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M/s. Pridhvi Envirotech (P) Ltd, Hyderabad 1

Dr. Ramesh Reddy

Sy. No.253, Jakkalacheruvu vil, Gooty Mandal, Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP

Ananthapuram District, Andhra Pradesh.

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dr. Ramesh Reddy, with head quarters & registered office in Bengaluru, Karnataka

state and engaged in the production and marketing of mined colour granite blocks

was granted a mining lease for quarrying colour Granite over an extent of 6.224

Ha, in Sy. No:253 of Jakkalacheruvu village, Gooty Mandal, Ananthapuram

District, Andhra Pradesh, by Director, Mines & Geology, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh,

vide Notice No.14762 /R4-1/ 2010 dated 27.06.2013 & 25.10.2015, for a period of 20

Years.

Copies of the Orders are enclosed at Annexure I

The approved mining plan pertaining to the quarry lease area was obtained from

Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Kurnool, vide Lr. No: 3515 / MP-TDPT / 2015,

dated 22.12.2015, for the 5 years period.

Approved mine plan is given at Annexure II.

As per the Notification - S.O-141(E) dated 15th January, 2016, of Ministry of

Environment, Forest & Climate Change, New Delhi, the project falls under

Category “B2”, which mandates obtaining Environmental Clearance for the colour

Granite Quarry project from State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority

(SEIAA), ,Andhra Pradesh state, under Ministry of Environment, Forests &

Climate Change (MoEFCC), Govt. of India.

Copy of the MoEFCC Notification is enclosed as Annexure-III

Accordingly, application in the prescribed format, Form-I, duly filled in, along with

EMP and approved mining plan, is being submitted for obtaining Environmental

Clearance from SEIAA, Andhra Pradesh, for the colour granite quarrying project.

The quarrying is carried out by open-cast semi-mechanized method as per the

approved Mining Plan only. The entire lease area is classified as Govt owned waste

land with no forest land involved.

The proposed production of marketable granite is 4422 M3.

The estimated project cost is Rs. 2.50 Cr


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The project will generate employment to the local people. The socio economic level

of the area and living standards will improve and there will be growth of the region

in terms of education, health, transport and other development.

The salient features of the project are given below:

Salient features of the project

Table 1

S No Particulars Details

1. Name of the Project Dr. Ramesh Reddy

2. Nature Quarrying Colour Granite

Size of the Project 6.224 Ha

Type of Land Government owned waste Land

3. Location Details

Survey No 253

Village Jakkalacheruvu

Mandal Gooty

District Ananthapuram

State Andhra Pradesh

Latitude:

Longitude:

15007’18.2’’ N, 15007’15.0’’ N, 15007’13.1’’ N,

15007’12.3’’ N, 15007’11.4’’ N, 15007’13.1’’ N,

15007’07.8’’ N, 15007’08.7’’ N, 15007’09.1’’ N,

15007’17.6’’ N, 15007’17.8’’ N, 15007’20.2’’ N,

15007’20.2’’ N, 15007’21.1’’ N, 15007’21.8’’ N,

15007’24.5’’ N, 15007’25.0’’ N, 15007’24.2’’ N,

15007’23.0’’ N, 15007’22.6’’ N, 15007’19.9’’ N,

15007’20.9’’ N, 15007’18.6’’ N, 15007’17.8’’ N,

15007’19.2’’ N.

77o45’15.9’’ E, 77o45’15.8’’ E, 77o45’14.9’’ E,

77o45’14.1’’ E, 77o45’13.7’’ E, 77o45’12.1’’ E,

77o45’09.7’’ E, 77o45’09.4’’ E, 77o45’08.9’’ E,

77o45’08.3’’ E, 77o45’07.3’’ E, 77o45’07.8’’ E,

77o45’08.2’’ E, 77o45’08.9’’ E, 77o45’09.6’’ E,

77o45’11.4’’ E, 77o45’12.2’’ E, 77o45’12.5’’ E,

77o45’13.0’’ E, 77o45’13.3’’ E, 77o45’12.9’’ E,

77o45’10.8’’ E, 77o45’09.5’’ E, 77o45’13.2’’ E,

77o45’14.1’’ E.

Topo sheet No. 57E11, 12,15,16 and 57F9,13

4 Govt. Orders

Quarry Lease Grant Order

by DMG, AP

Proc. No:14762/R4-1/ 2010 dt.27.06.2013 &

25.10.2015

Mine Plan Approval by DDM Lr. No: 3515/MP-TDPT /2015, dt. 22.12.2015.

5 Environmental Setting

Nearest Village Isurallapalli - 1.2 Km S-W


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Nearest Town Gooty – 12.3 Km W

Nearest Railway Station Jakkalacheruvu – 3.2 Km SW

Nearest Airport Bellary @ 92 Km W,

Inter State Boundary Nil

Water Bodies Seasonal naala 0. 42 Km.

Reserve Forests Jakklacheruvu R.F - 3.15 Km

Historical /Important Places None

Ecologically Sensitive Areas None

6 Project Requirements

Water Requirement 20.0 KLD for water sprinkling, green belt and

domestic consumption purposes

Power Requirement 10 KVA

Man Power Requirement 35 Nos.

7 Mining Method Open Cast Semi Mechanized Method

8 Project Cost Rs.2.50 Cr

9 EMP Budget Capital Cost – Rs. 8.00 Lakhs

Recurring Cost – Rs.2.10 Lakhs per annum

10 Present Proposal Quarrying Colour Granite

11 Appraisal Category B2 category

12 Other Mines within 500 Mts Dr. Ramesh Reddy – 1.00 Ha – about 400 M


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2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent

Project Details

The proposed project is quarrying colour granite by Dr. Ramesh Reddy, situated in

Bengaluru, Karnataka state, over the approved quarry lease area of 6.224 Ha in

Survey No.253 of Jakkalacheruvu village, Gooty mandal, Ananthapuram district,

Andhra Pradesh, where colour granite reserves are abundant.

Project Proponent:

Dr. Ramesh Reddy is the project proponent and Proprietor of Dr. Ramesh Reddy

quarry lease area, having registered office at No.84/1, R.V. Road, Basavanagudi,

Bengaluru. Karnataka.

.2 Brief History of the Project and Applicability of EIA Notification

Dr. Ramesh Reddy was granted a quarry lease for colour granite over an extent of

6.224 Ha in Sy. No:253 of Jakkalacheruvu village, Gooty mandal, Ananthapuram

district, Andhra Pradesh for a period of 20 Years, by Director, Mines & Geology,

vide Proc. No:14762/ R4-1/ 2010 dt.27.06.2013 & 25.10.2015 ,.

The approval of quarry lease area for colour granite was subject to submission of

approved mining plan pertaining to the quarry lease area.

Accordingly the approved mining plan pertaining to the above quarry lease area

was obtained from Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Kurnool, vide

Lr. No: 3515 / MP-TDPT / 2015, dt. 22.12.2015.

As per the Notification - S.O-141(E) dated 15th January, 2016, of Ministry of

Environment, Forest & Climate Change, New Delhi, the project falls under

Category “B2”, which mandates obtaining Environmental Clearance for the colour

Granite Quarry project from State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority

(SEIAA), ,Andhra Pradesh state, under Ministry of Environment, Forests &

Climate Change (MoEFCC), Govt. of India.


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Accordingly, application in the prescribed format, Form-I, duly filled in, along with

EMP and approved mining plan is being submitted for obtaining Environmental

Clearance from SEIAA, Andhra Pradesh, to the colour granite quarrying project.

2.3 Need for the Project & its Importance to the Country/ Region

Granite falls under the minor minerals category. Some of these varieties like jet

black and galaxy black are supplied uniquely by India in the international market.

There is continuously growing demand for Indian black granite in the international

markets for various needs.

Due to beautiful finish and sturdiness suitable for interior and exterior decor, there

is rise in demand for granite. Granite has become a common construction stone for

flooring, counter tops, cladding etc. Indian granite is aesthetically appealing and known for

its hardness and quality. Moreover, it is highly heat resistant and keeps the living space

cool. Granite is cheaper than marble but is of almost the same strength and durability.

India exports high quality Indian granite to more than 35 countries like the United States

of America, Japan, Germany, Australia, Italy, Canada etc.

In view of the global as well as domestic demand and export potential for granite and

granite products with varied applications and uses, the proposed project, for quarrying

colour granite assumes importance and contributes to foreign exchange earnings to the

country. Also it will contribute to the regional revenue by way of royalty, direct and indirect

taxes. The mining and associated activities in the mineral rich areas increase the gains in

gross domestic product (GDP).While providing direct employment to 35 people, the project

will provide indirect economic benefits to transporters and labor associated with it.

2.4 Demand – Supply Gap

The project is envisaged to meet the demand supply gap in both domestic and

export markets, as demand for granite products is increasing day by day.

2.5 Export Potential

This project is conceptualized to market the colour granite in both domestic and

export markets.


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3.0 ABOUT THE PROJECT

� The granted quarry lease area is 6.224 Ha.

� The quarried colour granite is in the form of dressed blocks of different sizes.

� Total mineable colour granite reserves available are assessed as 129704 M3

over the mine life period of 29 years.

� Total mineable colour granite for mine lease period would be 89451 M3

� Waste generated during the mine lease period will be 506889 M3

� The average Colour Granite production in the first 5 year mining plan period

is proposed as @ 4422 M3 / Annum

� The production of colour granite in the 5 yrs plan period will be 22109 M3 @

15 % recovery

� Waste generated in the 5 years plan period will be 125286 M3 @ 85 %

� The mining is by open cast semi mechanized method

3. 1 Site Analysis

3.1.1 Connectivity

The Quarry Lease area is connected by a well laid track and is located about 1.50

Km East of Peddagajulapalli village situated at the road connecting

Jakkalacheruvu village to Rachavandlapalli village. The quarry lease area has

good connectivity to the State Highway connecting Gooty to Tadipatri crossing at

Jakkalacheruvu village at 3.2 km and the National Highway7 Hyderabad to

Bengaluru at Gooty cross roads, about 10 Km on the west.

The main village Jakkalacheruvu is about 3.2 Km from the quarry lease area and

is well connected to Gooty, the mandal head quarters by a BT road. Hence there is

good road connectivity up to the quarry.

Feature Description

Nearest Railway Station Jakkalacheruvu at 3.2 Km

Nearest Airport Bellary Airport – 92.0 Km

Nearest Highway NH 7 – 10.0 Km


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3.1.2 Land Form, Land Use and Land Ownership

3.1.2.1 Land Form

The quarry lease area is a pediment with gentle slopes towards all directions.

Generally it is low lying plain land with an average altitude of 340 M above MSL

and dendritic to sub dendritic drainage is observed. The area is elevated towards

centre of the hillock with a height of 3 to 4 M gently sloping towards all directions.

The area is exposed with multi colour granite sheet rock covered with conglomerate

bed on top layer. The area is devoid of any forest or tree cover but comprises shrubs

only. The granite sheet rock is well exposed without any overburden.

3.1.2.2 Land Use

The sanctioned quarry lease area is Govt. waste land not put to any use except

grazing.

The quarry lease area will be used for different purposes during quarrying operations, as detailed

below.

S No Purpose Area Ha

1 Area under Quarrying 2.500

2 Waste Dump area 1.500

3 Road 0.002

4 Site facilities 0.002

5 Green Belt 1.500

6 Undisturbed area 0.720

Total 6.224

3.1.2.3 Land Ownership

The granted quarry lease area is 6.224 Ha of Govt. of AP owned waste land in

Sy. No. 253 of Jakkalacheruvu village, Gooty mandal, Anantapuram district.

The lease area is bounded by Patta lands on the East, West and South and Govt.

land and road on the North.

3.2 Topography

The area is located on Topo Sheet No: 57E11, 12,15,16 and 57F9,13 at the following

Latitudes and Longitudes.


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Latitudes:

15007’18.2’’ N, 15007’15.0’’ N, 15007’13.1’’ N, 15007’12.3’’ N, 15007’11.4’’ N,

15007’13.1’’ N, 15007’07.8’’ N, 15007’08.7’’ N, 15007’09.1’’ N, 15007’17.6’’ N,

15007’17.8’’ N, 15007’20.2’’ N, 15007’20.2’’ N, 15007’21.1’’ N, 15007’21.8’’ N,

15007’24.5’’ N, 15007’25.0’’ N, 15007’24.2’’ N, 15007’23.0’’ N, 15007’22.6’’ N,

15007’19.9’’ N, 15007’20.9’’ N, 15007’18.6’’ N, 15007’17.8’’ N, 15007’19.2’’ N.

Longitudes:

77o45’15.9’’ E, 77o45’15.8’’ E, 77o45’14.9’’ E, 77o45’14.1’’ E, 77o45’13.7’’ E,

77o45’12.1’’ E, 77o45’09.7’’ E, 77o45’09.4’’ E, 77o45’08.9’’ E, 77o45’08.3’’ E,

77o45’07.3’’ E, 77o45’07.8’’ E, 77o45’08.2’’ E, 77o45’08.9’’ E, 77o45’09.6’’ E,

77o45’11.4’’ E, 77o45’12.2’’ E, 77o45’12.5’’ E, 77o45’13.0’’ E, 77o45’13.3’’ E,

77o45’12.9’’ E, 77o45’10.8’’ E, 77o45’09.5’’ E, 77o45’13.2’’ E, 77o45’14.1’’ E.

The area is elevated towards centre of the hillock with a height of 3 to 4 M gently

sloping towards all directions. The area is exposed with multi colour granite sheet

rock covered with conglomerate bed on top layer.. The granite sheet rock is well

exposed without overburden.

The area is devoid of any forest or tree cover but comprises shrubs only. There are

no prominent natural drainage channels in the area.

The area falls in Semi arid zone of peninsular India. The aridiy is characterized by

low annual precipitation of 597 mm normal and 731mm maximum in 2008-09. Wind

velocity is 16 Km/hr. Temperature fluctuations are seasonal varying from 200 to

410. Normal rainfall is 553.0 mm. The main occupation of people in the region is

agriculture and live stock rearing.

The co-ordinates were fixed using the 12 channel handheld GPS, GARMIN make

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MAP DATUM: WGS – 84

Position Format hddd – mm – ss.s

Map Datum WGS – 84

Units Metric

North Reference Magnetic

Variance 001o W

Angle Degrees

The Topo sheet of 10 KM Radius area of the site, base map of the 10 KM radius

area, Google map of the area by marking 500 meters distance by identifying other

mines in operation in the area are given at Figure 3.1, Figure 3.2 and Figure 3.3

Respectively. Photographs of the Current status of mine are given at Figure 3.4

3.3 Land Sensitivity

The existing land is Govt. waste land not being put to any other use except grazing.

The land on the other three directions is agricultural land with rain fed crops.

3.4 Habitation in the Vicinity

There are 14 villages within 5 KM radius of the site. The details of villages,

distances and Direction are given below.


1. Archeological Important Places None

2. Ecological Sensitive areas (National

park, Wild Life Sanctuary &

Biosphere Reserve etc.)

None

3. Reserved Forests Jakklacheruvu RF-3.15 Km SW

4. River/Water Bodies Seasonal naala 0.42 Km. W


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Table 3.1

Details of Villages, Distances & Direction

S No Village Distance Km Direction

1 Jakkalacheruvu 2.8 SW

2 Gondipalli 3.5 NW

3 Isurralapalli 1.2 SW

4 Peddagajulapalli 1.7 NW

5 Jakkasanigunta 3.0 NE

6 Appecherla 4.7 S

7 Payasamrangareddipalli 4.8 NE

8 Rampuram 2.3 N

9 Timmapuram 3.0 S

10 Mamillapalli 3.8 NW

11 Dayyalacheruvu 4.1 SE

12 Chinnagojulapalli 0.4 N

13 Rachavandlapalli 1.4 N

14 Nallamekalapalli 2.80 NE

3.5 Existing Social Infrastructure

Basic Amenities:

A) Communication & Post-Office:-

The Nearest Post Office & Tele communication facility are at Gondipalli village

at about 3.4 Km, N/W of QL area.

B) Government & Private Schools: -

Basic educational facility like elementary school is at Jakkalacheruvu village

and high school is Captain KK Swamy Memorial EM High School at 12 Km near

Gooty.. Degree level educational facility is at Gooty, the mandal head quarters.


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C) Nearest Hospital: -

Govt. Hospital facility is at Jakkalacheruvu village 3.2 Km SW of the QL area.

D) Port Facility:

Nearest port is at Krishnapatnam about 271 Km south east of QL area.

E) Air Port :

Nearest air port is at Bellary 92 Km, west of QL area.

F) Rail Head :

Nearest rail head is at Jakkalacheruvu 3.2 Km from QL area.

G) High way:

Nearest Highway is NH-7 at Gooty cross roads,, 10 Km, West of QL area.,

3.6 Climatic Data from Secondary Sources

3.7 Resource requirement

3.7.1 Water Requirement

The daily water requirement will be 20.00 KL, which will be sourced from the bore

well in the nearby village .

Table 3.2

Water Requirement

S No Purpose Quantity KLD

1 Dust Suppression 12.0

2 Green belt development 6.0

3 Domestic Consumption 2.0

Total 20.0

3.7.2 Power Requirement

As the quarry activities are carried out only during day time by semi mechanized

method and the activities are for the quarry lease period only, the power required


1. Minimum Temp 200 C

2. Maximum Temp 410C

3. Normal Annual Rainfall 597 mm


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for operating the machinery and equipments used in the project activity need not be

sourced from the supply power.

The machinery and equipments will be operated with diesel motive power also. One

D.G set of 10 KVA is provided as alternative power source.

3. 8 Amenities / Facilities

It is proposed to provide the site service like Quarry office and other statutory

amenities like Rest Shelter, First Aid facility and water for domestic consumption,

as required near the quarry lease area. As the facilities are temporary and for the

quarry lease period only, semi permanent structures are proposed as detailed below.

� Office Room – 6 M x 6 M x 3.5 M with AC sheet roof

� Rest Room – 6 M x 6M x 3M with AC sheet roof

� Toilets – 2 Nos – 2 M x 2 M x 3 M with AC sheet roof

� First Aid – Provision to be made in the Manager’s Room

� Drinking water – Provision to be made in the Rest Room


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FIGURE 3.1

TOPO MAP OF 10 KM RADIUS


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FIGURE 3.2

BASE MAP OF THE AREA


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FIGURE 3.3

GOOGLE MAP SHOWING 500 METER DISTANCE OF BOUNDARY


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FIGURE NO.3.4

GOOGLE MAP SHOWING QUARRIES WITH IN 500METERS


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FIGURE 3.4

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE QUARRY SITE


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ROAD CONNECTIVITY


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4.0 MINING PLAN

4.1 Regional Geology

The geological formations in Ananthapuram district can broadly be divided in to

distinct and well marked groups and older groups of Metamorphic rocks belonging

to Archean and younger group of sedimentary rocks belonging to the proterozoic age

the later cover part of Gudipala block. The remaining part of district is occupied by

Archean Rocks which consist of Schist, Gneisses, Quartz veins and basic dykes.

The Archean rocks have suffered considerable degree of tectonic disturbances, as a

result of which the rocks have been metamorphosed and recrystallized.

Stratigraphic sequences established in the area is as follows:

Geological Age Lithology

Recent

Pleistocene

Alluvium

Laterite

Unconformity

Younger Intrusive, Epidote veins,

quartz veins and reefs.

Pegmatite’s veins of Alkali Feldspar

granite and syenite

Dolerite/Basalt/Gabbro Dykes

Leuco Granite

Nebulitic to homophonous biotite

granite

Peninsular Gneissic complex

(Migmatite group)

Nebulitic to homophonous Hornblende

granite and Leuco Hornblende granite

Archean

Biotite granite gneiss,

Hornblend granite gneiss

Porphyritic hornblend granite


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4.1.1 Local Geological conditions

The area is elevated towards centre of the hillock with a height of 3 to 4 M gently

sloping towards all directions. The area is exposed with multi colour granite sheet

rock covered with conglomerate bed on top layer. The granite sheet rock is well

exposed without overburden. The area is devoid of any forest or tree cover but

comprises shrubs only. There are no prominent natural drainage channels in the

area.

The area falls in Semi arid zone of peninsular India. The aridiy is characterized by

medium annual precipitation of 597 mm. Wind velocity is 16 Km/hr. Temperature

fluctuations are seasonal varying from 200 to 410. Normal rainfall is 597 mm.

4.2 Estimation and Calculation of Geological Reserves

Based on the prospecting work carried out and present exposure of the boulders and

sheet rock and the observations made in the adjacent quarry, the reserves of the

area have been estimated by the following parameters.

The proved zone is taken as 10 meters from lower contour level. Probable and

possible zones are 3 meters each and the recovery factor is taken as 15% which may

vary with depth. The reserves are estimated by the cross sectional method. It

consists of calculating the sectional area and multiplying it by zone of influence to

arrive at the volume.


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Table.4.1 Estimation and Calculation of Geological Reserves

Category Section Influence

Distance M

Sectional

Area M2

Volume

M3

Reserves

M3

Waste M3

@ 85%

A B (A*B) (A*B)0.15 (A*B)*0.85

Proved A - A’ 148 812 120176 18026 102150

B – B’ 148 3472 513856 77078 436778

C – C’ 148 1160 171680 25752 145928

Sub Total 805712 120857 664855

Probable A - A’ 148 174 25752 3863 24578

B – B’ 148 651 96348 14452 21622

C – C’ 148 218 32190 4829 29093

Sub Total 154290 23144 131147

Possible A - A’ 148 174 25752 3863 24578

B – B’ 148 651 96348 14452 21622

C – C’ 148 218 32190 4829 29093

Sub Total 154290 23144 131147

Total 1114292 167144 947148

After Buffer Zone 864692 167144 734988

Total granite reserves = 167144 M3

The granite reserves blocked under buffer zone = (1560x7.5x21) = 249600 x 0.15

= 37400 M3

Total mineable granite reserves = 167144 – 37400 = 129704 M3

Total waste available in the lease area = 734988 M3

Annual Production proposed = 4422 M3

Life of the mine = Minable reserves / Annual production ie 129704 /4422 = 29 yrs.


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The life of the mine and reserves will be periodically reviewed and are likely to

change after the proposed exploration and trail production in the area is completed.

The reserve estimated here is purely based on visual estimate of the deposit.

4.3 Year wise Production Plan

It is proposed to producer Colour Granite at an average of 4422 M3 per annum

Year wise Production Plan for next 5 years period

The details of year wise production proposed are shown in the following table:

Table 4.2

Year Wise Granite Production

Year Working

Area M2

Bench

height M

Volume

M3

Production

Granite@15% Waste@85%

1st year

(2016-17)

128X22= 2816 5 14080 2112 11968

125X19= 2375 5 11875 1781 10094

25955 3893 22062

2nd year

(2017-18)

133X22= 2926 5 14630 2195 12436

130X22= 2860 5 14300 2145 12155

28930 4340 24591

3rd year

(2018-19)

137X22= 3014 5 15070 2261 12810

134X22= 2948 5 14740 2211 12529

29810 4472 25339

4th year

(2019-20)

142x22 = 3124 5 15620 2343 13277

139X22 =3058 5 15290 2294 12997

30910 4637 26274

5th year

(2020-21)

146X22= 3212 5 16060 2409 13651

143X22= 3146 5 15730 2360 13371

31790 4769 27022

Total 147395 22109 125286

Annual Average 29479 4422 25057

The total quantity of mined out blocks in the five year plan period will be 29479 M3

out of which 4422 M3 will be black granite and 25057 M3 will be waste.


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4.4 Method of Mining

In view of the nature of the deposit, open cast method of mining is carried out by

semi mechanization as open cast mining using compressor operated jack hammer

drills, hydraulic excavators, dumpers etc. Transportation is made by trucks to the

dispatching points.

The rock is cut using the above machinery. Close spaced drilling of 0.2 mm is

adopted along a straight line and charged with low explosives to avoid feather

cracks.

Removal / Excavation of OB and other quarry waste:

There is no overburden upon the deposit. Boulders are exposed on top of the colour

granite so that the removal of OB doesn’t arise. The south west side of the area is

selected for dump yard for next five years and the waste will be stocked in the

earmarked dump yard adopting step dumping.

The waste can be utilized to fill the pits, after the quarry operations are completed.

Also greenery will be developed on the dumps on reaching their optimum height to

stabilize them.

Method of Delineation

Delineation can be carried out by several methods and the prominent method is

mentioned below.

Separation of primary blocks from mother rock

The quarrying is carried out in the form of linear cut method, which involves

loosing of the primary block from mother rock. Hence primary cutting will be done

by line drilling method where close spaced parallel holes along straight line will be

made using compressed air operated Jack hammers, for separating primary blocks.

Once the free space is developed in working place, the primary cuts are taken up

over a maximum length of 10 meters to a width of 3 meters and to a depth of 6

meters depending upon the joint availability.


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The primary blocks will be cut into secondary blocks by jack hammer drilling and

wedge cutting. The blocks will be dislodged from in situ position by an excavator.

Line drilling method will be used for cutting the primary blocks, through blasting

the holes by charging with low explosives cartridge like gun powder and non- delay

detonators for smooth blasting. The use of delay detonators causes fragmentation

and cracks in rocks. The non detonating cords are inserted into the holes which are

stemmed with muck and fired after plugging at the mouth. The primary block

separated from the mother rock is pulled off from the face with cranes or shovel.

Cutting large primary blocks into secondary blocks

The primary blocks dislodged from sheet rock are cut into secondary blocks

carefully trimming the fractures, block lines and penetrative cracks.

The commercial blocks will be formed by trimming secondary blocks in such a way

that the sides form right angles to each other.

The following sizes of blocks are proposed to be formed from the ROM in the

following direction ranges in Gang saw as well as Cutter sizes.

Dimension Gang-saw size Cutter size

Length: 190 to 380 cm 90 to 180 cm

Width: 140 to 200 cm 60 to 90 cm

Height: 120 to 170 cm 40 to 70 cm

Production of commercial blocks

Major boulders exposed are used for small size marketable blocks. After primary

separation, the rock mass will be carefully examined to avoid hair line cracks,

mineral segregations and veins etc., The dressing of the rough blocks will be made

by chipping the edges and geometrically equating the edges of the block at the

dressing yard for obtaining commercial blocks with good geometric shape.


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Drilling

Drilling and blasting play vital role in determining the size and shape of rough

blocks. Drilling pattern is very important in developing a working face and also

preparing the rough blocks suitable for their use in processing units.

Drill hole pattern will be uniform single lined pattern, equidistant holes.

Drilling Parameter

• Drill hole diameter : 74/P mm

• Depth of hole: 3 M

• Spacing and burden : 1.5 M x 3 M

• Stemming and charging of blast hole: The blast hole is charged with 100 gms

of explosives and filled with clan pills. Subsequently, the shot hole will be

stemmed.

• Explosive type (1) Slurry based explosives or Gun powder.

Broad Blasting parameters:

Drill hole patterns for primary and secondary smooth blasting – uniform single

hole, equidistant holes (line drilling) will be deployed for separation of blocks from

mother rock. In the case of sheet rock the primary drilling is in the form of

equidistant vertical holes to take out blocks of gang saw.

Handling the Blocks within the Quarry:

The blocks will be dressed at the pit mouth and after checking the quality will be

loaded in the tipper and transported to the stockyard. The waste will be loaded in

the tippers and transported to the dump yard.

Storage and Handling of Explosive

Smooth blasting techniques and special explosives and silent non explosive

demolishing agents like ACCONEX are used.. An area located at a safe distance

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storage and handling of explosives as per explosives act, is demarcated for storing

magazines.

As the proponent doesn’t possess a blasting license presently, he will obtain the

same when required. Alternatively, the blasting operations may be carried out by

outsourcing to a licensed contractor who will bring the necessary explosives and

carry out the blasting at the quarry site by a qualified blaster.

4.4.1 Extent of Mechanization

The machinery requirement is mainly for drilling and transporting the materials.

The details of required machinery are presented in Table 4.3

Table 4.3

Machinery Requirement

S No Description Nos Capacity Nature of Work

1. Excavator

Model Tata

Hitachi 200 Lc

2 Bucket- 1 M3

Boom length

- 7M

Excavating and Loading the over

burden, small boulders, cut boulders and

waste rock into tippers

2. Tipper 2 10 Tons Transportation of the overburden and

blocks

3 Crane 1 10 Tons For lifting blocks

4 Air

Compressors

1 50 CFM Supplying compressed air to jack

hammers

5 Jack hammers 6 Drilling holes

6 Generator 1 10 KVA Supply of power

Tools: chisels, crowbars, pick axes, spades, hammers of different sizes

4.4.2 Transportation of Blocks from Quarry to Yard and Destination:

Dressing of the blocks will be done at the pit mouth and dressing blocks will be

transported to stock yard by tippers. 2 tippers will be sufficient for transporting

the dressed blocks and transporting the waste to the dump yard within the quarry.

The dressed blocks will be transported to the various destinations by trucks.


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4.4.3 Manpower

The following manpower is proposed at the quarry area.

S No Man power Nos.

1 Quarry Manager with Mines

Manager certificate

1

2 Blaster cum Mate 1

3 Excavator Operator 4

4 Compressor Operator 2

5 Tipper Operator 4

6 Drillers 6

7 Helpers 6

8 Cutters 8

9 Watchman 1

10 Chisel Men 2

Total 35

In addition 10 nos. casual labour will be employed on daily basis.


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5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

Open cast Stone & Metal quarrying will result in some adverse impacts on the

surround environment unless proper environmental management plan is adopted.

Selecting suitable sites for mining and adopting the guidelines prescribed by the

Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Indian

Bureau of Mines (IBM), the major possible environmental impacts can be

minimized . The magnitude and significance of the environmental pollution

caused by mining depends on method of mining, scale and concentration of

mining activity.

The following are the possible impacts while carrying out the quarrying

operations.

� Waste generation

� Impact on flora & fauna at mine site

� Dust generation during mining

� Dust generation from Roads during transportation

� Silting of local water bodies due to soil erosion

� Vibrations and impact on surroundings

� Noise from mining operations

However the above impacts can be mitigated with proper Environmental

Management plan supported by adequate financial allocation.

The impacts and mitigation measures are outlined in the following chapter.

5.1 Waste Generation

Solid waste

During the five years period the total quantity of waste likely to be generated will

be 125286 M3 consisting of granite block dressings of various sizes, shapes and non

uniform dimension.


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Table 5.1: Year Wise Waste Generation

Year Waste Generation (M3)

1 22062

2 24591

3 25339

4 26274

5 27022

Total 125286

It is estimated that about 501144 M3 of waste will be generated during the lease

period of 20 years.

Liquid Waste:

The liquid waste is mainly run off rain water during monsoon months from the

quarry face. The rain water draining the exposed rocks, fragments and dust in the

quarry is susceptible for incorporating the above as suspended solids into the run

off. Seepage of such water down to the water table may cause pollution to the

ground water.

5.1.1 Waste Management

Solid waste:

There is no potential for any applications and uses of the waste in the region, as the

stone is very hard and cannot be crushed into road metal. Hence the waste

generated needs to be stored and used for filling back the quarry pits.

As the quarry is likely to continue till the lease period is completed, part of the

waste generated will be dumped in quarry pits progressively wherever feasible and

the remaining quantity will be stocked in the dump yard proposed in the eastern

side of the quarry lease area.

Hence a dump yard of 15000 M2 is proposed for storing the generated waste.


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Dump Yard

Area of dump site: 15000 M2 ie 100 M X 150 M say.

Waste generated in the lease period : 501144 M3

Height of dump : 501144 /15000 : 33.5 M

A three tier dump of 10 M height each needs to be developed.

As part of the waste will be used for filling back the quarry pits progressively.

height of Retention wall is considered as 10 M

Length of Retention wall around the dump yard is taken as 300 M

Liquid Waste:

In order to mitigate the pollution to the ground water due to seepage of waste

water down to the water table. it would be necessary to make the water leaving the

quarry site silt free. The rain water draining the quarry faces will be channeled

through a single point where a siltation tank will be dug. The silt carried from the

quarry face will be deposited in this siltation tank and silt free water will be passed

out into the surrounding environment.

Since the stone is free from toxic minerals, there will not be any toxicity in the

water. As no chemical activity is involved in the quarry operations, treatment of

waste water is not required.

5.2 Impact on Flora and Fauna

Vegetation in the area is scanty and is mainly in the form of thorny bushes and

small shrubs. Some tress also are present..

On the other hand green belt is proposed to be developed along the buffer zone.

� Plant species like Neem, Mango & Eucalyptus will be used to develop green

belt.

� Saplings consisting of Neem, Teak will be planted along the buffer zone &

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� After the quarrying operations are over, waste dump will be used to fill the

quarried pits and green belt will be developed progressively on the closed

quarry.

No wild life is reported from the area. Rabbits and snakes are reported to be

present in the area

5.3 Dust Generation during quarrying operation

Dust will be generated during the quarry operations and handling of extracted

stone, which needs to be controlled to mitigate the pollution.

The following measures are proposed to mitigate pollution due to dust emissions.

� Developing tree cover all along the road to reduce dust impact

� Regular spraying of water over haulage roads.

� Wetting 1.0 KM road from quarry site to village road .

� Spraying water over the ROM to be loaded to reduce dust generation during

loading operation

� Sprinkling water at frequent intervals on the haul road to reduce dust

generation during plying of dumpers.

� Developing plantation along the mining lease boundary and haulage roads

to reduce spread of dust

� Periodic maintenance of haulage roads.

5.4 Dust generation from Roads during transportation

The 1.5 KM long connecting road from the quarry site to the village road is a track

It is proposed to wet the track using water tanker during the transport of ROM and

develop tree cover all along to reduce dust impact.


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Green Belt Development Plan

Green belt is proposed to be developed in the buffer zone, filled back mined out area

and other vacant area for mitigating the air pollution due to fugitive dust emissions

and the noise generated, if any, due to blasting.

The cost of green belt development and annual maintenance are as detailed below.

Total area of green belt to be developed = 15000 M2

No. of plants proposed: 33 Nos. per 120 M2

No. of saplings required : 15000/120 x 33 = 4125

Length of the track proposed for tree cover: 1.5 KM

Spacing of plantation: 4 M

No. of sapling required along both sides: 1500 x2 / 4= 750

Total No. of saplings required: 4125 +750 = 4875 or 7000 considering 70 % survival.

a) Cost of saplings : Rs 20 x 7000 = Rs 1,40,000

b) Cost of loading, transporting and unloading at site charges for marking the

spacing, making pits, planting the saplings, filling back the pits and watering :

( Lump sum) = Rs. 60,000

Total Cost of Green belt development : Rs 1,40,000 + Rs 60,000 = Rs. 2,00,000

Recurring cost for annual maintenance: Rs. 50,000

5.5 Silting of local water bodies

The dump is proposed at the foot of mound in North Eastern corner.

In order to prevent any silting of water bodies, a garland canal is proposed around

the dump site on three sides which can contain washing away of any quarry waste

during the rainy season.

The length of the garland canal will be 300 M.


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5.6 Vibrations and impact on local buildings & structures

Ground vibrations may occur during blasting operations. Effective measures will be

undertaken to prevent the vibrations. There are no structures, building and any

historical monuments within 2 Km of the site. Slurry with Ammonium Nitrate

(ANFO) ordinary detonators and fuses will be used for blasting.

As the nearest habitation is about 0.5 Km away from the quarry site, there will not

be any impact on buildings or structures as well as local beings.

5.7 Noise Sources and control measures

The main sources of noise in mining activity are drilling, blasting, material

handling machinery, loading equipment, etc. The noise generated by the machinery

and vehicles as well as drilling operations will be minimal in the range of maximum

100 dB

Following mitigation measures would control noise pollution:

• Maintaining the machinery in good condition

• Providing earmuffs, ear plugs etc. to workers,, wherever the noise levels

exceed 85 dBA,

• Using Hydraulic drills for drilling;

• Properly lubricating all moving parts of machines

• Properly fastening non-moving parts of machines

• Designing and arranging the Blasting in such a way that only one or two

holes are blasted at a time with the use of short delay detonators in

combination with sequential blasting machine;

• Avoiding blasting when the sky is cloudy because cloud cover can cause

reflection of pressure wave block to the ground at some distance from blast

• Using electric detonators instead of the detonating fuse as trunk line.

• Blast to be designed in such a way that fragmentation will be proper and over

size boulder generation will be minimum. So secondary blasting is avoided;

• Blasting to be done between 12 noon to 4 pm when temperature inversions

are not likely to be there and air density is less


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• Developing thick greenbelt around the mining pit and along the haulage

roads.

• Limiting the use of horns by the drivers of the vehicles

5.8 Risk Assessment and Disaster Management plan

The major risks associated with quarrying are drilling risks, slope failure, fly rock

and vibration due to blasting, storage of explosives, toxic fumes from blasting etc

Risk analysis involves systematic identification and assessment of major damage

potential credible risk scenario to help management to make objective decisions

on hazard reduction or avoidance measures meeting regulatory requirements and

develop a structured management framework for an effective Disaster Management

Plan including emergency preparedness and contingency plans.

The planning for mitigating the emergency involves recognizing the accident or

possible, assessing the consequences of such possible accidents and deciding on

emergency planning /procedures in advance both on site & off site that would be

necessary to be implemented in the event of emergency without any delay and

confusion.

Proper bench design in mines and observing safety measures for transportation,

storage, handling of explosives & fuels, etc, good maintenance of vehicles, roads, fire

prevention measures shall go in preventing disaster/accidents.

Mining shall be carried out as per MMR 1961 & Rules and regulations applicable

the project in charge is having a mobile communication for quick intimation of

information if need arises.

As the quarry operation is open cast , only possible risk is collapse of mine pit when

people are working. For this proper bench slope will be maintained as per the

mining plan. Mining operations will not be conducted during rainy days to avoid

any collapse of the overburden into mine pit

All precautions would be taken to control fly rock during the blasting operations.


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The quarry is located at about 12.30 Km from Gooty town having good transport

and communication systems.

The quarry area is provided with good communication facilities like telephone &

mobile phone .

In case of any minor/major accidents within the mine, the same will be

communicated to the local Revenue Officials, Police, Fire Department, DGMS etc for

action.

A vehicle is kept all the time at the quarry site for conveyance.

The workmen in the project are periodically trained at group VT center for proper

safety training as per the DGMS circulars.

At quarry level first aid facility is provided and person(s) will be shifted to nearest

major hospital.

A key person will be assigned duties and responsibilities for incident response

and emergency response at the quarry.

At mine level first aid will provided and person(s) shall be shifted to nearby

Government hospital at Jakkalacheruvu which is having all basic amenities. There

is qualified medical officer in the Hospital, who is capable of handling normal

accidents. In case of high risk accidents injured will be shifted by department

vehicle to well equipped Hospitals at Gooty , which is about 12.30 Km from quarry

site.

Quarry Manager is the person responsible of the disaster management and he

needs to be contacted in case of any disaster.

Rehabilitation & Resettlement:

As there is no habitation in the quarry lease area, Rehabilitation and Resettlement

is not involved.


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6.0 POST CLOSURE PLAN & EMP COST ESTIMATES

6.1 Post Closure Plan

The samples collected from working pits were tested to know the various physical

characters of the material available in the area. Based on the mining plan activity,

the mining operations can last up to 29 years.

At the end of the lease period, after completion of the quarrying, it is proposed to

barricade the quarry area with fencing for preventing unauthorized entry of

humans and stray cattle.

Also the quarry pits, which were not filled back or partly filled back with the waste

generated during quarrying, would be developed as water reservoirs, which act as

sources for recharging the ground water levels in the area.

Green belt will be developed on the closed quarry pits, which presents an esthetic

environment.

6.2 Budgets for Implementation of EMP

The Environmental Management Plan involves :

• Dust Suppression measures

• Green Belt Development,

• Constructing Retention Wall around the waste dump yard

• Digging Garland Drain along the Retention Wall

• Undertaking periodical Environmental Monitoring

• Providing Personal Protective equipments

The following budget is proposed for implementation of Environmental

Management Plan


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Table 6.1

Budget for EMP

S. No Particulars Capital

Cost Rs.

Recurring

Cost Rs.

1 Dust Suppression measures 1,00,000 10,000

2 Green Belt Development 2,00,000 50,000

3 Retention Wall (300 Mts)

(Rs 1000/- x 300 M)

3,00,000 25,000

4 Garland Drain (500/- x 300 Mts ) 1,50,000 15,000

5 First Aid Facilities & Employ’s

Medical Check-ups (Sec-25 Mines

Act 1952)

10,000 45,000

6 Environmental Monitoring - 40,000

9 Personal Protective equipment

Source: MMR 182 & DGMS

Circulars 36 of 1972)

40,000 25,000

Grand Total 8,00,000 2,10,000

The capital cost of EMP would be Rs 8.00 lakhs while recurring cost would be

Rs 2.10 lakhs per annum.

Environmental Monitoring Plan

Monitoring Strategy

The monitoring of various environmental parameters is necessary and is a part and

parcel of the environmental protection measures. Monitoring is as important as that

of control of pollution since the efficiency of control measures can only be determined

by monitoring.

A well-defined environmental monitoring program would be employed with trained

and qualified staff to monitor the ambient air as well as stack gas quality to check

whether the quality of effluents is maintained within the permissible limits.

A comprehensive monitoring program is suggested underneath.


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Environmental attributes should be monitored as given below:

• Air pollution .

• Noise levels.

• Workers Health

Locations and frequency of monitoring should be as per the guidelines of APPCB and

MOEF.

Ambient Air Monitoring

As per MOEF there is a need to identify 3 ambient air stations at 120o angle keeping

the main source in the center. The ground level concentrations of suspended

particulate, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the ambient air outside the

quarry boundaries shall be monitored at regular intervals.

Any deviation from predicted /expected values shall be investigated and necessary

action will be taken.

Noise Monitoring

Noise levels in the workspace environment will be monitored periodically. If any

deviation is observed necessary corrective measures will be taken.

Monitoring noise levels is essential to assess the efficacy of maintenance of schedules

undertaken to reduce noise levels and noise protection measures.

A good quality sound pressure level meter is essential for this purpose.

This work can be handled by out sourcing the services. Noise surveillance is for the

benefit of the workers well being and to keep track of machine wear.

Workers Health

Regular health check up of workers will be carried out at the nearest hospital.


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Table 6.2

Environmental Monitoring Plan

S No. Potential

Impact

Action to be

Followed

Parameters

for

Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

Location

1 Air

Emissions

Ambient air quality

within the premises

of the quarry Lease

Area and nearby

habitations to be

monitored.

PM10, PM2.5,

SO2, NOx

and CO.

Periodic during

operation phase

As per CPCB/

APPCB

guidelines

Three

Locations

2 Noise Noise generated from

various mining

activities to be

monitored.

Spot Noise

Level

recording

Periodic during

operation phase

Three

Locations

3 Health Employees and

Labour health check

ups

All relevant

parameters

Regular check

ups

Nearest

Hospital


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7.0 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

The management of occupational safety & health is the prime responsibility of mine

management. The following facilities will be provided to the employs;

� Providing Dust masks to prevent exposure to dust

� Providing ear muffs / ear plugs for protecting from adverse affects of noise

� Monitoring the health of the workers on regular basis

� Providing First Aid Facility at the site.


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8.0 CONCLUSION

The colour granite Quarrying project by Dr.Ramesh Reddy at Sy. No. 253 ,

Jakkalacheruvu village, Gooty Mandal, Ananthapuram District, Andhra

Pradesh state will be environmental compatible to the surrounding and there

will be no long term environmental impact, based on the appraisal of the

existing environmental scenario.

The particulate matter getting airborne from the quarrying activity gets

dispersed in close proximity itself and settles down early. The noise levels due to

the proposed quarry activity are also not of a higher order that calls for

immediate corrective measures. The ground water analysis indicates that the

sources do not get influx of pollutants from the quarry activity. There is positive

socio-economic front in the surrounding region due to the proposed quarrying

activity.

The green belt development would help in achieving ecological balance.

Environmental Management Plan will help mitigate adverse impacts on the

environment. Where impacts occur, immediate action must be taken to reduce the

escalation of effects associated with these impacts. To ensure the relevance of this

document to the specific mine development stage, it needs to be reviewed

throughout all phases.

Hence, it is requested that necessary Environmental Clearance be accorded to the

colour granite Quarrying project.

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