Granite Building Stone Quarry

EXTENT: 2.23.92 Ha In S.Y.No: 340/1/99-1, 340/1/99-2, 340/1/102/2-1, 340/1/100/3, 340/1/100-4, 340/1/100-1, 340/1/100-2, 340/1/102-2, 340/1/103-1 At Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala

Of Mr. Mathew Daniel Mangalathu Padijatathil, Adoor, Peringanadu (part), Parakoottam, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala State, Pin code-691 551 Contact Number: 09846214351 Email: [email protected]

Consultant

AADHI BOOMI MINING AND ENVIRO TECH (P) LTD., (NABET Accredited EIA Consultant “A” Category) Accreditation No. NABET/EIA/1518/SA-034. No. 3/216, K.S.V. Nagar, Narasothipatti, Alagapuram -Post, Salem – 636 004. Tamil Nadu. Mobile: 98427 29655 Email:[email protected]. Website: www.abmenvirotech.com

Chapter Chapter name Page No. No.

1 Executive summary 2

2 Introduction 4

3 Project description 6

4 Site analysis 11

5 Planning brief 20

6 Proposed infrastructure 24

7 Rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) plan 26

8 Project schedule and cost estimates 27

9 Analysis of proposal 28

Chapter 1: Executive Summary

The proponent, Mr. Mathew Daniel, applied for grant of lease for removing Granite Building Stone (Khondalite), over an extent of 2.23.92 Ha in S.Y.No 340/1/99-1etc., in Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala state.

For this quarrying project, Mining Plan was prepared under Rule 66 of Kerala Minor Minerals Concession Rules, (Amended 2015) and Minor Mineral conservation and Development rule 2010 (Draft) for quarrying the building stone with due consideration of environmental parameters so as to obtain Environment clearance (EC). Permission requested to this quarry is for a period of Five years.

The mining plan is approved by the Geologist, Department of Mining and Geology, Pathanamthitta, Kerala vide Approval of Eco friendly Mining Plan Letter No. 1079/DOPTA/M/18 dated 02.05.2018.

As per the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments and as per S.O. 141 (E) – amendment notification dated 15.01.2016, the project area lesser than 25 Hectares are classified under B2 category for the purpose of Environment Clearance. Hence, this project falls under B2 Category and require Environment Clearance (EC) from DEIAA/DEAC, Pathanamthitta, Kerala. Salient features of the project are as follows:

Table 1.1: Salient Features FEATURES DETAILS Proponent details Mr. Mathew Daniel Mangalathu Padijatathil, Adoor, Peringanadu (part), Parakoottam, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala - 691 551 Mobile: 9846214351 Existing/New Quarry New Survey number 340/1/99-1,340/1/99-2,340/1/102/2-1,340/1/100/3, 340/1/100- 4, 340/1/100-1, 340/1/100-2,340/1/102-2, 340/1/103-1. Geographical features Latitude: 9° 06' 24.14" N” to 9° 06' 30.29" N Longitude: 76° 44' 6.89" E to 76° 44' 16.16" E Elevation: 80-120m above Mean Sea level (MSL) (Toposheet No. 58C/16 Site Location Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala state Type of Project Granite Building Stone (Khondalite) Mining lease area 2.23.92 Hectares Geological Resources 899304 MT Mineable Reserves 791122.5 MT

Production 120036 MT per annum Depth of Mining 52m depth from hill top or 22m bgl Water Table 20m bgl Method of Mining Open cast semi mechanized mining Category B2 Mining plan approval District Geologist, Dept. Of Mining & Geology, Govt. Of Kerala, Vide Letter No: 1079/DOPTA/M/18 dated 02.05.2018

Quarry Permit 1 Year General conditions of EIA None notification, 2006 Man Power 40 persons Water requirement Drinking and Utilities 2.0 KLD, Dust suppression and Green Belt 2.5 KLD. Total water requirement – 4.5 KLD Source: Mineral water industries by water canes. EMP Cost Rs. 4.40 lakhs Project Cost Rs. 66.50 lakhs Nearest habitation Maroor – 0.5km Nearest Town Pathanapuram – 4km (E) Nearest Railway station Kura Railway Station – 8.3km - S Nearest Airport Trivandrum International Airport – 70km (S) Nearest Hospital Janatha Hospital – 3.8km (E)

Land use pattern of the core Area put on Total % of zone use at start of Area used at Use S.No Head plan (Ha) the end of (Present) plan (Ha) Area under i) --- 1.66.89 75 mining ii) Roads --- 0.03.00 1 Green belt & iii) --- 0.53.78 23.9 Safety area iv) Labour shed --- 0.00.25 0.1 V) Virgin 2.23.92 ------Total 2.23.92 2.23.92 100

Chapter 2: Introduction of the Project

2.1. PROJECT PROPONENT

Name : Mr. Mathew Daniel Address : Mangalathu Padijatathil, Adoor, Peringanadu (part), Parakoottam, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala - 691 551 Contact : +91 9846214351 Email : [email protected]

2.2. LEASE AREA

Survey No. : 340/1/99-1 etc., Village : Enadimangalam Taluk : Adoor District : Pathanamthitta State : Kerala

2.3. NATURE OF PROJECT

Mining would be carried out by opencast method by semi mechanized machinery and using Hydraulic excavator and tippers combination. The bench slope is maintained not more than 60° from horizontal. But the overall pit slope shall be <45°. The plan period is for 5 years at a depth of 52m from the hill top or 22m from the ground level. The reserves below this level shall increase the life substantially.

2.4. NEED / IMPORTANCE

Building stones play a vital role in roads, concrete and building products & Aesthetic Works. They are used in walls and paving slabs as it is weather resistant and for its aesthetic appeal. The aggregates of the stone is crushed and sorted into various sizes for use in concrete, coated with bitumen to make asphalt or used dry as bulk fill in construction because of its strong physical properties. Thus mining of Building stones supports the country in improving the infrastructure as well as the economy.

2.5. DEMAND

As Building stone is a significant raw material in the construction sector, the demand exists in the market throughout the year. Thus quarrying of the mineral finds consumer easily in the local market.

2.6. IMPORT VS INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION

Building stone exists in the proposed site and does not require any raw material to be imported for the production process. The extracted blocks are broken into required size for selling.

2.7. EXPORT POSSIBILITY

Not applicable since the project meets local demand only.

2.8. EMPLOYMENT The following manpower is proposed to look after and carry out the day today quarrying activities at the proposed production and also to comply with statutory provisions of MMR 1961. Management and supervisory personal: Mining Engineer/Mines Manager - 1 Person (First\ Second class Mines Manager Competency certificate holder) Mines Foreman (Foreman competency - 1 Person Certificate holder) Mining Mate (Mine Mate competency - 1 Person Certificate holder) Register keeper (Workman cadre) - 1 Person The Mining Engineer so appointed should supervise day to day workings assisted by a Foreman. Wherever the workers are employed more than 10, a qualified Mining Mate should be appointed to supervise and control the workers. A register keeper shall also be appointed to keep and maintain the registers and records.

Skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled Lobours. Skilled Operator : 1 Person Semi-skilled Driver : 9 Persons Un-skilled Musdoors\ Labours : 17 Persons Cleaners : 7 Persons Register Keeper : 2 Person ------Management & Supervisory staffs : 36 ------Total 40 Persons ------

Chapter 3: Project Description

3.1. TYPE OF PROJECT

The project involves quarrying of granite building stones from the proposed area by adopting eco-friendly and safer techniques.

3.2. LOCATION

The area is represented by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58C/7, the location map is given in Plate 1 and figure 3.1.

Figure 3.1.: Location of the quarry

The Said Quarry area falls between the northern latitude of 9° 06' 24.14" N” to 9° 06' 30.29" N and eastern longitude of 76° 44' 6.89" E to 76° 44' 16.16" E. All the pillar co-ordinates are shown on Google Earth Image with lease boundary in figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2.: Google Earth image showing Lease boundary and pillars

3.3. ALTERNATIVE SITE

Since the project is site specific due to the availability of the minerals, no alternative sites proposed for this project.

3.4. COMPUTATION OF YEAR WISE PRODUCTION

Table 3.1: Production proposed

Production Waste/ Mineral ROM Topsoil @ 95% Weathered Rejects @ Year (MT) (MT) rock 5% (MT) I 46860 106235 100923 ---- 5312 II 21240 129537.5 123061 ---- 6477 III 20520 131887.5 125293 ---- 6594 IV -- 132487.5 125863 ---- 6624 V -- 131625 125044 ---- 6581 TOTAL 88620 631772.5 600184 ---- 31589

3.5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Open cast, semi-mechanized mining will be adopted to extract granite building stones of required size from the area for which lease applied for. Before opening a mine, several aspects should be considered like construction of semi-permanent structures, planning for the development/production works, formation of faces, lying of approach road to various benches for movement of dumpers, recruitment of man power, deployment of machinery, selection of dump sites, stacking yards etc. Top soil/overburden, weathered materials shall be removed prior to development of working benches. Bench slope of each bench shall not be more than 60° and over all pit slope shall be less than 45°. Height of each bench as designed as 5m and width not less than the height.

The following machinery is proposed to be exclusively for the development and production work at this mine. The machinery is proposed to be purchased or engaged on hire basis.

3.5.1. Drilling Equipment

Drilling of shot-holes will be carried out using portable compressor with Jack Hammers. Depth of holes shall be 1-2m.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.

3.5.2. Loading and Transportation

Loading of waste and reject materials shall be done by excavator into 10 ton tippers from the working place periodically. Such waste and building stones shall be dumped in the site earmarked for dumping as shown in the Plates. One hydraulic excavator with 1.2 m3 capacity and 6 tippers of 10tonnes capacity are proposed to engage for internal transport of rejects from the working face to the dumps.

3.5.3. Blasting

The massive formation shall be broken into pieces of portable size by jack hammer drilling and shot hole blasting. Powder factor of explosives for breaking such hard rock shall be in the order of 6-7 tonnes per Kg of explosives. Blasting parameter proposed to be adopted for shot holes shall be, Depth (m) * Burden (m) *Spacing (m) = Volume (M3) 1.00 x 0.60 x 0.75 = 0.45 M3 Quantity of broken rock per hole = 0.45 x 2.6 = 1.17 MT Blasting efficiency @90% = 1.17 x 90% = 1.05 MT/hole Charge per hole = 140 gm of 25 mm dia. cartridge. Quantity of rock broken per day = 400 M.T. Requirement of explosives per day = 57 Kg @ 7 M.T. per Kg of explosives No. of holes to be drilled per day = 400/1.05=381 Holes

Table 3.2: Recommended Explosives Class / S.No. Description Type Size Division 1. Slurry class - 2 Nitrate Mixture 25 x 200 Ordinary and Electric 2. Detonators class - 6 6.5 x 32 (OD & ED) class - 6 Blue sump fuse coils of 3. Safety fuse Div - 1 10 mts each

Nitro compound explosives will be initiated directly by blue sump fuse with ordinary detonators or electric detonators. The Powder factor for waste rock development shall be 7 Tonnes per Kg. of explosives.

3.6. RESOURCES

Total Geological resources (A) = 899304MT Mineral reserves blocked under Mine benches (B) = 77500MT Mineral reserves blocked in safety zone (C) = 30681MT

Then, Total Mineable/Recoverable reserves = A-(B+C) = 899304-(77500+30681) =366883-108181 Mineable reserves calculated as =791122 MT

3.7. WATER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT

Whole some drinking water shall be provided as per the Mines Rules, 1955. Quantity for drinking and utilities is 2.0KLD. Dust suppression and green belt of water is 2.5KLD.Minimum quantity of 4.5KLD has to be maintained as per the Rule. Drinking water is obtained by Mineral water industries by water canes. Dust suppression and green belt is obtained from water tank.

3.8. POWER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT

Electricity is not required as the mine will be working during day time only which does not demand artificial light.

3.9. WASTE GENERATION

Granite building stone rejects which amounts to 5% of the total excavation; about 31471 MT will be generated for mining up to 22 m depth from ground level. It is revealed in the final mine closure plan showing the ultimate depth of mining and ultimate pit configuration. Maximum height and spread of dumps for the first five years are given as under

Table 3.3.: Year wise waste generation Overburden Building stone Year Topsoil (MT) /Waste Total Rejects (MT) (MT) First 46860 - 5312 52172 Second 21240 - 6477 27717 Third 20520 - 6594 27114 Fourth - - 6624 6624 Fifth - - 6581 6581 Total 88620 - 31589 120208

YEARWISE DUMP DIMENSION (M) Description Quantity (MT) Topsoil = 88620 Reject = 31589 Total = 120208

Chapter 4: Site Analysis

4.1. CONNECTIVITY

The applied area is located in Pathanamthitta district , from Pathanamthitta Adoor found in 15 km distance from their Enadimangalam about 8 km and the site is situated about 3 km distance. Features in the 300 m and 500 m buffer zone of the lease area is shown in figure 4.2.

PATHANAMTHITTA 15Km ADOOR --8Km -- Enadimangalam

3Km

Site Figure 4.1. Route

Figure 4.2. Geo-referenced Google Earth image around 300m and 500 m radius

4.2. LAND DETAILS Table 4.1. shows that the list of survey numbers and its extent. The lease area is Patta land. Land use pattern of the lease area is given in table 4.2.

Table 4.1.: Land Particulars Village Taluk District and S.Y.No Status of Area State Land (Ha.) Enadimangalam Adoor Pathanamthitta, 340/1/99-1, Patta land 2.23.92 Kerala 340/1/99-2, 340/1/102/2-1, 340/1/100/3, 340/1/100-4, 340/1/100-1, 340/1/100-2, 340/1/102-2, 340/1/103-1

Table 4.2.: Land use pattern of the Core Zone (Mining Lease area) Area used at the end S. No Head of plan period (Ha)

1 Area under mining 1.66.89 2 Roads 0.03.00

3 Green belt & Safety area 0.53.78 4 Labour shed 0.00.25

5 Virgin ----

Total 2.23.92

4.3. TOPOGRAPHY

Formation of the area is trending east to north and it is mostly covered with top soil and common regional plants with well exposed building stone formation and boulders in between. Top soil of about 1m thick is capping the bed rock intermittently. There is no major or minor water body in and around the applied area. The Pathanamthitta district received the rain under the influence of both southwest and northwest monsoons. The southwest monsoon chiefly contributes to the rainfall in the district. Most of the precipitation occurs in the form of cyclonic storms caused due to the depressions in Arabian Sea. The normal annual rainfall over the district varies from about 2850mm.It is the minimum around Pathanamthitta in the southeastern part of the district. The highest humidity is generally recorded in May with the value of 87%.

4.4. ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES

4.1. Air Environment

As there is no mining activity carried out now, no dust rise is observed. Only ambient baseline data is taken. Results are as given in table 4.3.

Table 4.3.: Air sample analysis report Sl. PARAMETERS PROTOCOL UNIT RESULT NAAQ No S 3 1 Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Envirotech Manual μg / m 20.3 60 2 Respirable Particulate Matter IS 5182 Part 23- μg / m3 45.8 100 ( PM10) 2006 3 3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) IS 5182 Part 2 - μg / m 6.3 80 2001 3 4 Nitrogen Dioxide ( NO2) IS 5182 Part 6- μg / m 11.64 80 2006 3 5 Ozone (O3) IS 5182 Part 9- μg / m 38.6 180 2009 6 Lead (Pb) IS 5182 Part 22- μg / m3 BDL 1 2004 (DL=0.1) 7 Carbon Monoxide (CO) (1 Hour IS 5182 Part 10- mg/m3 BDL 4 ) 2003 (DL=1.15) 3 8 Ammonia (NH3) Indophenol Method μg / m 16.70 400 9 Arsenic (As) IS 5182 Part ng / m3 BDL 6 22:2004 R.2009 (DL=1.0) 10 Nickel (Ni) IS 5182 Part ng / m3 BDL 20 22:2004 R.2009 (DL=0.1) 3 11 Benzene (C6H6) IS 5182 Part 11- μg / m BDL 5 2006 (DL=0.1) 12 Benzo (a) Pyrene IS 5182 Part 12- ng / m3 BDL 1 2004 (DL=0.1) BDL – Below Detectable Limit ; DL – Detection Limit The above results comply with NAAQS

4.4.2. Water Environment

Water table is located at a depth of 32m bgl. Water sample collected the mine working pit. Results as per the test report are given in table 4.4.

Table 4.4.: Water sample analysis report

As Per IS 10500:2012

PROTOCOL:

APHA 22nd

Sl.No UNITS

RESULTS Edition 2012

Requirement Requirement

PARAMETERS

the absence of of absence the

alternate source alternate

(Acceptable limit) (Acceptable Permissible limit in limit Permissible pH value at 1 - 6.8 6.5 – 8.5 6.5 – 8.5 4500 H+ B 25oC <1.0 2 Turbidity NTU 1 5 2130 B

3 Color Hazen Unit <1.0 5 15 2120 B IS 3025 P 5 1983 4 Odor - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable R.2012 Electrical Micromhos/ 5 conductivity cm 69 - - 2510 B at 25oC Total IS:3025: 6 Suspended mg/l <1.0 - - P.17:1984:R.2012 Solids IS Total 2000 3025:P.16:1984:R 7 Dissolved mg/l 58 500 .2012 Solids

Total 8 Hardness as mg/l 16 200 600 2340 C CaCO3 Chlorides ac 9 mg/l 12 250 1000 4500 Cl- B Cl Sulfates as 10 mg/l 1.2 200 400 4500 SO4 E SO4 MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION Requirement as per IS Sl. 10500: 2012 Second Parameters Units Results Protocol No revision (Acceptable Limit) Total MPN/ Shall not be detectable IS 1622-1981 1 60 Coliforms 100ml in any 100ml Amd.4 RA 2009 MPN/ Shall not be detectable IS 1622-1981 2 E.Coli 15 100ml in any 100ml Amd.4 RA 2009

The above submitted water sample does not comply with drinking water specification as per IS 10500:2012 with respect to Microbiological Examination and Colour. So, it is not recommended for drinking purposes, but it can be used for other domestic uses.

4.4.3. Acoustic and Seismic environment

Sound measurement in the core and buffer area is done. The applied area is a fresh area and the Threshold sound level is reported as 45dB. Detailed measurement is given in table 4.5.

Table 4.5.: Sound measurement readings

Sampling Noise Value Limits as per KSPCB Location dB (A) dB (A) (Day Time) Core Zone 48.9 45.5 55 50.3 46.9

4.4.4. Soil

Soil sampling was done as this mine and no dust rise is observed, that results shown in table 4.6. Dust fall data may be taken from the district observation for threshold values.

Table 4.6.: Soil analysis results S.No PARAMETERS RESULTS 1 pH value (10% Solution) 5.9 2 EC@ 25oC (Micromhos/cm) 45.0 (10% solution) 3 Moisture 19.80% w/w 4 Density 0.82g/cc 5 Texture Clay=18.70% :Sand = 57.1% Silt = 24.2% Sandy Soil

Chemical Parameters S. No PARAMETERS RESULTS 1 Alkalinity 0.038% 2 Calcium 0.44% 3 Magnesium 0.38% 4 Sodium 0.0162 % 5 Potassium 0.0024% 6 Iron 128% 7 Copper 32.0 ppm 8 Chlorides 0.0125 %

4.4.5. Flora and Fauna

Flora The applied area and the surrounded area are mostly covered with rubber tree and coconut trees. The photo of identified flora is given below in Fig no.4.4 and table 4.7. Identified fauna is given in table 4.8. Table 4.7: Flora Sl.no. Name of trees Botanical Name Quantity

1 Rubber Hevea brasiliensis 663

Figure 4.3: Flora found in the site

Fauna The fauna species observed around the project site is given below,

Table 4.8: Fauna Mammals: S.No. Local Name Botanical Name 1 Indian palm squirrel Funambulus palmarum

Avian Fauna: S.No. Local Name Botanical Name 1 House crow Corvus splendens

Butterfly/Insects: S.No. Local Name Botanical Name 1 Scorpion Scorpiones 2 Millipedes Diplopoda

4.4.6. Eco sensitive area

There is no major water body, seasonal odai or Nallah found within 1km radius of the lease boundary. Archaeological monuments, bridges, Theme parks, are also not located in the area. No reserve forest, wild life sanctuaries found within the 10 km radius.

4.5. CLIMATIC CONDITION

Wet type of climatic condition prevails in the district. The district receives an average rainfall of 3133.9 mm annually. The major rainfall contribution is from south-west monsoon season during June to September. Based on 1901-99 data, rainfall during south-west monsoon contributes nearly 56.8% to the annual rainfall. Followed by this season, the north-east monsoon season from October to December contributes about 21.7% and the balance 21.5% is received from the rainfall during January to May months. The eastern part of the district receives maximum rainfall in comparison with the western part. (Source: www.dmg.kerala.gov.in)

4.6. INFRASTRUCTURE

4.6.1. Road

The mode of transport of the building stone granite produced and marketed is by road to various consumer destinations. Approach road is available from the lease area for transportation.

4.6.2. Power Supply

Since simple methods are adopted and the limited scale of activities involved in the quarrying, high tension electric power supply or huge workshop facility is not required.

4.6.3. Sanitary Facilities

Surface latrines and urinals shall be constructed at convenient place for usage of male and female labours separately.

4.6.4. 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.

4.7. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Table 4.9, shows the existing infrastructures of nearby area.

Table 4.9.: Infrastructure nearby the lease area

S. No. Particulars Location Approximate Distance in Km 1. Post office Maroor 1 2. Town Adoor 11 3. Police Station Pathanapuram 4.5 4. Fire Station Adoor 11 5. Govt. Hospital Pathanapuram 4.5 6. School Edathara 3.5 7. DSP Office Adoor 11 8. Railway Station Auvaneswsarem 8.8 9. Temple Kalanjoor 3 10. Nearest Airport Trivandrum 70

Chapter 5: Planning Brief

5.1. PLANNING CONCEPT

Excavation of building stone granite is planned and described in section 3.4 and 3.6. Proposed land is a Patta land which does not come under Residential, Forest or any other sensitive land classification. As a small project, it is not demanding any town or country planning. However, approach roads and haul roads will be laid for the transportation of excavated materials to the market and to the dump.

5.2. POPULATION PROJECTION

There is no permanent influx of the population is anticipated as the workers will be hired locally from nearby villages. Man power in mines given below,

Man Power Skilled 1 Person Semi-skilled 9 Persons Un-skilled 26 Persons Management & Supervisory 4 Persons Total 40 Persons

5.3. LAND USE PLANNING

The present and proposed land use pattern is given in clause 24 of Table 1.1.

5.4. INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND

Labour shed, Surface latrines and urinals are required to be constructed easily accessible from the working area. Green belt is proposed which is given in afforestation plan (Table 5.1). No other infrastructures required.

Table 5.1: Afforestation Plan

Rate of Year Place Types of Trees Number Survival I Lease Boundary Rubber, Teak & other regional trees 50 80 %

II Lease Boundary Rubber, Teak & other regional trees 50 80 %

III Lease Boundary Rubber, Teak & other regional trees 50 80 %

IV Lease Boundary Rubber, Teak & other regional trees 50 80 % V Lease Boundary Rubber, Teak & other regional trees 50 80 %

5.5. AMENITIES/ FACILITIES

List of equipments and materials required for drilling, loading, transporting is given in table 5.1., 5.2, 5.3 respectively. Table 5.1.: Drilling equipments Dia. Of Motive H.P. Type Nos. Size/Capacity Make Hole Power Hand held Jack Hammer 4 19mm Air 45 Atlas Copco Compressor 2 - Mahindra - 80 Table 5.2.: Loading Equipments Size/ Capacity Motive H.P. Type Nos. Make (m3) Power Hydraulic TATA EX 2 1.20 Diesel excavator Hitachi 110 Rock Breaker 2 - TATA Diesel 80 Table 5.3.: Transportation vehicles Type Nos. Size/ Capacity Make Motive Power H.P. Tipper 6 10 M.T Swaraj Masta Diesel 180

5.6. HAZARDS AND RISK MANAGEMENT 5.6.1. Explosives Blasting is done by means of explosives which are hazardous during of handling, storage and blasting.

5.6.1.1. Storage and Handling Explosives are store as per the Indian Explosives Act, 1958 and the Explosive Rules, 1983. Necessary permissions should be obtained from the Joint Controller of Explosives to store and uses of explosives in the quarry in the magazine permit under Form - 23 or Agreement shall be made with holder of Form - 22 who can supply and fire explosives as per safety practices. However blasting in the mine or quarry shall be done as per the MMR, 1961 under the supervision of Mines Blaster certificate holder, appointed under Reg.160 of Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961.

5.6.1.2. Blasting Poorly designed shots can result in misfires early ignition and flying rock. Safety can be ensured by planning for round of shots to ensure face properly surveyed, holes correctly drilled, direction logged, the weight of explosion for good fragmentation. Blast design, charge and fire around of explosives should be carried out by a trained person.

5.6.2. Drilling Slipping and Falling of labours from the edge of a bench during drilling is possible. Part of training should include instructions to face towards the open edge of the bench so any inadvertent backward step is away from the edge. Suitable portable rail fencing which can be

21 erected between the drilling operations and the edge of the mine can be provided. Attachment of a safety line to the drilling rig and provide harness for the driller to wear can be done. Newer drill machines are provided with cabin which controls noise level within cabins. Driller operators should be protected with ear protection.

5.6.3. Loading Possible risks during loading of mined rocks are falling of rock on the driver, plant toppling aver due to uneven ground, failure of hydraulic system, fires, fall while gaining access to operating cabin, electrocution in Draglines, failure of wire ropes in Dragline. In order to overcome these risks:

 Operator cabin should be of suitable strength to protect the driver in event of rock fall.  Electrical supply to dragline should be properly installed with adequate earth continuity and earth leakage protection.  Wire rope should be suitable for work undertaken and be examined periodically.  Ensure that loaders are positioned sufficiently away from face edges

5.6.4. Transportation Brake failure, lack of all-around visibility from driver position, vehicle movements particularly while reversing, rollover, Vibrations, Noise, Dust and improper / no signalling are some of the factors causing risk. This can be avoided by following measures:

 Visibility defects can be eliminated by the use of visibility aids such as closed circuit television and suitable mirrors.  Edge protection is necessary to prevent inadvertent movement.  Seatbelt to protect driver in event of vehicle rollover.  Good maintenance and regular testing necessary to reduce possibility of brake failure.  Avoid driving at the edge of roadway under construction  Heavy earth moving equipment and vehicle drivers and those giving signals should be well trained.

5.6.5. Unstable face Chances of Rock fall or slide exists. Regular examination of face must be done and remedial measures must be taken to make it safe if there is any doubt that a collapse could take place. Working should be advanced in a direction taken into account the geology such that face and quarry side remain stable.

5.6.6. General safety measures Provisions of the Mines Act, Rules and Regulations orders made there under shall be complied with, so that the safety of the mine, machinery and persons will be ensured. Permission, relaxation or exemption wherever required for the safe and scientific mining of the deposit will be obtained from the Department of Mine Safety.  Safety kits should be located in easily accessible place with major first aid materials in it.

 Entry of any unauthorized person into mine and plant areas shall be completely prohibited  Arrangements for fire fighting in the mine’s office complex and mining area  Provision of all the safety appliances such as safety boot, helmets, goggles, ear plugs etc. shall be made available for the employees  Mining will be undertaken in coexistence with the requirements of the Mining Plan which shall be updated from time to time  Handling of explosives, charging and blasting shall be undertaken only by a competent person  Adequate safety equipment shall be provided at the explosive magazine  All the mining equipment shall be maintained as per the guidelines of the manufacturer

5.7. CONNECTIVITY

The applied area is located in Pathanamthitta district , from Pathanamthitta Adoor found in 15 km distance from their Enadimangalam about 8 km and the site is situated about 3 km distance .

5.8. WATER REQUIREMENT & MANAGEMENT

Drinking & Utilities = 2.0KLD

Wastewater = (2.0KLD * 75%) = 1.5KLD

Water Required for Dust Suppression & Green Belt =

(4.0KLD – 1.5KLD of W.W) = 2.5KLD

Total Water Requirement = 4.5 KLD

5.9. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

All dumps will be made separately over barren area as per Plate –VI, VA, VIB, VIC and VID. All the rejects shall be dumped along lease boundary of the lease area temporarily and back filled over the mined out area in future.

Chapter 6: Proposed Infrastructure

6.1. GREEN BELT Afforestation plan is proposed to develop a green belt around the mining lease as in table 6.1. About Rs.1,50,000/- is allotted for the afforestation programme.

Table 6.1.: Afforestation Programme Year Place Types of Trees Number Rate of Survival Rubber, Teak and other I Lease Boundary 50 80 % regional trees Rubber, Teak and other II Lease Boundary 50 80 % regional trees Rubber, Teak and other III Lease Boundary 50 80 % regional trees Rubber, Teak and other IV Lease Boundary 50 80 % regional trees Rubber, Teak and other V Lease Boundary 50 80 % regional trees

6.2. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

6.2.1. CSR activities The proponent is proposed to spend CSR as per the Companies Act. He propose to spent CSR activities to the Panchayat for maintenance of road, street light, school sanitation etc.. as per the Companies Act, 2013 and CSR, Rules 2014.

6.2.2. Employment potential The proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas. Several shops and service providers shall grow in the public adjacent to mines. Schools and city development shall also be possible owing to the fact of economic growth in the village. This will result in following benefits - Improvements in physical infrastructure. - Improvements in Social Infrastructure. - Increase in Employment Potential - Contribution to the Exchequer. - Prevention of illegal mining. - During and Post-mining enhancement of green cover.

6.3. CONNECTIVITY

SH-road is situated above 2.89 km away on the eastern side. There is a village road located nearby the site on the northern side for transport of materials.

6.4. DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT

Water requirement and management are as discussed in section 5.8.of chapter 5.

6.5. DRAINAGE PLAN

Rainwater will be properly routed such that not affecting the nearby water source. Garland drainage around dump shall prevent under wash of dump by hydrostatic pressure to be developed by surface water and control wash outs and collapse.

6.6. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste generation is as discussed in section 5.9.

6.7. POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE

Details of the power requirement and source are as discussed in section 4.6.2 of Chapter 4.

Chapter 7: Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan

Being a small building stone excavation, the project does not involve displacement of any residents or public infrastructures. Thus resettlement is not proposed.

Humus top soil shall be used for rehabilitation and afforestation purposes. In case of steep slopes, fencing shall be made to control, inadvertent entry of animals and local persons. The mine out area shall be used for storage of rain water with proper barricade which will help recharge of regional ground water table. No major dumps, however plantation shall be made over small dumps to prevent soil erosion\wash outs and help ecological balance.

Fencing shall be made around open cast working as per DGMS circulars with S1 type fencing. Back filling shall be done to a reasonable extent and depth during closure of mine. Green belt development is proposed at a density of 1000 trees per Hectares.

Chapter 8: Project Schedule & Cost Estimation

The project will commence only after obtaining Environment Clearance.

8.1 Project cost / investment

i) Land Cost : Rs 58,00,000 ii) Machinery to be hired : Nil iii) Refilling / Fencing : Rs 2,00,000 iv) Labourers Shed : Rs 1,50,000 v) Sanitary facility : Rs 2,00,000 vi) Other items : Rs 3,00,000 Total Rs 66, 50,000 or 66.50 lakhs

8.2 EMP Cost

i) Drinking water facility for the laborers = Rs 1,00,000 ii) Sanitary arrangement = Rs 50,000 iii) Safety kits, = Rs 80,000 iv) Dust control = Rs 60,000 v) Afforestation etc. = Rs 1,50,000 Total Rs 4.40lakhs

Chapter 9: Analysis of Proposal

The quarrying activities in this belt will benefit to the local people both directly and indirectly. The direct beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the mines as skilled and un-skilled workers.

There will be no environmental impact from the project since the scale of operation is very less. This operation doesn’t need relocation of any habitats.

We will maintain the infrastructures and provide development fee of 2.5% of the profit as per the Companies Act 2013 and CSR Rules 2014 to the local panchayat.

The mined out area shall be used partly for storage of rainwater. We shall plant sufficient number of trees around the lease boundary as well as along the village road to keep the environment green.

(Shri. Mathew Daniel) Project Proponent

Mr.S.Suriyakumar Signature of EIA coordinator (Mining) M.Sc., M.Phil, F.C.C. (Min) PGDBA, DIPC

Date: 03-05-2018 Place: Salem