Feasibility Report, Existing Environmental Scenario & Environmental Management Plan

Feasibility report, Existing Environmental Scenario & Environmental Management Plan

CREATIVE ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS NABET ACCREDITED, NABL ACCREDITED TESTING LABORATORY & ISO 9001: 2008 CERTIFIED COMPANY 9B/4, BHARATHWAJAR STREET, EAST TAMBARAM, CHENNAI–600 059. Ph: 044-22395170, Cell: 09444133619 Email : [email protected], Web: WWW.creativeengineers.co.in Application for Environmental Clearance for Granite Building Stone Quarry of Shri. P.V. Nishad in Thrithala Village, Pattambi Taluk (Old Ottappalam taluk), Palakkad District, Kerala, Extent – 3.4277 Ha

INDEX

DESCRIPTION PAGE NO Feasibility report 3 Existing Environmental Scenario 29 Environmental Management Plan, Environmental Monitoring Programme, Risk 43 Analysis & Control Measures

LIST OF ENCLOSURES ENCLOSURE DESCRIPTION PAGE NO NO 1 Letter of Intent for the proposed quarry lease area E-1 2 Mine plan approval letter for the proposed quarry lease area E-3 Certificate from Geologist stating Quarry lease details within 500m 3 E-5 radius from the lease area 4 Copy of explosive license E-7 5 Recent Photographs of Project Site with digital date E-15 6 Attested copy of NABET Re- Accreditation certificate E-19 Letter of EIA Co-ordinator undertaking including list of team 7 E-23 members Environment Quality analysis report from approved lab A. Air Quality Monitoring Report E-27 8 B. Water Quality Monitoring Report E-33 C. Noise Level Monitoring Report E-51 D. Soil Quality Monitoring Report E-55 9 Attested copy of the certificate of approval of Laboratory E-59 10 Undertaking for the Implementation of EMP & EC conditions E-61 Affidavit for constitution of Environmental Monitoring Cell, Fire 11 Fighting System, Provision of System for minimizing Dust Emission, E-65 Adequate Safety Measures, etc.

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Application for Environmental Clearance for Granite Building Stone Quarry of Shri. P.V. Nishad in Thrithala Village, Pattambi Taluk (Old Ottappalam taluk), Palakkad District, Kerala, Extent – 3.4277 Ha

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE NO PARTICULARS PAGE NO

1 Geological Map and Mineral of Kerala 15 2 View of satellite image of the Quarry area 30 3 Index plan showing 5 km radius 31 4 Categorization of Blocks 41

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE NO PARTICULARS PAGE NO 1 Land details of the Lease Area 11 2 Environmental standards for Ambient air quality 55 prescribed by CPCB/MOEF/SPCB 3 Noise level standards as given by CPCB / MOEF 56 4 Environmental Control Cost 58

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FEASIBILITY STUDY

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CHAPTER I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.0 GENERAL: Shri. P.V. Nishad was having a mining permit for Granite Building Stone Quarry over an area of 0.5991 Ha at survey number 348/1(P), in Thrithala Village, Pattambi Taluk (old Ottappalam Taluk), Palakkad District, Kerala after obtaining necessary permit from Department of Mining and Geology vide No.82/GBS/DOP/1712/2014/A1/CRPS on 02.06.2014 valid up to 09.02.2015 (Refer Annexure – 1 of approved mine plan). On expiry of this permit, to carry out systematic and scientific mining activities, now he has applied for a new quarrying lease over an area of 3.4277 Ha situated at Survey No’s 348/1(P), 348/2 & 348/3(P), in Thrithala Village, Pattambi Taluk (old Ottappalam Taluk), Palakkad District, including previous permit area. In this regard a letter of intent is obtained from the Director, Department of Mining and Geology, Thiruvananthapuram for the quarry lease area of 3.4277 Ha vide No.9983/M3/2015, dated 09.10.2015 (Refer Enclosure – 1). Mining Plan for Granite Building Stone quarry of Shri. P.V. Nishad at survey nos. 348/1(P), 348/2 and 348/3(P) in Thrithala village, Pattambi (Old Ottappalam) Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala for mine lease area of 3.4277 Ha is approved by District Geologist, Department of Mining and Geology, Palakkad District vide letter no. DOP/1132/2015/A1, dated 23.11.2015. (Refer Enclosure - 2). The entire lease area is private patta land owned by Fathima, Fabi, Niyas, Rubeena, P.V. Nishad & Muhammed Kutty. The Land documents (sale deed copy) for all the survey nos. mentioned in the proposal is enclosed in Annexure – 2 of approved mine plan. NOC from other land owners also obtained (Refer Annexure – 3 of approved mine plan). Proof of ownership such as Possession Certificate and land Tax Receipt for all the survey numbers mentioned in the proposal are also enclosed (Refer Annexure – 4 of approved mine plan). Shri. P.V. Nishad is the sole proprietor and Authorized Signatory of this Granite Building Stone Quarry to submit application to statutory authorities. (Refer Annexure – 5 of Approved Mine plan). Attested Copy of Photo ID of the Authorized Signatory is enclosed as Refer Annexure – 6 of Approved Mine plan. As per MOEF&CC O.M.No.L-11011/47/2011-IA.II (M) dated 18th May, 2012, leases of minor minerals also requires environmental clearance. Apart from this quarry lease of Shri.P.V.Nishad over 3.4277 Ha, Quarry of Shri.Abdul Majeed - 0.1417Ha and the quarry of M/S.Mabrook Granites – 0.1376Ha are located within

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500m radius from this mine lease area. However, the combined extent including present applied lease area is 3.707 Ha only which is < 25 Ha and as such it can be treated as B2 category as per OM No. J-13012/12/2013-IA-1I (I), dated 24th December, 2013 and this project can be submitted to obtain environmental clearance from DEIAA. In this regard a certificate is obtained from Department of Mining and Geology, District of Palakkad is given as Enclosure - 3. This feasibility report for Granite Building Stone Quarry of Shri. P.V. Nishad at Survey nos. 348/1(P), 348/2 and 348/3(P) in Thrithala village, Pattambi (Old Ottappalam) Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala for mine lease area of 3.4277 Ha is prepared towards getting environmental clearance from DEIAA Kerala. The entire quarried stone from this mine area is and will be sent to outside crusher unit for production of different sizes of stone aggregates. 1.1 STATUTORY APPROVALS: License to store and use of Explosive obtained from Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives, Palakkad. Explosive License No. E/SC/KL/22/714(E28822) Dated 10.03.2014, which is valid up to 31.03.2019. (Enclosure No. 4) 1.2 Quarry lease detail: The quarry lease area being applied for Environmental clearance is as follows: Land Survey No’s Extent Village Taluk District ownership (Ha.) Pattambi Thrithala Palakkad Patta land 348/1(P), 348/2 and 3.4277 (old Ottappalam) 348/3(P)

1.3 BRIEF PROJECT PROFILE:  Name of the project : Granite Building Stone Quarry of Shri. P.V. Nishad  Location : Survey No’s: 348/1(P), 348/2 and 348/3(P) in Thrithala Village, Pattambi Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala.

 Total ML area : 3.4277 Ha  Latitude & Longitude : 10º46’51.6”N to 10º47’1.3”N 76º08’35.2”E to 76º08’46.5”E  Name of Mineral : Granite Building Stone  Production capacity : 85,755 TPA  End use : The entire quarried stone from this mine area is sent to outside crusher units for production of different sizes of stone aggregates  Nearest major Town : Pattambi – 5km - NE

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 Nearest Railway station : Pattambi Railway station – 4.5 km - NE  Nearest airport : Calicut International Airport – 45 km - NW  Total Geological reserves : 20.87 Lakh tonnes. in ML area  Total Mineable reserves in : 7.46 Lakh tonnes ML area  Total waste to be : 51,080 m3 (5,108 m3 of top soil and 45,972 m3 overburden) generated  Method of mining : Semi-Mechanized Opencast mining comprises of drilling using jack hammer and compressors, blasting, removal of blasted material using shovel and transportation  Water courses : Bharatha Puzha or Ponnani River - 2.0 km (N), Pullyampattakayal Todu – 2.9 km (W)  Ecologically sensitive : No ecologically sensitive features like National parks, features biospheres, sanctuaries, elephant Corridors, Tiger reserves, etc. occur either in core or buffer zone areas of the project.  Other Industries in the : Other than few working quarries there are no other industries area in the area.  Places of tourist : Nil within 10 km radius importance

1.4 LAND USE PATTERN: The total proposed mine lease area of 3.4277 Ha is patta land and is in lessee possession. The north western part of mine area is mined. Presently 0.4883 Ha are already covered under mined out area and the remaining areas are undisturbed. In the ultimate stage, after leaving safety barrier, the remaining lease area can be covered under mine area. Thus the present land use and ultimate stage of mining land use will be as under: Extent in Ha. S. No Particulars Present land use End of mine life 1 Mine area 0.4883 2.7327 2 Safety Zone / Undisturbed 2.9394 0.695 Total area utilized 3.4277 3.4277

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The rain water falling in the quarry will be harvested up to +45 m AMSL. This pit will act as a settling pond to prevent solids escaping along with discharge, before outlet etc. Besides, it is also suggested to construct a settlement pond outside the lease area on the northern side so that the water can be diverted into this pond. Clear supernatant water after settling can be let out of this pond after passing through settling traps. The mined area will be properly fenced all around. Plantation will be carried out in the safety zone area, all possible area within the lease area and the adjacent land owned by proponent. The Mine closure is depicted in the Mine Closure plan and section shown in Plate No - 12 & 13 of approved mine plan.

1.5 REQUIREMENTS: 1.5.1 MAN POWER: Presently, about 10 persons find direct employment in the quarry operations. Indirectly, more than 50 people get employed in various project and allied services like logistics, loading, green belt creation, miscellaneous services etc. 1.5.2 WATER AVAILABILITY AND WATER NEEDS: The water requirement for the mining operation is about 10.0 KLD with the following break up: 1. Domestic & sanitary needs - 2.0 KLD 2. Dust suppression, plantation etc. - 8.0 KLD ------TOTAL 10.0 KLD ------The entire water requirement for drinking will be met from open well and for industrial activities such as Dust suppression and greenbelt development is met from the mine sump pit and open well.

1.5.3 EFFLUENT SYSTEM: The only effluent arising from project is domestic waste to the maximum of about 0.8 KLD. This is disposed into septic tanks with soak pits.

1.5.4 ELECTRICITY REQUIREMENTS: No electricity is needed for quarry operations as only diesel operated mining machinery are used for quarrying. Hence the negligible power requirement of the administrative buildings etc., are met from state grid. The peak power demand is expected to be about 7.5 HP only.

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1.5.5 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE: The project provides direct employment opportunity to about 10 persons and about 50 persons on indirect basis in project allied service sectors like logistical system, casual labor needs, ancillary services, workshop services, etc. The lessee provides medical aid, educational aid, etc., apart from provision of personal protective devices like safety boots, earplugs, facemasks, gloves, helmets, etc. as required statutorily for the workers protection. Occupational health checkups are also done frequently to ensure that health of workers is not affected by occupational factors. The project proponent implements CSR activities to the local community around the project site. The CSR schemes are identified to meet the specific needs and requirement of the concerned group / person of any organization / Institutions. The proponent has already spent Rs. 3.0 lakh for various CSR activities like providing fund to local needy poor persons, providing educational assistance, etc. For future CSR activities, need based assessment of the local community to the tune of Rs. 15 Lakhs is made and a budgetary provision of Rs. 3.0 Lakh per year is provided.

1.6 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND THE REGION: The granite building stone from this quarry is directly sent to the outside crusher system for production of Granite stone aggregates of different sizes. There is a good demand for the aggregates in the region of construction industry. Thus this quarry paves way of providing material for the construction industry which forms a core infrastructural growth component. Regionally, it also provides good employment opportunities directly and indirectly. Besides, the CSR activities of the project proponent has brought about improvement in infrastructure, living conditions of local community, etc., Monetary gains also accrue to state and central Governments through receipt of royalties, Taxes, etc., It may be worthy of mentioning here about importance of products for construction and building industry in Kerala, which provides good development growth in the region as well as good employment opportunities for life local and nearby population of the area.

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CHAPTER II INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1 GENERAL: Shri. P.V. Nishad was having a mining permit for Granite Building Stone Quarry over an area of 0.5991 Ha at survey number 348/1(P), in Thrithala Village, Pattambi Taluk (old Ottappalam Taluk), Palakkad District, Kerala after obtaining necessary permit from Department of Mining and Geology vide No.82/GBS/DOP/1712/2014/A1/CRPS on 02.06.2014 valid up to 09.02.2015 (Refer Annexure – 1 of approved mine plan). On expiry of this permit, to carry out systematic and scientific mining activities, now he has applied for a new quarrying lease over an area of 3.4277 Ha situated at Survey No’s 348/1(P), 348/2 & 348/3(P), in Thrithala Village, Pattambi Taluk (old Ottappalam Taluk), Palakkad District, including previous permit area. In this regard a letter of intent is obtained from the Director, Department of Mining and Geology, Thiruvananthapuram for the quarry lease area of 3.4277 Ha vide No.9983/M3/2015, dated 09.10.2015 (Refer Enclosure – 1). Mining Plan for Granite Building Stone quarry of Shri. P.V. Nishad at survey nos. 348/1(P), 348/2 and 348/3(P) in Thrithala village, Pattambi (Old Ottappalam) Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala for mine lease area of 3.4277 Ha is approved by District Geologist, Department of Mining and Geology, Palakkad District vide letter no. DOP/1132/2015/A1, dated 23.11.2015. (Refer Enclosure - 2). The entire lease area is private patta land owned by Fathima, Fabi, Niyas, Rubeena, P.V. Nishad & Muhammed Kutty. The Land documents (sale deed copy) for all the survey nos. mentioned in the proposal is enclosed in Annexure – 2 of approved mine plan. NOC from other land owners also obtained (Refer Annexure – 3 of approved mine plan). Proof of ownership such as Possession Certificate and land Tax Receipt for all the survey numbers mentioned in the proposal are also enclosed (Refer Annexure – 4 of approved mine plan). Shri. P.V. Nishad is the sole proprietor and Authorized Signatory of this Granite Building Stone Quarry to submit application to statutory authorities. (Refer Annexure – 5 of approved mine plan). Attested Copy of Photo ID of the Authorized Signatory is enclosed as Annexure – 6 of approved mine plan. As per MOEF&CC O.M.No.L-11011/47/2011-IA.II (M) dated 18th May, 2012, leases of minor minerals also requires environmental clearance. Apart from this quarry lease of Shri.P.V.Nishad over 3.4277 Ha, Quarry of Shri.Abdul Majeed - 0.1417Ha and the quarry of M/S.Mabrook Granites – 0.1376Ha are located within

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500m radius from this mine lease area. However, the combined extent including present applied lease area is 3.707 Ha only which is < 25 Ha and as such it can be treated as B2 category as per OM No. J-13012/12/2013-IA-1I (I), dated 24th December, 2013 and this project can be submitted to obtain environmental clearance from DEIAA. In this regard a certificate is obtained from Department of Mining and Geology, District of Palakkad is given as Enclosure - 3. This feasibility report for Granite Building Stone Quarry of Shri. P.V. Nishad at Survey nos. 348/1(P), 348/2 and 348/3(P) in Thrithala village, Pattambi (Old Ottappalam) Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala for mine lease area of 3.4277 Ha is prepared towards getting environmental clearance from DEIAA Kerala. The entire quarried stone from this mine area is and will be sent to outside crusher unit for production of different sizes of stone aggregates. 2.2 DETAILS OF THE LOCATION: The project site is located in Thrithala Village, Pattambi Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala. The project site is approachable from Ullannoor road which in turn branching from Mattaya – Thrithala road. The nearest railway station is Pattambi which is about 4.5 km away in the Northeast. The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport about 45 km in the Northwest direction. The Location plan is shown in Plate No – 1 of approved mine plan. 2.3 Quarry lease detail: The quarry lease area being applied for Environmental clearance is as follows: Land Survey No’s Extent Village Taluk District ownership (Ha.) Pattambi Thrithala Palakkad Patta land 348/1(P), 348/2 and 3.4277 (old Ottappalam) 348/3(P)

The land details for all the survey numbers mentioned in the proposal are shown in Table – 1. The proposed mine lease area and the Latitude and longitude of the mine lease area are shown in lease plan (Refer Plate No – 2 of approved mine plan).

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Table – 1: Land details Refer Approved Mine Plan Possession NOC Tax Receipt Extent Sale Deed Certificate Ownership Ref: Annexure - Ref: Annexure – in Ha Ref: Annexure - 2 Ref: Annexure – of land 3 4B Survey Name of the 4A (Govt. no Owner Page No Page Page Page land or (of No(of no(of No(of Patta land) Doc Doc Doc Doc Approved Approved Approved Approved No Name Name Name Mine Mine Mine Mine Plan) Plan) Plan) Plan) 0.0647 Fathima and D2,D6 A15,A46 N2 A54 P1 A61 T4 A77 others 348/1(P) 0.0349 Muhammed D4 A26 N3 A56 P5 A69 T1 A71 0.5989 kutty 348/2 0.2792 Private Nishad D3 A21 - - P4 A67 T3 A75 patta Land Karuppamveettil Theruvath D1 A6 N4 A58 P2 A63 T2 A73 348/3(P) 0.9105 Fathima 1.0927 Niyas.P.V D5 A31 N1 A52 P3 A - 65 T5 A79 0.4468 Total 3.4277

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2.5 BRIEF PROJECT PROFILE: Salient features of the project are presented below: Name of the project Granite Building Stone Quarry of Shri. P.V. Nishad Mine lease area 3.4277Ha Name of the mineral Granite Building Stone Land use Private Patta Land Topo-sheet No. and Geographical co Topo sheet No: C43K1 (58B/1) ordinates Latitude : 10º46’51.6”N to 10º47’1.3”N Longitude : 76º08’35.2”E to 76º08’46.5”E Elevation Surface RL of +47m AMSL to +90m AMSL Nearest town Pattambi – 5km - NE Nearest Railway station Pattambi Railway station – 4.5 km - NE Nearest Airport Calicut International Airport – 45 km - NW Nearest Highway SH-39 - Pattambi to Perimbilavu Rd - 1.4 km - SE Reserved / Protected Forests Nil Environmental sensitive areas, Protected Nil areas as per Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (Tiger reserve, Elephant reserve, Biospheres, National parks, Wildlife sanctuaries, community reserves and conservation reserves) Notified Archaeologically important places, Nil Monuments Local Places of Historical and Tourism Nil Interest Defense Installations Nil Seismic Zone Zone – III ( Moderate) Major water courses (Distance in Aerial) Bharatha Puzha or Ponnani River - 2.0 km – N and Pullyampattakayal Todu – 2.9 km - W Other industries in the area Other than few working quarries there are no other industries in the area.

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2.6 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE: The granite building stone from this quarry is and will be supplied to outside crusher system for production of stone aggregates of different sizes. There is a good demand for the aggregates in the region of construction industry. Thus this quarry paves way by providing material for the construction industry which forms a core infrastructural growth component. Regionally, it also provides good employment opportunities directly and indirectly. Besides, the CSR activities of the project proponent has brought about improvement in infrastructure, living conditions of local community, etc., Monetary gains also accrue to state and central Governments through receipt of royalties, Taxes, etc. It is worth mentioning here about the importance of products for construction and building industry in Kerala, which provides good development growth in the region as well as good employment opportunities for life local and nearby population of the area.

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CHAPTER – III PROJECT DESCRIPTION & MINE PLAN 3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT: As mentioned in chapter – II, this project is for peak production of 85,755 TPA of granite building stone from the proposed lease area of 3.4277 Ha in Thrithala Village, Pattambi Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala state. The project adopts open-cast semi-mechanized system for production of mineral.

3.2 LOCATION OF PROJECT: Details are provided in para 2.3 in chapter – II earlier.

3.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 3.3.1 GEOLOGY: In this lease area, the granite occurs as a gently sloping terrain. The lease area slopes from South to North. The highest level is +90m AMSL and lowest level is +47m AMSL in the lease area. The geological map of the state with the project location is shown as Figure No - 1.

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Figure No - 1

GEOLOGICAL AND MINERAL MAP OF KERALA

PROJECT SITE

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3.3.2 RESERVES: 3.3.2.1 METHOD OF ESTIMATION OF RESERVES: The granite occurs on a gently sloping terrain sloping from south to north. Portion of the north western part of the lease area is already mined. From the exposure it is expected that rock will be available even below +00m AMSL also. However Geological reserve estimation is carried out up to +00m AMSL which forms the geological limit. The reserves were estimated by cross sectional method in 3 cross sections. The bulk density of 2.6 T/Cu.m is considered. Refer Plate No – 6 & 7 of approved mine plan for Geological plan and cross section. The geological reserves estimated are given below: The reserves of minerals have been calculated and the geological and mineable reserves have been given in table below: Sectional Volume TCF Influence Quantity Sl. No. Section Area (Sq m) (m) (m3) T/m3 (MT) 1 A-A' 3855 124 478020 2.6 1,242,852 2 B-B' 1459 100 145900 2.6 379,340 3 C-C' 2753 65 178945 2.6 465,257 TOTAL 2,087,449

The total geological reserve within the mine lease area is estimated to be 20.87 lakh tonnes.

3.8 SUMMARY OF MINEABLE RESERVES

The mineable reserves were calculated, leaving allowances for mineral locked in the peripheral safety zone of the property, bench slopes and mineral below possible ultimate mine depth of +15m AMSL. Thus, the total quantity of Rough stone mineable is estimated to be 7.64 lakh tonnes with the following breakup: Sl. No. Section Sectional Influence Volume TCF Quantity Area (m2) (m) (m3) T/m3 (Tonnes) 1 A-A' 1800 116 208800 2.6 542,880 2 B-B' 415 100 41500 2.6 107,900 3 C-C' 755.7 58 43830.6 2.6 113,960 TOTAL 764,740

Hence based on the proposed rate of Production of 85,000 TPA, life of the Quarry would be about 9 years.

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3.3.3 WASTE There is some soil capping in the area comprises of top soil as well as overburden / waste. The total quantity of waste to be generated from the lease area is 51,080 m3 comprising about 5,108 m3 of top soil and 45,972 m3 overburden / waste. Sl. Section Sectional Influence Volume TCF Quantity No. Area (m2) (m) (m3) T/m3 (Tonnes) 1 A-A' 305 116 35380 2.5 88,450 2 B-B' 157 100 15700 2.5 39,250 3 C-C' 0 58 0 2.5 0 TOTAL 127,700

The top soil will be used for reclamation purpose. The waste to be generated will be used for road formation, backfilling of mined out area, old mined out pit in the north outside the lease area, filling of low lying areas in the proposed lease area and nearby areas owned by the proponent. 3.4 QUARRYING METHOD AND MINE PLAN As already mentioned, Semi-Mechanized opencast quarrying method was adopted for exploiting the granite rocks. The mining operation comprises of drilling and compressors, blasting, removal of blasted material using excavator and transportation of material directly to the outside crusher unit. Same methodology will be continued in future. Drilling will be done with jack hammers up to 1.5 m depth having 32 mm diameter holes. The blasting design system will be properly planned with ideal spacing and burden patterns, ensuring appropriate stemming column and reduced optimized explosive charge, so that ground vibratory effects, fly rocks, etc., are properly regulated and controlled. Necessary approvals for using of explosives are already obtained from explosive department. Blasting is and will be carried out in the designated time after siren blowing and guards are posted at boundaries of the lease area, so that unauthorized entry and mishaps are prevented. The Process flow diagram is given below:

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3.4.1 Proposed Rate of Production and Expected Life of Mine The proposed rate of production for the mine is about 85,000 TPA with maximum per annum production of 85,755 TPA during II year. As per mineable reserves, the life of mine is 9 years. However the life of mine may increase in case of not achieving the targeted production during the plan period. Year wise production for the 5 year of Plan period BUILDING STONE Year Section line Minerals (MT)

I CC’ 84,312 II BB’ &CC’ 85,755 III AA’ & BB’ 85,332

IV AA’ 85,029

V AA’ 85,146 TOTAL 425,574

 The granite deposit in the lease area is gently sloping terrain sloping from south to north. The highest level is +90m AMSL and lowest level is +47m AMSL in the lease area. Portion of the north western part of the lease area is already mined. The present mine position is shown in surface layout plan (Refer Plate No – 5 of approved mine plan).

 The granite occurs on a gently sloping terrain sloping from south to north. Portion of the

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north western part of the lease area is already mined. From the exposure it is expected that rock will be available even below +00m AMSL also. However Geological reserve estimation is carried out up to +00m AMSL which forms the geological limit.

 Mining operations were already carried out in the north western part. It is proposed to initially carry out pruning of bench height to statutory level and then carryout mining operations in the same area systemically with proper benching system up to +15m AMSL in the north western part of the lease area. Subsequently it is suggested to move quarrying activity in the southeast direction till the possible ultimate floor level of +40m AMSL.

 Waste removed from the south eastern part can be used for backfilling old working outside the lease area on the northern side and the mined out void formed on the north western part up to +30m AMSL from the mined out depth of +15m AMSL.

 Since complete refilling is not possible up to top, water reservoir will be occupied by the remaining portion of the refilled pit.

 Thus the depth of quarry in the ultimate stage will be +30m AMSL in the northwest and +40m AMSL in the south east.

 Conceptual period denotes 6th Year to the end of mine life. During the conceptual plan period about 339,166 MT of mineral will be produced which at the proposed rate of production will last for 4 more years. Hence the life of mines will be 9 Years including the present plan period. The final slope angle will be maintained at 450. Conceptual plan and Section depicting the end of mine operation stage is given vide Plate No – 10 & 11 of approved mine plan.

 In the mine closure stage, water body will be formed up to +45m AMSL in the quarried void. Ultimately, out of 2.7327 Ha of mined out area, 1.3350 Ha will remain as water body whereas the remaining 1.3977 Ha above this level will be reclaimed with bench plantation.

 The rain water falling in the quarry will be harvested up to +45 m AMSL. This pit will act as a settling pond to prevent solids escaping along with discharge, before outlet etc. Besides, it is also suggested to construct a settlement pond outside the lease area on the northern side so that the water can be diverted into this pond. Clear supernatant water after settling can be let out of this pond after passing through settling traps.

 The mined area will be properly fenced all around. Plantation will be carried out in the safety zone area, all possible area within the lease area and the adjacent land owned by

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proponent.

 The post mining land use plan / Mine closure plan along with cross section during the end of lease period and end of mine life are shown as Plate No - 12 & 13 of approved mine plan. 3.4.2 Extent of Mechanization The list of machinery to be used in this quarry is follows: S.No Machinery Capacity Numbers 1 Jack Hammer 0.90 m3 4 2 Air compressor - 1 3 Hydraulic Breaker - 1 4 Excavator 1.5 m3 2 5 Tipper 10T 5

3.5 LAND USE PLAN The total mine lease area is 3.4277 Ha is Private Patta land. The north western part of mine area is mined. Presently 0.4883 Ha are already covered under mined out area and the remaining areas are undisturbed. In the ultimate stage, after leaving safety barrier, the remaining lease area can be covered under mine area. Thus the present land use and ultimate stage of mining land use will be as under: S. No Particulars Extent in Ha. Present land use End of mine life 1 Mine area 0.4883 2.7327 2 Safety Zone / Undisturbed 2.9394 0.695 Total area utilized 3.4277 3.4277

In the mine closure stage, water body will be formed up to +45m AMSL in the quarried void. Ultimately, out of 2.7327 Ha of mined out area, 1.3350 Ha will remain as water body whereas the remaining 1.3957 Ha above this level will be reclaimed with bench plantation. The rain water falling in the quarry will be harvested up to +45 m AMSL. This pit will act as a settling pond to prevent solids escaping along with discharge, before outlet etc. Besides, it is also suggested to construct a settlement pond outside the lease area on the northern side so that the water can be diverted into this pond. Clear supernatant water after settling can be let out of this pond after passing through settling traps. The mined area will be properly fenced all around. Plantation will be carried out in the safety zone area, all possible area within the lease area and the adjacent land owned by proponent.

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3.6 SITE SERVICES: In this quarry all site services such as first-aid room, office, rest shelter, canteen, toilets and magazine are well established outside the lease area. The workers are also supplied with helmets, safety boots, ear muffler, masks, gloves, etc., as personal protective devices. Accommodation facilities are also provided to all needy quarry workers by the proponent. 3.7 USE OF FINISHED PRODUCTS FROM QUARRY AND THEREON: The quarry output is supplied to the outside crusher systems for production of different sizes of stone aggregates. Granite aggregate products are transported to consuming centers for various needs such as construction of roads, bridges, buildings etc. in nearby areas and elsewhere. 3.8 REQUIREMENTS: 3.8.1 MAN POWER: Presently, 10 persons find direct employment in the quarry operation. Besides, the mining activity will also create employment indirect employment opportunities. 3.8.2 WATER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE: The water requirement for the mining operation is about 10.0 KLD with the following break up: 1. Domestic & sanitary needs - 2.0 KLD 2. Dust suppression, plantation etc. - 8.0 KLD ------TOTAL 10.0 KLD ------The entire water requirement for drinking will be met from open well and for industrial activities such as Dust suppression and greenbelt development is met from the mine sump pit and open well. 3.8.3 EFFLUENT SYSTEM: The only effluent arising from the mine lease will be domestic effluents to the tune of about 0.8 KLD. This will be suitably discharged with septic tank with soak pits.

3.8.4 ELECTRICITY REQUIREMENTS: No electricity is needed for quarry operations as only diesel operated mining machinery are used for quarrying. Hence the negligible power requirement of the administrative buildings etc., are met from state grid. The peak power demand is expected to be about 7.5 HP only. ********

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CHAPTER IV SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 CONNECTIVITY: The project site is having good connectivity and access facilities. It is approachable from Ullannoor road which in turn branching from Mattaya – Thrithala road. 4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP: The total proposed mine lease area of 3.4277 Ha is a patta land and is in proponent possession. NOC to conduct quarry activity were obtained from land owners. 4.3 TOPOGRAPHY AND DRAINAGE: In the proposed lease area, the granite deposit occurs in a gently sloping terrain sloping from south to north. The highest level is +90m AMSL and the lowest level is +47m AMSL in the lease area. There are no streams or river within the lease area. In the buffer zone of 10 km around the project site Bharatha Puzha or Ponnani River - 2.0 km (N) and Pullyampattakayal Todu - 2.9 km (W) are located from the lease area. Drainage of the area is controlled by these water bodies in which rain water collected in the region passes through small seasonal drains which are connected to Pullyampattakayal Todu which in turn is connected to Bharatha Puzha or Ponnani River. 4.4 PROJECT LAYOUT IN RELATION TO IMPORTANT NATURAL FEATURES: The lease area does not include any forest land. Kadungodkunnu RF – 6.7 km (S), Kandanchirakunnu RF – 7.9 km (SE) are found in the buffer zone. Ecologically sensitive features like national parks, biospheres, sanctuaries, elephant corridors, Tiger reserves, flight paths of migrating fauna, etc., does not occur in core and buffer zone of 10 km areas around the project. The area does not come under CRZ category. 4.5 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE: The area has good access facilities and all site services, like first aid room, office, rest shelters, explosives magazine, etc., are provided near the lease area. 4.6 CLIMATE SCENARIO: The district experiences humid type of climate. It experiences maximum rainfall during the Southwest monsoon followed by the Northeast monsoon. The other months receive considerably less rainfall. The temperature is pleasant from December to February. The annual rainfall varies from 1883 to 3267 mm based on long term normal .The district receives on an average 2362 mm of rainfall annually. Major rainfall is received during June to September in the southwest monsoon (71%). The northeast monsoon contributes about 18%. The western part

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of the district around Pattambi receives the maximum rainfall. The maximum temperature ranges from 28.1 to 37.4ºC whereas the minimum temperature ranges from 22.2 to 25.3ºC. The average annual maximum temperature is 32.3ºC and the average annual minimum temperature is 23.4ºC. 4.7 SOIL STATUS: There is some soil capping in the unmined parts of the mine lease area which will be removed before commencement of mining activities. The soil in the area is generally of silt clay loam or clay loam type. 4.8 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE: The quarry operation provides direct employment opportunity to about 10 persons and about 50 persons on indirect basis in project allied service sectors like logistical system, casual labor needs, ancillary services, workshop services, etc. The lessee provides medical aid, educational aid, etc., apart from provision of personal protective devices like safety boots, earplugs, facemasks, gloves, helmets, etc., as required statutorily for the workers protection. Occupational health checkups are also done frequently to ensure that the health of workers is not affected by occupational factors. Besides, the project proponent is implementing CSR activities to the local community around the project site. The CSR schemes are identified to meet the specific needs and requirement of the concerned group / person of any organization / Institutions. The proponent has already spent around Rs. 3.0 lakhs for various activities like providing fund to local needy poor persons for Educational aid, Medical aid, etc. For future CSR activities, need based assessment for the local community to the tune of Rs. 15 lakhs is made and budgetary provision of Rs. 3.0 lakhs per year is provided. The identified future CSR activities are given below:

Particulars Capital Cost Recurring S.No (next 5 years) in Lakhs Cost in Lakhs 1. EDUCATION FACILITIES:

Mezhathur Providing Note books, Bags, Stationery items - 1.5 Government for Students (Rs.300 * 100 Students * 5Yrs) Higher Infrastructure development:

Secondary School roof repairing and other renovation 0.2 - school works

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Drinking water facility (Sintex tank/Bore well/ - 2.5 monitoring) Motor/Plumbing works 0.2 - Educational aid to poor and nearby needy persons - 1.25 2. MEDICAL FACILITIES: Providing free medicines, Conducting free medical camps, a. Health awareness programmes to poor and needy people in - 1.35 nearby villages (Avg of Rs. 27000 * 5Yrs) Hospitals and Beds, Bedsheet & Pillows - 1.5 b. PHCs in Chairs for OP Patients 1.0 - Mezhathur 3. ORPHANAGE/OLD AGE HOMES: Dress Materials Old age Homes - 0.5 (Rs. 10,000 * 5Yrs) in and around Mess Items like Rice, Pulses, vegetables Mezhathur - 0.5 (Rs. 10,000 * 5Yrs) 4. AREA DEVELOPMENT:

Maintenance of Panchayat road (Renovation, 2.5 - Mezhathur Construction, etc.,) (Rs. 50,000 * 5Yrs) Panchayat Providing aggregates free of cost for 2.0 - construction of houses (Rs.40,000*5 yrs)

Total Cost (Capital and Recurring) 15.00

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CHAPTER V PLANNING BRIEF This quarry has well-established facilities. The entire quarried material will sent to outside crusher unit for production of different sizes of stone aggregates. There is a good demand for the rubble for producing stone aggregates which is extensively used in the construction sector. Crushed Aggregates from the crusher, meets the domestic requirement for road making, building purposes and other construction activities in various spheres such as infrastructural creation, needs for IT parks, real estate buildings, malls etc. Systematic mining operations are going on in this mine area by employing more than 10 persons directly and about 15 persons indirectly. Most of the employees are locals and they are highly benefitted from this operation. Besides, the project proponent provides various services to the local community and local area for improving local infrastructure and living conditions. All necessary infrastructural requirements like good approach roads, rest house for staff, good canteen facility, magazine, drinking water and sanitation facilities as required under rules, they are provided near the lease area. These infrastructures are planned keeping in view the future requirement only. As such no additional infrastructural requirements are required as of now. Personal protective devices like ear plugs, safety boots, helmets, goggles etc., are provided to staff to minimize accidental injuries etc. Safety campaigns are also organized frequently to educate staff and workers about operational safety for various quarry modes of exploitations of granitic rocks. The project proponent implements CSR activities to the local community around the project site. The CSR schemes are identified to meet the specific needs and requirement of the concerned group / person of any organization / Institutions. The proponent has already spent around Rs. 3.0 lakh under various activities. For future CSR activities, need based assessment for the local community is made and budgetary provision of Rs. 3.0 lakh per year is provided.

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CHAPTER VI

PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

In this quarry all site services such as first-aid room, office, rest room, canteen, toilets, magazine are established. The workers are also supplied with helmets, safety boots, ear plugs, masks, gloves, etc. as personal protective devices.

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CHAPTER VII

REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT PLAN (R & R PLAN)

The proposed mine lease area of Granite Building Stone Quarry of Shri. P.V. Nishad is a patta land and is in lessee’s possession. As such, the question of (R&R) plans does not arise.

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CHAPTER VIII TIME SCHEDULE

8.1 TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT: This quarry has well developed mine faces and infrastructural facilities the desired production from this lease can be achieved immediately after obtaining all the statutory clearances.

8.2 PROJECT COST AND ECONOMIC VIABILITY: This was a working quarry and as such, the estimation of project cost at this juncture does not arise. Economically, the project has been quite viable. The quarry output in the form of rubble is sent to outside crusher unit for the production of Stone aggregates which is extensively used in the construction sector. These products have good local market and hence the project is economically quite viable. ******************

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CHAPTER IX ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATION)

 The final product from the quarry consisting of stone rubble is sent to outside crusher system for production of different sizes of aggregates which is an essential supply component in road making, construction activities and building works, which are all core sectors for infrastructural growth of the country, for which under the 12th five year plan, Government of India has planned for a hefty financial outlay of one trillion US Dollars.

 Working of this quarry has resulted in overall development of the region in its own way due to provision of direct & indirect employment, improvement in the general living standards and knowledge sharing, improved wage level and living standards of the local people and continual improvements of the local amenities for the local society.

 The project proponent is implementing CSR activities in the local community around the project site. The CSR schemes are identified to meet the specific needs and requirement of the concerned group / person of any organization / Institutions. The proponent has already spent Rs. 3.0 lakh for various CSR activities. For future CSR activities, need based assessment for the local community is made and a budgetary provision of Rs. 3.0 lakh per year is provided.

 Financially, the local community will continue to have benefits like increased income levels, better life styles etc. Besides, the local panchayats, State and Central Governments will also benefit due to receipt of taxes, cess, royalties, etc. from the output of the project.

 Looking to the various tangible benefits accruing to the country, the state and the local community, as stated above, the project is worthy of approval for further continuous operation in future for improvement in infrastructural growth, social and physical infrastructure, and financial benefits accrual.

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EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL SCENARIO

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EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL SCENARIO 1.0 GENERAL: The existing environmental data for various environmental attributes like ambient air, water quality etc., were collected in the study area. The studies and data collection have been carried out systematically and meticulously as per relevant IS codes, CPCB and MOEF&CC guidelines and the data collected for these parameters are given in this report. For the purposes of the study, the area has been divided into two zones, namely, core and buffer zones. Core zone covers 3.4277 Ha of land. The entire mine lease area is a patta land with no forest or agricultural areas involved. A recent photograph of project site is given in Enclosure – 5 and satellite image of the quarry site is shown in Figure No – 2. The buffer zone covers an area of 10 km radius from the periphery of the ML area. The nearest habitation is more than 134 m away from the lease boundary. Only few quarries, hutments and natural vegetation are available within 500m radius from the lease area (Refer Plate No – 14 of approved mine plan). The features within the 5 km radius from lease area are shown in Figure No – 3. Figure No - 2 View of satellite image of the Quarry area

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Figure No - 3

INDEX PLAN SHOWING 5 km RADIUS

5 km

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1.1 ENVIRONMENT SETTING OF THE STUDY AREA – 10 KM RADIUS:

S.No PARTICULARS DETAILS 1 Mine site topography +90m AMSL to +47m AMSL sloping from south to north 2 Nearest highway SH-39 (Pattambi to Perimbilavu Rd) - 1.4 km - SE 3 Nearest Railway station Pattambi - 4.5 km - NE 4 Nearest Airport Calicut International Airport - 45 km - NW 5 Nearest major water bodies Bharatha Puzha or Ponnani River - 2.0 km - N and Pullyampattakayal Todu – 2.9 km - W 6 Water source for the project Open well and Mine sump pit water 7 Nearest town/City Pattambi – 5km - NE 8 Nearest Habitation Habitation -134 m 9 Notified Archaeologically Nil within the study area important places, Monuments 10 Local Places of Historical and Nil within the study area Tourism Interest 11 Environmental sensitive areas, Nil within the study area Protected areas as per Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (Tiger reserve, Elephant reserve, Biospheres, National parks, Wildlife sanctuaries, community reserves and conservation reserves) 12 Reserved / Protected Forests Kadungodkunnu RF – 6.7 km (S), Kandanchirakunnu RF – 7.9 km (SE) 13 Defense Installations Nil within the study area 14 Seismic Zone Zone – III ( Moderate) 15 Other Industries in the area Other than a few working quarries, there are no other industries in the area

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1.2 EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: 1.2.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY (AAQ): 1.2.1.1 GENERAL: The ambient air quality depends upon the emission sources, meteorological conditions and the background concentration of specific contaminants. The principal objective of the Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) is to assess the existing levels of ambient air quality in and around the lease area for assessing the impact on air quality due to the present mining activity in the region. With the above objective, the following parameters were analyzed at the sampling locations established in the study area.

 Particulate Matter (PM10)

 Particulate Matter (PM2.5)  Sulphur Dioxide  Oxides of Nitrogen  Carbon Monoxide 1.2.1.2 DESIGN CRITERIA FOR AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STUDY NETWORK: Ambient Air quality has been assessed through a net-work of 3 ambient air quality stations. The following methodology has been considered for design of ambient air quality monitoring network in the area.  Topography / terrain of study area.  Populated areas within study area  Residential /sensitive areas within study area  Magnitude of surrounding industries  Representation of regional background levels.  Representation of cross sectional distribution in down wind direction  Predominant wind direction and wind pattern

Three air sampling locations were selected for air quality study based on the above criteria. The details of the locations are given below.

Stn. Code Station Name

NA1 Mine area NA2 Mezhathuor (SW) BA3 Thrithala (NE)

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1.2.1.3 SAMPLING METHODOLOGY: Standard monitoring and analysis procedures were adopted for determining the Air quality parameters. The methodology adopted is briefly described here under:

Particulate Matter (PM10) - Gravimetric (IS 5182: Part 23:2006)

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) - Gravimetric Sulphur Dioxide - Calorimetric (West & Gaeke Method) (IS 5182: Part 02: 2001) Oxides of Nitrogen - Calorimetric (Modified Jacob & Hocheiser Method) (IS 5182: Part 06:2006) Carbon Monoxide - CO Monitor

The PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2 and CO is monitored as per prescribed guidelines/ methods.

1.2.1.4 DATA ANALYSIS: The AAQ monitored data for above locations are given in Enclosure – 8A. From the 3 data it is seen that, in the ambient air, the PM10 values were in the range of 42.3 – 52.8 µg/m . 3 PM2.5 values were in the range of 17.9 to 21.6 µg/m . SO2 levels were ranging from 3.3 - 4.2

3 3 µg/m . NO2 levels were ranging from 7.5 to 8.6 µg/m . While comparing with the NAAQ Norms, all monitored PM10, PM2.5, SO2 & NO2 values were found to be well within the respective limits of 100 µg/m3, 60 µg/m3, 80 µg/m3 and 80 µg/m3 respectively. All AAQ stations have reported that all values to be well within prescribed limits. The CO values in the all locations found to be below detectable limit (D.L - 1144 µg/m3). 1.2.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT: 1.2.2.1 GENERAL: Assessment of baseline data on water environment includes identification of water resources, Collection of water samples and analyzing the collected water samples for physico- chemical parameters as per standards. 1.2.2.2 SAMPLING STATIONS: 3 ground water samples were collected at the following locations: Stn. Code Station Name NW1 Near Mine Area NW2 Mezhathuor NM3 Thrithala

1.2.2.3 SAMPLING METHODOLOGY: Water samples were collected in 2 litre fresh cans as per IS 3025 Part - I and transported to the laboratory in Ice boxes.

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1.2.2.4 DATA ANALYSIS:

Results of the collected water samples are given in Enclosure – 8B. The summary of the Water sampling results are given below Acceptable Permissible Parameter Unit NW1 NW2 NW3 limit* limit* Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 36.0 68.0 191.0 500 2000

Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 3.7 10.2 95.8 200 600 Chloride as Cl- mg/l 6.7 23.6 41.0 250 1000 Free Residual Chlorine as mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.2 1.0 Cl- (D.L - 0.2) (D.L - 0.2) (D.L - 0.2) mg/l BDL BDL BDL No 0.3 Iron as Fe (D.L - 0.01) (D.L - 0.01) (D.L - 0.01) relaxation Fluoride as F mg/l 0.16 0.17 0.30 1.0 1.5 Microbiological Examination Total Coliform (MPN/100ml) <2 <2 <2 Shall not be detected in E.Coli (MPN/100ml) <2 <2 <2 any 100ml sample From the above, it was clear that, all the parameters were mostly within the limits. * IS 10500: 2012

1.2.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT: 1.2.3.1 GENERAL: Sound can be defined as atmospheric or air vibration perceptible to ear. Noise is usually unwanted or undesired sound. Consequently, particular sound can be noise to one person and not to others or noise at one time and not at other time. Hence sound enough to be harmful is called noise without regard to its characteristics. Noise is a form of pollution because it can cause hearing impairment and psychological stresses.

The noise level measurement in the core zone and nearby buffer zone area was carried out to evaluate the impact on noise environment due to mining operation.

Noise level measurements were taken at selected locations using noise level meter. Noise level measurements were taken during the mine working period.

1.2.3.2 MONITORING LOCATIONS & METHODOLOGY:

Noise measurements were carried out using Lutron SL 4001 sound level meter at 3 ambient air quality monitoring locations.

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1.2.3.3 DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION: The results of noise levels for above locations are given in Enclosure – 8C. From the table it is observed that the existing noise level in the core zone area (NN1) for day & night equivalent is 48.1 dB(A) which is below the work zone exposure limit of 90 dB(A).In the buffer zone, the day equivalent & night equivalent values ranged between 44.8 to 48.7 dB(A) & 38.1 to 39.5 dB(A) which is below the MOEF Norm of 55 dB(A) for day time & 45 dB(A) night time for Residential areas.

1.2.4 SOIL CHARACTERISTICS: 1.2.4.1 GENERAL: Soil is defined as the naturally deposited, unconsolidated material which covers the earth’s surface, whose chemical, physical properties are capable of plant growth. Soil itself is very complex. Soil contains mineral particles, air, water and organic matter. Soil texture has an important role in nutrient management and the size distribution of the mineral particles (sand, silt, clay). Depending on the size of the particles in the soil, it can be classified in to sandy, silty, clay, loamy, peaty and chalky soils. 1.2.4.2 MONITORING LOCATIONS: Soil samples were collected from 2 locations to assess the soil quality in and around the mines. The locations are: NS1 - Near Mine Lease Area NS2 - Mezhathuor 1.2.4.3 DATA ANALYSIS:

The analyzed quality data for the collected 2 soil samples are provided in Enclosure – 8D. Results of the soil samples show that the Electrical Conductivity values ranges between 17.03 to 39.95 µmhos/cm. The soil is of Silt clay loam or clay loam type. Phosphorus values ranges between BDL (DL – 0.05) to 0.12 µg/g. Total Nitrogen values ranges between 751.09 to 857.01mg/kg. Sodium values ranges between 49.03 to 71.52mg/kg. 1.2.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT: As already mentioned, the entire proposed mine lease area is patta land. Presently major part of ML area is covered under the mining operation. The buffer zone of the study area includes varying land use like plantation, few quarries, vegetation, river, etc.

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1.2.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT: 1.2.6.1 Flora: Core zone Presently about 0.4883 Ha of the ML area is covered under the mining operation. The balance area has sparse vegetation. There are no endemic or endangered species occurring with sparse vegetation in the area. The most common species found in the area include:

S.NO. BOTANICAL NAME MALAYALAM NAME FAMILY NAME TYPE

1 Tamarindus indicus L. Puli Fabaceae T 2 Cocus nucifera L Coconut Palmaceae T 3 Odina wodier Roxb. Odimaram Anacordiaceae T 4 Cassia chinensis Jacq Ponnamthakara Caesalpiniaceae T 5 Careya arboria Roxb. Pezhumaram Barringtoniaceae T 6 Morinda tinctoria Roxb. Manajanathi Rubiaceae T Wrightia tomentosa 7 Roxb. Palamaram Apocynaceae T Butea frondosa Koen. Fabaceae 8 Roxb. Plas T Mallotus tetracoccus Euphorbiaceae 9 (R)Kurz. Vata T 10 Nephrolyphis sps. Fern Pteridophyta H 11 Gleichenia sps. Fern Pteridophyta H 12 Lantena camera L. Arippa Verbenaceae S Eragrostis noseuroides Gramineae 13 Beauv Attudharbha Gr 14 Sida rhombifolia Juss Aanakkurunthotti Malvaceae H Abutilon indicum L . S. Malvaceae 15 W. Oorakom H Ipomoea reniformis Convolvulaeae 16 Clois Elicheviyan Cl 17 Eclipta prostrata L. Kaiyonni Compositae H 18 Vigna vexiletta Roxb. Kattuzhunnu Leguminosae Cl 19 Vigna trilobata Ar. Cn. Kattucherupayar Leguminosae Cl Phaseolus adenanthus Leguminosae 20 Meyar Narippayar Cl Acalypha fruticosa Euphorbiaceae 21 Forssk. Kuppamei H 22 Sida cordifolia L. R. Br. Vella kurunthotti Malvaceae H 23 Sida accuta L. Manja karunthotti Malvaceae H Kyllinga monocephala Cyparaceae 24 Roxb. Kuzhi muthanga Gr

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Cymbopogon Graminae 25 schoenanthus L. Gandhathrinam Gr 26 Mimosa rubicaulis L. Chenthadal thottavadi Mimosaceae H Andropogon exilis R. Graminae 27 Br. Chonokapullu Gr 28 Tectona grandis L. Thekku Verbenaceae T 29 Mimosa pudica L. Thottavadi Mimosaceae H Cymbopogon coloratus Graminae 30 R. Br Nanmukapullu Gr 31 Cymbopogon citratus L. Pulthailam Graminae Gr 32 Ipomiea alba L. Mandavalli Convolvulaceae Cl 33 Zizyphus enoplia Mill. Mullichedi Rhamnaceae H 34 Cyperus tuberosus Rith Muthanga/Kora Cyperaceae Gr 35 Tridax procumbens L. Vettukaithali Compositae H 36 Vinca alba L. Savakottapacha Apocynaceae H 37 Cleome viscosa L. Nallavelai Cleomaceae H

Buffer zone In the buffer zone within 10km radius, Kadungodkunnu RF and Kandanchirakunnu RF are found. The list of flora found in the buffer zone is given below:

S.No Botanical Name Malayalam name Family name Type

1 Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br Ezhilamppala Apocynaceae T 2 Azadirachta indica Adr. Juss Veppu Meliaceae T 3 Bombax ceiba L Elavu Bombacaceae T 4 Borassus flabellifer L. Karimbana Areacaceae T 5 Bridelia retusa (L.) Spreng Mulluvenga Euphorbiaceae T 6 Callicarpa tomentosa (L.) Cheruthekku Lamiaceae T Murr. 7 Cassia fistula L. Kanikkonna Caesalpiniaceae T 8 Coccos nucifera L. Thengu / Coconut Arecaceae T 9 Ficus arnottiana (Miq.) Miq. Kallal/ Indian Rock fig Moraceae T 10 Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Seemakonna Leguminosae T Walp 11 Hevea brasiliensis (Willd. ex Rubber Euphorbiaceae T Juss.) Muell.-Arg 12 Holarrhena pubescens Kudagapala Apocynaceae T (Buch. - Ham) Wall 13 Macaranga peltata (Roxb.) Vatta Euphorbiaceae T Müll.Arg. 14 Morinda coreia Buch.-Ham Manjanathi Rubiaceae T 15 Moringa oleifera Lam Muringai Moringaceae T 16 Olea dioica Roxb. Irippa Oleaceae T 17 Pterocarpus marsupium Karavenga Leguminosae T

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Roxb 18 Strychnos nux-vomica L. Kanjiram Loganiaceae T 19 Tamarindus indica L. Valampuli Leguminosae T 20 Tectona grandis L.f. Thekku Verbenaceae T 21 Trema orientalis (L.) Bl Pottaama Ulmaceae T 22 Vitex altissima L.f. Myila, Mylellu Lamiaceae T 23 Wrightia tinctoria R.Br Dandappala Apocynaceae T 24 Pterocarpus sp. Leguminosae T 25 Calotropis gigantea (L.) R. Erikku Asclepiadaceae S Br. 26 Canthium coromandelicum Madhakara Rubiaceae S (Burm.f.) Alston 27 Glycosmis pentaphylla Panal Rutaceae S (Retz.) DC. 28 Helicteres isora L. Edampiri-Valampiri Sterculiaceae S 29 Hibiscus hispidissimus Griff. Matthippuli Malvaceae S 30 Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit Nattapoochedi Lamiaceae S 31 Lantana camara L. Kongini Verbenaceae S 32 Mussaenda belilla Buch.- Vellila Rubiaceae S Ham 33 Vitex negundo L. Karinochi Verbenaceae S 34 Dioscorea pentaphylla L. Kattukizhangu Dioscoreaceae C 35 Gloriosa superba L Menthonni Liliaceae C 36 Ichnocarpus frutescens (L.) Palvalli Apocynaceae C R.Br. 37 Tragia involucrata L. Valli Euphorbiaceae C choriyanam/Kodithoova 38 Wattakaka volubilis (L.f.) Vattakakkakkoti Aslepiadaceae C Stapf. 39 Ziziphus oenopolia (L.) Mill. Thodalli Rhamnaceae C 40 Mimosa pudica L Thottavadi Leguminosae H 41 Mollugo pentaphylla L Parpadakapullu Aizoaceae H 42 Naregamia alata Wight & Nilanaragam Meliaceae H Arn. 43 Pennisetum orientale Rich Oriental fountain grass Poaceae H 44 Senna tora (L.) Roxb Thakara Leguminosae H 45 Spermacoce hispida L. Tharthavel Rubiaceae H 46 Sphaeranthus indicus Adakkyamaniyan Asteraceae H 47 Tridax procumbens L. Odiyancheera Asteraceae H 48 Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq Ottukayal/ Oorpam Malvaceae H 49 Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less. Puvankurunal Compositae H 50 Clerodendrum infortunatum Perivelam Verbenaceae H L. 51 Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Karukapullu / Bermuda Poaceae H grass 52 Leucas aspera (Willd.) Link Tumba Lamiaceae H

There is no endemic, endangered, threatened and rare plants observed anywhere in the core and buffer zone.

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Fauna: In the buffer zone of 10 km radius, Kadungodkunnu RF – 6.7 km (S) and Kandanchirakunnu RF – 7.9 km (SE) are found. There is no Wild Life Sanctuary or National Park or Biosphere within the study area of 10 km. Domesticated animals like Cows, Buffalos, Dogs, and Cats etc. are commonly found. Amphibians like frogs were mainly found in fresh water places. Reptilian fauna is mainly restricted to the patches with dense vegetation. There is no schedule I fauna in the buffer zone. 1.2.7 HYDROGEOLOGICAL STATUS: The entire district can be divided into three units based on hydrogeological information. 1) Valley fills/Alluvium 2) Laterite terrain 3) Crystallines. Valley fills are noticed along the valley portion and along the river terraces/banks (near Ottapalam, Pattambi area). These are mainly seen in Mannarghat, Ottapalam and Pattambi, Trithala blocks. The laterite province is limited in extent, noticed in Trithala, Ottapalam and Pattambi blocks. The water level ranges from 4 to 11.0 m bgl during pre-monsoon and post monsoon water level ranges from 3 to 8 m bgl. The fluctuation between pre and post monsoon varies between 2 to 4 m. The yield ranges from 5 to 30 m3/ day. In these areas the extraction is less. The specific capacity ranges from 10- 125 l/min/mdd. As far as the lease area is concerned, it is a slightly sloping terrain, sloping from South to North with elevation in the range of +90m AMSL to +47m AMSL. Besides, the mine lease area is full of hard, compact rock formation covered with plantation in a major part. As such no major ingress of water into the mine pit or intersection of ground water table is expected. The stage of ground water development as per Central Ground Water Authority study, the ML area falls in Thrithala CD block which is categorized under “Semi-Critical” category and its details are given in below table*:

Net Categorization for Annual Stage of Block future groundwater GW Availability, Ground water draft groundwater development (Ham) for all uses (Ham) development

Thrithala 2561.29 1835.43 71.66 Semi-Critical CD block

(*Data as per Ground water information Booklet of Palakkad District, Kerala, December, 2013).

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Categorization of block by CGWB showing the stage of ground water development is shown in Figure No – 4. Figure No - 4 Categorization of Blocks

Project Site

1.2.8 SOCIO ECONOMIC SCENARIO: The lease area falls in Palakkad district of Kerala. Agriculture / cultivation of coconut, tapioca, rubber, areca nut, pepper, cashew and spices are the main occupation of the majority of the locals. Some locals are mainly connected with mining of different minerals & crushing industry. They work as subcontractors, transporters and mine workers. Some are also employed in different industries in the nearby town and do trading and commercial plantation. The demographic details of nearby villages around the proposed project site are detailed below.

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POPULATION DETAILS*

HOUSE POPULATION LITERATURE NAMES OF VILLAGES HOLD TOTAL MALE FEMALE TOTAL MALE FEMALE Palakkad District 637220 2809934 1359478 1450456 2239492 1122600 1116892 Pattambi Taluk 201045 930692 442731 487961 766547 369625 396922 Villages Thrithala 5879 27796 13115 14681 22740 10896 11844 Pattambi 5897 28632 14049 14583 23888 11855 12033 Nagalassery 6262 27606 13168 14438 22881 11177 11704 Pattithara 6962 33157 15657 17500 27050 12948 14102 Thirumittacode-I 4094 19143 9102 10041 15344 7425 7919

OCCUPATIONAL DETAILS*

NAME OF VILLAGE TOTAL WORKERS MAIN WORKERS MARGINAL WORKERS NON WORKERS TOTAL MALE FEMALE TOTAL MALE FEMALE TOTAL MALE FEMALE TOTAL MALE FEMALE

Palakkad District 1042340 746121 296219 875540 653482 222058 166800 92639 74161 1767594 613357 1154237 Pattambi Taluk 285458 223182 62276 238556 193033 45523 46902 30149 16753 645234 219549 425685 Villages Thrithala 8286 6425 1861 7015 5678 1337 1271 747 524 19510 6690 12820 Pattambi 8561 7220 1341 6904 6004 900 1657 1216 441 20071 6829 13242 Nagalassery 8473 6700 1773 7879 6351 1528 594 349 245 19133 6468 12665 Pattithara 9536 7788 1748 8603 7222 1381 933 566 367 23621 7869 15752 Thirumittacode-I 5958 4556 1402 4715 3846 869 1243 710 533 13185 4546 8639 *(Data as per census 2011)

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN, ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME, RISK ANALYSIS & CONTROL MEASURES

1.0 IMPACT DUE TO QUARRYING AND MITIGATION MEASURES 1.1 IMPACT ON LAND ENVIRONMENT: The total proposed mine lease area of 3.4277 Ha is a patta land and is in lessee possession. Presently, 0.4883 Ha is already covered under mined out area. These details are shown as surface layout plan (Refer Plate No – 5 of approved mine plan). In the ultimate stage, after leaving safety barrier around the lease, the remaining lease area can be covered under mine area. Thus, the present land use and ultimate stage of mining land use will be as under Sl.no Particulars Extent in Ha Present land use End of mine life 1 Mine area 0.4883 2.7327 2 Safety Zone / Undisturbed 2.9394 0.695 Total area utilized 3.4277 3.4277

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SL.NO PARAMETER ACTIVITY / IMPACT CAUSE CONTROL MEASURES SOURCE 1 Air a) Drilling by  Particulate matter  Covering of drill holes with wet cloth Environment jack smaller than 10 microns, can  Usage of sharp drill bits for drilling of holes. hammer settle in the bronchi and lungs  Provision of dust filters / mask to workers working at and cause health problems highly dust prone and affected areas. b) Blasting like Bronchitis, Emphysema,  Well-designed blasting parameter, effective operation Bronchial Asthma, Irritation of stemming to achieve optimum breakage occurs mucus membranes of eyes, without generating fines. etc.  Use of appropriate explosives for blasting and  Particles smaller than avoiding overcharging of blast holes. 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5), tend  Avoiding blasting during high wind periods where the to penetrate into the lungs and fine dust is carried out away easily affecting the

very small particles (< 100 ambient air quality. Dust  nanometers) may pass Use of controlled blasting techniques with milli generation  through the lungs to affect second delay detonators to keep the dust

other organs. generation, noise as well as vibration level within the  Gaseous  Vehicle emission can prescribed limits. Emission c) Movement also create various health  Proper maintenance of machineries which avoids of HEMM. problems on human being excessive noise and vibration  Imparting sufficient training to operators on safety and environmental parameters  Proper maintenance of hauling equipments. d) Transporta  Regular wetting of transport road using water tanker tion Avoiding overloading of tippers  Covering of loaded tippers with tarpaulins during transportation.  Development of green belt / barriers where ever possible. By adoption of all these measures, no significant adverse impact on air quality will be observed. 2 Water Environment a) Water usage  Generation  The direct impact on human  The rain water falling in the quarry will be

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domestic beings due to poor water harvested up to +45 m AMSL. This pit will act as a b) Quarry effluents. quality can lead to various settling pond to prevent solids escaping along with working  Soil erosion, waterborne diseases like discharge, before outlet etc. faces and siltation due to diarrhea, jaundice, dysentery  Besides, it is also suggested to construct a dumps runoff / storm etc. settlement pond outside the lease area on the water.  Polluted water may not be northern side so that the water can be diverted into  Reduction in useful for human or animal this pond. ground water consumption etc., if not treated  Plantation will be carried out in the safety zone to standards. area, all possible area within the lease area  Mine sump water can also be utilized Adoption of above measures ensures no impact on water quality due to this quarrying activity 3 Soil Environment Quarrying and  Loss of top soil  Affecting biotic environment  Stacking of soil separately its allied  Loss of soil  Application of manure to retain its fertility operation fertility & soil  Spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation. quality 4 Noise Environment a)Drilling  Prolonged  Mental fatigue,  Providing in-built mechanism for reducing sound b)Blasting exposure to high  Rebellious attitude, emissions c)Movement of noise level is  Annoyance and  Sound proof operator’s cabin for equipments like vehicles harmful to the  Carelessness dumpers, shovel, tippers, etc. human auditory  Hearing impairment  Providing earplugs/earmuffs to workers exposed to system and higher noise level uncomfortable  Proper and regular maintenance of equipments. for working/  Planting of trees where ever possible to act as living. acoustic barriers.  Conducting regular health checkup of workers including audiometry test for the workers engaged in noise prone area. Noise will be felt only near the active sources. There will be considerable reduction in the noise level due to the absorption factor, environmental surroundings and other attenuation factor. As such there will not any significant impact on noise environment due to this project operation. 5 Vibration Blasting in  Creation of  Accident and injury  Optimum design for burden and spacing. Quarry Vibrational effect  Damage to the nearby  Inclined drilling practice, whenever necessary.

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 Fly rock structures if appropriate  Reducing explosive charge to minimum. generation technology and control  Proper deck charging practices, looking to measures are not adopted consolidation and hardness of strata conditions.  Using ordinary electric milli second delay detonators, in combination with denoting fuse etc. This sequence of blasting reduces vibration to a large extent, thereby minimizing propagation of shock waves.  Avoiding blasting in unfavorable weather condition By adoption of above measures, it will be ensured that ground vibrational levels due to blasting are maintained within the prescribed DGMS conditions of 10 mm/s for the domestic houses/structures in circular of 29.8.1997. 6 Biological Quarrying and  Clearance of  Loss of vegetative cover  Water sprinkling to arrest dust generation Environment allied operation vegetation  Retardation of tree growth, Tip  Creation of green belt in all possible vacant places  Dust generation burning within the lease area. Local species in consultation with the state forest department can be chosen for this purpose. 7 Occupational Health Quarrying and  Dust generation.  Dust related pneumonia  Water sprinkling on haul roads. allied operation  Noise and  Tuberculosis  Green belt creation wherever possible to arrest vibrational effect  Rheumatic arthritis dust and reduce noise propagation.  Accidents  Segmental vibration  Good control measures for reducing air pollution &  Miner’s Nystagamus Control of noise levels .  Loss of life /machinery  Conducting Initial Medical examination (IME) at pre-entry level stage of workers, and Periodical Medical Examination (PME) by qualified doctors, as per DGMS circulars.  Providing Health report to employees regularly after health check ups  Conducting Regular awareness campaigns amongst staff and workers about AIDS, Malaria, etc.,  Provided Personnel Protective Equipments (PPE)

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to all staff and workers to guard against excess noise levels, Dust generation and inhalation, etc., as per standards prescribed by DGMS.  Imparting Vocational training to all workers/ staff before induction, to make then familiar with jobs and the safety precautions will be taken

MITIGATIVE MEASURES FOR SAFETY ASPECTS:  Formation of safety committee to overview all safety aspects and corrective measures enforcement.  Organization of safety contests and safety campaigns regularly to update knowledge of safe operational procedures, etc.  Frequent review of accident cases to ensure initiation of prompt measures to avoid or reduce accidents.  Provision of safety Helmets, goggles, safety boots, ear muffs, gas masks, etc. to workers /staff to protect them against pollutional aspects and to minimize accident rates.

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1.3 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT: As there are no habitations or hutments in the core zone area, no rehabilitation or resettlement problems involved. The existing environmental scenario in respect of ambient air quality, water quality, Noise levels, water aspects, biological aspects, etc. shows that all these environmental parameters, during the present operation of the project are within the statutorily prescribed levels. As such, impact due to the project will be positive on socio-economic aspects. It will be ensured that the buffer zone of the mine lease will be properly preserved environmentally in all respects within sustainable limits through necessary monitoring. The project is being operated with care for minimizing environmental impacts with proper EMP measures for pollution control which will be continued in future also. The quarrying operation has resulted in direct employment opportunities for about 10 persons. Besides, indirectly more than 50 persons are benefited by gainful indirect employment opportunities through various service related activities connected with the project operations as shown under. o Project related ancillary services o Project related logistical operations. o Various trading services for consumer goods, spare parts, sundry items, etc. o Contractual services connected with the project. o Green belt and horticultural works in the project. o Casual labor needs for various activities. Because of such employment prospects and enhancement of income levels of local community, their lifestyle, conditions of living, educational and health status, etc. have considerably improved. Besides, there is also benefit to the State and the Central governments through financial revenues by way of royalty, tax, duties, etc. from this project directly and also indirectly. From above details, it is clear that the project operations will have highly beneficial positive impact in the area. 1.3.1 CSR ACTIVITIES: The project proponent is implementing CSR activities to the local community around the project site. The CSR schemes are identified to meet the specific needs and requirement of the concerned group / person of any organization / Institutions. The proponent has already spent around Rs. 3.0 lakhs for various activities like providing fund to local needy poor persons for Educational aid, Medical aid, etc.

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For future CSR activities, need based assessment for the local community to the tune of Rs.15 lakhs is made and budgetary provision of Rs. 3.0 lakhs per year is provided. The identified future CSR activities are given below: Capital Cost Recurring S.No Particulars in Lakhs Cost in Lakhs 1. EDUCATION FACILITIES: Providing Note books, Bags, Stationery items - 1.5 for Students (Rs.300 * 100 Students * 5Yrs) Mezhathur Infrastructure development: Government School roof repairing and other renovation Higher 0.2 - works Secondary Drinking water facility (Sintex tank/Bore well/ school - 2.5 monitoring) Motor/Plumbing works 0.2 - Educational aid to poor and nearby needy persons - 1.25 2. MEDICAL FACILITIES: Providing free medicines, Conducting free medical camps, a. Health awareness programmes to poor and needy people in - 1.35 nearby villages (Avg of Rs. 27000 * 5Yrs) Hospitals and Beds, Bedsheet & Pillows - 1.5 b. PHCs in Chairs for OP Patients 1.0 - Mezhathur 3. ORPHANAGE/OLD AGE HOMES: Dress Materials - 0.5 Old age Homes (Rs. 10,000 * 5Yrs) in and around Mess Items like Rice, Pulses, vegetables Mezhathur - 0.5 (Rs. 10,000 * 5Yrs) 4. AREA DEVELOPMENT: Maintenance of Panchayat road (Renovation, 2.5 - Mezhathur Construction, etc.,) (Rs. 50,000 * 5Yrs) Panchayat Providing aggregates free of cost for 2.0 - construction of houses (Rs.40,000*5 yrs) Total Cost (Capital and Recurring) 15.00

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1.4 BIO DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLAN 1.4.1 IMPACT OF MINING ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT:

The significance of impact on biological environment due to mining and allied activities on various fronts is described below:

S. No ISSUES OBSERVATIONS Clearance of vegetation in the mine area will be Clearance of vegetation due to restricted to bare minimum only. There are no 1 mining and allied activities endangered or rare species of flora in the mine area. Retardation of tree growth, tip Necessary mitigation measures like dust burning, etc., due to deposition suppression, proper maintenance of equipments, 2 of dust and the Particulate roads will be carried out to prevent dust matter generated from the generation. mining operation. Proximity to national park/ There are no national park / wildlife sanctuary/ESA wildlife etc., within the study area. 3 sanctuary/reserve forest/mangroves/Coastline/estu ary /sea Release of effluents into water There are no water bodies near the site and also 4 body that also supplies water to there will be no discharge of effluent from the wildlife mine. Surface runoff management structures like settling Proposed project could increase pond will be constructed and as such there will not 5 siltation that would affect nearby be any appreciable impact on surface water quality biodiversity area which in turn can affect the bio diversity of the area. In the proposed ML area there is no wetland and the natural flow of water also not available in the Activities of the project affects core zone. A migratory bird needs sufficient 6 the breeding/nesting sites of wetlands with sufficient food, shelter, roosting birds and animals places and nesting places which is not possible here. Located near an area populated There are no rare or endangered species within 7 by rare or endangered species the study area. There are no wild animals in and around the lease Risk of fall/slip or cause death to area. The entire mine lease area will be covered 8 wild animals due to project with compound wall to prevent entry of men and activities animals in the mine pits. Project affects the forest-based Not applicable 9 livelihood/any specific forest

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product on which local livelihood depends Project likely to affect migration No migration routes are in the area. 10 routes Project likely to affect flora of an No such significantly important medicinal value 11 area, which have medicinal species within the ML area and its nearby region. value The project likely to affect There are no any wetlands, fish breeding grounds, 12 wetlands, fish breeding grounds, marine ecology nearby the ML area which will be marine ecology affected due to this project.

There are no migratory corridors and rare endemic & endangered species. Therefore there shall be no impacts due to quarrying activity on them. Proper preservation of environmental attributes will be done in the proposed mine, as evidenced through monitoring of ambient air quality level, water quality & Noise level in present conditions and its surrounding environ which are found to be within statutory levels. Even though there are no appreciable negative impact on bio diversity and flora/fauna status due to project operations, positive impacts will arise due to well-planned reclamation measures for restoration of land status in the area ultimately to productive land category with green belt development activities and along with creation of water resources in the abandoned pits. 1.4.2 CONTROL MEASURES FOR BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS: Due to adoption of proper mitigation measures, no major dust generation and significant adverse impact on air quality will be observed. Besides, the mine advancement is planned in such a way that the overburden are backfilled into the mined out void which will result in avoiding of land lock for external waste dumping and also increase the possibility of reclamation of mined out void with vegetative cover. Hence, no adverse impact on Plantation/Vegetation due to quarrying operation in this lease is expected.

Methodical and well-planned plantation scheme will be carried out depending upon the immediate need, priority and availability of land. The plantation is and will be done along the lease boundary in a phased manner. The objectives of the green belt cover will cover the following:  Noise abatement  Reuse of waste water to the extent possible

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 Prevention of soil erosion  Ecological restoration  Aesthetic, biological and visual improvement of area due to improved vegetative and plantations cover. During plantation development, the following aspects are considered in different areas: A) Green belt around mine:

 Tall growing, closely spaced, evergreen trees native to the area  Easy, quick early growth and establishment  Uniform spreading of crown habit  Timber trees having long gestation period  Trees with high foliage density, leaves with larger leaf area  Attractive appearance with both good flowering and fruit bearing  Bird and insect attracting species  Suitable green cover with minimal maintenance B) Avenue Trees:  Trees with conical canopy and with attractive flowering.  Trees with medium spreading branches to avoid obstruction to the traffic.  Trees with branching at 10 feet and above. Ultimately, out of 2.7327 Ha of mined out area, 1.3350 Ha will remain as water body whereas the remaining 1.3957 Ha above this level will be reclaimed with bench plantation. Plantation will be done in all possible vacant places within the lease area, periphery of the lease area. Local species in consultation with the state forest department can be chosen for this purpose. The afforestation program proposed is given below: S.No Year Area No of Location Remarks (In Ha) Saplings 1 I Year 0.13 260 2 II Year 0.13 260 Periphery of Mining lease 3 III Year 0.13 260 and in area nearby crusher 4 IV Year 0.13 260 Local species will be 5 V Year Nil Nil Maintenance of plantation planted in consultation 6 Post 1.3977 2800 Reclamation of the area by with the Forest operation carrying out bench department stage plantation/vegetation TOTAL 1.9177 3840

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2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 2.1 GENERAL: This being a quarry in operation, the quarry in-charge will take care of all the environmental related works also. The monitoring schedules are planned for systematic study of various pollution levels with respect to air and water qualities, noise levels, etc. to ensure that they conform to the standards laid down by Environmental Protection Act and various Central and State Pollution Control Board Limits. The various methodologies and frequency of studies of all environmental quality parameters also conform to norms laid down by MOEF, CPCB and SPCB in this respect. The following monitoring schedules are to be adopted in this quarry.

S. No Particulars Monitoring Monitoring Important Monitoring Parameters Frequency Location

1 Ambient Air Once in a Buffer Zone PM10, PM2.5,SO2, NOx & CO – Quality year 3/4 Locations. Monitoring Core Zone – 1 2 Ambient Once in a 2 – Project site / Noise monitoring at ambient air monitoring Noise Level year Blasting locations & occupational noise will be carried 2 – Buffer Zone out. Besides, vibration studies in the nearby villages are to periodically carried out. 3 Water 3 Ground Water Physical, chemical parameters. Other than the Quality Once in a and 1 mine pit above, the water discharged from the settling Monitoring year water samples pond shall also be analyzed for suspended dissolved solids. 4 Soil Quality Once in a One at Disposal Parameter for soil quality: pH, texture, year site/waste dump electrical conductivity, organic matter, nitrogen, area phosphate, potassium and Magnesium.

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Table No - 2

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Table No - 3

NOISE LEVEL STANDARDS THE ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) RULES, 1986 Area Code Category of Area Limits in dB(A) Leq Day Time Night Time (A) Industrial area 75 70 (B) Commercial area 65 55 (C) Residential area 55 45 (D) Silence Zone 50 40

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Note: 1. Day time shall mean from 6 a.m. and 10.0 p.m. 2. Night time shall mean from 10.0 p.m. and 6 a.m. 3. Silence zone is an area comprising not less than 100 meters around hospitals, educational institutions, courts, religious places or any other area which is declared as such by the competent authority.

4. Mixed categories of areas may be average as one of the four above mentioned categories by the competent authority. * dB(A) Leq denotes the time weighted average of the level of sound in decibels on scale A which is relatable to human hearing.

A “decibel” is a unit in which noise is measured. “A”, in dB(A) Leq, denotes the frequency weighting in the measurement of noise and corresponds to frequency response characteristics of the human ear. Leq: It is the energy mean of the noise level over a specified period. Guidelines for permissible noise for industrial workers as laid down by Central Pollution Control Board

Exposure time (in hr. per day) Limit in dB(A) 8 90 4 93 2 96 1 99 ½ 102 ¼ 105 1/8 108 1/16 111 1/32 114

2.2 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH: Occupational health survey of staff and permanent workers will be undertaken once a year to detect early incidence of diseases and for prompt remedial medical follow up in the matter. Audiometry test for the workers will be done at regular interval for workers of the noise prone area. Safety matters are also be reviewed periodically by safety in-charge.

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2.3 LABORATORY SERVICES: Monitoring will be carried out through external agencies. 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COST ESTIMATE: The various environmental control measures like provision of water sprinklers, greenbelt plantation, monitoring of environmental parameters, etc., are already in place. Expenses incurred towards environmental control measures are met from revenue expenses. The probable cost of annual recurring environmental control cost are calculated and given below Table No – 4.

Table No – 4.

Environmental Control Cost Sl. Activity Capital cost Recurring Cost No. Rs. In lakhs /Annum Rs. In lakhs 1 Dust suppression 6.00 2.40 2 Monitoring of Environmental quality - 1.00 3 Green belt and afforestation - 1.00 4 Occupational Health & Hygiene 2.50 1.20 5 CSR activities budget, etc., - 3.0 8.50 8.60

Besides, For Panchayat level Biodiversity Management Committee 1 % of the profit will be contributed to restore the ecosystem as per the direction given by the State Expert Appraisal Committee, Kerala.

4.0 RISK ANALYSIS AND CONTROL MEASURES:

Risk assessment is a process whereby risks are analyzed, assessed and risk management priorities are evaluated. It is defined as the characterization of the potential adverse effect to human health & environment due to environmental hazards.

Objectives of risk assessment are :-

 Identifying hazardous activities  Assessment of risk level and severity in different operations  Identification of control measures  Setting monitoring process  Reduce the impact of mishaps of all kinds

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 Reduce the inherent potential for major accidents Methodology of Risk assessment:-

 Collection of information & identification of hazard  Classify their severity and probability of occurrence  Identification of exposed risks  Assess the risk and risk rating based on  Probability  Exposure  Consequence  Prioritization of the risks  Implementation of control measures  Monitoring risk assessment  Evaluation and correction Factors of risks involved due to human induced activities in connection with this quarry operations are 1) removal of O.B/waste material and side burden 2) drilling 3) blasting 4) excavation and 5) transportation .

Other risk factors due to natural activities are 1) fire 2) water inundation 3) electricity and 4) natural calamities. For the various risks, likely to arise, as above, detailed analysis of causes and control measures is given in below:

S.No Factors Causes of risks Control measures 1 Removal of waste / a) Bench may slide due to its - Over all bench slope angle will be side burden / unconsolidated nature. maintained optimally as per DGMS/ Material b) Vibration due to SEIAA/DEIAA requirement. movement of vehicles in the - Working Bench width will be more than benches. the Bench height. 2 Drilling a)Due to high pressure of -Periodical preventive maintenance and compressed air hoses may replacement of worn out accessories in burst the compressor and drill equipment b)Jack hammer rod may - As per manufacturers recommendation break due to improper rod to be replaced and bits will be maintenance of the rod changed 3 Blasting a) Fly rock, ground vibration - Burden and spacing will be kept and noise etc., optimum on trial basis. b) Improper charging of - Explosive charge per delay will be explosives minimized. - Delay detonators will be used

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S.No Factors Causes of risks Control measures 4 Excavation a)Hauling and loading - Operator shall not operate the machine equipment are in such when person & vehicles are in such proximity while excavation proximity b)Swinging of bucket over - Shall not swing the bucket over the the body of tipper cab and operator leaves the machine c) Driving of unauthorized after ensuring the bucket is on ground person -Shall not allow any unauthorized person to operate the machine by effective supervision 5 Transportation a)Operating the vehicle - It will be ensured that all these causes “nose to tail” will be nullified by giving training to the b) Overloading of material operators c) While reversal & - No over loading overtaking of vehicle -Audio visual reverse horn will be d) Operator of truck leaving provided his cabin when it is loaded. -Speed governors is already provided -Proper training will be given 6 Fire due to electricity a)Due to the short circuit of - Commutator & electrical parts shall be and Oil cables & other electrical cleaned frequently with the help of dry parts air blower b) Due to the leakage of - All fastening parts and places will be inflammable liquid like diesel, tightened. oil etc., 7 Water inundation a) Inrush of storm water due - Proper drainage arrangements will be to heavy rain made to divert water from entering into b) Unusual seepage of water the mine pit c)Sudden collapse of - Guard will keep a continuous watch on peripheral bund due to water level and when touches danger torrential pour mark immediately inform to the mine official. - Work shall not be resumed except with the prior permission of the Manager unless all the working places thoroughly examined by a competent person. 8 Natural calamities Unexpected happenings - The mine management is capable to deal with the situation

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5.0 CONCLUSION: The quarry working has brought about prosperity and improvements in physical and social infrastructures in the area like:

 Helps in supply of stone aggregates and M-sand which is in good demand and basic requirement for the construction sector.

 Direct employment to about 10 persons  Indirect employment to more than 50 persons  Financial gains for the state and central governments, through collection of various taxes like royalty, cess, etc.

 Increase in General Awareness of the People.  Improvement of the General Living Standard of the People in the Vicinity  Overall Improvement in HDI (Human Development Index)  Growth of Allied Industries in the Area.  Improvement in Per Capita Income.  Providing certain facilties for the local schools and panchayats In short, the working mining project has benefitted this region in the fields of potential employment opportunities, improved per capita income for local people, improved social welfare facilities like infrastructural build-up, etc. Further continuation of the quarry operation with more planned need based CSR activity by the proponent will definitely benefit the locals more. A meticulously well planned Environmental Management Plan, with various programme schedules and timely execution objectives, as above, will ensure that the future environmental quality in the area will be maintained within statutory limits. The environmental management strategy as explained above will prove that industrial growth, if properly planned with all environmental concerns and appropriate remedial measures can go a long way to improve life pattern and living conditions of the local community around the project. * * * * * * * * *

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E-59 E-60 ENCLSOURE - 10

E-61 E-62 ENCLSOURE - 11

E-63 E-64