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Prefeasibility report

Black granite (Dolerite) quarry

Over 1.01.0 Ha

In S.F. No. 431/3, 431/4D5, 431/4D6, 431/4D8, 431/4D9, 431/4D10 AND 431/4F,

At Agaram Village, Krishnagiri Taluk and District, Tamil Nadu

Of

Thiru.P.Arunraja

S/o. Thiru. P.Periyasamy,

D.No.5J/12, Bharathiyarpuram,

Melur, Madurai district, TamilNadu.

Pincode – 625106.

Ph: +919843050679, +919047871976

Prepared by

Aadhi Boomi Mining And Enviro Tech (P) Ltd.,

No.3/216, K.S.V.Nagar, Narasothipatti, Salem-4.

Phone (0427) 2440446, Cell: 09842729655

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Chapter

No.

Chapter name Page

No.

1 Executive summary 15

2 Introduction 17

3 Project description 19

4 Site analysis 24

5 Planning brief 29

6 Proposed infrastructure 33

7 Rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) plan 35

8 Project schedule and cost estimates 36

9 Analysis of proposal 37

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Chapter 1: Executive Summary

The state govt. has granted permission to Thiru. R. Ranjith S/o A.Rajamanickam residing at

Revathi exports, No. 115/1, 3rd cross, 4th main, Shivaya Nagar, Salem District for quarrying

granite blocks over an extent of 1.01.0 Ha from S.F.No. 431/3,431/4D5, 431/4D6, 431/4D8,

431/4D9, 431/4D10 and 431/4F, Agaram Village, Krishnagiri Taluk and District, Tamil Nadu

through G.O (3D) No. 3 Industries (MME-2) dept. on 25.01.2008. The lease was executed on

28.02.2008 for a period of 20 years till 27.02.2028. The quarry lease has been transferred to

Thiru. P. Arunraja S/o Thiru. P.Periyasamy, residing at D.No.5J/12, Bharathiyarpuram,

Melur and Madurai District. under G.O (MS) No.110 Industries (MME-2) Dept. dated

19.05.2015.

The mining Scheme is prepared under the Rule 18 (3) of GCDR, 1999 for the existing mining

lease for a period of 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 in view of systematic and scientific

development of quarrying.

As per the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) notification, 2006 and its subsequent

amendment notification S.O 141 (E) dated 15.01.2016, the project area lesser than 5 Hectares

are classified under B2 category for the purpose of Environmental Clearance. This B2

category projects required environment clearance from DEIAA Authority. Salient features of

the project are as follows:

S.No. FEATURES DETAILS

1 Proponent details THIRU.P.ARUNRAJA

S/o. Thiru. P.Periyasamy,

D.No.5J/12, Bharathiyarpuram,

Melur, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu.

Pincode – 625106.

Ph: +919843050679, +919047871976

meenakshigranites2017@gmail.com

2 Type of land Patta land

3 Survey number 431/3,431/4D5,431/4D6,431/4D8,431/4D9,

431/4D10 and 431/4F

4 Geographical features Latitude: 12°28’43.37” to 12°28’47.64”N

Longitude: 78°07’0.93” to 78°07’08.25” E

Elevation: 540 m above MSL

(Toposheet No. 57 L/3)

5 Type of Project Black color granite (Dolerite) Quarry

6 Mining lease area 1.01.0 Hectares

7 Production Maximum production: 2500 cu m/annum

8 Depth of Mining 26 m

9 Method of Mining Open cast, semi mechanized mining

10 Category B2

11 G.O. G.O (3D) No. 3 Industries (MME-2) dept. on

25.01.2008

G.O (MS) No.110 Industries (MME-2) Dept. dated

19.05.2015

12 Period of Lease 20 years (2008 – 2028)

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13 General conditions of

EIA notification, 2006

Not applicable

14 Man Power 15 persons

15 Water requirement Total water requirement – 10.0 KLD

Drinking and Utilities 4.0 KLD,

Dust suppression and Green Belt 6.0 KLD.

Source: Mineral water supply and water tank

16 EMP Cost Rs. 3.80 lakhs

17 Project Cost Rs.155 lakhs

18 Nearest habitation Alappatti – 1.5 (W)

19 Nearest Town Krishnagiri – 14 km

20 Nearest Railway station Rayakottai – 13 km

21 Nearest Airport Bangalore – 110 km

22 Nearest Hospital Bellaralpalli – 4 km

23 Land use pattern S.

No. Description

Area (Ha)

Present Proposed

1 Old working pit 0.63.50 0.24.55

2 O/B or waste

dump --- ---

3 Mine roads 0.02.50 0.03.15

4 Safety and area

under plantation --- 0.46.70

5 Labourshed and

office 0.0080 0.00.80

6 Unutilized 0.34.20 0.25.80

Total 1.01.00 1.01.00

24 Nearby lake / river/ odai/

channel etc.

There is no major river, drainage and tracks are

located around 500 m radius. Krishnagiri Reservoir is

about 5 km on the east.

25 Interstate boundary Tamil Nadu – Andra Pradesh boundary is about 18

km away on the north

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Chapter 2: Introduction

2.1. PROJECT PROPONENT

Name: Thiru. P. Arunraja,

S/o. Thiru. P.Periyasamy,

Address: D.No.5J/12, Bharathiyarpuram,

Melur, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu.

Pincode – 625106.

Contact: +919843050679, +919047871976

psgranites_5@yahoo.co.in,

2.2. LEASE AREA

Survey No. : 431/3, 431/4D5, 431/4D6, 431/4D8,

431/4D9, 431/4D10 and 431/4F

Village : Agaram

Taluk : Krishnagiri

District : Krishnagiri

State : Tamil Nadu

2.3. NATURE OF PROJECT

The Granite occurs as outcrops and exposed mostly in working pit as well as at the surface

and hence there is no separate development work involved except side burden to win the

granite. Open cast method of mining by semi mechanized method is adopted to raise the

production in this area using Line drilling, smooth blasting, block lifting using cranes and

waste and rejects removal using Hydraulic excavators and tippers combination will be

adopted to recover the dimensional blocks of granite of market required size.

The economical depth of mining is taken as 26m safety having considered several field

phenomenons. The top soil thick of 2m is removed and four granite benches each of 6m

height are formed to win the blocks. As semi -permanent road is designed such that it will not

be affected for a long period.

2.4. NEED / IMPORTANCE

Granite is one of the most popular building materials. Granite stone is used in buildings,

bridges, paving, monuments, and many other exterior projects. Indoors, polished granite slabs

and tiles are used in countertops, tile floors, stair treads and many other design elements.

Granite is a prestige material, used in projects to produce impressions of elegance and

quality. Thus quarrying of granite blocks is essential for the infrastructural and commercial

growth of the country.

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2.5. DEMAND

As granite rough blocks play a significant role as raw material in the construction sector, the

demand exists in the market throughout the year. Thus quarrying of the mineral finds

consumer easily in the local market.

2.6. IMPORT VS INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION

Granite stone exists in the proposed site and it does not require any raw material to be

imported for the production process. The extracted blocks are cut into required size and

polished as per market demand.

2.7. EXPORT POSSIBILITY

Not applicable since the project meets local demand only.

2.8. EMPLOYMENT

Manpower proposed to look after and carry out the day to day quarrying activities at the

proposed production complies with statutory provisions of MMR 1961.The project extends

employment to a total of 15 persons.

a) Manager Cum Mining Engineer : Nil

(exempted under rule 42(6)(d) of GCDR,1999)

b) Mining Mate : 1 person

c) Blaster : Nil

d) Clerk cum record keeper : 1 person

LABOUR SKILLED - SEMI SKILLED AND UNSKILLED

i) Skilled

Operator : 1

ii) Semi-skilled

Driver : 2

iii) Unskilled

Musdoors\ Labours : 5

Cleaners : 3

Office boy : 1

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Total Labours = 12

Management and supervisory staffs = 03

---------------

Total employees = 15

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Chapter 3: Project Description

3.1. TYPE OF PROJECT

The project involves quarrying of granite stone blocks from the proposed area by adopting

eco-friendly and safer techniques. The building stones are broken into required sizes and

being sent to the market.

3.2. LOCATION

The area is represented by Survey of India Toposheet No. 57 L/3, the location map is given in

Plate 1 and figure 3.1.

Figure 3.1.: Location of the existing quarry The lease area lies in the northern latitude ranges from 12°28’43.37” to 12°28’47.64”N and

eastern longitude from 78°07’0.93” to 78°07’08.25” E. It is elevated to 540m above MSL.

All the pillar co-ordinates are given in table 3.1 and shown on Google Earth Image with lease

boundary in figure 3.2.

Table 3.1.: Co-ordinates of Pillars

PILLAR NAME LATITUDE LONGITUDE

A 120 28’46.45”N 78

007’0.93”E

B 120 28’47.64”N 78

007’01.39”E

C 120 28’46.78”N 78

007’04.69”E

E 120 28’45.86”N 78

007’08.25”E

F 120 28’43.37”N 78

007’06.80”E

G 120 28’44.36”N 78

007’04.13”E

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Figure 3.2.: Lease boundary and pillars on Google Earth image

3.3. ALTERNATIVE SITE

Since the project is site specific due to the availability of the minerals, no alternative sites

proposed for this project.

3.4. PRODUCTION (SIZE OF OPERATION)

The proposed maximum annual production is 500 m3 in the five years period of mining plan.

Production schedule is as given in table 3.1.

Table 3.1: Production proposed

YEAR L

(m)

W

(m)

D

(m)

Volume

(m3)

Recovery

@ 20% (m3)

Reject

@ 80% (m3)

2013-2014 Lapsed Period

2014-2015 15 17 4 1020 204 816

8 30.833 6 1480 296 1184

2015-2016 21 19.84 6 2500 500 2000

2016-2017 16.66 25 6 2500 500 2000

2017-2018 16.66 25 6 2500 500 2000

Total 10000 2000 8000

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3.5. MINING

Almost the entire Black granite Band length is opened for winning the deposit and therefore

no further trenching and pitting are required for this area except two numbers core drilling to

prove the depth continuity. The length and width of the deposit is well established in the

working pit but the depth should be proved by drilling for proper planning of the mines. Two

core drilling shall be vertical and 30m depth with Nx and Bx core size should be drilled on

the hanging wall side along Section X1-Y1 and A-B to probe the depth and quality of the

deposit at deeper levels. Borehole drilling has to be carried out with in a period of one year.

The drilling program was not done during the last five years period and it will be drilled

during this five year period (2015-16).

3.5.1. Drilling

Drilling of shot-holes will be carried out using compressor and Jack Hammers combination.

Large dia drilling equipments will be arranged for extraction of huge blocks. Depth of each

holes is 2.5 m for 3 m bench height. The spacing shall be 30 - 40 cm and burden from the

preface depends upon the size of block. However it is preferred to have < 1m burden from the

preface for effective pulling of blocks. In case of burden in excess of 1.5m the spacing should

be adjusted smaller, less than 30 cm. To achieve a correct blasting geometry certain amount

of trial blast is prerequisite to effect a perfect pre-determined to release the block from the

parent rock.

3.5.2. Blasting

A controlled Blasting technique is adopted to open a pre-determined crack of the block from

the parent body. Shot-hole with 32-40mm dia. which are drilled by line drilling and Jack

hammers at a close spaced interval of 30 cms will be initiated suitably with any one or more

of the following methods,

i) Pre-splitting

ii) Cushing blasting with low strength and very low dia. Cartridges axial priming

or standard dia. cartridge with intermittent stemming materials.

iii) Water impulsion with Detonating cords of sufficient power, Preferably 10gms

per metre to develop cracks along the line of drilling

3.5.3. Loading Equipment

Loading of waste and granite rejects shall be done by Hydraulic Excavators into 10 tonner’s

tippers for clearing of waste and rejects from the working place periodically. The applicant is

engaging one Hydraulic excavator with 1.7m3 capacity and two tippers of 10 tones capacity

for internal transport of rejects from the working face to the dumps.

3.5.4. Transportation

Transport of Rejects and waste are removed by Tippers of 10 tone capacity. Figure 3.3 shows

the loading and transporting equipments in the site.

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Figure 3.3:a) Hydraulic excavator, b) Crane,

c) Tipping Truck d) Wire saw machine

3.6. RESOURCES

The Black granite band is trending East-West

direction. Figure 3.4. shows close view of the Black

Granite. Estimated additional reserves are done based

on field observation, exposure of dolerite dyke in the

working pit up to 20m depth. Proved geological

resources (2-26 m) are 13677 m3 and estimated revised

mineable reserves are 6944 m3.

Figure 3.4. Texture of the granite

3.7. WATER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT

Whole some drinking water shall be provided as per the Mines Rules, 1955. Quantity for

drinking and utilities is 4.0KLD. Dust suppression and green belt of water is 6.0KLD.

Therefore Minimum quantity of 10.0KLD has to be maintained as per the Rule. Drinking

water is obtained by Mineral water industries by water canes. For Dust suppression and green

belt water isutilized from existing pit.

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3.8. POWER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT

Electricity is not required as the mine will be working during day time only which does not

demand artificial light. Fuel is required only for operating the machineries. 50 lit/day will be

utilized to meet the requirement.

3.9. WASTE GENERATION

Granite rejects which amounts to 80% of the total excavation, about 8000 m3 will be

generated for mining up to 26m depth. Year wise waste generation is given in table 3.2. and

the dump dimension is given in table 3.3.

Table 3.2.: Year wise waste generation

Year Topsoil Overburden/

waste (m3)

Granite

rejects (m3)

Total

(m3)

2013-14 Lapsed Period

2014-15 --- 2470 2000 4470

2015-16 --- 1596 2000 3596

2016-17 --- --- 2000 2000

2017-18 --- --- 2000 2000

Total --- 4066 8000 14066

Table 3.3.: Dump Dimension

Volume 8000 cu m

Dimension 20 m x 40 m x 10 m

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Chapter 4: Site Analysis 4.1. CONNECTIVITY

The site is accessible from Krishnagiri as shown in figure 4.1.

Figure 4.1. Route

4.2. LAND DETAILS

Table 4.1. shows the list of survey numbers and its extent. The lease area is Patta land.

Existing land use pattern of the lease area is given in table 4.2.

Table 4.1.: Land Particulars

STATE DISTRICT

AND TALUK VILLAGE S.F.No.

EXTENT

(Ha)

Krishanagiri

Tamil Nadu Krishnagiri Agaram

431/3 0.42.5

431/4D5 0.09.0

431/4D6 0.10.0

431/4D8 0.05.5

431/4D9 0.05.5

431/4D10 0.13.0

431/4F 0.15.5

TOTAL 1.01.0 Ha

Table 4.2.: Existing Land use

S.No Description Area (Ha) % of Use

1 Old working Pit 0.63.50 63

2 O/B or waste Dump ---- ----

3 Mine Roads 0.02.50 2

4 Safety and Area under

plantation --- ---

5 Labour shed and office 0.00.80 1

6 Unutilized 0.34.20 35

Total 1.01.0Ha 100

4.3. TOPOGRAPHY

The area (Figure 4.2.) applied for Environmental Clearance is a flat ground on the foot of a

Hillock, which elevated to a height of 20m from the regional level. The outcrop of black

granite (Dolerite) is weathered partly with exposure of spheroidal boulders and intermittent

topsoil capping. The area is surrounded by agricultural fields, Mango trees north eastern side

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and revenue lands composed of hillock on the southern side. The water table is located at a

depth of 32m from the surface in the neighbour open wells.

Figure 4.2.: General view of the quarry

4.4. ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES

4.4.1. Air Environment

Air sampling was not done as there is no activity in this mine and no dust rise is observed. As

per physical observation, the area is not found to be polluted since the visualization is not

obstructed and got a clear view.

4.4.2. Water Environment

There is no report of health effects due to water quality in the nearby villages. Water table is

found to be at a depth of 32 m below ground level. No water bodies found within 1 km

radius. The Krishnagiri reservoir is located at a distance of 5 km from the lease area on East.

4.4.3. Acoustic and Seismic environment

Threshold sound level is reported as 55dB. No activity to test vibration of longitudinal waves

and its peak particle velocity.

4.4.4. Flora and Fauna

Flora as observed and identified in the field are covered by photograph shown in figure 4.3.

Mostly Palm tree, acacia, Mango tree is found more on regional scale. The applicant has

developed trees like Casuarinas, Coconut etc with proper nursery garden and plantation on

vacant land. Flora is represented by herbs and shrubs of local species and free regional trees

and their botanical terms are given in table 4.3.

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Figure 4.3.: a)Neem b)Erukku c)Acacia bushes

Table 4.3.a: Trees

S.No. Name of trees Botanical Name Number Remarks

1 Vembu Azadirachta indica 8 Growing well

2 Nona Morinda tinctoria 7 Growing well

3 Palmera Borassus flabelly 10 Growing well

4 Bushes Acacia Nilotica 25 Growing well

Table 4.3.b: Shrubs

S.No. Local Name Botanical Name

1 Korai Elacocarpus aerratas

2 Erukku Calotrophis gigantea

3 indumul Pterolobium indicum

4 Aavarai Cassia auriculata

Table 4.3.c: Herbs

S.No. Local Name Botanical Name

1 Poolai poondu Aerva lanata

3 Thumbai Leucas aspera

4 Peru Nerunji Pedalium murex

5 Kantangkathri Solanum xanthocarpum

6 Nerunji Tribulus terrestris

Table 4.3.d: List of cultivated crops in core zone (500 m)

S.No. Binomial English name Tamil name

1 Cocos nucifera Coconut Thennai

2 Teak Tectona grandis Tekku

3 Casurina casuarina equisetifolia Savukku

4.4.5. Eco sensitive area

There is no major water body, seasonal odai or Nallah found within 500 m radius of the lease

boundary. Archaeological monuments, bridges, Theme parks, are also not located in the area. No

reserve forest, wild life sanctuaries found within the 10 km radius.

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4.5. CLIMATIC CONDITION

Krishnagiri district receives the rain under the influence of both southwest and northeast monsoons.

The northeast monsoon chiefly contributes to the rainfall in the district. Most of the precipitation

occurs in the form of cyclonic storms caused due to the depressions in Bay of Bengal. The southwest

monsoon rainfall is highly erratic and summer rains are negligible. Rainfall data from seven stations

over the period 1901-2000 were utilized for analysis and a perusal of the data shows that the normal

annual rainfall over the district varies from about 724 to 913 mm. Average rain fall is reported as

812mm per annum. It gradually increases towards west, north and northwest and attains a maximum

around Watrap. The district enjoys a subtropical climate. The period from April to June is generally

hot and dry. The weather is pleasant during the period from November to January. Usually mornings

are more humid than afternoons. The relative humidity is on an average between 65 and 85% in the

mornings. Humidity in the afternoon is generally between 40 and 70%. The annual mean minimum

and maximum temperatures are 23.78 °C and 33.95° C respectively. The daytime heat is oppressive

and the temperature is as high as 40.2 °C. The lowest temperature recorded is of the order of 19.3 °C.

4.5.1. Summers: The sun is at its glory and shines very brightly during the summers. During the

summer months, i.e. from May to June, the temperature varies between 27 °C and 40°C. Therefore, the

climate is quite hot. May is the hottest month. Cottons are recommended during this time.

4.5.2. Winters: In winters, which starts from December and lasts till February, the temperature ranges

between 20 °C and 30 °C. The climate remains pleasant during this time, as the temperature rarely falls

below 20 °C.

4.5.3. Monsoon: Though the rainfall is very frequent and uniform throughout the year, just like the

flow of pilgrims and tourists, the city receives the major share of rainfall between the months of July

and October. The average rainfall is 85 cm.

4.6. INFRASTRUCTURE

4.6.1. Road

The mode of transport of the granite blocks produced and marketed is by road to various

consumer destinations. Approach road is available from the lease area for transportation.

4.6.2. Power Supply

Since simple methods are adopted and the limited scale of activities involved in the building

stone mining, high tension electric power supply or huge workshop facility is not required.

4.6.3. Sanitary Facilities

Surface latrines and urinals shall be constructed at convenient places for use of labours as per

the provisions of Rule (33) of the Mines Rules, 1955 separately for males and female. The

scale of latrine shall be one for every 50 employees for the purpose of calculating the number

of latrines. Washing facilities shall also be arranged as per the Rule (36) of MCR, 1955.

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4.6.4. First Aid Facility

Being a small mine First station as per provisions under Rule (44) of the Mines Rules 1955

will be provided with facilities as per the third schedule as prescribed. Qualified First Aid

personnel should be appointed or nominated to attend emergency first aid treatment.

4.7. SOIL CLASSIFICATION

The area is comprised of Red top soil and outcrops of Black colour granite. The top soil will

be spread over dumps for afforestation.

4.8. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Table 4.4. shows the existing infrastructures nearby the area.

Table 4.4.: Infrastructure nearby the lease area

S.No. Description Place Distance (km)

1 Railway Rayakottai 13

2 Road SH: Krishnagiri-Rayakottai 1

3 Post office Alappatti 1.5

4 Airport Bangalore 110

5 Police station Alappatti 1.5

6 Fire service Krishnagiri 14

7 Primary Health centre Bellaralpalli 4

8 Union Krishnagiri 14

9 School Moramadugu 2

10 DSP Office Krishnagiri 14

11 Fort Chennai 269

12 Direction Villages

i) North Agaram 6

ii) South Bellarapalli 2.5

iii) East Marigampalli 2.5

iv) West Alappatti 1.5

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Chapter 5: Planning Brief

5.1. PLANNING CONCEPT

Excavation of granite blocks is planned and described in section 3.4 and 3.6. Proposed land is

a Patta land which does not come under Residential, Forest or any other sensitive land

classification. As a small project, it is not demanding any town or country planning.

However, approach roads and haul roads will be laid for the transportation of excavated

materials to the market and to the dump.

5.2. POPULATION PROJECTION

Population of the nearby villages are as in table 5.1. The proposed project will not affect the

village population, and hence population projection is not significant. However, it provides

occupation to about 15 persons of which 80% of them will be from the local villages. Other

than mine employment, workshops, spare parts, tyres and tubes and related several self-

employment opportunities.

Table 5.1: Details of nearby villages

Name of Village Direction Distance from

Mine (m)

Population

(Approx)

Bellampalli North 3 6947

Bellarpalli South 2.5 5763

Marigampalli East 0.5 4951

Alapatti West 1 5397

5.3. LAND USE PLANNING

About 24% of land will be used for mining where the proposed land use pattern is given in

Table 5.2.

Table 5.2.: Proposed Land use

S.No Description

At the end

of 5th

year

(Ha)

% of Use

1 Mining Area 0.24.55 24%

2 Waste Dump ---- ----

3 Mine Roads 0.03.15 3 %

4 Safety and Area under

plantation 0.46.70 46%

5 Labour shed and office 0.00.80 1%

6 Virgin 0.25.80 26%

Total 1.01.0Ha 100

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5.4. INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND

Labour shed, Surface latrines and urinals are required to be constructed for making easy

accessibility from the working area. No other infrastructures required.

5.5. AMENITIES/ FACILITIES

List of equipments and materials required for drilling, loading, transporting is given in table

5.3., 5.4, 5.5 respectively.

Table 5.3.: Drilling equipments

Type Nos. Dia. Of

Hole Size/Capacity Make

Motive

Power H.P.

Jack Hammer 6 32mm Hand held Atlas

Copco Diesel 60

Compressor 1 -- ELGI 7.5 Kgs/cm2 Diesel 120

Table 5.4.: Loading Equipments

Type Nos. Bucket

Capacity (m3)

Make Motive

Power H.P.

Hydraulic 1 No 1.7 m3 Ex 300 Diesel 180

Tata

Crane 1 No 70MT Tata P & H 955A Diesel 360

Table 5.5.: Transportation vehicles

Type Nos. Bucket

Capacity (m3)

Make Motive Power H.P.

Tipper 4 Nos 10 MT Ashok Leyland Diesel 110

5.6. HAZARDS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

5.6.1. Explosives

Blasting is done by means of explosives which are hazardous during of handling, storage and

blasting.

5.6.1.1. Storage and Handling

The Applicant is advised to store the explosives as per the Indian Explosives Act, 1958 and

the Explosive Rules, 1983. Necessary permissions should be obtained from the Joint

Controller of Explosives to store and uses of explosives in the quarry in the magazine permit

under Form - 23 or Agreement shall be made with holder of Form - 22 who can supply and

fire explosives as per safety practices. However blasting in the mine or quarry shall be done

as per the MMR, 1961 under the supervision of Mines Blaster certificate holder, appointed

under Reg. 160 of Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961.

5.6.1.2. Blasting

Poorly designed shots can result in misfires early ignition and flying rock. Safety can be

ensured by planning for round of shots to ensure face properly surveyed, holes correctly

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drilled, direction logged, the weight of explosion for good fragmentation. Blast design,

charge and fire around of explosives should be carried out by a trained person.

5.6.2. Drilling

Slipping and Falling of labours from the edge of a bench during drilling is possible. Part of

training should include instructions to face towards the open edge of the bench so any

inadvertent backward step is away from the edge. Suitable portable rail fencing which can be

erected between the drilling operations and the edge of the mine can be provided.

Attachment of a safety line to the drilling rig and provide harness for the driller to wear can

be done. Newer drill machines are provided with cabin which controls noise level within

cabins. Driller operators should be protected with ear protection.

5.6.3. Loading

Possible risks during loading of mined rocks are falling of rock on the driver, plant toppling

aver due to uneven ground, failure of hydraulic system, fires, fall while gaining access to

operating cabin, electrocution in Draglines, failure of wire ropes in Dragline. In order to

overcome these risks:

Operator cabin should be of suitable strength to protect the driver in event of rock fall.

Electrical supply to dragline should be properly installed with adequate earth

continuity and earth leakage protection.

Wire rope should be suitable for work undertaken and be examined periodically.

Ensure that loaders are positioned sufficiently away from face edges

5.6.4. Transportation

Brake failure, lack of all-around visibility from driver position, vehicle movements

particularly while reversing, rollover, Vibrations, Noise, Dust and improper / no signalling

are some of the factors causing risk. This can be avoided by following measures:

Visibility defects can be eliminated by the use of visibility aids such as closed circuit

television and suitable mirrors.

Edge protection is necessary to prevent inadvertent movement.

Seatbelt to protect driver in event of vehicle rollover.

Good maintenance and regular testing necessary to reduce possibility of brake failure.

Avoid driving at the edge of roadway under construction

Heavy earth moving equipment and vehicle drivers and those giving signals should be

well trained.

5.6.5. Unstable face

Chances of Rock fall or slide exists. Regular examination of face must be done and remedial

measures must be taken to make it safe if there is any doubt that a collapse could take place.

Working should be advanced in a direction taken into account the geology such that face and

quarry side remain stable.

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5.6.6. General safety measures

Provisions of the Mines Act, Rules and Regulations orders made there under shall be

complied with, so that the safety of the mine, machinery and persons will be ensured.

Permission, relaxation or exemption wherever required for the safe and scientific mining of

the deposit will be obtained from the Department of Mine Safety.

Safety kits should be located in easily accessible place with major first aid materials

in it.

Entry of any unauthorized person into mine and plant areas shall be completely

prohibited

Arrangements for fire fighting in the mine’s office complex and mining area

Provision of all the safety appliances such as safety boot, helmets, goggles, ear plugs

etc. shall be made available for the employees

Mining will be undertaken in coexistence with the requirements of the Mining Plan

which shall be updated from time to time

Handling of explosives, charging and blasting shall be undertaken only by a

competent person

Adequate safety equipment shall be provided at the explosive magazine

All the mining equipment shall be maintained as per the guidelines of the

manufacturer

Elevating the awareness of employees, contract workers and public as a whole by celebrating

Annual Safety Week which includes various competitions like posters, essay, slogan, quiz

etc.

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Chapter 6: Proposed Infrastructure 6.1. GREEN BELT

Afforestation plan is proposed to develop a green belt around the mining lease as in table 6.1.

About Rs.30,000/- is allotted per year for the afforestation programme.

Table 6.1.: Afforestation Programme

Year Place Type of Trees Number Rate of

survival

I Lapsed Period

II Lease Boundary Teak, Mango, Tamarind

and other Regional Trees 20 80%

III Lease Boundary Teak, Mango, Tamarind

and other Regional Trees 20 80%

IV Lease Boundary Teak, Mango, Tamarind

and other Regional Trees 20 80%

V Lease Boundary Teak, Mango, Tamarind

and other Regional Trees 20 80%

6.2. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

6.2.1. CSR activities

The proponent is proposed to spend CSR @ 2.5% of profit as per the Companies Act, 2003.

He propose to spent CSR activities to the Panchayat for maintenance of road, street light,

school sanitation etc

6.2.2. Employment potential

The proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas.

Several shops and service providers shall grow in the public adjacent to mines. Schools and

city development shall also be possible owing to the fact of economic growth in the village.

This will result in following benefits

- Improvements in physical infrastructure.

- Improvements in Social Infrastructure.

- Increase in Employment Potential

- Contribution to the Exchequer.

- Prevention of illegal mining.

- During and Post-mining enhancement of green cover.

6.3. CONNECTIVITY

Haul roads are already laid connecting the public roads for transportation of materials

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6.4. DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT

Water requirement and management are as discussed in section 3.7. of chapter 3.

6.5. DRAINAGE PLAN

Rainwater will be properly routed such that not affecting the nearby water source. Garland

drainage around dump shall prevent under wash of dump by hydrostatic pressure to be

developed by surface water and control wash outs and collapse.

6.6. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste generation is as discussed in section 3.9.

6.7. POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE

Details of the power requirement and source are as discussed in section 5.5 of Chapter 5.

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Chapter 7: Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan

In the event of closure of mine, the mine worker shall get alternate work or business like

agriculture etc. No serious repercussions envisaged in the event of cessation of mining

activity, as they will be provided employment in other mines belong to the company.

The mining operation was concentrated only in the Granite bearing area over the entire lease

area and some waste removal from these mines and dumped on the southern part of the area.

Systematic development alone will bring proper shape of quarry for deep mining and high

recovery of saleable blocks using sophisticated machineries like wire saw cutting etc.

No reclamation was made over the mined out area since the deposit persist at still at deeper

levels.

No much disturbance was observed in area in respect of fauna, flora and human

settlement of the villages. The applicant has to rehabilitate the old dumps and stabilize it with

local inhabitants. Similarly the workings should be safe guarded from the inadvertent entry

by proper fencing (S1 type) on the northern and western sides. After completion of mining

the land will be used as percolation Tank to store rain water, so that the ground water will be

charged to increase ground water level. And fishy culture will be developed with aesthetic

planting around mines like park. Top Soil, a precious product of mother earth will be made

used for this rehabilitation and land reforming.

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Chapter 8: Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan

8.1.1. LAND COST = 12 Lakhs

8.1.2. MACHINERY COST

Tata P&H crane (one) 70 tonners Hire

Hydraulic Excavator (1.7 m3) one No. Rs. 65 lakh

Tippers 10 Tonners (Four No.s) Rs. 40 lakh

Screw Compressors (Two) XA140 Rs. 15 lakh

Line drilling and Jack Hammers Rs. 06 lakh

Jet Burners (Four) Rs. 02 lakh

Working facilities Rs. 05 lakh

Diamond wire saw cutting machine Rs. 10 lakh

Total Rs. 143 lakhs

Total project cost = (a+b) = Rs 155 Lakhs

8.2. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING (under EIA & EMP)

Air sampling SPM &

gaseous matter (Rs)

Water Analysis

(for 23 elements)

(Rs) Noise (Rs)

Ground

vibration (Rs)

4000 per station x4

= Rs 16000 x 2 season

= Rs 32000\year

(Core zone only)

7000 x 2

= Rs 14000\year

(Core zone only)

3000 x 2

= Rs 6000\year

(Core zone)

Not required

Totally Rs. 46,000 per year shall be allotted for monitoring of EMP. No abandonment during

first five years and therefore no budget are allotted for the first five years. About Rs. 30,000

is allotted for afforestation. Total budget for Afforestation and EMP shall be,

Expenditure = Rs. 30000+ 46000 = Rs. 76,000 per year

Period = 5 years

Budget Amount = Rs 3,80,000 for five years

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Chapter 9: Analysis of Proposal

The quarrying activities in this belt will benefit to the local people both directly and

indirectly. The direct beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the mines as skilled and

un-skilled workers.

There will be no environmental impact from the project since the scale of operation is very

minimum. This operation doesn’t need relocation of any habitats.

CSR shall be provided by the applicant at the rate of 2.5% of the turnover to the society of the

nearby villages.

The mined out area shall be used partly for storage of rainwater and rest for horticultural

developments. The applicant shall plant sufficient number of trees around the lease boundary

as well as along the village road to keep the environment green.

(P.Arunraja)

Applicant

(S.SURIYAKUMAR)

M.Sc., M.Phil, F.C.C. (Min) PGDBA, DIPC.

Signature of EIA coordinator (Mining)

Date: 26-05-2017

Place: Salem