II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

CHECK LIST FOR MINING PROJECT SEEKING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

Documents Required for EC by SEIAA- Slno Description Kerala

1(a) Mining of minerals. Category B2, 1. Category/Sub category & Schedule Mining Lease area between 0 to 50 ha.

Form I Yes, enclosed Questionnaire for mining projects Yes, enclosed 2. Pre-feasibility report Yes enclosed Environment Management Plan Yes enclosed

Whether the project site falls within ESZ-1 of The project area does not fall under 3. WGEEP report ESZ-1 of WGEEP report and ESA of HLWG. Hence not applicable a) Sale Deed copy of all survey no in the proposal enclosed. b) Copies of tax receipt & possession 4. Proof of ownership of land certificate enclosed c) The entire Lease area of 2.4823 Ha is private patta Land. d) Consent letter from other land owners for quarrying purpose is enclosed. 5. Proof of authorized signatory Yes, enclosed

6. Cadastral map duly signed by Village Officer Yes, enclosed

7. Area survey plan & Location Map approved Yes, enclosed by Village officer Recent Photographs of the project site with 8. Yes, enclosed digital dates

Panoramic view of the site /Google image Yes, enclosed 9. with date GPS readings in WGS 84 datum Yes, enclosed

10. Distance of the mining area from the nearest More than 300m from the lease human settlement boundary

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

The proposed mine lease area is Private 11. Right & Nature of land (as per records) patta Land in possession of private parties.

12. Is the property forest land/govt. land/own land Rent Land owned by private party

13. Is the mine lease area less than 5Ha Yes

14. Extent of area in m2 2.4823 Ha

15. Proposed production capacity 155378 TPA

16. Expected Life of the mine (years) 12 years

17. Ultimate depth of mining 100 m. MSL

18. Quantity of topsoil estimated to be removed 8754 Tons

19. Method of mining Open cast

20. Underground mining if any proposed No

21. Analysis reports from accredited laboratories Yes, enclosed

22 Accreditation certificate copy of laboratory Yes, enclosed

22. Addressing power management Yes provided

23. Waste management proposals Yes provided

24. Mined area management Yes provided

a) Attested true copy of NABET /RQP Yes provided accreditation certificate

b) Accreditation with serial number of QCI / 25 RQP certificate Produced NABET

c) Undertaking responsibility for the proposal Yes provided submitted

1. Constitution of Affidavits 26. Environment Monitoring Yes provided for: Cell

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

2. Providing fire fighting Yes provided system 3. Providing systems to Yes provided minimize dust emissions 4. To provide adequate safety measures for the construction Yes provided workers during the construction phase

5. To upload the following in the website of the project: a) EC order b) Status of compliance of the stipulated EC conditions Yes provided c) Results of monitoring data and update the same periodically AND d) Send the copy of the EC to the LSG concerned 27. Proposals for Corporate Social responsibility Yes provided

28. Total cost of the project with details 30 lakh

29. Soft Copy of the Proposal (in PDF format) Yes, enclosed

Mr. C. Rajeev Managing Partner, Details of the Authorised Signatory (Name, For M/s Surya Granite. 30. Postal Address, Pincode, Telephobe No, Vrindavanam, Chennethodi House, Email ) Edayur North Post Office, Malappuram, Kerala-676 552, India Ph No. : 9447191495 E-mail id: [email protected] Korah A.G., Anderil House, Mooledom P.O., KottayamDist, 31. Details of RQP / coordinator for presentation Kerala - 680 012. RQP/BNG/362/2015/A Mobile no: 9447 889 626 [email protected]

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Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

QUESTIONAIRE FOR MINING PROJECTS

S. No. Particulars Details

1. About the proposal a. Name and Address of the Mr. C. Rajeev Proponent Managing Partner M/s Surya Granite Vrindavanam, Chennethodi House, Edayur North Post Office, Malappuram, Kerala-676 552, India Ph No. : 9447191495 E-mail id: [email protected], [email protected] b. Location and Specifications The proposed building stone quarry project is situated at Sy. No. 361/1, 362 in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk,

Palakkad Dist. Kerala State in an extent of area of 2.4823 hectares. The geographical location of the mine with respect to the pillar boundary of the lease area is given below:-

Latitude (N) 10°42'48.31" N to 10°42'55.41" N

Longitude (E) 76°29' 39.37" E to 76°29' 45.46" E c. Social Infrastructure around the Nearest School Alathur , 9.66 Km project site (School, Hospital, Residences, Police Station, Fire Nearest Hospital Alathur, 9.66 km Station, Ambulance etc.) Nearest Residence Beyond 400m

Nearest Police Kottayi Police Station , 12 km Station

Nearest Fire Alathur Fire Station, 15 km Station

Nearest Primary Health Centre, Ambulance Pazhabalakkode - 6 km

d. Distance from the site to the As under:- nearest

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha i. Water Bodies None ii. Religious places like church, Church – Pazhambhalakkode Church, 9 km temple mosque etc. Temple – Mangottukavu, Attipattam – 7km

Mosque – Alathur Mosque – 12 km iii. Sensitive ecosystems like Wildlife Sanctuaries, Reserve

Forests, Biosphere Reserves, Human Inhabitation None within 300 m radius iv. Any electrical installations/ Electrical High tension Line –None within 500 m radius micro Wave station/ Defense Electrical Low tension Line – None within 500 m radius establishments etc. Mobile tower – Thollanoor, 3 km

Defense Establishment – Nil a. Storage/ Safety of explosives Within the land owned by the project proponent b. Fire and safety precautions Within the land owned by the project proponent c. First Aid Within the land owned by the project proponent d. No. of laborers to be employed at 30 persons a time and their safety e. Access road and width to the 7 m, tarred road plot f. Whether public or private & Owned Private Patta Land Ownership

2. About the Mining Area a. Total Reserve Geological – 29,59,096 MT

Mineable – 7,72,543 MT b. Contour Map Attached

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha c. Sectional map showing No recovery of much Top soil & Overburden, so no map is overburdens (Average) prepared. The details are addressed in Mining plan d. Geology of the area (Secondary Attached data) e. Hydrology indicating water bodies and ground water Attached conditions (secondary data) f. 500m radius map showing the Attached infrastructure g. Land use pattern As given below :-

Area in Ha. Description As on date Plan period Concep. Period

1.0921 1.7598 1.9735 Area under Quarry pit 0 0 0 Area for infrastructure / plant 0.2216 0.5088 0.5088 Green belt / Plantation 1.1686 0.2137 0 Area for future use / undisturbed 2.4823 2.4823 2.4823 Total

h. Baseline data of the environmental Given in Prefeasibility Report quality parameters i. Biodiversity of the area specifying Given in Prefeasibility Report endemic and endangered species.

3. About the Mining Activities a. Drawings indicating different facilities Mining Plan Plate including Reduced Level (RL) b. Details of method of working with The proposed mining operations will be carried out by phasing of activities, height and width open cast semi-mechanized method. The salient

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

of benches features of proposed mining method are:-

 The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 6.0 m.  The mining will be done from top to bottom by slicing of 2.5 m thick.  The exploitation of mineral is being done up to 145 m MSL in conceptual phase.  Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed 45° 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 (20T capacity). c. Details of drilling, blasting explosives Addressed in Mining Plan d. Transportation of material with route Attached e. Details of over burden (OB) removal Addressed and stacking f. Plan for managing storm water Given in Prefeasibility Report g. Plan for power supply and water Power: - Nil. supply Water: - The water required will be sourced from the open well/ storm water pond. h. Plan for labour and safety in the Addressed in Mining Plan mining area i. Plan for managing dust, noise, silt and Addressed in Mining Plan other pollutants.

4. About the post mine plans

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha a. Plan for green belt and fencing Addressed in Mining Plan b. Periodic monitoring of environmental Addressed in Mining Plan quality and management c. Mine Closure Plan – Demolition of Addressed in Mining Plan structure, removal of deleterious material and restoration of land for sustainable practices

5. About the Social Obligations a. Mitigation measures to reduce Addressed in Mining Plan hazardous conditions and hardship to local inhabitants b. Addressing concerns of local inhabitants like health, water, Considering the significance it is not required to employment, resettlement/ address rehabilitation c. Compensation for loss of land, crops and other adverse impacts on account Considering the significance it is not required to of mining address

d. Specific measures for Corporate Social Considering the significance it is not required to Responsibility with success indicators address

6. Status regarding WGEEP Report As per WGEEP classification, the project site is located not within protected area. The land assigned for quarry operations is a private patta land

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Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

FORM 1 M

APPLICATION FOR MINING OF MINOR MINERALS UNDER CATEGORY ‘B2’ FOR LESS THAN AND EQUAL TO FIVE HECTARE

BASIC INFORMATION 1 Name of the Mining Lease site: Granite stone Quarry of M/s Surya Granites

2 Location / site (GPS Co-ordinates): Kuthanur - II Village Latitude(N) 10°42'48.31" N to 10°42'55.41" N Longitude(E) 76°29' 39.37" E to 76°29' 45.46" E

3 Size of the Mining Lease (Hectare): 2.4823 Ha

4 Capacity of Mining Lease (TPA): 1,82,058 TPA

5 Period of Mining Lease: 10 YEARS

6 Expected cost of the Project 30 Lakhs

7 Contact Information: MR. C. RAJEEV Managing Partner M/s Surya Granite` 9447191495 E-mail id: [email protected], [email protected]

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

SL.NO AREA DISTANCE IN KM/DETAILS 1 Distance of project site from nearest rail Nil or road bridge over the concerned River, Rivulet, Nallah etc. 2 Distance from infrastructural facilities:- Railway line National Highway Mankara Station – 6.2 Km State Highway NH 47 – 17 km Major District Road SH 74 – 6.20 km Any Other Road Electric transmission line pole tower Naduvattappara – Kuthanur road Canal – 1 km check dam Nechoor – 2 km reservoirs Athipotta – 6 km lake Chittali – 15 km ponds Malampuzha – 40 km In-take for drinking water pump house Malampuzha – 40 km Intake for Irrigation canal pumps Gayathri puzha – 8 km Malampuzha – 40 km Malampuzha – 40 km

Kuthanoor – 8 km 3 Areas protected under international Nelliyampathy Wildlife sanctuary conventions, national or local legislation – 57 km for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 4 Areas which are important or sensitive for Bharatapuzha – 4.29 km ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, Nelliyampathy Wildlife sanctuary coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, – 57 km forests 5 Areas used by protected, important or Nelliyampathy Wildlife sanctuary sensitive species of flora or fauna for – 57 km breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 6 Inland, coastal, marine or underground Bharatapuzha – 4.29 km waters 7 State, National boundaries Tamil Nadu Boundary, 50km 8 Routes or facilities used by the public for Pazhya Lakidi mosque – 8.25 km access to recreation or other tourist, Karattuparambu mosque – 7.92

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

pilgrim areas km Venganoor masjid – 7.43 km Binth Abdulla masjid – 7.68 km Alathur juma masjid – 8.40 km Pazhayannur juma masjid – 8.29 km 9 Defence installations Nil 10 Densely populated or built-up area, Places Name Dist. distance from nearest human habitation From Project site (km) Kuthanur - II 1.42 Tholanur 2.20 Mankara 8.60 Pathirippala 7.67 Lakkidi 8.14 Lakkidi perur - II 6.67 Peringottukurissi 4.41 Paruthipully 4.97 Ayyappankaavu 7.74 Kottayi 6.31 Mathur 8.57 Kuthannur east 4.57 Alathur 9.57 Thonipadam

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

4.69 Kavasseri - I 6.59 Kavasseri - II 7.45 Kazhani 5.88 Athipotta 4.77 Tarur 5.08 Ariyasseri 5.06 Pazhayannur 8.28 Vadakkethara 8.30 Thiruvilwamala 8.86 Pazhambalacode 5.81 Pambady 6.05

11 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made Places Dist. From land uses (hospitals, schools, places of Project worship, community facilities) Site (km) Religious Places Pazhya Lakidi mosque 8.25 Karattuparambu mosque 7.92 Venganoor masjid 7.43 Binth juma masjid 7.68 Alathur juma masjid 8.40

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

Pazhayannur juma masjid 8.29 Schools & Colleges TTI College 6.34 Nehru College of 7.46 Engineering IHRD College 7.71 College of 6.69 Technology ITI IHRD College of 7.65 Applied science Sree Narayana 9.01 College A.S.M.M Higher 8.44 Secondary School Co-operative 9.19 college Hospitals Crescent 9.10 Hospital Sarmada 9.06 Ayurveda niketan Hospital

12 Areas containing important, high quality 12 or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 13 Areas already subjected to pollution or Not applicable environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 14 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which This area generally not could cause the project to present Prone to any natural disasters. environmental problems (earthquakes, However, lightning, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding Landslides (debris flows) and or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) minor earth tremors may occur rarely. Proper precautions will be taken

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

for combating the disasters, according to Disaster Management Act, 2005.

15 Is proposed mining site located over or Nil near fissure / fracture for ground water recharge 16 Whether the proposal involves approval Nil or clearance under the following Regulations or Acts, namely:- (a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980; (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972; (c) The Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011. If yes, details of the same and their status to be given. 18 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which Nil the project is propose to be set up? (a) Name of the Court (b) Case No. (c) Orders or directions of the Court, if any, and its relevance with the proposed project. 

Signature of the Project Proponent

MR. C. RAJEEV (Managing Partner) M/s Surya Granite Vrindavanam, Chennethodi House, Edayur North Post Office, Malappuram, Kerala-676 552, India

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Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 1.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE MINING ACTIVITY

Mr. C. Rajeev for M/s Surya Granites products is proposing a Building Granite Stone Quarry with Lease at Survey No. 361/1, 362 of Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District, and Kerala in an extent area of 2.4823 hectares. The proposed quarry area is dry private land. This is an operational quarry with lease. In most part of the quarry lease area the rock are exposed and also the granite (building stone) exposures are present / bordering to the lease boundary proving the occurrence of the granite building stone.

The proposed quarry area is located at Kuthanur - II Village, 10 km from Alathur. Part of the proposed land is already under mining 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 lease area is hilly terrain. The highest elevation of the lease area is 100 m. MSL and lowest is 90 m MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the lease area is towards S & W. No habitants are located in the lease area.

The geological resource of granite building stone in mining lease area is estimate to be 29, 59,096 T. In the first five years of plan period total 4, 94,865 T granite building stone shall be quarried/mined. The balance mineral reserves and part of blocked resources shall be quarried after modifying the bench design in next five year period. Kerala experiences rainfall on duration of 3 to 4 months in a year and that is why the quarry operations will be affected by these rainy days. The anticipated life of the quarry is 10 years expected.

1.1 LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT The proposed quarry area is located at Kuthanur - II, 10 km from Alathur. Part of the proposed land is already under mining and there is no vegetation in that area. The

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha remaining land in the proposed land is mostly covered with native trees, shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers, bushes etc. The highest elevation of the lease area is 100 m. MSL and lowest is 90 m MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the lease area is towards S & W. No habitants are located in the lease area.

The geographical location with respect to boundary pillars of the proposed mine lease are:-

Latitude (N) 10°42'48.31" N to 10°42'55.41" N Longitude (E) 76°29' 39.37" E to 76°29' 45.46" E

Some of the boundary coordinates are given below:-

Latitude (N) Longitude (E) 10042’55.41’’ 76029’41.15’’ 10042’54.77’’ 76029’42.83’’ 10042’52.43’’ 76029’45.46’’ 10042’48.31’’ 76029’43.10’’ 10042’50.69’’ 76029’39.37’’ 10042’52.99’’ 76029’40.01’’

The vicinity map showing location of the lease area is given below:-

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

Key plan :-

The Google map showing location of the lease area is given below :-

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

1.2 PROJECT PROPONENT INFORMATION

Name and : Mr. C. Rajeev Managing Partner, address of the For M/s Surya Granite. Applicant Vrindavanam, Chennethodi House, Edayur North Post Office, Malappuram, Kerala-676 552, India Ph No. : 9447191495 E-mail id: [email protected],

1.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY OR REGION:- The major essentiality of building stone is based on its extraordinary compressive strength and durability (among the hardest, dimensional & structural stones) and it is having high tolerance towards the vagaries of nature. In construction activities these are being used because of its hardness & density, durability and strength craft. The proposed mining project will accomplish its requirement for the construction of buildings, bridges, paving, monuments and many other exterior projects. Polished slabs and tiles are usually used in countertops, flooring, retaining walls and landscaping around a center fountain/ pond, staircase and many other design elements (residential and commercial applications). It is also known as the maintenance-free stone. The employment opportunities are being created in connecting with the quarrying activities and the local people are being employed for the non technical activities under the direction of mining engineers and supervisors. These quarry operations more than 25 employees are being deployed which generates ample opportunities for those peoples indirectly. 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 infrastructural development and other sectors like health, education and social welfare.

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

1.4 END USE (DOMESTIC/ EXPORT MARKET) The rock extracted from the quarry is transported to the Crusher/M Sand unit owned by the project proponent located within land owned by the project proponent. The aggregate produced is sold to the contractors and to the consumers which is finally consumed for road (State Highway & National Highway) & building construction works. Fine Material is also sold for the utilization for the hollow block/ solid block manufactures.

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 SALIENT FEATURES & ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE PROJECT Particulars Details Total Mine Lease area 2.4823 hectares Total area owned by the Private Patta Land owned by the Project Proponent proponent Current status of the quarry Operational Quarry Local name of the project area Kuthanur - II Village near Mankara (Name of the hill)

Production The geological resource of granite building stone in mining lease area is estimate to be 29, 59,096 tons and production / mineable reserves are 7, 72,543 Tons. In the first years of plan period total 1, 82,058 Tons granite building stone shall be quarried/mined. The balance mineral reserves and part of blocked resources shall be quarried after modifying the bench design in next five year period

Life of Mine 10 Years Estimated project cost Rs. 30 lakh Man Power 30 persons (on permanent / contract basis) Highest and lowest elevation 100 mRL & 90 mRL

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

Land use Private Patta Land Nearest habitation beyond 200 meters Nearest town Mankara at 6.2 Km

Stone Crusher & M Sand Within the land owned by the project proponent Width of access road to the 7 m, tarred access road quarry site Nearest Airport Coimbatore Airport 68.8 km. Nearest Highway SH 74 – 6.20 km

Nearest Railway Station Mankara Railway station, 6.2 km

Details of nearby quarry / The quarry output is transported to own crusher unit crusher located outside the lease area by trucks. Power supply The total power requirement will be 3342 kW for compressors which will be operated by Diesel Engine.

Water and its Source The entire water for industrial activities such as Dust suppression, greenbelt plantations and etc will be met from Rain water harvesting in the unused pits outside the quarry lease area. For domestic use water will be availed from Tube well / open well.

Domestic consumption : 2.8 KLD

Dust suppression : 25 KLD

Plantation : 2 KLD

TOTAL : 30 KLD Nearest Govt. Hospital / Dispensary at Alathur 9.66 km dispensary

Education facility Alathur 2 km

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

Fire Station Alathur Fire Station, 15 km

Ambulance Primary Health Centre Pazhambalacodu, 7 km

Police Station Kottari Police Station, 12 km

Church / temple / mosque None within 500 m radius

Electrical installation like None within 500 m radius transformer /HT line or LT line Mobile Towers None within 500 m radius Defense installations None within 500 m radius Archeological Features None within 500 m radius Ecological sensitive zones None within 500 m radius Nearest Forests None within 500 m radius

Nearest streams/ rivers/ There is no major perennial streams/ rivers/ water water bodies (from mine bodies (from mine boundary) boundary) Seismic zone Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as par BMTPC, Vulnerability atlas Seismic zone of India IS: 1893-2002. Categorization as per As per WGEEP classification, the project site is located WGEEP Report not in the vicinity of protected area

2.2 PHYSIOGRAPHY / TOPOGRAPHY / DRAINAGE PATTERN

The physiography of the quarry area is a part of elevated terrain. The topography of the lease area is hilly terrain with granite (building stone) deposit. The highest elevation of the lease area is 100 RL and lowest is 90 RL. The topographic /

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha surface plan on 1:1000 scales is incorporating all the existing details like topography, surface exposures, structures etc. and enclosed in the Mining plan.

2.3 LEASEHOLD AREA The quarry site covers the mining area of 2.4823 Ha is Private Patta Dry land and in most part of the quarry lease area, rocks are exposed and remaining part with very small amount of top soil and local vegetation. The lease area does not comprise of any protected or reserved forest lands. Ecologically sensitive features like national parks, biospheres, sanctuaries, elephant corridors, Tiger reserves, flight paths of migrating fauna, etc., are also not visible in this vicinity of core zone. 2.4 GEOLOGY 2.4.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY Based on the study of different section available in the area a tentative stratigraphic has been arrived at which is given below:- Age Thickness (in m) Litho units QUATERNARY 1-15 Soil and Alluvium 1-10 Beach sand and sand bars 1-2 Black sticky clay and mud with sheel 4-5 Teri sands and laterite pebble bed 8-10 Polymitic pebble bed with grit and clay ------Unconformity------TERTIARY WARKALLI 1-2 Sandstones with clay beds clay 2-3 Lignite associated with beds of pluish Green clay kalnadu clay ------Unconformity------PRECAMBRIAN Crystalline Rock Intrusives Pegmatite and Quartz viens Dolerite – gabbro Dharwars Charnockite -Khondalite

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

Soils The soil types occurring in Palakkad district can be broadly grouped into four types on the basis of their physico-chemical properties and morphological features. They are (a) Lateritic soil. (b) Riverine alluvium, (c) Brown hydromorphic, and (d) Forest loams.

2.4.2 LOCAL GEOLOGY The local geology belongs to the regional geology. Main rock type in the study area is charnockite. At places where they are exposed, the charnockite is medium to coarse grained with dark grey quartz. The soil & over burden thickness is varies from avg. 1.3 m. to 0. 5 m. topographically, the area is undulating.

A geological plan showing the granites and soil cover and the geological sections showing subsurface geology is prepared on 1:1000 scale.

Local Geology

The local geology belongs to the regional geology and topographically the area is hilly. In the lease area, the granite occurs as massive consolidated formation. The geological plan of the area is prepared and attached. Geological cross sections have been drawn at a fixed interval across the lease area in Plate No. 3. The section line along which the geological section has been prepared has been shown in Plate No. 3. The Sections has been drawn across the strike of the host rock.

Main rock type in the study area is laterite. In this area the building stone exposures are bordering to the lease boundary. The mineable reserves are arrived after deducting the reserves locked in mines safety slope along with boundary in compliance with mineral concession rules. At places where they are exposed, the laterite is fine to medium grained unconsolidated coastal sediments. Lateritic soil is the most predominant soil type. These soils are well drained, low in organic matter and plant nutrients. The soil thickness varies from avg. 0.5 m to 1.5 m whereas granites building stone are very well exposed in most part of the site and the evidence of the granite

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha building stone is seen in the old worked pits in the nearby areas.

A geological plan showing the granites and soil cover and the geological sections showing subsurface geology are prepared on 1:1000 scale

2.5 MINEABLE RESERVES In this area the building stone exposures are bordering to the lease boundary. The mineable reserves are arrived after deducting the reserves locked in mines safety slope along with boundary in compliance with mineral concession rules. The quantity of such kind of reserves is arrived as following:- SECTION BLOCKED RESERVE MINEABLE GEOLOGICAL (MT) RESERVE (MT) RESERVE (MT) A-A 1063098 910343 1973441 B-B 192207 406364 361951 C-C 130540 214157 344697 TOTAL 1385845 1486451 2724502

2.6 DETAILS OF MINING In this area the building stone is exposed to surface completely and it is having good market demand, therefore the applicant have proposed to produce building stone from this area. It is also proposed to undertake semi-mechanized opencast mining method by forming suitable benches.

2.6.1 YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS The proposed method of mining will be Semi mechanized open cast mining. The basic mining techniques adopted will be uses of machines. For the systematic working of open cast mines, the main development work will be the forming of systematic benching. The height of bench will not be kept more than 5.0m at a time and the width of the benches will be always kept safe according to provisions. The Mining will be done with the help of tools such as drills, jack-hammar, compressors, hand

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha shovel, picks, excavators etc. The targeted annual production of Stone is about 1, 82,058 TPA in the first year.

Table : Year wise production of building stone for the first 5 years period

ROM ROM Waste (OB + Waste (OB + Year (Tonnes) (cu.m.) Soil) in tonnes Soil) in cu.m.

1st Year 2016- 17 60239 23169 2336 1168

2nd Year 2017- 18 62555 24060 6418 3209

3rd Year 2018- 19 92036 35399 0 0

4th year 2019- 20 155378 59761 0 0

5th year 2020- 21 124657 47945 0 0

total 494865 190333 8754 4377

2.6.2 PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING It is proposed to undertake Open Cast Semi-Mechanized Mining Method.

2.6.2.1 Open Cast mining The mining will be done by open cast semi-mechanized method of mining. The excavation of mineral is proposed by excavators. The mineral is fractured and easily exploitable by rock and excavators. The hard strata are proposed to excavate after drilling and blasting. The bench height and width will be maintained 6 m. Excavated material is transported to the crusher located within land owned by the project proponent for further processing. The Mining will be done with the help of tools such as drills, jack-hammar, compressors, hand shovel, picks, excavators etc. The targeted annual production of Stone is about 1, 82,058 TPA

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

2.6.2.2 Salient features of mining method The mining will be done open cast Semi mechanized. The working will be done by forming benches of 5.0m (Average) height. The proposals of mining for the next five year workings are given in the table. The Stone production will be started from the first year the systematic working of open cast mines, the main development work will be the forming of systematic benching. The height of bench will not be kept more than 5.0m at a time and the width of the benches will be always kept safe according to provisions. The Mining will be done with the help of tools such as drills, jack-hammer, compressors, hand shovel, picks, excavators etc. Loading of Stone will be done with the help of shovel and excavators at face and at stock yard. The truck / tipper will be used for transportation of Stone from mine site to Destination.  The cost of the Stone is directly dependent on the size of the material mined. First Stone bench will be opened by removal of Soil / OB than Stone will be mined out either by labor or with the help of JCB / Hitachi.  100 m to 90 m MSL in conceptual phase.  Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed 45° 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 (20T capacity).

2.6.3 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION The details of equipments proposed to be used in mining operation are listed below:- Sr. No. Machine Type Required No. of Size/Capacity Units 1. Back Hoe 1 0.9 m3

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

2. Rock Breaker 1 -- 3. Compressor (Chicago) 1 CFM/100 4. Tippers/Trucks 10 15T 5. Jack hammer 2 32 mm 6. DG set 1 125 kVA

2.6.4 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN Part of the proposed land is already under mining 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 highest elevation of the lease area is 90 m. MSL and lowest is 100 m MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the lease area is towards S & W No habitants are located in the lease area. Old pits lies in the lease area are marked on surface plan The geological resources of granite building stone in mining lease area is estimate to be 29,59,096 tons and production / mineable reserves are 7,72,543 Tons. In the first years of plan period total 1,82,058 Tons granite building stone shall be quarried/mined. The balance mineral reserves and part of blocked resources shall be quarried after modifying the bench design in next five year period

2.6.4.1 Land Use Pattern The land use for mining and allied purposes is given below:-

Area in Ha.

Description Concep. As on date Plan period Period 1.0921 1.7598 1.9735 Area under Quarry pit 0 0 0 Area for infrastructure / plant 0.2216 0.5088 0.5088 Green belt / Plantation

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1.1686 0.2137 0 Area for future use / undisturbed 2.4823 2.4823 2.4823 Total

2.6.5 DRILLING The excavation of mineral is proposed by excavators. The mineral is fractured and easily exploitable by rock breakers and excavators. The hard strata are proposed to excavate after drilling and blasting. The cross-sectional view of drilling operations is shown below:-

2.6.5.1 Salient features of drilling/ blasting  The top soil shall be recovered and used for afforestation / green belt development / safety barrier development along the periphery of the lease area.

 After exposing the granites, drilling shall be done by jack hammer.

 The blasting shall be carried out by Cartridge Slurry explosives.

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

 The rock breakers shall be used to break the oversize boulders left after blasting.

 The blasted material and the broken material by rock breakers shall be loaded to the tippers by excavator and transported to the crushing and screening plant located outside the lease area. The crushing and screening shall be carried out by using primary and secondary crushers and the screens of 20mm, 12mm, 10mm & 6mm opening.  The finish product shall be stacked in the crushing and screening plant area from where it shall be dispatched to the consumer directly.

2.6.6 BLASTING The blasting design system is properly planned with ideal spacing and burden patterns, ensuring appropriate stemming column and reduced optimized explosive charge, so that ground vibratory effects are less, fly rocks, etc are properly regulated and controlled. The blasting pattern depends on the strata conditions of the rocks. Since the material in the site is Charnokite which is medium hard to full hard in nature, it requires drilling and blasting to exploit the same. Since conventional semi mechanized open cast method of quarrying/mining is done using drilling and blasting, the same is adopted in this mine/quarry. The drilling and blasting parameters are as given below. Depth of each hole : 1.2 to 1.5 Diameter of the hole : 30-33 mm App. Spacing between hole : 1m to 1.5m App. Burden : 0 .6 m to 1m Hole pattern : Multi row staggered pattern Explosives to be used : Cartridged Slurry / electric delay detonators 2.6.6.1 Blasting Safeguard  Blasting in the open cast pit will be done only during day time at designated hours.

 Maintaining safety distance all around the magazine as per statutory requirement  Only competent blasters will be appointed to handle explosives.  Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives by competent blasters having

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

Blaster's Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS

 Proper security system to prevent theft/ pilferage, unauthorized entry into Magazine area.

 Controlled blasting technique will be adopted by varying burden, spacing & charge per hole depending upon the field condition.

 Holes will be located beyond the weak zone after proper inspection of the site.

 No loose pieces will be kept on the bench slopes during blasting.

 Stemming materials and stemming length will be chosen suitably.

 Proper compaction of the stemming material will be undertaken before blasting.

 Carrying out blasting during designated time only that too day time only and displaying a board in the mine entrance specifying the blasting time.

 Posting guards at boundaries of the lease area and giving warning signal by way of whistle or siren blowing before blasting, to prevent unauthorized entry and to prevent mishaps.

 Avoiding blasting during lightening and high wind period.

 The holes which have been charged with explosives will not be left unattended till blasting is completed

2.6.6.2 Types of Explosive Used Only class 2 and class 6 explosive is proposed for use as given below:- Booster (20%) Slurry explosive Explosive Ammonium Nitrate Fuel oil (ANFO). (Column charge) The ANFO mixture can be readily produced at a site (80%) by mixing ammonium nitrate (94.5 %) with diesel oil (5.5 %). Initiator Electric detonators

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

2.6.6.3 Storage of Explosive Considering low consumption, a 250 kg magazine is exists for storing the explosive. The magazines are located within the complex. The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per “MMR 1961” and with the permission of DGMS. Blasting will be performed as per requirement on the face. The explosive by authorized blasting party himself and the blasting will be carried out by registered blasting contractor as per present practices.

2.7 MINERAL TRANSPORTATION Loading of mineral will be done by excavator and will be sent to the crushing unit existing within the complex. Trucks / Tippers of 15T will be used for transportation of mineral from mine site. It is expected that 10-15 trips will be required to transport on daily basis. For this, movement of truck per hour will be 1-2 only. Thus, the impact due to movement of trucks from the mine will be marginal and well within the capacity of the roads.

2.7 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL The mine site office, small workshop, first aid room, canteen & rest shelter are available in the mine area. The total number of employees including skilled and un-skilled workers is 30 which include workers for mine and ancillary unit. The details of the employees/workers including their position and names in the organization is also given below :-

Sr. NAME OF THE POST NOS. No 1 Hitachi Operator 1st Shift 2 2 Mines Foreman 1 3 Mines Mate 1 4 Drilling 2 5 Cleaning 2

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6 Blasting Helpers 2 7 Quarry Incharge 2 8 Quarry Supervisor 2 9 Mess (Cook + Helper) 1 10 Tipper Drivers 10 11 Tipper Cleaners 05 Total 30

2.9 WATER REQUIREMENT & SOURCE The total water requirement for the proposed activity is 30 KLD. The detailed breakup of the same is given below:-

S. No. Particulars Quantity (KLD) 1. Domestic purpose 2.80 2. Dust Suppression / Water sprinkling 25.0 3. Green belt / Plantation 2.00 Total 30.0

The water required will be sourced from the storm water reservoir. However, the drinking water will be sourced from the open well which will be purified using conventional purifying techniques. The topsoil and overburden is stored which is totally protected from leaching away by the running water and proper sediment trap is used for limiting the sediment transport It is proposed to collect the storm water into the Holding/ Siltation Tank by constructing channels all around the foot of hill. The channels will be constructed with intermediate check dams to prevent soil erosion. The sizing of the channels will be 1m x 1m. The details of storm water management are given in EMP section.

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

2.10 POWER

No electricity is needed for quarry operations as only diesel operated mining machineries are used. Hence negligible power requirement for administrative building and other utilities are needed, and are met from the state grid. Nearby Crusher unit is provided with State grid electricity and standby Generators.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Environment Management Plan is a systematic programme which includes environment impact assessment, planning for offsetting the ill effects of development, implementing the programmed for resource management, development planning, and close control over day- to-day operations, regular monitoring and auditing of environmental performance. Collection of base line information is essential which serve as a guide to determine how the future development will affect the environment compared to the present base line status. Environment Plan attached as Plate 10 and Environment management Plan attached as Plate 12.

(A) BASE LINE INFORMATION:- Most of the useful base line information has been collected in the field which are very helpful in preparation of this mining plan which is as given below:-

(A) (i) EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN:- Existing land use pattern has been described for land use in lease area, core zone and buffer zone separately.

(A) (ii) LAND USE IN LEASE AREA:- The land in the lease area are private own land. Part of the proposed land is existing quarry 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.

(A) (iii) LAND USE IN CORE ZONE:- Land, in core zone i.e. 500 m around the lease area is generally hillock and rubber/Coconut plantation. The other rocky area used for mining. In addition to above, there are some houses within 500 m. radius from the proposed quarry and the nearest house is located at 225m-SE

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

(A) (iv) LAND USE IN BUFFER ZONE:- Area around the lease area within a radius of 10 km is dominated by hillocks and rubber/coconut & mixed plantation and water body is flowing far away from the mine boundary. In addition to above, there are villages, panchayat roads, perennial water body, power transmission line and telephone lines etc. in this zone.

(A) (v) DEGRADATION OF LAND & CHANGE OF PROFILE-IMPACT ON LAND USE:- There will be no change on existing land use in the lease area and there will not be any change in buffer zone.

(A) (vi) WATER REGIME:- In the buffer zone, there is no prominent nalla or river flowing with in the lease area. There is tube well / open well existing near to the lease area. The ground water depths were observed from the available nearby sources. The observation made during the field studies are varying between 4 m. to 10 m. below the exiting ground level.

(A) (vii) RAINFALL:- The rainfall occurs more during southwest monsoon season during June to September and followed by northeast monsoon season during October to December. Palakkad district receives a total annual rainfall of around 3438 mm. District experiences heavy rainfall during the South West monsoon season followed by North East monsoon. South West monsoon during June to September contributes 70 % of the total rainfall of the year. The northeast monsoon contributes only about 30%.

(A) (viii) QUALITY OF AIR:- Quality of present ambient air is within the permissible limit of PCB norms.

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(A) (ix) FLORA:- Part of the proposed land is existing quarry 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. (A) (x) FAUNA:- There is no wild life in core zone, buffer zone and lease area. The barren and agricultural lands with urban activities all around the area do not provide favorable home land to wild fauna. The details study was carried out and is provided.

(A) (xi) AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL:- Mining will be by semi-mechanized opencast method so no significant increase in noise level is expected.

(A) (xii) CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:- The rainfall occurs more during southwest monsoon season during June to September and followed by northeast monsoon season during October to December. Palakkad district receives a total annual rainfall of around 3438 mm. District experiences heavy rainfall during the South West monsoon season followed by North East monsoon. South West monsoon during June to September contributes 70 % of the total rainfall of the year. The northeast monsoon contributes only about 30%. The temperature is more during the months of April to May and is less during December and January. The average mean monthly maximum temperature ranges from 28.4 to 36.9°C and minimum temperature ranges from 19.7 to 23.9°C.

(A) (xiii) HUMAN SETTLEMENT:- There are some houses within 500 m. radius from the proposed quarry. The occupation of the inhabitants of these villages is mainly connected with mining of different minerals & crushing industry. They work as subcontractors, transporters and mine workers. Some are also employed in different industries in the nearby town and do trading and agricultural work.

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(A) (xiv) PUBLIC BUILDING, PLACES OF WORSHD? AND MONIMENTS:- There is no public building, places of monuments in the lease area. There are public building like school, Govt, department office, railway station and hospital etc. in buffer zone.

(A) (xv) LOCATION OF SAMPLING STATIONS:- Location of sampling stations is selected and results are obtained from the site.

(A) (xvi-a) DOES AREA (PARTLY OR FULLY) FALL UNDER NOTIFIED AREA UNDER WATER (PREVENTION & CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974:-No.

(A)(xvi-b)ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT DESCRIBING THE IMPACT OF MINING AND BENEFICIATION ON ENVIRONMENT OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS:- There will not be any significant impact of mining on environment due to various mitigation measures.

(B) LAND USE:- The details of land area indicating the area likely to be degraded due to mining will be as under:- Area in Ha. Description As on date Plan period Concep. Period Area under Quarry pit 1.0921 1.7598 1.9735

Area for infrastructure / plant 0 0 0

Green belt / Plantation 0.2216 0.5088 0.5088

Area for future use / undisturbed 1.1686 0.2137 0

Total 2.4823 2.4823 2.4823

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

(B) (i) BASE LINE DATA:- The base line data of the existing environment around the applied area has been undertaken with respect to the following:- 1-Ambient air quality 2-Water quality 3-Soil quality 4-Noise

(B) (ii) AMBIENT AIR QUALITY:- Quality of present ambient air is within permissible limit. There is no industrial activity in and around the lease area. The mining has been proposed by semi-mechanized open cast method. Water spraying will be done on haul/service roads, mining area, loading and unloading places etc. There will not be any significant impact on ambient air quality.

(B) (iii) WATER QUALITY:- There is well water available near to the mine area which is suitable for drinking purposes. (B) (iv) NOISE LEVEL:- Since mining has been proposed by semi-mechanized open cast method and noise level will be within permissible limit.

(B) (v) VIBRATION LEVELS (DUE TO BLASTING) :- The only source of ground vibrations is due to blasting operations. Based on the ground vibration studies made earlier proper care will be taken during blasting operations.

(B) (vi) WATER REGIME:- There is no natural water body in the lease area. Mining operation will terminate much before the water table and there is not intersection.

(B) (vii) SOCIO-ECONOMICS:- The mining in the region will open the gates for socio- economic upliftment of the area and the area in and around the lease area. People will either be employed in the mines getting reasonable wages or will be self employed in the ancillary

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha work of mining. At the same time people will be getting better facilities of communication and amenities due to mining activities in the region.

(B) (viii) HISTORICAL MONUMENTS ETC.:- There are no historical monuments in the lease, core and buffer zone area, hence there will not be any affect on historical monuments.

(C) (i) TEMPORARY STORAGE AND UTILISATION OF TOP SOIL:- Topsoil Management The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre- determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump to 5 to 6 meters in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage.

Overburden Management The waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be reutilized as soil base for plantation.

(C) (ii) YEAR WISE PROPOSALS FOR RECLAMATION OF LAND AFFECTED BY ABANDONED QUARRIES AND OTHER MINING ACTIVITIES DURING FIRST THREE YEARS:- As the mining will progress, the areas where ultimate pit depth is reached, backfilling will be started. This will be reduced the transportation of OB and waste outside the pit area.

(C) (iii) EXTENT OF BACKFILLING AND RECONTOURING:- There is proposal of backfilling and re-contouring during the next five years of this mining plan.

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

(C)(iv)ALTERNATE USE OF UNFILLED/PARTIALLY FILLED/EXCAVATIONS/ ROAD SIDES/SLOPES AND MINE:- The reclaimed area may also be considered for plantation to develop green belts.

(C) (v) USE OF ABANDONED QUARRIES/PITS PROPOSED TO BE USED AS RESERVE ETC:- Abandoned pits will be utilized for water storage during rainy season. This water will be utilized for irrigation and plantation etc. It will also help in recharging the ground water.

(C) (vi) PROGRAMME FOR AFFORESTATION:- Around 1300 saplings will be planted in an area of 0.5088 ha. The main aim of the green belt development is to restore the ecosystem to its original form to a maximum possible extend by designing the green cover with the same native species. Biological reclamation/ecological restoration for the mined areas by plantation of the species as per the time schedule suggested below:- ❖ First six month - Herbs and grass ❖ Next six month - Shrubs ❖ Next six months onwards - Trees

SI. Herbs and Shrubs Climber Trees No grasses 1 Amaranthus Macaranga indica Piper nigrum Azadirachta indica paniculatus (Vatta) (Kurumulakhu) (Neem) (Cheera) 2 Capsicum annuum Bougainvillea glabra Passiflora foetida Hevea brasiliensis (Mulaku) (Bougainvillea) (Poochapazham) (Rubber) 3 Colocasia Hibiscus rosa Dioscorea alta Albizia lebbeck (Vaga) esculenta sinensis (Kachil) (Chembu) (Chambarathy) 4 Musa paradisiaca Ocimum sanctum Anacardium (Vazha) (Tulasi) occidentale

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

(Kashumavu) 5 Bambusa Lawsonia inermis Phyllanthus emblica arundinaceae (Mailanchi) (Nelli) (Mulla)

(i) Plantation along the boundary of the lease area i.e. within 7.5 m barrier of the lease area boundary has been proposed which will help to improve the environment and ecology. (ii) Plantation will be done around offices, road side and fencing boundary etc.

(C) (xiv) SPECIES TO BE PLANTED:- Further afforestation programme up to conceptual plan period will be similar to the above five years programme which will be repeated every three years.

(C) (xv) POST PLANTING CARE:- Post planting care is most essential for healthy growth of vegetation. This will comprise:- (i) Replacement of causalities at the first opportunity itself. (ii) Weeding monthly for first two months and later on six monthly. (iii) Irrigation fortnightly from Oct. to March, once in 10 days between April and June. (iv) Soil working, Manuring, mulching etc. twice in a year. (v) Protection from grazing cattle etc.

(C) (xvi) TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF WATER FROM MINE:- There will not be any disposal of water from the mine and hence no treatment of water is required. The mines working have been proposed quite above the ground water table.

MEASURES FOR MINIMISING ADVERSE EFFECTS ON WATER REGIME:- There is no natural water body in the leased area. The garland drain / check dam will be built around the dump to channelize runoff water through settling ponds.

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

(C) (xvii) PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR GROUND VIBRATIONS / AJR BLAST CAUSED BY BLASTING:- The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per "MMR 1961" and with the permission of DGMS. In this area for fragmentation of granite the blasting will be conducted. Multiple blast holes of 2.5 to 2.75 m depth will be drilled with the help of 32 mm drill rod, Jack Hammer and Air Compressor of 100 cfm capacity. It is estimated about lKg to 1.5 kg of explosives per hole is required. About 20 - 30 holes per blast are proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about 30 kg/ blast.

(C) (xviii) MEASURES FOR PROTECTING HISTORICAL MONUMENTS:- Since there are no protecting historical monuments in the lease area or buffer zone, therefore no measures for protecting of these monuments are required.

(C) (xix) REHABILATION OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS LIKELY TO BE DISTURBED DUE TO MINING ACTIVITY:- The mining activity will be confined to areas away from villages. No population will be affected by mining activities and as such the question of rehabilitation of the people displaced by mining operations does not arise. No rehabilitation of human settlement is involved due to mining operation.

(C) (xx) SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS ARISISING OUT OF MINE:- It is expected that mining can boost the gross economic production of the area other then industrial activities. It provides new avenues of direct or in direct employment and business. These coupled with growth in infrastructural facilities results in improved socio- economic prospects. The mining in the region will open the gates for socio-economic upliftment of the area. People will be employed in the mines and will be self employed in the ancillary works. People will be getting better facilities of communication and amenities due to mining activities in the region.

(D) ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING:-

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An environment protection cum afforestation cell has been proposed. It will be responsible for implementing the proposed measures and monitor the progress of implementation and reinforce them wherever necessary.

(D) (i) LAND USE MANAGEMENT:- (i) Topsoil Management Topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump to 5 to 6 meters in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage. (ii) Overburden Management Overburden will be generated throughout the mine life. This waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be reutilized as soil base for plantation.

(iii) End Land Use Plan As a result of phase wise working of the pit area will be reclaimed at the end of mining operation leaving no void.

DESCRIPTION End Land Use

Area under Quarry pit 1.9735

Area under infrastructure / plant 0

Green belt / plantation 0.5088

Area for future use / undisturbed 0

Total 2.4823

(D) (ii) MANAGEMENT OF MINING ENVIRONMENT DEGRADATION (GENERAL)

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Following control measures will be taken to abate the deteriorating impact on environment and improving the same. For affective management of this, a few persons will be exclusively provided who will be responsible for implementing the control measures and to monitor the progress of implementation of these measures in order to minimize environmental degradation.

(D) (iii) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT:- The mine waste and other are proposed to be stacked in the dump area specially provided for the purpose. Care has been taken in selecting the site for the stacking yards for the stacking purpose. It is located in a secure place and having solid base and on a non used zone. These dump yards have been protected by toe walls. The toe walls will be constructed during first year period. The height of these dumps will also be restricted and benched.

(D) (v) MONITORING OF AIR BORNE DUST:- It is known that very fine silica dust is harmful to human beings. It is also known that dust between 0.2 to 5 microns is harmful to the lugs. Thus it is very important to know the dust concentration in the air where there is mining activity. Vegetation cover will help in restricting the spread of dust in surrounding area. The bushes and scrubs will also act as barriers for arresting spread of dust there. In the mine, dust is generated mostly by plying of tractor/trucks. Air borne dust generated by plying of trucks can be considerably reduced by sprinkling water on roads. (D) (vi) MANAGEMENT OF NOISE PROBLEM:- Source of noise pollution have already been dealt. To reduce the noise caused by machineries and equipment’s at the mine, mufflers of adequate size and capacity shall be provided with equipment’s at the mine. Chief sources of noise pollution in the mine will be vehicle. Based on LOI practice, in Directorate General of Mines Safety circular no.-158 (Tech.) of 1975, noise standards have been recommended. According to this, there is a warning limit value of 85 db (A) by which the danger of hearing impairment and deafness may result from unprotected ear.

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Personnel protective equipment have to be used if there are single isolated out bursts of noise which can go above 130 db (A) impulse or 120 db (A). Noise from trucks can be reduced by using mufflers of adequate size and strength and better maintenance of the equipments. Noise will not be the problem as the mining has been proposed by semi mechanized open cast method.

(D) (vii) MANAGEMENT OF GROUND VIBRATIONS:- The only source of ground vibrations is due to blasting operations. Based on the ground vibration studies made earlier proper care will be taken during blasting operations.

(D) (viii) MANAGEMENT OF LAND SLIDE PROBLEM:- The final pit slope is kept at not steeper than 45° which is not likely to cause any problem in respect of slope stability. Thus there is no likelihood of any land slide at any stage in future.

(D) (ix) MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT PROBLEM:- The mining activity will be confined to remote area away from villages. No population will be affected by such mining activities. As such the question of rehabilitation of the people displaced by mining operations does not arise. (D) (x) MANAGEMENT OF WILD LIFE HABITATE:- No specific management is proposed because there is no wildlife, sanctuary etc. within the study area.

(D) (xi) MANAGEMENT OF FLORA:- Existing flora will be improved by plantation of trees.

(D) (xii) MANAGEMENT OF TOP OVERBURDEN:- Top overburden will be stored in the non used zone and sold out as per market demand.

(D) (xiii) MANAGEMENT OF CROPPING PATTERN:- No management is specifically being proposed because of no apparent adverse impact on cropping pattern due to mining.

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(D) (xiv) MANAGEMENT OF PLACES OF TOURIST-INTEREST ETC.:- Since there is no place of tourist interest in the area, therefore no management has been proposed.

(D) (xv) WATER COURSES, SPRINGS ETC. MANAGEMENT THEREOF:- N.A.

(D) (xvi) MANAGEMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROBLEMS:- There will be positive impact on socio-economic conditions of the area due to mining. Locals will be given preference in the matters of employment.

(D) (xvii) CLIMATE-MANAGEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT:- Proposed plantation will improve present climatic conditions. This will be continuously monitored by environment management cell.

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Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

Disaster Management & Risk Assessment:

No disaster is expected in this small scale of quarrying; however as an emergency the location of the hospital, police station and fire brigade is given in the below Table

Location of Stations during Emergency from Quarry

Stations Location of Station Distance

Hospital Alathur 15 km

Police station Kottari 12 km

Fire Brigade Alathur 15 km

In case of any eventuality the following person will be available for contact. Mr. C. Rajeev Managing Partner, For M/s Surya Granite. Vrindavanam, Chennethodi House, Edayur North Post Office, Malappuram, Kerala-676 552, India Ph No. : 9447191495 E-mail id: [email protected]

Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance:

The following specific measures shall be taken during temporary discontinuance,

a. The pit shall be fenced. b. Proper and adequate security at the entrance to the mine to prevent entry of unauthorized person with proper gates under lock. c. All the above will be examined by manager once in a week to ensure that they are in order.

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Introduction

In order to execute an efficient activity regarding the Corporate Social Responsibility a need analysis was conducted with the special reference to the Schools,support homes and local infrastructure development in Palakkad. The main objective of the study was to give a hand to the project proponent in materializing their commitment on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). As per the guidelines of Company’s Act (Amendment) 2013, the study was mainly focused on the following areas.

1. Health 2. Education & Support 3. Infrastructure Development 4. Financial Aid The study area was mainly focused in the Infra structure Development at Jeevan Dhara,Alathur & construction of 500 m Athipatta Parallel bridge Road and educational support to the students of Tholanoor Higher secondary School. Generally the purpose of the need based analysis is for the promotion of the high standard treatment for the nearby needy People.

A new CSR for 5.4 lakhs :

 Recurring Expenses: - Rs.1,40,000  Non-Recurring Expenses: - Rs.4,00,000

Identified Corporate Social Responsibility

The Socio - Economic expert conducted need assessment study in Palakkad District and identified Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the project proponent. The identified CSR activities are given below.

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

1. Health

The project can support the people from economically backward families of Nechur,Palakkad for their medical treatment and buy medicine

Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense

Treatment 3000 x 10 30,000 Recurring

Medicine 500 x 5 patients x 12 months 30,000 Recurring

Total 60,000

2. Education and Support

Tholanoor Higher secondary School

Surya Group Supports education of the students at Tholanoor Higher secondary School by providing them free News paper and Study Materials.

Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense

Annual Festival 9600 9600 Recurring Fund

School kit (Bag, 10,400 10,400 Recurring uniform books etc)

Total 20,000

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

3. Infrastructure Development

A. Building Maintenance fund provided to nearby needy people

Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Type of Rs.) Expense

Building Maintenance 50,000 50,000 Non- fund Recurring

Total 50,000

B. construction of 500 m Athipatta Parallel bridge Road

Particulars Amount (in Total (in Type of Rs.) Rs.) Expense

Road Construction 3,50,000 3,50,000 Non- Recurring

Total 3,50,000

C. The nearby project area is suffering from water scarcity. The project can supply drinking water to the deserving houses near to the project site.

Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense

Water supply 30,000 30,000 Recurring

Total 30,000

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Surya Granites in Kuthanur - II Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District – Extent 2.4823 Ha

4. Financial Aid

Surya Group Provides Financial aid to nearby poor Families to improve their life.

Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense

Financial Aid to poor 30,000 30,000 Recurring people

Total 30,000

Summary

Recurring Expenses Non Recurring Sl. No. Areas of Intervention No. of Intervention (Rs) A Expenses (Rs) B

1 Health 1 60,000 Nil

2 Education and Support 1 20,000 Nil

Infrastructure 3 3 30,000 4,00,000 Development

4 Financial Aid 1 30,000 Nil

Subtotal 1,40,000 4,00,000

Grand Total A+B = 5,40,000

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