2017

M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, P.O., , ,

[PRE – FEASIBILITY REPORT] For Quarrying Building Stone From Survey No.: 206(P), 290(P), 291/1,291/2-2 & 291/2-2-1 At Ezhumattoor village, , , Kerala State.

EIA Consultant

Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., (QCI/NABET Accredited Organization) 3/216, K.S.V, Nagar, Narasothipatti, Alagapuram (PO), Salem – 636004 Website: www.abmenvirotech.com Email: [email protected] Phone: +91427 2440446, 2444297 Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu Chapter 1: Executive Summary

FEATURE DETAILS Name of the Proponent M/s. Daivasahayam quarry, and address Chalappally Post, Ezhumattoor, Mallappally Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. Pincode -689 586. Mobile: +919947942403 Type of land Patta/ Patta land Forest/PWD Survey number 206(P), 290(P), 291/1,291/2-2 & 291/2-2-1 Geographical features Latitude: 09°25'4.96” to 09°25'10.44”N Longitude: 76°43'20.97" to 76°43'25.61”E Elevation: 100 m above MSL (Toposheet No. 58 C/07) Site Location Ezhumattoor village, Mallappally Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala State Type of Project Building stone Quarry Mining lease area 1.12.89 Hectares Geological Reserves 530397 MT Recoverable Reserves 213418 MT Production 14.2 loads/day Depth of Mining 49 m from Top of the hill ( Above ground) Method of Mining Open cast semi mechanized mining Category B2 Quarry Permit Copy Issued by Senior Geologist, Dept. Of Mining & Geology, Pathanamthitta vide No.28/2015- 16/QP/CRPS/ GBS/ 1108/ DOPTA/M/15, dated 23.12.2015. Mining plan approval Eco-friendly Mining Plan approved by the Geologist, Department of Mining and Geology, Pathanamthitta, Kerala vide Lr No. 54/DOPTA/M/16 dated 13/02/2017. Period of Lease 5 years Does it attracts any general Not applicable conditions specified in the EIA notification, 2006 ? Man Power 14 persons Water requirement Total water requirement – 3.0 KLD Drinking and Utilities 1.0 KLD Dust suppression and Green Belt 2.0 KLD Source: Mineral water supply and water tank EMP Cost Rs. 3.50 lakhs Project Cost Rs. 68.70 lakhs Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu

Nearest habitation Kudakkallunkal – 1 km (S) Nearest Town Mallappally – 10 km (N) Nearest Railway station – 20 km (S) Nearest Airport Cochin – 123 km (N) Nearest Hospital Methanam – 2 km (N)

Land use pattern Land use Existing pattern at Land S. No Description the end of use 5th Year (ha) (Ha) Area under 1 0.26.01 0.76.85 mining 2 Roads 0.01.10 0.03.80 Green belt 3 and Safety 0.31.24 0.31.24 area 4 Labour shed 0.01.00 0.01.00 Un-worked 5 0.53.54 ---- area 6 Waste Dump ------Total 1.12.89 1.12.89

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1.1. PROJECT AND THE PROPONENT

The proponent, M/s. Daivasahayam, the owner of this quarry having registered at Chalappally Post, Ezhumattoor, Mallappally Taluk, Pathanamthitta District had applied for quarrying building stone located in S.Y.No. 206(P), 290(P), 291/2-2 and 291/2-2-1 which extends upto 1.12.89 hectares in the Ezhumattoor Village, Mallappally Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.

For this quarrying project, Mining Plan was prepared under Rule 66 of Kerala Minor Minerals Concession Rules, (Amended 2015) and Minor Mineral conservation and Development rule 2010 (Draft) for quarrying the building stone with due consideration of environmental parameters so as to obtain Environmental clearance (EC) and submitted on 17/01/2017. Permission requested to this quarry is for a period of Five years.

The mining plan is approved by the Geologist, Department of Mining and Geology, Pathanamthitta, Kerala vide Lr. No. 54/DOPTA/M/16 dated 13/02/2017. Copy of the approval letter is attached in the additional documents Annexure I.

As per the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments and as per S.O. 2601 (E) – amendment notification dated 15.01.2016, the project area lesser than 25 Hectares are classified under B2 category for the purpose of Environmental Clearance. Hence, this project falls under B2 Category and require Environment Clearance (EC) from DEIAA/DEAC, Pathanamthitta, Kerala.

1.2. NATURE OF THE PROJECT

The area was previously operated for quarrying of building stone by the applicant. Previous quarrying has rendered valuable data on nature of the deposit, Colour, Probable depth persistence, 95 % of recovery, quantum of production expected, etc. The area contains mostly gneisses and Charnockite rocks. They are fine to medium grained, composed of predominantly quartz and feldspar. The Charnockite is composed of blue quartz and microcline feldspar with Biotite mica and hypersthenes pyroxene and accessories.

Open cast, semi-mechanized mining will be adopted to extract building stones of required size from the area for which lease applied for. Aspects considered for quarrying are construction of semi-permanent structures, planning for the development / production works, formation of faces, laying of approach road to various benches for movement of dumpers, recruitment of man power, deployment of machinery, selection of dump sites, stacking yards etc. Top soil / overburden, weathered materials shall be removed prior to development of working benches. Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu 1.3. NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE

Building stones play a vital role in roads, concrete and building products. They are used in walls and paving slabs as it is weather resistant and for its aesthetic appeal. The aggregates of the stone is crushed and sorted into various sizes for use in concrete, coated with bitumen to make asphalt or used dry as bulk fill in construction because of its strong physical properties. Thus mining of Building stones supports the country in improving the infrastructure as well as the economy. It also supports the day to day life by comforting the living environment.

1.4. DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP

As Building stone is a significant 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.

1.5. IMPORT VS INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION

Building stone exists in the proposed site and does not require any raw material to be imported for the production process. The extracted blocks are broken into required size for selling. Send to crushers if required.

1.6. EXPORT POSSIBILITY

Not applicable since the project meets local demand only.

1.7. 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 18 persons.

1.7.1. Management and Supervisory personal a. Mining Engineer / Mines Manager - 1 Person (First/ Second class Mines Manager Competency certificate holder) b. Mines Foreman - 1 Person (Foreman competency Certificate holder) c. Mining Mate - 1 Person (Mine Mate competency Certificate holder) d. Register keeper (Workman cadre) - 1 Person

Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu 1.7.2. Labour i) Skilled Operator : 1 Person ii) Semi-skilled Driver : 2 Persons iii) Un-skilled Musdoors\ Labour : 7 Persons Cleaners : 3 Persons Register Keeper : 1 Person ------Total : 14 Persons ------

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Chapter 3: Project Description

3.1. TYPE OF PROJECT

The project involves quarrying of building 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 Toposheet No. 58 C/7, the location map is given in Plate 1 and figure 3.2.

Figure 3.1: Location of the proposed quarry

The area lies in the northern latitude ranges from 09°25'4.96” to 09°25'10.44”and eastern longitude from 76°43'20.97" to 76°43'25.61”. Figure 3.3 shows the lease boundary and Co-ordinates of the pillars of the quarry on the Google earth image. Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu

Figure 3.2: Lease boundary and pillars overlaid on the 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 annual rate of production is about 42684MT in the five years period of mining plan. Production schedule is as given in table 3.1.

Table 3.1: Production proposed Saleable ore/ Pit. Year Over Burden ROM (MT) Mineral @95% No (MT) First I 1734 43750 41562 Second I 2703 44614 42382 Third I ---- 45200 42940 Fourth I ---- 45400 43130 Fifth I ---- 45688 43404 TOTAL 4437 224652 213418

Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu 3.5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.5.1. Open cast mining

Under, Reg.106 (2) (b) of MMR, 1961, the bench height is designed as 5m and the bench width should not be less than bench height. The slope of the benches should not exceed 60° from horizontal. As far as the mining of Miner mineral is concerned, observance of provisions of the regulations 106 (2) (b) as above is seldom due to various inherent petro genetic and mining difficulties. The bench height is designed equal to height of boom of the excavator. Hence, the applicant is suitably directed to obtain necessary relaxation from the chief inspector of mines, for which provision is available within the regulation 106 (2) (b).

A bench height of 5m and a width not less than the height and ten working benches, each with a height of 5m as equal to the height of the excavator boom and the width more than 3 m is proposed to be maintained for safe movement of machinery. The bench slope is maintained not more than 60° from horizontal.

The proposed Bench dimension to be maintained in the five years period of mining plan is described in the year-wise development/production schedule.

S1 fencing shall be constructed at the top of high benches in order to safe guard the unauthorized entry of men and machinery. In the case of entry and exit of pit(s), G1 fencing as a parapet should be made to control tress passes.

3.5.2. Drilling

Drilling of shot-holes will be carried out by using a portable compressor with Jack Hammers. Details of the equipments are as in table 3.2. Depth of holes shall be 1-2 m bench height. The spacing shall be 0.75 m and the burden shall be 0.60m from the preface. Table 3.2: Drilling Equipment

No Dia.of Bucket/ Motive Type Make H.P . hole Capacity (MT) Power Jack Hammer 1 19mm Hand held Atlas copco Air 45 Rock Breaker 1 - - - - 80

3.5.3. Blasting

To achieve a correct blasting geometry, certain amount of trial blast is pre-requisite to effect a perfect pre-determined fragmentation and fly rock control. In case of heavy blasting, a qualified Mines manager has to be appointed for proper calculation of powder factor, control blasting, sequencing and arrangements of explosives. Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu The massive formation shall be broken into pieces of portable size by jack hammer drilling and shot hole blasting. Powder factor of explosives for breaking such hard rock shall be in the order of 6-7 tonnes per Kg of explosives. Explosives recommended for efficient blasting with safe practice are in table 3.3. Blasting parameter proposed to be adopted for shot holes shall be,

Depth (m) * Burden (m) * Spacing (m) = Volume (m3)

1.00 x 0.60 x 0.75 = 0.45 m3

Quantity of broken rock per hole (0.45 x 2.6) = 1.17 MT

Blasting efficiency @90% (1.17 x 90% ) = 1.05 MT/hole

Charge per hole =140 gm of 25 mm dia. cartridge.

Quantity of rock broken per day = 142.28 M.T.

Requirement of explosives per day = 20 kg @ 7 M.T. per kg of explosives

No. of holes to be drilled per day = 142.28/1.05= 135 Holes

Table 3.3: Recommended Explosives Class / S.No. Description Type Size Division 1. Slurry class - 3 Nitro compound 25 x 200 Ordinary and Electric 2. Detonators class - 6 6.5 x 32 (OD & ED) class - 6 Blue sump fuse coils 3. Safety fuse Div - 1 of 10 mts each

Slurry explosives will be initiated directly by blue sump fuse with ordinary detonators or electric detonators. The Powder factor for waste rock development shall be 7 Tonnes per Kg. of explosives.

3.5.3.1. Measures proposed to minimize ground vibration due to blasting

The following steps shall be adopted to control ground vibration during blasting. i. Geometry of blasting pattern like burden, spacing and inclination of hole should be Burden (m) * Spacing (m) Inclination 0.60 x 0.75 70° ii. High strength explosives like slurry in the form of cartridge should be used. ANFO mixture for shot holes should not be used which may cause huge fly rock fragments in view of critical diameter problem. Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu iii. To control vibration abatement, use delay or relay arrangements with specific charges iv. Charge per hole should exceed the powder factor designed for each hole based on quantum of blasting, strength of rocks, fracture pattern etc. v. In case any objection from the public, a long trench in the direction of blasting near lease boundary may be opened to a depth of 2m to control longitudinal waves (P-waves) to arrest any damage to infrastructures. vi. If any building lies within 50m, muffle blasting practice may be followed in addition to the regular safety procedures and the charge per blast hole shall not exceed 2kg as specified by DGMS. vii. Any other method of safety measures shall be advised to the Applicant as and when required by the qualified Mine Manager.

3.5.3.2. Storage of explosives

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 mines 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.

3.5.4. Loading and Transportation Loading of waste and reject materials shall be done by excavator into 10 tonners tippers from the working place periodically. Such waste and building stones shall be dumped in the site earmarked for dumping as shown in the Plates IX and XI. The applicant is proposed to engage one hydraulic excavator of proposed for internal transport of rejects from the working face to the dumps. Transport of Rejects and waste shall be done by Tippers of 10tonne capacity as given in table 3.4 and figure3.3.

Table 3.4: Proposed loading and transporting equipment

Type Nos Bucket/ Capacity Make Motive Power H.P Hydraulic Tata EX 1 1.20 m3 Diesel excavator Hitachi 110 Ashok Tipper 2 10M.T Diesel 110 leyland

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Figure 3.3 a): Hydraulic Excavator b) Tipping Truck

3.6. RESOURCES

The geological and recoverable reserves are estimated by cross-sectional Methods up to a thickness of 49 m from the hill top whose elevation is ranges from 100-70m above mean sea level. Recovery of Charnockite is taken as 95% and 5% shall be fines, mining losses and safe benches.

3.6.1. Geological Resources The geological resources is estimated by cross sectional method is as 530397MT of building stone up to a thickness of 49m from the hill top, having considered the depth of mining, recovery, safety barriers etc. A detail of estimation of geological resources is given in the Table 3.5

Table 3.5: Geological Resources Recovery Reject L W D Quantity SECTION BENCH B.D @95% @5% (m) (m) (m) (MT) (MT) (MT) I 12 6 5 2.5 900 855 45 II 35 15 5 2.5 6563 6234 328 III 61 35 5 2.5 26688 25353 1334 AB-X1Y1 IV 67 35 5 2.5 29313 27847 1466 V 67 36 5 2.5 30150 28643 1508 VI 67 56 10 2.5 93800 89110 4690 I 11 10 4 2.5 1100 1045 55 II 40 30 5 2.5 15000 14250 750 III 62 45 5 2.5 34875 33131 1744 IV 67 52 5 2.5 43550 41373 2178 AB-X2Y2 V 67 52 5 2.5 43550 41373 2178 VI 67 52 5 2.5 43550 41373 2178 VIII 67 53 5 2.5 44388 42168 2219 IX 67 53 5 2.5 44388 42168 2219 X 67 60 10 2.5 100500 95475 5025 TOTAL 558313 530397 27916

Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu GEOLOGICAL RESERVE ESTIMATION Total Geological resources (A) = 899632MT (Remaining + already mined out + Safety Zone) Mineral reserves blocked under benches (B) = 316979MT Mineral reserves blocked in safety zone (C) = 164623MT Reserves already mined out (D) = 204612MT

3.6.2. Mineable/ Recoverable reserves The mineable\recoverable reserves is estimated by cross-sectional method having considered the recovery factor, depth of mining, safety barriers etc., The mineable reserves is estimated as 213418 MT. of building stone to a depth of mining 49m from the hill top. Details of estimation of mineable reserves are given in Table 3.6. Table 3.6: Recoverable reserves Recovery Reject L W D Quantity SECTION BENCH B.D @95% @5% (m) (m) (m) (MT) (MT) (MT) TB1 12 6 5 2.5 900 855 45 TB2 35 15 5 2.5 6563 6234 328 I 61 34 5 2.5 25925 24629 1296 AB-X1Y1 II 64 27 5 2.5 21600 20520 1080 III 57 20 5 2.5 14250 13538 713 IV 49 31 5 2.5 18988 18038 949 V 41 16 5 2.5 8200 7790 410 I 10 10 4 2.5 1000 950 50 II 36 30 5 2.5 13500 12825 675 III 52 45 5 2.5 29250 27788 1463 IV 49 51 5 2.5 31238 29676 1562 V 41 43 5 2.5 22038 20936 1102 AB-X2Y2 VI 33 36 5 2.5 14850 14108 743 VII 26 28 5 2.5 9100 8645 455 VIII 18 21 5 2.5 4725 4489 236 IX 10 19 5 2.5 2375 2256 119 X 3 4 5 2.5 150 143 8 TOTAL 224650 213418 11233 TOPSOIL DEVEOPMENT

AB-X1Y1 I 68 34 0.5 1.5 1734 ―― 1734 AB-X2Y2 I 68 53 0.5 1.5 2703 ―― 2703 TOTAL 4437 ―― 4437 GRAND TOTAL 229087 213418 15670

Total Mineable Reserves = 213418MT Ore to Waste Ratio =11233/213418=1:0.052 Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu Recoverable reserves =A-(B+C+D) =899632-(316979+164623+204612) =899632-686214 =213418MT The overall pit slope is taken as 60° from the horizontal. The recovery factor is taken as 95% from the top bench up to the bottom. Depth of mining is taken as 49m from the hill top. The life of the mine is computed as 5 years at an average production rate of 42684 MT per annum. The reserves below this level shall increase the life substantially.

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 1.0KLD. Dust suppression and green belt of water is 2.0KLD.Minimum quantity of 3.0KLD has to be maintained as per the Rule. Drinking water is obtained by Mineral water industries by water canes. Dust suppression and green belt is obtained from water tank.

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. Table 3.2 and 3.4 shows the fuel required for operating the machineries. They will out sourced to meet the requirement.

3.9. WASTE GENERATION

Building stone rejects which amounts to 5% of the total excavation; about 11233 MT will be generated for mining up to 49m depth from top. Year wise waste generation is as in table 3.7.

Table 3.7: Generation of Waste/ Reject Year Gravel/ Overburden/ Building stone Total Topsoil (MT) Waste (MT) Rejects (MT) First --- 1734 2188 3922 Second --- 2703 2232 4935 Third ------2259 2259 Fourth ------2270 2270 Fifth ------2284 2284 Total --- 4437 11233 15670

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Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu Chapter 4: Site Analysis

4.1. CONNECTIVITY

The site is accessible from Pathanamthitta as given in figure 4.1.

Figure 3.1: Route

4.2. LAND DETAILS

The area applied for quarrying is almost a hilly terrain. The land use of the lease area before and after proposed project is as shown in table 4.1. The land is patta land where the land classification is in table 4.2.

Table 4.1: Land use

S. No Description Existing Land use pattern % of Land use at the end of 5th Use (Ha) Year (Ha) 1 Area under mining 0.26.01 0.76.85 68% 2 Roads 0.01.10 0.03.80 3% Green belt & Safety 3 0.31.24 0.31.24 28% area 4 Labour shed 0.01.00 0.01.00 1% 5 Un-worked area 0.53.54 ------6 Waste Dump ------Total 1.12.89 1.12.89 100%

Table 4.2: Land Classification Description Area (Ha) (i) Forest land --- (ii) Revenue\Govt. land, --- (iii) Agriculture land --- (iv) proposed Land 1.12.89 (iv) Others(specify) --- Total Lease Area 1.12.89 Ha

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4.3. TOPOGRAPHY

The area applied for quarry lease is almost a hilly terrain with elevation ranges from 100 m to 70 m above mean sea level. Average height of the lease area is 30m above the regional ground level. Massive Charnockite rock is exposed over the entire area of quarry lease. No major river or Pond is found nearby the applied area. Rain water flows towards east along natural flood tracks. Water table is located at a depth of 32bgl as observed in the Tube wells in the neighbour area. The aquifer is hard rock controlled seepages through fractures and fissures.

4.4. ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES

4.4.1. Water environment

No surface water bodies nearby. Water table is located at a depth of 32 m below ground level from the tube wells. Water samples drawn from the tube and open wells found to be potable and the villagers are using such water for a long period. No adverse health hazards were reported due to quality of water like fluorosis. TDS, COD, BOD, Salinity, hardness etc of the water sample as per the test report is in table 4.3. Mean while mineral water shall be supplied in canes for drinking purposes or RO systems shall be provided if necessary.

Table 4.3: Water sample - test report

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Permissiblethelimit in Requirement(Acceptable Physical Properties 1 Appearance When - Clear - - - Analyzed After Clear - - Filtration 2 pH value at - 6.55 6.5 – 8.5 6.5 – 8.5 4500 H+ B 25oC 3 Color HazenUnit <1.0 5 15 2120 B 4 Odor - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable IS 3025 P.5 1983 R.2012 5 Turbidity NTU <1.0 1 5 2130 B 6 Electrical Micro 67.5 - - 2510 B conductivity mhos/cm at 25oC Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu

Chemical Properties 7 Total mg/l <1.0 - - IS:3025: Suspended P.17:1984:R.2012 Solids 8 Total mg/l 34 500 2000 IS Dissolved 3025:P.16:1984:R Solids .2012 9 Total mg/l 16 200 600 2340 C Hardness as CaCO3 10 Calcium mg/l 10 - - 3500 - Ca B Hardness as CaCO3 11 Magnesium mg/l 6 - - 3500 - Mg B Hardness as CaCO3 12 Calcium as mg/l 4 75 200 3500 - Ca B Ca 13 Magnesium mg/l 1.4 30 100 2340 C as Mg 14 Phenolphth mg/l Nil - - 2320 B alein Alkalinity as CaCO3 15 Total mg/l 13 200 600 2320 B Alkalinity as CaCO3 16 Chlorides mg/l 11 250 1000 4500 Cl- B as Cl 17 Sulfates as mg/l BDL 200 400 4500 SO4 E SO4 (DL=0.1) 18 Total Iron mg/l BDL 0.3 0.3 3500 Fe B as Fe (DL=0.01) 19 Silica mg/l 4 - - 4500 SiO2 C (Reactive) as SiO2 20 Carbonate mg/l 13 - - 2340 A Hardness as CaCO3 21 Non- mg/l 3 - - 2340 A Carbonate Hardness as CaCO3 22 Free mg/l <0.2 0.2 **1 4500 Cl B Residual Chlorine

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Microbiological Examination 1 Total MPN / 90 Shall not be detectable IS:1622-1981 Coliforms 100ml in any100 ml Amd.4 RA 2009 2 E.coli MPN / 17 Shall not be detectable IS:1622-1981 100ml in any100 ml Amd.4 RA 2009 BDL-Below Detectable Limit; DL-Detection Limit.

4.4.2. Air Quality

Air sampling was done and the pollutants are found to be well within the limits as per the report (Table 4.4). Dust fall data may be taken from the district observation for threshold values. Table 4.4: Air Sample analysis result S.No PARAMETERS PROTOCOL UNIT RESULT NAAQS* 1 Particulate Matter (PM Envirotech μg / m3 32.60 60 2.5) Manual 2 Respirable Particulate IS 5182 Part μg / m3 120.20 100 Matter ( PM10) 23-2006

3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) IS 5182 Part 2 μg / m3 7.10 80 -2001

4 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) IS 5182 Part μg / m3 14.30 80 6-2006 5 Ozone (O ) IS 5182 Part 3 μg / m3 38.10 180 9-2009 6 Lead (Pb) IS 5182 Part BDL μg / m3 1 22-2004 (DL=0.1) 7 Carbon Monoxide (CO) IS 5182 Part BDL mg/m3 4 (1 Hour ) 10-2003 (DL=1.15) 8 Ammonia (NH ) Indophenol 3 μg / m3 16.90 400 Method 9 Arsenic (As) IS 5182 Part BDL 22:2004 ng / m3 6 (DL=1.0) R.2009 10 Nickel (Ni) IS 5182 Part BDL 22:2004 ng / m3 20 (DL=0.1) R.2009

11 Benzene (C6H6) IS 5182 Part BDL μg / m3 5 11-2006 (DL=0.1) 12 Benzo (a) Pyrene IS 5182 Part BDL ng / m3 1 12-2004 (DL=0.1) BDL – Below Detectable Limit ; DL – Detection Limit Remarks: The above results does not meet the *National Ambient Air Quality Standards –CPCB Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu 4.4.3. Acoustic and Seismic Environment

Threshold sound level is reported as 61.95 dB. Report of the sound/ noise level is given in table 4.5. No activity of quarrying is being done to measure the peak particle velocity due to longitudinal waves.

Table 4.5: Noise survey report S.No Sampling Location Noise Value Average Limits as dB (A) Noise per TNPCB Value dB dB (A) (A) ( Day Time) 1 Challappally 60.9 61.95 75 62.3 61.6 63

4.4.4. Soil Environment

Samples have been collected in the lease area for analysis its characteristics. Table 4.6 shows the test report with physical and chemical values of the samples.

Table 4.6: Soil sample analysis report Method Of Analysis: IS 2720 and EPA Method. Physical Parameters S. No PARAMETERS RESULTS 1 pH value (10% Solution) 7.28 EC@ 25oC (Micromhos/cm) 2 114 (10% solution) 3 Moisture 9.28% w/w 4 Density 1.12g/cc 5 Color Brownish 6 Consistency Slightly sticky 7 Structure Structureless Clay=35.66% Sand =32.18 8 Texture Gravel = 32.16 % Clay Soil 9 Loss On Ignition 12.81 %w/w Lime Status (Lime 10 Nil Requirement)

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Chemical Parameters S. No PARAMETERS RESULTS 1 Alkalinity 0.050%w/w 2 Sodium Absorption Ratio 7.65 meq/Kg 3 Cation Exchange Ratio 10.0 meq/100g 4 Oil & Grease <10.0 ppm 5 Chlorides 0.0182 % w/w 6 Sulphates 0.0091 % w/w 7 Nitrates 0.15% w/w 8 Total Nitrogen 0.45% w/w 9 Total Phosphorous 0.0008% w/w 10 Calcium 0.082% w/w

Figure 3.2: Photographs taken while sampling Air and Soil

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, School are also not located in the area. No reserve forest, wild life sanctuaries found within the 10 km radius.

4.5. INFRASTRUCTURE

Table 4.7 shows the infrastructure found near the lease area. Table 4.7: Infrastructures S. Particulars Location Approximate Direction No. Distance in km (Avg) 1. Post office Chalappally 1 East 2. Town (Taluk Head) Mallappally 10 North 3. Police Station Perumpatti 3 East 4. Fire Station 13 East 5. Govt. Hospital Methanam 2 North Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu

6. School Ezhumattoor 2 South 7. DSP Office Thiruvalla 20 North 8. Railway Station Thiruvalla 20 South 9. Nearest Airport Cochin 123 North 10. Sea fort Cochin 123 North 11. Villages i) Methanam 2 North ii) Kudakkallunkal 1 South iii) Chalappally 1 East iv) Areekkal 1.5 West

4.5.1. Road

The mode of transport of the building stone produced and marketed is by road to various consumer destination of their own. Approach road is available from the lease area for transportation. A State Highway road connecting Ranni-Mallappally is found to be situated at about 1.5 km away towards Southern side of the site.

4.5.2. 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.

4.5.3. Sanitary Facilities

Surface latrines and urinals shall be constructed at convenient place for usage of male and female labours separately

4.5.4. First Aid Facility

Being a small mine, a first aid station as per provisions under Rule (44) of Mines Rules 1955 shall be provided with facilities as prescribed in third schedule. Initial medical examination has to be conducted for the mine workers under rule 29B of Mines Rule 1955.

4.6. SOIL CLASSIFICATION

The soil type is reported as Clay soil as per the sample analysis. Table 4.6 shows the physical and chemical parameters of the analysed soil samples.

4.7. CLIMATIC CONDITION

The Pathanamthitta district received the rain under the influence of both southwest and northwest monsoons. The southwest monsoon chiefly contributes to the rainfall in the district. Most of the precipitation occurs in the form of cyclonic storms caused Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu due to the depressions in Arabian Sea. The normal annual rainfall over the district varies from about 2850 mm.It is the minimum around Pathanamthitta in the south eastern part of the district. The highest humidity is generally recorded in May with the value of 87%.

4.7.1. Temperature

Throughout the month of August day time temperatures will generally reach highs of around 28°C that's about 83°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 22°C, that's 72°F.

4.7.2. Rain Fall

The average monthly amount of precipitation has been recorded at around 320 mm, that's 13 inches. Throughout the month you can expect to see rain or drizzle falling on 19 days of the month.

4.8. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Ebenezer Marthoma Church Methanam is about 600 m away from the area towards north east. Jerusalem Marthomma Church, Ezhumattoor (Via) Taluk, is at a distance of about 2 km towards eastern side from the lease area. Sree Annapurneswari Devi temple is located at a distance of 900 m from the area towards south east. Carmel Convent English Medium School is located on the south western side at about 4.5 km from the lease area. Community health centre, Ezhumuattoor is about 1.8 km towards western side. BAM College, Thuruthikadu is located about 6.8 km away towards west. Ranni small hydel project is about 16 km towards West. Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu Chapter 5: Planning Brief

5.1. PLANNING CONCEPT

Excavation of building stone 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. Population characteristics and Occupational characteristics of the Ezhumattoor Village, Mallappally Taluk, Pathanamthitta District is given in table 5.2 and 5.3 respectively. The proposed project will not affect the village population, and hence population projection is not significant. However, it provides occupation to about 18 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

Distance Name of Population Direction from Mine Village (Approx) (m) Methanam North 2 15912 Kudakkallunkal South 1 11195 Chalappally East 1 14088 Areekkal West 1.5 14479

Table 5.2: Population Characteristics (2001and 2011)

Sl. No. Characteristics 2001 % 2011 % 1 Total Household 2774 2835 2 Total Population 11423 10698 3 Male Population 5540 48.50 5166 48.29 4 Female Population 5883 51.50 5532 51.71 5 Total Literacy 9865 86.36 9645 90.16 6 Male Literacy 4786 86.39 4656 90.13 7 Female Literacy 5079 86.33 4989 90.18 8 Sex Ratio 1062 1071

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Table 5.3: Occupational Characteristics (2001 and 2011)

Sl. No. Characteristics 2001 % 2011 % 1 Total Population 11423 10698 2 Male Population 5540 48.50 5166 48.29 3 Female Population 5883 51.50 5532 51.71 4 Total Workers 3144 27.52 3683 34.43 5 Male Workers 2666 48.12 2666 51.61 6 Female Workers 478 8.13 1017 18.38 7 Total Main workers 2480 21.71 2610 24.40 8 Male Main workers 2177 39.30 2080 40.26 9 Female Main Workers 303 5.15 530 9.58 10 Total Cultivators 358 11.39 244 6.63 11 Male Cultivators 350 13.13 213 7.99 12 Female Cultivators 8 1.67 31 3.05 13 Total Main Agricultural Laborers 530 16.86 390 10.59 14 Male Agri. Laborers 507 19.02 360 13.50 15 Female Agri. Laborers 23 4.81 30 2.95 16 Total Main HHI 88 2.80 112 3.04 17 Male HHI 75 2.81 97 3.64 18 Female HHI 13 2.72 15 1.47 19 Total Main Other Tertiary workers 1504 47.84 1864 50.61 20 Male OT 1245 46.70 1410 52.89 21 Female OT 259 54.18 454 44.64 22 Total Non-workers 8279 72.48 7015 65.57 23 Male Non-workers 2874 51.88 2500 48.39 24 Female Non workers 5405 91.87 4515 81.62

5.3. LAND USE PLANNING

Existing and proposed land use pattern is discussed in previous chapter in Table 4.1. About 95% of the un-worked land will be used for mining and the remaining for haul roads.

5.4. INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND

Labour shed, Surface latrines and urinals are required to be constructed easily accessible from the working area. Green belt is proposed which is given in afforestation plan (Table 5.5). No other infrastructures required.

Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu Table 5.5: Afforestation Plan Rate of Year Place Types of Trees Number Survival I Lease Boundary and Rubber, Teak, Mango 40 80 % Dump and other regional trees II Lease Boundary and Rubber, Teak, Mango 40 80 % Dump and other regional trees III Lease Boundary and Rubber, Teak, Mango 40 80 % Dump and other regional trees IV Lease Boundary and Rubber, Teak, Mango 40 80 % Dump and other regional trees V Lease Boundary and Rubber, Teak, Mango 40 80 % Dump and other regional trees

5.5. AMENITIES/ FACILITIES

List of equipments and materials required are discussed in Chapter 3 and listed in Table 3.3 to 3.5.

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 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. Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu 5.6.1.3. 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.

5.6.2. 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

5.6.3. 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.

Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu 5.6.4. 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.

5.6.5. 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. Copy of Agreement for handling of Explosives under License Holder at Proposed site is given in additional document.

. 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. Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu Chapter 6: Proposed Infrastructure

6.1. GREEN BELT

Afforestation plan is proposed to develop a green belt around the mining lease as in table 5.5 of chapter 5.

6.2. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

6.2.1. CSR Activities

The proponent is proposed to spent CSR @ 2.5% of profit as per the Companies Act, 2003. He propose to spent about Rs 4 lakhs per year 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 will be laid as per the plan (Plate VI to VID) which will be connecting to the approach road in the south eastern side. This will be leading to the market through the existing village road and to the state road.

6.4. DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT

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

6.5. DRAINAGE PLAN

Water draining plan to collect, filter and discharge the storm water is being prepared and given in plate XII of the Mining plan.

6.6. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste generation is as in section 3.9. Top soil / Over burden from the mine will be stored on the safety zone of the mine as shown in Production plan, Plate VI. Building Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu stone rejects are planned to be backfilled over which the side burden will be spread for plantation.

6.7. POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE

Details of the power requirement and source are as discussed in section 4.5.2 of Chapter 4.

Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu Chapter 7: Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan

Being a small building stone excavation, the project does not involve displacement of any residents or public infrastructures. Thus resettlement is not proposed.

Humus top soil shall be used for rehabilitation and afforestation purposes. In case of steep slopes, fencing shall be made to control, inadvertent entry of animals and local persons. The mine out area shall be used for storage of rain water with proper barricade which will help recharge of regional ground water table. No major dumps, however plantation shall be made over small dumps to prevent soil erosion\wash outs and help ecological balance.

Fencing shall be made around open cast working as per DGMS circulars with S1 type fencing. Back filling shall be done to a reasonable extent and depth during closure of mine. Green belt development is proposed at a density of 1000 trees per Hectares.

Pre Feasibility Report for M/s. Daivasahayam Quarry, Chelappally, Kerals – 689 586 Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu Chapter 8: Project schedule and Cost estimation

Period of quarrying is proposed for five years. It does not require any construction phase period. However removal of top soil comes under development phase. Development and production phase are planned and discussed in chapter 3. a) Project cost / investment

i) Land Cost : Rs. 22,00,000

ii) Machinery to be used : Rs. 40,00,000

iii) Refilling / Fencing : Rs. 80,000

iv) Laborers Shed : Rs. 90,000

v) Sanitary facility : Rs. 2,00,000

vi) Other items : Rs. 3,00,000

Total : Rs. 68.70 Lakhs b) Expenditures

i) Drinking water facility for the laborers = Rs. 1,00,000

ii) Sanitary arrangement = Rs. 50,000

iii) Safety kits, = Rs. 50,000

iv) Dust control = Rs. 50,000

v) Afforestation etc. = Rs. 1,00,000

Total Rs. 3.50 Lakhs

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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 for storage of rainwater or pisiculture. The applicant shall plant sufficient number of trees around the lease boundary as well as along the village road to keep the environment green.

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EIA studies not done Date: 27-02-2017 Place: Salem

(For Daivasahayam Quarry) Signature of Proponent Signature of EIA coordinator (Mining) (S. SURIYAKUMAR) M.Sc., M.Phil, F.C.C. (Min) PGDBA, DIPC