Annexure-Approved Mining Plan File

Mr. S. Vinod

Karutheril House Kallelibhagam, Karunagapally, Kollam District, Kerala

CONSENT LETTER FROM APPLICANT

The Mining Plan in respect of Granite Building Stone Quarry in Re-Survey No. 340/1/103/2(P), 340/1/103/3(P) and 340/1/104(P) of Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District and Kerala State over an Extent of 0.6010 Hectares, has been prepared by Recognizes Qualified Person

I kindly request you to make further correspondence regarding the modification of the Mining Plan with the said recognized qualified person at his following address.

Dr. P. Thangaraju, Msc., Ph.D., RQP/MAS/206/2007/A Regd. Off. Old No. 260-B, New No.17 Advaitha Ashram Road, Fairlands, Salem – 636 016 Cell: 94433 56539, 94422 78601

I hereby undertake that all the modifications, if any made in the mining plan by the Recognized Qualified Person may be deemed to have been made with my knowledge and consent and shall be acceptable to me and binding on me in all respects.

Place: Signature of Applicant

Date: S.Vinod

Mr. S. Vinod

Karutheril House Kallelibhagam, Karunagapally, Kollam District, Kerala

DECLARATION OF THE APPLICANT

I have understood its contents and agree to implement the same in accordance with Laws, Rules and Act applicable to Quarry.

Place: Signature of Applicant

Date: S. Vinod

Dr. P. Thangaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D., RQP/MAS/206/2007/A Regd. Off. Old No. 260 – B, New No. 17, Advaitha Ashram Road, Fairlands, Salem – 636 016 Cell: 94433 56539, 94422 78601

CERTIFICATE FROM THE RECOGNIZED QUALIFIED PERSON

This is to certify that the Provisions of Rule 12 of Draft Minor Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2010 have been observed in the preparation of Mining Plan for Granite Building Stone Quarry in Re – Survey No. 340/1/103/2(P), 340/1/103/3(P) and 340/1/104(P) of Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District and Kerala State over an Extent of 0.6010 Hectares has been prepared for

Mr. S. Vinod Karutheril House, Kallelibhagam, Karunagappally, Kollam District, Kerala

Whenever specific permissions / exemptions / relaxations and approvals are required, the applicant will approach the concerned authorities for such permissions / exemptions / relaxations and approvals. It is also certified that information furnished in the above Mining Plan are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Place: RQP SIGNATURE

Date: Dr. P. Thangaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D., RQP/MAS/206/2007A

Dr. P. Thangaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D., RQP/MAS/206/2007/A Regd. Off. Old No. 260 – B, New No. 17, Advaitha Ashram Road, Fairlands, Salem – 636 016 Cell: 94433 56539, 94422 78601

CERTIFICATE FROM THE RECOGNIZED QUALIFIED PERSON

Certified that the provisions of Mines Act, Rules and Regulations and Orders made there under have been observed in the preparation of Mining Plan for Granite Building Stone Quarry in Re – Survey No.340/1/103/2(P), 340/1/103/3(P) and 340/1/104/(P) of Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District and Kerala State over an extent of 0.6010 Hectares has been prepared for

Mr. S. Vinod Karutheril House, Kallelibhagam, Karunagappally, Kollam District, Kerala

It is also certified that information furnished in the mining plan are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Place: RQP SIGNATURE

Date: Dr. P. Thangaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D., RQP/MAS/206/2007A

LIST OF CONTENTS

Sl. No. Description Page No.

1. Introduction and Executive Summary 1-2

2. General Information 3-7

3. About The Mining Area 8-20

4. About The Mining Activities 21-32

5. Baseline Environment 33-35

6. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) 36-39

7. About The Post Mine Plans 40-54

8. Progressive Quarry Closure Plan 55-65

9. Social Obligations 66-67

10. Summary & Conclusions 68

11. Any Other Details intend to Furnish By The Applicant 69

LIST OF ANNEXURES

Sl. No. Description Annexure No.

1. Proprietor Declaration I

2. Consent Letter From Land Owners II

3. Copy of Possession Certificate III

4. Copy of Tax Paid Receipt IV

5. Copy of ID Proof V

6. Copy of RQP Certificate VI

7. Baseline Data Report from Accredited Laboratory VII

LIST OF PLATES

Sl. No. Description Scale Plate No. Copy of Land Survey Plan Approved by Village 1 Not to Scale I Officer Copy of Location Sketch Approved by Village 2 Not to Scale II Officer 3 Location Plan Not to Scale III

Topo Sketch of Quarry Lease Applied Area for 10 4 1:1,00,000 IV Km Radius Environmental Plan with covering 500m and 1Km 5 1:10,000 V Radius 6 Key Plan Not to Scale VI 7 Quarry Lease and Surface Plan 1:1000 VII Topography, Geological Plan Plan:1:1000

8 Section: VIII Topography, Geological Sections HOR – 1:1000 VER:1:500

Conceptual Plan & Water Drainage Plan Plan : 1:1000

Section: 9 IX Conceptual & Water Drainage Section HOR – 1:1000 VER:1:500

Post Mine Closure Plan Plan : 1:1000

10 Section: X Post Mine Closure Sections HOR – 1:1000 VER:1:500

MINING PLAN FOR GRANITE BUILDING STONE QUARRY UNIT OF Mr. S.S VINOD OVER AN EXTENT OF 0.6010 HECTARES IN ENADIMANGALAM VILLAGE, ADOOR TALUK, PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT, KERALA

1. INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTION SUMMARY –

Granite Building Stone Quarry Unit of Mr. S. Vinod with Re – Survey No. 340/1/103/2(P), 340/1/103/3(P) & 340/1/104(P) over an area of 0.6010 Hectare is located in Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District and Kerala State, the applicant S. Vinod is the Proprietor.

Stone Aggregate is a key ingredient for the construction of infrastructure projects which is a specialized job involving high degree of safety and statutory compliance besides begin carried out by qualified mining personnel.

The basic objective of the project is to effective utilization of material in the country or region. Granite building Stone is the world’s most commonly used metal in road, railway track construction etc. Being a construction material, the mineral will be used in indigenous market. The excavated mineral will be crushed into required sizes and made ready for use. The mining project will fulfil its end uses in buildings and construction, bridges, paving, monuments and many other exterior projects. The main market for granite building stone is around and in Adoor, Pathanamthitta and nearby towns and will be utilized in construction works of building and roads.

A rapidly advancing economy and rising standards of living have helped increase overseas investment in India, stimulating large amounts of industrialization and infrastructure-related construction activity. However, Indian product demand (relative to construction spending and on a per capita basis) is substantially below regional world averages.

The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas will bring about gains in gross domestic product, i.e. there is though a minor contribution by the project but will add to the gains in G.D.P.(Gross Domestic Product). A total of 20 people will be employed in this mine. It will create employment (though marginally) for local population.

The mining project will provide employment to local people. Applicant will pay royalty for the mineral produced from the mine, direct and indirect taxes will be paid thereby contributing to the regional revenue. The public revenue so generated will further be put for use in infrastructural development and other sectors like health, education and social welfare. The applicant will spend 1% of profit for the development of the area i.e. medical facilities, schools, temples and other social work.

It has been proposed to excavate a maximum of 66,000 Tonnes per annum of Granite Building Stone by open cast semi-mechanized method. The proposed mining area is 0.6010 Hectare; Total minable reserve available is 1, 94,100 Tonnes of Granite Building stone. The expected life of mine will be 3 years. The mineral will be transported through trucks/tippers.

At the conceptual stage, the part excavated area will be used as a water reservoir. Water reservoir will ultimately help in recharging the water table and also help in cultivation and irrigation. The ultimate pit limit will be 60 m RL at conceptual stage. It is also planned to restore most of the mined out area by thick plantation. The plantation in the mine lease area also include gap filling plantation on the safety barrier zone left around the mine lease area.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION – a. Name and Address of Proponent –

Mr. S.Vinod, S/o. Sivanandan, Karutheril House, Kallelibhagam, Karunagappally, Kollam District, Kerala Mobile No: +91 9048345534 E – Mail: [email protected]

(Proprietor Declaration enclosed as Annexure – I)

b. Name and Address of RQP/ Authorized person preparing the Mining Plan –

Dr. P.Thangaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D., REgd. Off. Old No. 260-B, New No. 17, Advaitha Ashram Road, Fairlands, Salem – 636 016 Cell: +91 – 94433 56539, +91 – 94422 7860 Registration No – RQP/MAS/206/2007A

(RQP Certificate enclosed as Annexure – VI)

11 c. Location and Specification –

Name of Quarry M/s. Kairaly Rocks Re-Survey Nos. 340/1/103/2(P),340/1/103/3(P),340/1/104(P) Extent 0.6010 Hectares Village Enadimangalam Taluk Adoor District Pathanamthitta State Kerala Production Capacity A maximum of 66,000 Tonnes per annum Latitude 09o06’33.00’’N 09o06’36.30’’N Longitude 76o49’20.18’’E 76o49’23.95’’E Classification of the area Patta land (Government land / Forest land / (Please refer to the Possession Certificate and tax paid Own land) Receipt enclosed as Annexure No. III & IV) Ownership / Occupancy of the The entire applied area is a Patta Land. applied area (surface right) The applicant has obtained Consent to Operate from the Land Owners (Please refer to the Consent Letters enclosed as Annexure No.II). Nearest State highways (District Nearest State Highways (SH-5) Kayamkulam – Names with Km and Direction from Punalur Road which is about 725 Meters East of the the lease area in Aerial Distance) Proposed area. Nearest National highways ( District Nearest National Highways (NH-744) Kollam - Names with Km and Direction from Madhurai Road which is about 10 Km South of the the lease area in Aerial Distance) proposed area. Nearest Railway Line (District to The Nearest Railway line is at Kura Junction (From District with Distance in Aerial Kollam to Sengottai) which is about 8.20 Km South Distance) of the proposed area.

12 d. Social Infrastructure around the project sites (School, hospital, residences, police station, fire station, ambulance etc. in Aerial Distance) –

Residences Enadimangalam Village 100 Meters West School Kurumpakara UP School 750 Meters South West Govt. High School Enadimangalam 900 Meters East Hospital & Ambulance Government Hospital Pathanapuram 4.30 KM South East Government hospital Kaithaparambu 4.9 KM North West Post office Enadimangalam P.O 5 KM North West Police Station Adoor Police Station 11.5 KM North West Fire Station Adoor Fire Station 12.20 KM North West Railway Station Kura Railway Station 8.20 KM South Airport Trivandrum International Airport 70 KM South

e. Distance from Site to the nearest (Aerial Distance) –

i. Water Bodies Kallada River (3.25 KM South) ii. Religious place like Kunnida Devi temple (1.8 KM North West) Church, Temple, Sasthamkavu Temple (1.8 KM South West) Mosque etc. Paathanapuram Juma Masjid (4.5KM South East St. Stephen’s CSI Church (1.6KM South East) iii. Sensitive ecosystem There is no Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA) or Protected Area (PA) like wildlife sanctuaries, within the 10 KM radius from the proposed area. Nearest Reserves forest, habitation is about 100 Meters West of the proposed area of Biospheres, Human Enadimangalam Village. inhabitation. iv. Any Electrical There is no prohibited area like defence establishment, Electrical Installation / Microwave Installation etc. in the vicinity of the proposed area. stations / defence establishment etc.

13 f. Storage / Safety of explosives –

Explosives shall be procured by License holder and transported to the site at the time of blasting and used in accordance with Explosives rules 2008, MSIHC Rules 1989, Mines Act 1952 and MMR 1961. Necessary permission will be obtained from concerned authorities.

g. Fire and Safety precautions –

All safety measures shall be taken to prevent any accidents. The quarrying activities will be monitored under the supervision of experienced and qualified competent mines Manager. Fire extinguishers of suitable type will be provided at strategic locations within the mining area.

h. First Aid –

First aid kits will be kept in Mines office room, in case of any eventualities happens, the victim will be given first aid immediately at the site and injured person will be taken to the nearby hospital. Hospitals available nearby are Government Hospital Pathanapuram (4.30 KM South East), Government Hospital Kaithaparambu (4.9 KM North West), the competent and statutory foreman / permit mines manager will be in charge of first aid.

i. Number of labourers to be employed at a time and their safety –

About 20 persons will be employed in the mine.

Sl. No. Name of Post Nos. 1 Mines Foreman / permit Manager 1 2 Mining Mate 1 3 Blasting Helper 1 4 Driller 5 5 Supervisor 2 6 Tipper Driver 2 7 Excavator Operator 2 8 Mess (Cook + Helper) 2 9 Unskilled Labour (Security, Gardening, Spotter, etc.,) 2 10 Office Clerk 2 Total 20

Pre-employment and periodic training will be given to the employees for the safe and systematic quarrying operation. All the labours engaged for quarrying operation will be provided with necessary personal protective equipments and will be insured during the quarry lease period.

j. Access road and width of the plot –

Access road is available up to the mine site. The road will be further strengthened to facilitate the stone transport traffic.

3. ABOUT THE MINING AREA –

a. Total Reserve

Geological Resources

Availability of Resources is given below –

GEOLOGICAL RESOURCES Length Width Depth Volume Specific In Metric Section Bench in (m) in (m) in (m) in M3 Gravity Tonnes i 92 7 5 3220 2.50 8050

ii 107 25 5 13375 2.50 33438

iii 107 44 5 23540 2.50 58850

iv 107 63 5 33705 2.50 84263

XY-AB v 107 81 5 43335 2.50 108338

vi 107 87 5 46545 2.50 116363

vii 107 87 5 46545 2.50 116363

viii 107 87 5 46545 2.50 116363

TOTAL 642025

Total geological Resources of Building stone available Proposed area: 6, 42,025 Metric Tonnes

Mineable Reserves –

MINABLE RESERVES Section Bench Length Width Depth Volume Specific In Metric in (m) in (m) in (m) in M3 Gravity Tonnes i 60 7 5 2100 2.50 5250

ii 60 19 5 5700 2.50 14250

iii 92 32 5 14720 2.50 36800

iv 95 45 5 21375 2.50 53438 XY-AB v 76 55 5 20900 2.50 52250

vi 33 48 5 7920 2.50 19800

vii 22 36 5 3960 2.50 9900

viii 10 19 5 950 2.50 2375

TOTAL 194063

Available Mineable Reserves of Granite Building Stone: 1,94,063 Metric Tonnes

The Maximum proposed production is around 66,000 Metric Tonnes per annum

Life of the mine is around 3 Years

Year Wise Development and Production

YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION 1st Year

Section Bench Length Width Depth Volume Specific In Metric in (m) in (m) in (m) in M3 Gravity Tonnes

i 60 7 5 2100 2.50 5250 ii 60 19 5 5700 2.50 14250 XY-AB iii 92 32 5 14720 2.50 36800 iv 15 45 5 3375 2.50 8438 TOTAL 64738 2nd Year

Section Bench Length Width Depth Volume Specific In Metric in (m) in (m) in (m) in M3 Gravity Tonnes

iv 80 45 5 18000 2.50 45000 XY-AB v 30 55 5 8250 2.50 20625 TOTAL 65625 3rdYear

Section Bench Length Width Depth Volume Specific In Metric in (m) in (m) in (m) in M3 Gravity Tonnes

v 46 55 5 12650 2.50 31625

vi 33 48 5 7920 2.50 19800 XY-AB vii 22 36 5 3960 2.50 9900 viii 10 19 5 950 2.50 2375 TOTAL 63700

Proposed production capacity of Building stone is about a maximum of 66,000 Metric Tonnes per annum.

b. Contour Map –

The surface plan of applied mining area with 2m contour interval is enclosed as Plate No. VII c. Sectional map showing overburdens (average) –

The Geological plan and section of the applied mining area is given in Plate No. VIII

d. Vicinity Map –

19 e. Google Imagery of Project Site –

20 f. Geology of the area ( Secondary data) –

Topography –

Proposed land is covered with native trees, shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers, bushes etc. The topography of the lease area is hilly. The highest elevation of the lease area is 100 m RL and lowest is 70m RL. As the proposed area is hill slope, the drainage of the lease area is towards South. No habitation is located in the lease area.

Regional Geology –

Pathanamthitta is a landlocked district, located at 9o16’N 76o47’E, spanning over an area of 2,637 square kilometres. The district is bordered by the districts Kottayam and Idukki in the north, Alappuzha in the west, Kollam in the south. To the east it has border with the Tamil Nadu state.

The district can be divided into three natural geographical regions: the highland, the midland and the lowland. The highland stretches through the Western Ghats, where the hills are tall and covered with thick forests. Western Ghats maintains an average altitude of around 800 m. It descends to the smaller hills of midland in the centre and finally to the lowland. The lowland with its abundance of coconut trees lies along the eastern borders of Alappuzha district.

Geographical Disposition –

The river Pamba rises at an altitude of 1650 m in the Peermade Plateau in the Idukki district of Kerala and after traversing a distance of 176 km joins the Arabian Sea branching into a number of channels. The basin extends over an area of 2235 km2. The entire catchment area lies in Kerala state. The basin is bounded on the east by Western Ghats and on the west by Arabian Sea. Manimala basin forms the northern boundary of the basin while Achankovil basil forms southern boundary.

The river Achankovil rises south of Devarmalai in the Western Ghats in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala at an elevation of 700 m. The Achankovil River after flowing for 128 km joins the Pamba River at Veeyapuram. The basin extends over an area of 1484 km2 and lies entirely in Kerala State. The basin is bounded on the north by Pamba basin and on the south by Kallada and Pallikkal basin. The Western Ghats form eastern boundary of the basin while the Arabian Sea forms the western boundary. The Pamba and the Achankovil basins also can be divided into three natural zones based on elevation, consisting of low land of sea-board, midland and high land. The Punnamedu dam lies in high land region while the Achankovil Kal Ar and Achankovil dams are located in midland regions. The plains/midlands succeed low land in gentle ascents and valleys interspersed with isolated low hills.

(i) Pamba Kal Ar – As per the Geological Survey of India publication No. 30 the most prominent rock formation at the Punnamedu dam site is of Archaean age Charnockites. Their colour varies from bluish to dark. They are granulitic in texture. Charnockites with narrow bands of pyroxene granulities, magnetite, magnetite quartz rock are the most wide spread group of rocks in the area. The bed and banks of the river are of rocky formation. The Geological Survey of India has conducted preliminary geo-technical investigation of Pamb Kal Ar dam site. Fresh Charnockites gneiss with thin weathered layer is exposed in the riverbed with the hill slopes on either banks covered by soil and scree material. The riverbed is exposed with rock in blocky to massive, moderately foliated joints.

(ii) Achankovil Kal Ar – The Achankovil Kal Sr dam site is of Archaean aged Charnockites. Fresh magnetite with granulite / amphilbolite rafts, Charnockites and intrusives of granite and pegmatite are exposed in the riverbed at the dam axis. The rock exposures are confined to the riverbed and the flanks and uphill side slopes are covered with soil and boulders. The preliminary study indicates that the thickness of the overburden is around 10-15 m at the lower levels and upto 25 m at higher levels.

(iii) Achankovil River – Moderately weathered to fresh garnetiferous biotite gneiss is exposed in the bed of Achankovil River on the right bank. Some foliation joints are also notices along east-west direction.

(iv) Interconnecting Tunnel – The inlet of the Pamba Kal Ar – Acchankovil Kal Ar interconnecting tunnel is located on the left bank of Chellikkal Ar, a tributary of Pamba Kal Ar. Moderately weathered to fresh Charnockites are exposed in the riverbed at the site. Foliations in north-east and south-west directions are noticed at the site. The tunnel traverses across the bridge between Pamba and Achankovil basins. Outlet of the tunnel is located on the right flank of Muthuvantodu, tributary of Achankovil Kal Ar. At the outlet point soil and scree material and weathered charnockite exposures are existing nearby. (*Secondary Source: - Geological Survey of India-www.gsi.gov.in)

Local Geology –

The local geology belongs to the regional geology. Main rock type in the study area is charnockite. At places where they are exposed, the charnockite is medium to coarse grained with grey quartz. The topsoil & over burden thickness varies from avg. 0.20m to 0.30m topographically; the area is hilly with slope towards South.

The surface cum geological plan of the lease area is enclosed at Plate – VII

23 g. Hydrology indicating water bodies and ground water conditions (Secondary data) – Pathanamthitta district is underlain by geological formations ranging in age from Archaean to recent. About 96% of the area of the district is underlain by crystalline rocks of Archaean age, which have undergone weathering and lateralization. The Archaean group of rocks comprises charnockites and gneisses along with minor occurrence of pyroxene granulites and are traversed by pegmatite and quartz veins. There are several basic dykes of doleritic and gabbroic composition cutting across the crystalline rocks. The crystalline rocks have undergone several phases of deformation and have suffered intensive fracturing and dislocations. The regional strike of foliation in charnockites and gneisses is generally NW – SE with variations from NNW – SSE to WNW – ESE with steep southerly dips ranging between 60o and 80o .There is one major shear zone – the Achenkovil Shear trending in NW – SE direction along which the Achenkovil River flows. The rest of the area in the north-western parts of the district in underlain by tertiary sediments equivalent to the Cuddalore and Rajahmundry sandstones of east coast with a capping of Recent Alluvium. Lithologically these rocks are composed of carbonaceous clay with lignite, sandstone and grit with alternate lenses and beds of variegated clays. Ground water in Pathanamthitta districet occurs under phreatic condition in the alluvium, laterites and weathered drystallies. It occurs under semi – confined to confined conditions in Tertiary sediments and deep seated fractured aquifers in crystalline rocks. The important aquifer systems in the district are: The weathered, fissured and fractured crystalline formations, semi-consolidated Tertiary formations, laterites and alluvial formations.

Crystalline formation – Weathered mantle, partly weathered and fractures zones in the crystallines form potential phreatic shallow aquifer supporting a large no. of dug wells. Chanockite is the dominant rock type in the district except in the southern part where gneisses occur. The thickness of weathered zone in the district ranges less than 1 to more than 10m.The depth of the wells in crystalline rock areas ranges from 2 to 12 mbgl with general depth to water levels in the range of 1.55 to 9.35 mbgl. The yield of open wells in had rock ranges from 5 to 10 m3/day.

The SIDA assisted Coastal Kerala Groundwater Project of CGWB explored the potentialities of the deep fractured rocks in the district. During the project 9 exploratory bore wells were drilled. Subsequently 43 bore wells were drilled by CGWB in the ensuing Field Season Programs during the years 2001-03, 2008-09 and 2010-11. The yield of these wells widely ranged from 0.5 to 990 lpm with transmissivity ranging from 1.1 to 11.3 m2/day. But barring a few wells, yield of bore well was mstly less than 180 lpm. The only ore well along the NNW-SSE lineament had the highest yield of 990 lmp.Boreholes locted along NW lineament yielded little water. The depth of borehole drilled ranged from 44 to 257.97 mbgl and depth to weathering carried from 2.50 to 16.50 mbgl. The Static Water Level of these wells ranged from 1.1 to 3.84 mbgl.

The Tertiary sediments belonging to Vaikom bed occur below the alluvium at a depth between 13.7 and 85.7 mbgl with a thickness of 72 m as revealed from the only tube well constructed under SIDA Project, CGWB at Pulikeezh. Groundwater occurs under semi – confined to confined conditions. The static water level is 4.50 m bgl with a high discharge of 16.76 lps. The quality of water from the tbe well is brackish.

Laterite Formation – The ground water occurs under phreatic condition and is developed by dug wells used for domestic use. The depth of wells in laterite ranges from 5.0 to 13.50 m bgl and depth to water level caries from 3.40 to 11.40 mbgl during pre-monsoon. The wells in laterites have specific capacity ranging from 1.728 to 15.55 m3/d/dm and yield in the range of 5 to 30 m3/d depending on the size and location of the well.

Unconsolidated Alluvial formation – The alluvial deposits occur along the north – western portion of the district in Pulikeezh block. This is one of the most potential shallow aquifers and is extensively developed by dug wells for domestic needs. The groundwater occurs in phreatic condition in this formation. The thickness of alluvium is about 13.7 m bgl as indicated by the data of borehole at Pulikeezh. The depth of dug wells range from 2 to 5 m bgl. The depth to water level during pre – monsoon period is between 1.40 to 3.35 m bgl. The yield of these wells ranges between 10 to 30 m3/day.

Water Levels –

Ground water level is being monitored through a network of Ground Water Monitoring Wells (GWMW) established since 1969. Water level is measured four times a year in the months of January, April, August and November. As on 31.03.2011 the total number of monitoring wells in the district were 38 which include 30 dug wells and 08 piezometers (bore wells). The data from these monitoring wells are analysed and discussed below. During April 2011, the depth to water levels in monitoring wells in the district ranged from 1.00 to 9.10 mbgl. Shallow water level of less than 2 mbgl is observed in 7% of wells and depth to water level in the range of 2 to 5 mbgl in about 44% of the wells analysed, whereas it was between 5.0 to 10.00 in 48% of wells. The shallowest water level in the district were recorded in Pulikeezh block. Water levels in the range of 2.0 – 5.0 m bgl were observed in this block. Majority of observation wells in Koipuram, Elanthoor,, Kulanada and Konni blocks had water levels in the range of 5- 10.0 m bgl. Water levels in the range of 10.0 to 12.0 m bgl were observed in certain parts of Mallapally block. During post monsoon period (November 2011) the depth to water levels in observation wells in the district ranged from 0.45 to 8.65 mbgl. Shallow water level of less than 2 mbgl is observed in 23% of wells and depth to water level in the range of 2 to 5 mbgl in about 42% of the wells analysed, whereas it was between 5.0 to 10.00 in 35% of wells. No wells had water levels deeper than 10.0 mbgl. The shallowest water levels during the period were observed predominantly in Pandalam, Elanthoor and Pulikeezh blocks. Water levels in depth range 5-10 mbgl were observed predominantly in Konni, Rnni, Parakode and Mallappally blocks. The difference in groundwater levels during November 2011 compared with the water levels during April 2011 indicate the extent of replenishment of shallow aquifers due to the southwest and northeast monsoon rainfall. The analysis indicates that the water levels have risen during post monsoon period in comparison to pre monsoon in major part of the district. Rise in water levels during the period is in the range or 0.0 to 2.0 in about 82% of wells, while the water level between 2.0 to 5.0 m in about 18.00% of the wells.

Mean water level trend –

The mean water level trend from 2002 to 2011 has been analysed from the national hydrograph station water level. It is observed that during the pre-monsoon the deepest water is observed in Kaviyur (12.56 mbgl) and shallow water level observed during the period is at Thatta (1.69 mbgl). The post monsoon period the deepest water level observed at Laha Perumon (8.75 mbgl) and the shallowest water level observed at Thatta (0.87 mbgl). The average water level during the pre-monsoon period 5.20 mbgl and 3.40 mbgl during the post monsoon period.

Long Term water Level Fluctuations –

The long term water level fluctuations in the district have been analysed using the historical water level data of observation wells in the districts.

The trend of groundwater level was computed using Simple Linear Regression for pre – monsoon periods for the last decade (2002-2011). The trend analysis for the pre and post monsoon period indicates that the water levels are showing a rising trend in about 76% and 62% respectively. The trend shows the rise in ground water levels in the district ranges from 0.008 to 0.350 m/yr furing pre monsoon and 0.0003 to 0.35 m/yr during post monsoon period. Declining trends of water levels ranging from 0.001 to 0.291 and 0.0057 to 0.3139 m/yr pre and post monsoon periods have been observed in the district. (* Secondary Source: - Ground Water Information Booklet of Pathanamthitta District, Kerala State) h. 500 m radius map showing the infrastructure –

A 500 m radius map showing all the infrastructures situated around the quarry site, enclosed as Plate No. V.

27 i. Land use pattern –

Description Pre-Operational Post-Operational (Ha.) (Ha.)

Area under Quarrying Nil 0.5710

Infrastructure Nil 0.0100

Roads Nil 0.0200

Unutilized 0.6010 Nil

Grand Total 0.6010 0.6010

j. Baseline date of the environment quality parameters –

Detailed baseline data of the environmental parameters enclosed as Annexure Nos. VII.

k. Biodiversity of the area specifying endemic and endangered species –

Details of the flora and fauna observed in the mining area and study area are given in EMP

4. ABOUT THE MINING ACTIVITIES –

a. Drawings indicating different facilities including Reduced Level (RL) –

The site is hilly terrain, contour map showing RL of different places are shown therein Plate No. VII

b. Details of method of working with phasing of activities, height and width of benches –

As far as the quarrying activity is concerned, observance of the provisions of Regulations 106 (2) (b) of MMR – 1961 is essential. Hence it is proposed to obtain permissions from the Director of Mines Safety for which necessary provision is available with the Regulations 106(2) (b) of MMR – 1961, under Mine Act – 1952.

Open cast Semi-Mechanized Mining with 5.0 meter vertical bench with a bench width is not less than the bench height will be adopted.

Splitting of rock mass of considerable volume from the parent rock mass by jackhammer drilling and blasting, hydraulic excavators are used for loading the Granite building stone into the tippers and then the stone is transported from pithead to the nearby crushers.

Hydraulic excavators are attached with rock breakers for breaking large boulders to avoid secondary blasting.

The primary boulders thus splitted are removed from the pits by excavators and further made to smaller sizes by rock breakers attached in excavators. It is conventional opencast semi mechanised method of mining.

Working Depth –

The mine site is hilly terrain. The Quarrying operation will be proposed upto depth of 60m RL.

Details of machineries –

DRILLING MACHINE –

Sl. No. Type Nos. Dia Hole mm Size Capacity Make Motive Power 1. Jack Hammer 2 27-44 5 Ft Drill Rods Atlas Copco Compressed Air 2. Compressor 1 - - Atlas Copco Diesel

LOADING EQUIPMENT –

Sl. No. Type Nos. Capacity Make Motive Power

3 1. Tata Hitachi 1 1.5 m EX200LC Diesel

3 2. Kobelco 1 0.93m SK210LC Diesel

HAULAGE WITHIN THE MINE & TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT –

Sl. No. Type Nos. Capacity Make Motive Power

1. Tata tippers 2 10 tonne 1613 Diesel

30 c. Details of drilling , blasting & explosives –

Blast Design Terminology and formulas:

B = Drilled burden (m) BH = Bench height (m) C = Explosives column height or charge length (m) D = Hole diameter in millimetres L = Hole length (m) N = Number of holes in a blast PF = Powder factor S = Drilled spacing (m) SD = Sub drill (m) SL = Stemming length (m) T = Blasted tonnes V = Blast volume (m3)

These rules provide a first estimate in the absence of any better data – Number of holes in a blast (N) = V/ [B*S*BH] 3 Blast Volume (V) = B X S X BH X N (in m ) Blasted Tonnes (T) = V x Density of rock in t/m3 (in Tons) Drill hole Length (L) = BH + SD (in m) Sub Drill (SD) = (3 to 15) x D (in m) Charge length (C) > 20 D (in m) Stemming Length (SL) > 20 x D or (0.7 – 1.2) x B Spacing (S) = 15 * Hole Diameter (Hard Rock) 20 * Hole Diameter (Soft Rock) Burden (B) = 1.25 * Spacing Stemming material size = D/10 to D/20 (Angular material with minimum fines) Powder Factor (PF) = Total Explosives in the blast / volume of rock blasted (in kg/m3)

Typical powder factors used –

Rock Type PF (kg/m3) Hard 0.6 - 0.9 Medium 0.4 – 0.5 Soft 0.2 – 0.3

Drilling and blasting parameters are as follows – Hole Length : 1.5 m Diameter of hole : 34 mm Bench Height : 1.5 m Sub drill : None Pattern of hole : Square / V pattern Inclination of holes : 80o from horizon Use of delay detonators : 25 millisecond delays Detonating fuse : “Detonating” Cord Hole pattern : Staggered in two to three rows.

Type of explosives to be used – Small Dia. 25 mm Emulsion explosives are proposed to be used for shattering and heaving effect for removal and winning of Building stone. No deep hole drilling is proposed. Controlled blasting measures will be adopted for minimizing ground vibration and fly rock. Shallow depths jackhammer drilling & blasting is proposed to be carried out with minimum use of explosive mainly to give shattering effect in Building stone for easy excavation and to control fly rock. Spacing (S) = 15 * Hole Diameter (D) (Hard Rock Type) = 15 * .034 = 0.50 m

Burden (B) = 1.25 * Spacing = 1.25 * 0.51 = 0.65 m

Bench Height (BH) = 1.5 m (Equals Hole Length)

No of Holes (N) = [V/ (B*S*BH)] = [90 / (0.65*0.50*1.5)] = 180 Holes

Blast Volume (V) = [B*S*BH*N] = [0.65*0.50*1.5*180] = 90 m3

Powder Factor (PF) = 0.6 kg/m3 (assumed)

Total explosives required = Volume of rock blasted * Powder Factor = 54 Kg – Emulsion explosives

Charge / hole = 0.30 Kg

Blasted at day time = 1 – 2 p.m (whenever required)

Blasting will be carried out by competent qualified blaster under the supervision of qualified statutory mines manager. Sufficient warning will be given to the public by Siren and red flags will be given to sentry posted on the all sides of quarry boundaries and will be re-allowed to the mines after inspection of mines manager and blaster.

Ground Vibration –

When an explosive is denoted in a blast hole, a pressure wave is generated in the surrounding rock. As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by displacing particles. The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the blast vibration.

Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula –

V = K [R/Q0.5]-B

Where V = peak particle velocity (mm/s) K = site and rock factor constant Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg) B = constant related to the rock and site (usually 1.6) R = distance from charge (m)

Typical K factors –

Free face – hard or highly structured rock 500 Free face average rock 1140 Heavily confined 5000

Permissible Peak Particle Velocity (PPV) at the foundation level of structures in mining areas in mm/sec Type of Structure Dominant Excitation Frequency <8 Hz 8-25 Hz >25 Hz A] Buildings / structures not belonging to the owner Domestic houses/ structures (Kuccha brick and cement) 5 10 15 Industrial Building (RCC) and framed structures 10 20 25 Objects of historical importance and sensitive structures 2 5 10 B] Buildings belonging to owner with limited span of life Domestic houses / structures (Kuchha Brick and cement) 10 15 25 Industrial building (RCC & framed structures) 15 25 50 Sources: DGMS Circular No. 7 dated 29/8/1997 Dominant excitation frequency in blasting in mining is generally observed to be more than 8 Hz. The Peak Particle Velocity calculated for the proposed project with nearest house at 100 meters is – V = 500[100/ (54)0.5]-1.6 V = 7.6 mm/s Thus, there will not be any significant impact of ground vibration due to blasting in mine on the nearby residential houses.

Guidance on the Safe use of Explosives –

The management’s key responsibility regarding the use of explosives, as in relation to other risks, is to ensure that the work is properly managed, planned , co-ordinate and supervised. This is the case whether blasting operations are undertaken by an appointed competent person or by a specialist- blasting contractor.

One person, called in this guidance the explosives supervisor, shall to be placed in overall, day-to-day, charge of work with explosives at a quarry. Exactly who is appointed, as an explosives supervisor will vary. It may, for example, be the quarry manager, another manager of supervisor, a blasting contractor, one of the contractor’s employees or an outside consultant.

The explosives supervisor should have sufficient practical ad theoretical knowledge and experience for the work, which is to be undertaken. A blasting specification should be prepared for each blast; it shall be tailored for each blast, in view of the conditions on the site.

The specification shall be designed to –  Ensure that the risk of fly rock being projected outside the declared danger zone is as low as possible, and should state any special precautions required to achieve this.  Minimize the risk of misfires  Enable the location of any misfires shots to be determined accurately; and  Ensure that faces are left in safe condition after the blast.

Storage and safety measures to be taken while blasting –  The blasting will be taken up at appointed timing only with sufficient caution to the public, sentries will be posted in haul roads to regulate and restrict the public during blasting hours.  The applicant will engage an authorised explosive agency to carry out the small amount of blasting and it will be supervised by competent and statutory foreman/ Permit Mines Manager.  Steel mesh fencing will be established around the mining area to arrest fly rocks due to blasting, if any.

 Care will be taken to evacuate the mine area completely at the time of blasting operations. The blasting team will be equipped with all safety equipment for safe blasting. d. Transportation of material with route –

Stone transported will be carried out in trucks covered with tarpaulin. Speed limit will be restricted to 40 km per hour. Sentries with flags and whistle will be posted in village junction and populated area to control and regulate traffic. Route map showing the details of roads for transportation is enclosed as Plate No. VI e. Details of overburden (OB) removal and stacking –

The top soil and overburden thickness varies from avg. 0.20m to 0.30m.

The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre- determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump from 3 to 4 meters in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by constructing a retaining wall at the foot wall side and by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage.

The over burden excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre- determined place and subsequently will be utilized for laying internal haul road and will form base in reclamation / plantation. f. Plan for managing storm water –

Garland drains will be provided around the mining boundary to arrest silt wash off during rains. The storm water drain will be connected with a settling tank. Gully checks / check bunds and retention walls will be constructed at strategic locations to arrest silt wash off. The seasonal water courses will be protected by a khathali plantation to reduce the soil erosion.

Water accumulated in mine pit and settling tank will be used for dust suppression and plantation and excess water, if any, will be discharges outside only after ensuring proper settling. g. Plan for power supply, water supply –

There is no electricity required for mining. However, power supply for office will be obtained from the Kerala State Electricity Board & standby DG set. All machineries will be powered by diesel engine. Drinking water will be procured from approved water vendors from nearby villages. h. Plan for labour and safety in the mining area. –

The risks of accidents are envisaged in quarry operations, failure of quarry pit slopes, excavators, tipper movement etc. However, all safety measures shall be taken to prevent any accidents. The quarrying activities will be monitored under the supervision of qualified competent mines foreman. First Aid kit facilities will be kept available in the mines office room after the grant of environmental clearance. All types of safety / protective equipment’s such as Safety Helmets, Goggles, Ear muffs, Gloves, Reflector jackets, Safety shoes and all safety devices will be provided to all labourers working in quarry. i. Plan for managing dust, noise, silt and other pollutants –

Air  Dust suppression by spraying of water on haulage roads at Environment regular frequencies.  Provision of dust mast to workers at highly dust prone and affected areas.  Provision of green belt development for arresting dust.  The vehicles employed shall be checked periodically for exhaust emissions.  Greenbelt development along the haul roads, and along the boundaries of the applied mining area.

Noise  The major generating source from the proposed activity is due Environment to mine machinery and vehicular movement.  Vehicle speed will be maintained a 20 KMPH within the mining area.  Provision of ear muffs to workers exposed to high noise activities like drilling, rock breaker operator, etc.  Proper training to personnel to create awareness about adverse noise level effects.  Planned noise monitoring at suitable locations in the proposed area and outside locations for proper effective remedial actions.  The greenbelt, which is being provided, will act as noise attenuator. Land The mining activities in applied area will alter the land use pattern in Environment the lease area. In order to minimize the adverse effects, the following control measures will be implemented:  Constructions of garland drains and check dams all around at the foot of the hill to prevent soil erosion due to surface runoff during rainfall and also to collect the storm water for various use within the mine lease area.  Construction of retention walls around toe of lower boundary of the mining area to arrest boulder roll down and silt wash off.  Green belt development along the boundary within safety zone and reclaimed mined out area.  Part of the mined out pit will be backfilled with the soil generated during mining. Part of the remaining void / un- reclaimed area at the lower elevation of the pit area will be used as water storage cum ground water recharge pit.  Thick plantation will be carried out on backfilled area, top benches of mined out pits, on safety barrier, etc.  At conceptual stage, the land use of mining area will change into area covered with plantation and water reservoir.

Soil The top soil & over burden thickness varies from avg. 0.20 m to Environment 0.30 m. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation.

Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump from 3 to 4 meters in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by constructing a retaining wall at the foot wall side and by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage.

The over burden excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized for laying internal haul road and will form base in reclamation/plantation. Domestic waste water will be discharged in Septic Tank followed by soak pit. No process effluent will be generated during quarry operation.

Water Following control measures will be adopted for controlling water Environment pollution :-  Construction of garland drains to divert surface run-off from virgin area away from mining area.  Construction of check dams/ gully plugs at strategic places to arrest silt wash off from broken up area.  Collection of surface run-off from broken up area in mine pits for settling and only properly settled excess water from mine pit will be discharges to nearby users. The storm water / mine water will be used for dust suppression, greenbelt development, etc.  Periodic analysis of mine pit water and ground water quality in nearby villages.  Domestic sewage from site office & urinals/latrines provided in ML is discharges in septic tank followed by soak pits.

5. BASELINE ENVIRONMENT –

The baseline environment quality to represent the background/existing environmental scenario of various environmental components such as air, noise, land, ecological and socio-economic status of the study area. Field monitoring studies was carried out by M/s Envirodesigns Eco Labs, Kochi, the consultant and having its MOEF/NABL accredited laboratory, to evaluate the base line status of the project site in compliance with state SEIAA guidelines.

Air Environment

The prime objective of the baseline air monitoring was to evaluate the proposed air quality of the area. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality during the operations of the proposed mine.

Field monitoring studies for 24 hourly frequencies was carried out at two locations i.e. in applied mining area and Enadimangalam village to evaluate the base line status of the project site in compliance with state SEIAA guidelines.

Results & Conclusions –

The results obtained are given in Annexure – VII. It is observed that the ambient air monitoring results obtained are well within the prescribed standards (NAAQS) with respect to PM10, PM2.5, NOX and SO2.

Water Environment

The purpose of this study is to:-

 Assess the existing ground water quality characteristics for critical parameters;  Predict the likely impacts on water quality due to the project and related activities.

One groundwater sample was collected from thee Enadimangalam village. The samples were collected by grab sampling technique. The samples were analysed as per the procedures specified in ‘Standard Methods for the Examination of Water & Wastewater’ published by American Public Health Association (APHA).

Results & Conclusions:-

The results obtained for the collected samples are given in Annexure VII. It is seen from the above results that the water quality with respect to ground water were found to be well within the prescribed drinking water standards(IS 10500:2012)

Soil Environment:-

To assess the existing quality of the soil in the area, one soil sample was collected from Enadimangalam village and was analysed in the laboratory for physico-chemical and nutrition parameters. The analysis results are given in Annexure VII.

Noise Environment:-

The main objective of noise monitoring in the study is to establish the baseline noise levels and assess the impact of the total noise expected to be generated during the project operations in the project site. Integrated sound level meter was used for the collection of data related to noise at an hourly interval. Noise level data were collected from two locations, one from applied mining area and another from Enadimangalam village on hourly basis. Noise level for 24 hours (day & night) was recorded for one day.

Result and Conclusion:- It is seen from the obtained results that the Noise Level are well within the prescribed CPCB standards is enclosed as Annexure VII.

Biological Environment

Biological environment of any area constitute all living beings of that area, it is an integral part of the environment. Hence, any change in the surrounding environment could cause loss of species or decrease in biodiversity of the area. Therefore, the present study is conducted to assess the impact of the proposed Building Stone Quarry Project on biological environment. Applied mining area 0.6010 Hectare (Non-forest Private Land) considered as core zone and area within 5 km radius from mine boundary is considered as study area. Impacts of the proposed mining activities are assessed and accordingly, mitigation measures are evolved to sustain the biological diversity. In general biological environment is represented by flora and fauna. Flora constitutes the trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers & grasses and fauna constitutes the mammals, birds, reptiles, arthropods, amphibians, etc.

Objective –

The major objective of the study were – 1. To document the diversity of the local flora within core & buffer zone. 2. To enlist the major agricultural crops, plantations and cultivated species. 3. To document the major fauna both invertebrate and vertebrate occurring in the selected 5 km study area.

Survey Results –

There is no endangered, endemic or scheduled flora species existing at proposed mine area. There is no schedule I species of animals observed within study area as per Wildlife Protection Act 1972 as well as no species is in vulnerable, endangered or threatened category as per IUCN.

6. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

Following environmental measures are proposed for the mining project to mitigate the impact during the mining operation.

Potential impact Mitigation Measures LAND ENVIRONMENT Land Use Change The mining activities in applied area will alter the land use pattern in the lease area. In order to minimize the adverse effects, the following control measures will be implemented:  Constructions of garland drains and check dams all around at the foot of the hill to prevent soil erosion due to surface runoff during rainfall and also to collect the storm water for various use within the mine lease area.  Construction of retention walls around toe of lower boundary of the mining area to arrest boulder roll down and silt wash off.  Green belt development along the boundary within safety zone and reclaimed mined out area.  Part of the mined out pit will be backfilled with the soil generated during mining. Part of the remaining void / un-reclaimed area at the lower elevation of the pit area will be used as water storage cum ground water recharge pit.  Thick plantation will be carried out on backfilled area, top benches of mined out pits, on safety barrier, etc.  At conceptual stage, the land use of mining area will change into area covered with plantation and water reservoir.

SOIL ENVIRONMENT Soil Erosion The top soil & over burden thickness varies from avg. 0.20 m to 0.30 m. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump from 3 to 4 meters in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by constructing a retaining wall at the foot wall side and by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage. The over burden excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized for laying internal haul road and will form base in reclamation/plantation. Domestic waste water will be discharged in Septic Tank followed by soak pit. No process effluent will be generated during quarry operation.

WATER ENVIRONMENT Domestic waste Following control measures will be adopted for controlling water discharge, water pollution :- siltation due to  Construction of garland drains to divert surface run-off storm water run-off from virgin area away from mining area.  Construction of check dams/ gully plugs at strategic places to arrest silt wash off from broken up area.  Collection of surface run-off from broken up area in mine pits for settling and only properly settled excess water from mine pit will be discharges to nearby users. The storm water / mine water will be used for dust suppression, greenbelt development, etc.  Periodic analysis of mine pit water and ground water quality in nearby villages.

 Domestic sewage from site office & urinals/latrines provided in ML is discharges in septic tank followed by soak pits. AIR ENVIRONMENT Increase in dust Following air pollution control measures will be adopted in the level and gases mine to control dust and gaseous emissions – concentration in  Practice of wet drilling / provision of dust arrestors in ambient air. drills to control dust generation during drilling.  Proper blast design and avoiding overcharging of blast holes.  Controlled blasting techniques will be adopted.  Laying of haul road as per the standards.  Periodic water sprinkling on haul road.  Provision of dust mask to workers working at highly dust prone and affected areas.  Provision of green belt all along the periphery of the applied area.  Prohibiting overloading and over-speeding of mineral transportation vehicles.  Transport of mineral in trucks covered with tarpaulin  Periodic maintenance of mine machinery and transportation vehicles.  Periodical monitoring of ambient air quality in and around the mine area.

NOISE ENVIRONMENT Increase in ambient The major noise generating source from the mining activity is noise levels may working machinery, drilling, blasting, loading, unloading and cause temporary or plying of vehicles. The following control measures will be permanent damage undertaken to bring down the noise level within the permissible to hearing of limit:- workers,  Development of thick green belt around mining area. annoyance and  Periodic maintenance of machinery, equipments. irritation to the  Provision of earplugs to workers exposed to high noise residents in the areas. nearby villages.  Conducting periodical medical check-up of all workers for any noise related health problems.  Proper training to personnel to create awareness about adverse noise level effects.  Periodic noise monitoring at suitable locations in the mining area and nearby habitations to assess efficacy of adopted control measures. BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT Existing trees  Development of gap filling plantation in the safety barrier will be cut during left around the mine area. mining operation.  Removal of existing vegetation, only when the area is Dust deposition immediately required for mining. on vegetation  Carrying out thick plantation with local flora species on around periphery of the inactive minded out upper benches. ML area may  Development of dense poly-culture plantation using local retard the flora species in the mining area at conceptual stage. photosynthesis  Adoption of suitable air pollution control measures as activities of plants. suggested above. Silt deposition  Covered transportation of mineral outside the mining area. in surface water  Construction of garland drains and settling tank to arrest bodies. silt wash off from ML area.  Construction of retention walls around lower boundary of mining area to arrest silt wash off and roll down boulders.

SOCIO – ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT Employment The following measures will be taken up to improve the socio- Generation economic conditions on the area:-  Preference will be given to local people for employment in the mine based upon their eligibility.  Secondary employment opportunity for local people in mineral transport, service sector, garages, shop/canteen, etc.  Medical facilities to the workers employed at site.  Development of drinking water facilities, public utilities, financial assistance to needy students, etc.  As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility, amount Rs. 2.00 lakh will be spent / annum in consultation with the local Panchayaths / Village authority.

7. ABOUT THE POST MINE PLANTS –

Green Belt Development –

As per year wise afforestation programme, green belt plantation is proposed to be done in the applied area in 7.5 m wide safety barrier zone left round the mining area boundary. The main aim of the green belt development is to arrest dust and noise generated from the mine and also to form a visual barrier.

Plantation will also be carried out on the mined out benches on the hill slopes to bring the area to its near original form. Appropriate plant species of different life forms will be grown to re-establish the vegetation cover and thereby provide habitat for the faunal species. The list of plant species suggested includes the following criteria:-  Tree species which are well adapted to local environment setting, tall, bearing larger canopy cover and leaf area.  Tree species of different size classes (small, medium and larger) were suggested to maintain the different canopy levels at vertical profile.  Fruit bearing trees in the selection list would help to attract birds and small animals to the area.  Wild flora species are suggested to provide habitat for faunal species & improve the faunal species diversity.

Eco-restoration / Bio-Reclamation –

Ecological Management Plan –

Out of the mined out area, lower benches of the mined out pit will be converted into water reservoir and thick plantation will be developed on top benches of the mined out area. Plantation will also be carried out on backfilled area and safety zone area. The water reservoir developed in the mined out area will improve the water availability on the hill top and will also help in recharging the ground water table in the area. The plantation developed on the top benches and on surrounding area will improve ecological status of the area. The water reservoir and plantation will together improve the aesthetic view of the mining area.

Initially in the first six month, it is recommended to developed grasses and herbs by hydro seeding method. This method is suited for difficult terrain. This is a single step process and involves spraying slurry of seed, fertilizer, fertile top soil, cow dung and water. A layer 0.5 to 2mm thick is sprayed. Very effective in stony and nutrient poor shallow voids filled with over burden waste materials.

The plantation programme as per the time schedule suggested below:-

 First Six months - Herbs & grass  Next Six months - Shrubs  Next Six months onwards - Trees

Fencing –

Wire mesh fencing will be provided all around the mine lease boundary except for the entrance road to avoid inadvertent entry of the unsuspecting persons / animals in the mine lease area and falling in the mine pits. The fencing will also protect the plantation from damage from foraging animals and from local people cutting trees for firewood.

MINE CLOSURE PLAN –

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

a. Re – vegetation –

It is planned to restore most of the mined out area by thick plantation. The plantation in the mine area also includes gap filling plantation on the safety barrier zone left around the mine area. Gap filling plantation has been carried out in the safety barrier zone left around the mine area from the beginning of the mining operations. Additional plantation will be carried out in the inactive mining area. Grass and bushes will be planted in area prone to erosion especially at the foot of the hills. Other areas will be spread with organic manures and planted with local species.

The characterises of this vegetation will resemble that of the natural environment except the early growth, which may be protective cover crop of non-seeding annuals. Before re-vegetation, the land will be properly prepared by spreading the top soil, which is rich in organic contents along with mulches and organic manure. Vegetation will be self – sufficient after planting and require no fertilizers or maintenance.

b. Support & Transport Infrastructures –

The mining site and access road will be kept in a sufficient good condition to allow access for monitoring till such time any other authorities wish to maintain and legally accept responsibility for the access roads.

c. Surface Equipment and Heavy Machinery –

Open cast semi-mechanised method will be used and after completion of the mining, the equipments will be taken out of the premises for their gainful utilization elsewhere.

51 d. Hazardous substances –

The hazardous materials and explosives will be totally evacuated from the mine site and the site will cleared of any such materials and substances. e. Water Resource Management –

Surface run-off from the mining area will be collected and stored in the mine pits and the water will be used for various purposes within the lease area. The mining activities will result in alteration of the surface run-off pattern in the lease area only and there will be no impact on the drainage pattern outside the mine lease area. The quality of the discharge run-off water will be maintained in compliance with the applicable state / national standards. f. Safety & Security –

Safety measures will be implemented to prevent access to excavation area by unauthorised persons as per Mine Act 1952, MMR 1961.  Safety measures will be implemented as per Mine Act 1952, MMR 1961, and Mines Rules 1955.  Provisions of MMR 1961 shall be followed strictly and all roads shall be wider than the height of the bench or equal to the height of the bench and have a gradient of not more than 1 in 16.  The bench height will be 5.0 m.  Width of working bench will be kept around 10.0 m for ease of operations and provide sufficient room for the movements of the equipments.  Protective equipment like dust masks, ear plugs/muffs and other equipments shall be provided for use by the work persons.  Notices giving warning to prevent inadvertent entry of persons shall be displayed at all conspicuous places and in particular near mine entries.  Danger signs shall be displayed near the excavations.  Security guards will be posted.  In the event of temporary closer, approaches will be fenced off ad notice displayed.

g. Monitoring –

The monitoring of the mine closure plan is an essential requirement for review of the efficacy of the mine closure and to take corrective actions. The monitoring consists of measuring the air quality, water quality, preservation of landscapes, aesthetic and other land use values.

RISK ASSESSMENT –

Fall of Sides

 No disaster like land slide, flood, inundation or fire is anticipated in this case.  Unmanageable heights will not be created.  Loose rocks will be properly dressed.  Nature and structure of the rock are properly studied for their slips.’  The working faces will slope at <80o.  The hanging wall, footwall and mineralized zone are competent to stand safely for long time.

Storage and Use of Explosives

 Proper and safe storage of daily requirement of explosives in approved and Licensed mobile Magazine van.  Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives by competent blasters having Blaster’s Certificate of competency issued by DGMS.  Proper security system to prevent theft / pilferage, unauthorized entry into Magazine area and checking authorised persons to prevent carrying of match box, lights, mobile phones, cigarette or Beedi etc.  The explosives of class 2 will be used in their original cartridge packing and such cartridge shall not be cut to remove explosive for making cartridge of different size.  Detonators will be conveyed in special containers. These will not be carried with other explosives.  The holes which have been charged with explosives will not be left unattended till blasting is completed.

 Before starting charging, clear audible warning signals by Sirens will be given so that people nearby can take shelter.  Blasting operations will be carried out in day times only.

Storage of Oil & Fuel

 No major storage of oil & fuel is envisaged.  Due care will be taken to avoid oil spillage.  Storage will not be allowed beyond necessity.  Fuel oil and lubricants will be stored only in approved containers in separate store rooms. Math box, lighters, mobile phone, dry wood, plastic paper sheets and smoking will not be allowed near the storage area.

Water inrush

 Due care will be taken to provide garland drains all around the foo of the hill to collect run off and also to avoid soil erosion.  There is no danger of flood or inundation as the proposed working is above the normal ground level. There is no major river in the vicinity of the project.

Falling / Slipping in pits

 The mine pits will be properly fenced to avoid inadvertent entry of unsuspecting person / animals into the mining area.  Warning signals will be posted on the approach road to the mine.  Proper housekeeping will be maintained in the mine to avoid falling / slipping of persons.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

In order to handle disaster / emergency situations, an organizational cart entrusting responsibility to various project personnel will be prepared with their specific roles during emergency. The possible composition of the management team shall be of Mines Manager and Mine Mate.

Infrastructure

Following infrastructure and operational system will be provided to meet any emergencies.

Emergency Control Room

This will be situated in an area away from the place of fire and will be provided with the following facilities:-

 Master plan of the mines  First aid boxes  Telephone line with STD facility.  Loud hailers  Emergency lighting system  Stretchers.  Transport facility  Mine office will function as control base.

Assembly Points Assembly points are to be set up farthest from the location of likely hazardous events, where pre-designated persons from the works, contractors and visitors would assemble in case of emergency. Up-to-date list of pre-designated employees of various departments must be available at these points so that roll call could be taken. Pre-designated persons would take charge of these points and mark presence as the people come into it.

Communication System

Considering the small area of the mine, communication will be carried out over walky –talky or mobile phones. Warning alarms/sirens will also be provided to announce emergency situations.

Warning System and Control

The Control Centres will be located at an area of minimum risk or vulnerability in the premises concerned, taking into account the wind direction, areas which might be affected by fire/explosion, toxic releases etc. For promptness and efficiency, the premises/storage sites may be divided into number of zones, which should be clearly marked on the site plan.

Emergency Services

This includes the fire-fighting system, first aid centre, hospital etc. Alternate sources of power supply for operating fire pumps, communication with local bodies, fire brigade etc. will also be clearly identified. Adequate number of external and internal telephone connections will be provided.

Fire Protection System

The fire protection system for the proposed mine will consist of Portable hand appliance of suitable types / capacities for extinguishing small fires in selected areas of the mine/storage areas. Suitable fire extinguishers will also be provided in the cabins of the mine machinery operating in the mine.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

The main areas of concern for ensuring adequate occupational health and safety are:-

 All working places will have safe means of access, safe working platform and exit. Persons working in hazardous dust prone area will be provided with dust mask.  Personal protective equipments like dust masks, ear plugs/muff, helmet, safety shoes, safety goggles etc. will be provided to the workers.  Proper unit design and engineering controls in order to protect workers, including by control of process and fugitive emissions.  Adequate arrangement of treated drinking water, rest shelter etc. will be done  Education & training will be provided to the workforce about facilities, protective equipment, risk associated, potential health effects etc.  Display board will be provided showing the hazards associated and recommended precautionary measures.

Medical Surveillance

Following are the proposed Medical Surveillance will be conducted for all employees:-

 Pre – employment medical check – up.  Pulmonary Function Test  Complete Physical Examination  Blood Test  Urine Test  Chest X-Ray  Once in six months medical check-up of each employee.  Form 27A Fitness Certificate will be obtained every year from certified surgeon.  Form 17 Health Register of each employee will be obtained every year from certified surgeon.  Individual medical record will be maintained.

Occupational Health The problem of occupational health, in the operation and maintenance phase is primarily due to dust and noise which could affect the workers from respiratory and hearing problems. The necessary personal protective equipments will be given to all workers. First aid facilities will be kept readily available during the mine working period and a vehicle will be kept ready to mobilize emergency cases to nearby hospital. All working personnel will be medically examined at least once in every year and at the end of his term of employment. This is in addition to the pre- employment medical examination.

Safety Plan Safety of both men and materials during operation phases is of concern. Safety plan will be prepared and implemented in the proposed site. The preparedness of an industry for the occurrence of possible disasters is known as emergency plan. The disaster is possible due to collapse of rock structure and fire / explosion etc. Keeping in view the safety requirement during construction, operation and maintenance phases a safety policy will be formulated.

Safety Training Safety training will be provided to all the mine employees at the nearby Authorised Vocational Training Canter. In addition to regular employees, limited labours will also be provided safety training. To create safety awareness, leaflets will be distributed.

Health & Safety Monitoring Plan The health of all employees will be monitored once in a year for early detection of any ailment due to exposure of dust, heat and noise.

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

The proposed environmental monitoring programme in project operation stage is given below; besides to this monitoring, the compliances to all environmental clearance conditions and consents from KSPCH / MoEF will be monitored and reported periodically.

PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME Sl. Environmental Actions to be Parameters for Frequency Location No. Aspect followed Monitoring of Monitoring

1 Air Emissions Ambient air PM10,PM2.5, Once in 3 One location at

quality at the SO2 ,NOX months the project site boundary of & one location mine and at the at near habitations. Enadimangalam village

Exhaust from Vehicle logs to Quarterly - vehicles to be be maintained minimized by use of fuel efficient vehicles and well maintained vehicles having PUC certificate Prohibition of Vehicle logs Daily Main gate overloading and records adoption of covered transportation of mineral

Sl. Environmental Actions to be Parameters for Frequency Location No. Aspect followed Monitoring of Monitoring

2 Noise Noise generated from Spot Noise Once in a One location at various mining Level recording; quarter the project site

operation like Leq(day) (Noise level & one location drilling/blasting/vehi in dB(A) at Leq(dn) cular movement to be for day and Enadimangalam optimized and night time) village. monitored

Generation of Maintain Periodic Mine workings vehicular noise records of during vehicles operation phase

3 Wastewater No untreated No discharge in Periodic Garland drains, Discharge discharge to be made vicinity of during settling ponds. to surface water, watercourses operation groundwater or soil phase

4 Drainage and Ensure drainage Visual Periodic Surface run-off effluent system and specific inspection of during from ML area Management design measures are drainage and operation during rains. working effectively. records thereof phase Design to incorporate proposed drainage pattern and avoid disturbing the same

Sl. Environmental Actions to be Parameters for Frequency Location No. Aspect followed Monitoring of Monitoring

5 Water quality Monitoring of used Comprehensive Once in a One location at and Water water quality and monitoring as quarter the project site Levels groundwater quality per IS 10500 and one and levels Depth of ground location at water table Enadimangalam village.

6 Energy Usage Energy usage for air- Energy audit Annual - conditioning and report audits and other activities to be periodic minimized. Conduct checks annual energy audit during for the building operational phase

7 Emergency Fire protection and Mock drill Periodic Portable preparedness, safety measures to records, on site during magazine, mine such as fire take care of fire and emergency plan, operation machinery fighting explosion hazards, to evacuation plan phase be assessed ad steps taken for their prevention

8 Maintenance of Vegetation, No. of plants, Periodic Plantation area flora and fauna greenbelt/green cover species, survival during in mine development rate operation phase

Sl. Environmental Actions to be Parameters for Frequency Location No. Aspect followed Monitoring of Monitoring

9 Waste Implement waste Records of solid Periodic Mine area Management management plan and waste during the procedure for generation, operation collection, handling treatment and phase & disposal of each disposal waste generated in the mine

10 Soil Quality Conservation of top Soil fertility, Periodical Plantation area, soil excavated soil monitoring top soil dump contamination

11 Health and Employees and All relevant Regular Mine workings Safety contractual labour parameters check ups health check ups including HIV

Environmental Management Cell

An Environmental Management Cell (EMC) will be established under the control of mines manager. A qualified person will be appointed by the Project Proponent for looking after the environmental monitoring and compliance with the conditions stipulated in the Environmental clearance for the proposed mine. The environmental monitoring will be carried out by external agency approved by MoEF/KSPCB and NABL for conducting the monitoring. The hierarchy of EMC is shown below:

Mines Manager

Environmental External Laboratory Scientist / Chemist Approved By MoEF/KSPCB

Assistant (1) Gardener (1) Water Sprinkler Operator (1)

The responsibility of EMC will be as follows:

1. Implementation of pollution control measures as suggested in Environmental Management Plan. 2. Conducting environmental monitoring as per EMP through external laboratories approved by MoEF/KSPCB and NABL. 3. Ensuring compliance with the conditions stipulated in Environmental clearance for the project. 4. Ensuring compliance with the conditions stipulated in ‘Consent to Operate’ for the project. 5. Timely submission of compliance status to MoEF/KSPCH 6. Seeking experts guidance, as and when required. 7. Conducting CSR activities in nearby villages. 8. Implementation of training programme for Health and safety of workers.

8. PROGRESSIVE QUARRY CLOSURE PLAN –

a. INTRODUCTION –

Granite Building Stone Quarry Unit of Mr. S. Vinod with Re-Survey No. 340/1/103/2(P), 340/1/103/3(P) & 340/1/104(P), of Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District and Kerala State over an Extent of 0.6010 Hectares, the applicant Mr. S. Vinod is the Proprietor.

Vide notification GSR 330(E) date 10/04/2003, MCDR, 1988 has been amended incorporating preparation of Mine Closure Plan. Corresponding amendments has been made in MCDR, 1960. Accordingly Kerala Government has also amended the mineral concession rules which requires the Quarry Closure Plan (Progressive & Final) as per chapter VI of the “Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2015”.

In the present case as it is a new proposal for Quarrying Permit; progressive Quarry closure plan, as a component of the mining plan is required. The present position of the deposit does not permit to close any part of the pits. At the proposed pace of work in the next coming years it will not be possible to close down expect doing protective works like fencing and making of a drain, plantation etc.

i. Name and Address of Proponent –

Mr. S. Vinod,

S/o. Sivanandan Karutheril House Kallelibhagam, Karunagapally, Kollam District, Kerala Mobile No: +91 9048345534 E – Mail : [email protected]

ii. Location and Specification –

65 iii. Present Land use pattern –

Description Area in Hectares Area under Quarrying 0.5710 Infrastructure 0.0100 Roads 0.0200 Unutilized Nil Grand Total 0.6010 iv. Method of Mining –

The present mining operations are designed to be carried out by open cast mining means. The entire mining operations proposed are semi – mechanized. A part of mining, the loading and transportation up to stack yard shall be done mechanically. It is proposed to load in the trucks/dumpers directly to the destination and mineral is not put up in this stack yard to avoid the double handling. In the present operation the bench height shall be 5 Mtrs. Each bench will advance one by one. While carrying out the mining operations in accordance with the above provision the overall pit slope shall be maintained the 60o as the mineral bearing rocks being hard and compact. (Details are given in Chapter 4 of the main Mining Plan)

v. Mineral Processing Operations –

Part of the building stone product is proposed to be sold in the form of lumps based on market availability. However, a part of ROM is proposed to be crushed through a crushing & screening plant available near the project site.

66 b. REASONS FOR CLOSURE –

The progressive Quarry closure plan has been prepared in compliance of Rule 57 of Kerala Minor Mineral Concession rules 2015. This is reproduced as under: Rule 57, Every mineral concession holder shall prepare a Mining Plan along with the Quarry Closure Plan (Progressive & Final) and shall not commence mining operations in any area except in accordance with such Mining Plan duly approved by an officer authorised by the Director in this behalf.

As the mineral is not going be depleted during the plan period no immediate closure is planned as sufficient reserves are available to carry on the activities. Also there is good market potential in domestic market.

c. STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS

The lessee is bound to submit the Progressive quarry closure plan either with Mining plan or Scheme of Mining. Lessee is bound to follow the terms and conditions as will be stipulated in the lease deed / LOI. In addition to it the rules pertaining to the Protection of Environment, Environment Act, Environment Rules and other associated rules for the protection of environment will have to be followed.

During the course of mining the rules stipulated in Mines Act, Mines rules Metalliferous Mines Regulation 1961 and RMMCR. 1986 will be followed. All other rules pertaining to the mining existing at that time will be followed during the course of mining activities.

67 d. CLOSURE PLAN PREPARATIONS –

Name, address and registration number of the recognized Persons who prepared the progressive closure plan and name and address of the executing agency who is involved in the preparation of progressive quarry closure plan.

Dr. P. Thangaraju, Msc., Ph.D., Regd. Off. Old No. 260-B, New No.17 Advaitha Ashram Road, Fairlands, Salem – 636 016 Cell: 94433 56539, 94422 78601 Registration No - RQP/MAS/206/2007/A

Lessee will himself implement the closure plan; no outside agency will be involved.

e. REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION OF MINING PLAN INCLUDING FIVE YEARS PROGRESSIVE CLOSURE PLAN UPTO THE FINAL CLOSUE PLAN –

Mining Plan and Progressive quarry closure plan are being submitted for the first time. It will be reviewed after five years of Life of Mine (whichever is less) and review of implementation will be given with next mining scheme.

f. CLOSURE PLAN –

i. Mined – out land –

At the end of mining plan period, about 0.5710 Ha of area will be mined out. Land use at various stages is given in the table below:

Description Pre-Operational Post-Operational (Ha.) (Ha.)

Area under Quarrying Nil 0.5710

Infrastructure Nil 0.0100

Roads Nil 0.0200

Unutilized 0.6010 Nil

Grand Total 0.6010 0.6010

ii. Water quality management –

Following control measures will be adopted for controlling water pollution:-

 Construction of garland drains to divert surface run-off from virgin area away from mining area.  Construction of check dams/ gully plugs at strategic places to arrest silt wash off from broken up area.  Collection of surface run-off from broken up area in mine pits for settling and only properly settled excess water from mine pit will be discharges to nearby users. The storm water / mine water will be used for dust suppression, greenbelt development, etc.  Periodic analysis of mine pit water and ground water quality in nearby villages.  Domestic sewage from site office & urinals/latrines provided in ML is discharges in septic tank followed by soak pits.

69 iii. Air Quality Management –

The proposed mining method is not likely to produce much of dust and fugitive emissions to cause damage to ambient air quality of the area. Workers will be provided personnel protective equipment like face mask, ear plug/muffs.

For air pollution management at the progressive quarry closure plan, greenbelt will be developed to prevent and control air pollution.

iv. Top Soil and Waste Management –

The top soil and overburden thickness varies from avg. 0.20m to 0.30m. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump from 3 to 4 meters in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by constructing a retaining wall at the foot wall side and by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage. The over burden excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre- determined place and subsequently will be utilized for laying internal haul road and will form base in reclamation / plantation. Domestic waste water will be discharged in Septic Tank followed by soak pit. No process effluent will be generated during quarry operation.

v. Disposal of mining machinery –

Machinery is available on hire basis. Hence no decommissioning of mining machinery is proposed.

70 vi. Safety and Security –

Safety measures will be implemented to prevent access to excavation area by unauthorised persons as per Mine Act 1952, MMR 1961.

 Safety measures will be implemented as per Mine Act 1952, MMR 1961, and Mines Rules 1955.  Provisions of MMR 1961 shall be followed strictly and all roads shall be wider than the height of the bench or equal to the height of the bench and have a gradient of not more than 1 in 16.  The bench height will be 5.0 m.  Width of working bench will be kept around 10.0 m for ease of operations and provide sufficient room for the movements of the equipments.  Protective equipment like dust masks, ear plugs/muffs and other equipments shall be provided for use by the work persons.  Notices giving warning to prevent inadvertent entry of persons shall be displayed at all conspicuous places and in particular near mine entries.  Danger signs shall be displayed near the excavations.  Security guards will be posted.  In the event of temporary closer, approaches will be fenced off ad notice displayed.

71 vii. Disaster Management and Risk Assessment –

This should deal with action plan for high risk accidents like landslides, subsidence, flood, fire, seismic activities, tailing dam failures etc. and emergency plan proposed for quick evacuation, ameliorative measures to be taken etc. the capability of lessee to meet such eventualities and the assistance to be required from the local authorities should be described.

 The mechanized mining activities in the hilly area may involve any high risk accident due to side falls/ collapse, flying stones due to blasting etc.  The complete mining operation will be carried out under the Management and control of experienced and qualified Mines Manager having Certificate of Competency to manage the mines granted by DGMS.  All the provisions of Mines Act 1952, MMR 1961 and Mines Rules 1955, RMMCR 1986 and other laws applicable to mine will strictly be complied with.  During heavy rainfall the mining activities will be suspended.

 All persons in supervisory capacity will be provided with proper communication facilities.

 Competent persons will be provided FIRST AID kits which they will carry.

72 viii. Care and Maintenance during Temporary Discontinuance –

In case of any temporary discontinuance due to court order or due to statutory requirements or any other unforeseen circumstances following measures shall be taken for care, maintenance and monitoring of conditions.

 Notice of temporary discontinuance of work in mine shall be given to the DGMS as per the MMR 1961  All the mining machinery shall be shifted to a safe place.  Entrance to the mine or part of the mine, to be discontinued shall be fenced off. Fencing shall be as per the circular 11/1959 from DGMS.  Security guards shall be posted for the safety and to prevent any unauthorised entry to the area.  Carry out regular maintenance of the facilities/area detailed below in such a way as would have been done as if the mines were operation: Mine roads and approach roads, Fencing on approach roads, Checking and maintenance of machines and equipment, Drinking water arrangements, Mine office, first aid stations etc.  Competent persons shall inspect the area regularly.  Air, water and other environmental monitoring shall be carried out ass per CPCB and IBM guideline.  Care and upkeep of plantation shall be carried out on regular basis.  Status of the working and status monitoring for re-opening of the mines shall be discussed daily.

In case of discontinuance due to any natural calamities/abnormal conditions, mining operation will be restarted as early as possible after completing rescue work, restoring safety and security, repairs of roads etc.

g. ECONOMIC REPERCUSSION OF CLOSURE OF QUARRY AND MANPOWER RETRENCHMENTS –

As per the production programme envisaged, the proposed consists of Minable reserves for another 3 Years; at the end of lease period, still sufficient reserves would be left available termed as “Blocked Reserves” for continuing production activities further by acquiring or obtaining consent to operate. Hence, no closure is planned as of now. There will be no effect on the man power as the majority of persons belong to nearby villages and will have an option either to be available for employment for the next contract/lease or do the agriculture in their fields.

h. TIME SCHEDULING FOR ABANDONMENT –

The lease area has enormous potential for continuance of operations even after the expiry of the awarded period. The details schedule of all abandonment will be given at the time of final closure plan.

i. ABANDONMENT COST –

As at present mining is not going to be closed so abandonment cost could not be assessed. However based on the progressive quarry closure activities during the plan period, cost is assessed as given below:

ACTIVITY YEAR RATE AMOUNT 1st 2nd 3rd (INR) Plantation(in Nos.) 200 200 200 @ 50 Rs per sapling 30,000/- Plantation Cost 10000 10000 10000 including Maintenance Wire Fencing (in 60000 - - @ 150 Rs per Meter 60,000/- Mtrs) 400 Mtrs Toe Wall (in Mtrs) 30000 - - @ 200 Rs per Meter 30,000/- 150 Mtrs Drain (in Mtrs) 125000 - - @250 Rs per Meter 1,00,000/- 500 Mtrs TOTAL 2,20,000/-

j. FINANCIAL ASSURANCE –

As per rule no 62 of the prevailing Minor Mineral Concession Rules of Govt. of Kerala 2015, there is provision of financial assurance. So however, In future for mining of minor minerals, financial assurance will be given as per the provisions in the statutes. k. ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION –

The production of granite Building Stone shall be enhanced if any need or requirement arises due changes in the market scenario. Accordingly any modifications in the method of quarrying will be submitted. The reserves will be estimated and furnished after completion of the proposed exploration activities in the quarry leasehold area. This will be intimated and prior approval and guidance will be obtained from necessary officials.

9. SOCIAL OBLIGATIONS – a. Mitigation measures to reduce hazardous conditions and hardship to local inhabitants Air Quality: Air quality  Adequate air pollution control measures, as will be degraded due to suggested in EMP will be adopted to control / dust generation from minimize dust generation. mining and transportation.  Periodic air quality monitoring will be conducted in mining area and nearby village to ensure ambient air quality within permissible limits.  Stone transportation will be carried out through covered trucks. Noise and Vibration from  Development of thick plantation all along the mining machinery boundary to attenuate Noise.  Periodic maintenance of mine machinery and transport vehicles.  Mining will be conducted during day time only.  Controlled blasting will be carried out to minimize ground vibrations. Water Regime: The quarry operation will be restricted well above the water table; hence the water table will not be affected in any manner. The seepage and rain water will be drained out from the pit by the 5 H.P motor pump and will be discharged through filter media to boundary barrier for afforestation and excess water will be sprayed on haul roads to prevent dust propagation in to the atmosphere. Human Health & Safety: All the workers will be provided with safety Dust will be limited due to equipment’s like helmet, safety goggles, ear muff, the mine operation. hand gloves, safety jacket, safety belt and safety shoes etc. as per the specifications of Director of mines safety.

The competent qualified person foreman/Permit Mines Manager will provide first aid and will take care of small & minor injuries. If any accident happens, the victim will be taken to the nearby hospital by the ambulance van which is always kept in the mines office. b. Addressing concerns of  Periodic health check-ups camps for local people local inhabitants like  Providing drinking water to the local people health, water,  Employment will be given for the local people employment, depend upon the qualification resettlement and  No resettlement and rehabilitation is required. rehabilitation. c. Compensation for loss of It is a Patta land and the Project Proponent has land, corps and other obtained consent to operate from land owners. adverse impacts on Total surrounding is hilly terrain and barren land; account of mining hence compensation of land crops and other adverse impacts due to mining will not arise. d. Specific measures for The applicant ensures to take part actively in the Corporate Social social responsibilities like donation of School note Responsibilities with Books, Uniforms to the Students below poverty success indicators level, provision of bore wells /open wells, if required. As a part of corporate social responsibility it is ensured to take part and contribute the native cultural activities in the nearby villages. During summer seasons drinking water will be provided for nearby villagers and passers-by. The applicant will involve Corporate /Social Responsibilities like providing note and books to the nearby schools engaged in local community festivals etc, the budget provision will be Rs. 2,00,000/- per annum.

10. SUMMARY & CONCLUSION –

 The Granite (Building Stone) mine will have overall positive impact in the surrounding areas as there will be increased opportunity of direct and indirect employment for the local people.  The State Govt. will benefit from the revenue in the form of Royalty and Cess from the mine.  At conceptual stage, most of the mine area will be covered with thick plantation and a surface water reservoir will be developed in part of the mined out void in lower benches of the mine area.  The water body developed in the mine area can be used for pisci-culture by nearby habitats.  The project implementation will help in development of infrastructure facilities of the area.  There are no Resettlement and Rehabilitation issues involved in this project.  From the above mentioned points, it can be seen that the proposed project will benefit the area without causing any significant disturbance to the environment.

11. ANY OTHER DETAILS INTEND TO FURNISH BY THE APPLICANT –

This mining plan for Granite Building Stone (Charnockite) is prepared as per the Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules 2015 and Draft Minor Mineral conservation and Development Rules, 2010. The provisions of the Mine Act, Rules and Regulations and orders made there under shall be complied with, so that the safety of the mine, machinery and person will be well protected. Permission, relaxation or exemption wherever requires for the safe and scientific quarrying of the deposit will be obtained from the Department of Mines Safety. Any violation pointed out by the inspecting authorities shall be rectified as per the guidelines of the Department.

Signature of RQP Signature of Applicant

Dr.P.Thangaraju, M.Sc.,Ph.D S.Vinod RQP/MAS/206/2007/A Karutheril House Kallelibhagam, Karunagapally Kollam District, Kerala.

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