SAVUDU QUARRY S.F.NO: 272 (2.77.0Ha), 285(2.18.0Ha Out of 2.93.0 Ha) , Karapidagai South village, Taluk, District,

Quarry lease area – 4.95.0Ha Savudu Production –44550m3/ for 11 Months

FORM -1, PREFEASIBILITY REPORT, MINING PLAN

APPLICANT Thiru.S.Ranjithkumar, Site Engineer, Annai Infra Developers Private Ltd., SDS Enclave,Flat No7, 4th Floor, Opp Dr.Sathyamoorthy, Hospital Road, 2/5, Perunthurai Road, Erode-638011.

PREPARED BY R.RAJASEKAR M.Sc., Recognized Qualified Person RQP/CNN/264/2015/A Cuddalore-606 105. CONTENTS

S.No. Particulars Page No

1. Form -1

2. Prefeasibility Report

3. Letter from District Collector, Nagapattinam to produce Approved Mining

Plan and Environmental Clearance from DEIAA.

4. Mining Plan Approved Letter from Department of Geology and Mining,

Nagapattinam

5. Approved Mining Plan FORM -1

Form-1, Prefeasibility Report , Mining Plan for Savudu, S.F.No.272 (2.77.0Ha), 285(2.18.0Ha Out of 2.93.0Ha ) in Karapidagai South Village, , , Tamil Nadu of Thiru.S.Ranjithkumar, (Extent – 4.95.0Ha). FORM – I Thiru.S.Ranjithkumar (I) Basic Information

S.No Item Detail 1 Name of the project/s Savudu Quarry project.

2 S.No. in the schedule 1 (a) 3 Proposed capacity/area/length Savudu for = 4 4 5 5 0 M3 /tonnage to be handled /command Extent = 4.95.0 Hectares. area/lease area /number of wells to be drilled. 4 New/Expansion/Modernization New quarry 5 Existing Capacity/Area etc. Nil

6 Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ B2 7 Does it attract the general condition? If No. It doesn’t attract any items mentioned Yes, please specify. in the general conditions 8 Does it attract the specific condition? If No. It doesn’t attract the specific Yes, please specify. Conditions Location: Plot/Survey/Khasra No. 272 (2.77.0Ha), 285(2.18.0Ha Out of 2.93.0 Ha )

9 Village Karapidagai South Taluk Kilvelur District Nagapattinam District Tamilnadu 10 Nearest railway station/airport along Velankanni– 14km with distance in kms Thanjavurr– 80 km 11 Nearest Town, city, district Town - Nagapattinam – 25kms Headquarters along with distance in city - Nagapattinam 25 kms kms. – District - Nagapattinam –25 kms

12 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Village - Karapidagai South Municipal Corporation, Local body Union - Karapidagai South (complete postal addresses with Taluk - Kilvelur telephone nos. to be given) District - Nagapattinam

Name of the applicant Thiru.S.RANJITHKUMAR 14 Registered Address Site Engineer, Annai Infra Developers Private Ltd., SDS Enclave,Flat No7, 4th Floor, Opp .Dr.Sathyamoorthy Hospital Road, 2/5,Perunthurai Road, Erode-638011. Address for correspondence: Same as above Name Thiru.S.Ranjithkumar Designation (Owner/Partner /CEO) CEO

15 Address Same as above Pin code 638011 E-mail Telephone No. 9600986599 Fax No. Nil 16 Details of Alternative Sites examined, if There is no alternative site examined as the project is site Any. Location of these sites should be specific. shown on a topo sheet. 17 Interlinked Projects There is no inter linked projects 18 Whether separate application of There is no inter linked projects Interlinked project has been submitted? 19 If yes, date of submission Does not arise 20 If no, reason Since the project involves rough stone Operation only, there is no interlinked projects.

Whether the proposal involves (i)The project doesn’t attract the Forest approval/clearance under: if yes, (Conservation) Act 1980. There is no Forest land 21 details of the same and their status to be involved within the quarry lease applied area given. (ii) There is no wild life with in 10 km radius from the i. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? project site area under the Wildlife (protection) ii. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? Act1972. iii. The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991? (iii) The quarry is located 10 km away from Bay of Bengal. Hence, the project doesn’t attract the C.R.Z. Notification, 1991.

Whether there is any Government Nil 22 Order/Policy relevant/ relating to the site. 23 Forest Land involved ( hectares) No Forest land is involved in the core zone.

Whether there is any litigation pending 24 against the project and/or land in which the project is propose to be set up? No litigation is pending with court as against this a) Name of the Court project. b) Case No. c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project. (II) Activity

Construction, Operation or De-commissioning of the Project Involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate Confirmation No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change No The proposed project is made exclusive for quarrying in land use, land cover or Savudu. The ultimate pit will be used as water topography including increase in reservoir. The quarry lease is requested for a period of intensity of land use (with 1 year. respect to local land use plan)

1.2 Clearance of existing land, Not required, since the project is dry, vacant, Vegetation and buildings? uncultivable area, few shrubs and weeds. No No permanent structures like pumping schemes, bridges and buildings, So there is no need o f Clearance of existing lands. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? No The. total quarrying activity is proposed to be carried out within the quarry lease applied area and hence there is no proposal for the creation of new land uses.

1.4 Pre-construction investigations No There are no previous investigations because the E.g. bore houses, soil testing? Savudu is available from the surface itself. 1.5 Construction works? yes Office building will be constructed in the quarry lease hold area. 1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition work is involved.

1.7 Temporary sites used for No No temporary site for construction works is involved. construction works or housing of . construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, No There will not any high rise buildings. structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or 1.9 Undergroundexcavations works including No No underground working is involved. mining or tunnelling? 1.10 Reclamation works? No There is no proposal for backfilling. The quarrying operation will be performed to exploit the entire reserves.

1.11 Dredging? No There is no scope for dredging

1.12 Offshore structures? No There is no such activities involved

1.13 Production and Manufacturing Yes Savudu production 11month =44550 m3 and there is Process no manufacturing process here.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or Yes Savudu Production for 11month =44550 m³ Materials? And there is no manufacturing process here. 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of yes No storage occurs as all the material solid waste or liquid effluents? excavated is loaded and transported to end users

1.16 Facilities for long term housing No As the entire reserves should be used, there is no of operational workers? solid waste or liquid effluents..

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic No The proposed project is for a period of 11month During construction or where local people will be employed and there is no operation? scope for long term housing for workers.

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or No The existing road is adequate. It will be properly re other transport infrastructure laid or strengthened. including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

1.19 Closure or diversion of existing No Not required. Transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission No This project will not cause any changes lines or pipelines? to the existing traffic movement

1.21 Impoundment, damming, No The project doesn’t involve diversion of culverting, realignment or other transmission or pipe lines changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? 1.22 Stream crossings? No The project does not involve impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes. 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water No There is no stream crossing within the Form ground or surface waters? proposed area

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the No About 2.5 KLD water will be used for dust land surface affecting drainage or suppression, green belt and domestic sanitary needs. run-off? 1.25 Transport of personnel or No No changes in the water bodies or the land surface Materials for construction, under this project. operation or de commissioning?

1.26 Long-term dismantling or No No dismantling, De-commissioning or Decommissioning or restoration restoration works required or planned works?

1.27 Ongoing activity during No No such type of activities involved in the decommissioning which could project have an impact on the environment?

1.28 Influx of people to an area in Yes Considering the small magnitude of the operation of either temporarily or the employment of locals mainly, no major influx of permanently? the people will happen. 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No introduction of any species is involved 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic No As the area is devoid of any vegetation and habitation, diversity? there is no loss of any native species.

1.31 Any other actions? No None

2. Use of Natural resources for Construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

Yes/ Details there of (with approximate quantities S.No. Information/checklist No /rates, wherever possible) with source of confirmation information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or Yes Poramboke Land of 4.95.0hectares. agricultural land (ha)

2.2 Water (expected source & Yes About 2.5 KLD water will be used for dust competing users) unit: KLD suppression, green belt and domestic sanitary needs.

Drinking & Domestic 0.750 KLD Purposes (in KLD) Dust Suppression (in KLD) 1.500 KLD Green belt (in KLD) 0.250 KLD Total 2.500 KLD

2.3 Minerals (MT) Savudu production for 11 Month =44550 m³

Yes 2.4 Construction material –stone, No Not applicable as no major construction is aggregates, Sand /soil (expected involved. source – MT)

2.5 Forest and Timber (Source-MT) No Nil

2.6 Energy including electricity and Yes Diesel will be utilized for Tippers and loaders. fuels (source, competing users) Unit: Electricity will be used only for administrative fuel (MT), energy (MW) and other buildings.

2.7 Any other natural resources (use No No other resource used appropriate standard units) 3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate confirmation No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

3.1 Use of substances or materials, No No hazardous materials used in this project. which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies)

3.2 Changes in occurrence of No Not envisaged disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. Yes Welfare of the people will get improved by changing living conditions? due to the employment generation activities of this project 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people No The project does not affect Vulnerable group who could be affected by the like hospital patients, children etc. project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes No No other cause envisaged

4. Production of solid wastes during operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

No Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate confirmation No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine Yes There is no waste material as the entire reserves will wastes be used.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and No Not applicable. or commercial wastes) 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per No No hazardous waste is generated in this project. Hazardous Waste Management Rules) 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No No industrial process is undertaken and no waste envisaged.

4.5 Surplus product No No Surplus product developed.

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge No No sewage sludge or other sludge generated by this from effluent treatment project activity.

4.7 Construction or demolition No No construction or demolition wastes wastes Generated

4.8 Redundant machinery or No No machinery is left redundant equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or other No There is no contaminated soil or other materials material noticed in the area

4.10 Agricultural wastes No No agricultural waste envisaged

4.11 Other solid wastes No Solid waste will be used for foundation purpose towards construction work.

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

S.No Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with confirmation approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil Yes Only major quantities of gaseous pollutants due fuels from stationary or mobile to operation of diesel operated machineries like sources hydraulic excavator, transport vehicles etc. But this will be controlled through proper effective remedial measures and proper environmental management plan.

5.2 Emissions from production Yes Low emission of gases from the processes Hydraulic excavators.

5.3 Emissions from materials handling Yes Normal standard Emission of including storage or transport Gases from the vehicles while transporting the materials as certified by the Regional Transport officer while on Road.

5.4 Emissions from Construction No No construction activities are planned. activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odours from handling of Yes There will be some dust emanation while loading materials including mining materials, and transporting the Savudu. Spraying of water sewage and waste will control the dust.

5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Savudu quarrying doesn’t produce any hazardous waste 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in No No incineration of solid waste or open air (e.g. slash materials, materials construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources No There are no emissions from other Sources. 6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.No Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with Approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. Yes The sound produced during vehicle movement engines, ventilation plant, crushers only will be under permissible limit. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes No There is no processing plant involved

6.3 From construction or demolition No No construction or demolition work envisaged 6.4 From blasting or piling No Blasting is not required in this project. Quarrying Savudu is by excavators only.

6.5 From construction or operational Yes Noise generation will be from excavator and traffic tippers. It should be maintained less than 85dB as prescribed by DGMS 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No No lighting or cooling system required 6.7 From any other sources No No Nil

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S.No Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with confirmation Approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

7.1 From handling, storage, use or No There will be no spillage of spillage of hazardous materials Hazardous materials during quarrying.

7.2 From discharge of sewage or other No No sewage or disposal of effluents to water or the land effluents or waste (expected mode and place of discharge)

7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted Yes No emission except fuel gases from the moving to air into the land or into water vehicles.

7.4 From any other sources No There is no other source

7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up No There is no scope for long term of pollutants in the environment built up of pollutants in this project from these sources? 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect

Human health Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with Approximate or the confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with environments source of information data

8.1 From explosions, spillages, As there is no blasting in the Savudu quarry, there fires etc from storage, No is no possible of spillages or fires from any handling, use or production hazardous substances of hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes Mines safety precautionswill be followed Yes while Quarrying. The labours will be provided with safety equipments. No unauthorised persons will be allowed inside the quarry while working in the quarry face.

8.3 Could the project be affected Quarry operation will not beAffected during rainy by natural disasters causing No season. A 5HP diesel pump will be utilised for environmental damage (e.g. dewatering the rain water and the labours will be floods, earthquakes, provided with employment. landslides, cloudburst etc)?

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

S.No Information/Chec Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate klist confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data The quarrying of boulders will not have any 9.1 Lead to development of impact on Environment. No housing supporting. Utilities, ancillary development or extractive industries or supply development or development industries involved in this project. stimulated by the project which could have impact on the Yes environment e.g.: • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) • housing development • extractive industries • supply industries • other

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which Yes After excavation the excavated area will be used as could have an impact on the water reservoir and this will enable to increase the environment ground water potentiality in the nearby areas.

9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes It will not set such precedent 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to No No such effects will occur proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

(III) Environmental Sensitivity

S.No Areas Name/ Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Identity Proposed project location boundary

1 Areas protected under No There is no Ecological landscape,Cultural or other international conventions, related value areas in 500 m radius. national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

2 Areas which are important or No There are no sensitive biospheres, national parks, sensitive for ecological reasons - sanctuaries, reserve forest in 500m radius from proposed Wetlands, watercourses or other project site. No Coastal zone is located in the nearby water bodies, coastal zone, area. Bay of Bengal lies more than 10kms. biospheres, mountains, forests

3 Areas used by protected, No Nil important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or No Nil. underground waters 5 District, National boundaries No Nil

6 Routes or facilities used by the No Nil public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

7 Defence installations No Nil.

8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Directio Village Distance Population n in Kms North Karapidagai ½ km 300 South East Vettaikaraniru 1km 500 Populatio ppu n South Kovilpathu 1km 300 300 West Thalainayar 2km 500 500

9 Areas occupied by sensitive man- No Nil made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) 10 Areas containing important, high No There is no high quality or scarce resources s u c h as quality or scarce Resources g r o u n d w a t e r resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, a n d r a r e (ground water resources, surface m i n e r a l s n e a r t h e site. resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals)

11 Areas already subjected to No This area is not already subjected to any pollution or pollution or environmental environmental damages. damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard No None. Area is not prone of earthquake, floods etc. which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

“I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.”

Date: Place:

Signature of Project Proponent\Applicant Signature of Recognized Qualified Person.

Thiru.S.Ranjithkumar PREFEASIBILITY REPORT

Form-1, Prefeasibility Report, Mining Plan for Savudu, S.F.Nos – 272 (2.77.0Ha), 285(2.18.0Ha Out of 2.93.0Ha), Karapidagai South Village, Kilvelur Taluk, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu of Thiru.S.Ranjithkumar (Extent –4.95.0). PREFEASIBILITY REPORT FOR QUARRYING SAVUDU

Over an Extent of 4.95.0 Hectares in S.F. Nos. 272 (2.77.0Ha), 285(2.18.0Ha Out of 2.93.0) of Karapidagai

South Village, Kilvelur Taluk, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This project is for quarrying of Savudu (Mining of Minor minerals) deposit as permitted by the District

Collector, Nagapattinam in S.F. Nos. 272 (2.77.0Ha), 285(2.18.0Ha Out of 2.93.0), Karapidagai South Village,

Kilvelur Taluk, Nagapattinam District,

The quarry permission has granted by the District Collector, Nagapattinam district vide his letter Rc. No.

Rc.No. 15/G&M/2017,Dated:23.05.2017.Poramboke Land for quarrying Savudu under Rule 7 of Tamil Nadu

Minerals Conservation and Development Rule, 1959 and approved by the Assistant Director of Dept. of Geology and Mining, Nagapattinam vide letter Rc.No. 46/ (G&M)/2017, Dt.26.05.2017.

The location of the applied area:

There is a Main road leading to Nagapattinam–Velankanni =10 kms Velankanni – Karapidagai South =14 Kms Karapidagai South - Quarry Site = ½ Km The quarry site is located South of Karapidagai South Village.

District District Panchayat/ Taluk Village S.F.Nos Extent in union hectares

Tamil Nagapattinam Karapidagai Kilvelur Karapidagai 272 2.77.0 Nadu South South 285 2.18.0

Total = 4.95.0 Ha 2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION The area applied for lease in Poramboke Land Savudu Quarry.

As Per EIA Notification and subsequent amendments, the proposed quarry falls under ‘B2’ category which required environmental Clearance from District Environmental Impact Assessment Authority. The entire quantity of Savudu will utilize for Construction propose within the District of Tamilnadu

(i) Identification of project and project proponent. In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/letter of intent should be given.

Project proponent : Thiru.S.Ranjithkumar District of the proponent : Company Address : Site Engineer, Annai InfraDevelopers Private Ltd., SDS Enclave, Flat No7, 4th Floor, Opp .Dr.Sathyamoorthy Hospital Road, 2/5, Perunthurai Road, Erode-638011. Copy of Mining Plan is enclosed. Copy of Mining lease letter issued by the District Collector Rc.No. 15/G&M/2017,Dated:23.05.2017. Enclosed in the Mining Plan (ii) Brief description of nature of project: The Savudu quarry lies over an extent of 4.95.0 Hectares in S.F. Nos. 272 (2.77.0Ha), 285(2.18.0Ha Out of 2.93.0 ) in Karapidagai South Village, Kilvelur Taluk, Nagapattinam District Area falls in Latitude : N 10°33'48.38" Longitude : E 79°49'32.43" Toposheet = NC44-5

No Vegetation is noted in the lease applied area. Type of Mining: Open Cast Mining method of semi mechanised mining without drilling and blasting will be applied to quarrying. Mode of quarrying: This quarrying operation is by using excavators and tippers are proposed for quarrying. ii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region:

The project will provide direct and indirect employment and there by improve the economic standard of people in the surrounding villages.

After quarrying the entire reserves the mined out area will be used as water reservoir of this area. As it is going to be used as water reservoir, no need of reclamation or back filling. (IV) Demand - Supply Gap The demand for Savudu depends upon the requirement of local market.

(V) Export Possibility The export possibility does not arise; Since Lessee would like to use this entire quantity of Savudu for domestic market (VI) Domestic Export / Markets The applicant would like to sell out the entire Savudu materials to the nearby Consumers. (vii) Employment g e n e r a t i o n ( direct a n d i n d i r e c t ) d u e t o t h e project. The following man power is proposed for quarrying Savudu during the two years period to achieve the proposed production and to comply the provisions of the Government norms.

1. Skilled Operator 1 No. Mechanic 1 No. 2. Semi – skilled Driver 1 No 3. Unskilled Musdoor / Labours 2 Nos Cleaners 1 Nos Office Boy 1 No 4. Management & Supervisory staff 1 No. Total = 8Nos

Safety equipments to be provided for the persons employed in the mines. 1. Nose Mask 2. Ear Plug for machine operators and drillers 3. Safety shoes as specified by Director General of Mines Safety Employment of child labour will be strictly prohibited in the mines. The applicant has given Notary Affidavit for Non employment of child labour directly or indirectly while operating the mine and the Affidavit is enclosed. 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (i) Type of project interlinked and interdependent projects, if any.

This project is located in Karapidagai South Village, Kilvelur taluk, Nagapattinam District It is mandatory to obtain environmental clearance for all mining project irrespective of mining area as per the order of the Honourable Supreme Court of in I.A.No.12-/13/2011 in S.L.P.No. 19628-19629 of 2009 etc., dated: 27.02.2012, the Ministry of Environmental and Forest Office Memorandum dated: 2 . 8 .12.2013 clearance has to be obtained for Minor Minerals from the District Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, Tamil Nadu. As per above order all projects less than 25 hectares falls in ‘B2’ Category of Schedule 1 (a). The extent of this lease area is 4.95.0hectares, and falls in ‘B2’ Category of Schedule 1

(ii) Location Nagapattinam–Velankanni =10 kms Velankanni – Karapidagai South =14 Kms Karapidagai South - Quarry Site = ½ Km The quarry site is located south of Karapidagai South Village.

(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site. This is a mining project, which is site specific due to availability of mineral. Hence the site cannot be shifted. Opencast Semi Mechanised mining without drilling and blasting will be applied to quarrying. The quarry site is considered on the availability of deposits. (IV) Size or magnitude of operation Targeted production of quarrying Savudu will be 44550m³ a period for one year by open cast mechanised mining method. (v) Project description with Process Details Mining Process Details 1. No bench is required as proposed depth is only 0.9m from Ground Profile for quarrying the Savudu. 2. The applicant should maintain a safety distance of 7.5m &10m meters to the adjacent lands.

The following quantity of Savudu for the given year is as follows. PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

L W D Volume Year (m) (m) (m) m3 246.26 201 0.9 44550 11 Months TOTAL 44550 Proposed Production of : 44550 m3 No of working days for : 275 days No of lorry loads per Day : 28 lorry loads (57 Units / day)

Sequence of Mining Operation (Opencast Mechanised Mining)

DEMARCATION OF LEASE AREA

SITE PREPARATION

LOADING THE SAVUDUBY EXCAVATORS AND DIRECTLY LOADED INTO TIPPERS / TRUCKS

Proposed method of mining: Opencast shallow mining, without drilling and blasting Removal of over burden There is no overburden. Savudu is available from the surface itself. a) Mining Opencast shallow mining, without drilling and blasting b) Loading equipment Hydraulic excavators are used for loading purpose and loaded by tippers. (c) Transportation` Transportation by Trucks/ tippers directly f r o m t h e m i n i n g a r e a . (VI) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final product/s, mode of transport of raw material and finished products. This is a mining project for mining of Savudu and so no need of raw material except utility items like fuel and lubricants Diesel, oil and water for drinking and utilities. The Product will be natural. No stocking is required or permitted anywhere either inside the lease area. (vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project. The Savudu will be despatched to nearby construction units.

(VIII) Availability of water its source, energy/power requirement and source. During initial working mineral water will be provided to labour. For water sprinkling and green belt area water tanker is provided. For permanent solution a bore well will be drilled near the office room to care take drinking water, water sprinkling and for green belt. (ix) Quantity of waste to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management/disposal. There is no liquid / solid waste generated while quarrying the Savudu. (x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose. As per the order of the Honourable Supreme Court of India in I.A.No. 12-/13/2011 in S.L.P.No. 19628- 19629 of 2009 etc., dated: 27.02.2012 and the Ministry of Environment and Forest Office Memorandum dated: 18.05.2012 clearance has to be obtained for mining of Minor Minerals from the District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Tamil Nadu. Form I and Pre-Feasibility report is required to get Environmental Clearance for the project from DEAC. EIA Report identifies all of the issues and technical requirements of a proposed operation, with particular attention to potential Environmental, Health and Safety, Social and Economic Impacts. The purpose of EIA is to ensure the protection and conservation of the environment and natural resources including human health aspects against uncontrolled development. The long-term objective is to ensure a sustainable economic development that meets present needs without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs. EIA is an important tool in the integrated environmental management approach. The aim of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to enable the approving authority, the public, local and central government and the developer to properly consider the potential environmental consequences of a proposal, and to make recommendations to reduce the environmental consequences if necessary. It is important to provide sufficient information for the approving authority to make a decision on whether to approve a proposal and if so, under what conditions. The EIA provides the basis for sound ongoing environmental management. 4. SITE ANALYSIS (i) Connectivity: Nagapattinam–Velankanni =10 kms Velankanni – Karapidagai South =14 Kms Karapidagai South - Quarry Site = ½ Km The quarry site is located South of Karapidagai South Village.

(ii) Land form, land use and land ownership.

Present Area (Hect) Sl. No. Description

1. Mining Area Nil 2. Mine Roads Nil Total = 4.95.0Ha area applied for mining lease is a gentle Flat plain terrain. The area is covered with Sa vud u. No vegetation is noted in this area. Necessary infra structure will be provided in the lease hold area. First aid, sanitation facilities will be provided in the office building. Afforestation will also provide on the boundary barrier as the green belt area. The lease area is a Poramboke Land and the project proponent Thiru.S.Ranjithkumar was the highest bidder and he is the lease holder until the lease period. (iii) Topography: The area applied for mining lease is a gentle plain terrain .The area is covered with Savudu. No vegetation is noted in this area. (iv) Existing land use pattern agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies including area under CRZ: shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the forest, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies( distance from the HFL of the river), CRZ. In case of notified industrial area, a copy of the gazette notification should be given. (v) Existing infrastructure: There is no existing infrastructure available in the site. The entire requisite infrastructure required for mining shall be developed. An office room and rest room is going to be built. A well equipped first aid facility will be maintained. Extent of Mechanization The working will be by Opencast, shallow mining without drilling and blasting. Loading of S a v u d u i n the quarry will be done by JCB. (VI) Soil classification: The entire Savudu will be transported to the end users and hence, there is no waste generated during the quarrying operation. (vii) Climatic data from Secondary Sources: The climate of the area is tropical and the annual rainfall is about 8 00mm during North -East monsoon. Temperature From the middle of February, temperature increases steadily. In May which is usually the hottest month in 0 0 the interior, the mean daily maximum temperature rises to 20 to 40 degree Celsius and during winter period it 0 0 drops to 18 to 25 C. The weather is quite hot in May and June and the maximum temperature sometimes reaches 40°Celsius. With the onset of the southwest monsoon by the end of May or beginning of June, there is some drop in temperature. Humidity The relative humidity in general, during the year, is between 55 and 65 percent in the region of the project area, except during the northeast monsoon season, when it is over 65 per cent. Cloudiness During the months of April and May, the skies become heavily clouded and threatening in the afternoons on many days when thunderstorms follow. In the southwest and northeast monsoon seasons, the sky is heavily clouded or overcast. Winds Generally light to moderate in strength and NW-SW and vice-versa. Between May and September winds are mainly north westerly or westerly From October to February winds are mainly north easterly or northerly Rainfall Main rainy season is from October to the middle of January. November is generally the rainiest month. The average rain fall in the in the region of the project area is 800mm to 900mm per annum during North- East Monsoon (viii) Social infrastructure: There is no village available in the lease area. So inhabitants do not required any rehabilitation. On t he co ntr ar y ne a r b y v i l l a ge r s e a r n l i ve l i ho o d by working in mine. 5. PLANNING BRIEF (i) Planning concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) Town and country planning/development authority classification. It is Opencast, shallow mining without drilling and blasting project. The mine is proposed to run for a period of Three Months. No bench is required as proposed depth is only 1m for quarrying the Savudu (ii) Population Projection

Direction Village Distance Population in Kms North Karapidagai South ½ km 300

East Vettaikaraniruppu 1km 500 South Kovilpathu 1km 300 West Thalainayar 2km 500

(iii) Present land use planning (break up along with green belt etc). Sl. Present Area (Hect) Description No. 1. Savudu Working 4.95.0 Ha 2. Water storage - Total = 4.95.0Ha

(iv)Assessment of infrastructure demand (physical & social): Physical Infrastructure The road facility is already available which shall be used and maintained. The labour requirement i s t a k e n f r o m t h e n e a r e s t v i l l a g e . Other r e q u i s i t e infrastructure as transport of mine labours is available by way of jeep and two-wheeler. Medical facility is available for first aid at project site. Government Dispensary is available nearest to ML area at ½ Kms in Karapidagai South. Rest room to meet the demand of shelter and office room for project management will be built in the project area. The tippers Lorries will convey the mined Savudu outside the quarry site to the end users. General safety precaution will be taken as per mining practice Access Roads Access roads from the main road to the quarry site to a length of 2km from Karapidagai South are available for transport facilities. Access roads will be restored to pre-quarry conditions or better condition. Usage of public road for transport shall be done as per approved Practices. Social Infrastructure This project is providing employment for villagers and shopkeepers, mechanic, drivers, local labour and transporter. Proper safety measures will be taken for the safety of the workers by providing helmets, hand gloves, masks and first aid facilities. (v) Amenities/facilities: As the workers are from nearby villages, the shelter room with toilet facilities & the first aid room will be built in proposed building. Water required for drinking purpose is available by the water tankers from nearby area. Power is available at proximity. First aid box with all necessary materials will be kept all time in the office for use as and when required. 6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCUTRE (i) Industrial area (processing area): No processing unit is required, as the Savudu Material can be directly consumed by the end user. An office-cum-store will be built at mine site. A thatched shelter room with toilet facilities & the first aid facilities will be built. (ii) Residential area (non processing area): Not applicable, local personnel will be employed and so no residential area is proposed. (iii) Greenbelt: Afforestation will be on the primary of the lease boundary. (iv) Social infrastructure: This project is providing employment for villager’s shopkeepers, mechanic, drivers, transporters etc. The lessee will be responsible for social benefits like water, health care measures. Plantation done will improve environmental conditions in the area and aesthetic beauty of the area. Positive community relationship proposed will be adopted by following methods: Care will be taken to ensure Mining Industrial Traffic not degrading public roads or jeopardize public safety Consulting with local people in a sincere manner Protecting drinking water and all water sources Minimize visual impacts to the landscape Minimize disruption of local footpaths and public areas Mine Supervisor and Workers will be aware and at all times meet the following requirements: Usage of Personal Protective equipments Necessary signage at mine access point Gates, Fences, Signs (Or) other barriers to ensure the mine site is secured against unauthorized and / or accidental entry Ensure the mine site is not used for any other purpose other than mining Drinking water management (source & supply of water): PROPOSAL FOR WATER MANAGEMENT Details Source Provision quantity/day

A Drinking water Initially drinking water will be supplied from water supplier vendor. For permanent solution a bore well will be drilled near the office area for providing drinking water 0.500KLD B Dust Suppression- water sprinkling Water tanker on hired basis 1.500 KLD C From the water tanker and the bore well Green belt 0.250 KLD Water storage in tub near working area D Domestic 0.250 KLD

TOTAL 2.5KLD The labours will be provided with drinking water for the persons employed in the quarry. Initially mineral water will be provided by purchasing from markets and for permanent solution a bore well will be drilled to provide water supply and for water sprinkling. (vii) Sewage system: No sewage will be generated from this project. There is no Sewage System available in the Mining proposed area. (viii) Industrial waste management: There is no industrial waste. Since this project is mining.

Sources of Air Pollution

S.No. Activities in Mines Air Pollutants

1 Haul Road Permissible limit

2 Transportation Permissible limit

For safety purpose while drilling wet drilling method will be adopted for the suppression of dust. The haul roads will be made water sprinkling during transportation. Air Pollution Control Measures Air or Dust expected to be generated from hauling roads, places of excavation etc., will be suppressed by periodical wetting of land by water spraying.

Mine Drainage From the study of the adjacent wells, the ground water table is ranging from 20m onwards.

Noise Levels Quarrying of Savudu will be carried by without drilling and blasting, so that naturally, noise will be very minimum. However, periodical noise level monitoring will be carried out to check the noise level in and around the quarry site.

Vibration Levels No vibration in the case of Savudu quarrying.

(ix) Solid waste management: No solid waste is generated in the Savudu quarry. 7. REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT PLAN (R&R Plan)

(i) Policy to be adopted (central/District) in respect of the project affected persons including home ousters, land ousters, and landless labours. a) PAP There is no hutment in the lease area. No human being will be displaced from the project area so no person will be affected contrary local people will get job opportunities and better facilities. There is no rehabilitation & resettlement of people is required. b) Mine Closure Once the process of economical extraction of a mine is complete there is need for scientific mine closure which will not only restore ecology and regenerate bio mass but also take into account the socio- economic aspects of such closure. When mining activities are carried out, mining communities get established and closure of the mine means not only loss of jobs but also disruption of community life. At the mine closure, it will be orderly and systematic and so planned as to help the workers and the dependent community to rehabilitate them without undue hardship. The mined out area after closure of mine will be used as a water reservoir.

8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

(i) Likely date of start of operation and likely date of completion The proposed mining operation may commence from and may be completed within 11Months .The mine will be commenced after execution of quarry lease and will be renewed or completed before the expiry date of quarry lease.

(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project.

1. Machinery(Hire) : RS .4,00,000/-

EMP Cost: 1. Drinking water facility : Rs. 20,000/- : 2. Safety kids Rs. 10,000/-

3 Water sprinkling Rs. 30,000/- : 4 Afforestation : Rs. 20,000/-

5 Cost towards charity Rs. 20,000/-

Total : Rs. 1,00,000/-

Total Project Cost : 5 ,00,000/- 9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL RECOMENDATIONS

(i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people including tribal population, if any in the area. Social Benefits:

Mining in the project area will provide employment to nearby villagers. This employment will help in raising the standard of living on the people in the area. The mining activity in this belt will benefit the locals both directly and indirectly. The direct beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the mines as skilled and un-skilled workers. The indirect beneficiaries will be those who open small business to sell goods required by the residents whose “Per Capita income will be enhanced by the mining activity, and thereby their purchasing power. In the long run a lot of social goods are expected in the comparatively backward area when the inhabitants will be able to send their children to school, the change, though slow, is bound to be perceptible.

Financial Benefits: It is clear from the objectives of the project that it will have significant positive impacts since it will: Provide filling material to the society at large. Give a boost to economic development in the region in the long run. Make a significant contribution to the construction and infrastructure sector of India. Management will ensure good production and in turn there will be good revenue to the Government of Tamilnadu and Government of India through taxes. The industry is an asset to the nation. This project is planned keeping in view the above mentioned advantages. The quarrying operations will be carried out scientifically and systematically with an integrated mining plan and mine design may not disturb the environment and ecology of the area.

Date: Place: X

Signature of Project Proponent\Applicant Signature of Recognized Qualified Person.

Thiru.S.Ranjithkumar