Pre Feasibility Report

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

Granite Building Stone Quarry

EXTENT: 0.89.03 Ha In S.Y.No: 140/3-1 At Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala

Of Shri.N.V.Ashok Kumar Pallikizhakkethi (h), Mohanavilasom, Vettithitta post, Kollam district, Kerala state, Pin code – 689 696. Contact Number: 09947925002 Email: [email protected]

Consultant

AADHI BOOMI MINING AND ENVIRO TECH (P) LTD., (NABET Accredited EIA Consultant “A” Category) Accreditation No. NABET/EIA/1518/SA-034. No. 3/216, K.S.V. Nagar, Narasothipatti, Alagapuram -Post, Salem – 636 004. Tamil Nadu. Mobile: 98427 29655 Email:[email protected]. Website: www.abmenvirotech.com

Chapter Chapter name Page No. No.

1 Executive summary 2

2 Introduction 4

3 Project description 6

4 Site analysis 10

5 Planning brief 19

6 Proposed infrastructure 22

7 Rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) plan 24

8 Project schedule and cost estimates 25

9 Analysis of proposal 26

Chapter 1: Executive Summary

The proponent, Shri. N.V. Ashok Kumar applied for grant of lease for Granite Building Stone, over an extent of 0.89.03 Ha in S.Y.No 140/3-1 in Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala state.

Accordingly, Mining Plan is prepared under Rule 66 of Kerala Minor Minerals Concession Rules, 2015 and Minor Mineral conservation and Development Rule 2010 (Draft) and approved by District Geologist, Dept. Of Mining & Geology, Govt. Of Kerala, Vide Letter No: 833/DOPTA/M/18 dated 28.03.2018. As a statutory obligation this project need Environment clearance (EC) form DEAC/DEIAA, Pathanamthitta as per MoEFCC Notification S.O 141 (E) dated 15.01.2016, in view of lease area less than 5Ha and it falls under B2 Category.

Geological resource is estimated at 270006 MT and Recoverable reserves estimated as 137526 MT to a depth of 22m bgl after leaving necessary safety distance from the Quarrying boundary. Production schedule is proposed as 130650 MT for a period of five years or 26130 MT per annum.

Salient features of the project are as follows:

Table 1.1: Salient Features S. No. FEATURES DETAILS 1. Proponent details Shri.N.V.Ashok Kumar Pallikizhakkethi (h), Mohanavilasom, Vettithitta post, Kollam district, Kerala state, Pin code – 689 696. Contact Number: 09947925002 Email: [email protected] 2. Type of land Patta land 3. Survey number 140/3-1 4. Site Location Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala state 5. Type of Project Granite Building Stone 6. Mining lease area 0.89.03 Hectares 7. Production 26130 MT for a period of 5years (Avg) 8. Depth of Mining 24.5m depth from highest elevated area or 22m bgl 9. Water Table 12m bgl 10. Method of Mining Open cast semi mechanized mining 11. Category B2 12. Mining plan approval District Geologist, Dept. Of Mining & Geology, Govt. Of Kerala, Vide Letter No: 833/DOPTA/M/18 dated 28.03.2018 13. Period of Lease 5 Year 14. General conditions of None EIA notification, 2006 15. Man Power 13 persons

16. Water requirement Drinking and Utilities 2.5 KLD, Dust suppression and Green Belt 2.0 KLD. Total water requirement – 4.5 KLD Source: Mineral water industries by water canes. 17. EMP Cost Rs. 5.75 lakhs 18. Project Cost Rs. 74 lakhs 19. Nearest habitation Mangadu – 1.8km 20. Nearest Town Adoor – 7.7km (NW) 21. Nearest Railway station Kuri Railway Station – 10.5km - S 22. Nearest Airport Trivandrum International Airport – 72km (S) 23. Nearest Hospital Hospital, Enadimangalam – 3km (E)

24. Land use pattern of the core zone Area put on Total % S.N use at start of Head Area used at o of plan (Ha) the end of Use (Present) plan (Ha) Mine i) --- 0.54.83 62 working pit ii) Roads --- 0.02.50 2.4 Safety and iii) plantation --- 0.30.90 35.3 area Labour shed iv) --- 0.00.80 0.3 and office V) Virgin 0.89.03 ------Total 0.89.03 0.89.03 100

Chapter 2: Introduction of the Project

2.1. PROJECT PROPONENT

Name : Shri.N.V.Ashok Kumar Address : Pallikizhakkethi (h), Mohanavilasom, Vettithitta post, Kollam district, Kerala state, Pin code – 689 696. Contact : +91 9947925002 Email : [email protected]

2.2. LEASE AREA

Survey No. : 140/3-1 Village : Enadimangalam Taluk : Adoor District : Pathanamthitta State : Kerala

2.3. NATURE OF PROJECT

Mining would be carried out by opencast method by semi mechanized machinery and using Hydraulic excavator and tippers combination. The slope of the benches should not exceed 60° from horizontal but overall Pit slope shall be <45°. The plan period is for 5 years at a depth of 24.5 m from the highest elevated area or 22 m from the ground level. The reserves below this level shall increase the life substantially.

2.4. NEED / IMPORTANCE

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

2.5. DEMAND

As Building stone is a significant raw material in the construction sector, the demand exists in the market throughout the year. Thus quarrying of the mineral finds consumer easily in the local market.

2.6. IMPORT VS INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION

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

2.7. EXPORT POSSIBILITY

Not applicable since the project meets local demand only.

2.8. EMPLOYMENT The following manpower is proposed to look after and carry out the day today quarrying activities at the proposed production and also to comply with statutory provisions of MMR 1961. Management and supervisory personal: Mining Engineer/Mines Manager - 1 Person (First\ Second class Mines Manager Competency certificate holder) Mines Foreman (Foreman competency - 1 Person Certificate holder) Mining Mate (Mine Mate competency - 1 Person Certificate holder) Register keeper (Workman cadre) - 1 Person

The Mining Engineer so appointed should supervise day to day workings assisted by a Foreman. Wherever the workers are employed more than 10, a qualified Mining Mate should be appointed to supervise and control the workers. A register keeper shall also be appointed to keep and maintain the registers and records.

Skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled Lobours. Skilled Operator : 1 Person Semi-skilled Driver : 2 Persons Un-skilled Musdoors\ Labours : 3 Persons Cleaners : 2 Persons Register Keeper : 1 Person ------Management & Supervisory staffs : 4 ------Total 13 Persons ------

Chapter 3: Project Description

3.1. TYPE OF PROJECT

The project involves quarrying of granite building stones from the proposed area by adopting eco-friendly and safer techniques.

3.2. LOCATION

The area is represented by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58C/16, the location map is given in Plate 1 and figure 3.1.

Figure 3.1.: Location of the quarry

The Said Quarry area falls between the geographical Co-ordinates i.e. Latitude 09°7’39.48”N to 09°7’42.33”N and Longitude 76°47’49.22”E to 76°47’55.77”E. All the pillar co-ordinates are shown on Google Earth Image with lease boundary in figure 3.2.

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

3.3. ALTERNATIVE SITE

Since the project is site specific due to the availability of the minerals, no alternative sites proposed for this project.

3.4. PRODUCTION (SIZE OF OPERATION)

Table 3.1: Production proposed

Recovery Reject SECTION L (m) W(m) D(m) B.D Volume @95%(MT) @5%(MT) 25 35 2.5 2.5 5468.75 5195 273 50 35 7.5 2.5 32812.5 31172 1641 AB-X1Y1 42 21 7.5 2.5 16538 15711 827 27 6 7.5 2.5 3038 2886 152 12 21 3 2.5 1890 1796 95 AB-X2Y2 56 21 2.5 2.5 7350 6983 368 56 8 7.5 2.5 8400 7980 420 22 29 2.5 2.5 3988 3788 199 49 48 3.5 2.5 20580 19551 1029 AB-X3Y3 42 33 7.5 2.5 25988 24688 1299 34 18 7.5 2.5 11475 10901 574 TOTAL 137526 130650 6876

TOPSOIL

AB-X1Y1 51 38 1 1.5 2907 2907 AB-X2Y2 56 24 1 1.5 2016 2016 AB-X3Y3 50 50 1 1.5 3750 3750 GRAND TOTAL 146199 130650 15549

3.5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Mining would be carried out by opencast method by semi mechanized machinery and using Hydraulic excavator and tippers combination. Entire mineable reserves shall be mined out within one year as per production schedule. Mineable reserves is getting restricted due to the formation of benches, leaving of statutory safety distance of 7.5m inner boundary, mineral lock up in the benches itself, ultimate depth of mining, bench slope adopted etc. The conceptual mining plan has been prepared by observing the above mentioned factors and achieved the ultimate pit boundaries at the end of period of mining. The overall pit slope shall be less than 60° from the horizontal only. The recovery factor is taken as 95% from the top bench up to the bottom. The reserves below this level shall increase the life substantially.

The following machinery is proposed to be exclusively for the development and production work at this mine. The machinery is proposed to be purchased or engaged on hire basis.

3.5.1. Drilling Equipment

Drilling of shot-holes will be carried out using portable compressor with Jack Hammers. Depth of holes shall be 1-2m.The spacing shall be 0.75m and burden shall be 0.60m from the preface. To achieve a correct blasting geometry certain amount of trial blast is prerequisite to effect a perfect pre-determined fragmentation and fly rock control. In case of heavy blasting qualified mine manager has to be appointed for proper calculation of powder factor and control blasting sequencing and arrangement of explosives etc.

3.5.2. Loading Equipment

Loading of waste and reject materials shall be done by excavator into tippers from the working place periodically. The applicant is proposed to engage one hydraulic excavator and two tippers for internal transport of rejects from the working face to the dumps.

3.5.3. Transportation

Transport of Rejects and waste shall be done by Tippers of 10MT capacity.

3.6. RESOURCES

Total Geological resources (A) = 183121MT Mineral reserves blocked under Mine benches (B) = 27070MT Mineral reserves blocked in safety zone (C) = 18525MT

Then, Total Mineable/Recoverable reserves = A-(B+C) =27070-(27070+18525) =27070-45595 Mineable reserves calculated as =137526MT

3.7. WATER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT

Whole some drinking water shall be provided as per the Mines Rules, 1955. Quantity for drinking and utilities is 2.5KLD. Dust suppression and green belt of water is 2.0KLD.Minimum quantity of 4.5KLD has to be maintained as per the Rule. Drinking water is obtained by Mineral water industries by water canes. Dust suppression and green belt is obtained from water tank.

3.8. POWER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT

Electricity is not required as the mine will be working during day time only which does not demand artificial light. Fuel is required only for operating the machineries.

3.9. WASTE GENERATION

The waste to be generated shall be debris of portable size hard rock without any clay soil and connate water and therefore collapse of dumps is not possible for this mine.

Table 3.2.: Year wise waste generation Topsoil Overburden Building stone Year Total (MT) /Waste(MT) Rejects (MT) I 2907 ---- 1375 4282 II 5766 ---- 1376 7142 III ------1397 1397 IV ------1378 1378 V ------1350 1350 Total 8673 ---- 6876 15549

Chapter 4: Site Analysis

4.1. CONNECTIVITY The area is accessible from Pathanamthitta via Pathanamthitta-Kottarakara road to reach Adoor By 17 Km Further 7 Km to Reach Pattazhimuku , then further 5 km to reach Project site. NH(Punalur-Chenkottai) road is found about 35 Km and the SH(M.C Road) is the nearest state highway about 5 km. Features in the 300 m and 500 m buffer zone of the lease area is shown in figure 4.2. Pathanamthitta 10 Km Adoor 7 Km Pattazhimukku 5km Chayalodu Site Figure 4.1. Route

Figure 4.2. Geo-referenced Google Earth image around 300m and 500 m radius

4.2. LAND DETAILS Table 4.1. shows that the list of survey numbers and its extent. The lease area is Patta land. Land use pattern of the lease area is given in table 4.2.

Table 4.1.: Land Particulars Village Taluk District and S.Y.No Status of Area State Land Enadimangalam Adoor Pathanamthitta 140/3-1 Patta land 0.89.03 Kerala

Table 4.2.: Land use pattern of the Core Zone (Mining Lease area) Area used at the end S.No Head of plan period (Ha)

1 Mine working pit 0.54.83 2 Roads 0.02.50

3 Safety & Plantation area 0.30.90 4 Labour shed & Office 0.00.80

5 Virgin ------

Total 0.89.03

4.3. TOPOGRAPHY

The proposed area (Figure 4.3) applied for Quarry Permit which is elevated about 152-142m above mean sea level. The area is surrounded by rubber and common plants. The applied area consists of Granite Building Stone formation with some outcrops and Boulders exposed. Strike of the area is North -East direction and dipping towards North West direction. Drainage pattern is Dendritic. The rain water flows from North-East direction and water drainage plan with soak pit is proposed at Corner the proposed area to purify the water before percolating into the ground. Pathanamthitta has a moderate climate, more or less the same as is prevalent elsewhere in Kerala. The district experiences three distinct weather conditions: winter, summer and the monsoon. The winter season is experienced from December to February and summer season from March to May. There are two rainy seasons: The South- West monsoon (June to September) and the North-East monsoon (October to November). The South-West monsoon is usually very heavy. About 75% of its annual rainfall is received during this season.

Figure 4.3.: Photograph showing general view of the quarry

4.4. ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES

4.1. Air Environment

As there is no mining activity carried out now, no dust rise is observed. Only ambient baseline data is taken. Results are as given in table 4.3.

Table 4.3.: Air sample analysis report Sl. PARAMETERS PROTOCOL UNIT RESULT NAAQ No S 3 1 Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Envirotech Manual μg / m 22.60 60 2 Respirable Particulate Matter IS 5182 Part 23- μg / m3 54.30 100 ( PM10) 2006 3 3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) IS 5182 Part 2 -2001 μg / m 5.10 80 3 4 Nitrogen Dioxide ( NO2) IS 5182 Part 6-2006 μg / m 10.70 80 3 5 Ozone (O3) IS 5182 Part 9-2009 μg / m 31.60 180 6 Lead (Pb) IS 5182 Part 22- μg / m3 BDL 1 2004 (DL=0.1) 7 Carbon Monoxide (CO) (1 Hour IS 5182 Part 10- mg/m3 BDL 4 ) 2003 (DL=1.15) 3 8 Ammonia (NH3) Indophenol Method μg / m 16.20 400 9 Arsenic (As) IS 5182 Part ng / m3 BDL 6 22:2004 R.2009 (DL=1.0) 10 Nickel (Ni) IS 5182 Part ng / m3 BDL 20 22:2004 R.2009 (DL=0.1) 3 11 Benzene (C6H6) IS 5182 Part 11- μg / m BDL 5 2006 (DL=0.1) 12 Benzo (a) Pyrene IS 5182 Part 12- ng / m3 BDL 1 2004 (DL=0.1) BDL – Below Detectable Limit ; DL – Detection Limit The above results comply with NAAQS

4.4.2. Water Environment

Water table is located at a depth of 32m bgl. Water sample collected the mine working pit. Results as per the test report are given in table 4.4.

Table 4.4.: Water sample analysis report

As Per IS 10500:2012

PROTOCOL:

source

APHA 22nd

Sl.No UNITS

RESULTS Edition 2012

Requirement Requirement

PARAMETERS

the absence of of absence the

alternate alternate

(Acceptable limit) (Acceptable Permissible limit in limit Permissible pH value at 1. - 6.42 6.5 – 8.5 6.5 – 8.5 4500 H+ B 25oC <1.0 2. Turbidity NTU 1 5 2130 B

Electrical Micromhos/ 3. conductivity cm 94.0 - - 2510 B at 25oC Total IS:3025: 4. Suspended mg/l <1.0 - - P.17:1984:R.2012 Solids IS Total 2000 3025:P.16:1984:R 5. Dissolved mg/l 48.0 500 .2012 Solids

Total 6. Hardness as mg/l 14.0 200 600 2340 C CaCO3 Chlorides as 7. mg/l 12.0 250 1000 4500 Cl- B Cl Sulfates as 8. mg/l 1.50 200 400 4500 SO4 E SO4 Total Iron as 9. mg/l 0.06 0.3 0.3 3500 Fe B Fe Silica 10. (Reactive) as mg/l 7.0 - - 4500 SiO2 C SiO2

MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION Requirement as per IS Sl. 10500: 2012 Second Parameters Units Results Protocol No revision (Acceptable Limit) Total MPN/ Shall not be detectable IS 1622-1981 1 70 Coliforms 100ml in any 100ml Amd.4 RA 2009 MPN/ Shall not be detectable IS 1622-1981 2 E.Coli 30 100ml in any 100ml Amd.4 RA 2009

The above submitted water sample does not comply with drinking water specification as per IS 10500:2012 with respect to Microbiological Examination and Colour. So, it is not recommended for drinking purposes, but it can be used for other domestic uses.

4.4.3. Acoustic and Seismic environment

Sound measurement in the core and buffer area is done. The applied area is a fresh area and the Threshold sound level is reported as 45dB. Detailed measurement is given in table 4.5.

Table 4.5.: Sound measurement readings Sampling Noise Value Average Noise Value Limits as per KSPCB Location dB (A) dB (A) dB (A) (Day Time)

Fresh Area 39.4 Nearby Lease 38.1 39.80 75 40.2 41.8

4.4.4. Soil

Soil sampling was done as this mine and no dust rise is observed, that results shown in table 4.6. Dust fall data may be taken from the district observation for threshold values.

Table 4.6.: Soil analysis results S.No PARAMETERS RESULTS 1 pH value (10% Solution) 5.78 2 EC@ 25oC (Micromhos/cm) 50.0 (10% solution) 3 Moisture 14.80% w/w 4 Density 0.88g/cc 5 Texture Clay=17.11% :Sand=62.71%, Silt=20.18%, Sandy Soil

Chemical Parameters S. No PARAMETERS RESULTS 1. Alkalinity 0.0499%w/w 2. Calcium 0.48% w/w 3. Magnesium 0.38% w/w 4. Sodium 0.0126% w/w 5. Potassium 0.0024% w/w 6. Iron 128 ppm 7. Copper 36.0 ppm 8. Chlorides 0.0147 %

4.4.5. Flora and Fauna

Flora The applied area and the surrounded area are mostly covered with rubber tree, teak, coconut tree and banana. The photo of identified flora is given below in table 4.7. Identified fauna is given in table 4.8. Table 4.7: Flora Trees Sl.no. Name of trees Botanical Name Number Remarks

1 Rubber Hevea brasiliensis 600 Growing well 2 Teak Tectona grandis 64 Growing well 3 Coconut Cocos nucifera 30 Poor 4 Guvas Psi dium guva 13 Poor Shrubs Sl.no. Local Name Botanical Name 1 Aloe vera Aloe barbadensis miller

2 Arali Nerium oleander Herbs 1 Nilappala(asthma herb) Euphorbia hirta 2 Kattunmanjal(Wild turmeric) Curuma aromatica 3 Pachapalla Spermacoce latifolia

Fauna The fauna species observed around the project site is given below,

Table 4.8: Fauna Mammals: S.No. Local Name Botanical Name 1 Indian palm squirrel Funambulus palmarum 2 Wild Boar Sus scrofa 3 Rabbits Lepus curpaeums

Avian Fauna: S.No. Local Name Botanical Name 1 Black kite Milvis migrans 2 House crow Corvus splendens 3 Black drongo Dicrurus macrocercus

Butterfly/Insects: S.No. Local Name Botanical Name 1 Scorpion Scorpiones 2 Millipedes Diplopoda

4.4.6. Eco sensitive area

There is no major water body, seasonal odai or Nallah found within 1km radius of the lease boundary. Archaeological monuments, bridges, Theme parks, are also not located in the area. No reserve forest, wild life sanctuaries found within the 10 km radius.

4.5. CLIMATIC CONDITION

Pathanamthitta has a moderate climate, more or less the same as is prevalent elsewhere in Kerala. The district experiences three distinct weather conditions: winter, summer and the monsoon. The winter season is experienced from December to February and summer season from March to May. There are two rainy seasons: The South-West monsoon (June to September) and the North-East monsoon (October to November). The South-West monsoon is usually very heavy. About 75% of its annual rainfall is received during this season. Throughout the month of August daytime temperatures will generally reach as high as 39°C or 102°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 20°C, that's 68°F. The average daily wind speed in August has been around 8 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 5 mph, or 5 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 74 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 46 mph, or 40 knots.

4.6. INFRASTRUCTURE

4.6.1. Road

The mode of transport of the building stone granite produced and marketed is by road to various consumer destinations. Approach road is available from the lease area for transportation.

4.6.2. Power Supply

Since simple methods are adopted and the limited scale of activities involved in the quarrying, high tension electric power supply or huge workshop facility is not required.

4.6.3. Sanitary Facilities

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

4.6.4. First Aid Facility

Being a small mine First aid station as per provisions under Rule (44) of the Mines Rules 1955 will be provided with facilities as per the third schedule as prescribed. Qualified First Aid personnel should be appointed or nominated to attend emergency first aid treatment.

4.7. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Table 4.9, shows the existing infrastructures of nearby area.

Table 4.9.: Infrastructure nearby the lease area

Approximate S. Particulars Location Distance in No. Km 1. Post office Chayalodu 2 2. Town Adoor 12 3. Police Station Enathu 10 4. Fire Station Enadmangalam 3 5. Govt. Hospital Adoor 12 6. School Enadimangalam 3 Chayalodu 7. DSP Office 0.3 Gov.School Railway 8. Adoor 12 Station 9. Temple Enadimangalam 2.5 Nearest 10. Trivandrum 100 Airport

Chapter 5: Planning Brief

5.1. PLANNING CONCEPT

Excavation of building stone granite is planned and described in section 3.4 and 3.6. Proposed land is a Patta land which does not come under Residential, Forest or any other sensitive land classification. As a small project, it is not demanding any town or country planning. However, approach roads and haul roads will be laid for the transportation of excavated materials to the market and to the dump.

5.2. POPULATION PROJECTION

The proposed project will not affect the village population, and hence population projection is not significant. However, it provides occupation to about 13 persons of which 80% of them will be from the local villages. Other than mine employment, workshops, spare parts, tyres and tubes and related several self-employment opportunities.

5.3. LAND USE PLANNING

The present and proposed land use pattern is given in clause 24 of Table 1.1.

5.4. INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND

Labour shed, Surface latrines and urinals are required to be constructed for making easy accessibility from the working area. No other infrastructures required.

5.5. AMENITIES/ FACILITIES

List of equipments and materials required for drilling, loading, transporting is given in table 5.1., 5.2, 5.3 respectively. Table 5.1.: Drilling equipments Dia. Of Motive H.P. Type Nos. Size/Capacity Make Hole Power Hand held Jack Hammer 1 32mm Air 45 Atlas Copco Attachment with Rock Breaker 1 - - 80 EX110 Table 5.2.: Loading Equipments Size/ Capacity Motive H.P. Type Nos. Make (m3) Power Hydraulic TATA 2 0.70 Diesel 90 excavator Hitachi Table 5.3.: Transportation vehicles Type Nos. Size/ Capacity Make Motive Power H.P. Tipper 2 10 M.T TATA Diesel 120

5.6. HAZARDS AND RISK MANAGEMENT 5.6.1. Explosives Blasting is done by means of explosives which are hazardous during of handling, storage and blasting.

5.6.1.1. Storage and Handling Explosives are store as per the Indian Explosives Act, 1958 and the Explosive Rules, 1983. Necessary permissions should be obtained from the Joint Controller of Explosives to store and uses of explosives in the quarry in the magazine permit under Form - 23 or Agreement shall be made with holder of Form - 22 who can supply and fire explosives as per safety practices. However blasting in the mine or quarry shall be done as per the MMR, 1961 under the supervision of Mines Blaster certificate holder, appointed under Reg.160 of Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961.

5.6.1.2. Blasting Poorly designed shots can result in misfires early ignition and flying rock. Safety can be ensured by planning for round of shots to ensure face properly surveyed, holes correctly drilled, direction logged, the weight of explosion for good fragmentation. Blast design, charge and fire around of explosives should be carried out by a trained person.

5.6.2. Drilling Slipping and Falling of labours from the edge of a bench during drilling is possible. Part of training should include instructions to face towards the open edge of the bench so any inadvertent backward step is away from the edge. Suitable portable rail fencing which can be erected between the drilling operations and the edge of the mine can be provided. Attachment of a safety line to the drilling rig and provide harness for the driller to wear can be done. Newer drill machines are provided with cabin which controls noise level within cabins. Driller operators should be protected with ear protection.

5.6.3. Loading Possible risks during loading of mined rocks are falling of rock on the driver, plant toppling aver due to uneven ground, failure of hydraulic system, fires, fall while gaining access to operating cabin, electrocution in Draglines, failure of wire ropes in Dragline. In order to overcome these risks:

 Operator cabin should be of suitable strength to protect the driver in event of rock fall.  Electrical supply to dragline should be properly installed with adequate earth continuity and earth leakage protection.  Wire rope should be suitable for work undertaken and be examined periodically.  Ensure that loaders are positioned sufficiently away from face edges

5.6.4. Transportation Brake failure, lack of all-around visibility from driver position, vehicle movements particularly while reversing, rollover, Vibrations, Noise, Dust and improper / no signalling are some of the factors causing risk. This can be avoided by following measures:

 Visibility defects can be eliminated by the use of visibility aids such as closed circuit television and suitable mirrors.  Edge protection is necessary to prevent inadvertent movement.  Seatbelt to protect driver in event of vehicle rollover.  Good maintenance and regular testing necessary to reduce possibility of brake failure.  Avoid driving at the edge of roadway under construction  Heavy earth moving equipment and vehicle drivers and those giving signals should be well trained.

5.6.5. Unstable face Chances of Rock fall or slide exists. Regular examination of face must be done and remedial measures must be taken to make it safe if there is any doubt that a collapse could take place. Working should be advanced in a direction taken into account the geology such that face and quarry side remain stable.

5.6.6. General safety measures Provisions of the Mines Act, Rules and Regulations orders made there under shall be complied with, so that the safety of the mine, machinery and persons will be ensured. Permission, relaxation or exemption wherever required for the safe and scientific mining of the deposit will be obtained from the Department of Mine Safety.  Safety kits should be located in easily accessible place with major first aid materials in it.  Entry of any unauthorized person into mine and plant areas shall be completely prohibited  Arrangements for fire fighting in the mine’s office complex and mining area  Provision of all the safety appliances such as safety boot, helmets, goggles, ear plugs etc. shall be made available for the employees  Mining will be undertaken in coexistence with the requirements of the Mining Plan which shall be updated from time to time  Handling of explosives, charging and blasting shall be undertaken only by a competent person  Adequate safety equipment shall be provided at the explosive magazine  All the mining equipment shall be maintained as per the guidelines of the manufacturer

Chapter 6: Proposed Infrastructure

6.1. GREEN BELT Afforestation plan is proposed to develop a green belt around the mining lease area and the program of tree planning is given in table 6.1.

Table 6.1.: Afforestation Programme Rate of Year Place Types of Trees Number Survival I Lease boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 % II Lease boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 % III Lease boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 % IV Lease boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 % V Lease boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 %

6.2. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

6.2.1. CSR activities The proponent is proposed to spend CSR as per the Companies Act. He propose to spent CSR activities to the Panchayat for maintenance of road, street light, school sanitation etc.. as per the Companies Act 2013 and CSR Rules 2014.

6.2.2. Employment potential The proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas. Several shops and service providers shall grow in the public adjacent to mines. Schools and city development shall also be possible owing to the fact of economic growth in the village. This will result in following benefits - Improvements in physical infrastructure. - Improvements in Social Infrastructure. - Increase in Employment Potential - Contribution to the Exchequer. - Prevention of illegal mining. - During and Post-mining enhancement of green cover.

6.3. CONNECTIVITY

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

6.4. DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT

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

6.5. DRAINAGE PLAN

Rainwater will be properly routed such that not affecting the nearby water source. Garland drainage around dump shall prevent under wash of dump by hydrostatic pressure to be developed by surface water and control wash outs and collapse.

6.6. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste generation is as discussed in section 3.9.

6.7. POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE

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

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

In the event of closure of mine, the mine worker shall get alternate work like agriculture etc. No serious repercussions envisaged in the event of cessation of mining activity, as they will be provided employment in other mines belong to the company.

The mining operation was concentrated only in the mineral area over the entire lease area and some waste removal from these mines and dumped on the southern part of the area. No reclamation was made over the mined out area since the deposit persist at still at deeper levels. Being a site specific building stone excavation, the project does not involve displacement of any residents or public infrastructures. Thus resettlement is not proposed.

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

The project will commence only after obtaining Environment Clearance.

8.1 Project cost / investment

i) Land Cost : Rs. 18,00,000 ii) Machinery to be used : Rs. 50,00,000 iii) Building & Welfare amenities : Rs. 6,00,000 Total : Rs.74 lakhs

8.2 Expenditure

i) Personal protective equipment = Rs 1,00,000 ii) Environmental Monitoring = Rs 2,25,000 iii) Occupation Health = Rs 1,50,000 iv) Green Belt & Dust suppression = Rs 1,00,000 Total = Rs 5.75 lakhs

Chapter 9: Analysis of Proposal

The quarrying activities in this belt will benefit to the local people both directly and indirectly. The direct beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the mines as skilled and un-skilled workers.

There will be no environmental impact from the project since the scale of operation is very less. This operation doesn’t need relocation of any habitats.

We will maintain the infrastructures and provide development fee of 2.5% of the profit as per the Companies Act 2013 and CSR Rules 2014 to the local panchayat.

The mined out area shall be used partly for storage of rainwater. We shall plant sufficient number of trees around the lease boundary as well as along the village road to keep the environment green.

(Shri. N.V. Ashok Kumar) Project Proponent

Mr.S.Suriyakumar Signature of EIA coordinator (Mining) M.Sc., M.Phil, F.C.C. (Min) PGDBA, DIPC

Date: 29-03-2018 Place: Salem