(TOR) M/S. Pala Metals and Sands Pvt Ltd. Granite Building Stone Quarry of M/S

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) M/s. Pala Metals and Sands Pvt Ltd. Granite Building Stone Quarry of M/s. Pala Metals and Sands Pvt Ltd. Bharanaganam Village, Meenachil Taluk, Kottayam District, Kerala Extent: 9.6560 Ha (23.8599 Acres) Semi-Mechanised Opencast Mines “Private Land” Presented by NABET – QCI – Sl. No. 75 , th Rev. 72 as on 17 GLOBAL Environment & Mining Services December, 2018 (Consulting Engineers, Mine Designers, Geologists & Surveyors)

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1.0 INTRODUCTION Site details Project Name Granite Building Stone Quarry of M/s. Pala Metals and Sands Pvt Ltd. State Kerala District Kottayam Taluk Meenachil Village Bharanaganam Khasara No. / Plot No. / Block / Gat No etc. Re – Survey Block No.34, Re - Sy. No. 126/1, 128/1, 128/1-1, 128/2, 128/3,128/3-1, 128/3-2, 128/4,129/4, 126/2, 126/5, 127/2, 132/8,129/1, 129/1-1, 129/2, & 129/3, Mine Lease Area 9.6560 Ha Type of Area Private Land. Topo sheet No C43Q9(58C/9) Latitude & Longitude N09045’28.990” to N09045’42.960” E76044’03.470” to E76044’17.920” Nearest Railway Station and Airport The nearest railhead is at Ettumanoor 33 Kms from proposed mine boundary. Nearest airport – Cochin Airport (70Km) from the mine. Nearest human settlement Ulanada Mineral Reserves 6,746,602.50 T Maximum Annual Production 5,00,150.00 TPA Life of the Mine 15 years Man Power Recruitment 69 Project Cost 419 Lakhs

2.0 Project Description  Granite Building Stone Quarry of M/s. Pala Metals and Sands Pvt Ltd has been granted LOI over extent of 9.6560Ha (23.8599 Acres)  The Mining Lease Area is situated at Re – Survey Block No.34, Re -Sy.No. 126/1, 128/1, 128/1-1, 128/2, 128/3,128/3-1, 128/3-2, 128/4, 129/4, 126/2, 126/5, 127/2, 132/8,129/1, 129/1-1, 129/2, & 129/3, in Bharanganam Village, Meenachil Taluk, Kottayam District, Kerala State Over an extent of 9.6560 Ha.(23.8599Acres).  The Government of Kerala has granted the letter of intent for this project vide letter No. 8379/M3/2018 Date: 10/01/2018.  The main objective of M/s. Pala Metals and Sands Pvt Ltd, are systematic & Scientific Mining and Marketing of minerals in domestic market. - The boulders and broken material from the mine would be transported to the infrastructure projects and also to the local consumers, construction site and / or to the crusher situated outside the lease area for further sizing.

3.0 LOCATION MAP

4.0 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP

5.0 SATTELLITE MAP

6.0 LEASE SKETCH

7.0 INFRASTRUCTURE This granite building stone quarry is located at 12.60 Kms from Bharanaganam Village in Meenachil Taluk. It is at a distance of 42 Kms by road from Kottayam town. It can be reached from Kodumbidi – Pravithanam Road.  Existing Infrastructure:

Hospital Govt PHC, Ullanadu,2.10 Kms School S.H UP School Ullanadu ,2.00Kms Church Chirst the king church, Old Kayyoor, 1.82Kms Nearest Airport Nearest airport – Cochin Airport (70Km) from the mine. Nearest Railway head The nearest railhead – Ettumanoor (33 Km)

8. PROJECT DETAILS SL.NO ITEMS PROPOSED 1. Geological resources 1,79,69,263.75 Tonnes 2. Mineable Reserves 67,46,602.50 Tonnes 3. Method Mining Semi Mechanized opencast mine. 4. Bench Height 5 meters 5. Maximum Production 5,00,150 TPA 6. Waste generation/Annum 11,278.40 TPA(Average) 7. Total handling/Annum 509,127.50 TPA(Max) 8. Type of the deposit Granite Building Stone 9. Ore to O/B ratio(Plan Period) 1:0.02 10. Cost of the Project 419.00 Lakhs 11. Water Requirement 22 m3/day 12. Life of the mine 15 Years

9.0 PROJECT DETAILS Proposed year wise Development and production (Tonnes)

Year Production (T) Top Soil (T) 1 400,225.00 16,632.00 2 450,187.50 10,472.00 3 477,925.00 9,016.00 4 497,087.50 12,040.00 5 500,150.00 8,232.00 Total 2,325,575.00 56,392.00

9.1 PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT PLAN (V-YEAR POSITION)

9.1(A). CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND SECTIONS:

9.2. MACHINERY DETAILS Sl Equipment / No of Capacity Make Machinery Units No. 1 Excavator 4 1.2m3 Tata Hitachi 220 bucket capacity 2 Tippers 15 10 T Tata 3 Rock Breakers 6 -- Atlas Copco 4 Jack hammer 20 33/48 mm Atlas Copco Drilling machine dia 5 Water Tanker 1 10000 lts Tata

9.3 MAN POWER Sl. No Particulars No’s 1 Highly Skilled 4 2 Skilled 15 3 Semi-skilled 20 4 Un-skilled 30 Total 69

10. MINING:  The land restoration and reclamation is highly essential in any mining industry, due to mining activities, there will be change in ground industry, due to mining activities, and there will be change in ground profile in the form of pits and dumps.

 The depth of mining pit shall be 70m above MSL.

 About 1.3585 Ha buffer zone area and 8.2975 Ha for mining

 At conceptual stage there shall be single pit in this area with 36 benches of 5m height and 5m width. The pit at conceptual stage shall have 475m length and 280m width and it shall be developed upto 70m MSL level. The overall pit slope shall be maintained at less than 45⁰.

 A green belt shall be developed all along the periphery of the mining lease area using fast growing tree species with dense canopy in tune with the local biodiversity.

 During mining the main source of air pollution is expected to be drilling and transportation. The regular sprinkling of water with tanker on haulage road and stopping drilling and blasting during high wind would drastically reduce impact on air.

 The entire pit at the conceptual stage shall be converted into rain water pond which would be used for agricultural, pisciculture or any other related activities. The pit shall be properly fenced with single opening for drawing the water. The pit shall also develop for pisciculture surrounded with good local bio-diversified vegetation.

11. BASELINE INFORMATION: 11.1 MAXIMUM & MINIMUM TEMPERATURE:  The maximum temperature around 33.4⁰C-32.4⁰C during March to May, while the minimum temperature is around 19⁰C-23⁰C during December 11.2 RELATIVE HUMIDITY:  Relative humidity is higher during the monsoon period. 11.3 RAINFALL:  The rain predominantly occurs between June to September and the area receives an average annual rainfall of 2428mm 11.4 WIND VELOCITY & DIRECTION: Wind speed ranges from 1.3-2.1Kms/Hour, the wind speed is high during the month of March to June.

12. LAND USE PATTERN

Particulars Land use Land use pattern Land use pattern at pattern at (end of Conceptual stage present stage progressive (Ha) (Ha) stage) (Ha) Area for mining / - 6.1165 8.2975 mining activities Area for Roads - - - Area for Safety Barrier / - 1.3585 1.3585 Green belt Total - 7.4750 9.6560 Unused area 9.6560 2.1810 - Total Lease area 9.6560 9.6560 9.6560

13. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

The mining activities proposed will have both positive and negative effects on the surroundings. The impacts are

. Change in the land use . Change in the flora/fauna . Change in the Socio economic status of local population. . Creation of direct and indirect Employment. . Change in the Noise pattern. . Change in the air quality only in the core zone. . Change in erosion characteristics of soil . Change in flora and fauna

14. BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:

14.1 Ambient air quality: Detected AAQ in core & nearest human settlement.

Area Sample PM 10 PM 2.5 SO2 NOx Code µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 Core Zone A1 54.5 22.4 2.00 2.00 Ullanad(Human A2 56.2 24.6 2.04 2.04 settlement)

. The impact of mining on the ambient air quality would be hardly noticeable in nearby villages, as the nearest habitant Ullanad is 1.27Kms away from the mine.

14.2. Detected noise level in core & buffer zone.

Area Sample Day Night Code dB(A)LEQ dB(A)LEQ Core Zone N1 48.5 49.1 Ullanad(Human N2 36.8 37.9 settlement)

. The impact of mining on the ambient noise level would be hardly noticeable in nearby villages, as the nearest habitant Ullanad is 1.27Kms away from the mine.

14.3. Water Quality: There is no water regime of any importance in the mining area. In buffer zone the minimum pH value of water is detected as 7.32 in Ullanad, total dissolved solids detected minimum 32.0 mg/l in Ullanad. The total hardness of water is detected minimum 12.0 mg/l in Ulanad.

14.4. Human settlement: There is no human settlement in core zone. The nearest habitants are more than 100m away from the boundary of the mining lease area. The nearest human settlements are in Ullanad, which is about 1.27 Kms from the mining lease area.

15. MITIGATION MEASURES

15.1. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES:

 Afforestation program in consultation with forest officials and expert private agencies  Massive green belt will be formed all around the periphery of mining lease area.  Dust suppression system (water spraying) would be adopted at mine workings and loading points, water shall be collected from nearby old abandoned quarries and rainwater harvesting pond.  Use of sharp drill bits for drilling holes and drill with water flushing system (wet drilling), to reduce dust generation.  Use of delay detonator and shock tube initiation system (NONEL) for blasting so as to reduce dust and ground vibration.  Excavation operation would be suspended during the period of very strong wind.  Plantation of wide leaf trees, creepers, tall along approach roads and on safety barrier zone to suppress dust.

15.2. NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES:

 Identification of mitigation measures for noise abatement for both point sources and line sources are undertaken and measures to minimize the impact is proposed.  The equipments and machines shall be maintained properly. Particular attention shall be given to the silencers and mufflers.  Use of sharp drilling bits, delivery of compressed air at optimal pressure and proper maintenance of compressor, wagon drill, jackhammers and tipper trucks.  Limiting the speed of empty haulage vehicles/tippers to a moderate level to prevent undue noise.  In addition to it, Green belt development shall be undertaken around the quarry lease area to minimize propagation of noise.  Provision of rotation of workers to minimize exposure time as well as provision of earmuffs to workers exposed to high noise areas is also envisaged.  Regular monitoring of noise level shall be done within the core zone and the buffer zone of the mining lease area.

15.3. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES:

 The following mitigation measures are suggested for water management and water pollution control.  The working of quarry shall be restricted at 12m above MSL at conceptual stage of quarrying, which is much above the ground water level.  Garland drains shall be constructed all along the periphery of the mine. The garland drain shall be routed through silt settling tank to remove suspended soils and the overflow water shall be discharged to rainwater harvesting pond. Only clarified over flow from the rainwater pond will be diverted to the natural water course.  4 silt settling tanks, 4 rain water harvesting ponds has been planned as shown in the environmental plan.  Settling pits and drains shall be periodically desilted.  Providing sufficient gully checks and check dam to check any silt flowing along with the surface run-off in the valleys.  No toilet is planned within the mine area. However the toilets built at the site office, shall be provided with septic tanks to handle the sewage from the same.  The quality of the water in the surrounding area and the Pre & Post monsoon water quality shall be monitored to track any changes or contamination in the water quality.

16. LAND ENVIRONMENT:

16.1 ANTICIPATED IMPACT:

The core zone area is private owned land. It is not a forest/wet land and there is no human habitation. Most of the area covered with rock formations over which some vegetation exists. The mining activity would alter the land use patter of the area. The Present Land use and the Ultimate Land use at the end of the Mining operations are given below: 16.2. Land use at the end mining plan period:

17. MINE WASTE MANAGEMENT:

ANTICIPATED IMPACT: 56,392.00 Tonnes of top soil/Overburden will be generated during the mining operations. The anticipated impact includes soil erosion and run offs from the top soil stock piles. MITIGATING MEASURES:  The top soil shall be used for afforestation/green belt development/safety barrier development in an extent of 1.3585 Ha all along the periphery of the mine lease.  The Excess topsoil/Overburden shall be stocked at designated place as shown in mining plan  Garland drains shall be constructed all along the periphery of the quarry to divert the surface water from the mining pits, top soil stacks and old waste dumps. The water from garland drain shall be routed through silt settling pond to remove suspended soils and the surplus treated water shall be discharged to natural water course.  Sufficient Gully checks and Check dam shall be constructed along the water course to arrest any flow of silt. 18. BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT:

18.1. FLORA & FAUNA: The magnitude of the proposed mining activity is not very large. The operation along with the implementation of the EMP is not likely to create serious impacts on the existing Flora & Fauna of the region.

At the end of the mine at the conceptual stage the well-developed Green belt and the conversion of the mined out pit into a rainwater pond which is used for Pisciculture, agriculture purpose and other related activities shall have a very positive effect on the Bio-diversity of the area.

All measures with regard to air, water, noise, vibration and the silt and mitigative

measure

To prevent the contamination of water has been taken into consideration. There shall be strictly no operations in the nights. Thus, there shall be no negative impact on the environmental set up and the Flora and Fauna of the area.

None of the animal species in the study area belonged to the threatened, vulnerable or endangered species as identified by the International Union for Conservation of the Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).

The Shendurney wildlife sanctuary in Kerala State is about 30 kms from the proposed mining area.

18.2. MITIGATIVE MEASURES:  PLANTATION PROGRAMME 1.3585 Ha area earmarked for safety barrier shall be used for green belt development by planting 2000 local species. Apart from this Afforestation shall be done on the haulage road by planting 500 saplings.

The afforestation program is given in the table shown below

Table No.1: Afforestation program Year No of Plants Green Belt area Location covered

I-Year 500 saplings 0.2717Ha

II-Year 500 saplings 0.2717Ha Green belt III-Year 500saplings 0.2717Ha area & Haulage IV-Year 500 saplings 0.2717Ha Road V-Year 500 saplings 0.2717Ha

2500 saplings 1.3585 Ha

Under plantation program, it is suggested to undertake the plantation in Green belt area, along the haulage road. The species to be grown in the areas shall be dust tolerant and fast growing species so that a permanent green belt is created and well established. Apart from the green belts and aesthetic plantation, other massive plantation efforts shall be decided and executed with the assistance and co-operation of the local forest department to benefit the community and to reduce the effects of fugitive emissions and noise pollution.

 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL: Following shall be the proposed environmental organization chart for this quarry. Mines Manager shall be in charge of the Cell and one assistant and 4 labour will be associated for maintenance.

Environment Cell Organization Chart Mines Manager ↓ Asst Manager (1)

Environment Officer (1)

Environment Asst (1)

Labours (4)

The Environment Management Cell shall be responsible for all the environment works and statutory compliance of all the terms and conditions of the EC over the project. Most of the Environmental monitoring shall be outsourced and accredited consultants would be engaged to implement and maintain all the statutory compliances and ensure high levels of Environment and safety standards in the granite Building stone quarry of M/s. Pala Metals and Sands Pvt Ltd.

19. SAFETY, RISK ASSESSMENT, HAZARD MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER MANGEMENT PLAN: Safety of the employees including the contract employees and safety of the work environment shall be given top priority at the Granite Building Stone Quarry of M/s. Pala Metals and Sands Pvt Ltd. All safety standard as per the Mines Act 1952 and Rules and Regulations comprehended there under shall be strictly followed at all times during and after the operations

19.1. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN:

 Adequate care has been taken for protecting all work places and any other places where fire hazard exists.

 Suitable fire extinguishers and sand buckets have been placed at all strategic points and a competent person shall be responsible for the regular inspection of the fire extinguishers.

 All competent persons and authorized persons shall be given Wireless sets for communication. The Blasting team shall not carry the wireless sets at the time of charging using non-electric detonators or handling the explosives. Key persons shall be provided with mobile phones for communication. Thus a well-established communication system shall be developed for giving prompt warning to all persons who may be affected by a fire.

 A dedicated loud siren shall be installed at the mine head that would be used to give quick warning by a pre-announced special signal to all persons in mine premises.

 A firefighting plan/ Emergency route plan shall be maintained showing the locations of all firefighting equipment and Emergency evacuation routes.

 The water tanker used for water sprinkling shall be fitted with a pump and necessary hose pipes for quenching any fires in the mine premises. This would be quickly diverted in case of a fire.

 Precautions for the disaster from Inundation and Slope failures (though remote possibility) is a part of the Disaster Management Plan.  A proper system of communication shall be maintained with village officer/tahsildar to quickly receive alerts and responses.

20. ANNUAL BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES: SL.NO Particulars No. Cost(Lakhs Rs) 01. Water spraying 6.00 Lakhs 02. Green belt development Avg. 500 plants 2.25 Lakhs 03. Personal protective equipment 80 1.60 Lakhs 04 Quarterly monitoring 2.00 Lakhs TOTAL 11.85 Lakhs

21. SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFITS  The mining activity will help in improvement of economic status of the people around the mine area.  Continued mining activities will benefit the local people due to provision of more infra-structural facilities provided by local industry as mining industry boost up the local market, which will invite people from different places to install their ancillary units.  Since the granite building stone reserves of this area are economically viable, their proper utilization will improve the economic status of the people nearby and the country as a whole.  The mining activities will provide socio-economic status benefits to the local populace with direct & indirect employment opportunities. The regional benefits to the state in the form of Royalty, Cess, Taxes etc.,  M/s. Pala Metals and Sands Pvt Ltd, shall provide required medical facility to all the employees at the mines and medical checkup camps to the local villages, contribution of funds for social programmes etc.  M/s. Pala Metals and Sands Pvt Ltd. shall protect the economic interest of the villagers nearby areas through their capability build-up for sustainable development.  M/s. Pala Metals and Sands Pvt Ltd. also proposes CER/CSR works in the surrounding areas in the sectors of Health care, Hygine & Sanitation, Education particularly the education of the girl child, sports, etc. This ensures better medical and educational facilities etc. in the surrounding areas. In addition to this the literacy rate and better living standards shall increase due to the enhanced earning capacity of villagers.  Improvements and better earning capacity of population. This will help in improvement of the economic status of the people around the mine area.  Development of new skills due to the mining activity, Thus, this quarry project of M/s. Pala Metals and Sands Pvt Ltd. could bring about a positive change in the Socio-economics of the region

CONCLUSION:

The magnitude of the proposed mining activity is not very large. The operation is not likely to create serious impacts on the existing environmental set up of the area.

This new project will specifically meet the requirements of the development of the infrastructure needs of Kottayam & surrounding district. This would also contribute to the upgrade of this remote location and the surrounding areas without causing negative impact on the environment. At the end of the mine at the conceptual stage the well- developed Green belt and the conversion of the mined out pit into a Pisciculture pond shall have a very positive effect on the Bio-diversity of the area.

It can be summarized that the development of M/s. Pala Metals and Sands Pvt Ltd, with a well-managed EMP and the CER works including CSR shall have a positive impact on the socio-economic and the environment of the area and lead to overall Sustainable Development of the region.