APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

FORM –1M & PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR

GRANITE BUILDINGSTONEQUARRY OF M/S Aljouf Granite Metals

(Category -B2)

AT

URANGATTIRI VILLAGE

ERANAD TALUK, DISTRICT

KERALA STATE.

MiningArea: 1.6942 Ha

Proposed Production : 50000 MTPA

Proponent

M/s.Aljouf Granite Metals Vezhakode, Poovathikkal P.O Village Taluk State-673639

PREPARED BY C. B A L A R A M A N Paliam, Peoli Road, Kacheripadi, - 682018. RQP/BNG/369/2016/A APPENDIXV III (See paragraph 6) Form1M

(II)Basic information

(Viii) Name of the Mining Permit site Granite Building stone quarry of M/S Aljouf Granite Metals At Re survey No. 184pt, 183/8pt in Urangattiri Village ,,Malappuram District,,Kerala State. (ix) BOUNDARY PILLAR POINTS Location/site(GPS Co-ordinates) NO LATITUDE LONGITUDE

BP - 1 11°14'46.47"N 76° 6'10.40"E

BP - 2 11°14'48.15"N 76° 6'10.05"E

BP - 3 11°14'48.27"N 76° 6'11.32"E

BP - 4 11°14'49.74"N 76° 6'10.82"E BP - 5 11°14'50.30"N 76° 6'11.15"E BP - 6 11°14'51.21"N 76° 6'10.96"E BP - 7 11°14'51.41"N 76° 6'12.58"E BP - 8 11°14'51.84"N 76° 6'12.93"E BP - 9 11°14'51.69"N 76° 6'12.75"E BP - 10 11°14'48.22"N 76° 6'15.11"E BP - 11 11°14'47.95"N 76° 6'14.85"E BP - 12 11°14'47.14"N 76° 6'14.42"E BP - 13 11°14'46.57"N 76° 6'14.70"E (x) Size of the Mining 1.6942 Ha Permit(Hectares) (xi) Capacity of Mining Permit 50,000 MTPA (xii) Period of Mining Permit Letter of intent for quarrying Lease for a period of 12 years (xiii) Expected cost of the project Land -1 Crore Mechinery- 1 Crore (xiv) Contact information M/s Aljouf Granite Metals Vezhakode, Poovathikkal PO, Areakode Via, Malppuram District - 673639

Environmental Sensitivity SI.No Areas Distance in Kilometer/ Details 1. Distance of projects from nearest rail Railway Station ,25 Km or road bridge over the concerned River,Rivulet,Nallahetc. 2. Distance from infrastructural facilities - RailwayLine Nilambur - 25 Km. NationalHighway NH 213, 22 Km -SW State Highway SH- 34 -7 Km -S

MajorDistrictRoad Pathanapuram – Othayi- Road- 3 Km ElectricTransmission line pole or 150 m Any other Road Choolattipara-Chooniyod Road -0.75 Km -SW

In take for Drinking water 250 m Intake for irrigation Quarry Pond -100 m

3. Areas protected under international None within 15 km radius conventions, National or Local legislation for their ecological, 4. Areaslandsca p whiche, cult ur areal or importantother re late ord sensitive for ecological reasons-wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, Nil coastal zone, biospheres ,mountains, 5. Areas used by protected, important or Sensitive species of flora or Fauna for None within 15 km radius breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration. 6. Inland, Coastal ,Marine or None within 15 km radius underground 7. State, National boundaries. None within 15 km radius 8. Routes of facilities used by the public for None within 15 km radius Access to recreation or other tourist, 9. Defense installations None within 15 km radius 10. Densely populated or build up area ,distance from nearest human Poovathikkal -3 Km. habitation Areas occupied by sensitive man-Schools &Colleges 11. made 1AMUP School Povathikkal- 3Km landuses(Hospitals,school,places ofHospital worship, communityfacilities) 1 Al Nas Hospital, Keezhuparamba – 8 Km – W 2 Santhi Hospital, -10 Km - SW Place of Worship 1. Vezhakode-0.5 Km

Areas containing important ,high 12 quality of scarcer sources(ground NIL water resources ,surface resources, forestry, agriculture ,fisheries tourism ,minerals)

13. Areas already subjected to pollution No. Quarrying for building stone is being 0perated or environmental damage(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

14 Areas susceptible to natural hazard Earth Quake Zone-III, Moderate damage risk which could cause the project to zone as per BMTPC, Vulnerability atlas Seismic present environmental problems zone of IS: 1893-2002 (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions). 15 Is proposed Mining Site located over No or near fissure/ fracture for ground water recharge.

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Mr Ashraf PT , Managing Partner, M/s Aljouf Granite Metals residing at Padinharathala,, Poovathikkal P.O.,, Malappuram District has applied for a or a Quarrying lease for Granite buiding stone in Re survey No. 184pt, 1 83/8pt of Urangattiri Vllage, Eranad Taluk, Malappuram District, Kerala State for a period of 12 years under rule 27of rule Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules 2015. Letter of intent has been granted by the Director of Mining and Geology vide letter No. 3272/M3/2017 dated 07-04-2017 subjected to submission of Environmental clearance from DEIAA, copy of which is enclosed as Annexure I The Eco-friendly Mining Plan prepared by an Indian Bureau of Mine (IBM) approved Recognized Qualified Person (RQP) has been approved by The Geologist, District office Malppuram of Department of Mining & Geology , Govt. of Kerala. This Mining plan is based on the requirements under the Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2015. . Details of the proposed Granite Quarry • Extent of quarry: Area 1.6942 Ha • Type of land : Private land. Under consent from the land owner • Mining Plan approved by Geologist, Department of Mining and Geology, Malappuram Dist.office on 31/05/2017 vide letter no. DOM/M-1511/2017

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACK GROUND INFORMATION

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.(i) IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT

The project is for obtaining Environment clearance for building stone mining project (Minor Mineral Quarry). The quarry project is proposed by M/s Aljouf Granite Metals. The lease area is private own land at Re survey No. 184pt, 183/8pt , Urangattiri Village, Eranad Taluk, Malappuram District, Kerala in area 1.6942 hectares. The project proponent has obtained Letter of intent from Director of Mining and Geology, Govt. of Kerala and copy of the same is attached as Annexure No. 1.

Name and : Mr Ashraf PT, Managing Partner M/s Aljouf Granite Metals Vezhakode, Poovathikkal PO, Areakode Via, Malppuram Dt - 673639 address of the

Applicant . Mobile No. +919995999945 E-mail : [email protected]

2.(ii) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF THE PROJECT

M/s Aljouf Granite Metals proposes a building stone quarry for dealing in mining and trading of mineral. The main objective of the project is to carry the business of operating and working on quarries. The main market for mineral is in Malappuram District and other nearby districts in Kerala which are utilized it in construction works of buildings and roads.

2.(iii) NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND OR REGION

The major need of Granite building stone is due to its high compressive strength and durability (among the hardest, dimensional & structural stones), it can effectively withstand the vagaries of nature. The high hardness & density, makes it useful for many applications. The proposed mining project will fulfill its end uses in buildings and construction of roads, paving and many other exterior projects. It is also known as the maintenance-free stone.

The main market for mineral is in Malappuram & other nearby districts which are utilized in construction works of buildings and roads.

The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas bring about gains in gross domestic product, i.e. there is though a minor contribution by the proposed project but will add to gains in G.D.P. (Gross Domestic Product). A total of 12 Persons will be employed in the mine. It will create employment (though marginally) for local population. Applicant will pay royalty to Govt. of Kerala for the mineral produced from the mine, direct and indirect taxes will be paid thereby contributing to the regional revenue. The public revenue will further

be put for infrastructural development and other sectors like health, education and social welfare.

2. (iv) DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP

Masonry / Building Stone are an important component for the construction / developmental work for all infrastructure development and building construction and road construction activities. Demand of building stone shall be fulfilled by various end users. During last few years, due to sudden increase in real estate activities and in other infrastructural development activities, the demand of the building stone has further enhanced the demand of building stone in the area. Therefore, there is a large requirement of building stone in the project vicinity to meet the demand supply chain.

2.(v) IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION

Building stone product is an indigenous production. Therefore, this product is neither exported nor imported.

2.(vi) EXPORT POSSIBILITY

The building stone is an indigenous product and hence there are no possibilities of export.

2.(vii) DOMESTIC / EXPORT MARKETS

The rock produced from the quarry will be sent to the Crusher unit available near the complex. The aggregate produced will be sold to the contractors and to the consumers which are finally consumed locally for road (PWD & Panchayat roads, State Highway & National Highway) & building construction works. Fine Material will be sold to the hollow block / solid block manufactures.

2.(viii) EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT

The total numbers of employees including skilled, semi skilled and un- skilled workers for the quarry project is expected to be about 12 Persons in

which includes workers for mine. The details of the employees / workers including their position in the organization are also given below:-

Table 1: List of Employees and their Designations

Sr. No. NAME OF THE POST NOS.

1 Mines Manager / Asst. Mines Manager 1

2 Mines foreman 1

3 Other workers 10

TOTAL 12

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.(i) TYPE OF PROJECT PROJECTS.

This is a semi mechanized open cast stone mining project. Mineral will be used in the construction works. Building construction and other infrastructural facilities are the areas, where the material will be consumed. The quarry will be linked with a crusher unit available near the complex. The fine mineral is sold to the vendors who manufacture hollow block / solid block and hence they are interdependent projects attached to the mining project.

3.(ii) LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, PROJECT BOUNDARY AND PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES The proposed quarry site is in private owned land at Re survey No. 184pt, 183/8pt of Urangattiri Village, Eranad Taluk, Malappuram District, Kerala for area 1.6942 hectares. The geographical location of the mine with respect to the boundary pillars of the lease area (extreme most points) is given below:-

Latitude (N) 10°14'46.47"N to 11°14'51.84"N

Longitude (E) 76°06'10.05"E to 76°06'15.11"E

The Google map superimposed with project boundary showing location of the lease area is provided at Plate 12 The Key map of the project site showing the location of quarry site is attached at Plate 1

The project site with boundary pillars and GPS Coordinates of the boundary pillars are provided in Surface plan attached at Plate 5

3.(iii) DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Quarrying activities are carried out based on local geology and availability of granite building stone. The proposed site is a building stone quarry and mineral specific hence no alternate site was examined. Moreover, the land is a private owned land and hence no alternate site considered.

3.(iv) SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION The size and magnitude of the lease area is as given below:-

Table 2 : Size or Magnitude of operation

Sr. No. Particulars Details

1 .1 Lease Area 1.6942 hectares

2 .2 Mineable Reserve 6,03,843 MT

3 .3 Annual Production 50,000 MT

5 .4 Life of Mine About 12years

6 .5 Total Man Power (Nos.) About 12 Persons

3.(v) PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM/ FLOW CHART SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT, COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT ETC.).

The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi- mechanized method. The process flow diagram given below depicts the mining process:-

Cutting & Clearing of Shrubs / Trees

Removal & Stacking of Top soil & Overburden

Excavation by Drilling & Blasting

Rock Breaking & Transportation to Crusher

Crushing in Crusher

Segregation & Stacking

Dispatch to the end user

DESCRIPTION OF MINING OPERATIONS ( MANUFACTURING PROCESS) PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING It is proposed to undertake Open Cast Semi-Mechanized Mining which includes blasting, loading, transportation of rubble and dispatch to the crusher. The surface cum geological plan showing the mining steps is attached.

OPEN CAST MINING

In the open cast mining, the bench height and width will be maintained at 5 m. Excavated material is transported to the crusher unit located near the complex for further processing.

SALIENT FEATURES OF MINING METHOD The salient features of proposed mining method are given below.

• The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 5 m

• The mining will be done from top to bottom by slicing of 2.5 m thick.

• The exploitation of mineral is being done from 130 m to 55m MSL in conceptual phase.

• Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed 45° from vertical.

Haul road will be developed up to point of loading

DRILLING

The excavation of mineral is proposed by excavators. The mineral is fractured and easily exploitable by rock breakers and excavators. The hard strata are proposed to excavate after drilling and blasting.

BLASTING The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per Minor Mineral Regulation Act, 1961 (MMR) and with the permission of Director General of Mines & Safety (DGMS).

In this area for fragmentation of granite the blasting will be conducted. Multiple blast holes of 1.0 to 2.5 m depth will be drilled with the help of 32 mm drill rod, Jack Hammer and Air Compressor of 100 cfm capacity.

It is estimated about 250g of explosives per hole is required. About 10 holes per blast are proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about 2.5 kg/ blast/day.

EXPLOSIVE USED Only class 2 and class 6 explosive is proposed for use

STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVE

The magazine (explosive storage area) exists within the complex outside the lease area.

3.(vi) RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE, MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCT/S, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT

No raw material will be required for mining of Masonry / building stone. The final product will be sent to consumer based on their demand. The mode of transportation of raw material and finished product will be by road only. Tippers/ trucks will be used for transportation to the end users.

MINERAL RESERVES

The mineable reserves are arrived after deducting the reserves locked in mines safety (blocked reserve) slope along with boundary in compliance with mineral concession rules. The quantity of such kind of reserves is arrived as follows. SECTION A-A' MINEABLE RESERVES BLOCKED RESERVES BENCH AREA INFLUENCE BENCH AREA INFLUENCE DENSITY TON DENSITY TON RL (m^2) (m) RL (m^2) (m) 135 1.28 50 2.5 160 130 4.63 50 2.5 578.75 130 31.02 50 2.5 3877.5 125 48.63 50 2.5 6078.75 125 66.4 50 2.5 8300 120 112.8 50 2.5 14101.3 120 91.05 50 2.5 11381.3 115 169.4 50 2.5 21176.3 115 116.1 50 2.5 14506.3 110 199.8 50 2.5 24976.3 110 145.2 50 2.5 18144.3 105 158.7 50 2.5 19835 105 230 50 2.5 28753.8 100 108.7 50 2.5 13585 100 283.8 50 2.5 35475

TOTAL 100331 TOTAL 120598 SECTION B-B' MINEABLE RESERVES BLOCKED RESERVES BENCH AREA INFLUENCE BENCH AREA INFLUENCE DENSITY TON DENSITY TON RL (m^2) (m) RL (m^2) (m) 120 50 2.5 0 120 2.01 50 2.5 251 115 19.57 50 2.5 2446.25 115 37.43 50 2.5 4679 110 83.83 50 2.5 10478.8 110 64.49 50 2.5 8061 105 213.6 50 2.5 26698.8 105 89.14 50 2.5 11143 100 214.9 50 2.5 26863.8 100 114.1 50 2.5 14268 95 313.4 50 2.5 39175 95 201.1 50 2.5 25143 90 263.4 50 2.5 32925 90 256.8 50 2.5 32105

85 213.4 50 2.5 26675 85 306.9 50 2.5 38356 80 163.4 50 2.5 20425 80 356.9 50 2.5 44613 75 113.4 50 2.5 14175 75 406.9 50 2.5 50863 70 0 50 2.5 0 70 520.3 50 2.5 65039

TOTAL 199863 TOTAL 294519 SECTION C-C' MINEABLE RESERVES BLOCKED RESERVES BENCH AREA INFLUENCE BENCH AREA INFLUENCE DENSITY TON DENSITY TON RL (m^2) (m) RL (m^2) (m) 105 5.97 50 2.5 746.25 105 18.08 50 2.5 2260 100 43.51 50 2.5 5438.75 100 63.88 50 2.5 7985 95 258.5 50 2.5 32315 95 88.88 50 2.5 11110 90 432.2 50 2.5 54020 90 145.7 50 2.5 18214 85 391.3 50 2.5 48911.3 85 202.8 50 2.5 25345 80 341.3 50 2.5 42661.3 80 252.8 50 2.5 31600 75 291.3 50 2.5 36411.3 75 302.8 50 2.5 37850 70 241.3 50 2.5 30161.3 70 352.8 50 2.5 44100 65 191.3 50 2.5 23911.3 65 402.8 50 2.5 50350 60 141.3 50 2.5 17661.3 60 452.8 50 2.5 56600 55 91.29 50 2.5 11411.3 55 502.8 50 2.5 62850 50 594.1 50 2.5 74258 TOTAL 303649 TOTAL 422521

Geological reserve Total Geological reserve 1,441,481 MT Mineable Reserves 603,843 MT Reserves blocked in Buffer 837,638 MT

Year Wise Production and Development Plan The year wise production for the Quarrying plan period of five years is given below

Quantity Bench Level (Tonnes) Quantity/Year (Tonnes) Year 130 579 125 6,079 50,000 I Year 120 14,101 115 23,623 110 5,619

110 29,813 50,000 II Year 105 20,187 105 27,093 50,000 III Year 100 22,907 100 16,345 50,000 IV Year 95 33,655 95 33,835 50,000 V Year 90 16,165 TOTAL 250,000 250,000

MINERAL TRANSPORTATION

Loading of mineral from the quarry will be done by excavator and will be sent to the crushing unit near the complex. Trucks / Tippers of 10 MT will be used for transportation of mineral from mine site to the crusher. It is expected that 15 trips will be required on daily basis. For this, movement of truck per hour will be one only. Thus, the impact due to movement of trucks from mine will be marginal and well within the carrying capacity of the roads.

3.(VII) RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION / RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE PROJECT

Mineral will be utilized and sent for use to different end users for road and building construction works. A total quantity of 9605cu. m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped / stacked separately at pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation as part of eco-restoration.

About 30,000 Tons of overburden (OB) will be generated throughout the mine life. This waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be reutilized as soil base for plantation.

3.(viii) AVAILABILITY OF WATER ITS SOURCE, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE WATER The total water requirement for the proposed mining activity is 5 KLD. The detailed

breakup of the same is given below:-

S. No. Particulars Quantity (KLD) Source Open well outside 1. Domestic purpose (mine and ancillary) 1 the quarry site Dust Suppression / Water sprinkling at 2. mine 2 Quarry pond 3. Green belt / Plantation 2 Total 5

The water required will be sourced from the storm water reservoir. However, the drinking water will be sourced from the open well and which will be treated / disinfected before consumption. It is proposed to collect the storm water into the Holding/ Siltation Tank by constructing appropriate channels all around the foot of hill (garland drains). The channels will be constructed with intermediate check dams/silt traps to prevent soil erosion. The sizing of the channels will be 1m x 1m.

POWER

The total power requirement will be 500kv for compressors which will be operated by Diesel Engine. The source of electricity for domestic consumption within the quarry site is from the supply of Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).

3.(ix) QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME

FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT / DISPOSAL.

SOLID WASTE: It is estimated that around 9605 cu. m. of top soil and 30,000 tons of over burden (OB) will be generated from the proposed mining operation and which will be properly stacked.

LIQUID WASTE: Domestic Sewage : The sewage to a tune of 0.80 KLD generated from the mine office.

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.(i) CONNECTIVITY

Sl. Name Distance from quarry No

1 Railway Station - Nilambur 25 Km

2 Nearest Airport–Calicut International Airport 40 Km 3 Nearest Police station-Areekode 15 Km 4 Nearest fire station- Areekode 15 Km 5 Nearest place of worship-Vezhakode 0.5Km

6 Nearest Human Settlement- 105 m

LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND 4.(ii) OWNERSHIP LANDFORM

The proposed building stone mine is covering an area of 1.6942 ha. The lease area is private own land. The lease area is devoid of any transmission lines, streams / nallahs, forests, habitation, etc. LAND USE The land use pattern of the existing and proposed mining project is given below:

Description As on date(Ha) Area under Quarry pit 0 Area for infrastructure / plant 0 Green belt / Plantation 0 Area for future use / undisturbed 1.6942 Total 1.6942

LAND OWNERSHIP

The land as per revenue records is a private own land and the site is rocky land with rubber tree plantation and some bushes and shrubs..The land owner has given consent to the proponent to operate the quarry ( Consent submitted along with the Quarrying Lease application

TOPOGRAPHY The Quarrying lease area has a rugged topography with small hillock ranges. The area is located on the south western top of the hillock. The area is covered with Granite building stone capped by Lateritic soil. The highest elevation in the area is 135 m RL and lowest elevation is 85m RL. Ground water occurs under water table conditions in Laterite and semi - confined to confined conditions in fractured crystalline rocks. It is observed that water is suitable for drinking and domestic uses

DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO THE PERIPHERY OF THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER BODIES, NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREAS, CRZ AREA ETC.

Particulars Name & Distance to quarry site

None within 5km radius of the Ecological sensitive zone (National Park, Sanctuary, quarry project area Habitat for Migratory Birds, Tiger Reserve)

None within 5km radius of the quarry Critically Polluted Area as identified by CPCB project area

None within 5km radius of the Defense installations quarry project area None within 5km radius of the Archeological Features quarry project area None within 5km radius of the quarry Nearest Forests project area Nearest streams/ rivers/ water bodies Abandoned Quarry Pond, 20m, SE

None within 5km radius of the quarry Notified Industrial Area project area CRZ Area Not in CRZ Area

4.(v) EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE The existing infrastructure around the project site includes tarred roads, electricity supply from Kerala Electricity Board, storm water drains along the roads.

4. (VI) CLIMATIC DATA

The average total rainfall of the district is around 2952mm. The district has more or less the same climatic conditions prevalent elsewhere in the State viz. dry season from December to February and hot season from March to May, the South-West monsoon from June to September and the North East monsoon from October to December. The average temperature is 32°C and the average relative humidity is 75% recorded.

Climate data for Malappuram, Kerala Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Average high 32.0 32.9 34.0 33.8 32.7 29.3 28.1 28.7 29.7 30.3 31.1 31.4 31.17 °C (°F) (89.6) (91.2) (93.2) (92.8) (90.9) (84.7) (82.6) (83.7) (85.5) (86.5) (88) (88.5) (88.1) Average low 21.8 22.8 24.4 25.4 25.1 23.5 22.8 23.3 23.3 23.4 23.1 21.9 23.4 °C (°F) (71.2) (73) (75.9) (77.7) (77.2) (74.3) (73) (73.9) (73.9) (74.1) (73.6) (71.4) (74.1) Average 2,952 1 9 16 101 253 666 830 398 233 281 140 24 precipitation (116. (0.04) (0.35) (0.63) (3.98) (9.96) (26.22) (32.68) (15.67) (9.17) (11.06) (5.51) (0.94) mm (inches) 21) Source: Climate-Data.org[4]

4.(vii) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE Table 6 : Social Infrastructure Details

Name Distance from Sl. quarry No 1 Railway Station - Nilambur 25 Km -NE

2 Nearest Airport–Calicut 40 Km -SW International Airport 3 Nearest Police station-Areekode 15 Km -SW 4 Nearest fire station- Areekode 15 Km -SW 5 Nearest place of worship- 0.5Km Vezhakode 6 Nearest Human Settlement- 105 m

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 5. (i) PLANNING CONCEPT

The mining will be done by open cast semi-mechanized method of mining. The bench height and width will be maintained 5 m. Excavated material is transported to the crusher unit available near the complex for further processing. The proposed mine will have capacity to produce 50,000 MTA of building stone. It will be used for construction of buildings & roads. Mineral will be transported by trucks / tippers to the end users. The production and development plan of the project is attached as Plate 7

5.(ii) POPULATION PROJECTION About 12 Persons of employees proposed for the quarrying operation. Most of the person will be sourced from neighboring villages. Thus there will be no increase in population due to the project.

5.(III) ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL) The mine site has its own approach road and well connected to the nearest public road / highway, which will help in commutation of workers and transportation of minerals. As such there is no major infrastructure facilities planned in this project and does not call for importance. The main mining site and secondary access road will be kept in a sufficient condition to allow access.

On the basis of the site visit, the infrastructure demand in the nearby villages will be assessed on the basis of need and priority. Job opportunities are limited and newer avenues of skill development for income generation are required. 6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.(i) INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA) The project site area is not located in an industrial area. The project is a mining project and is site specific.

6.(ii) RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA)

As the local person will be given priority in employment, no permanent residential area / housing is proposed only labour sheds are provided within the complex.

6.(iii) GREEN BELT

0.4137Ha.area earmarked for safety barrier shall be used for green belt development by planting around 400 saplings of local species (Tamarind, Casuareena, Nelli, Bamboo).The main aim of the green belt development is to restore the ecosystem by designing the green cover with the same native species. During Conceptual stage an area of 1.0777 ha will be back filled and reclaimed using some shrubs like rose plants, jasmine plants, pineapple plants, kuttikurumulak, etc which will lead to economic and ecological development of the quarry area

6.(iv) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE The Social Infrastructure facility available around the site is provided at Table above

6.(v) CONNECTIVITY (TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ROAD / RAIL / METRO /WATER WAYS ETC.) The site is very well connected by road network to the mine, district headquarter and to the nearest towns. The area is self sufficient to cater the needs of the project.

6.(vi) DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE AND SUPPLY OF WATER)

The water required for the project will be sourced from the storm water reservoir and from well. The drinking water to a tune of 1 KLD will be sourced from the open outside the lease area. 6.(vii) SEWERAGE SYSTEM

The sewage to a tune of 0.80 KL will be generated daily from the mine office will be diverted to the septic tank followed by soak pit.

6.(viii) INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT There will be no industrial waste generation due to proposed project.

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)

7.(i) POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/ STATE) IN RESPECT OF THE

Identified Corporate Social Responsibility The Socio - Economic expert conducted need assessment study in Urangattiri Village and identified Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the project proponent. The identified CSR activities are given below. 1. EDUCATION ‹ A. The project can support in construction of a toilet for Miladi Badal School in Urangattiri Village, Ward 5

Particulars Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense construction of a toilet 50,000 Non Recurring Total 50,000

2. HEALTH A. The project can provide medical aid to 5 people from economically back ward family in Urangattiri Village. To get the aid the person should have a recommendation letter from medical officer of PHC. Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense Medical aid 10*5000 50000 Non-Recurring Total 50,000

3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. The project can provide raw materials for the maintenance of houses for the economically back ward families. Particulars Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense Raw materials for 20,000 Non-Recurring Houses Total 20,000