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“Building Stone Quarry” of Sri G. Shekarappa

Over an extent of 2-00 Acres under (Patta Land) Sy No: 399/D & 399/1, Uchangidurga Village, Harappanahalli Taluk, Davanagere District, Karnataka.

Sri G. Shekarappa S/o Hanumanthappa U. Kallahalli Chantnahalli Post, Harappanahalli Taluk Davanagere District, Karnataka.

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Contents 1. FORM 1 ...... 3 (I) Basic Information ...... 3 (II) Activity ...... 5 (III) Environmental Sensitivity ...... 11 (IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies ...... 13 2. PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT ...... 14 2.1 Executive Summary ...... 14 2.2 Introduction of the project/ Background information ...... 14 2.3 Project Description ...... 15 2.4 Site Analysis ...... 17 2.5 Planning Brief ...... 19 2.6 Proposed Infrastructure ...... 20 2.7 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan ...... 21 2.8 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates ...... 21 2.9 Analysis of proposal(Final Recommendation) ...... 23 3. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 24 3.1 Introduction...... 24 3.2 Estimation of reserves ...... 24 3.2 Project Description ...... 25 3.3 Baseline Environment ...... 27 3.3.1 Land environment ...... 27 3.3.2 Geomorphology and Soils ...... 28 3.3.3 Hydrogeology & Water quality ...... 28 3.3.4 Air Quality ...... 28 3.3.5 Climatic conditions ...... 29 3.3.6 Socio-Economic environment ...... 29 3.4 Environmental Management Plan ...... 29 3.4.1 Introduction ...... 29 3.4.2 Environmental Impact Statement & Control measures ...... 29 3.4.2.1 Climate ...... 29 3.4.2.2 Air Environment ...... 29 3.4.2.2.1 Dust Control ...... 30 3.4.2.3 Noise Environment ...... 31 3.4.2.4 Water Environment ...... 31 3.4.2.5 Storm Water Management ...... 32 3.4.2.6 Land Restoration/Reclamation ...... 33 3.4.2.6.1 Reclamation Schedule ...... 33 3.4.2.6.2 Back-filling/Dumping of Overburden ...... 33 3.4.2.6.3 Preparation of Quarry Benches for Afforestation ...... 34 3.4.2.7 Maintenance of Roads ...... 34 3.4.2.8 Topsoil Management ...... 34 3.4.2.9 Plantation ...... 34 3.4.2.9.1 Plantation Species ...... 34 3.4.2.9.2 Nursery ...... 35 3.4.2.9.3 Planting Methodology ...... 35 3.4.2.9.4 Stabilizing Planting: ...... 36

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3.4.2.9.5 Plantation Schedule: ...... 36 3.4.2.9.6 Provision of Green Belt along the affected area ...... 36 3.4.2.10 Control on Soil Erosion ...... 36 3.4.2.11 Management of Socio Economic status ...... 37 3.4.2.12 Disaster Management Plan ...... 37 3.4.2.13 Occupational Safety and Health: ...... 37 3.5 Environmental Monitoring ...... 37 3.6 Environmental Management Cell ...... 38 3.7 Conclusions...... 39

Table 2-1 Details of production and waste ...... 16 Table 2-2 Land use details ...... 18 Table 2-3 Production cost & market price for the building stone material for the project 22 Table 3-1 Category wise Geological and Mineable reserves calculation for Block ...... 25 Table 3-2 Details of production and waste ...... 25 Table 3-3 List of Machineries ...... 26 Table 3-4 Employment Potential ...... 26 Table 3-5 Land use details ...... 28 Table 3-76 Permissible Noise Exposure for different period of time ...... 31

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1. FORM 1

(I) Basic Information

Sl.No. Item Details 1. Name of the project/s “Building Stone Quarry” of Sri G. Shekarappa 2. S.No. in the schedule Item- 1(a) 3. Proposed capacity /area/length/tonnage Aggregate- 79,918 Tons per Annum. to be handled/command area/lease QL area: 2-00 Acre (Patta Land) area/number of wells to be drilled. Saleable Inter calated Size stone Waste(2%) in (98%) in Tons Tons I year 81,217 1,657 II Year 80,351 1,639 III Year 79,918 1,630 IV Year 79,268 1,617 V Year 78,835 1,608 Total 3,99,589 8,151

4. New/Expansion/Modernization New 5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. - 6. Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ Category ‘B’ 7. Does it attract the general condition? If No yes, please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If No yes, please specify. 9. Location Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Sy No: 399/D & 399/1 , Village Uchangidurga Village, Tehsil Harappanahalli Taluk, District Davanagere District, State Karnataka. 10. Nearest railway station/Port along with Davanagere Railway Station is about distance in km. 16.4 Kms(SW) from the Lease area. 11. Nearest Town, city, district Headquarters Nearest Town and district Headquarters along with distance in kms. is Davanagere about 16.4 Kms (SW). 12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Uchangidurga Village Panchayath, Municipal Corporation, Local body Davanagere Zilla Parishad & Muncipal (complete postal addresses with Corporation. telephone nos. to be given) 13. Name of the applicant Sri G. Shekarappaa

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14. Registered Address Sri G. Shekarappa, S/o Hanumanthappa U. Kallahalli Chantnahalli Post Harappanahalli Taluk Davanagere District, Karnataka. 15. Address for correspondence: Name Sri G. Shekarappa, Designation (Owner/Partner /CEO) Owner S/o Hanumanthappa Pin code U. Kallahalli E-mail Chantnahalli Post Telephone No. Harappanahalli Taluk Fax No. Davanagere District, Karnataka. 16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, if Not Applicable any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet. 17. Interlinked Projects NIL 18. Whether separate application of Not applicable interlinked project has been submitted? 19. If yes, date of submission Not applicable 20. If no, reason Not applicable 21. Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. i. The Forest (Conservation) Act, Not applicable 1980? ii. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? iii. The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991? 22. Whether there is any Government Yes. Order/Policy relevant /relating to the site? 23. Forest land involved (hectares) No forest land is involved. 24. Whether there is any litigation pending No litigation or court case is pending against the project and/or land in which against the proposed project. the project is propose to be set up? a) Name of the Court b) Case No. c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project.

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(II) Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) Details thereof (with approximate S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) confirmation with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change Yes Quarrying will be carried out in the in land use, land cover or quarry lease (QL) area by Open Cast- topography including increase in other than fully mechanized. intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) 1.2 Clearance of existing land, No This is a quarry lease area is in Private vegetation and buildings? Patta land. The area is partially excavated. There is no vegetation or buildings required to be cleared for the project 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The proposed Quarry activities will result in change/creation of new land use 1.4 Pre-construction investigations Yes Preliminary investigations have been e.g. bore houses, soil testing? carried out at the proposed area and quarry plan has been prepared. 1.5 Construction works? No --

1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition works envisaged. 1.7 Temporary sites used for No --- construction works or housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures No -- or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations 1.9 Underground works including No No underground mining or tunneling mining or tunneling? is envisaged. 1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamation works will be possible for the first 5 years. 1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable 1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable 1.13 Production and manufacturing Yes Building stone quarrying 79,918 Tons processes? per Annum

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1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or Yes Area has been demarcated to dump materials? all types of solid wastes. 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal Yes Solid waste is disposed in dumping of solid waste or liquid effluents? yard located in quarry area. 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of No -- operational workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during No Existing roads will be utilized. construction or operation?

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or No -- other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing No -- transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines No -- or pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culvert, No -- realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? 1.22 Stream crossings? No -- 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water No The rainwater flows through the from ground or surface waters? slopes of the area and drained off. 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the No Rain fed water constitutes the land surface affecting drainage or drainage system of the area. run-off? 1.25 Transport of personnel or No -- materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? 1.26 Long-term dismantling or No -- decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during No - decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in No No influx of people is envisaged as either temporarily or local labors will be employed. permanently?

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1.29 Introduction of alien species? No -- 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic No -- diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? No --

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply): S.No. Information/checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or No The lease area is Private Patta land. agricultural land (ha) 2.2 Water (expected source & Yes Total water requirement is about competing users) unit: KLD 10.54 KLD which will be for domestic purposed, sprinkling and for Afforestation. 2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable 2.4 Construction material–stone, No -- aggregates, sand/soil (expected source – MT) 2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not applicable 2.6 Energy including electricity and - - fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) 2.7 Any other natural resources (use -- -- appropriate standard units)

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details there of (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, No -- which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies)

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3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease No -- or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. No -- by changing living conditions? 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who No -- could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes No --

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine Yes Quarry waste of 1,630 Tons will be wastes generated from Building Stone quarry for first five years. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and No -- or commercial wastes) 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per No -- Hazardous Waste Management Rules) 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No -- 4.5 Surplus product No -- 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge No -- from effluent treatment 4.7 Construction or demolition No -- wastes 4.8 Redundant machinery or No -- equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or other No -- materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes No -- 4.11 Other solid wastes No --

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

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5.1 Emissions from combustion of No Not envisaged fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources 5.2 Emissions from production Yes Fugitive dust will be generated processes from quarrying activities. Adequate control measures like water sprinkling will be taken to control fugitive dust and control devices will be used while drilling. 5.3 Emissions from materials Yes Dust is generated from transporting handling including storage or on hauled roads. transport 5.4 Emissions from construction No No major construction activities are activities including plant and envisaged. equipment 5.5 Dust or odors from handling of Yes Dust will be generated during materials including construction quarrying, operations and materials, sewage and waste transportation of materials. However, odor is not envisaged. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of No -- waste 5.7 Emissions from burning of No -- waste in open air(e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other No -- sources

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment Yes Noise will be generated from heavy e.g. engines, ventilation plant, earth moving machines, drilling crushers operations. 6.2 From industrial or similar No -- processes 6.3 From construction or No No major construction/ demolitions demolition are envisaged

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6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Noise may generate during blasting operation, which will be instantaneous in nature. 6.5 From construction or No -- operational traffic 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No --

6.7 From any other sources No --

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea: S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or No -- spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or No -- other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) 7.3 By deposition of pollutants No -- emitted to air into the land or into water 7.4 From any other sources No -- 7.5 Is there a risk of long term No -- buildup of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires No -- etc. from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes No ----

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8.3 Could the project be affected by No -- natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. Floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? 9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality Sl. No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of No supporting facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:

• Supporting infrastructure Supporting and ancillary (roads, power supply, waste development will take place. or wastewater treatment, etc.) Not envisaged. • housing development Not envisaged. • extractive industries Not envisaged. • supply industries Not envisaged. • other 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, No Reclamation is not proposed, since which could have an impact on there are enough deposits. the environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later No - developments 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to Yes Dust accumulation on the roads. proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

(III) Environmental Sensitivity

Areas Name/ Aerial distance (within 15 km) S.No. Identity proposed project location boundary. 1. Areas protected under None ---- international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related

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value 2. Areas which are important or Yes Water Body: sensitive for ecological reasons - Chikkamegalagere Lake – 6.32 Wetlands, watercourses or other Kms (SW) Anaji Lake - 9.37 Kms (SE) water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3. Areas used by protected, important None ---- or sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4. Inland, coastal, marine or None ---- underground waters 5. State, National boundaries None - within 15 kms 6. Routes or facilities used by the Yes Arsikere - Huchangidurga Road public for access to recreation or – 1.80 Kms(N) other tourist, pilgrim areas 7. Defense installations ------8. Densely populated or built-up area Uchangidurga - 1.39 kms(NE) 9. Areas occupied by sensitive man Davanagere - 16.5 kms (SW) made land uses (hospitals, schools places of worship, community facilities) 10. Areas containing important, high None ---- quality or scarce resources( ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11. Areas already subjected to None ---- pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12. Areas susceptible to natural hazard None ---- which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslide s, erosion, flooding or adverse climatic conditions)

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(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies: Enclosed As Annexure

I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

Date: Place: Davanagere

Signature of the applicant

Sri G. Shekarappa S/o Hanumanthappa U. Kallahalli Chantnahalli Post Harappanahalli Taluk Davanagere District, Karnataka.

NOTE: 1. The projects involving clearance under Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991 shall submit with the application a C.R.Z. map duly demarcated by one of the authorized agencies, showing the project activities, w.r.t. C.R.Z. (at the stage of TOR) and the recommendations of the State Coastal Zone Management Authority (at the stage of EC). Simultaneous action shall also be taken to obtain the requisite clearance under the provisions of the C.R.Z. Notification, 1991 for the activities to be located in the C.R.Z. 2. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon (at the stage of EC). 3. All correspondence with the Ministry of Environment & Forests including submission of application for TOR/ Environment Clearance, subsequent clarifications, as may be required from time to time, participation in the EAC Meeting on behalf of the project proponent shall be made by the authorized signatory only. The authorized signatory should also submit a document in support of his claim of being an authorized signatory for the specific project.

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2. PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

2.1 Executive Summary Sri G. Shekarappaa, has applied for quarry lease for extracting of Building stone in Sy No. 399/D & 399/1, Uchangidurga Village, Harapanahalli Taluk, Davanagere District, Karnataka over an extent of 2-00 Acre for production capacity of 79,918 TPA (aggregate).

Department of Mines and Geology, Davanagere has notified the area in the name of Sri G. Shekarappaa to an extent of 2-00 Acre in Sy No. 399/D & 399/1, Uchangidurga Village, Harapanahalli Taluk, Davanagere District and Karnataka. The sketch showing the demarcated area to be granted under Quarrying Lease, is enclosed as Plate No.2. Copy of Notification is herewith attached in the Quarrying Plan.

Accordingly submitting 1) Form- I, 2) Pre-Feasibility Report, 3) Quarry Plan approved by District Mines and Geology, 4) Land documents, 5) Notification, 6) Statutory Clearances, 7) Survey of India Toposheet duly marking the project site.

2.2 Introduction of the project/ Background information i) Identification of project and project proponent. In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/ letter of intent should be given:

Identification of project: Extent: 2-00 Acre “Building Stone Quarry” Of Sri G. Shekarappaa at Sy No: 399/D & 399/1, Uchangidurga Village, Harappanahalli Taluk, Davanagere District, Karnataka

Project proponent Sri G. Shekarappa S/o Hanumanthappa U. Kallahalli Chantnahalli Post Harappanahalli Taluk Davanagere District, Karnataka. It is a Building Stone Quarry, and copy of Notification from Department of Mines & Geology is enclosed.

ii) Brief description of nature of the project:

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It is a Building Stone Quarry. It is a project of 2-00 Acre with average production of capacity of – 79,918 TPA.

iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region: Although, the project is small it plays important role in the development of the region and country as Building Stone.

iv) Demand- Supply Gap: There is a good demand for Building Stone.

v) Imports vs. Indigenous production: Not applicable. vi) Export Possibility: Not applicable. vii) Domestic/ export Markets: Domestic market – Davanagere, Bengaluru, etc. viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project. About 12 people will get direct employment and equal number will get indirect Employment.

2.3 Project Description i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any: It is only Quarry and there will not be any interlinked and interdependent projects. ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates: Location of the project issued by the Department of Mines & Geology and Toposheet on 1:50,000 scale is enclosed. In the quarry plan.

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iii) Details of alternate sites, considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should, be highlighted: Building Stone quarry is site specific.

iv) Size or magnitude of operation: It is only a small scale Building Stone quarrying with capacity of – 79,918 TPA.

Year wise development for next five years: The Building Stone deposit is a Undulated terrain which is sloping gently north- West and is well exposed in the entire area. The deposit is wide enough for opening along the strike. An open cast Other than fully Mechanised method will be adopted to operate the area. Since, the annual production is 79,918 TPA; the Open cast method will be followed during the plan period. The Tonnages of saleable stone and intercalated waste during the plan period is as given below:

Table 2-1 Details of production and waste Saleable Building Inter calculated ROM

stone (98%) in Tons Waste(2%) in Tons @2.66t/cmt I year 81,217 1,657 82,875 II Year 80,351 1,639 81,991 III Year 79,918 1,630 81,549 IV Year 79,268 1,617 80,886 V Year 78,835 1,608 80,444 Total 3,99,589 8,151 4,07,745

Proposed method of quarrying: Quarrying will be carried out by open cast semi mechanization method by using compressor operated jack-hammer drills, truck dumpers etc. As the rock is exposed the open cast quarrying will be sufficient. v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/ flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given): It is only a Building Stone quarrying no processing is involved, the details of quarrying is detailed in quarrying plan.

vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final product/s, Mode of transport of raw material and finished product: No raw materials required. Broken Building Stone rock will be transported by tippers/trucks.

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vii) Resource optimization /recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined: No recycling and reuse of material is envisaged. viii) Availability of water its source, Energy /power requirement and source should be given: Water will be availed from nearby bore wells. No energy /power requirement. ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their Management /disposal : No wastes to be generated (liquid and solid). The waste material is dumped in the waste dump yard as shown in Quarrying plan. x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose: NA

2.4 Site Analysis i) Connectivity: The granted area is easily workable in all seasonal conditions. The area is 1.39 Km (NE) of Uchangidurga Village. The land is Revenue land consisting mainly of Building Stone. All facilities such as, post and telegraph office, Hospital, Police Station, Schools and Colleges are available at Davanagere . ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership: Land is a Patta land. The entire area is nonagricultural barren land. iii) Topography(along with map): A view at a Topo sheet No. 43/7 following topo graphic features can be observed (Topo map enclosed). • The applied area is Patta land. • The terrain is undulated and has a gentle slope towards Northwestern direction.

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• No major roads pass through the applied area. • No human settlements within or in the vicinity of the applied area. The nearest village is at a distance 1.39 Km. • The general elevation of the area is between 711 and 700 above MSL. iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including area under CRZ)), shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the forests, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies(distance from, the HFL of the river), CRZ, In case of notified industrial area, a copy of the Gazette notification should be given: Land use and break up is given as follows: About 1-30 land will be used for quarrying in the plan period. The present land use pattern and proposed after 5 years are given bellow. Statutory buildings will be away from the lease area. Table 2-2 Land use details Particulars Present land use Proposed land use in Ha in Ha

Quarry Working area -- 1.30 Roads -- 0.05 Overburden dump -- 0.05 Mineral Storage -- 0.10 Topsoil Yard -- -- Infrastructure -- 0.05 Proposed buffer zone 0.70 0.45 Area Un-utilized 1.30 -- Total 2.00 2.00

v) Existing Infrastructure: Within the site - Nil. vi) Climatic data from secondary sources: The climate is tropical. The peak summer will be in the month of May. The highest temperature of 42°C was recorded in this area during the month of May and the lowest of 18°C was recorded in the month of December.

vii) Social Infrastructure available Nil.

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2.5 Planning Brief i) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) Town and country Planning/ Development authority classification. It’s a quarrying project and its material will be used in Aggregate Manufacturing Industry’s crushers for primary, secondary and tertiary crushing. The area characterized with prominent sheet rock exposures and it is planned to work this deposit by adopting semi-mechanized opencast quarrying method. Ultimate pit slope of 450 shall be maintained. During the plan period production and development details as furnished in quarry plan. At the end of the conceptual period afforestation will be done all along the approach road. Barbed wire fence will be established all around the lease area, safety bunds, fencing shall be constructed as per the directions and guide lines of DMG and DGMS. ii) Population Projection The man power required for quarry operations include quarry manager, engineer, skilled, semi-skilled, un – skilled labourers etc., As for the socio-economic is concerned from the quarry activity nearby villagers shall get direct and indirect employment. The proposed quarry activities shall bring positive change in the villages as the quarry proponent shall provide socio-economic activities in the region. Total of 12 persons will be employed. iii) Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.) Enclosed in the quarry plan iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) The existing road network will be sufficient to meet the proposed production capacity. Only approach road formulated to reach the quarry. However, required infrastructure for transport within the quarry area will be further strengthened and improved. No new routes or alternations are required in this regard.

v) Amenities/ Facilities Security guard house and a weigh bridge is proposed within 2-00 Acre. Lessee proposes to employ about 12 or more persons directly and around 40 or more

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number of persons indirectly. This employment has a positive impact on socio economic conditions of the nearby villages as most of the work force will be from the nearby areas. Local persons will be hired for meeting the requirement of quarrying operations like water sprinkling, trucks loading, plantation, establishment of garland drains, gully checks etc. drinking water, rest shelter and first aid will provided to workers at quarry site.

2.6 Proposed Infrastructure

i) Industrial Area(Processing Area) Nil

ii) Residential Area (Non Processing Area) Nil iii) Green Belt About 200 saplings will be planted every year, along approach road. iv) Social Infrastructure Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/Rail/Metro /Water ways etc): The granted area is easily workable in all seasonal conditions. The area is 1.39 kms(NE) away from Uchangidurga Village v) Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water): Bore well water using a tanker. vi) Sewerage System: Sewage generation is minimal-Septic tank. vii) Industrial Waste Management: Not applicable. viii) Solid Waste Management:

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There is small quantity of soil cover in the quarry lease area the same will be used for afforestation purpose (Ref. Plate No. 6 of Quarry Plan). Intercalated waste is produced may be of defective material along the emplacements of pegmatite/epidote veins and deformed material along the fractures. It is estimated that 2% of entire will account for intercalated waste, which shall be used for maintenance of haulage/approach roads and used as foundation filling material for minor building constructions. No toxic of hazardous elements are reported in the waste & hence, no effect on the surface/ground water. ix) Power Requirement & Supply /source: There will not be any requirement of power supply to the project site. The quarry activities are envisaged to be carried out only during day time. All the equipment shall be operated with diesel as motive power.

2.7 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan Opencast quarrying operations will alter the topography of the area by way of excavation and formulating pit. As there is no dump proposal within the Quarry Lease area issues of water pollution, silting of agricultural lands, air pollution etc., will be very minimal even though proper preventive measures will be implemented to maintain the natural condition of surrounding environment. The primary objectives of reclamation are to restore the affected area to the original state as near as possible. Various reclamation proposals planned during the plan period as well, rest of the quarry period such as broad working pit with safe angle of slope, establishment of effective drainage system, prevention of erosion and excessive run off and afforestation. As the quarry area is concerned, so far none of the quarry area is matured or completely exhausted. Hence, the measures like drainage system and afforestation works etc., shall be taken up.

2.8 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion(Time schedule for the project to be given): Quarrying will start within a month after getting EC clearance.

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ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project: Estimated project cost is 71.2 lakhs (including the cost of machinery and additional preliminary works and working capital etc). It is economically viable as it is quarrying of the Building Stone. The return on the investment is by way of sale of mineral (Building Stone). All the Building Stone will be supplied to crushers. Required machineries will be procured or shall be hired on contract basis. The proposed annual production of building stone is 79,918 tons. The major components required to the project are:  Cost of the project  Means of financing  Cost of production  Tax burden and flows  Profitability 1. Cost of the project The cost of the project consists of the following major components: a) Land and site development b) Building and civil works c) Machinery d) Processing charges and consultancy charges for preparation of quarry plan, EMP reports etc., e) Margin money for working capital

2. Cost of production The average proposed production of building stone during the first five years is around 79,918 tons per annum. The cost of production includes the following parameters. Parameters:- 1. Minable reserves - 5,33,936 tons 2. Nature of ore - Building Stone 3. Production of building stone - 79,918 tons per annum

Table 2-3 Production cost & market price for the building stone material for the project *The details mentioned above is just for the project assessment.

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Cost of project for 5 years Rs. Machineries* 45,00,000 Water Requirement (@Rs.100/KLD) 7,90,500 Environmental Monitoring (@Rs.12,500/Quarterly) 1,50,000 Occupational Health and safety (@Rs. 1000/Head/Quarterly) 1,44,000 Afforestation (@Rs. 1000/Sapling) 2,00,000 Fencing 7,21,500 Drains 1,80,000 Fire protection 1,50,000 CSR & CER Activities 1,42,749 Miscellaneous 1,50,000 Total 71,28,749

2.9 Analysis of proposal(Final Recommendation) i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people including tribal population, if any, in the area. Quarrying activity improves the economic status of the village people working in the area. Overall improvement will be expected in local area. The building stone quarry with proposed annual production of 79,918 tons. The financial estimates reveal good rate of returns. The project is economically viable. The estimates have also taken into consideration the occupational health expenses, environmental protective measures, social welfare activities, etc.

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3. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

3.1 Introduction Sri G. Shekarappaa, has applied for quarry lease for extracting of Building stone in Sy No. 399/D & 399/1 , Uchangidurga Village, Harappanahalli Taluk, Davanagere District, Karnataka over an extent of 2-00 Acre for production capacity of 79,918 TPA (aggregate).

Department of Mines and Geology, Davanagere has Notified the area in the name of Sri G. Shekarappaa to an extent of 2-00 Acre in Sy No. 399/D & 399/1 , Uchangidurga Village, Harappanahalli Taluk , Davanagere District , Karnataka. The sketch showing the demarcated area to be granted under Quarrying Lease, is enclosed as Plate No.2. Copy of Notification is herewith attached in the Quarrying Plan.

As per the statuary obligation this project needs Environmental Clearance from SEIAA Karnataka for Quarrying. Accordingly submitting 1) Form- I, 2) Pre-Feasibility Report, 3) Quarry Plan approved by District Mines and Geology, 4) Land documents, 5) Notification, 6) Statutory Clearances, 7) Survey of India Toposheet duly marking the project site. To the State Level Environment Assessment Authority of Karnataka constituted by MoEFCC, GoI for issuing Environment Clearance as per EIA September 14, 2006 Notification.

The Environmental Management Plan report has been prepared for the documentation of environmental impact from the activity and significant measures to mitigate the impact. This Environmental Management Plan report has been prepared for submission to State Level Environmental Appraisal Committee/State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority constituted by MOEF for obtaining Environmental Clearance.

3.2 Estimation of reserves The reserves are estimated one block of 2-00 Acre at the west and another block of acres at the east. The norms of Reserve estimation are of counting squares of sectional areas marked on the cross sections. About 7,86,500 Tons of ‘Geological Reserves’ are estimated in block. Mineable reserves estimated is 5,33,936 Tons in block. The details of reserve estimation is as follows:

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Table 3-1 Category wise Geological and Mineable reserves calculation for Block Shown In Quarry Plan

3.2 Project Description Year wise development for next five years: The Building Stone deposit is a undulated terrain which is sloping gently north and is well exposed in the entire area. The deposit is wide enough for opening along the strike. An open cast Other than fully Mechanised method will be adopted to operate the area. Since, the annual production is 79,918 TPA; the Open cast method will be followed during the plan period.

The Tonnages of saleable stone and intercalated waste during the plan period is as given below:

Table 3-2 Details of production and waste Saleable Building Inter calculated ROM

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Extent of mechanization: The Method of mining shall continue to be Other than fully mechanized method. There will be no changes in the proposed method of mining and deployment of machinery. The following machines are proposed to be hired and used in the mines.

Table 3-3 List of Machineries Type Nos. Excavator 1 Breaker 2 Tippers 5 Weigh Bridge 1 Service Vehicle 1 Water Tank (Tractor) 1 Drilling: Depending upon the requirement of the size of lumps, to dislodge the same, drilling will be done in a single row by jack hammer. Drilled holes will be filled by the Cracking agent, where next day the lumps gets dislodge by the main rock mass.

Loading: Loading will be done with the help of excavators and loaders.

Hauling and Transport: Transportation will be done by using trucks and tractors etc., the waste and the other over burden will be transported to the waste dumping yard by using trucks/ tractors. The lumps are kept at the stack yard earmarked. The materials will be transported to the destination by hired trucks. Disposal of Rejects and Waste: About 1630 Tons of mineral is being treated as waste in this area for first five year. The waste material is stacked in the waste dump yard and if required will be sent to road construction works. This material can be utilized till the quarrying operations are over. When the dump reaches optimum height, suitable greenery will be grown on this dump to stabilize them.

Table 3-4 Employment Potential

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3.3 Baseline Environment

3.3.1 Land environment The terrain consists of hilly ridge and gentle slope towards North Western & North Eastern side. The elevation difference of this mound is 711-700 m above MSL. Land is a Patta land. The entire area is a hillock where earlier worked pits cover almost 60% of the site. Proponent will take necessary steps to keep the area under disturbance to the minimum at any stage of quarrying operations. This shall be achieved by ensuring reclamation of the excavated area concurrently with the quarrying activities by reducing the gap between the first damage (due to quarrying and other activities) and the first repair (reclamation) to the minimum. The first step will be a successful reclamation programme, which is to decide the post-reclamation land use. In the case of the present quarrying area, it would be appropriate to convert the quarrying out area into a water-body with shady-surroundings due to the following reasons:  As the quarry has a long life due to the vast size of the Building Stone deposit, rejects generated during the quarrying need to be systematically dumped and stabilized. Therefore, back filling and restoration of quarried- out area to pre-quarrying land use before abandoning is not feasible.  With the above scenario, the post reclamation land use of water body, peripheral tree belt and patches of grass shall blend into the surrounding plantation set-up. The reclamation plan shall include working of following areas: • Inside quarry, • External Dumps, • Roads, structures etc.  The disturbed land will be fully reclaimed before abandoning the quarry. To depict the total land use within the quarry area due to the proposed activities, stage plans have been prepared at five yearly intervals. The land uses at different stages of the quarry are shown in the Plates of quarrying plan, up to 5 years of quarrying operations.  The green belt around the quarrying area in the form of strengthening the plantation growth shall be carried out systematically and continued. The Building Stone nature is such that quarry bench reclamation may not be started before exhausting the Building Stone deposit.  The total green belt area shall be divided all-round the lease boundary. The reclamation process shall take about one year for grading, soil spreading, stabilization and another three years for landscaping and plantation stabilization. The area will be reclaimed in stages and be fully reclaimed after five years of completion of quarrying excavation. The details of the utilization proposed area for the next five years as follows:

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Table 3-5 Land use details

Particulars Present land use Proposed land use in Ha in Ha

3.3.2 Geomorphology and Soils The geomorphology of the district is characterised by vast stretches of undulated plains interspersed with sporadic ranges or isolated clusters of low ranges of rocky hills. This may be broadly divided into two regions. The eastern hilly region consisting of Jagalur and north –eastern parts of Harpanahalli taluks and the plain region consisting of Harihar, Davangere, Honnali, Channagiri and parts of Harpanahalli taluks. Dalba Ranga Gudda (1013mamsl) in Honnali talukis the highest peak in the district. The other prominent peaks of the district are Jaikal Gudda (863mamsl), and Anaburu (916mamsl). Major part of the district is covered by red sandy soil and followed by black soil. Red sandy soil is spread through out the district except in a small area in the northeastern part of the district where the area is covered by black soil. The Red Sandy soil comprises of red loams, red sandy, sandy loams and medium black soils.

3.3.3 Hydrogeology & Water quality Groundwater occurs under phreatic and semi-confined conditions in the weathered and fractured rock formations of the ‘Peninsular Gneissic Group’ of rocks comprising of granites, gneisses and schist (Fig-4). The thickness of weathered zone varies from 4.0 – 36.74 m. The main source of ground water occurring in the district is through precipitation and return flow from applied irrigation. In Harpanahalli taluk, gneisses and schists are the main water bearing formations. Ground water occurs within the weathered and fractured rocks. Ground water occurs under water-table condition and semi-confined condition. Ground water exploration reveals that aquifers were encountered between the depth of 41 mbgl and 190 mbgl. In Harpanahalli taluk bore wells were drilled from a minimum depth of 120.8 mbgl to a maximum of 200.1mbgl. Depth of weathered zone ranges from 5.55 mbgl to 25.7mbgl. Yield ranges from 0.08 to18.56 lps. During May 2011 (Pre-monsoon) the minimum depth to water level and maximum water level was 1.84 mbgl to 6.78 mbgl respectively. During November 2011 (Post- monsoon) water level ranged from 1.72 mbgl to 6.21 mbgl.

3.3.4 Air Quality The air is clear and healthy as there are no industries and natural clear air is available to the quarry workers.

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3.3.5 Climatic conditions

The district enjoys semi arid climate, dryness in the major part of the year and hot summer. In general, southwest monsoon contributes 58 % of total rainfall and northeast monsoon contributes 22 % rainfall. The remaining 20 % rainfall is received as sporadic rains in summer months. It receives low to moderate rainfall. Normal annual rainfall varies between 556 mm in Jagalur and 808 mm in Channagiri taluk.

The normal annual rainfall in the district based on 70 years is 644 mm. However in the last decade (2002-2011) the district received an average annual rainfall of the 674.14 mm. Further analysis of the rainfall data indicate that there was deficient rainfall in the years 2003, whereas the year 2010 received excess rainfall. Jagalur taluk received deficit rainfall during the years 2002-2003. Most of the other taluks had deficit rainfall during the year 2003. Rainfall is the lowest in Jagalur taluk and the highest in Channagiri taluk.

3.3.6 Socio-Economic environment The people of this area are farmers and agricultural laborers. They are engaged in cultivation. This quarry will provide employment to some extent to the local people, thus improving socioeconomic conditions.

3.4 Environmental Management Plan

3.4.1 Introduction Mineral deposits are exploited for the sustained development of the country. But this economic activity is likely to cause some adverse impact on the environment and ecosystem of the area. Therefore, it is obligatory on the part of the lessee to implement suitable control measures to mitigate the adverse impact of the various quarrying operations. After analyzing and study of the quarry, it is found that the quarry activity certainly will have little effects on the different environmental parameters as is evidenced in the earlier chapter. It is possible to control the deterioration of environment due to quarry activity by adopting and monitoring few fixed practices as described in detail in this chapter.

3.4.2 Environmental Impact Statement & Control measures

3.4.2.1 Climate The proposed quarry activities are not likely to contribute to any variation in the climate parameters of the region. The variations observed are on a regional scale and the control factors lie much beyond the small area considered for Quarrying. Hence no management measures are needed and proposed.

3.4.2.2 Air Environment The sources of air pollution in the region will be due to quarrying and the related transportation activities. The meteorology of the area becomes an important parameter in environmental issues in the mining settlements. Suitable measures to

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protect the inhabitants and environment against the dust and fumes emanating from vehicular movements are required to be taken. The dust generated is from the mine haul roads and drilling/cutting/loading sites. It is proposed to take up mitigative measures in the form of sprinkling water in the sensitive areas and also create green

belt along lease boundary to act as a dust barrier. The gaseous pollutants namely SO2

& NOx are below detection level. As stated earlier the gaseous pollutants in and around the quarry are well within the permissible limits There is no likelihood of the concentrations exceeding the standards as there is no dust emanating from the drilling & wire saw cutting units. There is no other factory or beneficiation unit in the lease area. However, gaseous pollutants will be monitored as per the requirement. The future quarrying operations are not expected to raise the concentration of the pollutants beyond prescribed limits, as the production capacity and equipment shall remain the same as at present. However, the following measures would be adopted to mitigate the SPM levels in ambient air. Dust particles, which are normally generated during quarrying operations, on becoming air borne lead to increase in SPM levels in the ambient air. Another source of dust generation is the transport of the material by trucks. Adequate control measures shall be taken up during quarrying operations as well as transportation. The control measures are: • Dust suppression by water injection while drilling. • Using sharp teeth for excavators would reduce dust generation. • Dust suppression by water spraying with tankers and sprinkling system would be adopted on roads used for transportation. • Afforestation around the quarry to filter out the dust and preventing it from reaching the residential areas would be undertaken. For dust suppression on the haul roads, sprinkling system along the permanent portions of the haul road will be adopted. In addition to the control measures adopted during quarrying and transport operations, reclamation of dumps and quarried out areas would be done with minimum gap between dumping/excavation and reclamation to fix the loose material and prevent dust getting airborne.

3.4.2.2.1 Dust Control The dust generated from loading and transport operations will be controlled by water spraying. For these purposes water tanker fitted with sprayer will be used at haul road, etc. Sprinkling water on the roads by tanker will be practiced. The water tankers to be deployed for dust suppression. The water availability is adequate & the applicant will provide structures for ground water recharging in their field to replenish the aquifer. The number of trips of tankers supplied to the mine measures the quantity of water supplied. The number of trips is recorded in a logbook every day, which will be duly certified by the in-charge so as to have control on the trips of water utilization. Further the green belt proposed all-round the Quarry lease boundary will act as a dust filter and arrest the spread of air borne dust on to the nearby agricultural lands and

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villages. The office complex is also suggested to be surrounded by green belt, to arrest the spread of dust to the other locations.

3.4.2.3 Noise Environment The haulage vehicles shall be maintained with proper lubrication, fitting of effective silencers and maintenance to reduce the noise. The proposed green belt around the lease area will help in reducing the noise level. The deployment of the machines for excavation, transport, dumping and other auxiliary operations has adverse impact on the noise levels within the lease area. However, in the proposed area, the noise level will remain the same as of the pre- quarrying stage. Additionally, due to the large distances of the quarrying area to habitation areas, there is negligible impact of the noise levels. However, the following measures are being taken to reduce the impact to the minimum. • Green belt around the periphery of the quarry to attenuate noise. • Tree would be planted on the side of the approach road to the quarry area. • Proper maintenance of noise generating machinery including the transport vehicles. • Provision of silencers to reduce noise generated by machines.

Table 3-76 Permissible Noise Exposure for different period of time Duration per day (Hours) Sound level dBA. 16 80 8 85 4 90 2 95 1 100 1/2 19/3 1/4 110 1/8 115

3.4.2.4 Water Environment It is proposed to use water for sprinkling over the roads for suppression of dust during summer. The major source of water pollution in open cast quarrying is the surface run-off carrying the fine silt. The problem is prevalent mostly in rainy season. For this control measures by way of providing check-dams along the boundary of the project site outside the lease area will be initiated and will be strengthened further and the lessee will also take up erection of retention walls along the dump toes, slopes & take up afforestation on the side of these retention walls to minimize the flow of silt. Drains should be constructed to channelize the water in loose soil areas to prevent erosion.

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3.4.2.5 Storm Water Management Check dams will be constructed to contain the surface run-off of the silt and sediments from the lease area during heavy rainy season. Garland drain around the quarry will be made to divert the water from working areas. The major cause of surface water pollution during the opencast quarrying activities of this quarry is the wash-off from the excavated areas and dumps. The program to prevent water pollution shall focus on controlling wash-off from these areas. Control measures have been proposed to check not only the wash off from the excavated areas and soil erosion but also uncontrolled flow of quarry water into the natural drainage. These measures are briefly discussed in the following paragraphs:

• A water gradient of about 1 in 200 shall be kept at every bench towards the inside of the bench to prevent formation of gully in the bench slopes and the soil being carried away by storm water. • Bunds will be erected on the outer edges of the dumps to prevent formation of erosion gullies along the dump slopes. Chutes shall be constructed by being local stone or masonry to guide the water from the dumps and prevent uncontrolled descent of water along dump slopes thus causing soil erosion. • The worked out quarry benches and dump slopes would be stabilized by planting appropriate shrub/grass species. • Loose material final slopes will be planted by making contour trenches at 2- m interval to check soil erosion due to rain. • Garland drains will be provided around the excavations, dumps and along roads to divert storm water from broken areas into the quarry sump where the water percolates into the ground due to porosity of building stone material. • During monsoon, the probability of water flowing into the working benches increases. Garland drains will be provided around the excavations to prevent storm water from catchments area coming in contact with freshly excavated areas. Making garland drain and diverting the water into the natural drainage channels shall prevent the inflow of rainwater into quarrying benches. Water from the garland drains shall be taken to settling pits to settle suspended solids before release into surface drainage. • All water channels/drains carrying rainwater from the quarry will be provided with check dams and settling pits to arrest the suspended solids, if required. With no major water body in the vicinity and the afore proposed management measures, there will be very marginal effect due to the operation of this quarry, if any, on the surface water quality as well as quantity in the catchments. • There are no wells or springs in the quarrying area. Since there is no scope of ground water sources drying up or any chance of harmful chemicals leaching from the quarry or dump, there is no chance of pollution or depletion of ground water. Hence, no control measures are necessary. Moreover, as explained in previous chapter quarrying could lead to enhanced recharge a positive impact.

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3.4.2.6 Land Restoration/Reclamation Land restoration or reclamation of the area is very essential in any mining industry. Proper measures adopted during restoration will control most of the adverse environmental impacts of Quarry and also improve the aesthetic beauty of the area. Due to the Quarry activities in this area the profile of the ground will change due to formation of pits. At the end of the Quarry operations, the top soil/mineral rejects will be utilized for back filling wherever suitable and rehabilitated.

3.4.2.6.1 Reclamation Schedule Green belt formation has been started all along the boundary and roads. All these areas that do not fall within quarrying related activity have been covered under green belt. The green belt is strengthened every year by additional plantation in the intermediate open patches. Starting from the northern portion, the green belt shall be extended towards southern directions along the east and west QL boundaries. The average width of the green belt shall be about 7.5 m in the north and about 7.5 m on the eastern and western flanks. The well-developed belt shall add to aesthetic value. The annual green belt coverage shall be about 0.02 acres with more emphasis on strengthening the green belt. The reclamation of dump shall be taken up in the future. The availability of areas for reclamation shall increase continuously, with the advance of quarrying and part of the quarry and dumps reaching their final positions. Any area achieving the final position shall be immediately taken up to reclamation. The steps of reclamation of dump shall include: 1. The steep areas of the final dumps shall be graded. It is proposed to keep the final slope to the natural angle of repose of the dumped material. 2. The retaining will built all along the dump toe shall be strengthened. 3. After grading of the final terraces, soil shall be spread uniformly over the area forming a thickness of 0.25 to 0.50 m. 4. The soil while spreading, shall be mixed with fertilizer, watered and planted with grass and shrubs for stabilization and binding the soil. 5. Along with sowing of grass for stabilization of the soil, pits shall be dug and trees planted. The complete procedure from preparing an area for reclamation, plantation and stabilization is expected to take about four years. The annual reclamation shall be at an average rate of 0.05 acre per year until ultimate pit of the quarry is achieved.

3.4.2.6.2 Back-filling/Dumping of Overburden For reclamation of benches, the overburden/rejects from quarrying shall be backfilled on the benches. A layer of about 0.5 m of the overburden shall be laid on each bench. This loose material will help in easy penetration by the roots in the initial years of plant growth.

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3.4.2.6.3 Preparation of Quarry Benches for Afforestation The quarry benches available for afforestation will be provided with a parapet (of local stone) of about 30-cm height at the edge of each bench. A 10 cm layer of topsoil shall be spread over the benches with a base layer of rejects thickness of about 0.2 m thick. The areas will be roughly leveled manually and divided into plots of different sizes and shapes depending upon the location.

3.4.2.7 Maintenance of Roads The roads constructed during quarrying shall be kept in good condition during the reclamation/afforestation period until the quarry is fully reclaimed and abandoned. The material required for planting trees such as saplings, manure, water etc. can be transported to the site by trucks/tractor-trailers/pipeline.

3.4.2.8 Topsoil Management The top soil in the quarrying lease area will be used for afforestation. The overburden is the mixture of stone fragments with soil. This is conductive for agriculture.

3.4.2.9 Plantation Plantation shall be done to prevent emission of dust from the quarry area. The aim of plantation of dumps and quarried out areas is to stabilize the land to protect it from rain and wind erosion, as the working areas contain broken material and fine particles. The plantation scheme shall broadly cover the following areas: • Green belt formation around the quarry • Plantation along roads • Reclamation of dumps • Reclamation of quarried out areas Apart from the green belt plantations for controlling fugitive emissions and noise, the plantation shall create an aesthetically pleasing site.

3.4.2.9.1 Plantation Species The plantation species have been considered keeping in view the following: Adaptation to the Geo-climatic conditions of the area. A mix of round, spreading, oblong and conical canopies, different heights ranging from 4 m to 20 m and preferably evergreen trees is selected. The species that have history of good survival and growth under similar site conditions shall be planted. The species proposed to be planted are given in table.

Table 3-8 Species proposed to be planted Sl.No. Tree Species Common Name 1 Azadirachta Indicia Neam 2 Alhizzia sp Siris 3 Dalhergia Sissoo Sisham 4 Cassia sp Amaltas 5 Pongamia pinnata Karnj

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The above species have been recommended by the Central Pollution Control Board in its guidelines for green belt formation and are adaptable to the geo-climatic conditions of the area. Plantation by direct seeding synchronous with the onset of rains for the green belt shall be started. This will involve preparation of local site with regard to water harvesting, soil and water conservation measures and weeding. It will give the initial advantage of time, saving by eliminating nursery, sapling transport and planting. It has the advantage of improving the form of the tree and its rooting pattern. The plantation is generally done using saplings procured from forest department nurseries.

3.4.2.9.2 Nursery Success of afforestation measures at site will depend on investigation of soil selection of suitable species and a good planting stock. For this reason, the saplings for plantation are brought from the nearby forest nurseries. The sapling requirement is met from the forest department. The saplings brought from the forest nurseries are directly transported to planting sites. Afforestation will be carried out in accordance with a timetable drawn up for sowing and plantation depending upon the afforestation requirements and species to be planted with regular guidance of authorities.

3.4.2.9.3 Planting Methodology The plantation site is prepared by digging the required number of pits. 30 cm diameter pits are dug at 3m interval up to a depth of 50 cm wherever possible. The healthy nursery raised saplings put in polythene containers are transported to the plantation sites in baskets. Planting is done soon after the first monsoon showers. After planting the saplings, the pits are refilled with soil mixed with 4 to 5 kg of FYM and 80 to 100gm of phosphate fertilizer. The soil around the plant is pressed with feet. The level of the refilled soil is kept about 5 cm below ground for water harvesting. The filled pit is mulched with dead leaves, vegetation or straw to minimize the evaporation losses. Watering is continued after plantation during dry spells. Watering is done manually. A water trolley supplies water in the plantation area. Cleaning and weeding is done twice during first and once during the following seasons. Planted area is inspected regularly and mortality rate assessed for each species. Fresh saplings are planted to replace the dead and decaying plants. The method adopted for fruit trees is same as given above. Manure, chemical fertilizer and insecticide are used more liberally, that is twice as much as for other trees. The frequency of weeding and cleaning is also increased to three in the first season and two in the subsequent seasons.

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Nothing is more discouraging to a tree seedling than being eaten. Thus, protection from grazing animals is essential. For the protection of saplings in open areas, barbed wire or fencing along with deputation of security personnel shall be made.

3.4.2.9.4 Stabilizing Planting: Construction of check dams is necessary for preventing the downward movement of solids, stabilization of planted vegetation and improving the water regime. The check dams will be constructed liberally and at appropriate places. The width of check dams will be 1.5 times more than the height and the wall of check dam. It shall be raised from the base ground level. The upper side of the check dam shall be vegetated by putting appropriate shrubs/plants.

3.4.2.9.5 Plantation Schedule: Keeping the master plan at abandoning stage in mind, the stage-wise plantation shall be done. Schedule of plantation of the total area in and around the quarry will be planted to be carried out in the manner given in Table.

Table 3-9 Schedule of Plantation Year No. of Plants Total Green Belt Reclamation 1 200 180 2 200 180 3 200 180 4 200 180 5 200 180

3.4.2.9.6 Provision of Green Belt along the affected area Development of the Greenbelt around the project site. The major pollutant is generation of dust. This is an effective way to check pollutants and their dispersion into surrounding areas. The degree of pollution attenuation by a green belt depends on its height and width, foliage surface area and density. The main objective of green belt is as follows: 1. Mitigation of impacts due to fugitive emissions caused by vehicles 2. Attenuation of noise levels 3. Ecological restoration 4. Creation of aesthetic environment

3.4.2.10 Control on Soil Erosion The only source of soil erosion is from soil dumps. Since there is no solid waste/overburden there will not be any effect and hence chances of soil erosion is negligible.

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3.4.2.11 Management of Socio Economic status The mining activity will improve the economic status of the people in the region. Continued Quarrying activities, will benefit the local people due to provision of more infrastructural facilities provided by the mining industry, as mining industry boosts up the local market, which will invite people from different places to install their ancillary units. Thus the population density may have some effect over traditional life style of the local people, and it may create scarcity of the essential commodities thus creating rise in prices. Adequate facility for drinking water, health, education, recreation and employment is provided to the workers and shall be continued.

3.4.2.12 Disaster Management Plan Disaster Management Plan is envisaged with a goal to prevent hazards and accidents at work places by careful design, operation, maintenance and inspection of the Quarrying machineries & equipment. All the quarry activities will be in accordance with the approved Quarrying plan and directives of Directorate General of Mines Safety. All the eligible employees will be sent to refresher courses from time to time on safety issues. The control measures will be adopted to take care of hazards/disasters that may occur during quarry operation. • Safety awareness through competitions, posters & organizing safety weeks every year • Firefighting & first aid provisions will be provided in mines office & quarry lease area. • All safety appliances to be made available to all the staff. • Proper maintenance of haulage roads

3.4.2.13 Occupational Safety and Health: Occupational safety and health is very closely related to productivity and good employer-employee relationship. The main factors of occupational health in quarries are fugitive dust and noise. Safety of employees during blasting operation and maintenance of quarrying equipment and handling of explosive materials will be taken care of as per the Quarrying Act. To avoid any adverse effects on the health of the workers due to dust, heat, noise and vibration, sufficient measures have been provided in the quarry project. These include: • Provision of wet drilling. • Provision of rest shelters for quarry workers. • Provision of personal protection devices to the workers. • Dust suppression on haul road. • First aid facilities in the quarry area.

3.5 Environmental Monitoring The Monitoring of pollutant in quarry will be as follows: • Air monitoring • Water quality monitoring

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• Noise monitoring • Soil testing.

Air-Monitoring Work zone ambient air monitoring in quarry area is conducted once in a month from the operations like Excavation, Loading, Transportation (Haul road), etc.

Water Monitoring Water samples are collected once in 3 months from the nearby village bore wells and analyzed. Additionally, water levels in these wells shall also be monitored regularly.

Noise Noise measurement of quarry equipment is done once in six months. Noise measurement will be taken before and after overhaul Noise levels at the lease boundary shall be monitored quarterly.

Soil Sampling: Soil samples will be tested before plantation, vegetation of the area. These areas shall be monitored every six months thereafter.

3.6 Environmental Management Cell The proponent has created a cell consisting of officers from various disciplines to co- ordinate the activities concerned with the management and implementation of the environmental control measures. The environmental management cell undertakes monitoring of pollution levels by measuring ambient air quality, water quality, noise levels etc., by appointing external agencies. The Environmental Management Cell co-ordinates with all the related activities such as collection of statistics for health of workers and population of the region, reclamation, afforestation and green belt development. The activities of environmental management cell are co-ordinate by the management itself.

Budget for Environmental Management Plan After an in depth study of the Environmental Management Plan, the project proponent may make estimates of expenditure on annual basis for the implementation of different environmental protection programme. The details of investment for procuring the equipment for successful environmental parameters and implementation of control measures are given approximately in below table.

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Table 3-10 Budgetary provisions for Environmental Management plan: Sl. Activity Proposed Unit Price Capital Cost Recurring No. Quantity (in Rs.) (Rs.) Cost/Yr.(Rs)

1 Afforestation/Green belt 200 Saplings/yr 1000/sapling * - 2,00,000-00 development 2 Barbed wire fencing 370 m*5 Nos = - 250/m 4,62,500-00 1. Barbed wire fence 1,850 2. Poles (for every 2m - 185 Nos 500/pole 92,500-00 distance) 3. Concrete and lime for 185x0.1=18.5 - 9,000/m3 1,66,500 filling pits m3 3 Drains 120 1,500/m 1,80,000 - 4 Water for Drinking, Dust 10.54 KLD 100/ m3 - 2,63,500-00 suppression, & Plantation 5 Periodic Medical Checkup & Frequency : 18,500/quarter - 74,000-00 PPE supplies Quarterly 6 Environmental Monitoring Frequency : 12,500/quarter** - 50,000-00 Quarterly 7 Fire protection Annual 50,000/annum - 50,000-00 8 CSR Annual - - 1,00,000-00 9 Miscellaneous costs Annual 50,000/annum - 50,000-00 Total 9,01,500-00 7,87,500-00

* Including transportation & plantation cost ** Including transportation charges *** 2 at North

3.7 Conclusions This investigation has been taken up to assess the quality and quantity of Building Stone available in the area granted. The quarrying tests so far made reveals that the material is good in quality and has good demand in local and foreign market. This quarry works is far away from the neighboring villages and not have any effect on the local environment.

Suggestions/Recommendations The Building Stone is very hard, compact and massive in nature. It is fine to medium grained. The material is having good market both local, it is recommended to develop the quarry systematically by using modern methods and machinery. Production will be stepped up gradually. This quarry will improve the status of the local people by providing them a better living. Even though there is no perceptible impact from the quarry activity on the environment of the region, it is imperative that mitigative measures have got to be implemented on full scale for creating environmental balance and maintain the

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ecology of the region. The following suggestions/recommendations are to be given merit in this regard. • As no control over wind can be exercised, the frequency of the dust suppression measures like constant watering of the haul roads shall be practiced. • Afforestation as envisaged in the Quarrying plan is to be carried out so that it not only enhances the green canopy but also stop the spread of dust particles and air borne pollutants. • Surface water conservation measures and groundwater recharge be given high priority.

Environmental Monitoring-Financial Implications After an in depth study of the Environmental Management Plan, the project proponent may make estimates of expenditure on annual basis for the implementation of different environmental protection programme.