valayam village, vanimel panchayat, vadakara taluk...

The Director- IA. I I (M), Dt. 21-03-2018 Ministry of Environment, Forests & Cl imate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi-110 003. Sub.:- Environmental Clearance - Proposed “Building Stone Mine” situated at

Valayam Village, Vanimel Panchayat, Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala in an area of 5.1070 ha. - B2 Category – No duly constituted SEIAA/SEAC, Kerala – Application - Reg.

Respected Sir, In regards to above, we would l ike to inform you that above mentioned project having mining lease area of 5.1070 ha. i.e. less than 50 ha., hence categorized as ‘B2’ as per Notif icat ion dt. 15-01-2016. The tenure of the SEAC/SEIAA Kerala was expired on 18-03-2018 and the new SEIAA/SEAC for Kerala is yet to constitute. In the absence of duly constituted State Environment Impact Assessment (SEIAA) / State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) Kerala our proposed project can be considered as Category “B” project in the Central level as per EIA Notification . In this connection, please f ind enclosed the following for your perusal:-

1. Duly f i l led Form–1 as per Appendix–I under EIA Notif icat ion, 2006. 2. Pre-feasibi l i ty report (PFR) of the project prepared as per the guidelines of MoEF

vide O.M. dt. 30-12-2010

3. Mining plan approved by the Distr ict Geologist, Mining & Geology Department, Govt. of Kerala (authorized agency of the concerned State Government)

We request your good self to k indly consider our proposal in the next EAC meeting for appraisal for obtaining Environmental Clearance at the ear l iest. Thanking you,

Yours respectfully,

For MALAYORAM ROCK PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.

P. Bhasi Alias Raamu (Managing Director)

Encl. :- As above

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FORM - 1

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APPENDIX I

(See paragraph – 6)

FORM - 1

I Basic Information

S. No. Item : Details

1. Name of the Project : Environmental Clearance for Masonry Stone Mine

(Minor Mineral Quarry) project of M/s Malayoram Pvt.

Ltd. with mine lease area of 5.107 ha.

2. S. No. in the schedule : 1(a)

3. Proposed capacity/ area/ length/

tonnage to be handled /command

area/ lease area /number of wells

to be drilled

: Proposed Capacity 90,000 MTA

Area 5.107 hectares

Mineable reserves 10,61,820 MT

Life of Mine About 12 years

4. New/ Expansion / Modernization : New Quarry Project

5. Existing capacity/ Area etc. : Not Application (New Quarry Project)

6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' : Category ‘B’ as per EIA Notification, 2006 as amended

on 01/12/2009. The tenure of SEIAA, Kerala expired on

18-03-2018. Therefore, since there is no duly constituted

SEIAA, Kerala the application is submitted at MoEF as

per provision of clause 4 (iii) of EIA Notification, 2006.

Further categorized as B2 (mine lease area between

5 ha. to 25 ha.) with proposed mine lease area 5.107 ha.

which is more than 5 ha. but less than 25 ha. The

cluster certificate is attached as Appendix-A. As per

the said certificate, there is no quarry within 500 m.

radius from the proposed site.

7. Does it attract the general

condition? If yes, please specify.

: No

8. Does it attract the specific

condition? If yes, please specify.

: No

Location : The proposed building stone quarry project is situated at

Sy. Nos. 242/P, Valayam Village, Vadakara Taluk,

Kozhikode District, Kerala for an area of 5.107 ha. The

geographical location of the mine with respect to the

pillar boundary area is given below:-

Latitude (N) 10°47'04.24" to 11°47'56.04"

Longitude (E) 75°43'39.73" to 75°43'27.77"

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Plot/ Survey/ Khasra no. : Sy. Nos. 242/P

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Land status :

Private own land (5.107 ha.). The copy of land

assignment certificate issued by Village Officer is

attached at Appendix-B.

Village : Valayam Village,

Tehsil : Vadakara Taluk,

District : Kozhikode District

State : Kerala

10. Nearest Railway station/ Airport

along with distance in kms.

: Particulars Name Distance

(From lease)

Railway

Station

Vadakara, 30 km., SW

Airport Calicut Int. Airport,

Karipur,

95 km., S

11. Nearest Town, City, District

Headquarters along with distance

in kms.

: Particulars Name Distance, Direction

(From lease)

Kallachi 14 km., S

Vilanagadu 3 km., SE

Nearest Town

Vanimel 7.5 km., SW

12. Village Panchayat, Zilla Parishad,

Municipal Corporation, Local body

(Complete postal address with

telephone no. to be given).

: Village Office address :-

Village Officer, Valayam Village Office,

Valayam P.O., Kallachi (via),

Kozhikode, Kerala – 673517.

Panchayat Office address :-

Panchayat Secretary, Valayam Panchayath,

Valayam P.O., Kallachi (via),

Kozhikode, Kerala - 673517

Tel. No. 0496-2460191

13. Name of the applicant : M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd.

14. Registered address : M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd.

Door No. 33/966, Kumballapilly Road, Vennala P.O.,

Chalikkavattom, Kochi, Kerala-682028.

Address for correspondence

Name : Mr. P. Bhasi Alias Raamu

Designation (Owner / Partner /

CEO)

: Managing Director

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Address : Mr. P. Bhasi Alias Raamu, Managing Director,

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M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd.

House No. 7/444 A, Padikkal House,

Manappuram Road, Peramangalam P.O.,

Thrissur District, Kerala-680545.

Pin Code : 680545

E-mail : [email protected]

Telephone no. : Mobile No. 09447053777 Ph. No. 04885-262150

Fax No. : Nil

16. Details of alternative sites

examined, if any. Location of

these sites should be shown on a

Toposheet.

: The current proposal is for the building stone quarry and

mineral specific hence no alternate site was examined.

17. Interlinked projects : The proposed quarry project will be interlinked with

Crusher Unit proposed within the complex.

18. Whether separate application of

interlinked project has been

submitted?

: No, for the crusher unit, Environmental Clearance is not

required.

19. If yes, date of submission : Not applicable

20. If no, reason : No, for the crusher unit, Environmental Clearance is not

required.

21. Whether the proposal involves

approval / Clearance under: if yes,

details of the same and their

status to be given.

(a) The Forest (Conservation)

Act, (1980)?

(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act,

1972?

(c) The C.R.Z. Notification,

2011?

:

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

22. Whether there is any Government

Order / Policy relevant / relating to

the site:

: The following Govt. Orders / Policies are to be followed:-

�� Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2015.

�� Mines Act, 1952

�� Explosive Rules, 2008

�� Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994

�� Central Ground Water Authority

�� Water Pollution (Prevention & Control) Act, 1974

�� Air Pollution (Prevention & Control) Act, 1981

�� Environment Protection Act, 1986

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�� EIA Notification, 2006 / 2009

�� The Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest

Areas (Amendment) Act, 2007.

23. Forest land involved (hectare) : No

24. Whether there is any litigation

pending against the project and/or

land in which the project is

proposed to be set up?

(a) Name of the Court

(b) Case No.

(c) Orders / directions of the court,

if any and its relevance with

the proposed project.

: No litigation is pending against the lease area/ applicant

of the proposed lease area in any court of law.

25. Expected cost of the project : Rs. 3.5 Crores

*Capacity corresponding to sectoral activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing, mining lease

area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral exploration, length for linear

transport infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc.,)

II Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which

will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water

bodies, etc.)

S.

No.

Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities

/rates, wherever possible) with source of

information data

1.1

Permanent or temporary change on

land use, land cover or topography

including increase in intensity of

land use (with respect to local land

use plan)

Yes Land use: - The project site is private owned

land. There is expected to be change in the

land use as mining area in the core zone. The

highest elevation of the lease area is 445m

MSL and lowest is 310m MSL. As the

proposed area is hilly, the drainage is towards

NW to SE. However, any other significant

impact will be confined within the lease area.

1.2 Clearance of existing land,

vegetation and buildings?

Yes The part of proposed project is exposed rock

area and remaining land covered with native

trees, climbers, grass, shrubs, herbs etc. There

is no existing building in the proposed area.

1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The present land use as per the revenue record

is private owned land. The new land use

pattern will be as follows as per post

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operational use :-

1. Excavated Pit : 4.3810 ha. (4.2389 ha.

Reclaimed by plantation & 0.1421 ha.

converted into pond)

2. Green belt: 0.5766 ha.

3. Drainage : 0.1494 ha.

1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g.

bore holes, soil testing?

No Not applicable

1.5 Construction works? Yes Facilities like site office, labour quarters,

crusher unit and magazine area etc. will be

developed within the complex and will be

utilized.

1.6 Demolition works? No Not applicable

1.7 Temporary sites used for

construction works or housing of

construction workers?

No Not applicable

1.8 Above ground buildings, structures

or earthworks including linear

structures, cut and fill or

excavations.

Yes The proposed project activity involves about

86% of the pit area for exploiting the building

stone up to the conceptual phase. As the area

is devoid of any structures above ground so

there will not be any impact due to mining

activity.

The production will have in 4.3810 ha. area as

pit at the conceptual stage.

The extent of impact will however be confined

to lease area only.

1.9 Underground works including

mining or tunneling?

No There will be no underground mining activities.

The mining will be done by open cast semi-

mechanized method of mining.

1.10 Reclamation works? Yes At the end of life of mine, the total excavated

area will be 4.3810 ha. area as pit at the

conceptual stage and the same will be

reclaimed by plantation (4.2389 ha.) with a

pond area (0.1421 ha.).

1.11 Dredging? No Not Applicable

1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable

1.13 Production and manufacturing

processes?

Yes The mining will be done by semi - mechanized

opencast method as per approved Mining

Plan. It includes blasting, loading, transport

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and excavation activities.

� The working will be done by forming

benches of 5.0m (average) height.

� Mining will be started from the first year with

systematic working.

� The height & width of the bench will not be

kept more than 5 m to 6 m respectively.

� The mining will be done with the help of tools

such as drills, jack – hammer, compressors,

picks, excavators etc.

The impact on physical environment will be

significant and confined to lease area. There

will be change in land cover, topography &

vegetal cover as depicted in point no. 1.3

above.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or

materials?

Yes Facilities will be developed for :-

1. Mineral will be transported to designated

place.

2. Top soil and waste generated during the

plan period will be dumped outside the

mining area at pre determined place and will

be utilized over reclaimed areas for

plantation.

3. Overburden will be utilized within the pit for

lying of haul road and at the end, it will be

use for soil base for plantation.

1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal

of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes Solid Waste

A total quantity of 24,095 cu. m. of topsoil and

15,333 cu. m of over burden will 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. OB will be

utilized for laying internal haul road and will

form base in reclamation / plantation.

Liquid Effluent

The sewage to a tune of 1.6 KLD generated

from the mine office/labour quarters will be

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diverted to the septic tank followed by soak pit.

1.16 Facilities for long term housing of

operational workers?

Yes Labour quarters will be provided within the

complex but outside the proposed mining area.

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during

construction or operation?

Yes For the purposes of mining activities, existing

roads are sufficient. However, haul road will be

suitably developed within the proposed area.

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or

other transport infrastructure

including new or altered routes and

stations, ports, airports etc?

Yes For the purposes of mining activities, existing

roads are sufficient. However, haul road will be

suitably developed within the proposed area.

1.19 Closure or diversion of existing

transport routes or infrastructure

leading to changes in traffic

movements?

No Not Applicable

1.20 New or diverted transmission lines

or pipelines?

No Not Applicable

1.21 Impoundment, damming,

culverting, realignment or other

changes to the hydrology of water

courses or aquifers?

Yes The run-off from the lease area will be suitably

collected through channels and will be stored in

storm water pond for further utilization in Mine/

proposed Crusher units. However, all measures

will be taken to not to disturb the natural

drainage system of the surrounding area.

1.22 Stream crossings? No Not applicable

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water

from ground or surface waters?

Yes The water to a tune of 2 KLD will be drawn from

the wells for domestic purpose.

1.24 Change in water bodies or the land

surface affecting drainage or run -

off?

No There will be no change in water bodies. The

change in the land surface due to mining will

not affect the surface drainage or run off.

1.25 Transport of personnel or materials

for construction, operation or

decommissioning?

Yes Vehicles will be engaged for mineral and

material transport. About 20 trips of 15 T

capacity will be utilized for transporting the

mineral on daily basis.

1.26 Long-term dismantling or

decommissioning or restoration

works?

Yes At the end of life of mine, excavated pit will be

backfilled and reclaimed and rehabilitated by

plantation with native species so as to restore

the natural eco-system.

1.27 Ongoing activity during

decommissioning which could have

an impact on the environment?

Yes At the end of life of mine, reclamation of the

area will be carried out. Suitable plantation with

shrubs, herbs & trees will be done as a part of

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eco-restoration work.

1.28 Influx of people to an area in either

temporarily or permanently?

Yes Due to the mining activity and due to the

attached ancillary unit, there will be workers

attracted to the project area. It is proposed to

employ 30 persons in the project.

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable

1.30 Loss of native species or genetic

diversity?

Yes Due to the mining activities, there will be loss of

some native species and vegetation. However,

some of these species will be planted at the

end use for eco-restoration.

1.31 Any other actions? No Nil

Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land,

water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in

short supply):-

2.

Information/ checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped or

agricultural land (ha)

Yes The lease area consists of 5.107 ha. which is

private land and rocky land with native tree

species.

2.2 Water (expected source &

competing users) unit: KLD

Yes The daily water demand will be only 16 KLD.

Well water to meet the drinking water and other

domestic water requirement about 2 KLD of the

workers and the staff.

A storm water collection pond for meeting the

water requirements of ancillary units and other

dust separation systems will be developed.

2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes It is a mining project for excavation of building

stone. Production will be about 90,000 MTA.

This product is available in abundance in

Kerala and some other states and is being

used in construction of roads and buildings.

2.4 Construction material – stone,

aggregates, sand / soil (expected

source – MT)

Yes The small scale infrastructure facilities like mine

office, labour shed, crusher unit, canteen, etc.

will be developed within own property.

2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not applicable

2.6 Energy including electricity and

fuels (source, competing users)

Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)

Yes Electricity:-

The total power requirement will be 75 kW,

which will be drawn from diesel engine.

Fuel Quantity – 16 to 20 lt/ hr.

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2.7 Any other natural resources (use

appropriate standard units)

Yes Use of solar energy for external lightings.

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which

could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual

or perceived risks to human health.

S. No.

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/ No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

3.1 Use of substances or materials,

which are hazardous (as per

MSIHC rules) to human health or

the environment (flora, fauna, and

water supplies)

Yes Nitrate mixture which is an explosive substance

and is hazardous. Also the detonators used for

blasting is a hazardous chemical. However, a

limited quantity in compliance with Explosives

Act will be stored in the magazine for safety of

the workers.

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease

or affect disease vectors (e.g.

insect or water borne diseases)

No Not applicable

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by

changing living conditions?

Yes The present project will directly / indirectly

develop the area by providing employment

opportunities. With the proposed development

in and around the area there will be many

supporting facilities / infrastructure eventually

leading to the development of the area.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who

could be affected by the project e.g.

hospital patients, children, the

elderly etc.,

No The nearest habitation is located at about

125 m. (SE) ; all necessary measures will be

taken to operate the mine in compliance with

air, water, noise and vibration standards from

time to time.

3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning

(MT/month)

S.

No.


confirmation

Yes/

No


/ rates, wherever possible) with source of

information data

4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes

Yes About 24,095 cu.m of top soil and 15,333 cu.m.

of overburden will be generated from the

proposed mine.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or

commercial wastes)

Yes The municipal solid waste generated from the

labour quarter will be suitably disposed along

with reclamation or back filling.

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4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per

Hazardous Waste Management

Rules)

Yes Negligible in quantity like used oil which will be

disposed to the local recyclers.

4.4 Other industrial process wastes. No Not applicable

4.5 Surplus product. No Not applicable

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge

from effluent treatment.

Yes The sludge generated from the septic tank on a

periodical basis will be dried and will be used

as manure in plantation.

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes. No Not applicable

4.8 Redundant machinery or

equipment.

No Not applicable

4.9 Contaminated soils or other

materials.

No Not applicable

4.10 Agricultural wastes. No Not applicable

4.11 Other solid wastes. No Not applicable

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

S.

No.

Information/ Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No



information data

5.1 Emissions from combustion of

fossil fuels from stationary or

mobile sources.

Yes Diesel engine emissions rates (Unit - g/kWhr)

are given below:

PM - 0.3; NOx - 9.2; CO - 3.5; HC - 1.3

Transportation: Movement of vehicles will

generate dust. The transportation activities on

unpaved area results in fugitive emissions to

the tune (Unit - kg/Veh.mT) of 1.261 for PM10

and 0.126 for PM2.5 (USEPA-AP42 series).

Gaseous Emission rate (Unit - g/kWh) due to

transportation:

CO - 5.45; HC - 0.78; NOx - 5.0

All measures will be taken to restrict the

emission within CPCB norms.

5.2 Emissions from production

processes.

Yes The proposed production will be 90,000 MTA.

Dust is the main pollutant, which will be

generated mainly from mining activities (drilling,

blasting & excavation) and vehicle movement.

The different measures taken to control dust

emissions are given below:-

� Water sprinkling on haul roads

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� Wet drilling

� Limiting the speed of the vehicles

� Regular maintenance of vehicles/

equipments

� Loaded Trucks will be covered with

tarpaulin sheets during transportation

� Greenbelt development

5.3 Emissions from materials handling

including storage or transport.

Yes There will be fugitive emissions generated

during material handling, transportation, loading

and unloading etc. Regular water sprinkling on

haul road will suppress the dust particles and

prevent them from getting air-borne.

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.

5.4 Emissions from construction

activities including plant and

equipment

No Not applicable

5.5 Dust or odors from handling of

materials including construction

materials, sewage and waste.

Yes There is no odor from handling of material.

Only dust will be generated from transportation

& handling materials. The dust emission will be

controlled by adopting suitable measures viz.

water sprinkling, plantation, making enclosures

& maintaining roads. Personnel Protective

Equipment (PPE’s) will be provided to the

workers. Periodical medical examination will be

arranged to the employees at intervals of not

more than 5 years.

5.6 Emissions from incineration of

waste

No Not applicable

5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in

open air (e.g. slash materials,

construction debris)

No Not applicable

5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not applicable

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat

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S.

No.

Information/ Checklist

confirmation

Yes

/ No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/

rates, wherever possible) with source of

information data

6.1 From operation of equipment e.g.

engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes Mining operation is being carried out by semi-

mechanized method. However based on

production capacity mining equipments

configuration with expected noise levels (in

dB(A)) will be as under:-

Excavator - 95 - 100

Compressor - 81

Tippers/ Trucks - 84 - 86

Mobile Crane - 83

Mitigation Measures:-

� Maintenance of machinery

� Enclosed cabins in excavator

� Earmuff & earplug

� Periodical medical checkup

� Noise level maintained to 85dB(A)

6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not applicable

6.3 From construction or demolition No Not applicable

6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Controlled Blasting (Milli second electric)

technique will be adopted to restrict PPV

levels well below DGMS standards of <15 mm/

sec at all times. The blasting will be done at

designated hours i.e. 10:00 am & 3:00 pm.

6.5 From construction or operational

traffic

Yes Due to vehicular traffic and material

transportation within the lease area, noise will

be generated. However, the expected noise

levels will be well maintained within the DGMS

and CPCB norms.

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not applicable

6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or

into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:-

S.

No.

Information / Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No



information data

7.1 From handling, storage, use or

spillage of hazardous materials

No NFO Mixture is proposed to be used for

blasting purpose. Due care will be taken to

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avoid risk during handling, storage, use or

spillage of explosives.

7.2 From discharge of sewage or other

effluents to water or the land

(expected mode and place of

discharge)

No There is no risk of contamination of land and

water due to discharge of untreated

wastewater. However, no sewage will be

discharged in the open land causing the

contamination to ground water. The wastewater

generated will be channelized in the septic tank

followed by soak pit.

7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted

to air into the land or into water

No During operation phase there will be mainly

dust emissions from excavation, loading,

unloading, mineral handling, transportation and

mobile sources. Measures like controlled

blasting, water sprinkling, green belt

development etc. will be adopted to minimize

the same.

7.4 From any other sources No There will not be any other sources, which will

contaminate land and water resources.

7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up

of pollutants in the environment

from these sources?

No Nothing will be significant.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the project, which could affect

human health or the environment.

S.

No.


confirmation

Yes

/ No



information data

8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires

etc. from storage, handling, use or

production of hazardous

substances

Yes The stone quarry mine will result in increase in

frequency of blasting for mining the mineral.

However, controlled blasting with optimum charge

of holes will be carried out to loosen the rock.

Explosion hazards are envisaged due to

mishandling of explosives. Explosives will be

handled with utmost care in compliance of

conditions imposed by Chief Controller of

Explosive & Metalliferous Mines Regulation, 1961.

NFO mixture, slurry explosive, safety fuse, and

detonators will be used for blasting.

8.2 From any other causes

Yes The risks of accidents are envisaged due to the

operation of equipments, failure of mine pit etc.

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Pit slope will be kept at 45°. Face slope will be

kept at 70°. No loose stone will be allowed near

the edges of excavation and along the sites of

haul road. However, good safety practices will

be adopted at the site. All precautionary

measures will be adopted and use of protective

equipments will be mandatory. However, for

minor accidents first aid measures will be

provided at site.

8.3 Could the project be affected by

natural disasters causing

environmental damage (e.g

Floods, earthquakes, landslides,

cloudburst etc)?

Yes Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as per

BMTPC, vulnerability atlas seismic zone of

India IS: 1893-2002.

There is no history of flood, earthquake, cloud

burst and landslide reported so far.

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

S.

No.

Information/ Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

9.1 Lead to development of supporting

cities, ancillary development or

development

stimulated by the project which

could have impact on the

environment e.g.:

• Supporting infrastructure (roads,

power supply, waste or waste

water treatment, etc.)

• housing development

• extractive industries

• supply industries

• other

Yes The proposed project will directly / indirectly

develop the area by providing employment

opportunities. With the proposed development

in and around the area there will be many

supporting facilities/ infrastructure eventually

leading to the development of the area.

9.2 Land to after use of the site, which

could have an impact on

environment.

Yes The land used will be reclaimed and

rehabilitated by backfilling the pits by plantation

and water body. Plantation and afforestation

will add to the improvement in environment and

aesthetic beauty of the area.

9.3 Set a precedent for later

developments.

Yes There will be other ancillary developments

which spring up due to the coming of the

project, resulting in setting a precedent for later

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development.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to

proximity to other existing or

planned projects with similar

effects.

No Not Applicable

Environmental Sensitivity

S. No.

Areas Name/ Identity

Aerial distance (within 15 km) proposed project location boundary

1 Areas protected under

international conventions,

national or local legislation for

their ecological, landscape,

cultural or other related value

Yes Local legislation -

Kottiyur Reserve Forest – about 12 km, NE

2 Areas which are important or

sensitive for ecological reasons -

Wetlands, watercourses or other

water bodies, coastal zone,

biospheres, mountains, forests

Yes Water bodies :-

Mahe River – 2 km., E

Poovathangadi thodu – within 100 m. E

Poothamabara Puzha – 11 km., SE

Kuttiyadi River – 15 km., S

Ancharakandi River – 5.8 km., N

Kabini River – 14 km., SE

Mountains :-

Banasura hills – 8 km., NE

Forests :-

Kannavam Noorakalu Forest – 105 m., E

Kottiyur Reserve Forest – 12 km., NE

Thondernadu forest – 9 km., E

3 Areas used by protected,

important or sensitive species

of flora or fauna for breeding,

nesting, foraging, resting, over

wintering, migration

No None within the study area

4 Inland, coastal, marine or

underground waters

Yes Charnockit Aquifer system – within the project

area (Secondary data)

5 State, National boundaries No None within the study area

III

6 Routes or facilities used by the

public for access to recreation or

other tourist, pilgrim areas

Yes Routes for access to recreation :-

Manathavadi-Iritty - 8 km., NE

Kuttiyadi-Manathavadi Highway -11 km., SE

Kuttiyadi-Koothuparambu - 12 km., W

Kallachi-Vilanganad road - 4.5 km. SW

Recreation/ tourist areas :-

17

Thiriyakayam Water falls – 1.8 km., S

Abhayagiri Hill station – 3.8 km. NW

Vazhamala – 5.5 km., NW

Kumbalachola – 3.5 km., S

Kannavam Water Falls – 5 km., NW

Kuttiyadi View point – 11 km., SW

7 Defense installations No None within the study area

8 Densely populated or built-up

area

Yes Nearest town :-

Vilanagadu – 3 km., SE

Vanimel – 7.5 km., SW

Tripangottur – 8 km., W

Kallachi – 14 km., S

9 Areas occupied by sensitive

man-made land uses (hospitals,

schools, places of worship,

community facilities)

Yes Hospitals :-

Rahma Iqra Community hospital – 13 km., S

Primary Health Centre – 6.5 km., SW

Schools :-

St. George High School – 4 km., SE

Govt. Welfare LP School Velliyod – 0.7 km., W

Worship places :-

Chelalakavu Bagavathi temple – 2 km., S St. Mary’s Church Abhyagiri - 3.5 km., NW St. Thomas Church Paloor – 3.5 km., W Mosque , Marukulam – 3 km., S Community Facilities :- Gram Panchayat office – about 8 km., SW Village Office – about 8.5 km., SW

10 Areas containing important, high

quality or scarce resources

(ground water resources,

surface resources, forestry,

agriculture, fisheries, tourism,

minerals)


11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)


12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

Earth

Quake

Zone

Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as par

BMTPC, Vulnerability atlas Seismic zone of

India IS: 1893-2002.

CLUSTER CERTIFICATE Appendix-A

1

LAND ASSIGNMENT CERTIFICATE Appendix-B

PROJECT : Masonry Stone Mine (Quarry project) PRE - FEASIBILTY REPORT

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD.

PROJECT FEASIBILITY REPORT

( PFR )

BUILDING STONE QUARRY

(MINOR MINERAL) PROJECT

OF

M/s MALAYORAM ROCK PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.

SITE AT

VALAYAM VILLAGE, VADAKARA TALUK,

KOZHIKODE DISTRICT, KERALA


APPLICANT : M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd. 2


INDEX

SN Contents Page

Nos.

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5

1.1 Salient features & environmental setting of the project 5

1.2 Production & reserve 7

1.3 Top soil & overburden 7

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION 8

2.(i) Identification of project and project proponent 8

2.(ii) Brief description of the Nature of the project 8

2.(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the Country and or Region 8

2.(iv) Demand – Supply Gap 9

2.(v) Imports Vs. Indigenous Production 9

2.(vi) Export Possibility 9

2.(vii) Domestic / Export Markets 9

2.(viii) Employment generation (Direct & Indirect) due to the project 9

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 10

3.(i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects 10

3.(ii) Location (map showing General Location, Specific Location & Project boundary &

Project site layout) with coordinates

10

3.(iii) Details of Alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site,

particularly the environmental considerations

10

3.(iv) Size or magnitude of operation 11

3.(v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram / flow chart showing the

project layout, components of the project etc should be given)

11

a. Proposed method of mining 12

b. Open cast mining 12

c. Salient features of mining method 12

d. Extent of mechanization 12

e. Drilling 13

f. Blasting 13

g. Explosive used 13




h. Storage of explosive 13

3.(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of

final products, mode of transport of raw materials and financial provisions

13

a. Mineral reserves 14

b. Yearwise production details 16

c. Mineral transportation 17

3.(vii) Resource optimization / recycling and reuse envisaged in the project 17

3.(viii) Availability of water its source, energy / power requirement & source 17

3.(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their

management / disposal

18

3.(x) Schematic representation of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA

purpose

18

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 19

4.(i) Connectivity 19

4.(ii) Land form, land use and land ownership 19

4.(iii) Topography (along with map) 20

4.(iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including

area under CRZ)), shortest distances from the periphery of project.

20

4.(v) Existing Infrastructure 21

4.(vi) Soil Classification 21

4.(vii) Climatic Data 21

4.(viii) Social Infrastructure Available 22

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 22

5.(i) Planning Concept (Type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town & Country

Planning / Development Authority Classification

22

5.(ii) Population Projection 23

5.(iii) Land Use Planning (Break-up along with green belt etc.) 23

5.(iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) 23

5.(v) Amenities / Facilities 23

6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 24

6.(i) Industrial Area (Processing Area) 24

6.(ii) Residential Area (Non-processing area) 24

6.(iii) Green belt 24

6.(iv) Social Infrastructure 24




6.(v) Connectivity (Traffic & Transportation Road / Rail etc.) 24

6.(vi) Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water) 24

6.(vii) Sewerage system 24

6.(viii) Industrial Waste Management 24

6.(ix) Solid Waste Management 24

6.(x) Power Requirement & Supply / Source 25

7.0 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R Plan) 25

7.(i) Policy to be adopted (Central / State) in respect of the project affected persons

including home oustees, land oustees and landless

25

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES 25

8.(i) Likely date of start of production and likely date of completion (time schedule for the

project will be given)

25

8.(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis of economic viability of project 26

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL 26

9.(i) Financial and Social Benefits with special emphasis on the benefits to the local

people including tribal population

26

LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexures Description

Annexure No. 1 Copy of Letter of Intent ( LOI ) / Mine Lease

Annexure No. 2 Photographs of the Site

Annexure No. 3 Route Map showing location of the project site

Annexure No. 4 Google map showing location of the project site

Annexure No. 5 Key map of the project site

Annexure No. 6 Topographical Contour Map

Annexure No. 7 Surface cum Geological Plan

Annexure No. 8 Production & Development Plan




1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The building Stone Quarry (Minor Mineral) project of M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt.

Ltd. at Sy. Nos. 242/P, Valayam Village, Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala for

an area of 5.107 ha. The project proponent possess Letter of Intent (LOI ) for the

proposed quarry project issued by Mining & Geology Department, Govt. of Kerala and

copy of the same is attached as Annexure No. 1.

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

categorized as category 'B'. As per O.M. dated 24/12/2013 by Ministry of Environment &

Forests, Govt. of India, all projects with mining area less than 25 hectares is classified as

Category B2.

The Eco-friendly Mining Plan prepared by an Indian Bureau of Mine (IBM) approved

Recognized Qualified Person (RQP) has been approved by Mining & Geology

Department, Govt. of Kerala. This Mining plan is based on the requirements under the

Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2015.

The land for the proposed quarry is a private owned land and the land is possessed in

the name of M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd. The targeted production of mine will

be 90,000 MTA. The estimated project cost will be about Rs. 3.5 Crores. The expected

life of mine estimated will be about 12 years. The mining operation will be carried out by

opencast semi-mechanized method as per the approved Mining Plan.

1.1 SALIENT FEATURES & ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE PROJECT

Particulars Details

Geographical Location Latitude (N) 10°47'04.24" to 11°47'56.04"

Longitude (E) 75°43'39.73" to 75°43'27.77"

Total Mine Lease area 5.107 hectare

Total area owned by the proponent 7.136 hectare

Status of the quarry Fresh quarry

Local name of the project area Nidumparambu

Project Site Toposheet No. 49M/9

Production 90,000 MTA

Geological Reserves 46,46,925 MT

Mineable Reserves 10,61,820 MT

Life of Mine 12 years




Estimated project cost Rs. 3.5 Crores

Man Power 30 Persons

Highest and lowest elevation 445 m. and 310m. MSL

Land use Private owned land with rocky area

Nearest habitation About 125 m. towards south east

Nearest Town Vilanagadu – 3 km., SE

Vanimel – 7.5 km., SW

Tripangottur – 8 km., W

Kallachi – 14 km., S

Stone Crusher / M sand Proposed within the site

Width of access road to the site 7m wide road

Nearest Airport Calicut Int. Airport, Karipur, 95 km., S

Nearest Highway / Major Roads Manathavadi-Iritty - 8 km., NE

Kuttiyadi-Manathavadi Highway -11 km., SE

Kuttiyadi-Koothuparambu - 12 km., W

Kallachi-Vilanganad road - 4.5 km. SW

Nearest Railway Station Vadakara, 30 km., SW

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 16 KLD in which 2 KLD

is for domestic purpose which would be sourced from well,

12 KLD for dust suppression in mine as well as ancillary units

and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and will be sourced from

storm water pond

Nearest Hospital / dispensary Rahma Iqra community hospital – about 13 km, S

Primary Health Centre – about 6.5 km., SW

Nearest Education facility St. George High School - 4 km., SE

Govt. Welfare LP School, Velliyod - about 0.7 km., W

Nearest Police Station Valayam, about 10 km., SW

Nearest Fire Station Kallachi, about 14 km., SW

Nearest Ambulance facility Vanimel, about 8 km., SW

Nearest Church / temple / mosque Church :-

� St. Mary’s Church, Abhyagiri – about 3.5 km., NW

� St. Thomas Church Paloor – about 3.5 km., W




Temple – Chelalakavu Bhagavathi temple – about 2 km., S

Mosque – Marukulam Mosque – about 3 km., S

Electrical installation like transformer

/HT or LT line

Vilangad, about 1 km., S

Nearest Mobile Towers Vilangad, about 2 km., SE

Ecological sensitive zone (National

Park, Sanctuary, Habitat for Migratory

Birds, Tiger Reserve)

None within the study area

Interstate Boundary None within the study area

Critically Polluted Area as identified

by CPCB


Defense installations None within the study area

Archeological Features None within the study area

Forests Kannavam Noorakallu forest – 105 m., E

Kottiyor Reserve forest – 12 km., NE

Thondernadu forest – 9 km., E

Nearest streams/ rivers/ water bodies

(from mine boundary)

Poovathangadi thod (drain) – within 100 m. , E

Mahe River – about 2.5 km. , E

Poothamabara Puzha – about 11 km., SE

Kuttiyadi River – About 15 km. , S

Ancharakandi River – about 5.8 km., N

Kabini river – about 14 km., SE

HLWG Report status Not falling in ESA

1.2 PRODUCTION & RESERVE

The estimated annual mining production will be 90,000 MTA and the mineable reserve

for the project is 10,61,820 MT. It is expected to employ about 30 Persons in the mining

operation. The mined material will be transported to crusher proposed to be installed

within the complex.

1.3 TOP SOIL & OVER BURDEN

A total quantity of 24,095 cu. m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining

operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped / stacked separately at

pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed

areas for plantation as part of eco-restoration.




About 15,333 cu. m. of overburden (OB) 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.

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.(i) IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT

The project is for obtaining Environment clearance for building stone mining project

(Minor Mineral Quarry). The quarry project is proposed by M/s Malayoram Rock

Products Pvt. Ltd. as Applicant. The lease area is private own land at Sy. Nos. 242/P,

Valayam Village, Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala for an area of 5.107 ha.

The project proponent posses LOI for the proposed quarry issued by Mining & Geology

Department, Govt. of Kerala and copy of the same is attached.

Name and address of the

Applicant

: Mr. P. Bhasi Alias Raamu, Managing Director

M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd.

Door No. 33/966, Kumballapilly Road,

Vennala P.O., Chalikkavattom,

Kochi, Kerala-682028.

2.(ii) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF THE PROJECT

M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd. proposes a building stone mine for dealing in

mining and trading of mineral. The main objective of the project is to carry the business

of prospecting, exploring, operating and working on quarries. The main market for

mineral is in Kozhikode District and other nearby districts in Kerala which are utilized it in

construction works of buildings and roads.

2.(iii) 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. 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 of roads, paving and many other exterior projects. It is also known as the

maintenance-free stone.

The main market for mineral is in Kozhikode & other nearby districts which are utilized in

construction works of buildings and roads.

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 gains in G.D.P. (Gross Domestic Product). A total of 30 Persons will be

employed in the mine. It will create employment (though marginally) for local population.

Applicant will pay royalty to Govt. of Kerala 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.

2.(iv) DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP

Masonry / Building Stone are an important component for the construction /

developmental work for all infrastructure development and building construction and

road construction activities. Demand of building stone shall be fulfilled by various end

users. During last few years, due to sudden increase in real estate activities and in

other infrastructural development activities, the demand of the building stone has further

enhanced the demand of building stone in the area. Therefore, there is a large

requirement of building stone in the project vicinity to meet the demand supply chain.

2.(v) IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION

Building stone product is an indigenous production. Therefore, this product is neither

exported nor imported.

2.(vi) EXPORT POSSIBILITY

The building stone is an indigenous product and hence there are no possibilities of

export.

2.(vii) DOMESTIC / EXPORT MARKETS

The rock produced from the quarry will be sent to the proposed crusher unit within

the complex attached to the quarry. The aggregate produced will be sold to the

contractors and to the consumers which are finally consumed locally for road (PWD

& Panchayat roads, State Highway & National Highway) & building construction

works. Fine Material will be sold to the hollow block / solid block manufactures.

2.(viii) EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT

The total numbers of employees including skilled, semi skilled and un-skilled workers

for the quarry project is expected to be about 30 Persons in which includes workers

for mine. The details of the employees / workers including their position in the

organization are also given below:-




Table 1: List of Employees and their Designations

Sr. No. NAME OF THE POST NOS.

1 Mines Manager / Asst. Mines Manager 1

2 Mines foreman 1

3 Other workers 28

TOTAL 30

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.(i) TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INTERDEPENDENT PROJECTS. This is a semi mechanized open cast stone mining project. Mineral will be used in the

construction works. Building construction and other infrastructural facilities are the areas,

where the material will be consumed. The quarry will be linked with a crusher unit

proposed within the complex. The fine mineral is sold to the vendors who manufacture

hollow block / solid block and hence they are interdependent projects attached to the

mining project.

3.(ii) LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, PROJECT BOUNDARY AND PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES The proposed building stone quarry is in private owned land at Sy. Nos. 242/P,

Valayam Village, Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala for an area of 5.107 ha.

The geographical location of the mine with respect to the boundary pillars of the lease

area (extreme most points) is given below:-

Latitude (N) 10°47'04.24" to 11°47'56.04"

Longitude (E) 75°43'39.73" to 75°43'27.77"

The photographs of the site will be taken from different locations and directions are

provided at Annexure No. 2. The route map showing location of the lease area is

provided at Annexure No. 3. The google map superimposed with project boundary

showing location of the lease area is provided at Annexure No. 4. The Key map of

the project site showing the location of quarry site is attached at Annexure No. 5.

The project site with boundary pillars and GPS Coordinates of the boundary pillars

are provided in Contour drawing attached at Annexure No. 6.

3.(iii) DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS. Quarrying activities are carried out based on local geology and availability of granite

building stone. The proposed site is a building stone quarry and mineral specific




hence no alternate site was examined. Moreover, the land is a private owned land

and hence no alternate site considered.

3.(iv) SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

The size and magnitude of the lease area is as given below:-

Table 2 : Size or Magnitude of operation

Sr. No. Particulars Details

1. Lease Area 5.107 hectares

2. Mineable Reserve 10,61,820 MT

3. Annual Production 90,000 TPA

4. Mine Waste Top soil = 24,095 cu.m. & OB = 15,333 cu.m

5. Life of Mine About 12 years

6. Total Man Power (Nos.) About 30 Persons

3.(v) PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM/

FLOW CHART SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT, COMPONENTS OF THE

PROJECT ETC.).

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

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

Cutting & Clearing of Shrubs / Trees

Removal & Stacking of Top soil & Overburden

Excavation by Drilling & Blasting

Rock Breaking & Transportation to Crusher

Crushing in Crusher

Segregation & Stacking

Dispatch to the end user




DESCRIPTION OF MINING OPERATIONS ( MANUFACTURING PROCESS)

a. PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING

It is proposed to undertake Open Cast Semi-Mechanized Mining which includes blasting,

loading, transportation of rubble and dispatch to the crusher.

b. OPEN CAST MINING

In the open cast mining, the bench height and width will be maintained at 5 to 6 m

respectively. Excavated material is transported to the crusher unit proposed within the

complex for further processing.

c. SALIENT FEATURES OF MINING METHOD

The salient features of proposed mining method are given below.

• The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 5 m and 6 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 445 m to 310 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 crusher and then to the destination /

market will be by tippers / trucks (15T capacity).

d. EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

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

Table 3 : List of equipments used

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

1. Back Hoe 1 50 HP

2. Rock Breaker 1 100 HP

3. Compressor (Chicago) 1 50 HP

4. Tippers/Trucks 2 -

5. Jack hammer 2 -




e. 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.

f. BLASTING

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

Mineral Regulation Act, 1961 (MMR) and with the permission of Director General of

Mines & Safety (DGMS).

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

holes of 1.5 to 2.5 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 250 g of explosives per hole is required. About 21-22 holes

per blast are proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about

5.50 kg/blast/day. Blasting shall be done during hour or tea time with in the day light

hours following all precautionary / safety measures.

g. 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 Delay/Electric detonators

h. STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVE

The magazine (explosive storage area) proposed within the complex.

3.(vi) 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 mining of Masonry / building 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 only. Tippers/ trucks will be used

for transportation to the end users.




a. MINERAL RESERVES

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

(blocked reserve) slope along with boundary in compliance with mineral concession

rules. The quantity of such kind of reserves is arrived as follows.

Table 4 : Reserve estimation details

BLOCKED RESERVES MINEABLE RESERVES

SECTION A-A'

BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON

425 25 110 2.5 6875 425 4 103 2.5 1030

420 60 110 2.5 16500 420 21 103 2.5 5407.5

415 87 110 2.5 23925 415 54 103 2.5 13905

410 112 110 2.5 30800 410 99 103 2.5 25492.5

405 137 110 2.5 37675 405 153 103 2.5 39397.5

400 162 110 2.5 44550 400 197 103 2.5 50727.5

395 187 110 2.5 51425 395 234 103 2.5 60255

390 212 110 2.5 58300 390 265 103 2.5 68237.5

385 237 110 2.5 65175 385 291 103 2.5 74932.5

380 262 110 2.5 72050 380 313 103 2.5 80597.5

375 386 110 2.5 106150 375 227 98 2.5 55615

370 455 110 2.5 125125 370 158 93 2.5 36735

SUB TOTAL 638550 SUB TOTAL 512332.5


SECTION B-B'


440 34 37 2.5 3145 440 8 37 2.5 740

435 80 37 2.5 7400 435 3 37 2.5 277.5

430 112 37 2.5 10360 430 12 37 2.5 1110

425 138 37 2.5 12765 425 26 37 2.5 2405

420 163 37 2.5 15077.5 420 41 37 2.5 3792.5

415 188 37 2.5 17390 415 57 37 2.5 5272.5

410 213 37 2.5 19702.5 410 72 37 2.5 6660

405 238 37 2.5 22015 405 88 37 2.5 8140

400 267 37 2.5 24697.5 400 100 37 2.5 9250

395 303 37 2.5 28027.5 395 104 37 2.5 9620

390 339 37 2.5 31357.5 390 109 37 2.5 10082.5

385 375 37 2.5 34687.5 385 121 37 2.5 11192.5




380 411 37 2.5 38017.5 380 174 37 2.5 16095

375 447 37 2.5 41347.5 375 231 37 2.5 21367.5

370 484 37 2.5 44770 370 253 37 2.5 23402.5

365 520 37 2.5 48100 365 266 37 2.5 24605

360 556 37 2.5 51430 360 278 37 2.5 25715

355 592 37 2.5 54760 355 289 37 2.5 26732.5

350 728 37 2.5 67340 350 200 37 2.5 18500

345 806 37 2.5 74555 345 169 37 2.5 15632.5

340 879 37 2.5 81307.5 340 188 37 2.5 17390

335 954 37 2.5 88245 335 196 37 2.5 18130

330 1028 37 2.5 95090 330 158 37 2.5 14615

325 1103 37 2.5 102027.5 325 186 37 2.5 17205

320 1176 37 2.5 108780 320 250 37 2.5 23125

315 1271 37 2.5 117567.5 315 258 35 2.5 22575

310 1412 37 2.5 130610 310 184 30 2.5 13800

SUB TOTAL 1370573 SUB TOTAL 367432.5


SECTION C-C'


430 55 83 2.5 11412.5 430 21 83 2.5 4357.5

425 91 83 2.5 18882.5 425 30 83 2.5 6225

420 128 83 2.5 26560 420 40 83 2.5 8300

415 166 83 2.5 34445 415 45 83 2.5 9337.5

410 201 83 2.5 41707.5 410 51 83 2.5 10582.5

405 237 83 2.5 49177.5 405 56 83 2.5 11620

400 272 83 2.5 56440 400 59 83 2.5 12242.5

395 307 83 2.5 63702.5 395 61 83 2.5 12657.5

390 343 83 2.5 71172.5 390 65 83 2.5 13487.5

385 378 83 2.5 78435 385 58 83 2.5 12035

380 453 83 2.5 93997.5 380 0 83 2.5 0

375 473 83 2.5 98147.5 375 0 83 2.5 0

370 498 83 2.5 103335 370 0 83 2.5 0

365 574 83 2.5 119105 365 22 71 2.5 3905

360 653 83 2.5 135497.5 360 101 66 2.5 16665

355 703 83 2.5 145872.5 355 173 61 2.5 26382.5

350 812 83 2.5 168490 350 160 56 2.5 22400

345 869 83 2.5 180317.5 345 93 51 2.5 11857.5




SUB TOTAL 1496698 SUB TOTAL 182055

TOTAL 3505820 TOTAL 1061820

Extra mineral blocked 79285 Extra mineral blocked 0.0

GRAND TOTAL 3585105 GRAND TOTAL 1061820

Summarized Reserves (in MT)

Geological reserve (A) 4646925

Mineral reserve blocked in 7.5 m Buffer zone (B) 460940

Mineral reserve blocked in Benches (C) 3044880

Mined out quantity (D) 0

Extra mineral blocked (E) 79285

Mineral reserve = A- B + C+ D+E 1061820

b. YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS

The applicant is proposed to produce building stone working for period of about 12 years

with a production of 90,000 TPA. The details of year wise production for the project is

given in Table below.:-

Table 5 : Year production of building stone

Year Bench Production (MT)

I 445-440 75,000

II 440-405 86,820

III 405-395 90,000

IV 395-390 90,000

V 390-385 90,000

VI 385-380 90,000

VII 380-375 90,000

VIII 375-370 90,000

IX 370-355 90,000

X 355-345 90,000

XI 345-320 90,000

XII 320-310 90,000

Total 10,61,820




c. MINERAL TRANSPORTATION

Loading of mineral from the quarry will be done by excavator and will be sent to the

crushing unit near the complex. Trucks / Tippers of 15 T will be used for

transportation of mineral from mine site to the crusher. It is expected that 20 trips will

be required on daily basis. For this, movement of truck per hour will be 4-5 only.

Thus, the impact due to movement of trucks from mine will be marginal and well

within the carrying capacity of the roads.

3.(vii) RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE

PROJECT

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

construction works. It is estimated that around 24,095 cu. m. of top soil will be

generated from the proposed project site, which will be properly stacked and will be

utilized for eco-restoration over the reclaimed areas in the post mine closure phase.

Also it is estimated that around 15,333 cu. m. of over burden 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 construct a storm water collection pond and de-siltation unit in the

lowest contour of the plot. The water requirement for sprinkling on sources of dust

emission, roads and for landscaping purposes can be met from the stored rain water

pond and thereby conserve the fresh water.

3.(viii) AVAILABILITY OF WATER ITS SOURCE, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT

AND SOURCE

WATER

The total water requirement for the proposed mining activity is 16 KLD. The detailed

breakup of the same is given below:-

S. No. Particulars Quantity (KLD) Source

1. Domestic purpose (mine and ancillary) 2 Open well

2. Dust Suppression / Water sprinkling at mine

and ancillary units

12

3. Green belt / Plantation 2

Storm water pond

Total 16




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

drinking water will be sourced from the open well and which will be treated /

disinfected before consumption. It is proposed to collect the storm water into the

Holding/ Siltation Tank by constructing appropriate channels all around the foot of hill

(garland drains). 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 daily water balance diagram of the unit is given below:-

POWER

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

Diesel Engine. The source of electricity for domestic consumption within the quarry

site is from the supply of Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).

3.(ix) QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME

FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT / DISPOSAL.

SOLID WASTE: It is estimated that around 24,095 cu. m. of top soil and 15,333 cu.

m. of over burden (OB) will be generated from the proposed mining operation and

which will be properly stacked.

LIQUID WASTE:

Domestic Sewage : The sewage to a tune of 1.6 KLD generated from the mine office/

labour quarters.

3.(x) SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF THE FEASIBILITY DRAWING WHICH GIVE

INFORMATION OF EIA PURPOSE.

Not Applicable




4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.(i) CONNECTIVITY

S. No. Particulars Distance & Direction

1. Nearest town Vilanagadu – 3 km., SE Vanimel – 7.5 km., SW Tripangottur – 8 km., W Kallachi – 14 km., S

2. Connecting Road 7 m. wide

3. Nearest Airport Calicut Int. Airport, Karipur, 95 km., S

4. Nearest Highway Manathavadi-Iritty - 8 km., NE Kuttiyadi-Manathavadi Highway -11 km., SE Kuttiyadi-Koothuparambu - 12 km., W Kallachi-Vilanganad road - 4.5 km. SW

5. Nearest Railway Station Vadakara, 30 km., SW

4.(ii) LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP

LANDFORM

The proposed building stone mine is covering an area of 5.107 ha. The lease area is

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

nallahs, forests, habitation, etc.

LAND USE

The land use pattern of the existing and proposed mining project is given below:

Table 6 : Land Use Details of project area

Sr. No.

Land Use Category Pre-Operational

(Ha.)

Operational for next five years

(Ha.)

Post Operational for life of

mine (Ha.)

1 Top Soil Dump Nil

2 Over burden Nil

Nil Nil

3 Excavation (Voids Only)

Nil 2.5501 4.3810 (4.2389 ha. Reclaimed by

plantation & 0.1421 ha. Convert into pond)

4 Road Nil 0.1001 Nil

5 Built Up Area Nil Nil Nil

6 Drainage/Pond Nil 0.1494 0.1494

7 Green belt Nil 0.5766 0.5766

8 Undisturbed Area 5.107 1.7308 Nil

Total 5.107 5.107 5.107

LAND OWNERSHIP

The land as per revenue records is a private own land and the site is rocky land with

mix plantation and other native species.




4.(iii) TOPOGRAPHY (ALONG WITH MAP)

The proposed mine is a fresh mine. Some part of the proposed land is exposed rock

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

445 m MSL and lowest is 310 m MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage

of lease area is towards NW to SE. No habitants are located in the lease area. The

topographical contour map of the project site is attached.

4.(iv) EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN (AGRICULTURE, NON-AGRICULTURE, FOREST, WATER BODIES (INCLUDING AREA UNDER CRZ)), SHORTEST DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO THE PERIPHERY OF THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER BODIES (DISTANCE FROM THE HFL OF THE RIVER), CRZ IN CASE OF NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREA.

Land Use Pattern:

The lease area is situated at Sy. Nos. 242/P, Valayam Village, Vadakara Taluk,

Kozhikode District, Kerala for an area of 5.107 ha. The land use pattern of site is

provided at Table No. 6 above.

DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO THE PERIPHERY OF THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER BODIES, NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREAS, CRZ AREA ETC.

Particulars Name & Distance to quarry site

Ecological sensitive zone (National Park, Sanctuary, Habitat for Migratory Birds, Tiger Reserve)


Critically Polluted Area as identified by CPCB None within the study area

Defense installations None within the study area

Archeological Features None within the study area

Nearest Forests Kannavam Noorakallu forest – 105 m., E Kottiyor Reserve forest – 12 km., NE Thondernadu forest – 9 km., E

Nearest streams/ rivers/ water bodies Poovathangadi thod (drain) – within 100 m. , E

Mahe River – about 2.5 km. , E

Poothamabara Puzha – about 11 km., SE

Kuttiyadi River – About 15 km. , S

Ancharakandi River – about 5.8 km., N

Kabini river – about 14 km., SE

Notified Industrial Area None within the study area

CRZ Area Not in CRZ Area




4.(v) EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

The existing infrastructure nearby to the project site includes tarred roads, electricity

supply from Kerala Electricity Board, water supply from Kerala Water Authority /

Panchayat supply, storm water drains along the roads.

4.(vi) SOIL CLASSIFICATION

Main rock type in the study area is charnockite granite. At places where they are

exposed, the charnockite granite is medium to coarse grained with dark grey quartz.

4.(vii) CLIMATIC DATA

Rainfall and climate

Kozhikode district experienced annual rainfall of 3698 mm in the year 2006. The high rainfall

areas in the district are Kakkayam dam site and Kakkayam Power House. Kakkayam dam

site has been experiencing more than 4500 mm of annual rainfall since 2000. It has been

noticed that rainfall displays an increasing trend towards north-eastern areas of the district.

The climate of the area is divided in to four seasons – summer, South West Tropical

Monsoon period, North East Tropical Monsoon period and winter. The SW and NE

monsoons mainly contribute rainfall in the area with 82.77 % of the rainfall. In 2006 during

winter (January to March), summer (April and May), SW tropical monsoonal (June to

October) and NE tropical monsoonal seasons, Kozhikode district received 0.49%, 16.74%,

72.15% and 10.63% rainfall respectively. The month of June experiences maximum rainfall.

The months of July, August and October also receive heavy rainfall. The agricultural activity

of the district depends on the onset of SW tropical monsoon.

Temperature

The minimum temperature ranges between 22 and 25.8º C and the maximum between 28.2

and 32.9º C. The temperature reaches its peak in the month of April and attains minimum in

January.

Relative Humidity

The relative humidity ranges from 74 to 92 % during morning hours and from 64 to 89% in

evening hours. The monsoon months record high humidity.

Wind speed

The wind speed ranges from 8.1 to 12.6 km/h. The maximum wind speed is during April and

minimum in November.




Potential Evapotranspiration

The annual Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) is 1505.7 mm. The monthly PET ranges from

92.9 to 170.2 mm. The PET is less than the rainfall during May to November and hence the

possibility of recharge to ground water regime is more during these months.

(Source: District Survey Report, Kozhikode District, Kerala State)

4.(viii) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE

Table 7 : Social Infrastructure Details

S. No. Particulars Name, Distance & Direction from the quarry site

1. Land use Private owned land with rocky area

2. Nearest habitation 125 m. towards south east

3. Nearest Town Vilanagadu – 3 km., SE Vanimel – 7.5 km., SW Tripangottur – 8 km., W Kallachi – 14 km., S

4. Width of access road to site 7m wide road

5. Nearest Airport Calicut Int. Airport, Karipur, 95 km., S

6. Nearest Highway Manathavadi-Iritty - 8 km., NE Kuttiyadi-Manathavadi Highway -11 km., SE Kuttiyadi-Koothuparambu - 12 km., W Kallachi-Vilanganad road - 4.5 km. SW

7. Nearest Railway Station Vadakara, 30 km., SW

8. Power supply The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by Diesel Engine.

9. Nearest Hospital / dispensary Rahma Iqra community hospital – about 13 km, S Primary Health Centre – about 6.5 km., SW

10. Education facility St. George High School - 4 km., SE Govt. Welfare LP School, Velliyod - about 0.7 km., W

11. Police Station Valayam, about 10 km., SW

12. Fire Station Kallachi, about 14 km., SW

13. Ambulance Vanimel, about 8 km., SW

14. Church / temple / mosque Church :- � St. Mary’s Church, Abhyagiri – about 3.5 km., NW � St. Thomas Church Paloor – about 3.5 km., W Temple – Chelalakavu Bhagavathi temple – about 2 km., S Mosque – Marukulam Mosque – about 3 km., S

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF

5.(i) 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 to 6 m. Excavated material is transported to the

crusher unit proposed within the complex for further processing. The proposed mine will




have capacity to produce 90,000 TPA of building stone. It will be used for construction of

buildings & roads. Mineral will be transported by trucks / tippers to the end users.

The surface cum geological plan is attached at Annexure No. 7.

The production and development plan of the project is attached as Annexure No. 8.

5.(ii) POPULATION PROJECTION

About 30 Persons of employees proposed for the quarrying operation. Most of the

person will be sourced from neighboring villages. Thus there will be no increase in

population due to the project.

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

The land use plan including the breakup along with green belt development area is

provided at Table No. 6 above.

5.(iv) ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL)

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

road / highway, which will help in commutation of workers and transportation of

minerals. 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.

On the basis of the 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.

5.(v) AMENITIES/ FACILITIES

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

� Mine office / Site office

� Magazine area for storage of explosive

� Parking area for vehicles

� Storm water collection pond

� Canteen / Mess for workers

� Accommodation for workers

� First aid room

� Store facility

� Toilet facility

� Drinking water facilities

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




6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.(i) INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA)

The project site area is not located in an industrial area. The project is a mining project

and is site specific.

6.(ii) RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA)

As the local person will be given priority in employment, no permanent residential area /

housing is proposed only labour sheds are provided within the complex.

6.(iii) GREEN BELT

The year wise programme of eco-restoration for the life of mine will be made and

about 4,800 trees will be planted in an area of 4.8156 ha. The details of eco

restoration and green belt development plan are provided in Environment

Management Plan (EMP) attached with this report.

6.(iv) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The Social Infrastructure facility available around the site is provided at Table No. 7

above.

6.(v) CONNECTIVITY (TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ROAD / RAIL / METRO /

WATER WAYS ETC.)

The site is very well connected by road network to the mine, district headquarter and to

the nearest towns. The area is self sufficient to cater the needs of the project.

6.(vi) DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE AND SUPPLY OF WATER)

The water required for the project will be sourced from the storm water reservoir and

from well. The drinking water to a tune of 2 KLD will be sourced from the open well

which will be treated / disinfected before consumption.

6.(vii) SEWERAGE SYSTEM

The sewage to a tune of 1.6 KL will be generated daily from the mine office/labour

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

6.(viii) INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

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

6.(ix) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

(i) Topsoil Management

A total quantity about 24,095 cu.m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the

mining operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped / stacked

separately at pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over

reclaimed areas for plantation as part of eco-restoration. Precautions will be taken to




limit the height of the topsoil dump / stacked 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.

(ii) Overburden Management

About 15,333 cu. m of overburden (OB) 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.

6.(x) POWER REQUIREMENT AND SUPPLY / SOURCE

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

Diesel Engine. The domestic supply will be met from the supply of Kerala State

Electricity Board (KSEB).

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)

7.(i) 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)

The proposed site is private own land and hence there is no rehabilitation and

resettlement. It is a small quarry project and there is no habitation in the lease area,

therefore rehabilitation & resettlement plan is not required / applicable for this project.

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES

8.(i) LIKELY DATE OF START OF PRODUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION

(TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN).

Table 7 : Expected Time Schedule for the Project

Time Schedule (in month)* Remark If any S. No. Particulars

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

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




8.(ii) ESTIMATED PROJECT COST ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC

VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT

The proposed project cost will be about Rs. 3.5 Crores .

Table 8 : Estimated Project Cost and Economic Viability

S. No. Particulars Details

1. Quarrying Cost Rs. 200/- Per Ton

2. Transportation with Crushing cost Rs. 250/- Per Ton

3. Royalty & Other Expenses Rs. 100/- Per Ton

4. Total Cost of Production Rs. 550/- Per Ton

5. Selling Price Rs. 650/- Per Ton

6. Gross Profit Rs. 100/- Per Ton

7. Gross Profit / Annum ( 90,000 Tons x Rs. 100/- ) Rs. 90,00,000/- Per Annum

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

9.(i) 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 quarry project is the availability of

Masonry building stone for 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 provided in attached Environment Management Plan.

LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) Annexure No. 1

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF


Annexure No. 2

ROUTE MAP OF THE QUARRY SITE OF M/s MALAYORAM ROCK PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.

Annexure No. 3

ROUTE TO THE QUARRY:

1.Kallachi to Vanimel ( 7.0 Km)

2.Vanimel to Quarry Site ( 8.0 km)

GOOGLE MAP OF M/s MALAYORAM ROCK PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.

Annexure No. 4

KEY MAP – QUARRY SITE OF M/s MALAYORAM ROCK PRODUCTS PVT. LTD. Annexure No. 5

Latitude Longitute

BP1 11°46' 57.36"N 75°43' 39.73"E

BP2 11°46' 57.50"N 75°43' 39.28"E

BP3 11°46' 59.56"N 75°43' 32.57"E

BP4 11°46' 57.38"N 75°43' 32.16"E

BP5 11°46' 56.13"N 75°43' 31.92"E

BP6 11°46' 56.04"N 75°43' 31.70"E

BP7 11°46' 57.42"N 75°43' 27.77"E

BP8 11°47' 00.27"N 75°43' 28.81"E

BP9 11°47' 02.62"N 75°43' 29.64"E

BP10 11°47' 04.24"N 75°43' 33.44"E

BP11 11°47' 02.89"N 75°43' 37.80"E

Degree,Minute Second

POINT NO

Year Bench Production (MT)

I 445-440 75,000

II 440-405 86,820

III 405-395 90,000

IV 395-390 90,000

V 390-385 90,000

Latitude Longitute

BP1 11°46' 57.36"N 75°43' 39.73"E

BP2 11°46' 57.50"N 75°43' 39.28"E

BP3 11°46' 59.56"N 75°43' 32.57"E

BP4 11°46' 57.38"N 75°43' 32.16"E

BP5 11°46' 56.13"N 75°43' 31.92"E

BP6 11°46' 56.04"N 75°43' 31.70"E

BP7 11°46' 57.42"N 75°43' 27.77"E

BP8 11°47' 00.27"N 75°43' 28.81"E

BP9 11°47' 02.62"N 75°43' 29.64"E

BP10 11°47' 04.24"N 75°43' 33.44"E

BP11 11°47' 02.89"N 75°43' 37.80"E


POINT NO

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

MINOR MINERAL STONE QUARRY PROJECT

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A REPORT ON

BASELINE ENVIRONMENT DATA

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FOR

BUILDING STONE QUARRY

(MINOR MINERAL) PROJECT

OF


SITE AT

VALAYAM VILLAGE, VADAKARA TALUK, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT, KERALA



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1. INTRODUCTION

The building Stone Quarry (Minor Mineral) project of M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd. at Sy.

Nos. 242/P, Valayam Village, Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala for an area of 5.107 ha.

The first step in the identification of impact assessment of a development project is the assessment

of existing environment. The Environment Management Plan (EMP) is a site specific plan

developed to ensure that the project is implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner and

to understand the potential environmental risks arising from the proposed project and take

appropriate actions to minimize those risks. EMP also ensures that the project implementation is

carried out in accordance with the planned design and by taking appropriate mitigative actions to

reduce adverse environmental impacts during the project’s life cycle.

2. AREAS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND IMPACTS

The environmental parameters likely to be affected by mining are related to many factors, i.e.

physical, social, economic, agriculture. Opencast mining involves drilling, blasting, loading and

transport of the mineral, stacking of topsoil &overburden. The excavated mineral will be crushed

in a crusher plant and the final product from the crusher will be transported via trucks to the end

user. The operations may disturb environment of the area in various ways, such as removal of

mass, change of landscape, flora and fauna of the area, surface drainage, and change in air,

water and soil quality. While for the purpose of development and economic up-liftment of

people, there is need for establishment of mining industries, but these should be environment

friendly. Therefore, it is essential to assess the impacts of mining on different environmental

parameters, before starting the mining operations, so that abatement measures could be

planned in advance for eco-friendly mining in the area.

BASELINE ENVIRONMENT DATA

The areas of environmental concerns for which the impacts and their predictions are taken into

consideration are :-

• Air Environment

• Water Environment

• Noise Environment

• Land Environment

• Biological Environment

• Socio-Economic Environment



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The baseline environmental status of the different environments mentioned above is assessed

through primary data collection, field monitoring through NABL accredited laboratory and from

secondary sources. The baseline environment status for different environments is given below:

� AIR ENVIRONMENT

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

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

ambient air quality during the operation of the proposed mine.

METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS

Rainfall and climate

Kozhikode district experienced annual rainfall of 3698 mm in the year 2006. The high rainfall

areas in the district are Kakkayam dam site and Kakkayam Power House. Kakkayam dam site

has been experiencing more than 4500 mm of annual rainfall since 2000. It has been noticed

that rainfall displays an increasing trend towards north-eastern areas of the district.

The climate of the area is divided in to four seasons – summer, South West Tropical Monsoon

period, North East Tropical Monsoon period and winter. The SW and NE monsoons mainly

contribute rainfall in the area with 82.77% of the rainfall. In 2006 during winter (January to

March), summer (April and May), SW tropical monsoonal (June to October) and NE tropical

monsoonal seasons, Kozhikode district received 0.49%, 16.74%, 72.15% and 10.63% rainfall

respectively. The month of June experiences maximum rainfall. The months of July, August and

October also receive heavy rainfall. The agricultural activity of the district depends on the onset

of SW tropical monsoon.

Temperature

The minimum temperature ranges between 22 and 25.8º C and the maximum between 28.2

and 32.9º C. The temperature reaches its peak in the month of April and attains minimum in

January.

Relative Humidity

The relative humidity ranges from 74 to 92% during morning hours and from 64 to 89% in

evening hours. The monsoon months record high humidity.

Wind speed

The wind speed ranges from 8.1 to 12.6 km/h. The maximum wind speed is during April and

minimum in November.



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Potential Evapotranspiration

The annual Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) is 1505.7 mm. The monthly PET ranges from

92.9 to 170.2 mm. The PET is less than the rainfall during May to November and hence the

possibility of recharge to ground water regime is more during these months.


AMBIENT AIR MONITORING

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 Quality Field Monitoring Values

Results :- The field monitoring of ambient air quality was carried out by an NABL accredited

laboratory. The copy of the ambient air quality field monitoring report is attached at Annexure

No. A.

Conclusion :- From the field measurement results of the ambient air, it is observed from the

report that the ambient air quality at site within the prescribed standards (NAAQS) with respect

to PM10, PM2.5, NOx and SO2.

� WATER ENVIRONMENT

The purpose of this study is to:-

• Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters;

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

WATER MONITORING

To analyze the suitability of water for mining purpose, water sample to analyze the suitability of

water near to the project site were collected by NABL accredited laboratory and samples were

analyzed for physical, chemical and biological parameters.

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).

Water Quality Monitoring Values

Results :- The field monitoring of water sample was collected by an NABL accredited

laboratory. The copy of the water sample report is attached at Annexure No. B.



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Conclusion: - The water samples collected and analyzed from the site, it is observed that the

water quality of water is fit after filtration, disinfection & treatment for further consumption for

activities attached with the mining operations.

HYDROGEOLOGY

Groundwater occurs in the weathered, fractured, crystalline and alluvial formations in the

district. Phreatic conditions exist in weathered formation and are mostly developed by dug wells

for domestic and irrigation purposes. Semi-confined conditions exist in deep fractures and

storage and movement of groundwater is mainly controlled by the fracture system. Deep high

yielding bore wells are located along fractures / lineaments.

The district is divisible into two hydrological provinces viz., (i) the eastern Wayanad Plateau

where dug wells give moderate yield and bore wells are feasible along fracture planes and (ii)

the western mountains, which are generally unsuitable for groundwater development but the

valleys with thick alluvium sustain dug wells. All the four blocks in the district are having similar

hydrogeological conditions. The major water bearing formations in the district are

weathered/fractured crystallines, alluvium and valley fills.

(Source: Central Ground Water Information Booklet, Kozhikode District, Kerala )

� 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 mining 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 for one day within the site. The details of

the instrument used for noise level sampling are 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



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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

Noise Level Monitoring Values

Results :- The field monitoring of ambient noise level was collected by an NABL accredited

laboratory. The copy of the ambient noise level report is attached at Annexure No. C.

Conclusion: - The water samples collected and analyzed from the site, it is observed from the

above monitoring results that the Noise levels at monitoring station is within the prescribed

national standards.

� LAND ENVIRONMENT

A. REGIONAL GEOLOGY

The district can be divided into three geological belts viz., (i) a linear NW-SE trending gneissic

belt, along the middle extending from north to south, (ii) a charnockite belt occupying areas in

the northeast and south, extending to the adjacent districts and also occurring as pockets within

the gneissic terrain and (iii) a narrow coastal belt. Granite gneiss belonging to the Peninsular

Gneissic Complex is the oldest unit of the area and occurs north of Alampore. Charnockite

belonging to the Charnockite Group has a very wide distribution, especially in the northeast and

south with variations like biotite-hypersthene gneiss, biotite-hornblende-hypersthene gneiss and

hornblendehypersthene gneiss. Magnetite quartzite, another unit of this group, occurs as

narrow linear bodies within charnockite. Hornblende-biotite gneiss of the Migmatite Complex

extends from north to south and is well foliated. Garnetiferous quartzo-feldspathic gneiss,

another member of Migmatite Complex, occurs as lenses within charnockite, in the east. NW-

SE trending dolerite dykes. These dykes are 10-20m wide. Pebble beds occur on the coast and

along banks of the Beypore river. The pebble bed is associated with grit and clay and it is

lateritised. It comprises well rounded pebbles of quartz, granite, quartzite and granulite. It is

considered to be of Pleistocene origin. Sporadic laterite is recorded from the charnockite

country to the southwest. Quaternary deposits are of marine and fluvial origin. Periyar

Formation is a fluvial deposit comprising an admixture of sand, silt and clay. Guruvayur

Formation is a strand line deposit of palaeo-marine origin and mostly comprises medium- to fine

sand. Kadappuram Formation represents contemporary marine deposits, constituting the

present and barrier beach (Figure 1). The geology of the district given above may be read with

the “Geology of Kerala” which is given as Annexure 1 for better understanding of geological

succession and stratigraphic sequence.




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B. 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, charnockite is medium to coarse grained with dark grey quartz.

The highest elevation within the project site is 445 m. MSL and lowest area is 310 m. MSL.

Topographically, the area is undulating with slope towards NW to SE.

� 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 obtain some idea about the relative density of certain species and their predominance.

The Bio-diversity assessment report is attached at Annexure No. D.

� SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

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

assessment study was carried out in Vanimel Gram Panchayat. 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 education

2. Environmental sustainability

3. Development of infrastructure facilities

4. Health care



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ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

The Environment Management Plan (EMP) for a development project prescribes the mitigation

measures to be adopted to nullify or to minimize various anticipated environment impacts so as

to ensure nill / low impact due to the project to the surrounding environment. This will ensure

sustainable development and environment friendly mining operations. The Environment

Management Plan for various facets of environment are given below : -

� AIR ENVIRONMENT

ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL IMPACTS

Drilling, Blasting & Transportation

Apart from the mining operations of drilling & blasting, movement of vehicles like dumpers,

trucks, tankers etc. will generate dust. The transportation activities on unpaved area will 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

MITIGATION MEASURES:

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

these 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.



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

The extracted mineral will be transported from the quarry to the 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.

The proposed mining activity is attached with a crusher operation. 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

� WATER ENVIRONMENT

A. Water for Domestic Consumption


From the analysis report of the water sample collected, it is observed the water from the thodu

(drain) water is having Coliform bacteria / pH level which are in excess of the permissible

standard. The consumption of non potable water can lead to water borne diseases and which

will affect the health of workers attached to project.


It is suggested to adopt appropriate treatment / filtration / disinfection of water before

consumption.

B. Domestic Sewage


The domestic sewage generation, if discharged untreated, can contaminate the ground water

and other ground & surface water sources.


The sewage to the tune of 1.60 KLD will be generated from the site and the same will be

diverted to the septic tank followed by soak pit.



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C. Storm water contamination with silt


Mining activities may cause adverse impacts due to siltation due to runoff/ storm water. An

impact due to soil erosion during monsoon period is also significant in nature. This also has the

potential to clog the water channels and to spoil agriculture.


Some of the control measures adopted for controlling water pollution due to the siltation of storm

water by mining operations are as follows:-

� Storm water drains with silt traps will be suitably constructed all along the periphery of the

pit area (Garland drains) to collect the run-off from the lease area and divert into the storm

water pond/tanks proposed within the complex.

� Appropriate channelization of storm water with channels of sufficient width

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

other property.

� De-siltation traps and storm water collection pond proposed for silt removal.

� The storm water collected from the lease area will be utilized for dust suppression on haul

roads, plantation within the premises, etc.

� The layout of channelization of storm water from the project site is shown in the

environmental plan and in the storm water drainage plan which are attached at Annexure

No. E & F respectively.

� 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.

D. Consumption of water – A Natural Resource


The mining operations require large quantity of water for dust suppression, wetting of roads etc.

Therefore, if appropriate measures are not adopted, it will lead to withdrawal of large quantity of

ground water and which will deplete the ground water table.

MITIGATION MEASURES – CONSERVATION OF WATER

� The quarry site has got potential to store large quantity of storm water. The storing of

surface run-off can be done in a storm water collection pond. Stored storm water can be

used for dust suppression & greenbelt development which will reduce / eliminate the

usage of fresh water. Therefore, the conservation of water is achieved. A storm water

collection pond with adequate capacity will be construct at site which is outside the mine



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lease area. This will be fenced so as to avoid accidents. The settled dust particles within

the storm water collection pond will be removed periodically.

� Further, in the mine closure phase of the mine, a large area is proposed to be used as

surface run-off storage structure. The stored rain water will be used for maintenance of

eco-restoration carried out in the mine lease area.

� NOISE ENVIRONMENT


Drilling, blasting, compressors, plying of vehicles and loading & unloading of materials are the

main sources of noise in the project area. The expected noise level from the above mentioned

operations are given below:

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 about 125 m. from the project site and predicted noise levels at

different distances from the source is given below:-

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

50 65

125 60.5

200 58

300 54.5

400 52

500 50

MITIGATION MEASURES

The following noise 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, who are

working in high noise generating areas.

� Creation of wide green belt of dense foliage between mine areas and residential colonies.

� Regular medical check-up related health problems



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� 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.

� LAND ENVIRONMENT


A. Land use change

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

B. Loss of Top soil & overburden

C. Soil erosion due to storm water

MITIGATION MEASURES

In order to minimize the adverse affects, the following suggestions have been made.

� Concurrent eco restoration will be carried out.

� 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)

� It is estimated that around 24,095 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 15,333 cu. m. of OB is generated which will be utilized in

developing internal roads.

D. OTHER ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL IMPACTS IN LAND ENVIRONMENT

1. 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.

2. 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.



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MITIGATION MEASURES

The mitigation measures for addressing the various impacts due to blasting operation are

presented below.

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. Proper hook-up will be

adopted while firing the drill holes. Moreover the experience 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.

3. 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.

MITIGATION MEASURES

Certain preventive measures will be taken to minimize the risks arising from flying fragments.

These are given below:-

� Marking of danger zone: - 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.



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

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

4. 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.

MITIGATION MEASURES

Adoption of the 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 given below:-

� Avoiding overcharging of blast holes

� Adequate stemming

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

� BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT


Clearing and cutting of trees, shrubs & herbs during the mining operations will have impact on

biological environment by way of loss of habitat, loss of biodiversity. In order to compensate the

anticipated impacts due to the mining activity, the following measures are proposed:

MITIGATION MEASURES

1. COMPENSATORY MASS PLANTATION PROGRAMME

An area equivalent to about 5-10% of the area proposed for quarrying is reserved in the area

owned by the project proponent outside the proposed quarry for compensatory mass plantation.

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. For this purpose, the land is dedicated reserve

for compensatory mass plantation so as to minimize the loss of biodiversity due to the mining

activity.

2. GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT/ ECO-RESTORATION

In the concurrent eco-restoration of mine, about 4,800 trees will be planted in an area of

4.8155 ha.

3. RECOMMENDED SPECIES FOR ECO-RESTORATION PROGRAM

The following recommendations were made for the sustainable development of the project so

as to protect the biodiversity of the area. As far as possible, all the endemic trees (if any)

identified from the project site will be protected as part of green zone. In addition to this, the

following species of native plants can be planted in the area earmarked for green zone and also

during mine closure.



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Sl No. Trees Sl No. Shrubs

1 Lagerstroemia microcarpa 1 Dendrocalamus strictus

2 Holarrhena pubescens 2 Bambusa bambos

3 Schleichera oleosa 3 Helicteres isora

4 Stereospermum colais 4 Embelia tsjeriam-cottam

5 Persea macrantha 5 Cycas circinalis

6 Wrightia tinctoria 6 Justicia adhatoda

7 Terminalia paniculata 7 Mussaenda frondosa

8 Tabernaemontana alternifolia 8 Ochlandra sp.

9 Tectona grandis 9 Bambusa vulgaris

10 Terminalia bellirica 10 Ixora coccinea

11 Mangifera indica 11 Ixora brachiata

12 Dalbergia latifolia 12 Clerodendrum infortunatum

13 Chionanthus mala-elengi 13 Capparis rheedii

14 Grewia tiliifolia 14 Premna serratifolia

15 Xylia xylocarpa 15 Strobilanthes ciliatus

� SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

Introduction

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

assessment study was carried out in Vanimel Gram Panchayat. 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 education

2. Environmental sustainability

3. Development of infrastructure facilities

4. Health care

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.



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Identified Corporate Social Responsibility

The Socio - Economic expert conducted need assessment study in Vanimel Grama Panchayat

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

CSR activities are given below :-

1. Promotion of Education

A. The development of infrastructure facility of LP School is is the responsibility of Local self

Government. The project can support the Gram Panchayat to improve the infrastructure

facilities of LP school near to the project site.

Particulars Basis of Calculation Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense

Smart Class room Rs. 80,000 x 1 smart class rooms

80,000 Non recurring

Maintenance of urinal block Lump sum 50,000 Non recurring

Table and chairs Rs.3,000 per set x 10 sets 30,000 Non recurring

Total 1,60,000

B. To improve the facilities of higher secondary school in the Gram Panchayat, the project can

support the school with the guidance and support of PTA and Local Self Government.


Smart class room Rs. 80,000 x 1 smart class rooms


Child friendly painting Rs. 80 per sq. ft x 1,000


Maintenance of urinal Lump sum 50,000 Non recurring

Total 2,10,000

C. As part of promotion of education, the project can start a scholarship and sponsorship

programme for children from economically backward families. This initiative will help the

children to pursue professional education.


Scholarship for Engineering, medicine like professional courses

Rs. 10,000 per student

x 2 students

20,000 Recurring

School kit (Bag, Uniform, bag etc.)

Rs. 1,000 per kit x 50 Kits

50,000 Non Recurring

Total 70,000

2. Environmental Sustainability

A. To enhance the ground water table, the project can introduce well recharge (ground water

recharging by rain water harvesting) programme in the region of water scarcity. The areas /



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places were recharge structures are to be installed; the same will be done in consultation &

association with Gram Panchayat.


Well recharge Rs. 15,000 x 15 wells 2,25,000 Recurring

Total 2,25,000

3. Development of Infrastructure

A. To improve the living standards of people from economically backward families, the project

can provide support for the construction of houses and toilets. To identify the beneficiaries and

execute the programme, the project can work in association with Village Extension Officer and

Gram Panchayat.


Assistance in construction of houses

Rs. 25,000 per beneficiary x 6 houses

1,50,000 Recurring

Assistance in construction of toilets

Rs. 15,000 per beneficiary x 7 toilets

1,05,000 Non recurring

Total 2,55,000

4. Health Care

A. The project can support to conduct cancer detection camp/ medical camp in association with

Gram Panchayat and PHC. The deserving patients will be provided treatment support and

medicine.

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

Treatment support Rs. 5,000 x 10 patients 50,000 Recurring

Medicine support Rs. 500 x 10 people x 12 months 60,000 Recurring

Total 1,10,000

Summary of the above CSR Activities

Sl. No

Areas of Intervention No. of Intervention

Recurring Expenses (in Rs.)

Non Recurring Expenses (in Rs.)

1 Promotion of education 03 20,000 4,20,000

2 Environment sustainability 01 2,25,000 Nil

3 Development of

Infrastructure

01 1,50,000 1,05,000

4 Health care 01 1,10,000 Nil

Total 06 5,05,000 5,25,000



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� MINE CLOSURE PLAN

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

(i) Re-vegetation: It is proposed to develop green belt to about 85% which includes areas

like along mine lease boundary (7.5 m width), all along the periphery of the mine lease

area and the reclaimed area.

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

mine lease area. 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 Infrastructure

a. Site office building, Rest Room and Toilets

These structures may be utilized for the mining 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 surface 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 the project will not be causing any



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alteration to the drainage pattern of the area. 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.

The map showing conceptual plan (post mine closure plan) of the proposed mine area is

enclosed as Annexure No. C.

� RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

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 & mineralized zone are competent to stand safely for long time.

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.



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

blasting is completed.

• 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.

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.

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.

� DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

During mining activities, proper measures will be taken to ensure safety at site. 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. Fire and Security Officer

6. Transport Coordinator

7. Medical Coordinator

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

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a. Master plan of the mines.

b. First aid boxes.

c. Telephone line with STD facility.

d. Loud hailers.

e. Emergency lighting system.

f. Stretchers.

g. Transport facility.

h. Emergency control room / site office 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.

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.



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

selected areas of the mine/storage areas.

� 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 tests are proposed during Medical Surveillance conducted for 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 25 Health Register of each employee will be obtained every year from certified

surgeon.

� Individual medical record will be maintained.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Occupational health needs attention during mining activities. The problem of occupational health

in the mining 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



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appropriate personnel protective equipments.

� Industrial Safety Helmet;

� Face shield with replacement acrylic vision;

� Cylindrical type earplug;

� Dust mask;

� Leather apron;

� Safety belt/line man's safety belt;

� Leather hand gloves;

� Industrial safety shoes with steel toe.

Well equipped medical facilities will be available round the clock for attending emergency arising

out of accidents, if any. All working personnel will be medically examined at least once in every

year and at the end of his term of employment. This is in addition to the pre-employment medical

examination.

SAFETY PLAN

Safety of both men and materials during mining of 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

mining 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

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



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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

employees;

• To prepare separate safety rules for each type of occupation / processes involved in at

site; and

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

buildings, equipments, work places and operations.

SAFETY ORGANIZATION

Conceptual / Planning 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.

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 2-3 employees from that area. The circle normally will meet for

about an hour every week.

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



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watching system strengthens fire prevention and fire fighting; and

� Proper fire watching by all concerned would be ensured.

HEALTH AND SAFETY MONITORING PLAN

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

due to exposure of dust, heat and noise. The format of the Report of Medical Examination under

Rule 29B is attached at Annexure No. D.

� ENVIRONMENT 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 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 / approvals from KSPCB / MoEF&CC / SEIAA will be monitored and reported

periodically.

Sr.

No.

Potential

Impact

Action to be Followed Parameters for

Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

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

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 possible

Vehicle logs Daily records

Noise generated from various

mining operation like drilling /

blasting/ vehicular to be

optimized and monitored

Spot Noise Level

recording;

Leq(day),

Leq(Night)

Once in a year 2. Noise

Generation of vehicular noise Maintain records Periodic during



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Sr.

No.

Potential

Impact


Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

of vehicles 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 & ground

water level bgl

Periodic during

operation phase

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

hazards, to be assessed and

steps taken for their

prevention.

Mock drill records,

on site emergency

plan, evacuation

plan

Periodic during

operation phase

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 & characterizes

every waste arising

associated with proposed

activities which identifies the

Records of solid

waste generation,

treatment and

disposal

Periodic during

operation phase



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Sr.

No.

Potential

Impact


Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

procedures for collection,

handling & disposal of waste

arising.

10. Soil quality Maintenance of good soil

quality

Physio-chemical

parameters and

metals.

Periodical

monitoring

11. Health Employees and migrant

labour health check ups

All relevant

parameters

including HIV

Regular check

ups

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 1.0

Total 9.0



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� 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

increase due to the proposed activity. The entire project area is devoid of any endemic /

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.

Additionally, an area is earmarked outside the proposed mining area for

compensatory mass plantation. Also, a large storm water pond / tank is proposed

outside the mining area for storage of rain water and for its subsequent use so as

to conserve fresh water consumption. Thus the proposed project is not likely to affect

the environment or adjacent ecosystem adversely.

LIST OF ANNEXURES ATTACHED WITH THE REPORT

Sr. No. Particulars Annexure Nos.

1. Ambient air monitoring report Annexure No. A

2. Water test report Annexure No. B

3. Ambient noise level monitoring report Annexure No. C

4. Biodiversity assessment report Annexure No. D

5. Environmental Plan (500 m. radius map) Annexure No. E

6. Storm Water Surface Runoff & Drainage plan Annexure No. F

7. Conceptual (Post Mine Closure) Plan Annexure No. G

8. Format of Medical Certificate under Rule 29 (B) Annexure No. H

Annexure No. AAmbient Air Quality Report

Annexure No. BWater Quality Report

Annexure No. CNoise Level Report

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BIO-DIVERSITY ASSESSMENT REPORT

OF


PROJECT SITE

AT

VALAYAM VILLAGE, VANIMEL PANCHAYAT,

VADAKARA TALUK, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT,

KERALA

Annexure No. D

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FLORAL ASPECTS

There are 113 plant species falling under 52 plant families. Angiosperms forms 107 species

falling under 56 families with 42 species of trees and its saplings, 19 species of shrubs, 31

species of herbs and 15 species of climbers. There are 6 species of Pteridophytes (ferns)

falling under 5 families. The most dominant plant family is Fabaceae with 9 plant species

followed by Leguminosae, Malvaceae and Rubiaceae.

3

Table 1.1. List of Trees

Sl. No.

Scientific Name Vernacular / English Name

Family Habitat Distribution Nos. Status

1. Hevea brasiliensis

(Willd. ex Juss.) Rubber Euphorbiaceae Cultivated

Native of Tropical

America Exotic

2. Olea dioica Roxb. Irippa Oleaceae

Semi-evergreen and moist

deciduous forests, also in

plains

India 4

3. Coccos nucifera L. Thengu / Coconut Arecaceae Cultivated

Cultivated

throughout the

tropics

250

(Approx.)

4. Anacardium

occidentale L. Kasumavu Anacardiaceae Cultivated

Native of South

America; now widely

cultivated in Asia

and Africa

5 Exotic

5. Gliricidia sepium

(Jacq.) Walp. Seemakonna Leguminosae

Cultivated in fields and

along fences

Native of South

America; introduced

and widely grown in

India

6 Exotic

6. Tectona grandis L.f. Thekku Verbenaceae Moist deciduous forests,

also raised in plantations

South and South

East Asia 4

7.

Stereospermum

colais Pathiri Bignoniaceae Moist deciduous and semi-

evergreen forests

Indo-China and

Malesia 2

8.

Terminalia paniculata

Roth Maruth Combretaceae Moist and dry deciduous

forests, also in the plains Peninsular India 5

Endemic

to

Peninsular

India

9. Ficus sp. Moraceae Moist deciduous and semi-

evergreen forests, also in 1

4

plains

10. Mangifera indica L. Mavu Anacardiaceae

Evergreen and semi-

evergreen forests and also

widely cultivated

Indo-Malaysia 2

11.

Dillenia pentagyna

Roxb.. Pattipunna Dilleniaceae

Along the margin of

evergreen to semi-

evergreen forests, up to

1400 m.

Indo-Malesia 1

12.

Macaranga peltata

(Roxb.) Müll.Arg. Vatta Euphorbiaceae

Moist deciduous &

secondary forests, also in

plains

India, Sri Lanka and

Andamans 8

13. Holigarna arnottiana Cheru Anacardiaceae

Semi-evergreen and

evergreen forests, also in

the plains

Southern Western

Ghats 1

Endemic

to W.

Ghats

14. Wrightia tinctoria

R.Br. Dandappala Apocynaceae

Moist and dry deciduous

forests, also in the plains

India, Myanmar and

Timor 2

15. Chukrasia tabularis Chuvannakil Meliaceae

Semi-evergreen, moist

deciduous, evergreen and

shola forests

Indo-Burma 2

16. Xylia xylocarpa (Roxb.)Taub.

Irul Mimosaceae Moist deciduous forests,

also in the plains Indo-Malesia

4

17. Cochlospermum

religiosum (L.) Alston Seemapanjimaram Cochlospermaceae Moist and dry deciduous

forests Indo-Malesia 2

18. Albizia sp. Vaka Fabaceae 1

19. Litsea sp. Lauraceae 1

20.

Nothapodytes

nimmoniana (J.

Grah.) D.J.

Peenari Stemonuraceae Moist deciduous,

evergreen and shola

forests

Indo-Malesia and

China 2

5

Mabberley

21.

Lagerstroemia

microcarpa Wight Venthekku Lythraceae

Moist deciduous forests,

also in the plains

Endemic to the

Western Ghats-

through out.

2 Endemic

to Western

Ghats

22. Areca catechu L Kavung / Pakku Arecaceae Cultivated

Cultivated from India to the Solomon Islands and less

commonly in Africa and Tropical America

23. Mallotus philippensis

(Lam.) Muell.-Arg. Kapila Euphorbiaceae

Semi-evergreen, moist

deciduous, evergreen and

dry deciduous forests, also

in the plains

Indo-Malesia and

Australia 2

24. Bombax insigne Poola Bombacaceae

Rocky areas in evergreen,

semi-evergreen and moist

deciduous forests

India and Myanmar 2

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Lannea

coromandelica

(Houtt.)Merr.

Uthi/ Karayam Anacardiaceae Deciduous forest, also in

the plains

Indo- Malaysia and

China 3

26.

Terminalia bellirica

(Gaertn.) Roxb Thanni Combretaceae

Semi-evergreen and moist


plains

Indo-Malesia 1

27.

Trema orientalis (L.)

Bl. Pottaama Ulmaceae Dry and moist deciduous


Tropical Africa, Asia

and Australia

28.

Moringa

pterygosperma Muringa Moringaceae Cultivated

Cultivated

throughout India and

tropical countries

1

6

29. Schleichera oleosa

(Lour.) Merr. Poovam Sapindaceae

Found in deciduous forests

from plains to 750m. Indio-Malesia 3

30. Garcinia gummi-gutta

(L.) Kodampuli Clusiaceae

Evergreen forests, along

stream banks, also

cultivated

South India and Sri

Lanka 2

31.

Leucaena

leucocephala

(Lam.)de Wit

Subabul/Ippil Fabaceae Plains to High Altitude

Native to southern

Mexico and northern

Central America

2 Exotic

32. Artocarpus hirsutus

Lam. Anjili Moraceae

Semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests, also in

the plains

Southern Western Ghats

3

Endemic

to the

Western

Ghats

33. Erythrina variegata L. Mullumurukku Leguminosae

Dry deciduous forests,

widely grown as pepper

stand and for fencing

Indo-Malesia, China

and Africa 2

34. Grewia tiliifolia Vahl Chadachi/

Unnam Malvaceae Moist deciduous forests

Tropical Africa, India

to Indo-China 5

35. Dalbergia sp. Iitti Fabaceae 1

36. Persea macrantha Kulirmavu Lauraceae

Evergreen, semi-

evergreen and moist


sacred groves

Peninsular India and

Sri Lanka 1

37. Psydrax dicoccos Irumbarappan Rubiaceae

Evergreen, semi-

evergreen and dry


the plains

Indo-Malesia and

China 1

38. Caryota urens L. Choonda/

Choondappana Arecaceae

Evergreen forests, also in the plains

Indo-Malaysia 2

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39.

Dalbergia sissoo

Sensu Miq. Iitti Fabaceae Cultivated for timber

Throughout India,

except Northern

state

1

Table 1.2.List of Tree saplings

Sl. No.


Family Habitat Distribution Status

1. Ficus hispida L.f. Erumanakku/

Parakam/ Moraceae

Moist deciduous and semi-evergreen

forests, also in the plains Indo-Malesia to Australia

2. Swietenia macrophylla Mahagony Meliaceae Grown as avenue tree Native of Central America Exotic

3. Dalbergia latifolia Roxb. Eeti/Kariveeti Fabaceae Dry and moist deciduous forests, also

in the plains Indo-Malesia

4. Grewia tiliifolia Vahl Chadachi

/Unnam Malvaceae Moist deciduous forests

Tropical Africa, India to

Indo-China

5. Aporosa cardiosperma Vetti Euphorbiaceae Semi-evergreen and evergreen forests,

also in the plains Peninsular India and Sri

Lanka

6. Naringi crenulata (Roxb.)

D.H. Nicolson Malanarakam Rutaceae

Semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests, also in the plains

Western Ghats & Eastern Ghats, Indo Malesia

7. Ficus racemosa L. Aththi Moraceae Semi-evergreen and deciduous forests,

also in the plains Indo-Malesia to Australia

8. Macaranga peltata (Roxb.)

Müll.Arg. Vatta Euphorbiaceae

Moist deciduous and secondary forests,

also in the plains

India, Sri Lanka and

Andamans

9. Tabernaemontana

alternifolia L. Kunnanpala Apocynaceae Endemic to the Western Ghats

10. Olea dioica Roxb. Irippa Oleaceae Semi-evergreen and moist deciduous

forests, also in the plains India

11. Litsea sp. Lauraceae The genus includes 200 to 400 species in tropical and subtropical areas of both

hemispheres.

8

12. Grewia sp Malvaceae Moist deciduous forests Tropical Africa, India to

Indo-China

Table 1.3.List of Shrubs

Sl. No.



1. Chromolaena odorata (L.)

R.M.King & H.Rob.

Communist-

pacha Compositae A weed in all terrestrial habitats

Native of America;

naturalised in Tropical Asia Exotic

2. Solanum torvum Sw. Anachunda Solanaceae

Found along the roads and

wastelands from plains to 700m.

Sometimes cultivated in kitchen

gardens.

Throughout the tropics

3. Helicteres isora L. Edampiri-

Valampiri Sterculiaceae

Common on the deciduous slopes by

forest clearing

Indo-Malesia, China and

Australia

4. Lantana camara L. Kongini Verbenaceae Most aggresive weed of disturbed

ground from plains to the hills.

Native of tropical America,

widely naturalised in

tropics and subtropics.

Exotic/

Invasive

Species

5. Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss. Mula Poaceae Deciduous forests, also grown in

homesteads India and Sri Lanka

6. Leea guineensis G. Don Leeaceae Western Ghats, Evergreen Forests Indo-Malesia and Africa

7. Phyllanthus reticulatus Poir. Nirnelli Phyllanthaceae

Stream banks, lake shores and also

in moist deciduous and semi-

evergreen forests

Paleotropics

8. Ziziphus rugosa Lam. Thodali Rhamnaceae Grasslands and deciduous forests,

also in the plains

India, Sri Lanka,

Bangladesh and Myanmar

9. Caesalpinia mimosoides

Lam. Kalthottavadi Fabaceae

Moist deciduous and degraded

forests, Plains to High Altitude Indo-Malesia

10. Mussaenda belilla Buch.-

Ham. Vellila Rubiaceae Evergreen Forests Western Ghats

Endemic

to W.

9

Ghats.

11. Urena lobata L. Uram Malvaceae Moist deciduous forests and in the

plains Pantropical Exotic

12. Cycas circinalis L. Eenthinpana Cycadaceae Wastelands and moist deciduous

forests Indo-Malesia and Tropical

East Africa

13. Crotalaria sp. Fabaceae Moist deciduous and semi-evergreen


14. Breynia retusa (Dennst.)

Alston.

Perin-nirouri/

Aattacherukola Euphorbiaceae

Semi-evergreen and deciduous

forests, also in the plains Sri Lanka to Indo-China

15. Chassalia curviflora (Wall.)

Thwaites

Karutha-

amalppori Rubiaceae Degraded forests Indo-Malesia

16. Acacia pennata (L.) Willd Karincha Leguminosae Moist deciduous forest Paleotropics

17. Hibiscus hispidissimus Griff. Matthippuli Malvaceae Dry and moist deciduous forests, also

in the plains Paleotropics

18. Strobilanthes ciliatus Nees. Karimkurinji Acanthaceae Evergreen and semi-evergreen

forests Southern Western Ghats

Endemic

to

Western

Ghats

19. Clerodendrum infortunatum

L. Perivelam Lamiaceae

Degraded forest areas and also in the

plains Indo-Malesia

Table 1.4.List of Herbs

Sl. No



1. Synedrella nodiflora (L.)

Gaertn. Mudianpacha Compositae

Deciduous forests, also in the

plains

Native of West Indies;

naturalised in India, China,

Malesia and Polynesia

Exotic

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2. Ageratum conyzoides L. Appa Compositae

Most abundant weed of disturbed

ground and fallows, damp places

and forest undergrowth.

Pantropical

3. Weddelia chinensis Kammal Chedy Asteraceae

Grows on paddy ridges, in grassy

fields and moist lowland

depressions, but it is also common

in littoral areas.

Native to South and

Southeast Asia.

4. Capsicum frutescens cv.

Nagahari Kantharimulaku Solanaceae Cultivated, Native of Tropical America Exotic

5. Peperomia pellucida (L.)

Kunth.

Mashitandu

Chedi Piperaceae

Degraded forest areas and

wastelands

Native of Tropical America;

now Pantropical Exotic

6. Blumea lacera (Burm.f.)

DC. Kukkura-chedi Compositae

Dry deciduous forests, also in the

plains Paleotropics

7. Cissus discolor Bl. Njerinjampuli Vitaceae Western Ghats, Moist Deciduous

Forests Indo-Malesia

8. Achyranthes aspera L. Katalaati Amaranthaceae Abundant in plantation of the hills Tropics.

9. Axonopus compressus

(Sw.) P.Beauv.

Kaalappullu/

Carpet Grass Poaceae

Dry and moist deciduous forests,

waste lands and paddy fields Tropics and subtropics

10. Oplismenus compositus

(L.) P.Beauv. Poaceae

Degraded deciduous forests and

shady places, also in the plains Pantropical

11. Bidens pilosa L. Kothimullu/

Mukkuthi Asteraceae Gregarious weed of fallow lands Pantropics

12. Pennisetum orientale

Rich. Poaceae

Cultivated as fodder grass, often

found running wild

Central Asia and North

Africa

13. Corchorus capsularis L. Chanachedi Malvaceae Degraded forest areas and along

sides of water courses

Cultivated in most Tropical

countries

14. Desmodium sp Leguminosae Grasslands and moist deciduous

forests, also in plains Indo-Malesia and Australia

11

15. Zingiber sp. Zingiberaceae Evergreen forests India, Sri Lanka and Malesia

16. Desmodium triflorum Nilamparanda/

Cherupalladi Leguminosae

Grasslands and moist deciduous

forests, also in plains Indo-Malesia and Australia

17. Piper longum L. Thippali Piperaceae

Semi-evergreen, evergreen and

moist deciduous forests and

wastelands

Indo-Malesia

18. Asystasia dalzelliana Sant. Violet Asystasia Acanthaceae Evergreen and semi-evergreen

forests and also in the plains Tropical Asia and Africa

19. Musa paradisiaca L. Vazha Musaceae Cultivated Cultivated throughout the

tropics

20. Laportea interrupta (L.)

Chew Anachorian Urticaceae

Degraded deciduous forests, also

in the plains Paleotropics

21. Scleria laevis Retz Cyperaceae Degraded forests, fallow fields and

roadsides

Indo-Malesia, China and

Australia

22. Andrographis paniculata

(Burm.f.) Nilavepu Acanthaceae Scrub jungles, also in the plains

Peninsular India and Sri

Lanka

23. Alternanthera sessilis (L.)

R.Br. Kozhuppa Amaranthaceae

Along sides of water courses &

marshy areas Pantropical

24. Mimosa pudica L. Thottavadi Leguminosae Common on moist and ungrazed

places.

Native of South America,

now pantropical.

25. Globba sessiliflora Sims. Kolchanna/

Kattinji Zingiberaceae

Along stream sides in evergreen

forests India to Thailand

26. Impatiens chinensis L Oonapoovu Balsaminaceae Marshy areas in grasslands India and China

27. Murdannia japonica (Thunb.) Faden

Commelinaceae Evergreen, semi-evergreen and

moist deciduous forests Indo-Malesia

28. Costus speciosus (J.Koenig) Sm.

Malavayambu Costaceae Moist deciduous and semi-

evergreen forests, also in plains Indo-Malesia

12

29. Ensete superbum (Roxb.)

Cheesman Kallu Vazha Musaceae

Moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests

Peninsular India Endemic to Peninsular

India

30. Schumannianthus virgatus

(Roxb.) Rolfe Malamkoova Marantaceae

Evergreen, moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests in marshy

areas South India and Sri Lanka

31. Desmodium gangeticum

(L.)DC. Orila Fabaceae

Moist deciduous forest and forest plantations. Also in the plains.

Paleotropics

Table 1.5.List of Climbers

Sl

No Scientific Name Common Name Family Habitat Distribution Status

1. Abrus precatorius L. Kunnikuru Leguminosae Deciduous forests, also in the

plains Pantropical

2. Mikania micrantha

Kunth Vayara Compositae

Forest plantations and also in the

plains Pantropical

Exotic/

Invasive

3. Jasminum multiflorum

(Burm.f.) Andr. Kudamulla Oleaceae

Moist Deciduous to Evergreen

Forests, also Planted Indo-Malesia& China

4. Calycopteris floribunda

(Roxb.) Pullani Combretaceae

Moist deciduous forest, also in

the plains

Indo-Malesia

5. Smilax zeylanica L. Valiyakanni

/Arikanni Smilacaceae

Moist deciduous and semi-

evergreen forests, also in plains Indo-Malesia

6. Cyclea peltata (Lam.)

Hook. f. & Thoms. Padathali Menispermaceae

Semi-evergreen and evergreen

forests, also in the plains India and Sri Lanka

7. Dioscorea hispida

Dennst. Podava-kizhangu Dioscoreaceae Semi-evergreen forests

South and South

East Asia

8. Pothos scandens L. Paruvakodi Araceae Evergreen forests, waste places

and sacred groves

India to Malesia and

Madagascar

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9. Ichnocarpus frutescens

(L.) R.Br. Palvalli Apocynaceae

Moist and dry deciduous forests,

also in the plains

Indo-Malesia and

Australia

10. Argyreia nervosa (Burm.

fil.) Bojer Samudrappacha, Convolvulaceae

Western Ghats, Moist Deciduous

Forests

Indo-Malesia, China

and Mauritius

11. Caesalpinia mimosoides

Lam Kalthottavadi Fabaceae

Moist deciduous and degraded

forests, Plains to High Altitude Indo-Malesia

12. Dioscorea alata Kachil Dioscoreaceae Cultivated plains Native to Southeast

Asia

13. Naravelia zeylanica (L.)

DC. Karuppakodi Ranunculaceae

Moist deciduous forests, also in

the plains

South East Asia

14. Merremia vitifolia (Burm.

fil.) Hall. fil. Manja vayaravalli Convolvulaceae

Moist Deciduous Forests,

Degraded forests, also in plains

Indo-China and

China

15. Piper nigrum L. var.

nigrum Kurumulaku Piperaceae

Evergreen and semi-evergreen

forests, also cultivated

Peninsular India and

Sri Lanka, cultivated

elsewhere

Table 1.5.List of Ferns

Sl No

Scientific Name Common Name Family Habitat Distribution Status

1. Adiantum philippense Pteridaceae Moist areas of all vegetation types

from coastal plains to forests Tropics and sub tropics

2. Selaginella delicatula

(Desv. ex Poir.) Alston Spike moss Selaginellaceae

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3. Lygodium flexuosum

(L.) Sw. Climbing Fern Schizaeaceae Open ground South and South East Asia

4.

Hemionitis arifolia

(Burm. fil.) Moore Hemionitidaceae In plains and water logged areas Tropical Asia

5.

Selaginella tenera

Spring. Sanjeevani Selaginellaceae

Found commonly on the forest

floor and at road side rocks.

6.

Pityrogramma

calomelanos (L.) Link

Silver fern Adiantaceae Common on open ground in fairly

exposed places

American origin, now widely

distributed in pan-tropics

Exotic

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FAUNAL ASPECTS

The following lists of faunal elements were observed from the site:

Birds : 32 species

Mammals : 12 species

Butterflies : 32 species

Odonates : 10 species

Amphibians : 6 species

Reptiles : 11 species

Spiders : 7 species

Ants : 6 species

List of Mammals (in and around the project site)

Sl

No. Common Name Scientific Name IUCN Status

IW(P)A

(Schedule)

1 Wild Boar Sus scrofa Least Concern II

2 Bonnet Macaque Macaca radiata Least Concern II

3 Indian grey mongoose Herpestes edwardsii Least Concern III

4 Indian Hare Lepus nigricollis Least Concern IV

5 Jungle Cat Felis chaus Least Concern II

6 Indian Fox Vulpes bengalensis Least Concern II

7 Palm civet/Toddy Cat Paradoxurus

hermaphroditus Least Concern II

8 Jungle striped squirrel Funambulus tristriatus Least Concern -

9 Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus Least Concern V

10 Greater Short-nosed

Fruit Bat Cynopterus sphinx Least Concern V

11 Pig Rat Bandicota indica Least Concern V

12 Common House Rat Rattus rattus Least Concern V

* IW(P)A -The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

List of Amphibians

Sl No. Scientific Name Common Name IUCN Status

1 Duttaphrynus melanostictus Indian common toad Least Concern

2 Pseudophilautus wynaadensis Bush Frog Least Concern

3 Polypedates sp. Tree Frog

4 Sphaerotheca sp. Burrowing Frog

5 FEJERVARYA SP. Cricket Frog

6 Rhacophorus malabaricus Malabar gliding frog Least Concern

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List of Reptiles


1 Trimeresurus malabaricus Malabar pit viper Least Concern

2 Daboia russelii Russell's viper Least Concern

3 Naja naja Asian cobra Least Concern

4 Bungarus caeruleus Common Krait Least Concern

5 Dendrelaphis tristis Common Bronzeback Tree Snake Least Concern

6 Ptyas mucosa Oriental Rat Snake Least Concern

7 Calotes versicolor Oriental Garden Lizard Least Concern

8 Eutropis carinata Keeled Indian Mabuya Least Concern

9 Uropeltis sp. Shield-tailed snake

10 Cnemaspis sp. Day gecko Least Concern

11 Varanus bengalensis Common Indian monitor Least Concern

List of Ants

Sl No. Common Name Scientific Name

1 Army Ant Leptogenys sp.

2 Yellow crazy Ant Anoplolepis gracilipes

3 Hunchback Ant Myrmicaria sp.

4 Red fire Ant Solenopsis geminata

5 Black Crazy Ant Paratrechina longicornis

6 Honey Ant Camponotus sp.

List of Birds


1 Parus cinereus Cinereous Tit Least Concern

2 Tachymarptis melba Alpine Swift Least Concern

3 Pycnonotus jocosus Red Whiskered Bulbul Least Concern

4 Accipiter badius Shikra Least Concern

5 Centropus sinensis Greater Coucal Least Concern

6 Oriolus xanthornus Black headed Oriole Least Concern

7 Corvus culminatus Indian Jungle Crow Least Concern

8 Dicaeum erythrorhynchos Pale billed Flowerpecker Least Concern

9 Megalaima viridis White cheeked Barbet Least Concern

10 Dinopium benghalense Black-rumped Flameback Least Concern

11 Dendrocitta vagabunda Indian Treepie Least Concern

12 Glaucidium radiatum Jungle Owlet Least Concern

13 Hierococcyx varius Common Hawk Cuckoo Least Concern

14 Dicrurus paradiseus Racket tailed Drongo Least Concern

15 Turdoides striatus Jungle Babbler Least Concern

16 Orthotomus sutorius Common Tailorbird Least Concern

17 Acridotheres tristis Common Myna Least Concern

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18 Copsychus saularis Oriental magpie robin Least Concern

19 Acrocephalus dumetorum Blyth's Reed Warbler Least Concern

20 Treron affinis Grey-fronted Green Pigeon Least Concern

21 Nectarinia zeylonica Purple-rumped Sunbird Least Concern

22 Dendrocopos nanus Brown-capped Pygmy

Woodpecker

Least Concern

23 Pitta brachyura Indian Pitta Least Concern

24 Tephrodornis pondicerianus Common Woodshrike Least Concern

25 Aegithina tiphia Common Iora Least Concern

26 Pericrocotus flammeus Orange Minivet Least Concern

27 Hemipus picatus Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike Least Concern

28 Oriolus kundoo Indian Golden Oriole Least Concern

29 Hypothymis azurea Black-naped Monarch Least Concern

30 Terpsiphone paradisi Asian Paradise Flycatcher Least Concern

31 Acritillas indica Yellow-browed Bulbul Least Concern

32 Ninox scutulata Brown Hawk-Owl Least Concern

List of Millipedes and Centipedes


1 Scolopendra Sp. Least Concern

2 Phyllogonostreptus sp. Least Concern

3 Trigoniulus corallinus Rusty millipede Least Concern

4 Harpaphe sp. Black and Yellow Millipede

List of Butterflies

Sl. No. Common Name Scientific Name Status

Papilionidae

1 Southern Birdwing Troides minos Cramer Endemic to W. Ghats

2 Common Mormon Papilio polytes Linnaeus

3 Malabar Banded Peacock Papilio buddha Westwood Endemic to W. Ghats

4 Lime Butterfly Papilio demoleus Linnaeus

Pieridae

5 Three-spot Grass Yellow Eurema blanda Boisduval

6 Common Emigrant Catopsilia Fabricius

7 Common Jezebel Delias eucharis Drury

8 Great Orange Tip Hebemoia glaucippe Linnaeus

9 Common Wanderer Pareronia valeria Cramer

Nymphalidae

10 Common Evening Brown. Melanitis leda Linnaeus

11 Common Palmfly Elymnias hypermnestra

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Linnaeus

12 Chocolate Pansy Junonia iphita Cramer

13 Common Four-ring Ypthima huebneri Kirby

14 Great Eggfly Hypolimnas bolina Linnaeus

15 Nigger Orsotriaena medus Fabricius

16 Common Crow Euploea core Stoll

17 Common Sailor Neptis hylas Linnaeus

18 Blue Tiger Tirumala limniace Cramer

19 Striped Tiger Danaus genutia Cramer

20 Bamboo Tree Brown Lethe europa Fabricius

Lycaenidae

21 Common Cerulean Jamides celeno Cramer

22 Yamfly Loxura Atymnus

23 Common Line-blue Prosotas nora C. Felder

24 Common Pierrot Castalius rosimon Fabricius

25 Western Centaur Oakblue Arhopala pseudocentaurus

Doubleday

26 Transparent Six-1ine Blue Nacaduba kurava Moore

Hesperidae

27 Chestnut Bob Iambrix salsala Moore

28 Pygmy Grass Hopper Aeromachus pygmaeus Fabricius

29 Straight Swift Parnara bada Moore

30 Water Snow Flat Tagiades litigiosa MOschler

31 Grass Demon Udaspes folus Cramer

32 Fulvous Pied Flat Pseudocoladenia dan Fabricius

List of Odonates

Sl No. Scientific Name Common Name

1 Orthetrum sabina Green Marsh Hawk

2 Bradinopyga geminata Granite Ghost

3 Neurothemis fulvia Fulvous Forest Skimmer

4 Diplacodes trivialis Ground Skimmer

5 Pantala flavescens Wandering Glider

6 Orthetrum sp. Marsh Hawk

7 Rhyothemis variegata Common Picture Wing

8 Neurothemis tullia Pied Paddy Skimmer

9 Ceriagrion coromandelianum Coromandel Marsh Dart

10 Ceriagrion cerinorubellum Orange-Tailed Marsh Dart

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List of Spiders

Sl No. Family Scientific Name

1 Oxyopidae Oxyopes sp.

2 Sparassidae Hetropoda venatoria

3 Araneidae Eriovixia laglaisei

4 Hersilidae Hersilia savignyi

5 Lycosidae Hippasa sp.

6 Tetragnathidae Nephila maculata

7 Araneidae Argiope sp.

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. Two

species of butterflies namely Southern Birdwing (Troides minos) and Malabar Banded

Peacock (Papilio buddha) and one species of amphibian namely Malabar gliding frog

(Rhacophorus malabaricus) reported from the site are endemic to W. Ghats

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Latitude Longitute

BP1 11°46' 57.36"N 75°43' 39.73"E

BP2 11°46' 57.50"N 75°43' 39.28"E

BP3 11°46' 59.56"N 75°43' 32.57"E

BP4 11°46' 57.38"N 75°43' 32.16"E

BP5 11°46' 56.13"N 75°43' 31.92"E

BP6 11°46' 56.04"N 75°43' 31.70"E

BP7 11°46' 57.42"N 75°43' 27.77"E

BP8 11°47' 00.27"N 75°43' 28.81"E

BP9 11°47' 02.62"N 75°43' 29.64"E

BP10 11°47' 04.24"N 75°43' 33.44"E

BP11 11°47' 02.89"N 75°43' 37.80"E


POINT NO

Form – O

[(See Rule 29 F (2) & 29 L )]

Report of Medical Examination under rule 29 B

( to be issued in triplicate )

Certificate No. ___________________________

Certified that Shri/Smt. ______________________________________________________ employed

as _____________________________ in M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd. Mine,

form B. No. ___________________________________ has been Examined for an initial / periodical

Medical Examination, He / She appears to be _________________________________ Years of age.

The findings of the examining authority are given in the attached sheet, it is considered

that Shri / Smt. ______________________________________

a) Is medically fit for any employment in mines.

b) Is suffering from ______________________________ and is medically unfit for.

i. Any employment in mine or

ii. any employment below ground or

iii. any employment or work _____________________________________________

c) Is suffering from _______________________________________________ and should get

this disability cure / controlled and should be again examined within a period of

_____________________________________________________________________ months

He / She will appear for Re-examination with the result of test of

___________________ and the opinion of

______________________________________________________

specialist from __________________________________________ he / she

may be permitted / not permitted to carry on this duties during the period.

Signature of the Examining authority

Name & Designation in block letter

Place : _______________________

Date : ________________________

Annexure No. H

Report of the examining authority

(To be filled in for every medical examination whether initial or periodical or Re-Examination of after cure / control of

debility )

Annexure to certificate No. __________________________ as a Result of medical examination on ___________

Identification mark __________________________ Left thumb impression of the candidate

1. General Development Good / Fair / Poor

2. Height _____________________ Cms 3. Weight ____________________ Kgs

4. Eyes:

(i) Visual acuity distance vision (With or without glasses.)

Right Eye ________________________ Left Eye ______________________________

(ii) Any organic disease of eyes

(iii) Night blindness _______________________ (iv) Colour blindness __________________

(iv) Squint (*to be tested in special case )

5. Ears:

(i) Hearing right ear _____________ Left ear _______________ (ii) Any organic disease.

6. Respiratory system:

Chest measurement

(i) After full Inspiration _________Cms. (ii) After Full expiration __________ Cms.

7. Circulatory system:

Blood Pressure ________________________ Pulse ____________________________

8. Abdomen:

Tenderness

Liver

Spleen

Tumor

9. Nervous System:

History of fits or epilepsy

Paralysis

Mental health

10. Locomotor system

11. Skin

12. Hernia

13. Hydrocela

14. Any other abnormality

15. Urine

Reaction

Albumin

Sugar

16. Ski gram of chest:

17. Any other chest considered necessary by the examining authority.

18. Any opinion of specialist considered necessary.

Place ____________

Date ____________ Signature of the examining authority

Name & Designation in block letter

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