KOLAPPURAM ORDINARY EARTH MINING PROJECT Vide Letter of Intent No

PRE- FEASIBILITY REPORT OF KOLAPPURAM ORDINARY EARTH MINING PROJECT vide Letter of Intent No. DOK/1256/M/2016 dated 31-08-2016

Village : Kayyur Taluk : Hosdurg District : Kasaragod State : Kerala

Capacity : 27250 Metric tons Lease Area : 0.4047 hectares Category of Project : B2 Project Cost : Rs. 10 lakhs

Project Proponent

K. BABURAJ S/O KARUNAKARAN MADHUMANDIRAM ARAVANCHAL P.O, KANNUR DISTRICT

PREPARED BY

P.K.BHARATHAN RQP /BNG/212/1005/A

Contents 1.0 Executive Summary ...... 5

2.0 Introduction of the Project / Background Information ...... 5

2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent ...... 5

2.2 Brief Information about the Project ...... 6

2.3 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country or Region ...... 6

2.4 Demands-Supply Gap ...... 6

2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production ...... 7

2.6 Export Possibility ...... 7

2.7 Domestic/ Export Markets ...... 7

2.8 Employment Generation ...... 7

3.0 Project Description ...... 7

3.1 Type of project including interlinked and interdependent project, if any...... 7

3.2 Location (Map showing general location, specific location and project boundary & project site layout) with co-ordinates ...... 8

3.3 Details of alternate sites considered and basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted ...... 10

3.4 Size or magnitude of operation ...... 10

3.5 Project description with process details ...... 10

3.6 Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final products, mode of transport of raw materials and finished products ...... 11

3.7 Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any ...... 11

3.9 Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management ...... 11 2

3.10 Schematic representation of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose ...... 12

4.0 Site Analysis ...... 12

4.1 Connectivity ...... 12

4.2 Land Form, Land use and Land Ownership ...... 13

Details of the lease area are given below: ...... 13

4.3 Topography (along with map) ...... 14

4.4 Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non- agriculture, forest, water bodies (including area under CRZ), shortest distance from the periphery of project to periphery of forest, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive area, water bodies (distance from the HFL of the river), CRZ...... 14

4.5 Existing Infrastructure ...... 15

4.6 Soil Classification ...... 16

4.7 Climatic data from secondary sources ...... 16

4.8 Social Infrastructure available ...... 17

5.0 Planning Brief ...... 17

5.1 Planning Concept (types of industries, facilities, transportation, etc.) Town and Country Planning/ Development authority classification ...... 17

5.2 Population projection ...... 18

5.3 Land use planning (break up along with green belt etc.) ...... 18

5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (physical & Social) ...... 18

5.5 Amenities/ Facilities ...... 19

6.0 Proposed Infrastructure ...... 19

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area) ...... 19 3

6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area) ...... 19

6.3 Green Belt ...... 19

6.4 Social Infrastructure...... 19

6.5 Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/ Rail/ Metro/ Water ways etc.) ...... 20

6.6 Drinking Water Management (Source & supply of water) ...... 20

6.7 Sewerage System ...... 20

6.8 Industrial Waste Management ...... 20

6.9 Solid Waste Management ...... 20

7.0 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan ...... 21

7.1 Policy to be adopted (Central/ State) in respect of the project affected persons including home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers ...... 21

8.0 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates ...... 21

8.1 Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time Schedule for the project) ...... 21

8.2 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project ...... 21

9.0 Analysis of Proposal (Final Recommendations) ...... 22

9.1 Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people including tribal population, if any, in the area ...... 22

1.0 Executive Summary The present proposal is for mining ordinary earth from 0.4047 hectares in Sy. No. 191/1A/1E/15 of Kayyur village, Hosudrg taluk, Kasaragod district. The project proponent has applied for grant of quarrying permit and accordingly the Geologist, District office of the Department of Mining and Geology, Kasaragod has issued a letter of intent (No. DOK/1256/M/2016 dated 31-08-2016) expressing the intention to grant a quarrying permit subject to the condition that the project proponent shall produce approved Mining Plan and Environment Clearance from the District Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA).

(Copy of the letter of intent is appended as Annexure- I)

As per office memorandum No.J-13012/12/2013-1A-II (I) dated 24 th December, 2013 of the Ministry of Environment and Forests all minor mineral mining projects with mining lease area less than 25 hectares, except for river sand mining projects, will be appraised as Category ‘B2’ projects. Total area of the mining project is 0.4047 hectares. As per statutory obligation this project needs Environmental Clearance from DEIAA, Kasaragod. Accordingly submitting Form-1M, Pre-Feasibility Report and approved Mining Plan (approved by the District Geologist, Kasaragod) to the District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Kasaragod for issuing environmental clearance.

2.0 Introduction of the Project / Background Information

2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent The present proposal is for mining ordinary earth from 0.4047 hectares in Sy. No. 191/1A/1E/15 of Kayyur village, Hosudrg taluk, Kasaragod district. The project proponent has applied for grant of quarrying permit and accordingly the Geologist, District office of the Department of Mining and Geology, Kasaragod has issued a letter of intent (No.

DOK/1256/M/2016 dated 31-08-2016) expressing the intention to grant a quarrying permit subject to the condition that the project proponent shall produce approved Mining Plan and Environment Clearance from the District Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA). (Copy of the letter of indent is appended as Annexure- I. The project proponent is K. Baburaj, S/o Karunakaran, Madhumandiram, Aravanchal P.O, Kannur District. The ordinary earth extracted from the site is intended for the reconstruction of railway line between Chervathur and Nileshwar stations in Mangalore- Shornur Section of the Southern Railway (Copy of the contract agreement between Railway authorities and M/s K.K.Builders is appended as Annexure-II). Letter of M/s K.K.Builders addressed to the District Collector, Kasaragod appointing the project proponent for the collection of soil from the project land is appended as Annexure- III.

2.2 Brief Information about the Project The project is proposed for mining of 27250 metric tons of ordinary earth in a year, by opencast semi mechanized method. The mining lease area is 0.4047 hectares. Estimated geological reserve of ordinary earth is 29400 metric tons and mineable reserve is 27250 metric tons.

2.3 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country or Region Although the project is a small one it plays an important role in the development of the country. The ordinary earth extracted from the site is intended for the reconstruction of railway line between Chervathur and Nileshwar stations in Mangalore- Shornur Section of the Southern Railway. The basic objective of the project is the effective utilization of mineral wealth in the country or region.

2.4 Demands-Supply Gap The ordinary earth removed from the project site will be supplied for the reconstruction of railway line between Chervathur and Nileshwar stations in Mangalore- Shornur Section of 6

the Southern Railway.

2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production Needs of the customer is met with satisfactorily through indigenous production of ordinary earth. Import of ordinary earth is not envisaged.

2.6 Export Possibility Project Proponent would like to sale out the mineral in domestic market only.

2.7 Domestic/ Export Markets Project Proponent would like to sale out in domestic market as per requirement. No export is proposed.

2.8 Employment Generation Being a small project employment generation for the project is also comparatively very small. The persons who will be engaged for the conductance of the project are as follows:

Designation No.of posts Work Supervisor 01 Work Assistant 02 JCB Operator 01 JCB Helper 01

3.0 Project Description

3.1 Type of project including interlinked and interdependent project, if any. The ordinary earth mining project is interlinked with reconstruction of railway line between Chervathur and Nileshwar stations of the Mangalore- Shornur section of the Southern 7

Railway. Ordinary earth mined out from the project area is supplied to the contractor engaged in the construction work of railway line.

3.2 Location (Map showing general location, specific location and project boundary & project site layout) with co-ordinates Details of the project area are given below:

State District Taluk Village Survey No. Area in Hectares

Kerala Kasaragod Hosudrg Kayyur 191/1A/1E/15 0.4047

The project site is located at Kolappuram on Muzhakkom- Alanthatta road The area is accessible by motorable roads. From Chervathur, the nearest township located on NH-17 at a distance of 06km., the area is approachable by Chervathur- Kayyur PWD road. From Klayikkode located on Chervathur-Kayyur road travel to Alanthatta via Muzhakkom leads to the area. Nearest railway station is Chervathur which is located on Mangalore- Shornur line at a distance of about 06 km. from the lease area towards south- west. The nearest air port, the Mangalore International Airport, is at a distance of about 100km. towards north of the area.

Location map of the Project area (Google View) is shown below:

Topo Sheet No. with co-ordinates (latitudes and longitudes) of the boundary pillars demarcating the project boundary is given below:

Topo sheet No.48P/3/SE

Project boundary pillars:

Sl.no Latitude Longitude

BP 1 N12o 15’ 3.20” E 75o 11’ 22.03”

BP.2 N12o 15’ 3.45” E 75o 11’ 19.97”

BP.3 N12o 15’ 3.98” E 75o 11’ 20.03”

BP.4 N12o 15’ 5.25” E 75o 11’ 20.67”

BP.5 N12o 15’ 4.99” E 75o 11’ 21.49”

BP.6 N12o 15’ 4.75” E 75o 11’ 21.94”

BP.7 N12o 15’ 4.05” E 75o 11’ 21.99”

BP.8 N12 o 15’ 2.17” E 75o 11’ 19.96”

Location plan is enclosed as Plate- 1

Surface plan showing project boundary with co- ordinates is enclosed as Plate- 2

3.3 Details of alternate sites considered and basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted The proposed ordinary earth mining project area is site specific. No other site is considered for the project.

3.4 Size or magnitude of operation Total area of the project is only 0.4047 hectares. As per the MoEF guidelines the mine comes under ‘B2” category. The mining operation will be carried out by semi mechanized open cast method. Proposed production capacity of the project is 27250 metric tons. Ordinary earth will be worked in 3 benches having 01m. wide and 01m. height.

3.5 Project description with process details The project is for mining ordinary earth from an area of 0.4047 hectares. Semi mechanized opencast mining method is proposed for extraction of ordinary earth. Ordinary earth will be worked in 3 benches having 1m. wide and 1m. height. The project proponent proposes to 10

produce 27250 metric tons of ordinary earth from the mine. Extracted ordinary earth is transported to the construction site of the railway line located between Chervathur and Nileshwar stations.

Development Plan is enclosed as Plate- 3

3.6 Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final products, mode of transport of raw materials and finished products No raw material is required during the mining operations.

3.7 Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any Ordinary earth resource available in the lease area will be mined out completely. Replenishment of resource is not possible. No recycling or reuse of material is envisaged.

3.8 Availability of water, its source, Energy/ power requirement and source No water is required for the mining project. Drinking water requirement of the men at work will be provided by the project proponent satisfactorily. Electric power is not required for the project as the mining process will be undertaken during day time only. Petrol/ diesel and other lubricants required for the machinery and vehicles will be outsourced.

3.9 Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management No waste (liquid or solid) is generated during the course of mining. Ordinary earth mined out as such will be transported out of the project site. As such management of waste is not envisaged.

3.10 Schematic representation of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose According to MoEF directions mining project with lease area <5 hectares are treated as category B2 projects. Schematic representation of the feasibility is as under:

Project concept and site selection

Form-1M, Pre feasibility report, Approved Mining Plan with proposed TOR to MoEF (DEAC)

Scoping of DEAC (site visit by DEAC, if necessary)

Category ‘B2”- EIA not required

Appraisal and recommendation by DEAC

Approval by DEIAA

4.0 Site Analysis

4.1 Connectivity The project site is well connected with road and rail transport. NH-17 is passing along SE side of the area at a distance of about 06 km. The area is accessible by motorable roads. From Chervathur, the nearest township located on NH-17 at a distance of 06km., the area is 12

approachable by Chervathur- Kayyur PWD road. From Klayikkode located on Chervathur- Kayyur road travel to Alanthatta via Muzhakkom leads to the area. Nearest railway station is Chervathur which is located on Mangalore- Shornur line at a distance of about 06 km. from the lease area towards south- west. The nearest air port, the Mangalore International Airport, is at a distance of about 100km. towards north of the area. Chervathur town has all facilities like medical, transport, telecommunication, etc. Telephone facility is available at the mine.

4.2 Land Form, Land use and Land Ownership

Details of the lease area are given below:

State District Taluk Village Survey No. Area in Hectares

Kerala Kasaragod Hosudrg Kayyur 191/1A/1E/15 0.4047

The area forms part of an elevated terrain partly covered with trees, bushes and shrubs. The area in general exhibits a rugged topography formed by small hillocks separated by deep cut valleys. The area is located on the southern slope of a flat topped hillock having maximum elevation of 85m. MSL. The proposed site is at an elevation of 50m. above MSL. The natural drainage of the area is towards south which joins to the Nape Chal a tributary to River Tejaswini (Karyankod Puzha).

Land Use Pattern:

Sl.No. Description Area in Ha

1. Area under Pits -

2. Area under Dumps -

3. Area under reject Dumps -

4. Area under storage of ore -

5. Area under Plantation -

6. Area under Building / shed -

7. Area under Roads -

8. Infrastructure facilities -

9. Area Undisturbed 0.4047 Ha

4.3 Topography (along with map) The area in general exhibits a rugged topography formed by small hillocks separated by deep cut valleys. The area is located on the southern slope of a flat topped hillock having maximum elevation of 85m. MSL. The proposed site is at an elevation of 50m. above MSL. The lease area slopes towards south facilitating drain of rain water towards this direction.

of 85m. MSL. The proposed site is at an elevation of 50m. above MSL. The area slopes towards south. The project area is comparatively devoid of vegetation except wild bushes. In the surrounding areas rubber and coconut trees are seen growing. Proposed break up in land use is given below:

Sl.No. Description Area in Ha

1. Area under Pits -

2. Area under Dumps -

3. Area under reject Dumps -

4. Area under storage of ore -

5. Area under Plantation -

6. Area under Building / shed -

7. Area under Roads -

8. Infrastructure facilities -

9. Area Undisturbed 0.4047 Ha

There is no reserve or protected forest, national park or wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive area within 10km. of the project area.

The natural drainage of the area is towards south which joins to the Nape Chal a tributary to River Tejaswini (Karyankod Puzha).

4.5 Existing Infrastructure The project site is well connected with road and rail transport. NH-17 is passing along SE side of the area at a distance of about 06 km. The area is accessible by motorable roads. 15

From Chervathur, the nearest township located on NH-17 at a distance of 06km., the area is approachable by Chervathur- Kayyur PWD road. From Klayikkode located on Chervathur-Kayyur road travel to Alanthatta via Muzhakkom leads to the area. Nearest railway station is Chervathur which is located at a distance of about 06 km. on Mangalore- Shornur line . Chervathur town has all infrastructure facilities like medical, transport, telecommunication, etc.

4.6 Soil Classification Top soil available in the lease area is laterite soil. Laterite soil is the weathering product of rock in which several course of weathering and mineral transformation take place. This involves removal of bases and substantial loss of combined silica of primary minerals. These soils mainly occur in the midlands and part of lowlands at an elevation of 10 to 100 m. above MSL as a strip between the coastal belt and hilly mid lands. Laterite soils are generally suitable for most of the dry land crops.

4.7 Climatic data from secondary sources The project area and its surroundings suffer humid climate with an oppressive hot season from March to end of May. This is followed by south west monsoon which continues till the end of September. Relative humidity is more during south west monsoon (June to September) and it ranges from 77 to 88%. Humidity is more during morning hours and is less during evening hours. Area experiences heavy rain fall during south west monsoon. Rain due to north east monsoon is experienced by the area during October and November. South west monsoon contributes 70% of the total rain fall. North west monsoon contributes only 30%. Rain fall is considerably less during January to May. Annual average rain fall is 3500mm. Rain fall during July is very heavy.

Average summer temperature is 35oC (95oF) and is experienced during April and May. Average winter temperature is 20oC (68oF) during December and January.

4.8 Social Infrastructure available The project area is well connected to all parts of Kasaragod District by network of motorable roads. NH-17 is passing along SE side of the area at a distance of about 06 km. The area is accessible by motorable roads. From Chervathur, the nearest township located on NH-17 at a distance of 06km., the area is approachable by Chervathur- Kayyur PWD road. From Klayikkode located on Chervathur-Kayyur road travel to Alanthatta via Muzhakkom leads to the area. Nearest railway station is Chervathur which is located on Mangalore- Shornur line at a distance of about 06 km. from the lease area towards south- west. The nearest air port, the Mangalore International Airport, is at a distance of about 100km. towards north of the area. Chervathur town has all facilities like medical, transport, telecommunication, etc.

5.0 Planning Brief

5.1 Planning Concept (types of industries, facilities, transportation, etc.) Town and Country Planning/ Development authority classification The project is for mining ordinary earth from an area of 0.4047 hectares. Semi mechanized opencast mining method is proposed for extraction of ordinary earth. Ordinary earth will be worked in 3 benches having 1m. wide and 1m. height. The project proponent proposes to produce 27250 metric tons of ordinary earth from the mine. Extracted ordinary earth is transported to the construction site of the railway line located between Chervathur and Nileshwar stations.

5.2 Population projection The project site is located in Kayyur- Chemeni Grama Panchayat. Total population of Kayyur- Chemeni Grama Panchayat as on 2001 census is 24615 out of which 11903 male and 12712 female. Density of population is 340/km2. The mine area is not populated and hence mining activity will not affect the population.

5.3 Land use planning (break up along with green belt etc.) The area forms part of an elevated terrain partly covered with trees, bushes and shrubs. The area in general exhibits a rugged topography formed by small hillocks separated by deep cut valleys. The area is located on the southern slope of a flat topped hillock having maximum elevation of 85m. MSL. The proposed site is at an elevation of 50m. above MSL. The natural drainage of the area is towards south which joins to the Nape Chal a tributary to River Tejaswini (Karyankod Puzha). Total area degraded due to mining is 0.4047 H. Depth of the pit resulted due to mining operation will be 03m. The pit developed due to mining will be reclaimed using laterite soil available outside the permit area within the land owned by the permit holder bringing the slope of the mined out land safer. The reclamation programme will be started on completion of mining of ordinary earth to its permissible thickness. Green belt making use of local plants will be provided along the boundary of the project area as well as within the reclaimed portion.

5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (physical & Social) The mining process will be carried out until the permitted quantity of ordinary earth is extracted and transported within the permitted period. The proponent proposes to work the mine only in day shift and production of ordinary earth will be achieved with infrastrutue facilities like JCB and tippers.

5.5 Amenities/ Facilities Being a small project employment generation for the project is also comparatively very small. The project proponent will be providing employment to 04 persons for conductance of the mining. Facilities like drinking water, telephone, etc. will also be provided.

6.0 Proposed Infrastructure Entry near to the project area from Muzhakkom- Alanthatta road is already existing. Formation of mine roads will be carried out by the project proponent for easy mining and transportation of ordinary earth. JCB and tippers will be hired. Further infrastructure is not proposed.

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area) Processing of ordinary earth is not required as the material mined out from the project area is dispatched as such. Hence industrial area/ processing area is not proposed.

6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area) There is no residential area within or adjacent to the project area..

6.3 Green Belt Green belt will be provided along the boundary lines of the project area and on the reclaimed part using local plants.

6.4 Social Infrastructure There are no temples, mosque or any places of worship within a radius of 100 meters of the project area. No residential buildings or shops are located within a radius of 100 meters.

6.5 Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/ Rail/ Metro/ Water ways etc.) The project site is well connected with road and rail transport. NH-17 is passing along SE side of the area at a distance of about 06 km. The area is accessible by motorable roads. From Chervathur, the nearest township located on NH-17 at a distance of 06km., the area is approachable by Chervathur- Kayyur PWD road. From Klayikkode located on Chervathur-Kayyur road travel to Alanthatta via Muzhakkom leads to the area. Nearest railway station is Chervathur which is located on Mangalore- Shornur line at a distance of about 06 km. from the lease area towards south- west. The nearest air port, the Mangalore International Airport, is at a distance of about 100km. towards north of the area. Chervathur town has all facilities like medical, transport, telecommunication, etc.

6.6 Drinking Water Management (Source & supply of water) Being a small mining project outsourced drinking water for the employees will be provided by the project proponent as per requirement.

6.7 Sewerage System No sewage is resulted as a result of the mining operations. Hence sewerage is not provided in the mine area.

6.8 Industrial Waste Management There is no industrial waste produced during the mining process and hence industrial waste management is not proposed.

6.9 Solid Waste Management No solid waste is generated as a result of the mining of ordinary earth and hence proposal for solid waste management is not envisaged.

6.10 Power requirement & Supply/ Source 20

No power is required for the ordinary earth mining as the mining process is being conducted during day time deploying JCB and tippers.

7.0 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan The proposed mining project area is 0.4047Hectare. Rehabilitation and resettlement plan is not proposed as residential buildings are not located within or adjacent to the project area.

7.1 Policy to be adopted (Central/ State) in respect of the project affected persons including home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers As said above the project doesn’t affect any person or there are no home oustees, land oustees or landles laborers. Hence no policy is adopted.

8.0 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates

8.1 Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time Schedule for the project) No construction activities are proposed. The mining activity will commence only after receiving environmental clearance and other statutory clearances and quarrying permit. The project will be completed as and when the ordinary earth permitted is mined out or within the permit period, whichever is earlier.

8.2 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project

Estimated project cost is 10 lacks. Production during permit period is27250 metric tons

Total production of ordinary earth : 27250 metric tons Sale value of ordinary earth/ metric ton : Rs. 50. 00

Total sale value : Rs. 1362500.00

Expenditure Royalty for ordinary earth @ Rs.20/- per metric ton : Rs. 545000. 00 Mining cost @ Rs. 25/MT : Rs. 681250. 00 Amount to be given to land owner @Rs.2/ MT : Rs. 54500. 00 Amount proposed for environment management plan: Rs. 25000. 00 Total expenditure : Rs. 1305750. 00 Profitability : Rs. 56750. 00

9.0 Analysis of Proposal (Final Recommendations)

9.1 Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people including tribal population, if any, in the area The proposed mine will bring about economic benefits to the state in the form of Royalty of mineral. The basic objective of the project is the effective utilization of material in the country or region. The mining operation will not only fetch income to the state exchequer but also ensure healthy development of ordinary earth mining in the state. Being a very small mining project the implementation of the project will not affect much the occupational pattern of the people. Main objective of the project is to provide the required raw material for the reconstruction work of railway line between Chervathur and Nileshwar stations on the Mangalore- Shornur section of the Southern Railway.