Pre-Feasibility Report

PRE – FEASIBILTY REPORT

OF

EARTH QUARRY

OVER AN EXTENT OF 1.52.0 HECTARES

AT

S.F.Nos. 175(P), 176(P), 177(P), 193(P) and 195(P) KAITHIANKOTTAI VILLAGE TALUK, DISTRICT

LESSEE: A.LATHA, (PROPRIETOR)

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CONTENTS

1.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1 2.INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION ...... 1 3.PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 3 4.SITE ANALYSIS ...... 6 5. PLANNING BRIEF ...... 8 6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTRE ...... 9 7.REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT PLAN ( R & R PLAN) ..13 8.PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES ...... 13 9.ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL & FINAL RECOMENDATIONS .... 14

ANNEXURES (ENCLOSED IN THE MINING PLAN)

1. PLATE - 1D . PROJECT LOCATION MAP 2. PLATE - 1B. SATELLITE IMAGE OF THE LOCATION 3. PLATE - 5 . PROJECT SITE IMAGE

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This project is for Quarrying Earth (Mining of Minor Minerals other than Granite) in S.F.NOs.175(P), 176(P), 177(P), 193(P) and 195(P) in Kaithiankottai Village, , over an area of 1.52.0 Hect. by A.Latha, (Proprietor) .

The mine lease application was meritoriously processed and the District Collector Dindigul passed an order vide Letter No. 486/2017 (Mines) dated 06.11.2017 to submit Mining Plan and obtain subsequently Environmental clearance from the District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA). Accordingly mining plan was submitted by the applicant and the same was approved by Assistant Director, Dindigul vide Letter No. 486/2017 (Mines) dated 11.01.2018 asking the Applicant to seek EC from DEIAA.

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION The land is leased by the applicant Tmt.A.Latha,(Proprietor) having rights to Quarry Earth in S.F.NOs.175(P), 176(P), 177(P), 193(P) and 195(P) of Kaithiankottai Village, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District applied for New Quarry Lease with the District Collector Dindigul. The project location map is given in plates 1 to 1D (Enclosed in the Mining Plan).

(i) Identification of project proponent. In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/letter of intent should be given. Thiru.A.Latha,(Proprietor), Aruna Chamber Bricks, residing at Agaram Road, Thadikombu,

Dindigul Taluk, Dindigul District.

A copy of letter by the District Collector, 486/2017 (Mines) dated 06.11.2017 is enclosed

(ii) Brief description of nature of project:

The name of the mineral intend to be Quarried is Earth . The applicant has got rights to Quarry over the area for the project. There is no forest land of any category.

(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and/or region:

The argillaceous Earth may be either accumulated by Wind action or deposited by water action, and in the latter case they might be formed in marine, brakish or freshwater environments. The Earth is used as main raw material for manufacturing Bricks and is essential in the civil construction activities of the

3 Pre-Feasibility Report country like building of home, school, hospital, community buildings, infrastructure using this Earth and there by contributes to the Economic development of the country, thereby provide opportunity for employment to the people in the region and Revenue to the local Panchayet. After mining is finished the area will be levelled to be fit for cultivation.

(iv) Demand-Supply Gap

Demand of Earth is fulfilled by this project by supplying to the captive manufacturing unit.

(v) Export Possibility

Lessee would use the mineral in his Brick production unit and sell in domestic market only. There is no export market for this product. The entire quantity will be consumed in the captive manufacturing unit.

(vi) Domestic Export / Markets

Lessee will sell his product in the domestic market only. No export is proposed.

(vii) Employment generation (direct and indirect) due to this project.

The managerial/supervisory staff and other workers will be employed. About 10staff members employed directly and around 10 persons engaged indirectly to this proposed mining project. Thus around 10 persons in total will get employment including direct and indirect. The tentative man power required for the proposed mining project will be as follows: -

S.NO CATEGORY QUALIFICATIONS TYPE NO. OF MEMBERS 1 Foremen Experienced Skilled One 2 Supervisor Experienced Skilled Two 3 Clerk Experienced Skilled One 4 Excavator operators Experienced Skilled Two 5 Helpers Experienced Skilled Two 6 Watermen/Cleaners Experienced Skilled Four

Considering 10 people in a family, this 16 persons employed will get 100 persons benefited depending on the mining activities in the lease area.

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3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(i) Type of project interlinked and interdependent projects, if any.

This is a Earth Quarry project located at S.F.NOs. 175(P), 176(P), 177(P), 193(P) and 195(P) Kaithiankottai Village, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District. It is mandatory to obtain environmental clearance for all mining projects irrespective of mining area as per the order of the Honorable Supreme Court of in I.A.No.12-/13/2011 in S.L.P. No.19628-19629 of 2009 etc., dated 27-02-2012, the Ministry of Environmental and Forest office Memorandum dated 18-02-2012 from the District Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, Tamilnadu.

As per above order all projects less then 5 hectares fall in ‘B2’ Categroy of Schedule 1(a). The extent of this Earth Quarry project is 1.52.0 Hect and fall in ‘B2’ Category of Schedule 1 (a) (ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project layout) with coordinates.

He proposed mining lease area located at L Latitude : 10°34'48"N to 10°34'52"NLongitude : 77°58'20"E to 77°58'26"E It is represented by the survey of Inida Toposheet No. 58 – F/14. The satellite image is given in Plate – 1B and the specific location of the project site is given in the Plate – 1D. The area can be approached from NH-7, Salem - Kanniyakumari road on Western side of the area. The nearest Railway station is Eriyodis the nearest Railway Station which is 11.5Km on South western side of the site area. The MSL of the mine area is 203(Max). Proposed method of mining:

It is proposed to develop the mine by adopting opencast method by semi mechanized means without blasting and storage of the mineral Earth, as the mineral is not hard in nature. It is a shallow depth of mining, the allowable depth of mine is 0.50m. below ground level. Upto the mining site Panchayet road is available and from there to some extent hard gravel road has to be laid out for the movement of

Tippers. Temporary pipes will be provided wherever necessary for free flow of storm water.

The period of mining allowed is Three Months Only. There is no over burden arise in this mining activity. Temporary labours from neighbouring villages are engaged for maintaining and regulating vehicle movements assisting in quarry operations. The project boundary is surrounded by patta land

5 Pre-Feasibility Report owners and there will not be any disturbances due to this project. The speed of truck is restricted, while travelling Panchayet road and State Highway say 15 km PH and 30 km PH respectively. The mined material is loaded directly in to the tippers and it has to be covered with Tarpaulin up to the end users unit.

Extent of Mining

The depth of mining of 1below ground level by opencast semi mechanized method of mining. Period of mining is Three Months Only. Excavation and loading of mineral Earth is done by JCB Excavator.

Diesel quantity of 300 litters/day will be used for the excavator which will be brought from nearby Diesel

Pumps. The mining activity is done in day time only.

Water balance chart:

Water balance chart/day

Water ( 0.3 KLD )

Through Tanker (0.1 KLD ) Surface Water ( 0.2 KLD )

1. Drinking Water 1 Dust Suppression

2. Domestic Water 2. Green Belt Development

Through outsourcing

Sewage ( 0.05 KLD)

Linked To Septic Tank &

Dispersion Trench

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ix) Quantity of wastes to generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management / disposal.

There is no topsoil / overburden cover available. The domestic municipal solid waste generated to a quantity of 0.1 Ton / month will be sent to local body compost yard.

(x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose.

As per the order of the Honourable Supreme Court of Indian in I.A.No. 12-/13/2011 in S.L.P. No. 19628-

19629 of 2009 etc., dated 27-02-2012, the Ministry of Environmental and Forest Office Memorandum dated 18-05-2012 clearance has to be obtained for Minor Minerals from the District Level

Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, Tamilnadu. Form I and Pre-feasibility report is required to get Environmental Clearance for the project from SEAC.

EIA Report identifies all of the issues and technical requirements of a proposed operation, with particular attention to potential Environmental, health and Safety, Social and Economic Impacts.

The purpose of EIA is to ensure the protection and conservation of the environment and natural resources including human health aspects against uncontrolled development. The long-term objective is to ensure a sustainable economic development that meets the present needs without compromising future generation’s ability to meet their own needs. EIA is an important tool in the integrated environmental management approach.

The aim of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to enable the approving authority, the public, local and central government and the developer to properly consider the potential environmental consequences of a proposal, and to make recommendations to reduce the environmental consequences if necessary. It is important to provide sufficient information for the approving authority to make a decision on whether to approve a proposal and if so, under what conditions. The EIA provides the basis for sound on going environmental management.

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4. SITE ANALYSIS

(i) Connectivity:

The area can be approached from NH-7, Salem - Kanniyakumari road on Western side of the area.

(ii) Land form, land use and land ownership.

The land covers under the mining lease area:

District & State Thasil Village Area in Type of land Hect. Dindigul District, Vedasandur Kaithiankottai 1.52.0 Ha Goverment Tamilnadu. land

(iii) Topography (along with map):

Earth mining lease area of 1.52.0 Hectares fall in Kaithiankottai Village, Vedasandur Taluk and

Dindigul District. The lease area is a plain land.

(iv) Existing land use pattern:

The project site is not coming under notified Industrial area and does not fall under CRZ notification and also there is no forest, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, archaeological monuments and water bodies.

(v) Existing infrastructure:

There is no existing infrastructure available in the site. The entire requisite infrastructure required for mine will be developed. An office room and rest room is going to be built. A well-equipped first aid facility will be made available at office.

(vi) Extent of Mechanization:

As the Earth is loose material and does not requires blasting and sophisticated heavy machineries.

The hydraulic excavator will be deployed to excavate the mineral and is directly loaded in to the vehicles.

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(vii) Soil classification:

Entire project area is Earth . The soil will be fit for agriculture or any other activity after the removal of the argillaceous Earth . There is no overburden available, and the layer is mineralized one.

(viii) Climate data from Secondary Sources:

The climate of the area is tropic to sub-tropic and receives maximum rainfall during North East monsoon. The average annual rainfall in the area is 700 mm.

Temperature

The ambient temperature during summer 42 and during winter 25C

Humidity

The relative humidity in general, during the year, is between 60 and 75 % in the region of the project area, during the northeast monsoon season, it is over 75 %.

Cloudiness

During the months of April and May, the skies become heavily clouded and threatening in the afternoons on many days and thunderstorms follow. In the southwest and northeast monsoon seasons, the sky is heavily clouded or overcast.

Winds

 The predominant wind frequencies are 44.5% and 16.2%, the directions being from South west

and northeast respectively.

 From October to February winds are mainly north easterly.

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(ii) Population Projection:-

There is no village within 500 m of the above area which the mining plan is prepared.

S.No. Village Name Population Direction Distance from site (km) 1 Kulathupatti 40 NE 5.0 km

2 Renganathapuram 30 SE 5.0 km

3 Koovakkapatti 25 SW 2.0 km

4 Seethapatty 60 NW 1.5 km iii) Present land use planning (break up along with green belt etc):

S. Description Present Area to be Status of area at No Area Reclaimed the end of lease (sq.m) Rehabilitated period and at the end of present Mp period (sq.m)

1 Mining (Quarry) NIL 7,600sqm Agricultural use 2 Waste dump NIL NIL NA 3 Top soil NIL NIL NA 4 Office infrastructure NIL 25 For public use 5 Processing plant NIL NA NA 6 Mineral stack NIL NA NA processing yard 7 Sub-grade mineral NIL NA NA stacks 8 Area under plantation NIL NA Environment friendly atmosphere climate (iv) Assessment of infrastructure demand (physical & social): Physical Infrastructure

The road facility is already available which will be used and maintained. The labour requirement is drawn from the nearest villages, who will also be trained for the requirement in mines. Other requisite infrastructure as transport of mine labourers is available by way of jeep and two-wheeler. The tippers/lorries/trucks will convey the excavated Earth from the quarry to the manufacturing units.

Medical facility is available for first aid at project site. Government Dispensary is available in

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Kaithiankottai Rest room to meet the demand of shelter and office room for project management will be built in the project area.

Access Roads

Access roads may require side ditches and water bars or terraces to provide drainage. If side ditches are required they will be excavated parallel to the road in such a way that runoff be away from the road.

Access roads will be restored to pre-quarry conditions or better condition.

Social Infrastructure

This project is providing employment for about 10 people directly and 10 people indirectly like mechanic, drivers and cleaners, watermen. Proper safety measures will be taken for the safety of the workers by providing helmets, hand gloves, masks and first aid facilities. Regarding the risk coverage provisions has been made for the loading laborers for insuring as per insurance act.

(v) Amenities / Facilities:

As the workers are from nearby villages, the shelter room with toilet facilities & the first aid room will be built. An office – cum – store will be constructed. The water is required for drinking purpose and will be made available from the water suppliers from nearby area. Power is available at proximity. First aid box with all necessary materials will be kept all time in the office building for use as and when required.

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTRE

(i) Industrial area (processing area):

No processing unit is required, mineral can be directly consumed. An office cum store will be constructed at mine site. A shelter room with toilet facilities & the first aid facilities will be built.

(ii) Residential area (non processing area):

Not applicable, local personnel will be employed so no residential area is proposed.

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(iii) Greenbelt:

There are few palm trees exist in the proposed mining area. After mining /excavation of Earth the project area will be utilized for agricultural purpose and plantation of palm and coconut trees around the boundary will make peaceful environment.

(iv) Social Infrastructure:

This project is providing employment for about 10 people directly and 8 people indirectly like are mechanic, drivers, cleaners, waterman etc., The lessee will be responsible for social benefits like water, health care measures, and educational benefits, promotion of culture & religious activities. Plantation to be done will improve environmental conditions in the area and aesthetic beauty of the area. Positive community relationship proposed will be adopted by following methods:

 Care will be taken to ensure Mining Industrial Traffic not degrading public roads or jeopardise

public safety.

 Consulting with neighbours in a sincere manner.

 Protecting drinking water and all water sources.

 Minimize visual impacts to the landscape.

 Minimize disruption of local footpaths and public areas.

Mine Supervisor and Workers will be aware and at all times meet the following requirements:

o Usage of Personal Protective Equipment’s.

o Necessary signage at mine access point

o First Aid Kits.

o Fall-arresting devices and Guard rail on elevated work structure.

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o Gates, Fences, Signs (or) other barriers to ensure the mine site is secured against

unauthorized and / or accidental entry.

o Ensure the mine site is not used for any other purpose other than mining.

o Ensure all slopes and materials are left in a stable state during any temporary

shutdown or closure.

o Eliminate vegetation and aggregate material that overhangs the face.

(v) Connectivity:

The area can be approached from NH-7, Salem - Kanniyakumari road on Western side of the area. of the site the nearest railway station is at is the nearest Railway Station which is 11.5Km on

South-eastern side of the site area.

(vi) Drinking water management (source & supply of water):

The requirement of water will be for drinking for the labours, which will be around 50 liters/day. Drinking water will be purchased from the local water suppliers.

(vii) Sewage system:

There is no Sewage system available in the Mining proposed area. The sewage generated from domestic purposes will be treated and disposed through septic tank followed by Dispersion trench arrangement.

(viii) Industrial waste management:

Sources of Air Pollution:

S.No. Activities in Mines Air Pollutants

1 Loading & Unloading PM 2 Haul road PM 3 Transportation PM, SO2, NOx 4 Earth handling PM Air Pollution Control Measures:

Some of the air pollution control measures are mentioned below. The APC system requirement should be assessed based on the mining activity and location aspects.

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Potential sources Magnitude of Control Measures Of air Pollution Air Pollution

Loading of Material Air emission Water wetting (Water spray on mineral on dumper prior to loading)

Transportation High dust Potential · Provision for automatic water sprinkle system on permanent road and water spray by tankers on temporary road. · Watering treatment with surface agents, soil stabilization on paving. · Covering of the material with tarpaulins in case of long haulage or in case the road is passing through in close proximity of habitation. · Development of Green belt with the native species of trees having good foliage on both sides of haul road. Storage High potential for There is no material storage in the site. dust emission and The excavated Earth will be loaded in tippers and occupational transported then and there without accumulation at site. There is not topsoil arises from the site. hazards

Mine Drainage:

The natural flow of water will not be affected any way and drainage will be improved by proper gradient and storage of storm water in excavated area. The general drainage pattern of the area is dendritic pattern. Water table is found at a depth of 45 m during summer and 40 m during rainy season. Average annual rainfall is about 700 mm in Northeast monsoon season. No mining activity is proposed below

0.50m during the quarry lease period. Hence, the ground water table will not be encountered during the course of mining. During rainy season, the accumulation and seepage of the ground water inside the pit will be drained by 5HP portable pumps. The water table will not be disturbed in any manner during the course of mining throughout the plan period.

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Noise Levels:

In the quarry, the machinery operations like excavators will generate sound pollution. To minimize this sound pollution within the permissible limits, the machinery will be operated at different places at different times. Efforts will be made to use equipment’s with low noise generation characteristics and they will be installed and maintained properly so that the noise generation at the source is minimized.

Furthermore, person working in high noise area will be provided and also advised to mandatorily us ear muffs/plugs. The sound pollution can be reduced by conducting periodical maintenance to the mining equipment.

The permissible limits of noise are given below:

Permissible noise exposure for different period of time is given below:

Duration per day (Hrs) Sound level dBA Day Time (6 AM to 9 PM) 75 Night Time (9 PM to 6 AM) 70 (ix) Solid waste management:

The municipal solid waste generated to a quantity of 0.1 Ton/month. The municipal soil waste will be sent to local body’s compost yard for disposal in a scientific manner. Hence the proposed mining project will not have any significant impact on the environment.

Other wastes:

Only one Excavator is used to load the Earth in the vehicles. The repair and service works of these machineries are done outside. There is no possibility of oil spillage. The removed bushes on the site clearings are conveyed and dumped in the low laying area of bed and covered with soil.

(x) Power requirement & supply / source:

Diesel & Electricity will be used.

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7. REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT PLAN (R&R Plan)

(i) Policy to be adopted (central/state) in respect of the project affected person including home ousters, land ousters, and landless labours. a) PAP

There is no hutment in the lease area. No human being will be displaced from the project area so no person will be affected contrarily local people will get job opportunities and better facilities. There is no rehabilitation & resettlement of people is required. b) Mine Closure

Once the process of economical extraction of a mine is complete there is need for scientific mine closure which will not only restore ecology and regenerate bio mass but also take into account the socio-economic aspects of such closure. When mining activities carried out, mining communities get established and closure of the mine means not only loss of jobs but also disruption of community life. At the mine closure, it will be orderly planned to help the workers and the dependent community to rehabilitate them without undue hardship.

Method of Closure / Abandonment of Mine:

Since the pit, after excavation of EARTH to economic limit, it will be allowed to collect rain water and will serve as good cultivation land for the land owner/applicant. There will not be any abandonment in the lease area.

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8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

(i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion.

The proposed mining operation will commence from the year 2015 and will complete in one year for which application under rules has been submitted to competent authority.

(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project.

Rs.1,77,000/-

PROJECT EMP BUDJET

Drinking water facility for the labourers Rs. 5,000 Sanitary arrangement Rs. 10,000 Safety kids Rs. 10,000 Water sprinkling Rs. 5,000 Afforestation etc. Rs. 25,000 Total Rs. 55,000/-

9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS (i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people including tribal population, if any in the area. Social Benefits: Mining in the project area will provide employment to nearby villagers. This employment will help in raising the standard of living on the people in the area. The mining activity in this belt will benefit the locals both directly and indirectly. The direct beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the mines as skilled and unskilled workers. The indirect beneficiaries will be those who open small business to sell goods required by the residents whose “Per Capita income will be enhanced by the mining activity, and thereby their purchasing power. In the long run a lot of social goods are expected in the comparatively backward area when the inhabitants will be able to send their children to school, the change, though slow, is bound to be perceptible.

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Financial Benefits: It is clear from the objectives of the project that it will have significant positive impacts since it will:  Give a boost to economic development in the region.  The Management will ensure good production and in turn there will be good revenue to the Government of Tamilnadu and Government of India through taxes. The industry is an asset to the nation.

This project is planned keeping in view the above mentioned advantages. The quarrying operations will be carried out scientifically and systematically with an integrated mining plan and mine design which may not disturb the environment and ecology of the area.

AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE

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