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S.No. Information required Information to be furnished by the proponent 1. Name of the project or activity M/s. Monarch Granites Mining of Colour Granite – 1.625 Ha 2. Name of the organization/owner. M/s. Monarch Granites, Sri. R. Guruswamy. 3. Address for communication D. No: 33/5, Iranian Street, Lakshminagar, Solar, Erode, Tamilnadu-638002. 4. Telephone numbers +917305521014 5. Email ID of the organization or [email protected] contact person 6. Location of the Proposed project or Sy.No: 857/B-20, activity Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. 7. Appraisal Category (B2 or B1) Category B2 8. Nearest habitation and distance Pedda Chennayyagaripalle – 0.3 Km from the project or activity (S) 9. Installed capacity / Production 4,639 m3/annum Capacities 10. Specify the Fuel (Coal / CNG / Not applicable biomass/Others) and quantity required 11. Details of Land use/Land Cover Topographically the formation in the area granted under lease is small elevated portion, trending North- South direction. 12. Occupancy, ownership of the land Government Land in which the activity is proposed: (Government land / Private land / Forest land /Revenue land /Temple land /leased land/ land belongs to other Department) 13. If it is a Forest land, the following Non Forest land details shall be furnished: (Whether it is a Reserved forest / Protected forest/Demarcated forest/ National Parks/ Sanctuaries/any land in possession of Forest Department.) (The village map with Sy. No. indicating nearest forest boundary line from the site shall be enclosed) 14. Total investment of the project/ Rs. 80 Lakhs activity. Funds allocated for EMP Rs. 3.75 Lakhs (Capital Cost) (capital cost and recurring cost per Rs. 2.45 Lakhs (Recurring Cost) annum) 15. Brief description of the project with  During mining operations fugitive special reference to specific dust emissions will be generated, pollution and its control measures. which will be controlled by adopting wet drilling and Water sprinkling.  Domestic waste water will be sent to Septic tank followed by soak pit.  Noise levels may be increased during operations and these will be controlled with use of latest noise controlled equipment and conducting their periodical maintenance. 16. Compliance report on the following : i. Status of compliance of the Not Applicable conditions and environmental safeguards stipulated in the earlier clearance letters. ii. Details of the court cases, if any, No court case is pending against the pending in any Court of Law proposed project against the project as well as any directions passed by the Court relating to the project directly or indirectly. iii. Details of the notices, if any, Not Applicable given to the project under Section 5 of the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 and Section 18 of the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. 17. Whether the project attracts the No provisions laid under the OM dt.16.11.2010 issued by the MoEF, GOI, w.r.t. violation of EIA Notification, 2006 and its amendments there of ? (Yes / No) Present stage and status of the Working Mine and applied for EC Project : 18. Name of the Consultant: M/s. Vison Labs, Flat No. 205, N-Mart Building, Opp. RTA Office, Moosarambagh, Malakpet, Hyderabad - 500 036.

FORM – 1 (As per new Notification of MoEF dated 01-12-2009 vide S.O 3067 (E))

(I) BASIC INFORMATION

S.No. Item Details 1. Name of the project/s M/s. Monarch Granites Mining of Colour Granite – 1.625 Ha 2. S.No. in the schedule Item -1(a) 3. Proposed capacity /area/length/ Production capacity- 4,639 m3/annum tonnage to be handled/ command Mine Lease area – 1.625 Hectares area/lease area/ number of wells to be drilled. 4. New/Expansion/Modernization Working Mine 5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. Not Applicable 6. Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ Category B 7. Does it attract the general condition? No If yes, please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? No If yes, please specify. 9. Location Latitude & Longitudes: 13036’00.00” N – 780 33’ 45.50” E Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Sy.No: 857/B-20, Village Pothapolu Village, Tehsil Madanapalle Mandal, District Chittoor District, State Andhra Pradesh. 10. Nearest railway station/airport along Vayalapad RS –7.7 Kms (NE) with distance in kms. Bangalore Airport – 120 Kms (SW) 11. Nearest Town, city, district Madanapalle – 8.0 Km (SW) Headquarters with distance in km. Chittoor - 75.0 Km (SE) 12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Pothapolu Panchayath, Municipal Corporation, Local body Madanapalle Mandal, (complete postal addresses with Chittoor District, telephone nos. to be given) 13. Name of the applicant Sri R. Guruswamy, 14. Registered Address Sri R. Guruswamy D.No.33/5, Iranian Street, Lakshminagar, Solar, Erode, Tamilnadu-638002. 15. Address for correspondence: Name Sri R. Guruswamy, Designation (Owner/Partner /CEO) Managing Partner Address D.No.33/5, Iranian Street, Lakshminagar, Solar, Erode, Tamilnadu. Pin code 638002. E-mail [email protected] Telephone No. +917305521014 Fax No -- 16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, Not Applicable as this is a site specific if any. Location of these sites should project. be shown on a topo sheet. 17. Interlinked Projects Not Applicable 18. Whether separate application of Not Applicable interlinked project has been submitted? 19. If yes, date of submission Not Applicable 20. If no, reason Not Applicable 21. Whether the proposal involves None approval/clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. i. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? ii. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? iii. The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991? 22. Whether there is any Government Director Mines & Geology, Proceeding Order/Policy relevant /relating to No: 43229/R5-1/2012, Dated 04-05- the site? 2013 and the lease was executed vide ADMG Proceeding No: 3789/TQL/2012 Dated 02-07-2013. & Mining Plan approval Lr. No. 3857/Mod.MP-PLMR/2015, Dated 24-09-2015. 23. Forest land involved (hectares) No Forest Land is involved 24. Whether there is any litigation No litigation or court case is pending pending against the project and/or against the proposed project. land in which the project is propose to be set up? a) Name of the Court b) Case No. c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project.

(II) ACTIVITY 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with confirmation No approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change Yes The mining will be done by in land use, land cover or opencast semi mechanized topography including increase in method. There will be intensity of land use (with respect permanent changes in land to local land use plan) use, land cover and topography. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, No Not Applicable vegetation and buildings? 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The mining activity will result in pits: therefore land use of Mine Lease area will be changed. At the end of the mining operation, proposed lease area are would be used as water reservoir. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations Yes Preliminary investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? have been carried out at the proposed QL area and the reserves were estimated. 1.5 Construction works? Yes No major construction activities are proposed during plan period. Only temporary Office rooms, Rest shelter, Drinking water facilitates, First Aid room are provided in the quarry lease area. 1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition works involved. 1.7 Temporary sites used for No No need for construction of construction works or housing of housing for workers. The construction workers? labourers come from nearby villages and go back at the end of shift.

1.8 Above ground buildings, No Not Applicable structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations. 1.9 Underground works including No No underground mining or mining or tunneling? tunneling is envisaged. 1.10 Reclamation works? Yes The entire area will be converted to water reservoir. 1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable 1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable 1.13 Production and manufacturing Yes Proposed average annual processes? production of Colour granite 3 will be 4,639m Open cast semi-mechanized method will be followed. 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or Yes Stock yard and waste dump materials? yard facilities are identified for storage of blocks and waste rock in the quarry lease area. 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal Yes About 17,952 m3 of waste in of solid waste or liquid effluents? every year and about 2,15,424 m3 of waste in an entire lease period of the mine will be generated. The generated Waste will be dumped on the south side of the quarry lease area over an area of 3432 sq.mts with a height of 12 mts. 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of No Workers will be hired/ operational workers? employed from the nearby villages for mining activity. Thus no housing facility will be developed near mine site. 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during No Existing facilities are sufficient construction or operation? to cater the increase in traffic during the mining operation. 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or No Not Applicable other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc.? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing No There is no closure or transport routes or infrastructure diversion of existing routes or leading to changes in traffic infrastructure for the proposed movements? project.

1.20 New or diverted transmission No There are no New or diverted lines or pipelines? transmission lines or pipelines in the project site. 1.21 Impoundment, damming, No Not Applicable culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? 1.22 Stream crossings? No There is no Stream crossing in the mine lease area. 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water Yes Total water requirement is from ground or surface waters? about 3.7 KLD. Water will be brought from nearby villages through tankers and will be used for Drinking Dust suppression and Plantation. At monsoon season rain accumulated on the pit will be used for same purpose. 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the No The extraction of stone will land surface affecting drainage or lead to formation of pit, which run-off? hold rain water and hence will have positive impact on environment. 1.25 Transport of personnel or No There is no transport of materials for construction, personnel or materials for operation or decommissioning? construction, operation or decommissioning in the mine lease area. 1.26 Long-term dismantling or Yes During mining operations, the decommissioning or restoration mined out area will be works? converted in to small reservoir, which shall be useful as to the society post mining scenario. 1.27 Ongoing activity during No Not Applicable decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in No Mostly local people will be either temporarily or deployed to carry out material permanently? extraction. So no influx of people has been envisaged. 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not Applicable 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic No There will be no Loss of native diversity? species or genetic diversity due to proposed project activities 1.31 Any other actions? No Not Applicable

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

S.No. Information/checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with confirmation No approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or No The applied area is Govt. agricultural land (ha) Waste Land and not to put any other use. 2.2 Water (expected source & competing Yes Water requirement- 3.7 KLD users) unit: KLD Source – Tankers 2.3 Minerals (MT) No No raw minerals are required for mining operations 2.4 Construction material–stone, No There is no construction aggregates, sand/soil (expected needed in lease area hence no source – MT) construction material is used. 2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No Forests and timber products involved in the proposed project. 2.6 Energy including electricity and No Diesel will be used in fuels (source, competing users) Unit: transportation, Proclainer, fuel (MT), energy (MW) Compressors & D.G. Set 2.7 Any other natural resources (use No Not applicable appropriate standard units)

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.

S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with confirmation No approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, No No Hazardous substance or which are hazardous (as per MSIHC material shall be used during rules) to human health or the the mining. environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or No Not applicable affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by Yes The proposed activity will changing living conditions? provide employment, thereby improving their living conditions. 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who No No Vulnerable groups of could be affected by the project e.g. people will be affected by the hospital patients, children, the project as entry of elderly etc. unauthorized person in the mining lease area will be prohibited. 3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with confirmation No approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes About 17,952 m3 of waste in every year and about 2,15,424 m3 of waste in an entire lease period of the mine will be generated. The generated Waste will be dumped on the south side of the quarry lease area over an area of 3432 sq.mts with a height of 12 mts. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or Yes Insignificant amounts of commercial wastes) domestic waste water will be generated by workers, which will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per No No Hazardous waste is Hazardous Waste Management generated Rules) 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not applicable 4.5 Surplus product No The entire mined out product will be sold to the consumer 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from No There is no effluent treatment effluent treatment plant in the proposed project.

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No No construction or demolition work involved. 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not applicable 4.9 Contaminated soils or other No No contamination of soils or materials other material will be involved. 4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not applicable 4.11 Other solid wastes No None

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

S.No Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with confirmation No approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of Yes Emissions will be generated fossil fuels from stationary or from HEM used for mining and mobile sources trucks used for transportation. 5.2 Emissions from production Yes Fugitive dust will be generated processes from mining activities. Adequate control measures like water sprinkling will be taken to control fugitive dust. 5.3 Emissions from materials handling Yes Emissions will be generated including storage or transport from drilling and transport. 5.4 Emissions from construction No No construction activity will be activities including plant and a carried out at site so there will equipment be no emissions from any such activities. 5.5 Dust or odours from handling of Yes Dust will be generated during materials including construction drilling and transportation of materials, sewage and waste granite and it will be controlled by dust suppression system. However, there is no possibility of any odor generation. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of No No such waste will be waste generated, which may be incinerated. 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in No None open air(e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources No None

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with confirmation No approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. Yes Noise will be generated from engines, ventilation plant, crushers transport vehicles, machinery and drilling operations. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not applicable 6.3 From construction or demolition No Not applicable 6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Noise will be generated during mining operations, which will be instantaneous in nature. 6.5 From construction or operational Yes Tippers 75-85 dB(A) traffic 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No None

6.7 From any other sources No None

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with confirmation No approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or No There will be no handling, spillage of hazardous materials storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other No No effluent and sewage will be effluents to water or the land generated from the proposed (expected mode and place of project site. discharge) 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted No Dust emissions will be limited to air into the land or into water to the site itself which will be suppressed by regular water sprinkling. 7.4 From any other sources No Not applicable

7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up No There is no risk of long term of pollutants in the environment build up of pollutants in the from these sources? environment from the proposed project operations as frequent dust suppressions would be done in mining area and surrounding roads.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with confirmation No approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc No Not applicable from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes No Not applicable 8.3 Could the project be affected by No Not applicable natural disasters causing environme ntal damage (e.g. floods, earth - quakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality.

S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with confirmation No approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of supporting Yes Supporting and ancillary facilities, ancillary development or development will take place. development stimulated by the project which could have impact on

the environment e.g.: • Supporting infrastructure (roads, Generation of employment and power supply, waste or waste improved standard of living water treatment, etc.) Increased revenue to the state • housing development by way of Royalty, Taxes and • extractive industries Duties. • supply industries • other 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which Yes There would be minor impact could have an impact on the on the environment as mining environment pit will be converted in to water reservoir. 9.3 Set a precedent for later Yes Ancillary industries will be developments developed as a consequence 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to No Not applicable proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

(III) ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY

S.No. Areas Name/ Aerial distance Identity (within 15 km) Proposed project location boundary 1 Areas protected under None Not applicable international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological,landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or Reserved Forest sensitive for ecological reasons Nurukuppalakonda RF - 1.6 Kms (E) - Wetlands, watercourses or Boyakonda Extension - 8.7 Kms (S) other water bodies, RF Tarigonda RF coastal zone, biospheres, - 5.1 Kms (NNE) Water Bodies mountains, forests Bahuda Reservoir - 6.8 Kms (SE) Bahuda River - 4.6 Kms (S) 3 Areas used by protected, No Not applicable important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or No Not applicable underground waters 5 State, National boundaries None Andhra Pardesh – Karnataka – 20.0 Kms (W) 6 Routes or facilities used by No Not applicable the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas. 7 Defense installations. No Not applicable 8 Densely populated or built-up Madanapalle – 8.0 Km (SW) area 9 Areas occupied by sensitive Madanapalle – 8.0 Km (SW) man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) 10 Areas containing important, Reserved Forest high quality or scarce Nurukuppalakonda RF - 1.6 Kms (E) resources (ground water Boyakonda Extension - 8.7 Kms (S) resources, surface resources, RF Tarigonda RF forestry, agriculture, fisheries, - 5.1 Kms (NNE) Water Bodies tourism, minerals) Bahuda Reservoir - 6.8 Kms (SE) Bahuda River - 4.6 Kms (S) 11 Areas already subjected to No Not applicable pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural No Not applicable hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, lan dslides, erosion, flooding or adverse climatic conditions)

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Of MINING OF COLOUR GRANITE – 1.625 HA SURVEY NO: 857/B-20 OF POTHAPOLU VILLAGE, MADANAPALLI MANDAL, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

By M/s. MONARCH GRANITES, MANAGING PARTNER: R.GURUSWAMY, D.No.33/5, IRANIAN STREET, LAKSHMINAGAR, SOLAR, ERODE, TAMILNADU - 638002.

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Granite Mining project of M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha is located at Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.

The Mine Lease was granted on the name of M/s. Monarch Granites vide Director Mines & Geology, Proceeding No: 43229/R5-1/2012, Dated 04-05- 2013 and the lease was executed vide ADMG Proceeding No: 3789/TQL/2012 Dated 02-07-2013.

The Mining plan has been approved by Joint Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad, vide Lr. No: 3857/Mod.MP-PLMR/2015, Dated 24-09-2015.

TABLE-1: SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT SITE S.No Particulars Details 1. Name of the Project M/s. Monarch Granites 2. Nature Colour Granite Mining Size of the Project 1.625 Ha Type of Land Government Land 3. Location Details Survey No 857/B-20 Village Pothapolu Mandal Madanapalli District Chittoor State Andhra Pradesh Latitude & Longitude 13036’00.00” N – 780 33’ 45.50” E Toposheet No 57 K/10 4 Govt. Orders Mine Lease Order DMG Proceeding No: 43229/R5-1/2012, Dated 04-05-2013 Mine Plan Approval Lr. No: 3857/Mod.MP-PLMR/2015, Dated 24-09-2015 5 Environmental Setting Nearest Village Pedda Chennayyagaripalle – 0.3 Km (S) Nearest Town Madanapalle – 8.0 Km (SW)

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP Nearest Railway Station Vayalapad RS –7.7 Kms (NE) Nearest Airport Bangalore Airport – 120 Kms (SW) Inter State Boundary Andhra Pradesh – Karnataka – 20 Kms (W) Water Bodies Bahuda Reservoir - 6.8 Kms (SE) Bahuda River - 4.6 Kms (S) Forests Nurukuppalakonda RF - 1.6 Kms (E) Boyakonda Extension RF - 8.7 Kms (S) Tarigonda RF - 5.1 Kms (NNE) Historical /Important Places None Ecologically Sensitive Areas None 6 Project Requirements Water Requirement 3.7 KLD Power Requirement 80 KVA D.G. Set Man Power Requirement 42 No’s 7 Mining Method Open Cast Semi Mechanized 8 Project Cost 80 Lakhs 9 EMP Budget Rs. 3.70 Lakhs (Capital Cost) Rs. 2.45 Lakhs (Recurring Cost) 10 Present Proposal Existing Mine and Applied for EC 11 Appraisal Category B2 category 12 Other Mines within 500 mts None

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT:

Project Details:

The Granite Mining project of M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha is located at Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.

Project Proponent:

Sri R. Guruswamy is the Managing Partner of M/s. Monarch Granites and having its registered office at D.No.33/5, Iranian Street, Lakshminagar, Solar, Erode, Tamilnadu-638002.

2.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROJECT:

As per EIA Notification dated 14th Sep, 2006 and as amended till date, the project falls under, Category “B2, which requires obtaining Environmental Clearance from SEIAA, Andhra Pradesh, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India.

The method of mining will be open cast semi mechanized method by forming of proper benches. The mining of Granite production will be approximately 4,639 m3/Annum. The lease area is 1.625 Ha. Total minable reserve available is 55,481 m3. OB / Waste generated entire lease period will be 2,15,424 m3. The Granite will be transported through trucks.

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY/ REGION:

Rapid industrialization and growth in infrastructure has made global as well as domestic demand for Granite. So number of Granite manufacturing quarries & industries are coming up in this sector. Granite is the chief material in this sector, for the export industries like monuments, flooring slabs, Kitchen articles, sculptures & export. The size & quality parameters for supply of the mineral will be as per the requirements of the user industry.

The mining and associated activities in the mineral rich areas increase the gain s in gross domestic product (Gross Domestic Product). Total of 42 people will be employed for the mining activity. It will create ample opportunity for employment to local population. For the mineral production applicant will pay royalty, direct and indirect taxes will also paid and it will also contributing to the regional revenue.

The proposed Granite mining project will cater the need of requirement for individual and market. Besides this, the project will prove beneficial in terms of socio economic development.

2.4 DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP:

Granite is a constituent for infrastructural development projects like buildings and constructions. It has high demand in region due to increase in industrial and other infrastructural activities.

2.5 IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION:

The excavated granite will be dispatched to the block cutting industries located in the state and at different parts in the country. There will be indigenous inputs in the entire mining activity. The Granite is used in various Construction and Architectural uses as well as making decorative items, which also have export market.

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 2.6 EXPORT POSSIBILITY:

Granite produced from the mine will fulfill the needs of the region and surplus if any, will be considered for export.

2.7 DOMESTIC/ EXPORT MARKETS:

Domestic Market The mineral is used in Tiles flooring, column making, graveyard, pre fabrication unit, statue making and in small usages like monument of table top, name plate, vases, candle holder etc.

Export Market The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for real state, decorative accessories etc.

2.8 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION:

The total number of man power is required for the mining activity is 42 people. Skilled labour will operate the technical jobs and unskilled will do the other jobs. Following personnel are employed at the mine site.

Designation No. of Persons Mines Manager 1 Supervisors 2 Store Keeper 1 Mechanic 1 Compressor Operator 1 Drillers 4 Operators 2 Watchman 1 Cutters 10 Drivers 2 Chisel Men 6 Helpers 10 Office Boy 1 Total 42

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The project activity is Granite mining. In India, the number of operating opencast mines is steadily increasing as compared to underground mines. It is due to low gestation period, higher productivity, and quick rate of investment. On the contrary, opencast mining attracts environmental concerns such as solid waste management, land degradation and socio-economical problems.

Most of the adverse impacts of mines are amenable to technological control by providing necessary preventive and control measures and finally through effective environmental management of the operating mines. Environment Clearance is required for project from State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority/State Expert Appraisal Committee as per MoEF, EIA notification 2006 & Its Amendments thereof.

3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INDEPENDENT PROJECTS, IF ANY;

The mining of Granite is carried out by open-cast semi-mechanized method. This is an independent project. No interlinked project is proposed.

3.2 LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, AND PROJECT BOUNDARY & PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES; The Granite Mining project of M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha is located at Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Top sheet No: 57 K/10 Latitude 13036’00.00” N Geographical Coordinates: Longitude 780 33’45.40” E

The Location Map, Topomap, Site Photographs & Mine Layout Sketch is provided at Figure No: 3.1, Figure No: 3.2, Figure No: 3.3 & Figure No: 3.4.

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP FIGURE 3.1 – PROJECT LOCATION MAP

M/s. Monarch Granites.

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP FIGURE 3.2 – TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP FIGURE 3.3 – SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP

FIGURE 3.4 – PROJECT SITE LAYOUT

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN INTO SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED:

No alternative site has been taken into consideration as the mineral (Granite) is available at this site.

3.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION:

Mine area for the Proposed Granite Mine is – 1.625 Ha and proposed production Capacity is 4,639 m3/Annum.

3.5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM / FLOW CHART SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT, COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT ETC. SHOULD BE GIVEN).

Details regarding topography geology, mineable reserves, and production details, Method of mining and extent of mechanization are given below;

3.5.1 Topography:

Topographically the formation in the area granted under lease is small elevated portion, trending North-South direction. As can be observed from plate II, the height of the mound varies from 449 m to 456 m from MSL falling in toposheet no 57 K/10. The base of the lease area is about 456 m from MSL.

3.5.2 Regional Geology:

The Regional geology around the lease area is covered in toposheet no 57 K/10 consists of rocks of Peninsular gneissic complex of archean age. Peninsular gneissic complex comprises a complex assemblage of gneissic variants and granite rocks which occupies the entire area of the District. PGC in the area is represented mostly by hornblende-biotite gnesis/granodiorite/biotite granite/migmatites.

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 3.5.3 Local Geology: The Subject area belongs to small hillock rising to a height of 8m covering with sheet rock from ground level. The granite is exposed as a hill in the South- Eastern side of the leased area and gently slopes to North-West direction. The sheet rock exposure are observed. The granite rock under consideration stands out as backbone on the hill with width 85m (average) and strike length 186m (average), and vertical dip.

3.5.4 Geological Reserves:

Based on the quarrying work carried out and the present exposure of the boulders & sheet rock and the observations made in the existing quarry the reserves of the area have been estimated by the following parameters. The proved zone is 20m, probable and possible zones are 5mts each and the present recovery factor is expected and taken up to 20% and it may be vary in the depth. The reserves are estimated by the cross sectional method.

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP TABLE 3.1: GEOLOGICAL RESERVES Category & Influence Section Volume Recovery Wastage Section Distance Area (m3) @20% (m3) @80%(m3) (m) (m2)

A B (A×B) (A×B)20% (A×B)80% Proved Reserves A – A’ 50 2090 104500 20900 83600 B – B’ 50 1845 92250 18450 73800 C – C’ 45 1096 49320 9864 39456 Sub Total 246070 49214 196856 Probable Reserves A – A’ 50 383 19150 3830 15320 B – B’ 50 344 17200 3440 13760 C – C’ 45 305 13725 2745 10980 Sub Total 50075 10015 40060 Possible Reserves A – A’ 50 383 19150 3830 15320 B – B’ 50 344 17200 3440 13760 C – C’ 45 305 13725 2745 10980 Sub Total 50075 10015 40060 Grand – total 346220 69244 276976

BUFFER ZONE CALCULATIONS Category & Influence Section Volume Recovery Waste Section Distance Area (m3) @20% (m3) @80%(m3) (m) (m2) A B (A×B) (A×B)20% (A×B)80% Proved Reserves A – A’ 50 340 17000 3400 13600 B – B’ 50 325 16250 3250 13000 C – C’ 45 307 13815 2763 11052 Sub Total 47065 9413 37652 Probable Reserves A – A’ 50 75 3750 750 3000 B – B’ 50 75 3750 750 3000 C – C’ 45 75 3375 675 2700 Sub Total 10875 2175 8700 Possible Reserves A – A’ 50 75 3750 750 3000 B – B’ 50 75 3750 750 3000 C – C’ 45 75 3375 675 2700 Sub Total 10875 2175 8700 Grand – total 68815 13763 55052 Colour granite reserves after deletion of 277405 55481 221924 buffer zone

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP

Total Geological Reserves of Colour granite = 69,244m3 Reserves Blocked under buffer zone = 13,763 m3 Total Mineable Reserves of Colour granite = 55, 481m3 Total Wastage available in QL area = 2,21,924 m3

3.5.5 Life of the Mine: Total Mineable Reserves = 55481/4488 = 12.36 (or) 12 Years Production per Year 3.5.6 Method of Mining:

Methods to be adopted:

The Quarry has been working for the past 3 years. The Mining operations are carried out by adopting open cast semi-mechanization method.

Brief Description: Quarrying of Granite raw blocks in this mine by adopting a scientific method of quarrying comprises two major phases. 1) Pre-Quarrying Phase 2) Operational Phase Pre-Quarrying Phase: Site preparation and formation of approach roads to the selected working spots by using required earth moving machinery, like bulldozers, excavators, rollers etc., Removing the topsoil and dumping the same at a separate place so that the same can be used later for land reclamation, afforestation, site filling etc., Prepare the ground to proper gradient (preferably 1:16) for stability of moving and working heavy machinery. Developing suitable adequate infrastructure such as water, power etc.,

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP Operational Phase: Stripping up of overburden is made easy by poclain/excavator. Primary cutting is done with Line Drilling Machines and Diamond Wire saw machine. Secondary cutting and squaring of blocks are carried out by Line Drilling Machines of lesser capacity and splitting the blocks by using feather and wedges. Crane and winch are helpful as supporting machineries for easy handling of heavy tonnage material. Productivity is directly proportional to the degree of mechanization in the quarry. Transportation will be made by trucks to dispatching points. (Rail head/Port) Separation of Large Primary Blocks from the mother rock by pre-splitting

Primary cut: In this mine the splitting of large blocks and boulders from mother rock are carried out by using line drilling method. This involves loosing of the primary block from mother rock. Hence primary cutting will be done by line drilling method where close spaced parallel holes along straight line will be made. Line drilling method is used for separation of primary blocks. Once the free face is developed in working place, the primary cuts is taken up over a maximum length of 10m with a width of 3m and to a depth of 6m depends upon the joints availability. These dimensions are confirmed as for field studies. Primary block will be cut into secondary blocks by jack hammer drilling and wedge cutting and this block will be dislodged from in-situ position by an excavator. Line drilling method will be used for cutting the primary blocks which involve the following: 1) Primary cutting is done with Line Drill Machine.

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 2) Secondary Cutting and squaring of blocks are carried out by Line Drill Machines of lesser capacity and splitting the blocks by using feather and wedges. 3) Silent non-explosive demolishing agent like ACCONEX (Chemical Powder)

Sub Division of large Primary Blocks into Secondary Block: This will be done drilling close spaced holes (along a line) down to the depth and the secondary block will be removed easily by just pulling it with the help of proclaim. Close spaced holes will be drilled to the half the length of the block on either side of it by using wedges blocks can be separated.

Production of Commercial Blocks After primary separation the rock mass will be carefully examined to avoid hair line cracks, mineral segregations and veins etc., the dressing of the rough blocks will be made by chipping the edges and geometrically equating the edges of the block at the dressing yard. The rough blocks obtained after primary cut it will be dressed for obtained good geometric shape of granite. Thus the commercial blocks are produced. 3.5.7 Extent of Mechanization:

The machinery requirement is mainly for drilling and transporting the materials. The details of required machinery are presented in Table 3.2.

TABLE 3.2: MACHINERY REQUIREMENTS S.No. Description Number(s) 1. Excavator 3 2. Tipper 2 3. Compressor 1 4. Jack Hammers 3

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 3.5.8 Year wise Production Details: The year wise production proposed is shown in the following table

TABLE 3.3: YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS

Year Bench Working area Bench Volume R.F Production (m3) 2 3 (m ) Height (m) (m ) Granite waste 4th I 1947 6 11682 20 2336.4 9345.6 Year II 1667 6 10002 20 2000.4 8001.6 Total 21684 4336.8 17347.2 5th I 2080 6 12480 20 2496 9984 Year II 1786 6 10716 20 2143.2 8572.8 Total 23196 4639.2 18556.8 Grand Total 44880 8976 35904

3.5.9 Loading & Transport:

Blocks from mother rock separated by excavator and the slope of the ramp is gentle the rough block will be brought to the dressing yard by excavator/tipper. Here after the dressing the blocks will be transported to destination by Trucks.

3.5.10 Waste Generation & Disposal:

About 17,952 m3 of waste in every year and about 2,15,424 m3 of waste in an entire lease period of the mine will be generated. The generated Waste will be dumped on the south side of the quarry lease area over an area of 3432 sq.mts with a height of 12 mts. The year wise waste generation in next 2 years as follows TABLE 3.3: YEAR WISE WASTE GENERATION

Year Granite Waste (m3)

IV (2015-16) 17347.2 V (2016-17) 18556.8 Total 35904

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 3.6 RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE, MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCTS, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT

No raw material will be required. The final product will be sent to consumer industries based on their demand. The mode of transportation of raw material will be by road. Trucks will be used for transportation to the end users.

3.7 RESOURCES OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE PROJECT, IF ANY, SHOULD BE BRIEFLY OUTLINED

Mineral will be utilized and sent for use to different end users. Some of the rejects/ waste will be used for the maintenance of roads.

3.8 AVAILABILITY OF WATER ITS SOURCE, ENERGY /POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE;

Water Requirement: The daily water requirement will be 3.7 KLD, which will be sourced from outside Tankers

REQUIREMENT KLD Dust suppression on haul roads 0.8 Green belt 0.8 Domestic Activities 1.9 Others 0.2 Total water required 3.7

Power Requirement:

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP operated with diesel as motive power. One D.G set of 80 KVA is proposed for back-up power and other requirements.

3.9 QUANTITY OF WASTE TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT/DISPOSAL

No liquid effluent will be generated at the mine site. The domestic wastewater of 0.8 KLD generated will be sent to septic tanks followed by soak pits.

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 CONNECTIVITY (Mine Site)

MODE DESCRIPTION Nearest Railway Station Vayalapad RS –7.7 Kms (NE) Nearest Airport Bangalore Airport – 120 Kms (SW) Nearest Highway NH-219 – 5.0 kms (W) Nearest Seaport Chennai Port – 270 kms (E)

4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP

4.2.1 Land Form:

The lease area is covered in the Survey of India Topo Sheet No: 57 K/10 and is a barren mound. 4.2.2 Land Use: The sanctioned lease area is a Govt. Land, 1.625 Ha and being not to put any other use. 4.2.3 Land Ownership:

The sanctioned lease area is Govt. Land, 1.625 Ha.

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 4.3 TOPOGRAPHY: Topographically the formation in the area granted under lease is small elevated portion, trending North-South direction. As can be observed from plate II, the height of the mound varies from 449 m to 456 m from MSL falling in toposheet no 57 K/10. The base of the lease area is about 456 m from MSL.

4.4 EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN (AGRICULTURE, NON-AGRICULTURE, FOREST, WATER BODIES (INCLUDING AREA UNDER CRZ)), SHORTEST DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO PERIPHERY OF THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER BODIES (DISTANCE FROM THE HFL OF THE RIVER), CRZ. IN CASE OF NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREA, A COPY OF THE GAZETTE NOTIFICATION SHOULD BE GIVEN. The existing land use is Govt. waste land and being not to put any other use

S.NO PARTICULARS DETAILS 1. Archeological Important Places None 2. Ecological Sensitive areas None (National park, Wild Life Sanctuary & Biosphere Reserve etc.) 3. Reserved Forests Nurukuppalakonda RF - 1.6 Kms (E) Boyakonda Extension RF - 8.7 Kms (S) Tarigonda RF - 5.1 Kms (NNE) 4. River/Water Bodies Bahuda Reservoir - 6.8 Kms (SE) Bahuda River - 4.6 Kms (S)

4.5 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE:

There are no buildings & structures within the mine lease area except some vegetations existing in the lease area which will be cleared when required. Basic Amenities: A) Communication & Post-Office:-

The Nearest Post & Telegraph Office is at Madanapalle – 8.0 Km (SW)

B) Government & Private Schools: - Madanapalle – 8.0 Km (SW)

C) Nearest Hospital: - Madanapalle – 8.0 Km (SW)

D) Nearest Dispensary is at Madanapalle – 8.0 Km (SW)

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 4.7 CLIMATIC DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES:

S.NO PARTICULARS DETAILS

1. Minimum Temp 12°C

2. Maximum Temp 38°C 3. Normal Rainfall 934 mm

4.8 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE:

Particulars Name Distance with Direction Nearest Habitation Pedda 0.3 Km (S) Chennayyagaripalle Nearest Town Madanapalle 8.0 Km (SW) District Headquarter Chittoor 75.0 Km (SE) Nearest Railway station Vayalapad RS 7.7 Kms (NE) Nearest Airport Bangalore 120 Kms (SW) Nearest Port Chennai 270 Kms (E) Nearest High way NH-219 5.0 Kms (W) NearestDispensary&Govt. Madanapalle 8.0 Km (SW) Hospital Education Facilities Madanapalle 8.0 Km (SW)

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION ETC.) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING/ DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION The project activity is mining of Granite, which will be done by opencast semi mechanized method by forming benches. The ultimate pit limit is marked as shown on the Geological Plan & Sections. Conceptual plan period production & development details as furnished in the Conceptual Mine Plan. Dumping will be done at designated area within the lease area. At the end of the Conceptual Period complete dumps will be afforested and wherever possible and along road sides greenbelt development will be carried out. Safety bunds, fencing &

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP retaining walls shall be constructed as per the directions and guidelines of Directorate General of Mines Safety. 5.2 POPULATION PROJECTION:

The man power of mines includes Mines manager, Engineer, Geologist, skilled and unskilled Labours and medical officers etc. As for the Socio-Economic is concerned from the quarry activity nearby villagers shall get direct employment for about 42 persons. The proposed Quarry activities also shall bring the positive change in the villages.

5.3 LAND USE PLANNING (BREAKUP ALONG WITH GREEN BELT ETC.)

The existing road network will be sufficient to meet the proposed production capacity. However, required infrastructure for transport within the leasehold area will be further strengthened and improved. No new routes or alternations are required in this regards.

5.5 AMENITIES/FACILITIES It is proposed to provide the site services like Mines office and other statutory constructions like Rest Shelter, First Aid, Work shed and Drinking water as required near the QL. Manager’s Room – 6m x 6m x 3m with ACC roof Rest Room – 6m x 6m x 3m with ACC roof Toilets – 2m x 1.5m x 3m

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP First Aid – Provision is made in the Manager’s Room Drinking water – Provision is made in the Rest Room 6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE:

6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA- MINE LEASE AREA)

The total mine lease area is 1.625 Hectares. Mines office and other statutory constructions like rest shelter, first aid, work shed are available at the site and the same will be utilized for future.

6.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA)

As the local person will be given preference for employment, hence no residential area/ housing is proposed.

6.3 GREEN BELT:

• Greenbelt will be developed in an area of 0.37 Hectares in lease period. • Plantation will be done along the Buffer zone of the Lease area and Waste dumps. • Plant species like Pongamia, Neem & Tamarind will be used to develop green belt. • About 20 Saplings will be planted along both sides of the Haul road of 50mts length at 5 mts spacing Year Name of Plant No. of Area Area in Plants Spacing Ha 1st Year Pongamia, Neem & Tamarind 50 2.5m x 2.5m 0.0185 2nd Year Pongamia, Neem & Tamarind 50 2.5m x 2.5m 0.0185 3rd Year Pongamia, Neem & Tamarind 50 2.5m x 2.5m 0.0185 4th Year Pongamia, Neem & Tamarind 50 2.5m x 2.5m 0.0185 5th Year Pongamia, Neem & Tamarind 50 2.5m x 2.5m 0.0185 Total 250 0.0925 Lease Total 1000 0.370 Period

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 6.4 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE:

Local people will be employed for excavation activity. The project will provide the indirect means of earnings in the area of vehicle driving, shops, construction etc. As a result the project will bring a positive impact on the adjacent civilization. The proponent will spend 1% of profit for the development of the area i.e. medical facilities, schools, temples and other social work.

6.5 CONNECTIVITY (TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ROAD / RAIL / METRO/ WATER WAYS ETC.)

MODE DESCRIPTION Nearest Railway station Vayalapad RS –7.7 Kms (NE) Nearest Airport Bangalore Airport – 120 Kms (SW) Nearest Port NH-219 – 5.0 kms (W) Nearest High way Chennai Port – 270 kms (E)

6.6 DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE & SUPPLY OF WATER):

The total water requirement of the project is 3.7 KLD which will be used for Dust Suppression, Greenbelt Development & Domestic purposes and will be sourced from nearby villages through Tankers.

6.7 SEWERAGE SYSTEM:

Domestic Waste Water will be sent to Septic Tank followed Soak pit. Outside discharge is not envisaged.

6.8 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT:

There is no generation of Industrial Solid waste due to this mining activity.

6.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT:

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 6.10 POWER REQUIREMENT & SUPPLY/SOURCE:

There will not be any requirement of power supply for the proposed project activity. The Quarry activities are envisaged to be carried out only during day time by manually and Semi mechanized method. All the equipment shall be operated with diesel as motive power. One D.G set of 80 KVA is proposed for back-up power and other requirements.

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R and R PLAN):

7.1 POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/STATE) IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS INCLUDING HOME OUSTEES, LAND OUSTEES AND LANDLESS LABOUR (A BRIEF OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN).

Not Applicable as the lease area is Govt. Land and there is no involvement of Rehabilitation and Resettlement plan.

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES:

8.1 LIKELY DATE OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION (TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN).

The project will be started once obtain the Environmental Clearance and other necessary approvals from respective departments of state Government.

8.2 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST AND ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT

Total project cost – 80 Lakhs

EMP Capital Cost – 3.75 Lakhs

EMP Recurring Cost – 2.45 Lakhs

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

The Granite lease is result in growth of the surrounding areas by increasing direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development and surrounding infrastructure. Special emphasis on Financial and Social Benefits is being given to the local people including tribal population, if any in the area. The project will bring economical benefits to the state by the way of Royalty. Development of social amenities is in the form of medical facilities and providing books and school uniforms to the poor students nearby schools. No major adverse effect on environment is envisaged as the required mitigation measures are will be given priority

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: 10.1 POLLUTION SOURCES & CONTROL MEASURES:

S.NO PARTICULARS SOURCE CONTROL MEASURES & MANAGEMENT 1. Air Pollution Drilling, a) Wet Drilling System Loading & b) Jackhammer are provided with Gunny bags Un Loading c) Regular Sprinkling of Water on Haul Roads haul roads Transportation , d) Greenbelt Development along the Buffer Zone of the Lease area, Waste Handling Haul roads & Waste Dumps & e) 5.0 Mts of stack height is D.G. Set (80 provided for DG Set ( H = h + 0.2 x √ KVA) KVA) = 3+ 0.2 x √80 KVA = 4.78mts f) Provision of dust masks g) Cloth for drillers 2. Water Domestic Waste a). 0.8 KLD of Domestic Pollution Water wastewater will be sent to the septic tank followed by soak pit. b). Retention wall at the foot of the dump for allowing clean water out. c).Garland drains will be provided around the waste dump. d).Siltation tanks construction at the discharge end of garland drains to arrest silt. 3. Noise Drilling, a). Periodical maintenance of Pollution Material machinery b). Thick green belt along the Handling, Buffer Zone of the Lease area Loading, c). Acoustic enclosure for the DG D.G. Set & sets d). Speed of vehicles will be Movement of limited vehicles e). Provision of earmuffs/ear plugs to employees

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 4. Solid Waste Rock Waste / a).The waste generated will be Over Burden waste dumped in a dumping yard over an area of 3432 sq.mts towards (17,952 m3 in a South side of the lease area. year) b).Retaining wall will be & constructed around the dump (2,15,424 m3 in c).Garland drains will be constructed around the dump lease period) d).Rock Waste is crushed into

smaller sizes and used as a road metal e).Over Burden waste is used in filling low lying areas f).Rejected material is used in making of tiles 5. Reclamation - Reclamation will be taken up on need basis before the conclusion of Mining operations.

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 10.2 BUDGET FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP:

S.No. PARTICULARS CAPITAL COST RECURRING COST 1 Dust Suppression 50000 19000 2 Greenbelt 20000 19500 0 1500 0 3000 0 20000 3 Retaining Wall 108000 2000 4 Siltation Tank 20000 2000 5 Garland Drain 40200 2000 6 Septic Tank& Soak Pit 25000 2000 7 First Aid Facility 50000 84000 8 Environmental Monitoring 0 60000 9 Others 0 0 Safety Shoes 12600 6300 Helmet 8400 4200 Hand Gloves 12600 6300 Ear Plugs 6300 3150 Dust Protection Cloths 10080 5040 Gunny Bags For Jack Hammers 12000 6000 3,75,180 2,45,990 Total Say 3.75 Lakhs Say 2.45 Lakhs

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 10.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN:

S. Potential Action to be Parameters Frequency of Location No. Impact Followed for Monitoring Monitoring

1 Air Ambient air quality PM10, PM2.5, Periodic during Four

Emissions within the premises SO2, NOx and operation Locations of the Mine Lease CO. phase As per Area and nearby CPCB/ APPCB habitations to be guidelines monitored. 2 Noise Noise generated Spot Noise Periodic during Four from various mining Level operation Locations activities recording phase 3 Water & Sampling & As per CPCB Periodic during Two Waste Water Analysis of Waste Guidelines operation Locations Quality Water phase 4 Soil Quality Sampling & As per CPCB Periodic during One Analysis Guidelines operation Location phase 5 Health Employees and All relevant Regular check Annually Labor health check parameters ups ups

11.0 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY:

The management of occupational safety & health is the prime responsibility of mine management. The following facilities will be provided to the employs;

Provision of Dust masks to prevent exposure of persons to dust Provision of ear muffs/ear plugs for protecting workmen from adverse affects of noise Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out. First Aid Facility at site.

M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Pre-Feasibility Report & EMP 12.0 CONCLUSION:

The Granite Mining project of M/s. Monarch Granites – 1.625Ha is located at Sy.No: 857/B-20, Pothapolu Village, Madanapalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh will be environmental compatible to the surrounding due to the high standards of pollution control measures to be adopted during the operational phase.

Environmental Management Plan will help minimize adverse impacts on the environment. Where impacts occur, immediate action must be taken to reduce the escalation of effects associated with these impacts.

To ensure the relevance of this document to the specific mine development stage, it needs to be reviewed throughout all phases. Hence, it is requested that necessary Environmental Clearance may be accorded for implementation of the project.