Sri. Mohiudeen Basha K. Hunachagi Pre-feasibility Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Sri. Mohiudeen Basha K. Hunachagi has applied for grey granite quarrying located in Survey No. 21/3 of Parasapura Village, Kushtagi Taluk, District over an extent of 2.0 acres 20 guntas (2.50 Acres). The area is recommended by Sr. Geologist, Department of Mines & Geology, Koppal vide Letter of Intent No.DMG/KMD/SQ-Patta-51/2018-19/546 Dated: 08.06.2018. The copy of the LOI is enclosed as Annexure-V. The location of the quarry is shown on the Administrative Plan & Key plan enclosed vide Plate No. 1 and 1A. The approved lease sketch is enclosed vide Plate No – 2.

The said quarrying lease is having approved quarrying plan by Senior Geologist, Dept. of Mining & Geology, Govt. of Karnataka, Koppal. The quarrying plan approved vide Letter No. DMG/SG/KPL/QPA/2018-19/598 dated 22.06.2018. A copy of approval letter is enclosed along with the mining plan. DETAILS OF THE SITE

The lease is marked on Key plan / enclosed a) Details of area (with location map) : vide Plate No.1A. i) District and state : Koppal, Karnataka ii) Taluk / Mandal : Kushtagi iii) Village : Parasapura Khasara No. / Plot No. / Block / iv) : 21/3 License No etc v) Lease Area (Hectares) : 2.0 Acres 20 Gunta Whether the area is recorded to be vi) in forest (please specify whether : No protected, reserved etc.,) vii) Ownership / Occupancy : Grey Granite The nearest railway station Koppal is at a Existence of public road/railway line, distance of 75kms and airport is viii) if any, nearby and approximate : located at a distance of 210kms from distance Nearest Port / Airport Quarry. ix) Topo sheet No. : 57 A/2 Latitude N15046’58.3” to N15047’04.0” Longitude E 76003’55.8” to E 76003’57.8”

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Accessibility: The said quarry area is located at about 1.3 Km NNE of the Kalalbandi village. The Kalalbandi village is located at a distance of 74 km from Koppal via Kukunoor, , Bandi Cross and via Kanakoppa village. This mine is also approachable from Kushtagi Taluk (on NH-13) and the distance from Kushtagi to said mine is 20.4km via Chalagere village.

Topography: This Grey Granite stone quarry is a small hillock with gentle slope. The highest elevation in this area is 700mRL and the lowest elevation is 687mRL.The slopes are trending towards Eastern as well as northern side. A surface plan is enclosed vide plate No.3.

Drainage: There is no nallah exist in the area except few water course in the buffer zone.

Environmental Setup: The lease is surrounded by the agricultural lands. The agriculture is carried out to grow mainly Cotton, Maize, vegetables, etc., Snakes, Rabbits, Mongoose are seen periodically. The climate is dry and medium hot during the summer months. The area has moderate climate with maximum temperature of 43.300 C. The area received rain fall of 405.09mm in the year 2018. The nearest village is Kalalbandi located at 1.3 km from the lease. No public buildings, monuments exist, in the lease area or adjacent to the lease area.

Power Supply: -A small generator shall be used for the office use as and when required.

Man Power & Site Services: -About 22 persons shall be employed in the company to run the quarry and equivalent persons shall be indirectly employed in allied activities. The statutory and administrative facilities like Rest Shelter, First Aid Station, Latrines/Urinals, Canteen, and Water supply for drinking purposes shall be made available near the quarry site. These facilities shall be a temporary basis.

Cost of the project: - Total cost of the project is Rs.25.00 Lakhs. Conclusion: The Project is economical & Viable with Social Economic up-liftmen of local people of the buffer zone.

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1. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

I. Identification of project and project proponent. In case of Mining project, a copy of mining lease/ letter of intent should be given. Grey Granite Quarry is located in Survey No. Survey No. 21/3 of Parasapura Village, Kushtagi Taluk, Karnataka state over an extent of 2.0 Acres 20 Gunta.The applied area is notified vide letter No.DMG/KMD/SQ-Patta-51/2018-19/546 Dated: 08.06.2018. The copy of the notification is enclosed as Annexure-V. Name & address of lessee : Sri. Mohiudeen Basha K. Hunachagi & S/o. Khaja hussain sab, Registered Office Hospet Galli, Ward No.4, KEB Road, Ilakal Taluk, District Mobile:+91 9448342921

II. Brief description of nature of the project

This is the new grey granite quarry and quarrying operations shall be carried out in a systematic and scientific way. The proposal is made for the open cast quarrying. Drilling shall be done by jack hammer. Excavator, Crane & tippers shall be used for loading& transportation.

The maximum production from this area shall be 3,071m3of granite.The proposal is made for the opencast Quarrying by other than fully mechanized method. It is proposed to produce maximum 3,071m3 granite from this quarrying in the III-year of plan period. The quarry is planned out in such a way by talking advantage of the geological structures especially the major sets of joints. The height of the bench shall be maintained to 6mt with the width of 6mt. The bench slope shall be maintained to 450.

Initially drilling by pneumatic jack hammers (hole diameter-33mm) shall be done at appropriate intervals (20-30 cms) to the desired depth. Smooth blasting is effected by using gun powder. The loose joints can be split by feather and wedges. If the joints are tight, as we go deep, the methodology will change accordingly.

III. Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region.

Mining for extraction of granite is one of the important economic activity contribute to the State Revenue of Karnataka. The mining activities shall provide socio-economic benefits to the local populace with direct & indirect employment opportunities. The regional benefits to the

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Sri. Mohiudeen Basha K. Hunachagi Pre-feasibility Report state in the form of Royalty, DMF, Cess, Taxes etc. In addition to this local people will get employment and transportation facilities.

IV. Demand-Supply Gap. The demand for grey granites increasing along with the increase in infrastructure and construction activities in Karnataka and also in abroad. This quarry can produce max 3,071m3 of granite annually for the infrastructure & construction industry in Karnataka.

V. Imports Vs Indigenous production There is a good demand of grey granite for export as well as for local industry.

VI. Export possibility.

There is a good export market for grey granite.

VII. Domestic/Export markets.

The grey granite also exported as well as consume locally for slab making etc.,

VIII.Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project.

As per the requirement of Mines Act and MCDR 1980, Mining Engineer/Mines Foreman shall be appointed to supervise the quarrying operations. The list of the staff and workmen those shall be employed in the quarry is given below.

Sl. No Particulars No’s 1 Highly Skilled 3 2 Skilled 5 3 Semi-skilled 4 4 Un-skilled 10 Total 22

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any. The grey granite produced from quarry shall be transported to the polishing industries at Kushtagi. The generated granite blocks shall be transported to the polishing industries for cutting and making the required sizes of tiles, blocks etc., and this project is interlinked with polishing industries. The generated blocks may not sold to the consumers without polishing the blocks.

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(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with Co-ordinates. The Grey Granite Quarry area over an extent of 2.0 Acres20Gunta is located in Survey No 21/3in of Parasapura Village, Kushtagi Taluk, Koppal District Karnataka. The location of the same is shown in Plate No.1. The latitude & longitude of the area is given below.

Latitude N15046’58.3” to N15047’04.01” Longitude E 76003’55.45” to E 76003’57.8”

(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted.

Grey Granite quarry leases are site specific. Hence there is no alternative suitable area available for quarrying. However the area is located in granite Zone of Koppal Dist.

(iv) Size or magnitude of operation.

Medium scale operation. (v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/ flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given).

 Type of Mining: Open cast method of quarrying is carried out in this quarry by manually and semi mechanization by using compressor operated jack hammer drills, excavators, Cranes and dumper etc, , Transportation will be made by trucks to dispatching point. Close spaced drilling of 0.2m was adopted along a straight line and charged with low explosives to avoid feather cracks.  Separation of large primary Blocks from the mother rock by pre-splitting (Primary): The mining will be followed in the form of linear cut method. This involves loosing of the primary block from mother rock. Hence primary cutting will be done by line drilling method where close spaced parallel holes along straight line will be made. Line drilling method is used for separation of primary blocks. i. Once the free face is developed in working place, the primary cuts are taken up over a maximum length of 10m to a width of 3m and to a depth of 6m depends upon the joints availability. These dimensions are confirmed as for field studies. Primary block will be

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cut into secondary blocks by Jackhammer drilling and wedge cutting and this block will be dislodged from in-situ position by an excavator. ii. Line drilling method will be used for cutting the primary blocks which involve drilling. iii. The holes are charged with low explosive cartridge like crack agent powder. iv. Thus the block will separate from the mother rock, which is pulled off from the face with cranes or shovel.  Sub-Division of large Primary Blocks into Secondary Block: This will be done drilling close spaced holes (along a line) down to the depth and the secondary block will be removed easily by just pulling it with the help of proclain. Close spaced holes will be drilled to the half the length of the block on either side of it by using wedges blocks can be separated. Production of Commercial Blocks:- After primary separation the rock mass will be carefully examined to avoid hair line cracks, mineral segregations and veins etc., The dressing of the rough blocks will be stacked in the stack yard.

The grey granite quarrying in this area shall be done by drilling by jack hammer. Front end loader & tipper shall be used for loading. A team of 22 labours shall be deployed for Quarrying, Maintenance, Office miscellaneous and environmental works. The grey granite shall be transported to the polishing industries. Totally maximum 3,071m3/annum granite shall be mined in this area. (vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final products, mode of transports of raw Material and finished product. Not applicable, No raw materials are required.

(vii) Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined. Not Applicable. (viii) Availability of water its source, Energy/ power requirement and source should be given. Ground water is the major source of water. Around 23KLD of water is required for dust suppression, domestic and afforestation, which shall be drawn from nearby borewells.

(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their Management/ disposal. Not Applicable.

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

Granite Quarry Drilling

Granite Block Transportation Excavation

Stack yard Intercalated waste for dump/ road metal

Consumers

3. SITE ANALYSIS: (i) Connectivity. The said quarry area is located at about 1.3 Km NNE of the Kalalbandi village. The Kalalbandi village is located at a distance of 74 km from Koppal via Kukunoor, Yelburga, Bandi Cross and via Kanakoppa village. This mine is also approachable from Kushtagi Taluk (on NH-13) and the distance from Kushtagi to said mine is 20.4km via Chalagere village. The nearest railway station Koppal is located at a distance of 75 kms from the quarry and the nearest airport is at Hubli located at a distance of 210kms.

(ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership. It is a virgin deposit no quarrying activities were undertaken ultimate land use till the conceptual stage and the land use for various mining activities for the ensuing quarrying period is given in the Table shown below.

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Present land use, land use at the end of 5th year and the ultimate land use pattern.

Land use Land use at Land use pattern pattern at the end of Particulars (Conceptual present stage plan period Period) (Acres.) (Acres.) (Acres) Area for Quarry 1.09 1.70 Area for safety barrier/Green Belt - 0.80 0.80 Area for Waste Dump - 0.21 - Area for Road - - - Area for st. Buildings - 0.05 - Area for Mineral Storage - 0.35 - Area for Top Soil - - - Unused Area - - Total Lease area 2.50 2.50 2.50

(iii) Topography (along with map). This grey granite quarry is a small hillock with gentle slope. The highest elevation in this area is 700mRL and the lowest elevation is 687mRL. The slopes are trending towards Eastern as well as northern side. A surface plan is enclosed vide plate No.3.

(iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including area under CRZ)), shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the forests, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive area, water bodies (distance from the HFL of the river). CRZ. In case of notified industrial area, a copy the Gazette notification should be given.

The buffer zone area is mainly covered by agricultural lands. A small part of the area is covered by Forest, Waste lands and villages. A key plan is enclosed vide Plate No. 1A.There are no sanctuaries, National Parks, Mangroves etc. within the vicinity.

(v) Existing Infrastructure. Hospital, Post Office, basic Educational and Transportation facilities are available at Kushtagi town. The major Hospitals, Colleges, Railway facilities are at Kushtagi and Koppal Towns.

(vi) Soil Classification: The soil is red in color and clay with loamy nature.

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(vii) Climatic data from Secondary Sources:  MAXIMUM & MINIMUM TEMPERATURE: The Maximum temperature around 43.300C during summer, while the minimum temperature is around 9.800C during winter.  RAINFALL: The annual rainfall receives in this area in the year 2018 is 405.09 mm.

(viii) Social Infrastructure available:

Electricity is available in nearest village Kalalbandi. Water supply to nearby villages is also being carried out by Panchayats. Communication system through Posts, telephone, mobile phone, services are available in this village.

4. PLANNING BRIEF: i. Planning concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.,) Town and Country planning/ Development authority Classification:

It is proposed to produce maximum 3,071m3 grey granite per annum. The generated material will be transported by trucks to the crushing & screening plant proposed to be located outside the lease area and from there it shall be transported to the consumer. Effective Environment Management will be carried out to control the pollution of Air, Water and Noise.

ii. Population Projection: There will not be any increase in population due to the project. The man power required shall employed from the local areas. The drivers / truck operators also shall be engaged from local areas. Hence influx of population from outside is not anticipated.

iii. Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.):

Land use at the Land use pattern end of plan Particulars (Conceptual Period) period (Acres.) (Acres) Area for Quarry 1.09 1.70 Area for safety barrier/Green Belt 0.80 0.80 Area for Waste Dump 0.21 - Area for Road - - Area for st. Buildings 0.05 - Area for Mineral Storage 0.35 - Area for Top Soil - - Unused Area - - Total Lease area 2.50 2.50

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Sri. Mohiudeen Basha K. Hunachagi Pre-feasibility Report iv. Assessment of Infrastructure demand (physical & social): The increase in population due to influx of people because of this project is not expected. Hence, infrastructure demand both inform of physical and social in terms of Amenities / Facilities will be negligible. 5. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE (i) Industrial Area (Processing Area): Existing road shall be strengthened & made use for the transportation. Requirement of power to office outside the lease area supply will be met through generator. The man power requirement shall be employed from local area, no additional infrastructure is required. The existing infrastructure (Roads) shall be developed and strengthened.

(ii) Residential Area (Non Processing Area): No additional residential area is required as the manpower for this project shall be employed from the nearby villages. (iii) Green Belt: Green belt shall be developed around the lease area and all along the haulage road to control the pollution due to handling and transportation of granite. The plantation shall be undertaken all along the approach road in two rows on both sides of the road. The plantation shall be undertaken in consultation with local NGO and forest department. (iv) Social Infrastructure: No additional social infrastructure is required.

(v) Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/ Rail/ Metro/ Water ways etc) No additional social infrastructure is required for traffic and transportation. Existing infrastructure will be made use by strengthening &maintaining the existing roads.

(vi) Drinking water Management (Source & Supply of Water): Drinking water shall be made available at Quarry head. The water will be supplied from the nearby bore wells. (vii) Sewerage system: Not applicable, as no human settlement is proposed in the lease area.

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(ix) Solid waste Management: The generated waste shall be utilized for strengthen of approach roads during the mining operations. The waste also can be transported to the nearby crushers for making of sized jelly after obtaining due permission as well as permit from the Department of Mines & Geology. However, an area of 0.21 acres is earmarked for the temporary dumping of waste. The area earmarked for temporary dumping is mineral bearing and therefore at later stage the waste dumped in this temporary dumping area shall be used for backfilling by making this area available for quarrying.

5.1. Power Requirement & Supply / Source: Small generator shall be used for office as and when required.

6. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R*R) PLAN (i) Policy to be adopted (Central/ State) in respect of the project affected persons including home ousters, land ousters and land less laborers (a brief outline to be given): Not applicable since there is no rehabilitation and resettlement involved in this project. 7. Project schedule & Cost Estimates i. Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for the project to be given):

The Quarrying activities shall be started in the year 2019 and quarrying operations shall continue. Total cost of the project is about 25.00 lakhs. ii. Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of Economic viability of the project.

Considering the present domestic market conditions of the products, the appx. Cost of the project estimated is around 25.00lakhs. The summary of the assets are given below. Mining machinery will be hired through contractors.

Sl Capital investment DESCRIPTION No. Cost in lakh Rs. 1 Water Tanker 8.00 2 Development of Quarry 6.00 3 Strengthen of approach road 3.00 4 Temporary sheds, Rest shelters etc., 2.00 5 Environmental control measures 2.00 6 Environmental Monitoring 2.00 7 Development of green belt all along the approach road 1.00 8 Miscellaneous 1.00 Total 25.00

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The water tank and machineries shall be hired and initially project cost shall be 25.00 lakh.

8. Analysis of proposal (Final Recommendations)

It is a remote area and in buffer zone villages, this project will be one of the major economic activities resulting in generation of revenues to the state and central governments, by way of Royalties, DMF, Taxes, Central Excise etc., and the living condition of the persons shall improve, thus contributing to the overall up gradation of living standards. The infrastructure development will also improve due to the upcoming quarry.

The socio-economic parameters of the area undergo change due to:

 Changes in the employment pattern of the area.  Changes in the pattern of facilities available, both in respect of the increase in infrastructure facilities as well as other services.  Improvements in money supply in the area through better earning capacity of population.  Better health care for the locality, as facilities available with the quarry can become available to the community including special camps to be arranged.

Conclusion:

This upcoming project will meet the development needs of the state without causing any negative influence on the environment. It can be summarized that the development of grey granite quarry will have a positive impact on the socio-economics of the area and lead to overall sustainable development of the region.

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