1.0 Executive Summary

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Aji M Thomas at Sy. No. 381/1 pt, 381/3-1 pt and 384/4-1 pt of Chenneerkara Village, Kozhenchery Taluk, Pathanamthitta District Pre-Feasibility Report

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

S.No Particulars Details 1 Name of Project Proposed Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Aji M Thomas 2 Project Proponent Mr. Aji M Thomas, Mullamkuzhiyil House, Prakkanam P.O, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala State- 689 643. 3 Village Chenneerkara 4 Taluk Kozhenchery 5 District Pathanamthitta 6 State Kerala 7 Co-ordinates 1 N 9015’ 56.00” E 760 44’ 42.67” 2 N 9015’ 56.54” E 760 44’ 41.51” 3 N 9015’ 56.65” E 760 44’ 41.51” 4 N 9015’ 56.78” E 760 44’ 41.48” 5 N 9015’ 57.15” E 760 44’ 41.20” 6 N 9015’ 57.08” E 760 44’ 40.66” 7 N 9015’ 57.24” E 760 44’ 40.25” 8 N 9015’ 56.11” E 760 44’ 38.85” 9 N 9015’ 55.97” E 760 44’ 38.96” 10 N 9015’ 55.73” E 760 44’ 39.68” 11 N 9015’ 55.75” E 760 44’ 40.74” 12 N 9015’ 55.13” E 760 44’ 41.18” 8 Topography Hilly Terrain 9 Topo Sheet No 58C/11 10 Elevation The highest elevation of the Permit area is 92 m MSL and lowest elevation is 68 m MSL. 11 Mining Lease Area 0.4011 Ha 12 Production capacity Total production is 61940 MT for two years. Maximum production capacity of 35162 MT achieved in Second year 13 Extent of mechanization Semi mechanized Opencast Mining 14 Depth of Mining 34 m 15 Life of Mining 2 years 16 Water requirement & source 10 KLD from open well and Water Cans(Drinking) 17 Man Power requirement 16 18 Project Cost Rs 40,50,000/-

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19 Nearest Town Pathanamthitta- 6 Km 20 Nearest Railway Station Chengannur- 28 Km 21 Nearest Airport Thiruvanathapuram International Airport – 110 Km

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2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1 Identification of Project Proponent and project Proponent

Applicant Details Name and Address Mr. Aji M Thomas, Mullamkuzhiyil House, Prakkanam P.O, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala State- 689 643. Phone Number +91 9495067713 E-mail [email protected] Status Individual Type of Mining Open cast semi-mechanized Period of Mining The period of mining is required for 2 years

Mr. Aji M Thomas, residing at Mullamkuzhiyil House, Prakkanam P.O, Pathanamthitta District-689 643 has applied for grant of Environmental Clearance from the Hon’ble DEIAA, Pathanamthitta District for the proposed Granite Building stone located in Survey No. 381/1 pt, 381/3-1 pt and 384/4-1 pt over an extent of 0.4011 Hectares at Chenneerkara Village, Kozhenchery Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala for a period of 2 years.

2.2 Brief description of nature of the project Part of the proposed land is quarry Permit area and there is no vegetation in that area. The remaining land in the proposed land is mostly covered with native trees, shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers, bushes, etc. The topography of the area is hilly terrain. The highest elevation of the Permit area is 92m MSL and lowest elevation is 68m MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the Permit area is towards West side.

The reserves of the mining area is estimated by cross sectional method is as 86153 MT of Granite Building stone up to a depth of 34m from the hill top, having considered the depth of mining, recovery, safety barriers etc. The Recoverable reserves are estimated as 61940 MT of Granite Building stone.

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The recovery factor is taken as 95% from the top bench up to the bottom. Depth of mining is taken as 34m. The life of the mine is computed as 2 years. The life of the mine is computed as 2 year with a maximum production capacity of 37012 MT achieved in the second year.

2.3 Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region The major need of building stone is due to high compressive strength and durability (among the hardest, dimensional & structural stones) it can effectively withstand the vagaries of nature. Fine-grained granite is employed for ornamental and monumental. Works as well as for inscription purposes. The mineral –rich colours, and the hardness & density, makes its useful for many applications.

The proposed mining project will fulfill its end uses in buildings and constructions, bridges, paving, monuments and many other exterior projects. Polished slabs and titles are used in countertops, flooring, retaining walls and landscaping around a centre are used in countertops, flooring, retaining walls and landscaping around a centre fountain / pond, staircase and many other design elements (residential and commercial applications). It is also known as the maintenance – free stone.

The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas bring about gains in gross domestic product, ie. There is though a minor contribution by the proposed project but will add to the gains in G.D.P (Gross Domestic Product).

A total of 16 people will be employed in the mine. It will create employment (though marginally) for local population.

Applicant will pay royalty for the mineral produced from the mine, direct and indirect taxes will be paid thereby contributing to the regional revenue. The public revenue will further be put for infrastructure development and other sectors like health, education and social welfare.

2.4 Demand – Supply Gap Since it is main raw material in construction project. It is always in demand. So the proposed mining project will fulfill its end users in local market, as it is always in good demand in construction projects.

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2.5 Imports / Exports Building stone explored from the mines will be used in the local areas in construction activities like roads, building and railways. The mineral produced from the proposed mine will be sent to the crusher plant located near the quarry site for crushing it to required size before dispatching it to the end use.

2.6 Export possibility No export businesses are taken in this project.

2.7 Domestic/ export markets The rough stone produced will be sold in local market, which is in turn used for construction purposes.

2.8 Employment Generation due to the project Around 16 employees will be engaged in the mines after the expansion and required manpower for mining operation is given in Table 2 – 1.

1. Skilled Operator 2 No. Mechanic 1 No. Blaster/Mat 1 No. 2. Semi – Driver 6 Nos skilled 3. Unskilled Musdoor / 2 Nos Labours Cleaners 2Nos Office Boy 1No 4. Management & Supervisory 1No. staff Total = 16 Nos

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3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Type of Project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any: There is no interlinked project proposed along with this proposal.

3.2 Location (map showing general location, specific location, project boundary) with coordinates The mine lease area is covered under Survey of India (SOI) Topo sheet No: 58 C/11

Project Site

Table 3-1 Environmental Setting

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Description Details Site Location Chenneerkara Village, Kozhenchery Taluk, Pathanamthitta District. Survey Nos 381/1 pt, 381/3-1 pt and 384/4-1 pt SOI Topo sheet 58 C/11 Elevation The highest elevation of the Permit area is 92 m MSL and lowest elevation is 68 m MSL. Nearest City Pathanamthitta – 6.0 km Nearest Highway NH 183A – 2.2 kms Nearest Railway Junction Chengannur– 28 Km Nearest Airport Thiruvanathapuram International Airport–110 km Nearest Water Bodies/River/Sea Pampa River– 8.7 km Archaeologically important places None within the study area National parks/ Wildlife Sanctuaries None within the study area Reserved/ Protected Forests None within the study area Seismicity Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as par BMTPC,Vulnerability atlas Seismic zone of India IS:1893-2002. DefenceInstallations None within the study area

PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS GENERAL VIEW OF THE AREA

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3.3 Details of alternate sites considered No alternative sites considered, the proposal is mining project and it is site specific.

3.4 Size of magnitude of operation Extent of the mining lease area is 0.4011 hectares. The reserves of the mining area is estimated by cross sectional method is as 86153 MT of Granite Building stone up to a depth of 34m from the hill top, having considered the depth of mining, recovery, safety barriers etc. The Recoverable reserves are estimated as 61940 MT of Granite Building stone.

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The development involves only removal 1m of top soil and rejects of some fines and waste rocks to be generated out of production. About 5% of total excavation is estimated to be the rejects/waste to win the saleable Granite Building stones. The proposed rate of production of Granite Building Stone is about 61940 MT for the two years.

Table 3-2: Year Wise Production Plans

Average Production per Top Rom ore/ Saleable Mineral Year Day (260 working days Soil Mineral ore/Mineral Rejects per year) First 3670 28188 26778 1409 103 Second --- 37012 35162 1851 135 Total (MT) 3670 65200 61940 3260 Total (M3) 1835 26080 24776 1304

3.5 Project description with process details

The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi- mechanized method. The detail of the process is given below:-

3.5.1 Proposed mining method

Open cast method of mechanized mining will be adopted to extract rough stones of required size from the mine area. While opening a new mine, several long term aspects of mining should be considered like semi –permanent roads, planning the development work, formation of working faces, approach roads to various benches for movement of dumpers, selection and recruitment of man power, machineries, construction of infrastructures, selection of dump sites, stacking yards for undressed blocks, finished products and other facilities.

3.5.1.1 Project Description with process a details (A Schematic Diagram / Flow Chart showing the Project Layout. Components of the Project etc should be given.

The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi –mechanized method. The process flow diagram given n below depicts the mining process:-

Quarry Drilling Blasting Loading Transportation Transportation

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Drilling

Drilling of shot-holes will be carried out using compressor and Jack Hammers combination. Depth of holes shall be 1-2m bench height 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. Details of drilling equipments are tabulated below

Type No Dia of hole Size/Capacity Make Motive Power H.P Jack Atlas copco 2 25.5 mm Hand held Diesel 60 Hammer 2 Nos

Blasting

The massive formation shall be broken into pieces of portable size by drilling and blasting using jack hammers and shot hole blasting. Powder factor of explosives for breaking such hard rock shall be in the order of 6 to 7 tonnes per Kg of explosives.

Diameter of the hole : 33 mm Spacing : 0.75m Burden : 0.5m Depth : 1 to 1.5m Charge / Hole : 0.125kg/ stick, 3 stick/ Hole = 0.375Kg Pattern of hole : ZigZag Inclination of hole : 920 from the horizontal. Quantity of rock broken : 0.5 x 0.75 x 1.5 x 2.5 = 1.406 MT

Blasting efficiency @ 90% : 1.406 x 90% = 1.2654MT / hole

Loading Loading of waste and Granite Building stone shall be done by Excavator into 10 tonners tippers from the working place periodically. Such waste and Granite Building stones shall be dumped in the site earmarked for dumping as shown in the Plates. The applicant is proposed to engage two Hydraulic excavators and two hydraulic rock breaker with 1.20 M3 capacity

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and four tippers of 10 tonnes capacity for internal transport of rejects from the working face to the dumps. The details of the loading equipments are shown below.

Type Nos. Bucket Capacity (MT) Make Motive H.P. Power Hydraulic Volvo/ 2 1.20 M3 Diesel 180 Excavator CAT

Transportation Transportation of Rejects and waste shall be done by Tippers of 10 Tonnes capacity as shown in section 5.1 of Mining plan.

Type Nos Size / Capacity Make Motive power H.P. Tipper 4 10 M.T TATA Diesel 110

3.5.1.2 Open Cast Mining

The mining will be done by open cast semi mechanized method. The bench height and width will be 5m. Shovel dumper combination is used for mucking, loading and hauling to the disposal points. Excavated material is conveyed to the stone crusher located inside the quarry site for further processing. The ultimate depth of the mine workings is estimated to reach up to 34 m.

3.5.1.3 Salient features of Mining Method

The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast mechanized method. The salient features of proposed mining methods are listed below:

 The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 5m.  The exploitation of mineral is being done in average depth of 34 m at conceptual phase.  Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed 600 from vertical.  Haul road will be developed up to point of loading.  Transportation of the mineral from pit-mouth to destination will be by tippers / Trucks (10MT capacity)

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3.5.2 Mode of Working

It is a semi mechanized quarrying operation using shot hole drilling with the help of compressor and jack hammers, smooth blasting ,block lifting and waste removal using Hydraulic excavator and loaded directly to the tippers and transported to the crushing plants into required size in the crushing plants from 75mm jelly to 10mm chips.

3.5.2.1 Bench design parameters and fencing

While developing a top soil bench, a height of 5m and width not less than the height. The rough stone working benches shall be 5m height as equal to the height of the excavator boom and width more than 6m for safe movement of machineries and slope shall not be more than 600.

S2 fencing (without closing or gate) shall be constructed at the top of high benches from inadvertent entry of persons or cattle fields. In case of road closing or entry of pit G1 fencing (parapet) should be formed as a safe practice to control tress passes.

3.5.3 Proposed Bench Height and Width

As per reg. 106 (2) (b) of MMR, 1961, the bench height is designed as 5m and width as 5m but in the case of non-moving permanent stable benches the width shall be less that 5m due to lack of space for development. The bench height is designed equal to height of boom of the excavator. In this connection, the applicant should obtain necessary permission from DGMS whenever he deviates from the standard norms of bench design.

3.6 Conceptual Mining Plan

Conceptual plan is prepared with an object of Two Years of systematic development of bench layouts, selection of ultimate pit limit, depth of mining and ultimate pit slope, selection of sites for construction of infrastructures etc.,

Ultimate Pit Dimension: The ultimate pit size is designed based on certain practical factors such as the economical depth of mining, safety zones, permissible area etc., The Ultimate pit of the mine is given as under.

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ULTIMATE PIT DIMENSION Bench Length(m) Width(m) Depth(m) I 38 14-25 14 II 56 25-30 5 III 49 17-29 5 IV 22 28 5 V 15 10 5 TOTAL 34

However during extraction of blocks each bench will be of 5m height and 5m width for proper quarrying. The quantum of excavation is estimated as 61940 MT to a depth of 34 m from the surface. Of which the waste and rejects up to the ultimate pit limit is estimated as 6930 MT. Entire quantity of excavated soil and rejects shall either be back filled or used for plantation as described in detail below.

DUMP DIMENSION VOLUME (MT) Top Soil Along Plantation 3670 Reject with back filling 3260 (29 x 24 x 1.87356 x 2.5) TOTAL 6930

Reserves = 61940 MT. Total Volume of Excavation up to = 6930 MT. Ultimate pit Limit up to 34 m from the top.

3.7 Raw material required along with estimated quantity

No raw material is required; project is for mining of rough stone. The extracted rough stone shall be sent to the crushed through tippers and from there to end uses.

3.8 Resource optimization / recycling and reuse envisaged in the project

Humus top soil shall be used for rehabilitation and afforestation purposes. In case of steep slopes, fencing shall be made to control, inadvertent entry of animals and local persons. Excavated waste material will be refilled in the lowest benches to avoid water storage. No major dumps, however plantation shall be made over small dumps to prevent soil erosion/wash outs and help ecological balance.

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The present mining is proposed to an average depth of 34 m. The mined out area will be fenced on top of open cast working with S1 fencing. Low lying areas with water logging shall be used for fish culture. No immediate proposals for closure of pit as the Granite Building stone persist still at deeper level. The area applied for quarry Permit was already held under Permit and the land was disturbed by earlier quarrying. The land ecology shall be preserved during Mine closure by proper terracing and stabilization with plantations.

i. Availability of water its source, energy/ power requirement

Water requirement for the project is mainly for maintaining the Domestic, Drinking Purpose, green belt and also for sprinkling on the haulage roads to mitigate dust emissions. Total water required for the mine will be met from Rain water collected in the pit in future and for domestic, dust suppression and green belt development purpose it is proposed to make use of open wells. Water cans will be provided for drinking purpose. The power supply is not required as crusher is not proposed in the quarry site, in other ways mining operation will be carried out only in day time

Table 3.3. Water requirements

S.No Particulars Quantity in KLD 1 Domestic and Drinking Purpose 2 Dust Suppression & Water sprinkling 2 8 and Green Belt development Total 10

The ground Water table is located at a depth of 35-40m from the surface in the open wells in the neighbor area. Water drawn from the tube and open wells are potable and the villagers are using such water for a long period. No adverse health hazardous was reported due to quality of water like flurosis. TDS, COD, BOD, Salinity, hardness etc have to be tested by the applicant within one year for consumption of water by the mine workers one sample each from open and tube wells. Mean while mineral water shall be supplied in cans for drinking purposes.

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ii. Quantity of wastes to be generated and scheme for their management /disposal

The development involves only removal rejects of some fines and waste rocks to be generated out of production. About 5% of total excavation is estimated to be the rejects/waste to win the saleable Granite Building stones. The proposed rate of production of Granite Building Stone is about 61940 MT for Two Years, of which the waste and rejects up to the ultimate pit limit is estimated as 6930 MT.

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4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity

Mine area is well connected with roads. The NH183A and the state highway SH7 is at an aerial distance of 2.2 and 1.8 km from the project site respectively. The nearest Railway station is Chengannur Station at a distance of 28 Km. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport at a distance of 110 kms. Pampa River is at a distance of 8.7 km in North West direction. Infrastructure facilities like post & telegraph office, telephone, police station, hospital etc are nearby the vicinity.

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4.2 Land Form, Land Use and Land ownership

The Permit Area does not involve any forest, agriculture or grazing land. The land is patta land, the land is not viable for agricultural purpose.

4.3 Topography / Drainage Pattern

Part of the proposed land is fresh permit area and there is no vegetation in that area. The remaining land in the proposed land is mostly covered with native trees, shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers, bushes, etc. The topography of the area is hilly terrain. The highest elevation of the permit area is 92 m MSL and lowest elevation is 68 m MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the permit area is towards West side.

The ground Water table is located at a depth of 35-40m the surface in the open wells in the neighbor area. The aquifer is hard rock fracture controlled seepages.

The temperature is more during the months of March to May and is less during December and January. Annual temperature of the region is reported to be minimum 22.6°C to 25.5°C

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maximum temperature range from 28.5°C to 32.7°C during summer. Average rain fall of the district 3133 mm in a year. The south - west monsoon from June to September contributes nearly 56.8% of the total rainfall. The northeast monsoon season from October to December contributes about 21.7% and balance 21.5% is received during the month of January to May pre-monsoon showers.

4.4 Flora and Fauna:

Vegetation in the applied area for quarry Permit but the surrounding area is composed of rubber, oak trees. Density is about 1000 trees per Hectare.

4.4.1 Trees:

S.No. Name of trees Botanical Name Remarks 1 Rubber Heveabrasiliensis Growing well 2 Teak Tectonagrandis Growing well 3 Coconut Cocosnucifera Poor

4 Jack Tree Artocarpus Poor

4.4.2 Shrubs:

S.No. Name of trees Botanical Name 1 Aloe vera Aloe barbadensis miller

2 Arippoochedi Lantana infortunatum

4.4.3 Herbs:

S.No. Name of trees Botanical Name 1 Korai Elacocarpusaerratas 2 Thumbai Leucasaspera 3 ThottaVaadi Mimosa Pudica

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4.4.4 Fauna:

Sl.No. Name of Animals Zoological Name 1 Ant Hymenopetrousformicidae 2 Frog AnuraRanidae 3 Dog CannisFamiliaris 4 Mouse RodentiaMuridae 5 Rabbit RodentiaRattus 6 Scorpion Archinida Scorpionida 7 Lizard SauriaLacertidae 8 Squirrel RodentiaSciurus

S.No. Name of Birds Zoological Name 1 Crow CorvousCorone

2 Crane GruidaeGruiformes

3 Cuckoo CuculidaeCuculiformes

4 Dove ColumbidaeColombiformes

5 Sparrow Ploceidae Passer

6 Owl NocturnalisStrigiformes

7 Parrot PhaethontidaePsittaciformes

4.5 Infrastructure

Since the scale of operation is very small and total employment is only 16 employs hence infrastructure are not required minimums infrastructure like rest shatter, toilet are provided at site.

4.6 Existing Infrastructure

There is no existing infrastructure inside the proposed mining lease area

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5.0 PLANNING BRIEF

Year wise excavation plan of rough stone, are already provided in the earlier sections.

5.1 Planning Concept

Not applicable

5.2 Population Projection

About 16 workers will be employed; they will be from local area.

5.3 Land Use planning (breaking along with Greenbelt etc)

Table 5.1 Existing Land Use pattern

The Existing land use pattern is previews mining years given in a tabular form as below, PERCENTAGE OF NO LAND USE EXTENT (HA) USE 1 Mining area --- 0.0% 2 Road 0.0020 0.50% 3 Safety and Plantation area 0.1873 46.70% 4 Virgin 0.2118 52.80% Total 0.4011 100%

The Proposed land use pattern is given in a tabular form as below

EXTENT PERCENTAGE OF NO LAND USE (HA) USE 1 Mining area 0.2088 52.05% 2 Road 0.0050 1.25% 3 Safety and Plantation area 0.1873 46.70% Total 0.4011 100%

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5.4 Amenities / Facilities

a. Drinking Water Whole some drinking water shall be provided as per the Mines Rules, 1955. Quantity for Drinking and utilities is 2 KLD. Quantity required for dust suppression and Green belt is 8 KLD. Minimum quantity of 10 KLD is required. Drinking water will be obtained as water cans from the drinking water suppliers. For dust suppression and green belt, water is obtained from the open wells/ storm water reservoir of proponent site.

b. Sanitary Facilities Semi permanent latrines & urinals shall be maintained at convenient places for use of labors as per the provisions of Rule (33) of the Mines Rules, 1960 separately for males and females. Washing facilities shall also be arranged as per rules (36) of the Mines Rules, 1960.

c. 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.

d. Labour Health As per Mines Rule, Periodic medical examination has to be arranged for occupational health once in a year in addition to attending medical treatment of occupational injuries under the Rule 45 (A). MR. 1960.

e. Precautionary safety measures to the Labourers Safety provisions like helmet, goggles, safety shoes, Dust mask, Ear, muffs etc have to be provided as per the circulars and amendments made for Mine labours under the guidance of DGMS being a mechanized operation. Necessary training will be conducted once in a year to all the employee with the help of qualified and experienced officers to train about the safe and system at quarrying operation.

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6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE Infrastructure facilities are in the form of first aid room, drinking water will be provided in the mine. The building is semi – permanent nature and there will not be any problem in dismantling them during the closure of mine. The mine roads are also semi permanent nature and hence will not be any impact after the closure of mine.

6.1 Residential Area No residential area is proposed at mine.

6.2 Green belt Trees like Rosewood, Jack tree, Manjakadambu, Anjili, Pala, Teak, Rubber etc,, will be planted along the lease boundary and avenues as well as over non active dumps at a rate 100 trees per annum with an interval of 5m. The rate of survival expected to be 80% in this area.

6.3 Social Infrastructure

6.3.1 Employment generation Measures to improve the socio economic conditions of the area:  Local people (16) will be employed on priority basis as per their skills.  Direct and indirect development of the society.  Medical facilities to the workers employed at site.

6.3.2 CSR Activities As part of our Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) activity for this project, we plan to carry out some activities in various sectors such as Environmental Sustainability, Educational Promotion, Healthcare and various Social aspects.

6.3.2.1 Promotion of Education To improve the infrastructure facilities, the project will support Schools near to our project like renovation of existing buildings, sanitary facility, facilitation of drinking water, supply of books & journals, computer and etc, A. The project can start a scholarship & sponsorship programme for children of nearest Govt. School that are from economically backward families.

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PARTICULARS CALCULATION TOTAL TYPE OF AMOUNT EXPENSE Scholarship for children 1000 X 5 5,000 Recurring from economically back ward families School Kit (Bag, 1000 X 5 5,000 Recurring Uniform etc) TOTAL 10,000

B. To improve the infrastructure facilities, the project will support Govt. School near to our project area.

PARTICULARS TOTAL AMOUNT TYPE OF EXPENSE Water Purifier 10,000 Non Recurring Books for Library 5,000 Recurring TOTAL 15,000

6.3.2.2 Environmental Sustainability

 The project can plant 100 saplings in the region in association with various schools and clubs. This will help to aware children and public about the importance of nature Particulars Calculation Total Amount Saplings 50 X100 5,000 Protection Net 100 X 100 10,000 Maintenance 25 X 100 2,500 Working cost 5,000 TOTAL 22,500

6.3.2.3 Health Care

 The project proponent can conduct medical camp in association with nearby Hospital

Particulars Total Amount Type of Expense

Medical camp 20,000 Recurring TOTAL 20,000

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6.3.2.4 Social Aspects

 The renovation of village Road or Bus shelters. This initiation will improve the basic infrastructure of the area

Particulars Total Amount Type of Expense Road Renovation/Maintenance 50,000 Non-Recurring of bus shelter TOTAL 50,000

6.3.3. Utilities

The list of machineries proposed to deploy in rough stone mine is given as below

Table 6-1 : List of Machineries S.No Machine Type Required Nos Size / Capacity 1 Jack Hammer 2 25.5mm Dia 2 Hydraulic Excavator EX200 2 1.20 M3 or CAT 3 Tippers / Trucks 4 10 M.T

6.4 Environment Management Plan

6.4.1 Water Pollution Management

Domestic effluent sent to septic tanks followed by soak pit. The mining project requires continuous supply of water for various purposes during mining, plantation etc. apart from drinking water supply. The main source for water pollution in open cast mining is the surface runoff due to rainfall. There will not be any mine discharge during dry weather season. There may be accumulation of rain water during monsoon season, which contains fine salt. This will be treated in settling pits created during excavation. This de-silted water will be used for plantation and dust suppression.

6.4.2 Air Pollution

Periodically air samples will be collected and tested in the laboratory. Air or dust expected to be generated from drilling process, hauling roads, places of excavation etc.., will be Suppressed by periodical wetting of land by water spraying.

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The following steps will be taken for suppression/control of dust. a) During drilling operation  Sharp drill bits will be used for drilling.  Wet drilling arrangement will be provided in operating drill machines.  Closed cabin will be provided in drill machines. b) During blasting operation  Blasting will be done in controlled manner so that dust generation is minimized.  Experienced and Competent persons will carry out blasting and precautions laid down under MMR - 1961 and circulars issued by DGMS from time to time will be followed. 6.4.3 Noise Impact Assessment Quarrying of Granite Building stone will be carried out by drilling and blasting by using low power explosives, and hence, noise level monitoring will be carried out to check the noise level in and around the quarry site. The following steps will be taken for suppression/control of noise.  Drilling will be done with sharp drill bits, which reduces generation of noise during drilling.  Controlled Blasting will be carried out to minimize noise generation. Blasting will be done in day time.  Blasting with optimum charge per hole and use of milli-second delay detonators reduces generation of noise.  In order to reduce the effect of noise pollution, earmuffs will be provided to all operators and employees working at mining site as a safety measure.  Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals will be done to reduce generation of noise.

6.4.4 Solid Waste

The wastes are generated during the mining plan period is about 6930 MT, will be proposed to Dumping to the lease area. Dumping area Dimensions are given below:

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Dump Dimensions:

DUMP DIMENSION VOLUME( MT) Top Soil Along Plantation 3670 Reject with back filling 3260 (29 x 24 x 1.87356 x 2.5) TOTAL 6930

The total waste generated during the mining period is about 6930 MT, is proposed to be back filled over the permit area.

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7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

The quarry location is a non agricultural hilly terrain and there is no any human settlement within the quarry area. The nearest public buildings / settlements is at Cheekkanal which is at an aerial distance of 0.4 kms towards west of the quarry area. Hence there is no rehabilitation and resettlements are required.

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8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATE

Infrastructure facilities are in the form of first aid room, labour sheds, sanitary facilities etc,. The mine roads are also developed as semi – permanent nature. No major construction activity involves.

8.1 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project

The estimated cost of the project is approximately Rs.40.50 Lakhs

a) Fixed Asset Cost i) Land Cost : Rs 8,00,000 ii) Refilling / Fencing : Rs 30,000 iii) Laborers Shed : Rs 50,000 iv) Sanitary facility : Rs 20,000 v) Other items : Rs 30,000 vi) Total Rs 9,30,000/-

b) Operational Cost: i) Machinery cost : Rs. 30,00,000/-

c) EMP Cost: i) Drinking water facility for the laborers : Rs 20,000 ii) Sanitary arrangement : Rs 20,000 iii) Safety kits, : Rs 20,000 iv) Dust control : Rs 30,000 v) Afforestation etc. : Rs 30,000 Total Rs 1,20,000/- Total Project Cost : Rs 40,50,000/-

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9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPORSAL ( FINAL RECOMMENDATION)

The Building Stone quarry plan has been approved by Department of Mines and Geology for a proposed total capacity of 61940 MT of Granite Building stone for two years. The financial estimates reveal high rate of returns. The project is economically viable. The estimates have also taken into consideration the occupational health and safety expenses, environmental protective measures, social welfare activities etc., Considering all the above aspects, we request you to accord Environment Clearance for this project at the earliest. Duly filled Form-1 M, Pre Feasibility Report, District Survey Report and Approved Mining Plan are prepared and annexed with this document.

Project Proponent (Along with name and address)

Mr. Aji M Thomas, Mullamkuzhiyil House, Prakkanam P.O, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala State- 689 643.