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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

(EXPANSION OF PRODUCTION

M/s. JAISHREE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

OVER AN EXTENT:

Vaggampalli

Prakasam (Dt

Office Address: Sy.No

Nellore

SV ENVIRO LABS & CONSULTANTSBLOCK

VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH


OF PRODUCTION FROM 7900 TPA TO

Of

JAISHREE INDUSTRIES LIMITEDMINING OF QUARTZ

OVER AN EXTENT: 14.50 HA Mine Address: Sy. No.1

Vaggampalli (V), Pamuru (M)

Prakasam (Dt.), Andhra Pradesh

Office Address: Sy.No. 555-558,

NH-5, Bogole (V&M),

Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh

Submitted by

SV ENVIRO LABS & CONSULTANTSBLOCK-B, B-1, IDA, AUTONAGAR -12


QCI -138


TO 71,166 TPA)

JAISHREE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

SV ENVIRO LABS & CONSULTANTS


INTRODUCTION

The Mining Lease was granted over an extent of 18.097 Ha., in Sy.No.1 of Vaggampalli

Village, Pamuru Mandal, Prakasam District, AP in favour of Smt. N.Varalakshmi for a period

of 20 years vide G.O.Ms, No.332, Ind & Com.(M-II) Dept., of Govt. of AP, dated:05.08.2002

and same was executed before the ADMG, Markapur on 26.06.2003 and the lease will be in

force up to 25.06.2023.

The mining lease held by Smt.N.Varalakshmi was transferred in favour of Sri J.N.Venkat for

the unexpired period of lease up to 25.06.2023 vide the Govt.of AP G.O.Ms.No.89, I& C(M-

II) Dept., dated:24.03.2005 and the same was expected before the ADMG, Markapur on

27.04.2005.

Further the mining lease held by Sri J. N. Venkat was transferred in favour of M/s Jaishree

Industries Limited, Mg. Director: Sri Syam Sundar Maheswari for quartz over an extent of

14.50 Ha.,(leaving the buffer zone of acres 8.89 as against the original leased area of acres

44.72) in Sy.No.1 of Vaggampalli Village, Pamuru Mandal, Prakasam District Andhra

Pradesh, for the unexpired period of lease up to 25/06/2023, vide the Govt. of AP G.O.Ms.

No.:89 , I & C (M-I) Dept., dated:02.09.2013 and Mining lease deed executed before the

ADMG, Markapur on 14.11.2013 vide proceedings No.891/M/06 dated.14.11.2013.

The 3rd

five years scheme of mining was approved by the Zonal Joint Director of Mines and

Geology, Ongole (FAC), vide letter No.587/MS/MRKP/12, dated 04.04.2012 for plan period

from 2012-13 to 2016-17.

This Scheme of Mining is prepared under G.O.Ms.56, I&C (Mines-II), Dt.30.04.2016of AP

to operate the quarry lease under AP Minor Mineral Rules 2016 and to obtain Environmental

Clearance from State Environmental Impact Assessment authority (SEIAA) under

Environmental (Protection) Act 1986 and AP Pollution Control Board permission from time

to time. Annual production Plan prepared under semi mechanized open cast method of

mining under Rule 7(A) of APMMCR 1966.

Existing EC order No. SEIAA/AP/PKM-19/2012 Dt: 09-01-2013 in the name of Sri. J. N.

Venkat.

CFE Order No. P-139/PCB/ZO-VJA/CFE/2013 Dt: 26.04.2013 in the name of J.N. Venkat.

Further the mining lease held by Sri. J. N. Venkat was transferred in favour of M/s Jaishree

Industries Limited, for Quartz Mine over an extent of 14.50 Ha vide the Govt G.O Ms. No:

89, 1 & C (M-I) Dept., dated: 02/09/2013. Change of name intimated to MoEF&CC, Chennai

and accorded compliance in the name of M/s. Jaishree Industries Limited vide F.No.

EP/12.1/SEIAA/2012-13/273/AP/2055 DT: 22.12.2017

Received CFO vide Order No. P-256/APPCB/ZO-VJA/CFO/W&A/2015 Dt: 03.08.2017

with the name of Jaishree Industries Limited.

Now proposed the expansion of production capacity from 7900 TPA to 71, 166 TPA of

Quartz.

LOCATION OF THE MINE

The above said quarry lease falls in Topo sheet No. 57 M/8. The Quarry lease area is

located at a distance of about 2.74 kms from due North of Bhoomireddipalli village. This area

falls in west direction if Kanigiri-Pamuru State Highway No: 54. The Q.L area is connected

by B.T road with internal earthen road.

INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT

Land

M/s Jaishree Industries Limited was granted a mining lease for quartz over an extent of

14.50Ha., in Sy.No:1 of Vaggampalli Village, Pamuru Mandal, Prakasm District, Andhra

Pradesh.

Location

Sy.No.1

Vaggampalli Village,

Pamur Mandal,

Prakasam District,

Andhra Pradesh.

Boundaries:

North Barren lands

South Barren lands

East Hill & Barren lands

West Barren lands

The Salient Features of the Proposed Project:

Nature of the project M/s Jaishree Industries Limited

Mining of Quartz

Size of the Project Maximum Production: 71,166T/Annum

LOCATION OF PROJECT

District & State Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh

Village & Mandal Vaggampalli Village, Pamur Mandal,

Land Availability 14.50 Ha.,

Nearest Village Boomireddypalli Village at 2.74 Kms

Ownership Government Land

Toposheet No. 57 M/8

GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

Annual rainfall 1000mm

Min and max temp. 25° C and 48° C

Avg. relative humidity 75%

Predominant wind direction SW to NE

HISTORICAL / IMPORTANT PLACES

Nearest human settlement Major habitation is Boomireddypalli village at a

distance of 2.74 kms.

Note: 40 no’s scatted houses are present at 300 mtrs

distance and the houses are meant for mine workers &

contract workers rest houses.

Nearest town Pamuru at a distance of 11.69 kms

Nearest railway station Giddalur Railway Station at 59.33 kms

Archaeological/Historically

Important Site

No historical movements exist in and around the

quarry lease proposed area.

Infrastructure Facilities Hospitals, schools and community facilities are

available at Pamur Mandal Headquarters.

Boundary Coordinates:

Boundary

Points

Latitude Longitude

A 15°11'44.47"N 79°26'38.01"E

B 15°11'51.88"N 79°26'41.41"E

C 15°11'53.38"N 79°26'41.36"E

D 15°11'54.87"N 79°26'41.62"E

E 15°11'55.63"N 79°26'42.55"E

F 15°12'4.43"N 79°26'45.44"E

G 15°12'3.57"N 79°26'46.95"E

H 15°12'3.62"N 79°26'49.73"E

I 15°12'3.01"N 79°26'51.54"E

J 15°11'45.30"N 79°26'49.50"E

K 15°11'45.41"N 79°26'47.05"E

L 15°11'44.65"N 79°26'40.69"E

GOOGLE MAP AROUND 10 KM RADIUS

TOPO MAP AROUND 10 KM RADIUS

DISPATCHES DURING THE APPROVED SCHEME OF MINING PERIOD

2012-13 TO 2016-17 AS PER APPROVED MINING PLAN

YEAR DISPATCH IN MT

2012-13 Nil

2013-14 314

2014-15 695

2015-16 700

2016-17 7900

TOTAL 9609

DETAILS OF THE MINE

Mine Area

M/s Jaishree Industries Limited was granted a mining lease for quartz over an extent of 14.50

Ha., in Sy.No: 1 of Vaggampalli Village, Pamuru Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra

Pradesh. The lease area is located at a distance of 2.74 kms from Boomireddypalli village.

GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION:

REGIONAL GEOLOGY:

The area applied for quarry lease is essentially a Nellore Schist traversed by Quartz veins

deposit. The Nellore Schist belt trends NNE-SSW. N-S and NNW-SSE for nearly 140 km

from Darsi south ward through Kanigiri in Prakasam district. It consists of two assemblages

of rocks, the high-grade metamorphic rocks in the eastern and southern parts of the belt and

the low-grade green schist facies rocks with associated lower amphibolites facies (HBL-

schist- amphibolite developed in the western part).

The low grade schist of green schist of the west comprises of current bedded quartzite,quartz-

schist, chlorite schist, phyllite and metabasalt. They are unaltered where they are in contact

with migmatite and devoid of pegmatite intrusions. The green schist assemblages are younger

than the lower grade assemblages.

Geologically the area belongs to Nellore schist belt formed it northern extension in the area

of Pamur, PC Palli and Kanigiri, Pamur Mandal in Prakasam District. A.P. Schist folding in

hill, ranges and trending NNW-SSE and in the northern area it has NE-SW direction.

The Geological mapping was done with reference to Temporary Bench Mark (RL 143.36 M),

the quartz veins located on the west area shown in geological plan plate no: 4. Topmost R.L.

of the mineral bearing zone is RL 175.16 M. The area applied for QL appears in the form of

saddle shape with good quantity of quartz reef ore surrounded by low-grade granite and

schist, which has got good commercial market. In this area, quartz occurs as quartz reefs in

low grade green schist facies. The terrain in which quartz reef deposit under survey is

covered by low-grade green schist facies. The main litho units occurring in the area applied

for QL are quartz. Due to subtle softness and highly joined nature, they can be easily

removed even by the slightest action of natural weathering agents. The quartz occurs as sub-

surface superficial exposure at an elevation of RL 175.16 M – RL 145 M within the applied

area as an intrusive body into peninsular Gneissic complex and Nellore Schist Belt along

fractured plane, the quartz out crops surrounded by isolated granite gneisses / phyllites schist

within the applied area. The quartz within the area is white in color, semi-glassy in nature and

highly jointed. The quartz occurs within the area in rich in silica. The quality of quartz within

the area is almost uniform. The shape of the ore body based on the geological mapping

appears to be saddle-S-shaped.

LOCAL GEOLOGY:

A major part of the area is occupied by soil with sub-surface superficial quartz exposures

belonging to the mica schists, quartzite, gneiss rock and rest by basic dykes. The tentative

stratigraphic succession, worked on the basis of grade of metamorphism, and intrusive

relationship.

Rock belongs to the gneissic complex considered later than the schist occupies a major part of

the area, followed by younger granite intrusive. Quartz reefs are noticed within the schistose

formations and gneissic complex.

Geological observations are carried out within the applied area as well as in and around of the

applied area. The following observations are made in and around the applied area and 4 reefs

are noticed within the applied area. One major reef is noticed within the applied area which is

striking along NE-SW with a strike length of about 297 m and with a width of about 93 m.

Elevated portion is noticed at RL 187. On either side of the quartz reef is occupied by soil

cover/shale. The quartz reefs are intruded into the schist and phyllitic formations, basic dykes

are notified towards the South Western part of the isolated quartz and quartzite patches are

noticed. The quartz ore is exposed above the surface to an elevation upto RL 187 as a top RL.

Therefore the quartz intrusions are noticed within the schist and phyllite formations.

Intermittent quarts boulders are noticed. The quartz reef is striking along NE-SW to a strike

length of about 297 m and with a width of 54 m with a vertical dip to an anticipated thickness

of about 30 m. It is observed as the quartz reef is a superficial deposit which cannot be

penetrated at deeper depth.

QUARTZ RESERVES:

The deposit was estimated through cross sectional methods. The reserves are estimated

through one cross section A-A’, which are drawn at appropriate distance to estimate the

reserves. The proved reserves were taken up to a depth RL 145 M from the surface of the

outcrop area.

Details of different category of reserves:

GEOLOGICAL RESERVES

PROVED RESERVES

Name of

cross

section

SECTIONAL Saleable

Quartz

recovery

@50% in MT

Saleable

Quartz @ 2.5

bulk density

in MT

Area in M2 Influence in

M

Quartz

Mass in

Cbm

A-A’ 4165 93 387345 193673 484181

TOTAL PROVED RESERVES 387345 193673 484181

PROBABLE RESERVES

A-A’ 4442 93 413106 206553 516383

TOTAL PROBABLE RESERVES 413106 206553 516383

POSSIBLE RESERVES

A-A’ 4442 93 413106 206553 516383

TOTAL POSSIBLE RESERVES 413106 206553 516383

TOTAL RESERVES 800451 606779 1516946

MINEABLE RESERVES

These are the reserves that can actually be mined. These can be computed after deducting the

quantities of material that should be left for our safety of the mine that is to maintain 650final

pit lines but here the reserves indicated are inclusive of material that will be locked up in the

final pit, and in safety zone as required under regulation 111 of MMR-1961.

Life of the mine = (Total of Mineable Reserves)/ Avg. Annual Production

= (1516946) MT / (71166) MT

= 21.31 years (Say 21 Years)

PRODUCTION PROPOSED FOR THE FIRST FIVE YEARS

The firm intends to extract the Quartz production to the tune of 71166 MT per annum during

the first 5 years of the plan period. During the plan period it is proposed to exploit the Quartz

from the existing lease area with an average bench height of 4-6 M along the cross sections

A-A’. The workings will advance from West to East direction.

YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT

1st Year (2017-18) Production:-

In this year mining will be carried out on cross section A-A’ covering in-situ volume of

35280 M3 with an average bench of 4-6 m height. The recovery of saleable material from the

above volume is envisaged to be 17640 M3 @ 50% recovery i.e. 44100 MT. Quartz

rejection/Waste will be 44100 MT.

2nd

Year Production:-





3rd

Year Production:-





4th

Year Production:-





5th

Year Production:-





Year wise production details:

S.No. Year Recovery @ 50%

(MT)

1. 1st

Year 44100

2. 2nd

Year 64681

3. 3rd

Year 82823

4. 4th

Year 58850

5. 5th

Year 105378

TOTAL 355831

Average 71166

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Type of Mining:

The mining operations will be carried out by opencast method of mining. Quartz by nature it

is hard. So blasting is mandatory for excavation of Quartz.

The operations will involve drilling, blasting and excavation by excavators and directly loads

into the tippers/tractors. The same will be transporting to segregation/stock yard and

grade/quality wise segregation will be carried out by breaking and hand packing by manually.

The excavation will be carried with bench height 4 to 6 m and width 6 to 10 m minimum.

EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL:

Existing Employment Potential: 14 Employees

Proposed Employment Potential:10 Employees

S. No Category Existing

No’s

Proposed

No’s

1 Mines Manager 1 1

2 Supervisor 3 2

3 Excavator operators 2 2

4 Tractor Drivers 2 2

5 Helpers 4 3

6 Semi Skilled workers 2 25

Total 14 35

FRESH WATER REQUIREMENT

S.No Description Existing Fresh

Water

Expansion

Fresh Water

Total Fresh

Water

1. Domestic 2.0 KLD 1.5 KLD 3.5 KLD

2. Green belt 2.0 KLD 3.0 KLD 5.0 KLD

3. Dust suppression 2.0 KLD 4.0 KLD 6.0 KLD

4. Wet drilling 1.5 KLD 3.0 KLD 4.5 KLD

TOTAL 7.5 KLD 11.5 KLD 19.0 KLD

WASTE WATER GENERATION:

S.No Description Existing

Waste Water

Expansion

Waste Water

Total Waste

Water

Disposal

1. Domestic 1.5 KLD 1.2 KLD 2.7 KLD Septic tank

followed by soak

pit

2. Green belt -- -- -- --

3. Dust

suppression

-- -- -- --

4. Wet drilling -- -- -- --

TOTAL 1.5 KLD 1.2 KLD 2.7 KLD

MANAGEMENT OF OVER BURDEN

50% of produced Quartz will be saleable, 50% of Quartz rejections, top soil and over burden

will be dumped in separate earmarked places within the lease area over an extent of 1.0 Ha

with 25 m height. The top soil will be preserved within the lease area and the same will be

used for plantation, roads, filling ditches and reclamation of the pit at the time of closure.

S.No. Year Waste @ 50%

(MT)

1. 1st

Year 44100

2. 2nd

Year 64681

3. 3rd

Year 82823

4. 4th

Year 58850

5. 5th

Year 105378

TOTAL 355831

Average 71166

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY:


Capacity

Expansion

Capacity

Pollution Control

Equipment

1. DG Set -- 1x70 KVA Acoustic Enclosed

HAZARDOUS WASTE:


Quantity

Expansion

Quantity

Point of Disposal

1. Waste Oil -- 30 LPA Authorized agencies


The Environmental Management Plan envisage for this Mining Project is described here

under with a strong commitment to follow the best Environmental Practices to reduce the

negative implication to make this Project a sustainable development endeavor.

The management action plan aims at controlling pollution at the source level to the possible

extent with the available and affordable technology followed by treatment measures before

they are discharge.

Air Environment and control measures:

The proposed mining activity would result in the increase of suspended particulate matter due

to fugitive dust resulting from mining operations and transportation activities. Wet drilling

will be adopted to suppress the dust generated during drilling. This water will also aid in

cooling the drill bits which will be recirculated.

Dust emissions and particulate emissions mitigation measures will be through water spraying

at all the sources of dust formation and these measures are further elaborated as follows:

Dust rising due to drilling will be controlled by covering the drill rods with cloth; dust

extractors will also be employed.

� Regular water sprinkling at dust emanating sources viz., drilling, storage dumps and

transportation through haulage roads, etc will be carried out.

� Regular grading of haul roads and service roads will be taken up to clear

accumulation of loose material.

� Periodic maintenance of transport vehicles and equipment will be carried out to check

emission levels.

� Greenbelt will be developed with avenue plantation all along the haulage roads and

peripheral plantation all around the mine in order to control dust.

� Overloading of trucks will be avoided and carrying the ore/mineral in covered trucks

will be taken-up to minimize pollution levels.

� Water will be sprayed on haul roads for minimization of re-suspension of dust due to

transportation.

Crusher Operations:

Crusher existing in the mine and same will be used for proposed expansion. The crusher

consists of dust collector followed by bag house and covered conveyors. Capacity of crusher

is 20 T/hr.

The for expansion project the crusher will be upgraded with dust collection system i..e. dust

collector followed by bag house and the conveyors will be covered with new hood system.

The dust bins will be upgraded with air lock wall with chian pulley based air lock system.

Water Pollution Management:

However, during rains the water flows through the slopes of the M.L. area and across the

mine lease boundary and joins a natural drainage.

The rainwater that collects in the mine pit bottom during the rainy season will be utilized for

water spraying on the haul roads and mining area. This water will also be used for the

plantation in and around the Mine Lease area.

The total water requirement will be 11.5 KLD which will be utilized from nearby bore well

and treated water from septic tank. The usage will be as follows:

• Spraying/Sprinkling on dumps, haulage roads - 4.0 KLD

• Plantation - 3.0 KLD

• Domestic Use - 1.5 KLD

• Wet Drilling - 3.0 KLD

� The following that flows in the core zone will be routed adequately through channels

to avoid any erosion and contamination.

� The mine pit water collected due to rains will be utilized for water spraying on the

haul roads and for watering plantation.

The wastewater generated from the domestic usage will be fed to septic tank followed by

soak pit.

Garland drain and retention wall will be provided.

Noise Environment:

There will be intermittent noise levels while usage of jack hammers. The noise levels are

expected to be below 75dB. This will however be for very short duration. No mining

activities are planned during night time. A thick green belt will be developed to act as noise

attenuator. The management plan for controlling noise pollution is envisaged as follows.

The noise generated is very much minimum as the Quartz is majority of manual and

minimum Vehicular Traffic.

� The machinery will be maintained properly to reduce the noise levels.

� The protective noise reducing gear like earmuffs, earplugs will be provided by the

company.

� Proper maintenance of equipment.

� Machinery will be fitted with properly designed noise generating acoustic silencers.

� Providing noise insulation/padding wherever practicable.

� Proper maintenance and periodic lubrication of noise generating parts of the

machines.

� Provision of thick plantation in and around the mine is planned in order to reduce the

noise and prevent it from reaching to surrounding habitation areas.

Manual Picking:

Boulder crusher ranges:

� 10-30 mm

� 30-100 mm

� 100-200 mm

Will be upgraded to bag filter.

S.No. Equipment Noise Levels

(dB)

(when no

control

measures)

Control Measures Noise Levels

(dB)

(With

controllability)

1. Air

Compressor

90-95 • Attenuate radiated compressor

noise by erecting a sound curtain

at compressor mounted area.

• Control reflected noise from the

ceiling by adding a roof to the

sound curtain wall,

15-25% reduction

• Reduce reflected noise by adding

acoustical absorption.

• .

2. Metal

Crusher

87-96 • Resilient mountings, chute

linings, acoustic curtains,

lagging, covers etc can bring

about useful reductions in noise

levels

• Reducing sound radiating

surfaces e.g use mesh guards

instead of plate metal;

15-25%

reduction

3. Excavator 85-90 • Engine Exhaust silencers

• Retro-fitting existing equipment

with damping materials

• Mufflers, or enclosures;

• Erecting barriers and

Maintenance

• Vibration isolation e.g of

operators’ cabins and vehicle

cabs

15-25%

reduction

4. Blasting 110-120 • By implementing controlled

blasting

• The adequate covering of

detonating cord, if it is used with

at least 0.6 m of material, can

reduce noise levels.

• More common now is the use of

in-hole initiation, or the use of

non-electric (shock tube)

initiation techniques, and

substantial noise reductions can

be achieved by this method.

15-25%

reduction

5. Tippers

Movement

90-100 • Development of greenbelt in the

periphery of mine and all along

the haul roads.

• Vehicle movements on site are

controlled and adequately

supervised.

• Restruction of speed

15-25%

reduction

IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION PHASE

Impacts during construction phase:

S.No. Components Aspect Potential Impact

Constructional Phase

1. Topography &

Geology

Site development No significant adverse

Impacts

2. Soil Construction activity leading to

top soil removal & erosion

Minor negative impact

3. Landuse &

Aesthetics

Land Development Positive impact

4. Water Quality Surface runoff from project site;

Improper debris disposal;

Discharge of sewage from labour

camp.

Short term, but no

significant negative impact.

5. Ambient Air

Quality

Dust emissions from site

preparation, excavation, material

handling and other construction

activities at site.

Short term minor negative

impact inside the site

premises. No negative

impact outside the site.

6. Noise Noise generated from construction

activities, operation of

construction equipment and

traffic.


impact near noise

generation sources inside

premises. No significant

impact on ambient noise

levels at sensitive

receptors.

7. Ecology

Flora and

Fauna

The area is hill & rocky terrain.

Hence only small bushes are

present.


impact

8. Socio economy Increased job opportunity.

Economy related to semiskilled

expected to boom.

Overall positive impact

9. Traffic Pattern Haul truck movement and

possibility of traffic congestion

outside on sector road.


10. Solid Waste Waste will be generated from

construction activities.

Proper disposal plan will be

implemented. No adverse

impact.

Impacts during operation phase:

S.No. Components Aspect Potential Impact

Operational Phase 1. Water Usage Total domestic water of over 1.2

KLD for expansion will be used

during operation phase.

Source of water will be

supply through water

tankers.

No significant adverse

impact 2. Water Quality Domestic effluent will be dispose

to septic tank followed by soak

pit.

No significant adverse

impact

3. Ambient Air

Quality

Particulate and gaseous emissions

from DG sets and vehicle

movement.

Fugitive dust due to mining

operations

The impacts will be

localized by implementing

dust suppression system for

fugitive dust , sprinkling of

water all along the haul

roads , dust control

measures at crusher by

implementing bag house

will reduce negative

impact. 4. Noise Noise from vehicle movement and

operation of diesel generator sets

during power failure located in

basement for common area

lighting & lift in case of Energy

Centre fails


inside premises. No

significant impact at

sensitive receptors.

5. Ecology

Flora and Fauna

Land use change No negative impact.

6. Socio economy Increased job opportunity. Better

social infrastructure such as better

connectivity.

Overall positive impact

7. Traffic Pattern Mine road which is well

connected to state highway.

Only additional 12-15

trucks will ply due to this

there will not be any

impact on traffic pattern 8. Solid Waste Rejected waste will be used for

plantation, roads, filling ditches

and reclamation of the pit at the

time of closure, road development

etc.

Biodegradable and non bio

degradable solid waste will be

sold to the authorized vendors.

No negative impact

GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

The development of greenbelt in the peripheral buffer zone of the mine lease area will be

undertaken well before the starting of the mining activity.

Green Belt has been recommended as one of the major component of Environmental

Management Plan, which will improve ecology, environment and quality of the surrounding

area.

Plantation will be done along the haulage roads and the unused area in the M.L. area will be

developed with green cover. Suitable advice on this plantation activity will be consulted with

the local Forest Department along with measures to ensure good survival rate

Concepts of Green Belt Development

The concepts of Green Belt Plantation scheme are

1. Nature of Pollutants

2. Emission Levels

3. Maximum Impact zone

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF SPECIES

Species to be selected should fulfill the following specific requirements of the area

- Availability of seed material

- Tolerance to specific conditions or alternatively wide adapts ability to eco-

physiological conditions.

- Rapid growth

- Capacity to endure water stress and climatic extremes after initial establishment

- Differences in height, growth habits

- Pleasing appearance

- Providing shade

- Ability of fixing atmospheric Nitrogen

- Improving waste lands.

DESIGN OF GREEN DEVELOPMENT

The greenbelt shall be developed around the plant to act as a sink for pollutants, attenuation

of noise levels and improvement in aesthetic quality of the plant. Green belt over an extent of

1.0 Ha present in the mine site. We are trying to develop green belt in the mine in addition to

the 1.0 Ha plantation present in the site.

The following criteria shall be adopted in the design of greenbelt for expansion:

1. Generally fast growing trees should be planted as otherwise it will take many years

for other types of trees to attain their full height.

2. Trees will be planted along the road side in such a way that there is no direct line of

sight when viewed from appoint outside the foliage perimeter.

3. Trees growing up to 10 m or more in height with thick perennial foliage should be

planted around the plant.

4. Sensitive species such as magnifier indica should be planted in patches along

theentire greenbelt to work as an indicator of pollution.

5. Trees shall be planted staggeredly in each row (minimum three rows encircling the

perimeter of the plant).

6. Tree trunk being free foliage up to a height of 2 to 3 m, it is advisable to grow shrubs

in front of trees to give coverage to the open portion.

7. Greenbelt will be developed all around the plant area with a width of 10 m.

8. Greenbelt will be developed around the plant except wherever buildings and other

structures.

9. Local Plant species will used for development of green belt.

Socio-Economic Environment

Agriculture and sheep breeding are important profession of the people living in the village

besides involving themselves in quarrying activity. There is no adverse Socio Economic

Impact on the persons in the villages due to the quarrying operations. There is a positive

impact of the quarry operations on the socio economic standards of the villagers. The

quarrying activity in this area improved the socio-economic status of the local people by

virtue direct and indirect employment. The management is also participating actively in the

Corporate Social Responsibility schemes by grouping with other quarry managements or

individually, depending on the merits of the service.

Safety and Environment

The proponent will provide all necessary provisions stipulated under the Factories Act and

mines act. In addition a safety committee will be formed and manned by equal participants

from Management and Workers.

The mining in this area does not involve any hazardous methods. The applicant is providing

First Aid facilities at mine site.

• The management firmly believes in the concept of safety and environmentally

sustainable growth. The authorities and staff are very much concern in Environment

issues.

• The management is going to develop scientifically designed green belt around the

premises to mitigate air and noise pollution impacts on the surroundings.

• The management proposed to monitor ambient air as per APPCB guidelines.

• All the employees are provided with personal protective equipment such as helmets,

hand gloves, safety shoes, goggles and apron as per their place of work.

• The management will provide safety training to all employees periodically and

regularly.

POST PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular monitoring of

various environmental components is necessary. The mine manager will take care of

Environmental Management activities with objectives as

• To implement control/mitigation measures

• To monitor this implementation process

• To determine and improve the efficiency of the implemented measures

• To identify any other unforeseen effect on environment not covered hereby and

• To inspect and maintain the plantation survival rate, regular cleaning drains, channels

and water logged ponds and improve the drainage system and retaining walls over

certain timelines.

Regular monitoring of various environmental parameters shall be carried out through third

party to ascertain the following points:

• Status of air, noise, water, land pollution within the plant and in its vicinity;

• Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution; and

• To assess and monitor environmental impacts periodically.

• The frequency of monitoring will be done as per norms.

PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES:

Existing Project Cost: 35.0 Lakhs

The envisaged maximum annual production of Quartz in a year is estimated to be 71166 Tons

per annum for expansion.

The expansion cost of the project : 95.0 Lakhs

EMP Cost : 9.5 Lakhs

List of Machinery & Infrastructure proposed:

SI.NO. Machinery Cost

1. Tippers-02 No’s 40.0 Lakhs

2. Water Tanker – 01 No 15.0 Lakhs

3. Drilling Compressor – 01 No 5.0 Lakhs

4. Crusher Bag House 10.0 Lakhs

5. Amenities 5.0 Lakhs

6. Roads 7.0 Lakhs

7. Green belt 8.0 Lakhs

8. Miscellaneous 5.0 Lakhs

CSR Activities done in 2017 year:

SI.NO. Activity Cost

1. Govt. High School Compound wall

(Vaggampalli Village)

4.0 Lakhs

2. Govt. High School functions

(Vaggampalli)

0.3 Lakhs

3. Plantation with fencing along state

highway – 54 for 1500 m distance

7.0 Lakhs

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