(FORM-W) QUARRY PLAN INCLUDING PROGRESSIVE QUARRY CLOSURE PLAN FOR BLACK GRANITE APPLIED AREA

Over an extent of 2.00 Ha in Sy. No. 444 of Redlawada (V), Nekkonda (M), Warangal Rural District Telangana State.

(Under Rule 7B and 7B (viii) of TSMMC Rules, 1966 & Under Rule 23 (B) of MCDR, 1988 )

Applicant M/s. Muppidi Laxmi, W/o. Late Sampath Reddy, H.No. 2-4-173, Ramnagar, Hanamkonda, Warangal.

By T.Devendhar Consultant Geologist & RQP

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Name of the Applicant M/s. Muppidi Laxmi,

H.No.2-4-173, Ramnagar, Hanamkonda, 1.2 Address Warangal Urban District. Mobile: 9440356669 Email:

1.3 Status of the Applicant Individual

Mineral (s) which is/are included in 1.4 the prospecting license (For fresh Not Applicable grant)

Mineral (s) which is/are included in 1.5 Black Granite the letter of intent/lease deed

Mineral for which Applicant intends 1.6 Black Granite to mine

1.7 Name of a person employed under T.Devendhar clause (C) of sub rule (1) of rule 42

of MCDR, 1988 preparing quarry plan.

Address of the RQP:

R/O. 2-2-86,2nd floor,

Beside R.L.Reddy Chiken Center,

Nagole, Hyderabad - 500 068. Mobile Number: 9603591777

E-Mail & Website: [email protected]

RQP Registration No. & Validity RQP/ DMG / HYD / 117 / 2013

(Valid Upto 31-10-2023)

(Annexure-III) Designation: Consultant

Date of appointment 08-01-2017

12-01-2017 Date of Inspection Date of Survey 12-01-2017

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2.0 LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY

A Lease applied area details

I Name of the Quarry/Applicant M/s. Muppidi Laxmi,

II Latitude & Longitudes of BP LATITUDE LONGITUDE Boundary Point.

1 17° 43' 44.3788" N 79° 47' 8.9273" E Quarry lease is not yet to grant. Notice issued III Date of grant of lease to submit Quarry plan (Annexure-I)

IV Period / Expiry date 20 years

V Name of the Applicant M/s. Muppidi Laxmi,

VI Postal Address : H.No.2-4-173, Ramnagar, Hanamkonda, Warangal District. Mobile: 9440356669 Email: The Cadastral Map certified by the Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Warangal, in favour of M/s. Muppidi Laxmi, is given as Plate No. II.

Details of applied /lease area BP LATITUDE LONGITUDE with precise area demarcation 1 17° 43' 44.3788" N 79° 47' 8.9273" E lease sketch duly certified by 2 17° 43' 39.8823" N 79° 47' 2.1855" E B the State Government along 3 17° 43' 39.1242" N 79° 47' 3.2041" E with complete demarcation 4 17° 43' 40.8000" N 79° 47' 5.6256" E report giving co-ordinates of all 5 17° 43' 38.0100" N 79° 47' 9.0384" E boundary pillers. 6 17° 43' 39.2745" N 79° 47' 10.6777" E 7 17° 43' 41.6108" N 79° 47' 9.0848" E 8 17° 43' 42.9949" N 79° 47' 10.1799" E 9 17° 43' 43.5586" N 79° 47' 9.6696" E

Details of Land break up Forest Area(Ha) Non-forest Area (Ha) (i)Reserve Forest Nil (i)Govt. Waste land 2.00 (ii)Protected Forest Nil (ii)Govt. grazing Land Nil (iii)Wild life sanctuary Nil (iii)Pvt.Agriculture (iv)Bird Sanctuary Nil Irrigated Land Nil (v)Others(specify) (iv)Pvt. Agriculture non- Nil irrigated land. (v)Pvt. Patta land, Nil (vi) Others(specify) Nil Total 2.00 Ha

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Details of the Area i Total lease area/applied area 2.00 Hectares

Telangana ii State & District Warangal Rural

iii Mandal/Taluka Nekkonda

iv Village Redlawada

Whether the area falls under v Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)? If No yes, details thereof. The quarry lease applied area is well Existence of public road/railway connected and easily accessible by network vi line, if any nearby and approximate distance of roads.The applied area is located on SE of Redlawada village at a distance of 1.50 Km. the applied area can be approached Inugurthi –Nekkonda via Redlawada road. State Transport Bus Services ply from Inugurthi –Nekkonda frequently; Private Transport is also available on this road network. vii Top sheet Number The Quarry Lease applied area falls in Survey of India Topo-sheet 56O/14

The Area is Bounded by the following Geographical Co-ordinates with WGS-84 as Map datum:

BP LATITUDE LONGITUDE 1 17° 43' 44.3788" N 79° 47' 8.9273" E 2 17° 43' 39.8823" N 79° 47' 2.1855" E 3 17° 43' 39.1242" N 79° 47' 3.2041" E

4 17° 43' 40.8000" N 79° 47' 5.6256" E 5 17° 43' 38.0100" N 79° 47' 9.0384" E 6 17° 43' 39.2745" N 79° 47' 10.6777" E 7 17° 43' 41.6108" N 79° 47' 9.0848" E 8 17° 43' 42.9949" N 79° 47' 10.1799" E 9 17° 43' 43.5586" N 79° 47' 9.6696" E Attach a general location map viii showing area and access routes. The location of the area is indicated in Key It is preferred that the area be - Cum - Location Map (Plate - I). marked on a Survey of India topographical map or a cadastral The sketch of the quarry lease applied area map or forest map as the case is given as Plate-II. may be. However, if none of these are available, the area may be shown on an administrative map.

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3.0 TECHNICAL DETAILS

3.1 Introduction

M/s. Muppidi Laxmi, was applied for grant of quarry lease for Black Granite over an extent of 2.00 Ha in Sy. No. 444, Redlawada Village, Nekkonda Mandal, Warangal Rural District, Telangana State on 04-04-2013.

The Asst. Director of Mines and Geology, Warangal, submitted the proposals recommending for grant of quarry lease for Black Granite over an extent of 2.00 Ha in Sy. No. 444, Redlawada Village, Nekkonda Mandal, Warangal Rural District, Telangana State in favour of M/s. Muppidi Laxmi. After careful examination of the proposals of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Warangal, it is decided in principle to grant of quarry lease for Black Granite over a precise extent of 2.00 Ha in Sy. No. 444, Redlawada Village, Nekkonda Mandal, Warangal Rural District, Telangana State, in favour of M/s. Muppidi Laxmi for a period of (20) years subject to submission of scrutinized Quarry Plan issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad, with a condition that the scrutinized Quarry Plan shall reflect the restrictions to be adopted by the applicant while conducting quarry operations due to existence of any structures, railway line, roads, water bodies such as river etc., and the stipulated distances as per the various regulations prescribed under Mines and Metalliferrous Regulations „1961 along with Consent for Establishment from TS Pollution Control Board & Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) as per Environment Impact Assessment Notification to consider grant of quarry lease for Black Granite vide Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad, Notice No.13731/R1-1/2016, dated:07-01-2017 (Annexure – I).

Smt.Muppidi Laxmi, approached Sri T.Devendhar, Consultant Geologist and RQP (RQP / DMG / HYD / 117 / 2013) for preparation of Quarry Plan in the above mentioned area. Accordingly this Quarry Plan is prepared for systematic and scientific development of deposit and obtaining the Environmental Clearance from State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)/DEAC/DEIAA, Telangana State.

This Quarry Plan is prepared under Rule 7B of Telangana Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966 for the five years period and submitted to the Director of Mines & Geology, Warangal, for scrutiny.

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3.2 Infrastructure and Communication

The ground water is available 40 M BGL (as observed from existing bore wells). The agricultural fields in the surrounds Availability of Water of the quarry lease applied area are irrigated by ground water.

Availability of Electricity is available in all the villages and in the nearby Electricity agricultural lands for bore wells.

Communication Tele Communications facility is available at the Redlawada Network Village.

State Transport Bus Services ply from Nekkonda – Road Network Inugurthi via Redlawada frequently, Private Transport is also available on this road network.

Nekkonda Railway Station is 12.00 Km from the quarry Nearest Rail Head lease applied area.

Port Facility Machilipatnam Port is about 310 Km from area.

Primary School Education is available at Redlawada Village. School Higher Education are available at Nekkonda.

Registered Medical Practioner is available at Redlawada Medical Facility Village. Nekkonda is well placed for Doctors, Nursing Homes & Hospitals.

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3.3 GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION Physiography

The subject area comes under Revenue Category (Govt.Land). The terrain is mound surface with Black Granite boulders. The highest & lowest elevations in the area are 248 mts and 246 mts from the bench mark of 248 mts and the assumed bench mark is shown in PLATE No. III. There are no permanent structures or dwelling in the quarry lease applied area. There are no seasonal nalas located in the area. The surface rain water flows through the slopes of the area through natural ravines and joins main drainage water courses. Topography

The quarry lease applied area is a part of mound raised above ground level within the quarry area, which is elongated in NE-SW direction; it is elevated in Northeast and slopping towards Southwest side. There is a maximum relief of 02 mts. Topographical Survey

The baseline is considered from the GPS reading in co-relation with Toposheet contours, the levels were taken using GPS Garmin-60 3m accuracy covering the total area. The BM is taken on Boundary Pillar –01 in the quarry area with its value of 248 M. The co-ordinates were fixed using the 12 channel handheld GPS, GARMIN make with MAP DATUM : WGS – 84

Position Format hddd mm ss Map Datum WGS – 84 Units Metric North Reference Magnetic Variance 001o W Angle Degrees

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Regional Geology

The region of Warangal and surrounding areas comprises of Granites and Granitic Gneiss of Archean age. Pink and Grey Granites, Pink alkali Feldspar Granites and Gneissic grano diorite –Quartz Diorite with enclaves of supracrustal like quartzite, Chlirite schist, Hornblends Biotite Schist etc., constitute the Granitold – Migmatite complex. These litho units exhibit various geomorthic expressions like Domes, inselbergs, castle koppies and whaleback and basic dykes forms linear ridges with moderate relief.

The geological succession of the area as worked out by GSI (1990) is as follows: Recent: Soil / Alluvium Intrusive Basic intrusive: Dolerite / Porphyritic Dolerites, Gabbro, Pyroxenite / Aplite/ Pink Pegmatitie / Quartz Reef/ Quartz Veins. Pink whitish fine grained Alkali Feldspar Granite/ Migmatite II.

Precambrian Granitoid Coarse Granied Granite/ Migmatite Migmatite II Meta Pyroxenite,Meta Dolorite Dyke/ Grey Pegmatite.

Grey Granite – Granodiorite / Migmatite I, Gneissic Quartz Diorite / Granite units.

Supracrustal Amphibolite / Hoenblende Schist / Mica Chlorite (dharwars) Schist / Metabasite / Meta Volcanics / quartzite/ Banded Iron Formations.

Pre Cambrian supra crustal occurs as linear enclaves in younger Granites. Basic dyke swarms of more than 100 in number, mainly greenish black dolerite and Grabbro are seen in the area. They trend NW-SE, N-S, NNE-SSW, NE-SW and ENE- WSW in order of a abundance with average width of 15 m and extend over 150 m to tens of kilometers. Dolerite: Dolerite dyke is trending in NE-SW direction rising 2 m above the ground level. As observed in the quarry area the dolerite is black color, medium to fine grained equigranular in texture. White crystals of plagioclase embedded in black colored giving rise to (sugar spread black granite nature).

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Dolerite is medium to fine grained in texture and black in color. The out crops appear as boulders in nature due to multiple joint pattern and weathering along the joints. Petrographically the dolerite essentially consists of plagioclase and augite with accessory minerals of biotite and ferrous minerals. The dolerite dyke exploited in this area for dimensional stones is marked under the commercial name of “Black Granite”. Dolerite deposit is marked in surface geological plan. The surface Geological plan have been prepared on scale of 1:1000 with 1 m contour interval and enclosed vide PLATE NO. III. Geology of the Area The entire quarry area is covered with 30 to 40 mts width dolerite dyke noticed, the exposed out crop is 2 above the ground level. The dolerite dyke is an intrusive into the granite and granitic gneiss. The dolerite is black colored, medium to fine grained equigranular in texture. White crystals of plagioclase embedded in black color. Details of Mining Carried Out

No working pit in the quarry lease applied area, it is a fresh land. The topographical survey was carried out followed by geological mapping on 1:1000 Scales by first establishing a bench mark (248m) at BP 01 of the Q.L. applied area (Plate III). Even though the Black Granite is well exposed to above surface in this area, Since the Mine is under exploitation the deposit is exposed over a height of 02 meters within the area.

3.4 ESTIMATION OF GEOLOGICAL RESERVES Geometry of the Deposit

Geological traverses in the quarry lease applied area. The study of exposures in the quarry facilitated to access the shape and size of the deposit. The Black Granite deposit is occurring as in the form of sheet rock and small boulders above ground level. Method of Estimation of Reserves The exposed Black Granite deposit is found to be irregular in shape, the volume of the deposit is computed by cross sectional area method by multiplying the cross sectional area with the proved depth up to RL 220M. The cross sections were drawn perpendicular to the strike direction, the cross sectional area of the individual sections are calculated to arrive at sectional area, the area thus arrived is multiplied by the sectional influence varies between 50 to 90 M to arrive the volume of rock mass.

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The cross sections in NW-SE direction are drawn at equal interval between 50 to 90 M respectively. 2 Cross Sections A-A‟ to B-B‟ is drawn. Since Considering the recovery of the Black Granite from the area is 8% and 92% waste is anticipated. 2 Cross Sections (A-A’ – B-B’) are drawn perpendicular to the slope direction for profile purpose. Categorization of Reserves As no detailed exploration is conducted by boreholes, only up to RL 220M resources are considered for Reserve Estimation. Hence, only G1 (Proved) scale category as (111) code is calculated. No resources are considered under G2 & G3 (Probable & Possible) scale of exploration. Hence, the exposed deposit is proved category of reserves as 111 coding (Proved) under UNFC guidelines. The deposit up to RL 220M is considered as Proved Reserves. No reserves are considered in Safety Barrier Zone. TOTAL GEOLOGICAL RESERVES

Category Sectional Sectional Recovery Waste @ Total Area Influence @ 8% 92% Sections & Reserves UNFC (M3) (M2) (M) (M3) (M3) Code A-A‟ G1 832 57 47,424 3793.92 43630.08 (Proved) B-B' 111 1,014 93 94,302 7,544.16 86757.84

TOTAL 141726 11338.08 130387.92

RESERVES BLOCKED UNDER 7.5 M BUFFER ZONE

No reserves are blocked under buffer zone

RESERVES BLOCKED UNDER SAFETY SLOPES

Sectional Sectional Recovery Volume Sections Area Influence @ 8% 3 (M2) (M) (M3) (M ) A-A‟ 312 57 17,784 1422.72 TOTAL RESERVES BLOCKED IN 17784 1422.72 SAFETY SLOPES

Total Mineable Reserves

Considering the recovery of the Black Granite from the area is 8% and 92% waste is anticipated.

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RESERVES AVAILABLE FOR MINING

Total Geological Reserves

Proved Reserves = 11338.08 M3

Reserves Blocked under 7.5 Buffer Zone = Nil

Reserves Blocked under Safety Slopes = 1422.72 M3

Total Reserves Blocked = 1422.72.00 M3

Reserves available for Exploitation = 9915.36.00 M3

Extraction of Market Grade Reserves

@ 100% Recovery (Proved) = 9915.36.00 M3

Life of the applied Quarry = 12982.00 M3 / 473.28 M3

= 27.42 YEARS SAY 27 YEARS

3.5 QUARRYING

“There are no public buildings, places of importance and historical monuments, however, the applicant will conduct the quarry operations duly adopting the restrictions regarding the safety measures as per the regulations 109 & 127 of Metalliferrous Mines Regulations „1961”. The applicant will adopt the latest mining techniques and machinery for extracting the Black Granite. a) Method of Quarrying (Open Cast other than fully Mechanized / Semi Mechanized)

The Black Granite in the quarry lease applied area is exposed on the surface. Hence, it is proposed to quarry by open cast, Semi Mechanized method, by developing the benches of 6 M height with 3 M bench width. Wire Saw cutting will be deployed based on the favorable conditions. The development of benches in the sheet rock will be maintained @ 60o safety slopes. The seperation of blocks from the mother rock will be carried out by drilling and chiseling with hammers with small pressure after Wire saw operation, drilling and dousing with excavators will be done by through porcelain teeth or with bucket separating from the mother rock. The secondary splitting, dressing of blocks will be done or porcelain Bucket by Tam rock machine with drilling and splitting. Therefore, mining operations to be carried out in this area in 2 stages, after dressing the Blocks buyer will mark their company code on the block and placed in the stock yard.

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Stage -1 The removal of weathered and under sized boulders will be cleared from the quarry area for the next five years by using excavator. The sheet that is exposed will be subjected to drilling with compressors, chiseling with hammers applying pressure by porcelain teeth and splitting from mother rock. Rock Splitting / Wedging: Thus 20' x 20' to 40' x 20' to 40' mass will be separated from mother rock. Then horizontal holes will be drilled at the bottom of the bench, by wedging or blasting with water cartridges and cardex fuse, bottom separation will be achieved. Splitting the Mass: For splitting the mass from mother rock the line drilling and wedging method is in use; with Jack Hammers and this waste will be dumped at dumping yard using tipper and excavators. Stage – 2 After removal of weathered and under sized boulders. The large boulders will be subjected to splitting into required sizes of blocks by using Jack Hammers by drilling series of deep holes at right angles at regular intervals, later by inserting feather and wedges in these holes and hammering with sledge hammer will release the blocks. The boulders will be split to the required sizes with drilling and if required by using chemical compound at the source only. The boulders separated will be brought to the dressing yard for dressing. If the boulders, which fit into the required market grade size will be transformed into cuboids. Secondary Splitting: After separation from the mother rock, it is properly checked by washing with water to identify defects and cracks. Based on this observation, the size is decided and the blocks are marked and separated by drilling and wedging. The separated pieces will be examined for defects and lines, then the block or blocks are marked in area and holes are drilled along the line of marking, with the help of feathers and wedges the waste portions are separated forming a rectangular blocks. Any bulges will be removed by drilling and wedging making it perfect blocks. A perfect block is that all the sides shall make with each other 90°. b) Beneficiation

No processing is required.

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Drill holes of 3.0 – 5.0M depth will be drilled in a staggered pattern at 3 m interval.

i) Drill hole Diameter 100 mm up to 5.5 M long ii) Depth and Inclination of drill hole Generally drilled vertically in an alignment, drilled. iii) Explosive Type Whenever required, gunpowder is used for splitting the rock. d) Production Proposed for the five years (2016 – 17 to 2020-21)

It is proposed to produce 2366.40 M3 of Black Granite during next five years plan period with an average annual production of 473.28 M3. Benches of 6 M height and 3 M width will be developed during the plan period in depth of 12 mts successively. Quarrying Programme for the next five years (2016 – 17 to 2020– 21)

The Applicant proposes to take up quarrying operations in proposed from North East side.The excavation activity will be taken up with in the Northeast side at between BP-01 to 08. Then the advancement of the bench shall be towards South West side and all directions to achieve the targeted production. Year wise production shall be made as follows and in the block ear marked for the same and shown in the Five Years Working Plan (Plate-V). 1st Year (2016 – 17) In the first year quarry will be carried out in quarry area towards Northeast side at between BP-09 to 08 of the area, it is proposed to excavate an area of 875.00 Sq.m with Single bench operation. During the year the quarry operations shall be in between 248-242m R.L The quarrying pit advances towards Southwest Side. An area of 875.00 M2 will be excavated producing 420.00 M3 saleable black granite and 4830.00 M3 of waste is anticipated. 2nd Year (2017 – 18) In the second year the quarry will continue adjacent to the 1st year, it is proposed to excavate an area of 905.00 Sq.m with single bench operations. During the year the quarry operations shall be in between 247-241m R.L The quarry advances towards Southwest side. An area of 905.00 M2 will be excavated producing 434.40 M3 saleable black granite and 4995.60 M3 of waste is anticipated. 3rd Year (2018 – 19) In the third year the quarry will continue adjacent to the 2nd year, it is proposed to excavate an area of 935.00 Sq.m with single bench operations. During the year the quarry operations shall be in between 246-240m R.L

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The quarry advances towards Southwest side. An area of 935.00 M2 will be excavated producing 448.80 M3 saleable black granite and 5161.20 M3 of waste is anticipated. 4th Year (2019 – 20) In the fourth year the quarry will continue adjacent to the 3rd year working pit , it is proposed to excavate an area of1055.00 Sq.m with single bench operation. During the year the quarry operations shall be in between 246-240m R.L. The quarry advances towards Southwest side. An area of 1055.00 Sq.m will be excavated producing 506.40 M3 saleable black granite and 5823.60 M3 of waste is anticipated. 5th Year (2020 – 21) In the fifth year the quarry will continue below the 4th year, it is proposed to excavate an area of 1160.00 Sq.m, with single bench operation . During the year the quarry operations shall be in between 246-240m R.L The quarry advances towards Southwest side. An area of 1160.00 M2 will be excavated producing 556.80 M3 saleable black granite and 6403.20 M3 of waste is anticipated. The year wise production proposed is shown in the following table.

YEAR WISE PRODUCTION FOR 5 YEARS Bench Recovery Waste @ Volume Area Height @ 8% 92% Year 2 RL’s (M ) 3 3 (M) (M ) (M ) (M3) 1 248-242 875.00 6.00 5,250.00 420.00 4,830.00

2 247-241 905.00 6.00 5,430.00 434.40 4,995.60

3 246-240 935.00 6.00 5,610.00 448.80 5,161.20

4 246-240 1,055.00 6.00 6,330.00 506.40 5,823.60

5 246-240 1,160.00 6.00 6,960.00 556.80 6,403.20

TOTAL 4,930.00 29,580.00 2,366.40 27,213.60

AVERAGE 986.00 5,916.00 473.28 5,442.72

Quantum of Excavation : A total of 2366.40 M3 of Black Granite will be produced and marketed during next five years. Production Schedule

The production of Black Granite continuous throughout year except during monsoon. That is 10 working months, 25 working days per month are considered. The average production of 473.28 M3 per year can be easily achieved in a single shift with sufficient men and machinery.

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No. of S.No. Category Persons 1. Mine Supervisor 1 2. Skilled Workers 3 Semi Skilled 3. 4 Workers 4. Un-skilled 6

MACHINERY Excavators 1 No. Tractor mounted 2 No. Compressors Jack Hammers 2 No’s.

Tipper 2 No’s Wire saw machine 1 No. Genset Small 1 No. Water tanker 1 No. f) Details of Stack Yard

Temporary stock yard proposed at southeast side of the quarry lease applied area with an area of 650 square meters. g) Waste Dump

No dump was proposed. The waste material will be used as a Road Metal. The applicant identified and discussed with crusher owners for using the material for building stone and Road Metal purpose. The applicant will take permits form ADMG. h) Site Services

Office, Rest Rooms, First Aid Room, Shelters, Lavatory, and Bore Well for drinking water will be provided by applicant. i) Explosive Magazine

No permission for storing the blasting material. The blasting will be carried out in regularly; the applicant will hire the services of Licensed Blasting Contractor. 3.6 Market Analysis

The rough blocks being quarried in the mines will be exported to 50 % and consumed in the local granite factories located in Khammam and Warangal Districts is market 75%. Accuracy in measurements, consistent quality maintenance strict adherence to the delivery schedules and commitments to terms and conditions are of paramount importance for capturing both export and domestic market. The rule applies to both rough blocks and processed material

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Applicant is having sufficient men and machinery, besides huge and good quality rock above the round. Therefore, is able to supply the material to the customer in time. Granite is having good demand in domestic and export market. 3.7 Waste Dump Management Plan (Solid & Liquid) a) Solid waste for the first five years

It is estimated that in the first five years a total of 27213.60 Cu.M of waste is expected to be generated. No dump was proposed. The waste material will be used as a Road Metal. The applicant identified and discussed with crusher owners for using the material for building stone and Road Metal purpose. The applicant will take permits form ADMG. b) Liquid waste for the first five years

Not Applicable as no liquid waste is anticipated. 3.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Base Line Information Monitoring of Ambient air, water, noise levels were not carried out for this area. a) Existing Land Use Pattern

No broken area is under quarrying in the lease applied area. There is no forest land either in the core zone or in the buffer zone. The entire drainage system of the region is controlled by the seasonal nalas. Being waste land in the surroundings. This vegetation is mostly scanty and occupied by bushes. The land use pattern of the lease applied area is under conceptually the land use pattern of the lease will be as follows b) Water Regime

Ground water table occurs at a depth of 40 m below ground level as observed and as per the gathered information in the nearby villages in summer and during the rainy season. The workings are expected to reach 240m RL as ultimate depth of mining, which is above the water table in the area. Hence there will not be any impact on ground water regime of the lease applied area and its surroundings. c) Flora and Fauna

The quarry area does not cover any forest land and comprises of mainly Govt. waste lands. Occasionally, a few shrubs are noticed in the area and the lease land exhibits barren nature and at places covered with soil cover. Some of the fauna present are mostly domestic animals like cow, goat and sheep are observed in the area. In the quarry lease applied area no wild animals are witnessed as per the statements collected from the local population.

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The air pollution will be controlled within the ambient air quality standard by sprinkling water on the mine haul roads and green belt development around the mine lease area as under. Ambient air quality of the lease applied area will be monitored through a network of stations at identified places. Adequate measures will be taken to keep the values well within the National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) standards specified for industrial and residential areas. The corrective measures for the prevention of Air pollution is as follows.  Sprinkling of water for dust suppression on all Haul roads and areas of vehicle movement for this purpose 8KL mobile water sprinkler will be provided  To control the fugitive dust generation as result of movement of vehicles from mine faces to haul roads will be maintained by grades.  Dust masks are provided to the operators.  Green belt development with plantation of wide leaf trees, creepers, tall trees around the quarry lease applied area. The concentration is confined to the core zone where the quarrying operations are

in progress. The concentration was also found to reduce to a value of 10 g/m3 at a distance of about 0.5 km from the quarrying operations. The impact of quarrying operation would be negligible beyond 2 km of the quarrying operations. Similar efforts will be made to keep the air quality well within the permissible limits. e) Climatic Conditions

The climate of the area is tropical. The area experiences extreme climate conditions with during summer and mild winter seasons. The area enjoys warm climate from middle of February and gradually temperatures rises rapidly till May, the hottest month with maximum temperature rising up to 48oC during the time. The coldest month is December. The onset of south west monsoon is in the month of June which continues up to September with annual rainfall of 955 mm. Tropical climate of the region is manifested in hot humid summer moderately good monsoon and the area falls in moderate rainfall as per records. The average annual rainfall in the area is 955 mm. majority of the rainfall occur during the months of June to September through south west monsoon. f) Human Settlements There are no villages or the settlements within the quarrying lease applied area. Redlawada is the nearest village. The other villages within 5 km radius are as follows:

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HUMAN SETTLEMENT (PLATE NO – I)

Approx. Population S.No. Village Direction Distance (Km) (No’s) 1 Redlawada NW 1.50 1800

2 Topenpally E 4.0 800

3 Venkatapur NE 4.5 1200

4 Bollikonda SE 5.0 1100 Mamidithota 5 W 2.50 250 Thanda g) Public Buildings, Places & Monuments : No public buildings, important places and monuments are seen in and around the quarry lease applied area. The applicant will adopt the safety measures while conducting the quarry operations as per the Regulations of Metalliferrous Mines Regulation „1961. h) Does area ( Partly or Fully) fall under notified area under water ( Prevention and control of pollution ) Act 1974. Not Applicable 3.9 Environmental Impact Assessment

In the preceding chapter, an assessment of the prevailing environment in the quarrying lease areas and its surrounding was described. A detailed quarry plan indicating the method of quarrying, ultimate pit limit, blasting techniques, the nature, type and quantity of raw material likely to be raised is described. In this chapter, the direct physical impact of quarrying is identified by super imposition of the above activities. a) Impact of Land degradation

During the next 5 years 4930.00 M2 of the quarry lease applied area will be reduced by 6 M. The quarrying will alter the shape of the present hill slope with a single pit. The degradation of the area recommended during the plan period is as follow:

AREA HECTARES

Broken - Active Mine Area To be Broken 0.493

TOTAL 0.493

Green belt 0.116

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Existing Nil Dumps Proposed -

Infrastructure (Mines Office & Site Services) Nil

Stock Yard 0.065

TOTAL AREA 0.674 b) Impact on Air Quality

Quarrying of Granite involves excavation, loading and transportation to the stock yard. The above activity invariably generates dust which causes air pollution in and around the mine. Apart from the above the fumes emitted by the quarrying equipment also pollute the atmosphere. Thus, the more common pollutants in air are particulate matter (PM10), SO2 and NOX. The existing air quality levels are well within prescribed limits as per the base line data generated for the adjoining mine. Air quality modeling studies carried our prior to commencement of quarrying operations were confined within 200m of working area and it decreases with distance. Thus there are no severe impacts due to air pollution in the area. c) Impact due to Noise Levels

Operation of excavator and allied quarrying operations such as loading and transportation activities etc, produce noise pollution in the quarrying area unless appropriate abatement measures are planned and effectively carried out. The impact of higher noise levels of human beings and fauna are . Annoyance and irritation . Mental and physical fatigue . Interference in normal activities. . Health hazards resulting from impaired hearing . In extreme cases cardio- vascular diseases etc The noise levels rise by about 20-30db in the work zone area, when the quarrying activities are being carried out. However , no significant increase is likely to occur in the buffer zone area with appropriate abatement measures. d) Impact due to Vibration Levels It is proposed to use low explosives and less quantity to minimize the effects so that the vibration generated will be feeble within 8 Hz.

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I) . Surface water: The quarrying operations do not generate any toxic effluents. No river/nalas is flowing through the lease. Hence no impact is anticipated. The rain water collected due to direct precipitation will be gainfully utilized for dust suppression and watering of plants. Further when the pit water is discharged it will pass through settling tank to avoid siltation in the natural water courses. II). Ground Water: There are no dug wells or open wells in the applied area. Based on the observation in the nearby villages, the water level in the mine area and its surroundings ranges between 35 to 40 m below ground level with a minimum in august and maximum in May. There will be no seepage as the mine progresses and also water table will not be intercepted. Thus there will not be any impact on ground water due to the proposed quarrying activities. Socio Economics Impacts: The Socio-economic impacts of a quarrying project are of the following nature. f) Socio Economic Impact: The socio-economic impacts of a mining project are of the following nature  Displacement of persons residing in the project area  Sharing of services and amenities  Impact on health and culture of local population caused by immigrants.

The quarry area does not cover any habitation. Hence the mining activity does not involve any displacement of human settlement. No public buildings, places, monuments exit in the lease area or in the vicinity. The quarrying operations do not disturb/relocate any village or need any resettlement. Thus no adverse impact is anticipated. The quarrying in this area does not involve any hazardous methods. The mining is simple and open cast mining method. A better quality of life for the locals has been created and which is further expected to improve over a period of time. The quarrying operations shall provide many indirect/direct job opportunities to unskilled and skilled laborers. Owing to implementation of the mining project in the area there is a positive impact on socio cultural aspects. 3.10 Environment Management a) Temporary utilization of top soil The soil cover is absent except weathered rock with soil in the quarry area. Therefore the mining in this area will initiate utility of the land, if soil generates it can be utilized for reclamation of degraded area. If the fertile soil available will be used for plantation around site services and all along the road. Soil mixed with boulders is unfertile which will be used for laying roads.

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It is possible for plantation in crusher area. It is proposed to plant about 200 plants during the plan period at the rate of 40 plants per annum. The species that have history of good survival and growth under similar site conditions shall be planted. The recommended plant species are given in table below: RECOMMENDED PLANT SPECIES

S.No. Trees Species Common Name Utility 1. Axadirachta Indica Neem Fuel, Timber, Fodder

2. Albizzia Sp. Siris Fodder, Fuel

3. Inga Dulce Jungle Jalebi Fodder, Fuel, Timber

4. Eucalyptus Teriticornis Eucalyputs Fuel, Timber

5. Holoptella Intergrifolia Kanju Timber, Fuel

6. Annona Squamosa Sharifa Fuel

Yearwise Afforestation Programme

Year No. of Plants Area in Ha.

2016-17 40 0.0232

2017-18 40 0.0232

2018-19 40 0.0232

2019-20 40 0.0232

2020-21 40 0.0232

Total 200 0.116 e) Stabilization and vegetation of dumps along with waste dump management Not applicable f) Measures to control erosion/ sedimentation of water courses The water environment will not be disturbed as the quarry is far off from the water courses. There will not be any erosion/sedimentation in the area because , there will not be any water discharge from mine workings.

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g) Treatment and disposal of water from mines Presently, no water will be discharged from the area, however , pump sets are deployed during the monsoon and whenever it is required to vacate the water from the working pits. h) Measures for minimizing adverse effect on water regime The applied Quarry is confined to elevated place. Therefore no adverse effect is anticipated to water regime. i) Protective measures for ground vibrations The blasting will be taken up in short depths ranging between 3.0-5.0 m in staggered pattern of 3 x 3 M spacing and burden using gunpowder.

The noise generated by compressors, drilling & machinery like proclain / excavators and tippers will be high. The workers in the quarry area will be provided suitable headgear and noise reducing protective gear (Like Cotton Mufflers etc.). The machinery will be maintained properly for minimizing the noise. j) Measures for protecting historical monuments and for rehabilitation of human settlements likely to be disturbed due to mining activity. “There are no public buildings, places of importance and historical monuments, however, the applicant will conduct the quarry operations duly adopting the restrictions regarding the safety measures as per the regulations 109 & 127 of Metalliferrous Mines Regulations „1961”. The applicant will adopt the latest mining techniques and machinery for extracting the Black Granite. k) Socio-economic benefits arising from the mining The main occupation of villagers is agriculture and sheep raring. The commencement of mining activity in this area improved the socio-economic status of the local people by creation of employment and paying taxes to local bodies. l) Site Services Office, Rest Rooms, First Aid Room, Shelters, Lavatory, and Bore Well for drinking water will be provided by the applicant. 4.0 ANY OTHER INFORMATION All the statutory provisions applicable to Black Granite quarry leases, such as Mines & Mineral Concessional Rules, TSMMC Rules 1966, Mineral and Mining Rules, Indian Explosive Act, Payment and Wage Act, Workmen Welfare Act, Employees Provident Fund Act shall be adhered.

RQP APPLICANT (T.Devendhar)

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Part- II 5.0 QUARRY CLOSER PLAN (Under Rule 7B (viii) of TSMMC Rules 1966 & Under Rule 23 (B) of MCDR, 1988)

INTRODUCTION

No Quarry Closure is proposed in the first five years period because the quarrying will be continued to further depths and Quarry Closure could be possible only after completion of quarrying up to the proposed depths.

The Quarry Closure Plan has been prepared by following guidelines approved by IBM. The main paras are common points, which are already discussed in Quarry Plan. a) Name & Address of applicant.

M/s. Muppidi Laxmi, W/o.Late Sampath Reddy, H.No.2-4-173, Ramnagar, Hanamkonda, Warangal District. Mobile: Email: b) Quarry Office :

Black Granite Over an extent of 2.00 Hectares, Sy. No.444 Redlawada (V), Nekkonda (M), Warangal Rural Dist, T.S. c) Name & Address of RQP Discussed under Chapter – 1.7 of Quarry Plan (Page No. 2). d) Location Discussed under Chapter – 2.0 of Quarry Plan (Page No. 3). e) Method of Quarrying Operations Quarrying will be done by Semi Mechanized Open Cast method, by developing the benches of 6 M height with 3 M bench width. Wire Saw cutting will be deployed based on the favorable conditions. 5.1 Reasons for Closure No closure is applicable during the plan period. Statutory Obligations The applicant will comply with all the terms and conditions of the lease deed subject to the provisions of mines and minerals (Regulation and Development ) act 1957 and rules made there under and also rules made form “K‟ prescribed under mineral concession Rules 1960.

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Explosives License

The applicant will hire the services of Licensed Blasting Contractor when ever required. 5.2 QUARRY DESCRIPTION Geology Discussed under Chapter - 3.3. Reserves Discussed under Chapter – 3.4. Quarrying Method The details of quarrying are discussed under Chapter – 3.5. 5.3 MINERAL BENF ICIATION No Beneficiation is necessary. 5.4 Review of implementation of mining plan / scheme of mining including five years progressive closure plan up to the final closure of mine. No Mining plan/Quarry Plan was approved earlier. The Present document is for assessment of the quarry activity, Reserve Estimation, Proposed Method of mining, Environment Management Plan including Reclamation and Rehabilitation measures to be adopted. 5.5 CLOSURE PLAN PREPARATION Quarried-out Land: During this next five years the quarry workings will occupy an area of 4930.00 sq.m to a depth of 12 mts. In these five years there is no proposal for reclamation of the pit. The Black Granite is also available huge depth of the same pit of this five years will be used for next five-year workings. After completion of the Black Granite, the pit will be proposed for reclamation at the end of the quarry. Water Quality Management Quality of the ground water is potable. However the quarrying activity does not show any impact on the quality of the ground water in the vicinity of the quarry lease applied area, however providing silting pits and soak away pits can solve the problem if any. Air Quality Management At present the air in this area is fresh and unpolluted because the area is away from industries and villages. Due to mining the air will not be get polluted slightly at the time of mining and at the time of over burden removal The air pollution will

be controlled within the ambient air quality standards (24 hours) i.e. SO2 = 3 3 3 80ug/m , NO2 = 80ug/m , Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) = 360ug/m ,

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Respirable Particulate Matter (size <10um) (RPM) = 120ug/m3, CO=5ug/m3 and Pb=1.5ug/m3 by water spraying on the mine roads at regular interval, and providing dust collectors at drilling site. Waste Management No dump was proposed. The waste material will be used as a Road Metal. The applicant identified and discussed with crusher owners for using the material for building stone and Road Metal purpose. The applicant will take permits form ADMG. Top Soil Management Not applicable Tailing Dam Management Not applicable. Infrastructure Rest Shelter Water Facilities : Make shift water storage tank with adequate capacity cater to the requirement for workers. Lighting Arrangement : Working is proposed in the day light hours only.

Disposal of Mining Machinery Not applicable. Safety & Security The Applicant will leave a barrier 7.5m width all along the quarry lease boundary as buffer zone as per MMR Rules. The bench height of 6m and width of 3m with slopes shall always be maintained for safe quarry operations and the movement of vehicles. The applicant will Construct Barbed wire Fence / Rubble wall around the quarry lease applied area after completion of quarry workings for preventing the animals and humans in to the quarry pit. Disaster Management and risk Assessment To mitigate the emergency, planning is the first & four most thing, i.e. recognizing the accident or possible, assessing the consequences of such possible accidents and deciding on emergency planning / procedures in advance both on site & off site that would necessary to be implemented I the event of emergency without any delay and confusion. Proper bench design in mines and observing safety measures for transportation, storage, handling of explosives & fuels, etc, good maintenance of vehicles, roads, and fire prevention measures shall go in preventing disaster / accidents. Quarrying shall be carried out as per MMR 1961 & Rules and regulations applicable the project in charge is having a mobile communication for quick intimation of information if need arises.

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The Applicant is committed to identify the possible causes for potential disaster and draw a code of emergency measures and procedures to deal with such disasters, which is otherwise also advised by DGMS through their Circulars. The quarry is located at 12 Km from Nekkonda town having good transport and communication systems. The quarry is having good communication like telephone & mobile facility. In case of any minor / major accidents within the quarry, the same will be communicated to the Agent by the Mines Manager and intern he will inform to the Revenue Authorities, Police, Fire Department, DGMS etc for action. A vehicle is kept all the time at the quarry site for conveyance. At quarry level first aid will provide and person shall be shifted to nearby hospital at Nekkonda town which is having all basic amenities. Care & Maintenance during temporary Discontinuance There are no proposals to discontinue the operations. During unforeseen circumstances, the essential staff shall be deployed suitably till the situations are changed. In case of any temporary discontinuation of quarrying operation due to any unforeseen circumstances, proper care of quarry, mining machinery and personnel would become imperative and will be taken care. Economic Repercussions of Closure of Mine and Man Power retrenchments Not applicable as the quarry is active. 6.0 FINANCIAL ASSURANCE The financial assurance to the State Govt. authority will be given depending on the area utilized in quarry lease for different activities. In next 5 years, it is not proposed any reclamation in quarried out area, as the quarrying will be in progress. However, the area used for quarrying, etc., will be taken into account for fixing assurance amount under Progressive Quarry Closure Plan. TABLE INDICATING THE BREAKUP OF AREAS IN THE QUARRYING LEASE FOR CALCULATION OF FINANCIAL ASSURANCE Area Area put Additional considered Net area on use requirement as fully considered at the Total S.No. Head during the reclaimed for start of (in Ha.) plan period and calculation plan (in Ha.) rehabilitated (in Ha.) (in Ha.) (in Ha.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Area under Mining - 0.493 0.493 0 0.493 2 Storage for Top Soil Nil Nil Nil - - 3 Overburden / Dump Nil Nil Nil - - Mineral Storage 4 Nil 0.065 0.065 - 0.065 (stock yard)

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Infrastructure (Workshop, 5 Nil - - - - Administrative Building etc.,) 6 Roads - - - 0 - 7 Railways Nil N.A. N.A. - N.A. Green Belt (Buffer 8 - 0.116 0.116 - 0.116 Zone) 9 Tailing Pond Nil N.A. N.A. - N.A. Effluent Treatment 10 Nil N.A. N.A. - N.A. Plant Mineral Separation 11 Plant (Crusher & - N.A. N.A. - N.A. Pulverising Unit) 12 Township Area Nil N.A. N.A. - N.A. 13 Others Nil - - - - C = A B D E = (C-D) GRAND TOTAL (A+B) - 0.674 0.674 - 0.674 Calculation of Financial Assurance The financial assurance in the form of bank guarantee will be submitted to the Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Warangal Rural at the rate of Rs. 25,000/- per hectare or minimum Rs. 200000/- (whichever is higher). Financial assurances in the form of bank guarantee for Rs.200000/- shall be submitted at the time of execution of the quarry lease deed to the Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Warangal Rural. Total Area Utilized : 0.674 Ha Assurance Amount : @ 25,000/- Per Hectare Total area of 0.674 x 25,000/- = 16850.00/- 6.0 CERTIFICATE It is certified that the above mentioned actions have been taken in mine closure plan. It is also certified that the said closure plan complies all statutory rules, regulations, orders made by the Center or State Government, Statutory organization, court etc. have been taken into consideration and wherever any specific permission is required, the applicant will approach the concerned authorities. All the measures proposed in this closure plan will be implemented in a time bound manner as proposed.

Signature of the Applicant Signature of the RQP

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