PROJECT : Masonry Stone Mine (Quarry project) PRE - FEASIBILTY REPORT APPLICANT : Mr. K. GANGADHARAN 1
Project no. 16718-QN 151-01 July, 2018
PRE – FEASIBILITY REPORT (PFR)
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INDEX S. No. Contents Page No. 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION 6 2.(i) Identification of project and project proponent 6 2.(ii) Brief description of the Nature of the project 6 2.(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the Country and or Region 6 2.(iv) Demand – Supply Gap 7 2.(v) Imports Vs. Indigenous Production 7 2.(vi) Export Possibility 7 2.(vii) Domestic / Export Markets 7 2.(viii) Employment generation (Direct & Indirect) due to the project 7 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 8 3.(i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects 8 3.(ii) Location (map showing General Location, Specific Location & Project boundary & 8 Project site layout) with coordinates 3.(iii) Details of Alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, 8 particularly the environmental considerations 3.(iv) Size or magnitude of operation 9 3.(v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram / flow chart showing 9 the project layout, components of the project etc should be given) 3.(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area 11 of final products, mode of transport of raw materials and financial provisions 3.(vii) Resource optimization / recycling and reuse envisaged in the project 13 3.(viii) Availability of water its source, energy / power requirement & source 13 3.(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their 14 management / disposal 4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 15 4.(i) Connectivity 15 4.(ii) Land form, land use and land ownership 15 4.(iii) Topography (along with map) 16 4.(iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies 16 (including area under CRZ)), shortest distances from the periphery of project. 4.(v) Existing Infrastructure 16 4.(vi) Soil Classification 17 4.(vii) Climatic Data 17 4.(viii) Social Infrastructure Available 17 5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 18 5.(i) Planning Concept (Type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town & 18 Country Planning / Development Authority Classification 5.(ii) Population Projection 18 5.(iii) Land Use Planning (Break-up along with green belt etc.) 18 5.(iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) 18 5.(v) Amenities / Facilities 18
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6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 19 6.(i) Industrial Area (Processing Area) 19 6.(ii) Residential Area (Non-processing area) 19 6.(iii) Green belt 19 6.(iv) Social Infrastructure 19 6.(v) Connectivity (Traffic & Transportation Road / Rail etc.) 19 6.(vi) Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water) 19 6.(vii) Sewerage system 19 6.(viii) Industrial Waste Management 19 6.(ix) Solid Waste Management 19 6.(x) Power Requirement & Supply / Source 20 7.0 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R Plan) 20 7.(i) Policy to be adopted (Central / State) in respect of the project affected persons 20 including home oustees, land oustees and landless 8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES 20 8.(i) Likely date of start of production and likely date of completion (time schedule for 20 the project will be given) 8.(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis of economic viability of project 21 9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL 21 9.(i) Financial and Social Benefits with special emphasis on the benefits to the local 21 people including tribal population
LIST OF ANNEXURES Annexure No. Particulars 1. Copy of Mine Lease / Letter of Intent (LOI) 2. Photographs of the Site 3. Route Map showing location of the project site 4. Google map showing location of the project site 5. Key map of the project site 6. Topographical Contour Map 7. Production & Development Plan 8. Surface cum Geological Plan 9. Cluster Certificate 10. Land Assignment Certificate (Sakshipatram) 11. Possession Certificate 12. Consent Agreement (Sammathapatram ) 13. Survey Map with Surrounding features from Village Office 14. Boundary Pillars establish certificate from Village Office 15. Baseline Monitoring Reports
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The building Stone Quarry (Minor Mineral) mining project of Shri K. Gangadharan is situated at Re-Survey No. 151/1 of Puthur Village, Thalassery Taluk, Kannur District, Kerala in an area of 0.8456 hectares. The project proponent posses Letter of Intent (LOI) for the project issued by Mining & Geology Department, Govt. of Kerala and copy of same is attached as Annexure No. 1. Mining projects of minor minerals with area less than 50 ha. of mining lease are categorized as category 'B'. As per O.M. dated 24/12/2013 by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India, all projects with mining area less than 25 hectares is classified as Category B2. The Eco-friendly Mining Plan prepared by an Indian Bureau of Mine (IBM) approved Recognized Qualified Person (RQP) has been approved by Mining & Geology Department, Govt. of Kerala. This Mining plan is based on the requirements under the Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2015. The land for the quarry project is a private owned land and is possessed in the name of Shri K. Gangadharan. The targeted production of mine will be 11,370 MTA. The estimated project cost will be Rs. 15 Lakhs. The expected life of mine estimated will be about 5 years. The mining operation will be carried out by opencast semi-mechanized method as per the approved Mining Plan.
1.1 SALIENT FEATURES & ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE PROJECT Particulars Details Geographical Location Latitude (N) 110 47’45.92” to 110 47’50.94” N Longitude (E) 750 36’41.95” to 750 36’46.04” E
Total Mine Lease area 0.8456 hectare Total Area under Possession 1.0603 hectare Current status of the quarry Old Abandoned Quarry Local name of the project area Vellampara Project Site Toposheet No. 49 M/9 Production 11,370 MTA Geological Reserves 2,93,830 MT Mineable Reserves 56,851 MT Life of Mine About 5 years Estimated project cost Rs. 15 Lakhs Man Power 12 Persons Highest and lowest elevation Highest 120 MSL & Lowest 75 MSL Land use Private own land Nearest habitation Nearest habitation is at 156m towards South Nearest Town Panoor 7 km, SW
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Stone Crusher / M sand No crusher proposed within the site Width of access road to the site 7m wide tarred road Nearest Airport Kannur airport at about 22 km, NW Nearest Highway / Major Roads NH-17 (Edappally-Panvel) 16 km, SW SH-38 (Kuthuparamba-Panoor Rd.), 4.50 km, SW Cheruvancherry-Panoor Rd., 1.50 km, SE Nearest Railway Station Thalassery Station at about 15 km, SW Power supply The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by Diesel Engine. Water and its Source The total water requirement is about 5 KLD in which 1 KLD is for domestic which would be sourced from open well, 2 KLD for dust suppression system in mine and 2 KLD for plantation will be sourced from storm water pond Nearest Hospital / dispensary PHC Kunnothparamba, 2 km, SW Education facility Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, 1.50 km, W Police Station Panoor 7 km, SW Fire Station Panoor 7 km, SW Ambulance Panoor 7 km, SW Church / temple / mosque Temple – Sri Puthoor Temple, 1.30 km, SE Church – Panoor 7 km, SW Mosque- Cheruvanchery, 1.50 km, N Electrical installation like transformer HT & LT Line – available at about 500m towards S /HT or LT line Mobile Towers Chendayad at about 2 km, SW Ecological sensitive zone (National None within 15 km radius Park, Sanctuary, Habitat for Migratory Birds, Tiger Reserve) Interstate Boundary None within 15 km radius Critically Polluted Area as identified None within the study area by CPCB Defense installations None within 15 km radius Archeological Features None within 15 km radius Nearest Forests Kannavam Forest at about 5 km, East Nearest streams/ rivers/ water bodies Kuyyali Puzha, 2 km, NW (from mine boundary) Annapalam Thodu, 2 km, S Ummanchira Puzha, 11 km, W Anjarkany River, 14 km, NW HLWG Report status Not in ESA Village
1.2 PRODUCTION & RESERVE The estimated annual mining production will be 11,370 MTA and the mineable reserve for the project is 56,851 MT. It is expected to employ about 12 persons in the mining operation.
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1.3 TOP SOIL & OVER BURDEN A total quantity of 1,129 cu. m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped / stacked separately at pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation as part of eco-restoration. About 847 cu. m. of overburden (OB) will be generated throughout the mine life. This waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be reutilized as soil base for plantation.
2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.(i) IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT The project is for obtaining Environment clearance for building stone mining project (Minor Mineral Quarry). The project is proposed by Shri K. Gangadharan, as applicant. The lease area is private owned land at Re-Survey No. 151/1 of Puthur Village, Thalassery Taluk, Kannur District, Kerala in an area of 0.8456 hectares. The project proponent posses Letter of Intent (LOI) for area an area of 0.8456 hectare issued by Mining & Geology Department, Govt. of Kerala and copy of the same is attached as Annexure No. 1. Name and : Mr. K. Gangadharan, (Applicant) address of the K.G. House, Muthiyanga P.O., Kannur, Kerala-670691. Applicant Mobile No. 09048304468 / 09745304462 / 09847304462 E-mail :- [email protected]
2.(ii) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF THE PROJECT Shri K. Gangadharan proposes a building stone mine and dealing in mining and trading of mineral. The main objective of the project is to carry the business of prospecting, exploring, operating and working on quarries. The main market for mineral is in Kannur & other nearby districts in Kerala which are utilized in construction works of buildings and roads. 2.(iii) NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND OR REGION The major need of building stone is due to its high compressive strength and durability (among the hardest, dimensional & structural stones), it can effectively withstand the vagaries of nature. The mineral-rich colors and the hardness & density, makes it useful for many applications. The proposed mining project will fulfill its end uses in buildings and construction of roads, paving and many other exterior projects. It is also known as the
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maintenance-free stone. The main market for mineral is in Kannur & other nearby districts which are utilized it in construction works of buildings and roads. The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas bring about gains in gross domestic product, i.e. there is though a minor contribution by the proposed project but will add to gains in G.D.P. (Gross Domestic Product). A total of 12 persons will be employed in the mine. It will create employment (though marginally) for local population. Applicant will pay royalty to Govt. of Kerala for the mineral produced from the mine, direct and indirect taxes will be paid thereby contributing to the regional revenue. The public revenue will further be put for infrastructural development and other sectors like health, education and social welfare. 2.(iv) DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP Masonry / Building Stone are an important component for the construction / developmental work for all infrastructure development and building construction and road construction activities. Demand of building stone shall be fulfilled by various end users. During last few years, due to sudden increase in real estate activities and in other infrastructural development activities, the demand of the building stone has further enhanced the demand of building stone in the area. Therefore, there is a large requirement of building stone in the project vicinity to meet the demand supply chain. 2.(v) IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION Building stone product is an indigenous production. Therefore, this product is neither exported nor imported. 2.(vi) EXPORT POSSIBILITY The building stone is an indigenous product and hence there are no possibilities of export. 2.(vii) DOMESTIC / EXPORT MARKETS The aggregate produced is sold to the contractors and to the consumers which are finally consumed locally for road (PWD & Panchayat roads, State Highway & National Highway) & building construction works. Fine Material is also sold to the hollow block / solid block manufactures.
2.(viii) EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT The total numbers of employees including skilled, semi skilled and un-skilled workers for the quarry project is expected to be about 12 persons who includes workers for mine. The details of the employees / workers including their position in the organization are also given below:-
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Table 1: List of Employees and their Designations Sr. No. NAME OF THE POST NOS. 1 Mines Manager / Asst. Mines Manager 1 2 Mines foreman 1 3 Other workers 10 TOTAL 12
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.(i) TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INTERDEPENDENT PROJECTS. This is a semi mechanized open cast stone mining project. Mineral will be used in the construction works. Building construction and other infrastructural facilities are the areas, where the material will be consumed. The fine mineral is sold to the vendors who manufacture hollow block / solid block and hence they are interdependent projects attached to the mining project.
3.(ii) LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, AND PROJECT BOUNDARY AND PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES The proposed quarry project is a private owned land at Re-Survey No. 151/1 of Puthur Village, Thalassery Taluk, Kannur District, Kerala for an area of 0.8456 hectares. The geographical location of the mine with respect to the boundary pillars of the lease area (extreme most points) is given below:- Latitude (N) 110 47’45.92” to 110 47’50.94” N Longitude (E) 750 36’41.95” to 750 36’46.04” E
The photographs of the site will be taken from different locations and directions are provided at Annexure No. 2. The route map showing location of the lease area is provided at Annexure No. 3. The google map superimposed with project boundary showing location of the lease area is provided at Annexure No. 4. The Key map of the project site showing the location of quarry site is attached at Annexure No. 5. The project site with boundary pillars and GPS Coordinates of the boundary pillars are provided in Contour drawing attached at Annexure No. 6.
3.(iii) DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS. Quarrying activities are carried out based on local geology and availability of granite building stone. The proposed site is old abandoned building stone quarry and mineral
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specific hence no alternate site was examined. Moreover, the land is a private owned land and hence no alternate site considered.
3.(iv) SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION The size and magnitude of the lease area is as given below:- Table 2 : Size or Magnitude of operation Sr. No. Particulars Details 1. Lease Area 0.8456 hectares 2. Mineable Reserve 56,851 MT 3. Annual Production 11,370 MTA 4. Mine Waste Top Soil (1,129 cu. m.) ; OB (847 cu. m) 5. Life of Mine About 5 years 6. Total Man Power (Nos.) About 12 persons
3.(v) PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM/ FLOW CHART SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT, COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT ETC.).
The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi-mechanized method. The process flow diagram given below depicts the mining process:-
Cutting & Clearing of Shrubs / Trees
Removal & Stacking of Top soil & Overburden
Excavation by Drilling & Blasting
Rock Breaking & Transportation
Crushing in Crusher
Segregation & Stacking
Dispatch to the end user
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DESCRIPTION OF MINING OPERATIONS ( MANUFACTURING PROCESS) PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING It is proposed to undertake Open Cast Semi-Mechanized Mining which includes blasting, loading, transportation of rubble. The surface cum geological plan showing the mining steps is attached.
OPEN CAST MINING In the open cast mining, the bench height and width will be maintained at 5 m.
SALIENT FEATURES OF MINING METHOD The salient features of proposed mining method are given below. The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 5 m respectively. The mining will be done from top to bottom by slicing of 2.5 m thick. The exploitation of mineral is being done from 120 m to 70m MSL in conceptual phase. Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed 45° from vertical. Haul road will be developed up to point of loading. Transportation of mineral to the destination / market will be by tippers / trucks (15T capacity). EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION The details of equipments proposed to be used in mining operation are listed below:- Table 3 : List of equipments used Sr. Machine Type Required No. of Size / Capacity Make Source of Power No. Machines 32 mm (drill hole Operated through 1. Jack hammer 1 Atlas Copco size) Compressor Excavator (Back 2. 1 0.9 m3 Tata -Hitachi Diesel Engine Hoe) 3. Dumper / Tipper 1 15 T Man / Tata Diesel Engine 4. Rock Breaker 1 -- Furukawa Diesel Engine 5. Compressor 1 100 CFM LG / Atlas Diesel Engine 6. DG Set 1 180 kVA Kirloskar Diesel Engine
DRILLING The excavation of mineral is proposed by excavators. The mineral is fractured and easily exploitable by rock breakers and excavators. The hard strata are proposed to excavate after drilling and blasting.
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BLASTING The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per Minor Mineral Regulation Act, 1961 (MMR) and with the permission of Director General of Mines & Safety (DGMS).
In this area for fragmentation of granite the blasting will be conducted. Multiple blast holes of 1.5 to 2.5 m depth will be drilled with the help of 32 mm drill rod, Jack Hammer and Air Compressor of 100 cfm capacity. It is estimated about 250g of explosives per hole is required. About 2-3 holes per blast are proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about 0.75 kg/ blast/day.
EXPLOSIVE USED Only class 2 and class 6 explosive is proposed for use as given below:- Description Class & division Qty. Nitrate mixture 2, 0 25 kg Safety fuse 6, 1 1500 mtrs. Detonators (Ordinary) 6, 3 1500 nos.
STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVE Considering low consumption, a 25 kg magazine is for storing the explosive. The magazine (explosive storage area) exists within the complex.
3.(vi) RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE, MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCT/S, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT No raw material will be required for mining of Masonry / building stone. The final product will be sent to consumer based on their demand. The mode of transportation of raw material and finished product will be by road only. Tippers/ trucks will be used for transportation to the end users.
MINERAL RESERVES The mineable reserves are arrived after deducting the reserves locked in mines safety (blocked reserve) slope along with boundary in compliance with mineral concession rules. The quantity of such kind of reserves is arrived as follows.
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BLOCKED RESERVES MINEABLE RESERVES BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON A-A' BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON 115 77 52 2.5 10010 115 65 44.5 2.5 7231.25 110 123 52 2.5 15990 110 153 39.5 2.5 15108.75 105 203 52 2.5 26390 105 140 34.5 2.5 12075 100 282 52 2.5 36660 100 65 29.5 2.5 4793.75 SUB-TOTAL 89050 SUB-TOTAL 39208.75 BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON B-B' BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON 100 23 36 2.5 2070 100 8 36 2.5 720 95 102 36 2.5 9180 95 14 36 2.5 1260 90 150 36 2.5 13500 90 30 36 2.5 2700 85 287 36 2.5 25830 85 17 36 2.5 1530 SUB-TOTAL 50580 SUB-TOTAL 6210 BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON C-C' BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON 90 43 54 2.5 5805 90 20 46.5 2.5 2325 85 72 54 2.5 9720 85 13 41.5 2.5 1348.75 80 59 54 2.5 7965 80 14 36.5 2.5 1277.5 75 87 54 2.5 11745 75 15 31.5 2.5 1181.25 70 197 54 2.5 26595 70 80 26.5 2.5 5300 SUB-TOTAL 61830 SUB-TOTAL 11432.5 TOTAL 201460 TOTAL 56851.25 Extra mineral blocked 23519 Extra mineral blocked 0.0 GRAND TOTAL 224979 GRAND TOTAL 56851
Summarized Reserves (in MT) Geological reserve (A) 293830 Mineral reserve blocked in 7.5 m Buffer zone (B) 99945 Mineral reserve blocked in Benches (C) 101515 Mined out quantity (D) 12000 Extra mineral blocked (E) 23519 Mineral reserve = A- B + C+ D+E 56851
YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS The applicant is proposed to produce building stone working for period of about 5 years with production of 11,370 MTA. The details of year wise production for the project is given in Table below.:-
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Table 4 : Year wise production of building stone Year Bench Minerals (MT) I 115-110 11371 II 110-105 11370 III 105 11370 IV 105-90 11370 V 90-70 11370 TOTAL 56851
MINERAL TRANSPORTATION Loading of mineral from the quarry will be done by excavator and will be sent by Trucks / Tippers of 15 MT. It is expected that 3 trips will be required on daily basis. For this, movement of truck per two hours will be 1 only. Thus, the impact due to movement of trucks from mine will be marginal and well within the carrying capacity of the roads.
3.(vii) RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE PROJECT Mineral will be utilized and sent for use to different end users for road and building construction works. It is estimated that around 1,129 cu. m. of top soil will be generated from the proposed project site, which will be properly stacked and will be utilized for eco-restoration over the reclaimed areas in the post mine closure phase. Also it is estimated that around 847 cu. m. of over burden is generated which will be utilized in developing internal roads and at the end use the same will be used as soil base for reclamation. It is proposed to construct a storm water collection pond and de-siltation unit in the lowest contour of the plot. The water requirement for sprinkling on sources of dust emission, roads and for landscaping purposes can be met from the stored rain water pond and thereby conserve the fresh water.
3.(viii) AVAILABILITY OF WATER ITS SOURCE, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE WATER The total water requirement for the proposed mining activity is 5 KLD. The detailed breakup of the same is given below:- S. No. Particulars Quantity (KLD) Source 1. Domestic purpose (mine and ancillary) 1 Open well 2. Dust Suppression / Water sprinkling at mine 2 Storm water pond 3. Green belt / Plantation 2 Total 5
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The water required will be sourced from the storm water reservoir. However, the drinking water will be sourced from the open well and which will be treated / disinfected before consumption. It is proposed to collect the storm water into the Holding/ Siltation Tank by constructing appropriate channels all around the foot of hill (garland drains). The channels will be constructed with intermediate check dams/silt traps to prevent soil erosion. The sizing of the channels will be 1m x 1m. The daily water balance diagram of the unit is given below:-
POWER The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by Diesel Engine. The source of electricity for domestic consumption within the quarry site is from the supply of Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).
3.(ix) QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT / DISPOSAL. SOLID WASTE: It is estimated that around 1,129 cu. m. of top soil and 847 cu. m. of over burden (OB) will be generated from the proposed mining operation and which will be properly stacked.
LIQUID WASTE: Domestic Sewage The sewage to a tune of 0.80 KLD generated from the mine office.
3.(x) SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF THE FEASIBILITY DRAWING WHICH GIVE INFORMATION OF EIA PURPOSE. Not Applicable
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4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 4.(i) CONNECTIVITY S. No. Particulars Distance & Direction 1. Nearest town Panoor 7 km, SW 2. Connecting Road 7m wide tarred road 3. Nearest Airport Kannur airport at about 22 km, NW 4. Nearest Highway / Roads NH-17 (Edappally-Panvel) 16 km, SW SH-38 (Kuthuparamba-Panoor Rd.), 4.50 km, SW Cheruvancherry-Panoor Rd., 1.50 km, SE 5. Nearest Railway Station Thalassery Station at about 15 km, SW
4.(ii) LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP LANDFORM The proposed building stone mine is covering an area of 0.8456 ha. The lease area is private own land. The lease area is devoid of any transmission lines, streams/ nallahs, forests, habitation, etc.
LAND USE The land use pattern of the existing and proposed mining project is given below:
Table 5 : Land Use Details of project area Sr. Land Use Pre-Operational Operational for Post Operational for life of No. Category (Ha.) next five years mine (Ha.) (Ha.) 1 Top Soil Dump Nil Nil Nil 2 Over burden Nil 3 Excavation (Voids 0.1952 0.6005 0.6005 Only) (0.5649 ha. reclaimed by plantation and 0.0356 ha. Converted to pond) 4 Road Nil Nil Nil 5 Built Up Area NIL Nil Nil 6 Drainage /pond 0.0857 0.0251 0.0251 7 Green belt Nil 0.2200 0.2200 8 Undisturbed Area 0.5647 Nil Nil Total 0.8456 0.8456 0.8456
LAND OWNERSHIP The land as per revenue records is a private own land and the site is rocky land with rubber tree plantation and other native species.
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4.(iii) TOPOGRAPHY (ALONG WITH MAP) Part of the proposed land is existing quarry area and there is no vegetation in that area. The remaining land in the proposed land is mostly covered with native trees, shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers, bushes etc. The topography of the lease area is hilly terrain. The highest elevation of the lease area is 120 MSL and lowest is 75 m MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the lease area is towards South- East. No habitants are located in the lease area. The topographical contour map of the project site is attached at Annexure No. 6.
4.(iv) EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN (AGRICULTURE, NON-AGRICULTURE, FOREST, WATER BODIES (INCLUDING AREA UNDER CRZ)), SHORTEST DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO THE PERIPHERY OF THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER BODIES (DISTANCE FROM THE HFL OF THE RIVER), CRZ IN CASE OF NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREA.
Land Use Pattern: The lease area is private own land situated at Re-Survey No. 151/1 of Puthur Village, Thalassery Taluk, Kannur District, Kerala in area of 0.8456 hectares. The land use pattern of site is provided at Table No. 5 above. DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO THE PERIPHERY OF THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER BODIES, NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREAS, CRZ AREA ETC. Particulars Name & Distance to quarry site Ecological sensitive zone (National Park, Sanctuary, Habitat None within the study area for Migratory Birds, Tiger Reserve) Critically Polluted Area as identified by CPCB None within the study area Defense installations None within the study area Archeological Features None within the study area Nearest Forests Kannavam Forest at about 5 km, East Nearest streams/ rivers/ water bodies Kuyyali Puzha, 2 km, NW Annapalam Thodu, 2 km, S Ummanchira Puzha, 11 km, W Anjarkany River, 14 km, NW Notified Industrial Area None within the study area CRZ Area None within CRZ area
4.(v) EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE The existing infrastructure around the project site includes tarred roads, electricity supply from Kerala Electricity Board, water supply from Kerala Water Authority / Panchayat supply, storm water drains along the roads.
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4.(vi) SOIL CLASSIFICATION Main rock type in the study area is charnockite granite. At places where they are exposed, the charnockite granite is medium to coarse grained with dark grey quartz. 4.(vii) CLIMATIC DATA ( From secondary sources) Kannur district receives a total annual rainfall of around 3438 mm. District experiences heavy rainfall during the South West monsoon season followed by North East monsoon. South West monsoon during June to September contributes 70 % of the total rainfall of the year. The northeast monsoon contributes only about 30%. The year to year variability of annual rainfall is around 28.2%. In general, the rainfall increases from the coast to the eastern hilly regions. Kannur district falls under wet type of climate based on Thornthwaite’s climatic classification. The temperature is more during the months of April to May and is less during December and January. The average mean monthly maximum temperature ranges from 28.4 to 36.90C and minimum temperature ranges from 19.7 to 23.90C. Relative humidity is more during south west monsoon season (i.e. June to September). It is more during morning hours and is less during evening hours. Humidity ranges from 77 to 88 % in the district. (Source: District Survey Report, Dept. Of Mining & Geology, Govt. of Kerala )
4.(viii) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE Table 6 : Social Infrastructure Details S. No. Particulars Name, Distance & Direction from the quarry site 1. Land use Private own land 2. Nearest habitation Nearest habitation is at 156m towards South 3. Nearest Town Panoor 7 km, SW 4. Width of access road to site 7m wide tarred road 5. Nearest Airport Kannur airport at about 22 km, NW 6. Nearest Highway / Major NH-17 (Edappally-Panvel) 16 km, SW Roads SH-38 (Kuthuparamba-Panoor Rd.), 4.50 km, SW 7. Nearest Railway Station Thalassery Station at about 15 km, SW 8. Power supply The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by Diesel Engine. 9. Nearest Hospital / dispensary PHC Kunnothparamba, 2 km, SW 10. Education facility Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, 1.50 km, W 11. Police Station Panoor 7 km, SW 12. Fire Station Panoor 7 km, SW 13. Ambulance Panoor 7 km, SW 14. Church / temple / mosque Temple – Sri Puthoor Temple, 1.30 km, SE Church – Panoor 7 km, SW Mosque- Cheruvanchery, 1.50 km, N
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5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 5.(i) PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION ETC.) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING / DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION. The mining will be done by open cast semi-mechanized method of mining. The bench height and width will be maintained 5 m. The proposed mine will have capacity to produce 11,370 MTA of building stone. It will be used for construction of buildings & roads. Mineral will be transported by trucks / tippers to the end users. The production and development plan of the project is attached as Annexure No. 7. 5.(ii) POPULATION PROJECTION About 12 persons of employees proposed for the quarrying operation. Most of the person will be sourced from neighboring villages. Thus there will be no increase in population due to the project.
5.(iii) LAND USE PLANNING (BREAKUP ALONG WITH GREEN BELT ETC.) The land use plan including the breakup along with green belt development area is provided at Table No. 4 above.
5.(iv) ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL) The mine site has its own approach road and well connected to the nearest public road / highway, which will help in commutation of workers and transportation of minerals. As such there is no major infrastructure facilities planned in this project and does not call for importance. The main mining site and secondary access road will be kept in a sufficient condition to allow access. On the basis of the site visit, the infrastructure demand in the nearby villages will be assessed on the basis of need and priority. Job opportunities are limited and newer avenues of skill development for income generation are required.
5.(v) AMENITIES/ FACILITIES Following facilities are provided for the smooth working of the mine:- Mine office / Site office Magazine area for storage of explosive Parking area for vehicles Storm water collection pond Canteen / Mess for workers Accommodation for workers
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First aid room Store facility Toilet facility Drinking water facilities Rest shelters: Rest shelter room is provided to take lunch and rest for the mine workers.
6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 6.(i) INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA) The project site area is not located in an industrial area. The project is a mining project and is site specific. 6.(ii) RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA) As the local person will be given priority in employment, no permanent residential area / housing is proposed only labour sheds are provided within the complex. 6.(iii) GREEN BELT The year wise programme of eco-restoration for life of mine will be made and about 785 trees will be planted in an area of 0.7849 hectares. 6.(iv) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE The Social Infrastructure facility available around the project site is provided at Table No. same has been given in the above Table No. 5. 6.(v) CONNECTIVITY (TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ROAD / RAIL / METRO / WATER WAYS ETC.) The site is very well connected by road network to the mine, district headquarter and to the nearest towns. The area is self sufficient to cater the needs of the project. 6.(vi) DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE AND SUPPLY OF WATER) The water required for the project will be sourced from the storm water reservoir and from well. The drinking water to a tune of 1 KLD will be sourced from the open well which will be treated / disinfected before consumption. 6.(vii) SEWERAGE SYSTEM The sewage to a tune of 0.80 KL will be generated daily from the mine office will be diverted to the septic tank followed by soak pit. 6.(viii) INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT There will be no industrial waste generation due to proposed project.
6.(ix) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (i) Topsoil Management A total quantity of 1,129 cu. m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped / stacked separately at pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed
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areas for plantation as part of eco-restoration. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump / stacked to 5 to 6 meters in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage.
(ii) Overburden Management About 847 cu. m of overburden (OB) will be generated throughout the mine life. This waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be reutilized as soil base for plantation.
6.(x) POWER REQUIREMENT AND SUPPLY / SOURCE The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by Diesel Engine. The domestic supply will be met from the supply of Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).
7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN) 7.(i) POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/ STATE) IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS INCLUDING HOME OUSTEES, LAND OUSTEES AND LANDLESS LABOUR (A BRIEF OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN)
The proposed site is private own land and hence there is no rehabilitation and resettlement. It is an existing quarry and there is no habitation in the lease area, therefore rehabilitation & resettlement plan is not required / applicable for this project.
8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES 8.(i) LIKELY DATE OF START OF PRODUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION (TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN). Table 7 : Expected Time Schedule for the Project S. No. Particulars Time Schedule (in month)* Remark If any 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 1. Environmental Clearance 2. Consent To Establish Project Establishment Period 3. Consent To Operate Production Start Period *Time line may vary; subjected to rules & regulation / & other unforeseen circumstances
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8.(ii) ESTIMATED PROJECT COST ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT The proposed project cost will be about Rs. 15 Lakhs.
Table 8 : Estimated Project Cost and Economic Viability S. No. Particulars Details 1. Quarrying Cost Rs. 200 /- Per Ton 2. Transportation with Crushing cost Rs. 250/- Per Ton 3. Royalty & Other Expenses Rs. 100/- Per Ton 4. Total Cost of Production Rs. 550/- Per Ton 5. Selling Price Rs. 650/- Per Ton 6. Gross Profit Rs. 100/- Per Ton 7. Gross Profit / Annum ( 11,370 Tons x Rs. 100/- ) Rs. 11,37,000/- Per Annum
9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL 9.(i) FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE BENEFITS TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE INCLUDING TRIBAL POPULATION, IF ANY, IN THE AREA.
No tribal population is residing in the study area. There will be social benefits from the mining operations. The core benefit of the proposed quarry project is the availability of Masonry building stone for construction industries.
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Annexure No. 2
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF SHRI K. GANGADHARAN QUARRY SITE SITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF SHRI K. GANGADHARAN QUARRY SITE Annexure No. 3 ROUTE MAP – SHOWING THE QUARRY SITE OF SHRI K. GANGADHARAN Annexure No. 4 GOOGLE MAP – SHOWING THE QUARRY SITE OF SHRI K. GANGADHARAN KEY MAP – QUARRY SITE OF Mr. K. GANGADHARAN Annexure No. 5
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Project Name :- Mr. K. Gangadharan
Village :- Puthur
Taluk :- Thalassery
District :- Kannur
State :- Kerala
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MUKESH SUROLIYA, M.Sc. Geology, Recognition as Qualified Person (RQP), (RQP No. -RQP/AJM/321/2010/A) Indian Bureau of Mines & Accredited Functional Area Expert (FAE), Hydrology & Ground Water (HG) and Geology (GEO) from National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), Quality Council of India (QCI) 95.
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