Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Vijayakumaran Nair, Village, Chirayankeezhu Taluk, District, Pre-Feasibility Report

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

S.No Particulars Details 1 Name of Project Proposed Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Vijayakumaran Nair 2 Project Proponent Mr. Vijayakumaran Nair TC/36/820, Kochu Thekkemadam, Perunthanni, Vallakkadavu (PO), Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. 3 Village Vellalloor 4 Taluk Chirayankeezhu 5 District Thiruvananthapuram 6 State Kerala 7 Co-ordinates Latitude : 8°45’30.60”N to 8°45’36.14”N Longitude: 76°50’01.85”E to 76˚50'09.50"E 8 Topography Hilly Terrain 9 Topo Sheet No 58D/13 & 58D/17 10 Elevation 102 m and 32 m above MSL 11 Mining Lease Area 2.7172 Ha 12 Production capacity 93546 MT per Annum 13 Extent of mechanization Semi mechanized Opencast Mining 14 Bench Height Height – 5m 15 Depth of Mining 78 m 16 Life of Mining 5 years 17 Water requirement & source Rain water harvesting 18 Man Power requirement 27 19 Project Cost 95.80 Lakhs 20 EMP Cost 3.50 Lakhs 21 CSR Cost 10 Lakhs 22 Site Services Facilities like roads, water supply etc will be suitably utilized after expansion 23 Nearest Town Chirayankeezhu- 19 Km and - 7 Km 24 Nearest Railway Station - 20 Km 25 Nearest Airport Thiruvananthapuram International Airport – 50 Km

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2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1 Identification of Project Proponent

Mr. Shiju Thomas is residing at Pallivathukal House, Chilavu P.O, , – 685 588 has applied for grant of permission of quarrying Rough Stone.

Applicant Details Name and Address Mr. Vijayakumaran Nair TC/36/820, Kochu Thekkemadam, Perunthanni, Vallakkadavu (PO), Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. Phone Number +91 94953 49433 E-mail [email protected] Status Individual Type of Mining Open cast mechanized Period of Mining The period of mining is required for 5 years

2.2 Identification of Project and project Proponent The Applicant, Sri. R. VIJAYAKUMARAN NAIR, residing at TC36/820, Kochu Thekkemadam, Perunthanni, Vallakkadavu(PO), Thiruvananthapuram District has applied for grant of permission for quarrying Granite building stone located in Sy.No. 341/6, 341/7, 341/9, 342/3, 342/4, 342/5, 342/7, 342/7-2, 342/7-3, 342/8, 342/8-1, 342/8-2, 342/9, 342/9-1, 342/13, 343/1, 343/7, 343/8, 343/9, 343/10, 343/11, 343/11-1, 344/1-A, 344/3-A, 344/3-B, 344/4, 344/5, 344/5, 344/5-1, 344/5-2, 344/6, 345/7, 345/7-1, 345/15 over an extent of 2.7172 Hectares, Vellaloor Village, Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala for a period of 5 years.

2.3 Brief description of nature of the project The proposed rough stone quarry project is spread over area of 2.7172 ha, Geological Reserves is estimated as 2371682 MT and Mineable Reserves is estimated as 492345 MT and Recoverable Reserves is estimated as 467728 MT of Granite building stone after leaving necessary safety distance from the lease boundary indicated in the precise area letter and relevant mining laws in force.

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Production Schedule is proposed an average production of 467728 MT and 93546 MT per annum and 312 MT per day for the 300 working days in a year by open cast mining.

2.3.1 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 27 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.

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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2.3.2 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.

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

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

2.3.5 Employment Generation due to the project Around 27 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 5 No. Mechanic 3 No. Blaster/Mat 2 No. 2. Semi – skilled Driver 4 Nos Musdoor / 3. Unskilled 5 Nos Labours Cleaners 4Nos Office Boy 2 No 4. Management & Supervisory staff 2No. Total = 27Nos

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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 (SOI) Topo sheet No: 58 D/13&17 and Boundary Pillar Reading as follows,

PILLAR NO. LATITUDE LONGITUDE

1 8°45’30.60”N 76°50’07.20”E

2 8˚45'30.78"N 76˚50'05.72"E

3 8˚45'30.79"N 76˚50'04.52"E

4 8˚45'31.35"N 76˚50'03.70"E

5 8°45’32.41”N 76°50’01.85”E

6 8˚45'32.99"N 76˚50'02.50"E

7 8°45’33.39”N 76°50’02.47”E

8 8˚45'33.69"N 76˚50'03.45"E

9 8°45’34.19”N 76°50’04.38”E

10 8˚45'35.50"N 76˚50'07.42"E

11 8°45’36.14”N 76°50’08.72”E

12 8˚45'35.80"N 76˚50'09.50"E

13 8˚45'35.16"N 76˚50'09.34"E

14 8˚45'34.13"N 76˚50'09.06"E

15 8°45’32.31”N 76°50’08.86”E

16 8˚45'31.89"N 76˚50'08.76"E

17 8˚45'31.48"N 76˚50'08.84"E

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Table 3-1 Environmental Setting

Description Details Site Location Vellaloor Village, Chirayankeezhu Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala Survey Nos 341/6, 341/7, 341/9, 342/3, 342/4, 342/5, 342/7, 342/7- 2, 342/7-3, 342/8, 342/8-1, 342/8-2, 342/9, 342/9-1, 342/13, 343/1, 343/7, 343/8, 343/9, 343/10, 343/11, 343/11-1, 344/1-A, 344/3-A, 344/3-B, 344/4, 344/5, 344/5, 344/5-1, 344/5-2, 344/6, 345/7, 345/7-1, 345/15. SOI Topo sheet 58D/13 & 58D/17 Elevation 102-38 m above MSL Nearest City (habitation) Vellaloor - 1.0 km, N Nearest Highway NH 66 – 5 kms Nearest Railway Junction Varkala Railway Station–20 Km, W Nearest Airport Thiruvananthapuram International Airport–50 km, SSE Nearest Water Bodies/River/Sea River– 4.5 km, SE Archaeologicallyimportant places None within the study area National parks/ WildlifeSanctuaries 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

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Location Map

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Google Image showing Project Boundary

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 2.7172 hectares. Production capacity is proposed on maximum production rate of 93546 MT of rough stone per annum. Table 3-2: Year Wise Production Plans

Over to Rom ore/ Saleable Mineral Year Pit.Nos Top Soil overburden Mineral ore/Mineral Rejects ratio I I 49442 93163 88504 4658 1:0.61 II I 3071 99450 94478 4972 1:0.08 III I _ 100400 95380 5020 1:0.05 IV I _ 98420 93499 4921 1:0.05 V I _ 100912 95867 5046 1:0.05 Total 52513 492345 467728 24617 1:0.16

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3.5 Project description with process details

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

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 –mechanised method. The process flow diagram given n below depicts the mining process:-

Removal of Topsoil / Overburden

Excavation by drilling and blasting

Rock breaking and transportation

Crushing

Stacking

Dispatch

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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 6 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 : 32-36 mm Spacing : 60 Cms Depth : 1 to 1.5m Charge / Hole : D.Cord with water or 70gms of gun powder or Gelatine. Pattern of hole : Zig Zag Inclination of hole : 700 from the horizontal. Quantity of rock broken : 0.45 x 2.6 = 1.17 MT Blasting efficiency @ 90% : 1.17 x 90% = 1.05MT / hole Charge per hole : 140gms of 25mm dia cartridge Quantity of rock broken per day : 312 MT. No. of holes to be drilled per day : 316/1.05 = 297 Holes

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 XIII. The applicant is proposed to engage two Hydraulic excavator and one hydraulic rock breaker with 1.2M3

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Type Nos. Bucket Capacity (MT) Make Motive H.P. Power Hydraulic Kobelco 3 1.20 M3 Diesel 180 Excavator HD

Transportation Transportation of Rejects and waste shall be done by Tippers of 10 Tonnes capacity as shown in section 6.5 of Mining plan.

3.5.1.2 Open Cast Mining

The mining will be done by open cast mechanized method of mining. 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 78 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 is being done in average depth of 78 m at conceptual phase.  Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed 450 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)

3.7.2 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

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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.

3.7.2.1 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 450. The proposed bench dimensions are shown in section 6. 7 of mining plan.

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.

3.7.3 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.

3.8 Conceptual Mining Plan

Conceptual plan is prepared with an object of five 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., Ultimate pit Limit is up to 78m from the top.

However during extraction of blocks each bench will be of 5m height with 45° slope for proper quarrying. The quantum of excavation is estimated as 467728 MT to a depth of 78m from the surface. Of which the waste and rejects up to the ultimate pit limit is estimated as

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77130 MT. Entire quantity of waste soil and rejects shall be accommodated in the possession area.

3.9 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.

3.10 Resource optimization / recycling and reuse envisaged in the project

Wastes and rough stones for crushing will be removed periodically by hydraulic excavator and tipper combination. Charnockite rejects which amounts to 5% of the total excavation ; about 77130 MT will be generated for the first five years. The final mine closure plan showing the ultimate depth of mining and ultimate pit configuration is shown in the mining plan.

All rejects / wastes shall be dumped within the lease hold area. The rough stones will be conveyed to the crushing unit which is presented near the site boundary itself. 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 purpose it is proposed to make use of open wells for providing uninterrupted supply of drinking water and other utilities. 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 2 Dust Suppression & Green Belt 8 Total 10

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Water table is located at a depth of 29m.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 canes for drinking purposes or RO systems shall be provided. ii. Quantity of wastes to be generated and scheme for their management /disposal

The development involves only removal 1.5 m 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 annual production is proposed as of 93546MT per annum for the five years.

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4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity

Mine area is well connected with roads. The district road connecting to Chemmarthu mukku is at a distance of 0.4 km from the project site. NH -66 is at a distance of 5 km in West direction. The nearest Railway station is Varkala Railway Station at a distance of 20 Km is WSW direction. Vamanpuram River is at a distance of 4.5 km in South East direction. Infrastructure facilities like post & telegraph office, telephone, police station, hospital etc are nearby the vicinity.

4.2 Topography / Drainage Pattern

Part of the proposed land is fresh quarry lease 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 lease area is 102 m MSL and lowest elevation is 38 m MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the lease area is towards East-West side.

Massive Charnockite rock is exposed over the entire applied area for quarry lease. No top soil capping. No major river or Pond is found nearby applied area. Rain water flows from the site towards North East along natural flood tracks. Water table is noticed at a depth of 45 m from the surface in the adjacent open wells of the 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 20°C to 23°C maximum temperature range from 29°C to 34°C during summer.

Rain fall of this area is about 3063 mm during the year 2006. Average rain fall of the district 2035 mm in a year. The south west monsoon from June to September contributes nearly 55% of the total rainfall. The northeast monsoon season from October to December contributes about 26% and balance 19% is received during the month of January to May pre-monsoon showers. Out of total 115 rainy days, about 70 rainy days occur during the South west monsoon season.

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4.3 Existing Infrastructure

There is no existing infrastructure inside the proposed mining lease area.

4.4 Baseline Environment The baseline environment quality represents the background environment scenario of various environmental components such as air, noise, land, ecological and socio economic status of the study area. Field monitoring studies was carried out by M/s ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited (MoEF/ NABL accredited Laboratory) to evaluate the basic line status of the project site in compliance with MoEP / CPCB guideline.

4.5 Air Environment The prime objective of the baseline air monitoring is to evaluate the existing air quality of the area. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality during the Construction and Operation of the proposed project. This section describes the selection of sampling locations, methodology adopted for sampling, analytical techniques and frequency of sampling.

4.5.1 Instruments Used

Instruments Make Model No. Instrument Serial No Respirable Dust M/s. Envirotech APM-460BL 2123 DTH 2011 Sampler Instruments Pvt.Ltd Fine Particulate APM-550 Sampler 14-C-272

4.5.2 Testing Methods S.No Parameters Technique Minimum Detectable Limit (g/m3) 1 Particulate Matter Gravimetric method 1.0

(PM10) 2 Particulate Matter Gravimetric method 1.0

(PM2.5)

3 Sulphur Dioxide West and Gaeke 5.0 4 Nitrogen Oxides Jacob & Hochhesier 5.0

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The AAQ survey result for the project site in the certificate form is presented in below. Table 4.1 ; AAQ survey results S.NO Parameters Results Limits 3 1 PM10 µg/m 28.4 100 3 2 PM2.5 µg/m 13.1 60 3 3 Sulphur Dioxide SO2 µg/m <5.0 80 3 4 Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 µg/m 9.4 80

4.5.3 Results and Conclusion It has been from the above results that the ambient air monitoring results obtained are well within the prescribed standards (NAAQS)

4.6 Noise Environment

Noise survey has been conducted in the project site to assess the background noise levels in the area. The main objective of noise monitoring in the project site is to establish the baseline noise levels and assess the impact of the total noise expected to be generated in the surrounding areas by implementing the proposed project. Noise levels were measured using a sound level meter. The sound level meter measures the Sound Pressure Level (SPL), the Maximum Sound Pressure Level (max) and the equivalent continuous noise level (Leq) by switching on the corresponding functional modes. Sound Pressure Level (SPL) measurements were taken at the specified locations, with an interval of 1 minute over a period of one hour for 24 hours. The noise levels during day time have been monitored between 6am to 10pm and night noise levels during 10pm to 6am at all the locations covered in the study area. Noise levels were recorded every one minute. To obtain noise levels at 8Am, noise readings, with setting at ‘A’ response- slow mode, were recorded continuously for 60 minutes. All the readings were obtained for 24 hours. The details of the instrument used for the sampling are as given below.

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Instrument Make Model No Instrument Detection Limit Identification Integrated Lutron SL-4001 L157972 30-130 Sound Level dB (A) Meter

The summary of computed ambient noise level parameters like Leqnight and Leqnight for all the sampling locations are given in below and compared to the standards specified by CPCB.

Table 4.2 ; Ambient noise level results Location Sample Location Leq Day [dB(A)] Leq Night [dB(A)] Code N1 Northern side of the project site 46.7 39.4 N2 Southern side of the project site 42.5 38.2 N3 Eastern side of the project site 44.8 38.7 N4 Western side of the project site 43.2 39.1

4.7 Water Environment The purpose of this study is to :-  Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters.  Evaluate the impacts on the agricultural productivity, habitat conditions, recreational resources and the aesthetics in the vicinity ; and  Predict the likely impacts on the water quality due to the project and related activities. Open well was found in and around the quarry area. The open well water is often used for drinking, cooking, washing clothes, utensils etc, Mining activities may contaminate the ground water quality. Therefore, to analyze the suitability of water for drinking purpose, water sample from open well close to the quarry area (500m from quarry Boundary) were collected. The samples were collected by grab sampling technique. The sample was analyzed as per the procedures specified in standard methods for the Examination of Water & Wastewater published by American Public Health Association (APHA).

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4.7.1 Results & Conclusion The water sampling results for ground water sample is attached as Annexure VII. The ground water analysis results are compared with the standards. It is seen from the above results that the water quality is well within the prescribed standards (IS : 10500).

4.8 Soil Environment It is essential to determine the type and quality of soil in the study area and identify the current impacts of urbanization on soil quality and also predict probable impacts due to the proposed expansion of mines. Accordingly, a study of assessment of the baseline soil quality was carried out. The present study of the soil quality establishes the baseline characteristics and this will help in future in identifying the incremental concentrations if any, due to the operation of the proposed project. At sampling location, soil samples were collected from three different depths viz. 30cm, 60cm and 100cm below the surface. The samples have been analyzed as per the established scientific methods for physiochemical parameters. The soil quality near the project site during the study period is attached as Annexure VII along with the approved mining plan.

4.9 Biological Environment Study of biological environment is one of the important aspects in Environmental impact Assessment in view of the need for conservation of Environmental quality. Occurrences of Flora at various locations were observed and typical plant species were collected. The visual observations of plants recorded with a view to obtain some idea about the relative density of certain species and their predominance. Primary survey for flora and fauna studies has been conducted in the core zone.

4.9.1 Flora There is no flora species exists in the project site except certain bushes and grass. The floral species occur around the project site is tabulated below in Table -1

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Table -4.3 : Flora species around project site S.No Name of species Vernacular /English Name Family Trees 1 Havea bransiliansis Rubber Euphorbiaceae 2 Moringa Oleifera Drumstick Moringacase 3 Areca Cetechu.L Arcanut Arecaceae 4 Anacardium occidentable Rappamavu (Cashew tree) Anacardiaceae 5 Theobroma Cacao Cocoa Malvaceae 6 Cocos nucifera Coconut Arecaceae 7 Acacia Nilotica Bushes Fabaceae 8 Artocarpus integrifolla Chakkamaram (Jack Fruit Moraceae tree) Climbers 9 Calopogonium mucunoides -- Fabaceae 10 Piper nigrum Kurumulaku (Black Pipercease pepper) Grass 11 Axonopus Compressue Carpet Grass Poaceae 12 Dactylocptenium aegypticum Kavarapullu (Egyptian Poaceae Grass) Shrubs 13 Aloe barbadensis miller Aloe vera Asphodeloideae 14 Glycosmis pentaphylla Kurumpannal Rutaceae 15 Nerium oleander Arali Apocynaceae

16 Are caceae Date palm Areceace Herbs 17 Elacocarpus aerratas Koral Elaeocarpaceae 18 Leucas aspera Thumbai Lamiaceae 19 Tribulus terrestris Nerunji Zygophyllaceae 20 Sida Cardata Vilikurunthotti Malvaceae 21 Castus Speciosus Anakoova (costus) Costaceae

There are no flora species existing at site which are in the red listed category or scheduled species category.

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4.9.2 Fauna

The fauna species observed around the project site is tabulated below in Table-2

Table 4.4 ; Fauna Observed in the area Sl. No Common Name Scientific Name IUCN Status Mammals 1 Bandicoot rat Bandicota bengalensis Least Concern 2 Cow Bos indicus Least Concern 3 Rabbits Elephas maximum indicus Least Concern 4 Common Mangoose Herpestes edwardsi Least Concern 5 Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus Least Concern 6 Three striped palm squirrel Funambulus palmarum Least Concern Avian Fauna 6 Malabar grey hornbill Ocyceras griseus Least Concern 7 Nilgiri wood pigeon Columba elphinstonil Least Concern 8 Black baza Aviceda leuphotes Least Concern 9 Brahminy kite Haliastur Indus Least Concern Butterfly / Insects 10 Scorpion Scorpiones Least Concern 11 Millipedes Diplopoda Least Concern 12 Common Mormon Papillio polytes Least Concern 13 Dot dash sergent Athyma kanwa Least Concern

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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 27 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 0.0037 0.14% 2 Road 0.0080 0. 29% 3 Safety and Plantation area 0.6086 22.40% 4 Virgin 2.0969 77.17% Total 2.7172 100%

Table 5.1 Proposed Land Use pattern

The land use pattern is next five years given in a tabular form as below,

PERCENTAGE OF NO LAND USE EXTENT (HA) USE 1 Mining area 2.0656 76.02% 2 Road 0.0430 1.58% 3 Safety and Plantation area 0.6086 22.40% Total 2.7172 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 2KLD. 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 Oak, Teak, Rubber and Silver 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 (27) will be employed on priority basis as per their skills.  Direct and indirect development of the society.  As a part of corporate social responsibility, it is proposed to spend Rs.10.0 Lakhs for various local development activities like conducting medical checkups for the local people, road development, improvisation or development of temples, providing scholar ships for the back ward and girl students, physically handicapped etc.  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 like renovation of existing buildings, sanitary facility, facilitation of drinking water, supply of books & journals, computer and etc, to Govt. School, Vellalloor with a total cost of Rs.10.0 lakhs.

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S.No Description of item Cost in (Lakhs) 1 Provision of books to nearby Vellalloor 2,50,000 Govt. School students 2 Repairing/widening of nearby village road 2,50,000 3 Sanitary facilities for Vellalloor Govt.School 3,00,000 (Toilets, Driking water Facilities etc) 4 Organizing Health Camps 2,00,000 Total 10,00,000

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 6 25.5mm Dia 2 Hydraulic Excavator EX200 3 1.20 M3 or CAT 3 Tippers / Trucks 3 10 M.T

6.4 Waste Management

6.4.1 Liquid Effluents

Domestic effluent sent to septic tanks followed by soak pit.

6.4.2 Air Pollution

Periodically air samples will be collected and tested in the laboratory. Control measures like suppression of dust by water sprinkling and developing green belt along the periphery of the pit will be carried out for controlling the dust.

6.4.3 Solid Waste

The waste wastes are generated during the mining plan period is about 77130 MT will be proposed External Dumping to west side of the lease area.

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7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

The quarry location is a non agricultural hilly terrain and there are no any human settlement within the quarry area. The nearest public buildings / settlements is at Vellalloor which is at a distance of 1.0 kms towards north 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.99.30 Lakhs

Purpose Cost (Rs. Lakhs) Project Cost 65.80 Operational Cost 30.00 EMP Cost 3.50 Total 99.30

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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 maximum annual capacity of 93,546 TPA of Granite Building stone. 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., the Form-1 M, District Survey Report and Approved Mining Plan are prepared and annexed with this document.

Project Proponent (Along with name and address)

Mr. Vijayakumaran Nair TC/36/820, Kochu Thekkemadam, Perunthanni, Vallakkadavu (PO), Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala.

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