Pre-Feasibility Report for EARTH quarry of P. Sundari, Tenkasi … · using JCB excavators and tippers combination. 3.1.1 MODE OF WORKING: Being loose and soft soil, it is proposed

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PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT EARTH QUARRY

(Category-B2)

EXTENT : 4.31.0 Hectares

S. F. No : 55/1, 55/2, 60/1, 60/2 & 61/1

VILLAGE : IYANPAPPAKKUDI

TALUK : TENKASI

DISTRICT : TIRUNELVELI

STATE : TAMIL NADU

PROJECT PROPONENT

TMT.P. SUNDARI, W/O GANDHI SELVIN,

No.704/34-4, Vallam Road, Shenkottai Taluk,

Tirunelveli District. TamilNadu

Pin Code -627 809.

+9194431-94670.

CONSULTANT

AADHI BOOMI MINING AND ENVIRO TECH (P) LTD (Formerly known as SURIYA MINING SERVICES)

NABET/QCI Accredited EIA Consultant,

3/216, K.S.V.Nagar, Narasothipatti, SALEM-4.

Phone (0427) 2440446, Cell: 09842729655

Email: [email protected]

www.abmenvirotech.com

2017

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CONTENTS

S. NO DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 13

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND 16

INFORMATION

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 20

4. SITE ANALYSIS 23

5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 30

6. INFRASTRUCTURE AND WELFARE MEASURES 34

7. PROJECT COST 37

8. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL 38


1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Applicant, Tmt.P. Sundari W/o M.Gandhi Selvin, residing at No.704/34-4,

Vallam Road, Shenkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District has applied for grant of lease to the

District Collector through Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Tirunelveli District

for a Earth Quarry over an Extent of 4.31.0Hectares in S.F.No.55/1, 55/2, 60/1, 60/2

and 61/1, Kulasekarapatti Village, Tenkasi Taluk, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.

Accordingly, mining plan is prepared under Rule 41 of Tamil Nadu Minor

Minerals Concession Rules, 1959 and Minor Mineral Conservation and Development

Rules, 2010 for quarrying Earth with due consideration of environmental parameters so

as to obtain Environmental clearance (EC) from District EIA Authority (DEIAA) as per

EIA notification 2006 and its amendments.

Safety measures under mechanized loading as per the provisions of Reg. 106 (2)

(b) Metalliferous Mines Regulation,1961 and other labour welfare Amenities as per the

Mines Rules, 1955 and amended DGMS circulars to be followed strictly.

SALIENT FEATURES

S. No. FEATURE DETAILS

1. Name of the Proponent Tmt.P. Sundari

2. Type Of Project Earth Quarry

3. Site Location Kulasekarapatti Village, Tenkasi Taluk, Tirunelveli

District, Tamil Nadu.

4. Mining Lease Area 4.31.0 Hectares

5. Type of Land Patta /

PWD

Patta Land

6. Period of Lease The Period of Lease is for 3 Years

7. Method of Mining Open cast, Semi-Mechanized mining is proposed by

utilizing Hydraulic excavator along with tippers.

8. Ultimate depth of

Mining

The depth of mining is proposed to the depth of

2.0m bgl.

9. Production 28,182 M3 per annum, 94m3 or 16 loads/day

10. Precise area

Communication Letter

Precise Area communication letter No. Letter Rc.

No. M2/9942/ 2016-Mines Dated 08.07.2016.

11. Mining plan approved

by the Deputy/Assistant

Director of the District

Assistant Director, Tirunelveli - Approved Mining

Plan vide letter Roc.No. M2/9942/2016, dated

23.08.2016

12. Latitude & Longitude It is represented by survey of India Toposheet No.


58 H/5.

BLOCK LATITUDE LONGITUDE

1 08°56’10.65”N 77°21’16.37”E

2 08°56’12.47”N 77°21’14.75”E

3 08°56’12.24”N 77°21’16.17”E

4 08°56’13.88”N 77°21’14.74”E

5 08°56’15.77”N 77°21’15.16”E

6 08°56’18.06”N 77°21’15.06”E

7 08°56’17.03”N 77°21’21.81”E

8 08°56’14.56”N 77°21’21.30”E

9 08°56’13.78”N 77°21’22.93”E

10 08°56’10.87”N 77°21’21.93”E

11 08°56’11.53”N 77°21’19.93”E

12 08°56’10.10”N 77°21’19.62”E

13. Topography of MSL Area The area applied for mining lease is a flat ground,

with an Elevation of 178Meters above MSL.

14. Land Use Classification The land is classified as Rythwari land. It receives

rain only during the monsoon period of July to

September. It is used for storage of rain water.

General Land use pattern for the next planned

period is given as under

S.No. Description Land Use (In Hec.)

At the end of Three

Years

1. Reclaimed area ---------

2. Safety zone Area 0.07.64

3. Recharge pond 4.23.36

Total 4.31.0Ha

15. Ground Water Level 18m bgl.

16. Climatic Condition The average rain fall in the district is 814.8 mm per

annum.

Temperature – The mean daily minimum in these

months is about 22 to 23 degree Celsius in the

district in general.

17. Nearest Habitation

Name of Village Direction Distance

from Mines

Kadabokathi North 6

Ramachandranpattan South 4

Kulasekarapatti East 8

Kadabokathi West 6


18 Aerial distance to the

nearest eco-sensitive

areas, CRZ, forest, wild

life sanctuary, Interstate

boundary, critically

polluted area if the

quarry site is within

500m of these areas.

1. The Courtralam reserve forest is found 7.19 kms

away on the western side.

ii. No Wildlife sanctuary is found around 10km

radius.

iii. The proposed area is located more than 100

KM away from the sea coast. Hence, the project

doesn’t attract the C.R.Z.Notification, 1991.

19 Details of other quarries

for a radius of 500m

around quarry site

No Quarries are found around 500m radius.

20 Man Power 8 Persons


2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKROUND INFORMATION

The Applicant, Tmt.P. Sundari W/o M.Gandhi Selvin, residing at No.704/34-4,

Vallam Road, Shenkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District has applied for grant of lease to the

District Collector through Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Tirunelveli District

for a Earth Quarry over an Extent of 4.31.0Hectares in S.F.No.55/1, 55/2, 60/1, 60/2 &

61/1, Kulasekarapatti Village, Tenkasi Taluk, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.

The EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) Notification, 2006, requires

mining projects, including new projects, expansion, modernization, or renewal of mine

leases of minor minerals less than 5 Ha also has to obtain Environmental Clearance

from the State Level EIA Authorities.

To ensure compliance of Supreme Court order of February 27, 2012, it

had now been decided that all mining projects of minor minerals \irrespective of the

size of the lease would henceforth require prior Environment Clearance. Accordingly

the mining plan is prepared for Systematic and scientific mining and obtains

Environmental Clearance under State Level EIA Authority.

The District Collector, Tirunelveli has issued precise area communication letter

reference No. Rc: M2/9942/2016-Mines Dated 08.07.2016 and directed the applicant

Tmt.P. Sundari W/o M.Gandhi Selvin, to get Approved Mining Plan and Environmental

Clearance from the District Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA) for

Earth Quarry from S.F.No. 55/1, 55/2, 60/1, 60/2 & 61/1, over an extent of 4.31.0

Hectares, Kulasekarapatti Village, Tenkasi Taluk, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu for a

period of Three Years.

Production Schedule is proposed as 84672m3 of earth quarry for three years and

average production is 28182m3 per annum 94m3 or 16loads (Each of 6m3) earth per

day for the 300 working day per year by open cast mining.


2.1 LOCATION AND ACCESIBILITY

District Taluk Village S.F.No Area (Ha)

Tirunelveli Tenkasi Kulasekarapatti

55/1 0.23.0

55/2 0.24.5

60/1 1.21.5

60/2 1.15.0

61/1 1.47.0

TOTAL 4.31.0Ha ROUTE :

Tirunelveli 28Kms Alangulam11Kms 4kms Pavur chatram

0.5Kms

The Area is represented by Survey of India Topo Sheet No. 58 H/5 the Location

Map is given in plate No. 1. The area lies in the northern latitude of 08°56'10.10” to

08°56'18.06”and eastern longitude of 77°21'14.74" to 77°21'22.93”E. Latitude and

Longitude of all boundary Pillars are given below,

BLOCK LATITUDE LONGITUDE

1 08°56’10.65”N 77°21’16.37”E

2 08°56’12.47”N 77°21’14.75”E

3 08°56’12.24”N 77°21’16.17”E

4 08°56’13.88”N 77°21’14.74”E

5 08°56’15.77”N 77°21’15.16”E

6 08°56’18.06”N 77°21’15.06”E

7 08°56’17.03”N 77°21’21.81”E

8 08°56’14.56”N 77°21’21.30”E

9 08°56’13.78”N 77°21’22.93”E

10 08°56’10.87”N 77°21’21.93”E

11 08°56’11.53”N 77°21’19.93”E

12 08°56’10.10”N 77°21’19.62”E


2.1 Showing Location and route map of applied area for Quarry lease

Details of infrastructure are given in table 2.1

S.No. Description Place Distance

(Kms) Direction

1 Railway Tenkasi 7 North

2 Post office Pavoorchatram 3.44 SE

3 Airport Thuthukudi 90 East

4 Police station Pavoorchatram 3.44 SE

5 Fire service Tenkasi 7 North

6 Primary Health

centre Pavoorchatram 3.44 SE

7 DSP Office Alangulam 17.48 North

8 HSC School Pavoorchatram 3.44 SE

9 Villages

i) Kadabokathi 3.13 North

ii) Ramachandranpattan 4 South

iii) Kulasekarapatti 3 East

iv) Kadabokathi 3.13 West


Fig. 2.2 Google image shows lease boundary of the area

Fig.2.3 Google Image shows surface features around 500m from the site


3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 MINING METHODS:

Mining shall be carried out by opencast method by semi mechanized means

using JCB excavators and tippers combination.

3.1.1 MODE OF WORKING:

Being loose and soft soil, it is proposed to remove the materials by a system of

hydraulic excavator and tipper\tractor combination. No top soil or any overburden

shall be removed.

The Earth Quarry shall be loaded directly into the tipper and transported to the

respective users, road etc.

3.2 BENCH DESIGN PARAMETERS AND FENCING:

Mine working benches shall be formed as per Reg. 106 (2) of MMR, 1961 for soft

soil \ float deposit with 45° slope from the horizontal and bench depth shall be 2.0m

and width shall be not less than 2.0m.

3.3 MACHINERIES USED

a) Mining

Earth Quarry operation involves semi mechanized method for loading and

transport by JCB excavator and tipper/tractor combination.

As the Earth Quarry is loose granular material it does not require any drilling.

b) Loading equipment

Loading of Earth Quarry shall be done by mini hydraulic excavator like JCB and

tractor/tipper

c) Transportation

Haulage of minerals will be done by trucks \ tippers directly carry from mining

area to consumer area.

3.4 BLASTING

As the Earth Quarry is a loose soil, it does not require any blasting.


3.5 ESTIMATION OF RESERVES

3.5.1 GEOLOGICAL RESOURCES WITH GEOLOGICAL SECTIONS ON A SCALE OF

1:1000

The geological resource is estimated as 86200M3 up to a depth of 2.0m from the

surface within the permissible area for quarrying. Geological Resource is calculated by

cross-sectional method. Please refer Plate -III for details of calculation.

3.5.2 RECOVERABLE RESERVES :

A recoverable resource is estimated as 84672M3 to a depth of 2.0m leaving berm

width of 1.0m.

3.6 INDICATE THE OVERBURDEN / MINERAL PRODUCTION EXPECTED PIT WISE

AS DETAILED BELOW

The following are the production and developmental works to be carried out for

Three Years is as given in the table below,

Total production for Three Years: 84672M3 to a depth of 2.0m

Average Production Per annum = 28,182 M3

3.6 DISPOSAL OF OVERBURDEN / WASTE

No overburden or top soil shall be removed from this area.

Year Over

Burden (M3)

ROM ore / mineral

(M3)

Saleable ore /

mineral (M3)

Sub grade ore /

mineral

Mineral Rejects

Ore to overburden

ratio

3 Years Nil 84672 84672 0.00 0.00 1: 0


3.8 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN

The ultimate extent and size of the pit:

The anticipated life of the mine is 3 Years. The size of the ultimate pit boundary

shall be as follows:

SECTION L(m) W (m) D(m) VOLUME(M3)

AB-XY 216 196 2.0 84672

TOTAL 84672

Area to be covered by the Open pit is estimated as of 4.22.73Ha and safety

distance of 0.08.27Ha. The side slope bench would be maintained at 45° while working.


4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 TOPOGRAPHY:

The area applied for mining lease is a flat ground, with an Elevation of 178Meters

above MSL. It is represented in the Survey of India Topo sheet 58 H/5. The area lies in

the northern latitude of 08°56'10.10” to 08°56'18.06”and eastern longitude of

77°21'14.74" to 77°21'22.93”E.

The land is dry and no crops at even monsoon time also. The area receives only

scanty rainfall mostly during the northeast monsoon period of October to December.

The ground water level is at a depth of 8-10 meters in weathered rock covered area or

otherwise the groundwater quantity is in this area very poor. There is no reserve forest,

wild life sanctuary, national monument etc near the area.

Fig.4.1: Showing topography and exposure of soil of site

4.2 REGIONAL GEOLOGY

The Archaean gneissic rocks are dominant in this area followed by migmatites,

granites, granites and other high grade metamorphic rocks. Younger injections like

quartz and pegmatite are common.


Prolonged weathering of gneissic rocks results in formation of red soil over the

bed rock to a thickness of 1-3m from the surface. The soil is assorted, contains pebbles

and grits of quartz and other disintegrated minerals resulted out of weathering of

country rock over a geological time.

Presence of Earth cause poor vegetation and agricultural purposes. After

removal of Earth the land shall be used for agriculture and storage of water for the

cultivation purposes of adjacent lands.

4.3 GENERAL GEOLOGY OF THE APPLIED AREA

The country rock in this area is gneissic rock of Archaean age with capping of red

soil to a thickness of 2-3m from the surface. It is product of residual weathering capping

the gneissic country rock. The above photograph illustrates that Earth of quartz and

other disintegrated wedge shape loose rocks are embedded in the red soil. It appears

that the soil is a product of weathering and transportation from in situ as well as from

nearby lithological formations. Wedge shape (semi roundedness), assorted mineral

composition and loose compactness indicate that the soil is recent and eroded often by

rain water flow at superficial level. The thickness of soil is to be removed shall be 3.0m.

No top soil or any overburden shall be removed separately as the entire material of top

layer is unsuitable for cultivation due to presence of quartz grits and pebbles.

Fig 4.2: Showing topography and exposure of soil of site


Fig 4.3: Close View of the Gravel

4.4 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:

The climate here is tropical. When compared with winter, the summers have

much more rainfall. The climate here is classified as Aw by the Köppen-Geiger system.

The average annual temperature is 29.0 °C in Tirunelveli. The average annual rainfall is

752 mm.

CLIMATE GRAPH

The driest month is July, with 13 mm of rain. In November, the precipitation

reaches its peak, with an average of 195 mm.


TEMPERATURE GRAPH

May is the warmest month of the year. The temperature in May averages 31.2 °C.

At 26.3 °C on average, December is the coldest month of the year.

4.4.1 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:

4.4.2 TEMPERATURE

In the day time the coastal regions are cooler than the interior parts by about a

degree in summer and southwest monsoon seasons and warmer by one to two degrees

during the rest of the year. From about the middle of February, temperature increases

steadily. In May which is usually the hottest month in the interior, the mean daily

maximum temperature is 37.1 degree Celsius. The weather is quite hot in May and June

and the maximum temperature sometimes reaches 45 degree Celsius. With the onset of

the southwest monsoon by the end of May or beginning of June, there is some drop in

temperature. By about the middle of October, both day and night temperatures decrease

appreciably. The period from November to January is the coolest part of the year with

the mean daily maximum temperature of about 30 to 31 degree Celsius in the interior

parts. The mean daily minimum in these months is about 22 to 23 degree Celsius in the

district in general.

4.4.3 HUMIDITY

The relative humidity in general, during the year, is between 55 and 65 percent

in the interior parts of the district, except during the northeast monsoon season, when it

is over 65 per cent. The coastal parts are comparatively more humid.


4.4.4 CLOUDINESS

During the months of April and May, the skies become heavily clouded and

threatening in the afternoons on many days when thunderstorms follow. In the

southwest and northeast monsoon seasons, the sky is heavily clouded or overcast.

4.4.5 WINDS

Generally light to moderate in strength.

Between May and September winds are mainly north westerly or westerly

From October to February winds are mainly north easterly or northerly

4.4.6 RAINFALL

Main rainy season is from October to the middle of January.

During this southwest monsoon season the rainfall is more in the western

parts of the district.

November is generally the rainiest month.

The heaviest rainfall in 24 hours recorded in the district was 371.5 mm at

Sivagiri on 29/10/1929.

The average rain fall in the district is 814.8 mm per annum.

Statement of Rainfall of this district in (mm)

Month Normal 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

January 50.2 25.26 40.54 2.19 57.2 4.75

February 30.2 46.37 29.03 98.5 9.24 13.48

March 41.3 40 35.95 142.14 60.3 71.8

April 59.8 65 65.12 24.94 36.28 133.36

May 38 4.25 9.82 25.72 206.55 93.09

June 29.6 63.31 2.31 103.92 7.88 56.32

July 26.4 22.08 15.68 46.58 12.98 13.15

August 23.3 23.43 12.66 28.35 52.52 10.55

September 30.2 14.93 8.35 41.05 38.45 71.62

October 166 311.84 304.41 57.01 391.66 234.59

November 208.2 275.7 144.8 256.66 316.91 448.89

December 111.6 79.52 100.2 86.8 150.89 269.47

Total Rainfall 814.8 971.69 768.87 913.86 1340.86 1421.1


4.5 EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN:

The land is classified as Rythwari land. It receives rain only during the monsoon

period of July to September. It is used for storage of rain water. General Land use

pattern for the next planned period is given as under,

S. No. Description Area of Land Use (In Hec.)At the

end of Three Years

1. Reclaimed area ---------

2. Safety zone Area 0.07.64

3. Recharge pond 4.23.36

Total 4.31.0Ha

4.6 WATER REGIME

As the water table is noticed at a depth of 18m below ground level, as the mining

is proposed up to 2.0m depth it may not affect the ground water table.

4.7 PLAN FOR AIR, DUST SUPPRESSION

Dust expected to be generated from hauling roads, place of excavation etc will be

suppressed by periodical wetting of land by spraying.

4.7.1 PLAN FOR NOISE LEVEL CONTROL

There is no blasting and noise of hydraulic exactor is less than 75 db. It is less

than the standard as proposed for mining industry.

4.8 FLORA AND FAUNA:

Flora:

There is no tree except few thorny shrubs and acacia trees found along the land

boundaries of the area.

Fauna

There are no indications of living animals; it may be found small animals like

mouse, chameleon, scorpion, and lizard.


4.9 HUMAN SETTLEMENT

The following villages are found in the buffer zone with population as per 2011

census. The Kulasekarapatti Population of 13075 peoples of both male (6520) and

female (6555).

Name of Village Direction Distance from

Mines

Population

(Approx)

Kadabokathi North 6 2933

Ramachandranpattan South 4 1908

Kulasekarapatti East 8 2804

Kadabokathi West 6 3042


5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Portable containers for office, stores, canteen ad rest shed has to be arranged at

site with septic tank provisions.

Steps should be taken to control dust at source while loading and transport

roads. While transporting loose soil on main road tarpaulin should be covered

over the material to control fly of dust,

To avoid undue land degradation, the Earth should be removed in a uniform

layer.

Emission test of vehicles should be in tack to maintain minimum emission level

of flue gases,

Noise level should not exceed 75dB and the vehicles should use only permitted

Air Horn while on road near residential areas,

Quarrying operation should be restricted during day hours only otherwise

prescribed illumination level as per Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 and DGMS

circulars for illumination at loading, transport and dumping points have to be

maintained.

Plantation along lease boundary should be done to control dust and noise.

There will not be any hindrance or disturbance to the people living on en

route/nearby my quarry site while transporting the mined out materials and due

to mining/quarrying activities.

The required insurance will be taken in the name of the labourers working in my

quarry site,

I will not engage any child labour in my quarry site,

All types of safety/protective equipments will be provided to all the laborers

working in my quarry,

No permanent structures, temples etc are located within 500m from the

periphery of my quarry.

The quarrying activity has not yet commenced and it will be carried out only

after obtaining environmental clearance.

Any other conditions as stipulated by the concerned safety and environmental

authorities, related to quarry operation.


5.1 WATER ENVIRONMENT

The water table is noticed at a depth of 18 m below ground level, as the mining is

proposed up to 2.0m depth it may not affect the ground water table. No surface water

bodies nearby. Water drawn from the tube and open wells are potable and the villagers

are using such water for a long period. No adverse health impacts were reported.

However the proponent has to test the quality of water within three month for

consumption of water by the mine workers one sample each from open and tube wells.

Mean while mineral water shall be supplied in canes for drinking purposes or RO

systems shall be provided. The present requirement of water is observed as 4.0 KLD in

which quantity for drinking and utilities is 1.0KLD and for Dust suppression and green

belt of water is 3.0KLD.

5.1.1 MITIGATION MEASURES

Pump having required capacity will be installed to lift accumulated rain water

from working pit to the settling tank.

The excavated pit shall be reused for recharge of ground water.

It shall be ensured that quality of drinking water for the worker is hygienic and good

sanitation system shall be made available.

5.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT

There is no blasting and noise of hydraulic exactor is less than 75 db. It is less

than the standard as proposed for mining industry. The major part of the dust

generated during such operations usually gets settle down and thus the effect of such

operation will be localized phenomenon. However, the proponent has to test the quality

of existing ambient air quality both in core and buffer zones. Hence, there will be no

adverse impact on the existing ambient air quality. Following air pollution control

measures shall be taken to minimize negative impact due to mining activity.

5.2.1 MITIGATION MEASURES

Periodical water spraying on the haulage roads, dump areas and place of

excavation etc…


Regular maintenance of vehicles and machines has been carried out in order to

control emissions.

Avenue trees along roads and green belt around ML boundary shall be planted as

per the norms of MoEF to control fly of dust, noise etc,

Personal protective equipments like mask, ear plug, helmet, glozes etc as per the

mines act.

5.3 NOISE AND VIBRATION

As the Earth Quarry is a loose soil, it does not require any blasting and drilling.

Threshold sound level is reported as 75dB. Vibration is not tested being a small quarry.

5.4 PROPOSAL FOR RECLAMATION OF LAND AFFECTED DURING MINING

ACTIVITIES AND AT THE END OF MINING

The mining is proposed to an average depth of 2.0meter. Due consideration is

also taken to provide a suitable angle of repose of materials to maintain slope stability.

5.5 PROPOSAL OF WASTE MANAGEMENT

Storage and preservation of top soil: No proposal for storage of top soil. It shall

be used directly transported to the filling site/consumer area.

5.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS ARISING OUT OF MINING:

The quarry operation will create an employment of about 8 persons, of which

90 % will be from local people (Son of Soil). After development from this area, not only

provide employment opportunities but also the industrial culture and civilization to the

village people in addition development of several ancillary units like work shop, general

stores etc .Neighbor villages will be getting economic benefit and employment security.

5.6.1 GENERAL

The coming of the project will bring overall improvement in the locality,

neighborhood and the state by bringing industry, roads, water supply, electricity,

employment, living standard and economic growth.


5.6.2 EMPLOYMENT

The socio-economic conditions of the surrounding villages are poor as there is no

significant source of earning. The occupational activities are agriculture, cattle rearing

and employment in mines but on daily wages. The mining activity will provide

employment to local people which will increase socio economic status of the area.

5.7. IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The opening of the proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities

in the adjoining areas. 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.

5.8 PROGRAMME OF AFFORESTATION

There would not be any adverse impact in the existing environment arising from

the mining activities. To protect the environment, the Applicant Company would do

adequate a forestation program with 30 trees per Month.

As the area is dry and unfertile for the growth of hybrid varieties of plants it is

proposed to plant tamarind and need for which the maximum survival rate would be

70%.

The phased programmed of afforestation for the whole lease period of Three

Years is given below:

Year Trees Area

I Year 30 Along with lease boundary

II Year 30 Along with lease boundary

III Year 30 Along with lease boundary


6.0 INFRASTUCTURE & WELFARE MEASURE

6.1 HABILITATION

The following villages are found in the buffer zone with population as per 2011

census. The Kulasekarapatti Population of 13075 peoples of both male (6520) and

female (6555).

6.2 Power Lines (HT / LT):

There is no HT or LT lines are found nearby the site.

6.3 Water bodies:

Depth of water table is reported at 18m during rainy season and draw down up

to 20m during summer.

6.4 Archaeological / historical monuments:

No Temples and habitations are found around 500m radius of the project site.

6.5 Road (NH, SH others):

SH-Road is situated 250m away on the Southern side connecting Tenkasi-

Alankualm. There is no railway line is found around 5Kms radius.

6.6 Places of worship:

There is no archaeological structure is found around 500m radius.

Name of Village Direction Distance from

Mines

Population

(Approx)

Kadabokathi North 3.13 2933

Ramachandranpattan South 4 1908

Kulasekarapatti East 3 2804

Kadabokathi West 3.13 3042


6.7 Reserved forest / Forest / Social forest / wild life sanctuary etc., :

The Courtralam reserve forest is found 7.19 kms away on the western side.

6.8 Any other structures: Nil

6.9 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL & WELFARE MEASURES

Management and supervisory personal

For the purpose of Mines safety under the provisions of MMR, 1961 under the

Mines Act, 1952 the workers are employed more than 10, it is preferred to have a

qualified Mining Mate to keep all the production workers directly under his control and

supervision.

A mines clerk shall also be appointed to keep the registers and record of the mine and

make necessary entries for the persons Employed in the mines.

Labor skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled. i) Skilled

Operators : 1 No. Mechanic : 1 No.

ii) Semi-skilled Driver : 2 Nos.

iii) Unskilled

Musdoors\ Labours : ---

Cleaners : 2 Nos. Office Asst : 1 No.

--------------- Total Labours = 7

Management and supervisory staffs 1

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Total Employees = 8

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An average 84672M3 of materials would be handled for Three Years Considering

300 working days in a year, about 94M3 or 16 loads (Each of 6M3) of materials would

be handled per day.


6.10 WELFARE MEASURES

a) Drinking Water:

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

Quantity for Drinking and utilities is 1.0KLD. Dust suppression and Green belt of water

is 3.0KLD.Minimum quantity of 4.0KLD has to be maintained as per the Rule. Drinking

water is obtained by Mineral water industries by water canes.

b) 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 the MR, 1960.

a) First Aid facility :

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

Mines Rules 1955 will be provided with facilities as prescribed in third schedule.

Qualified First Aid personnel should be appointed or nominated to attend emergency

first aid treatment.

b) Labour Health:

Periodic medical examination has to be arranged for occupational health once in

a year in addition to attending medical treatment of occupational injuries under the

Rule 45 (A) of MR,1960.

e) Precautionary safety measures to the Labourers

Safety provisions like helmet, goggles, safety belt, safety shoes etc have to be

provided as per the circulars and amendments made for Mine labours under the

guidance of DGMS.

f) Child Labour Employment :

As per the Mines Act, 1952, no child labour below 18 years of old a shall be

engaged for any work in the quarry.


7.0 PROJECT COST

7.1 Proposed financial Estimate / Budget for (EMP) Environment Management

a) Project cost / investment

i) Land Cost : Rs 40,10,000

ii) Machinery to be used : Rs 35,00,000

iii) Refilling / Fencing : Rs 75,000

iv) Labourers Shed : Rs 75,000

v) Sanitary facility : Rs 50,000

vi) Other items : Rs 75,000

Total Rs 77.85lakhs

b) EMP Cost

i) Environment Monitoring : Rs 80,000

ii) Sanitary \Occupational health : Rs 75,000

iii) Safety Kits, : Rs 75,000

iv) Water sprinkling for dust control : Rs 75,000

v) Afforestation etc. : Rs 75,000

Total Rs 3.80lakhs

Documents

Pre-Feasibility Report for EARTH quarry of P. Sundari, Tenkasi … · using JCB excavators and tippers combination. 3.1.1 MODE OF WORKING: Being loose and soft soil, it is proposed