaced by mining operations does not arise. No rehabilitation of human settlement is

involved due to mining operation.

11.0 (C) (xx) SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS ARISISING OUT OF MINE:-

It is expected that mining can boost the gross economic production of the area other

then industrial activities. It provides new avenues of direct or in direct employment and

business. These coupled with growth in infrastructural facilities results in improved

socio-economic prospects.

The mining in the region will open the gates for socio-economic upliftment of the area.

People will be employed in the mines and will be self employed in the ancillary works.

People will be getting better facilities of communication and amenities due to mining

activities in the region.

11.0 (D) ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING :-

An environment protection cum afforestation cell has been proposed. It will be

responsible for implementing the proposed measures and monitor the progress of

implementation and reinforce them wherever necessary.

11.0 (D) (i) LAND USE MANAGEMENT:-


Topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining operations. The topsoil excavated

from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre-determined place and subsequently will

be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation. Precautions will be taken to

limit the height of the topsoil dump to 5 to 6 meters in order to preserve its fertility and

shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by planting fodder

grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage.


Overburden will be generated throughout the mine life. This waste will be utilized within the

pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be reutilized as soil base for plantation.

(iii) End Land Use Plan

As a result of phase wise working of the pit area will be reclaimed at the end of mining

operation leaving no void.

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11.0(D) (ii) MANAGEMENT OF MINING ENVIRONMENT DEGRADATION (GENERAL):-

Following control measures will be taken to abate the deteriorating impact on

environment and improving the same. For affective management of this, a few persons

will be exclusively provided who will be responsible for implementing the control

measures and to monitor the progress of implementation of these measures in order to

minimize environmental degradation.

11.0(D) (iii) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT:-

The mine waste and other are proposed to be stacked in the dump area specially

provided for the purpose. Care has been taken in selecting the site for the stacking yards

for the stacking purpose. It is located in a secure place and having solid base and on a

non used zone. These dump yards have been protected by toe walls. The toe walls will

be constructed during first year period. The height of these dumps will also be restricted

and benched. A retaining wall 0.5 m x 1.0 m will be made on the low altitude side of the

dump.

11.0(D) (iv) MONITORING OF AIR BORNE DUST:-

It is known that very fine silica dust is harmful to human beings. It is also known that dust

between 0.2 to 5 microns is harmful to the lungs. Thus it is very important to know the

dust concentration in the air where there is mining activity.

Vegetation cover will help in restricting the spread of dust in surrounding area. The

bushes and scrubs will also act as barriers for arresting spread of dust there.

In the mine, dust is generated mostly by plying of tractor/trucks. Air borne dust generated

by plying of trucks can be considerably reduced by sprinkling water on roads.

A tanker of about 1000 liters capacity will be deployed for this purpose on hire or on

contract basis.

11.0(D) (v) MANAGEMENT OF NOISE PROBLEM:-

Source of noise pollution have already been dealt.

To reduce the noise caused by machineries and equipments at the mine, mufflers of

adequate size and capacity shall be provided with equipments at the mine.

Chief sources of noise pollution in the mine will be vehicle.

Based on LOI practice, in Directorate General of Mines Safety circular no.-158 (Tech.) of

1975, noise standards have been recommended. According to this, there is a warning limit

value of 85 db (A) by which the danger of hearing impairment and deafness may result

from unprotected ear.

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Personnel protective equipment have to be used if there are single isolated out bursts of

noise which can go above 130 db (A) impulse or 120 db (A). Noise from trucks can be

reduced by using mufflers of adequate size and strength and better maintenance of the

equipments.

Noise will not be the problem as the mining has been proposed by semi-mechanized open

cast method.

11.0(D) (vi) MANAGEMENT OF GROUND VIBRATIONS:-

The only source of ground vibrations is due to blasting operations. Based on the ground

vibration studies made earlier proper care will be taken during blasting operations.

11.0(D) (vii) MANAGEMENT OF LAND SLIDE PROBLEM:-

The final pit slope is kept at not steeper than 45° which is not likely to cause any problem

in respect of slope stability. Thus there is no likelihood of any land slide at any stage in

future.

11.0(D) (viii) MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT PROBLEM:-

The mining activity will be confined to remote area away from villages. No population will

be affected by such mining activities. As such the question of rehabilitation of the people

displaced by mining operations does not arise.

11.0(D) (ix) MANAGEMENT OF WILD LIFE HABITATE:-

No specific management is proposed because there is no wildlife, sanctuary etc. within

the study area.

11.0(D) (x) MANAGEMENT OF FLORA:-

Existing flora will be improved by plantation of trees.

11.0(D) (xi) MANAGEMENT OF TOP OVERBURDEN:-

Top overburden will be stored in the non used zone and sold out as per market demand.

11.0(D) (xii) MANAGEMENT OF CROPPING PATTERN:-

No management is specifically being proposed because of no apparent adverse impact

on cropping pattern due to mining.

11.0(D) (xiii) MANAGEMENT OF PLACES OF TOURIST-INTEREST ETC.:-

Since there is no place of tourist interest in the area, therefore no management has been proposed.

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11.0(D) (xiv) WATER COURSES, SPRINGS ETC. MANAGEMENT THEREOF:-

N.A.

11.0(D) (xv) MANAGEMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROBLEMS:-

There will be positive impact on socio-economic conditions of the area due to mining.

Locals will be given preference in the matters of employment.

11.0(D) (xvi) CLIMATE-MANAGEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT:-

Proposed plantation will improve present climatic conditions. This will be continuously

monitored by environment management cell.

Mr. BINU CHERIAN Mukesh Suroliya (Lessee ) (RQP/AJM/321/2010/A)

Plate No. 1 - The vicinity map showing location of the lease area is given below:-

Nearest town (Valanchery) Project site

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS – QUARRY PROJECT OF Mr. BINU CHERIAN

Annexure - II

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS – QUARRY PROJECT OF Mr. BINU CHERIAN




NOVEMBER’ 2014

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

Name of the Project: Quarry project of Mr. BINU CHERIAN

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consultancy

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expert

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(NABL/ DGMS/ IBM/

NRBPT/ MOEF/ CPCB/

others etc.)*, give

reference

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