APPENDIX I
(See paragraph – 6)
FORM 1
(I) Basic Information
Serial Item Details No. 1. Name of the project/s Mining Project 2. S. No. in the schedule 3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/ Proposed total capacity of mine– command area/lease area/number of wells to be drilled 32000 MT/ Year
Area - 0.6749 Ha 4. New/Expansion/Modernization Expansion 5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. Proposed only 6. Category of Project i.e.’ A’ or ‘B’ B 7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please No specify. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please No specify 9 Location The proposed granite building . stone quarry is situated in village- Ettumanur, Taluk - Kottayam District-Kottayam, State- Kerala. Block No.29 Sy.No. 267/3pt, 267/5 Geographical location of the site: 9°41'11.1"N, 76°33'58.3" E 9°41'13.2" N, 76°33'57.5" E
Plot/Survey/ Khasra No. 267/3pt, 267/5 Village Ettumanur Tehsil Kottayam District Kottayam State Kerala 10. Nearest railway station/airport along with Ettumanur , 5 Km, West. distance in kms 11. Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along with Ettumanur, 4 Km, South distance in kms. 12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad., Municipal Ettumanur village Kadaplamattom grama Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given 13. Name of the applicant Mr. Siby James
14. Registered address Ayakkarathundathil Aggregatives, Pattithanam P.O, Ettumanur, Kottayam – 686631 Ph: 9447113935 15. Address for correspondence: Ayakkarathundathil Aggregatives, Pattithanam P.O, Ettumanur, Kottayam – 686 631 Ph: 9447113935
Name Mr. Siby James Designation(Owner/Partner/CEO) Managing Partner Address Ward No. V111, House No. 594, Ettumanur P.O Kottayam Pin : 686 631 Ph : 9447113935
Pin Code 686 631 E-mail [email protected] Telephone No. 9447113935 Fax No. - 16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location No. Alternative sites. of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet. The mine area is located in the topo sheet no. - 58C/10
17. Interlinked Projects Nil 18. Whether separate application of interlinked project Nil has been submitted? 19. If yes, date of submission Nil 20. If no, reason Nil
21. Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance Nil under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given (a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? (c) The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991?
22. Whether there is any Government Order/Policy Nil relevant/relating to the site? 23. Forest land involved (hectares) Nil 24. Whether there is any litigation pending against the Nil project and / or land in which the project is propose to be set up? (a) Name of the Court (b) Case No. (c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project
(II) Activity
1. Construction, operation or decommissioning 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 confirmation Yes/No Details (with approximate quantities/rates wherever possible) with source of information data. 1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, Yes The land as per the revenue land cover or topography including increase records marking in own private in intensity of land use (with respect to local patta land. land use plan) Topography of the current and Is highest 135 msl and lowest is 100 msl. Excavated pit is used for water storage and other area is converted to plantation area.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and Yes The area is rocky outcrop. buildings?
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes As per the revenue records the land is classified as private own patta land. And the area is rocky outcrop.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore No - houses, soil testing? 1.5 Construction works? No Office and rest room in the site.
1.6 Demolition works? No -
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works No - or housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations.
1.9 Underground works including mining or No - tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? Yes The proposed project activity involves 70%of the lease area for exploring granite building stone. At the end of life of mine Pit will be utilized as water storage and plantation area. 1.11 Dredging? No -
1.12 Offshore structures? No -
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes The mining will be done at opencast semi mechanized, the bench heights average at 5 m, Average width of the bench is 15- 20 mtr only, The materials loading and hauling to the delivery points, excavated material is transported in varies sites as per the order and demand of the material. The depth of the mine is Around 20 m. 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? No -
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid No - waste or liquid effluents?
1.16 Facilities for Long term housing of No Working labor are local operational workers? population.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during No - construction or operation?
1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other No - transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport No - routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or No - pipelines?
1.21 Impoundment, damming, converting, No - realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?
1.22 Stream crossings? No -
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water form ground No -- or surface waters?
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface No There will be no change in the affecting drainage or run-off? water bodies. The change in the land surfaces due to mining will not affect the surface drainage.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for Yes Vehicles are used for the construction, operation or decommissioning? transportation of the minerals. 2 trucks / trips of 5 Mt.in capacity, will be utilized for the transportation of the minerals. 1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning No - or restoration works?
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning No - which could have an impact on the environment?
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either No - temporarily or permanently?
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No -
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? Yes The species seen in the project area are common. It was not listed in endemic species. Present area is a rocky outcrop.
1.31 Any other actions? No -
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):
Details there for (with S.No. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/No approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural No The project area is only land (ha) 0.6749 Ha, it is a private own patta land.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing Yes The daily water demand only users) unit: KLD in 1.5 kld, The domestic water demand met in well. 2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes The mining product is granite building stone. Per year production is 32000 MT, and total production of the mine life is 168200 MT. Mine life is 12 years only. 2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, No - and / soil (expected source – MT)
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No -
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels Yes The total power requirement (source, competing users) Unit: fuel is 10 Kw. It will be given by (MT), energy (MW) KSEB.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use No - 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.
Details there for (with approximate S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous No - (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease No - vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living No - conditions?
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected No - by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes No -
4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
Details thereof (with approximate S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Top Soil, overburden or mine wastes No -
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial No - wastes)
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste No - Management Rules)
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No -
4.5 Surplus product No -
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent No - treatment
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No -
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No -
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No -
4.10 Agricultural wastes No -
4.11 Other solid wastes No -
5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)
Details thereof (with approximate S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from No - stationary or mobile sources
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Dust is the main pollutant due to mining activity. It will be generated in drilling, blasting, excavation and vehicle movement, Dust suppressed in he following methods. 1. Green belt developing all boundaries. 2. Water sprinkling on haul roads 3. Over loading of vehicles will be avoided. 4. Speed limit of the vehicles.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including Yes There will be a fugitive storage or transport emission generated during material handling, transportation, loading and unloading etc. Regular water sprinkling of the haul road will suppress the dust and prevent air borne.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including No - plant and equipment
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including No - construction materials, sewage and waste
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No -
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. No - slash materials, construction debris)
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No - 1. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data.
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, Yes Noise generating ventilation plant, crushers equipment. 1.Excavator - 95-100db 2.Jack hammer - 95 - 100db 3.Compressor - 90 - 95 db 4.Tipper - 80 -85 db
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No -
6.3 From construction or demolition No -
6.4 From blasting or piling No -
6.5 From construction or operational traffic No Run as per the KSPCB norms.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No -
6.7 From any other sources No -
1. 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:
Sl. No Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof confirmation (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data.
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of No hazardous materials
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to No - water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the No - land or into water
7.4 From any other sources No -
7.5 Is there a risk of long term buildup of pollutants in No - the environment from these sources?
2. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment
Details thereof (with approximate S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, No - handling, use or production of hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes No The accidents in due to the operation of equipment’s, and mining activities, A good safety measures are taken in the site, First aid facility provided in the office. 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters No There is no history causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?
3. 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 Details thereof (with approximate S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of supporting. Yes The proposed project is lities, ancillary development or development support directly/indirectly stimulated by the project which could have develop the area by impact on the environment e.g.: providing employment. It will help for the • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, infrastructure development. waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
• housing development
• extractive industries
• supply industries
• other
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an Yes After the life of the mine the impact on the environment site will be converted into Small water storage area and remaining area is for re- planting of tree species.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes There will be other developments.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other No - existing or planned projects with similar effects
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
Aerial distance (within 15 S.No. Areas Name/ km.) Identity Proposed project location boundary 1 Areas protected under international conventions, No - national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or sensitive for No No coastal zone ,wetlands, ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or biospheres in the near other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, Area. mountains, forests
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive No - species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No -
5 State, National boundaries No -
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access No - to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas
7 Defense installations No -
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Pattithanam
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses Yes Hospital, 4 Km, South. (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community School, 5 Km, South facilities)
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce No resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals)
Areas already subjected to pollution or No - environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could No - cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)
DECLERATION 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.
Pattithanam Authorized Signatory 06/01/2016
PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT
“GRANITE BUILDING STONE QUARRYMINING PROJECT”
STATE : KERALA DISTRICT : KOTTAYAM
THALUK : KOTTAYAM VILLAGE : ETTUMANUR
BLOCK NO. : 29
SURVEY NO. : 267/3pt, 267/5
MINERAL : GRANITE BUILDING STONE APPLICATION STATUS : NEW (OLD MINING AREA)
APPLICATION AREA : 0.6749 Ha. PRODUCTION COST : 76 L
PRODUCTION CAPACITY : 168200 MT YEARLY PRODUCTION : 32000 MT /ANNUALY
LIFE OF MINE : 12 YEARS
SIBY JAMES PREPARED BY
MANAGING PARTNER KORAH A.G. AYAKKARATHUNDATHIL ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR, RETIRED, AGGREGATIVES, DPT.OF MINING AND GEOLOGY PATTITHANAM P.O. LIFE MEMBER KOTTAYAM – 686631 QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA, PH: 9447113935 RQP.REG.NO.RQP/BNG/362/2015/
1 INDEX
CHAPTER NO. TITLE PAGE NO.
1. Executive Summary 3
2. Introduction of Project / Background Information 4
3. Project Description 6
4. Site Analysis 8
5. Planning Brief 11
6. Proposed Infrastructure 13
7. Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan 14
8. Project Schedule & Cost Estimates 15
9. Analysis of Proposal 16
2 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mr. Siby James .new environmental clearance for mining located in village –Ettumanur , Taluk- Kottayam, District- Kottayam, State – Kerala, Block No. 29 with Survey No. 267/3pt, 267/5 which is an area of 0.6749 Ha.
The purpose of this present Pre-Feasibility Study is to evaluate the economic viability of alternative arrangements for Mr. Siby James.
The total project area is about 4 Km from Ettumanur, has a normal surface elevation of 100 – 135 m. MSL and an application area 0.6749 Ha.
The water required for dust suppression of the quarry will be sourced from well & tube well placed within undertaking premises. And the waste water is processed and allowed to flow to the nearby water resource.
There will probably be no extra vigor requirement for brand spanking new production. Present power is adequate for the proposed project.
Ideally topsoil is collected and dispersed immediately on to prepared rehabilitation areas and after the course of mine the topsoil is refilled and the vegetation is replaced.
Proper safety will be provided during storage, handling and use of blasting substance. Portable Fire Extinguishers, first aid facilities shall be provided at key location. Also the labor safety is emphasized.
The area is found to have prominent exposures of Granite Building Stone covering most of lease area. Detailed study of the area has been done by the applicant by sampling exposed blocks of Granite Building Stone and depth of the surrounding area. The mine is carrying out medium scale quarrying by engaging Semi mechanized Open cast method of quarrying. The proposed area is fenced to identification purpose and as per the rules.
Rain Water Harvesting System proposed within project premises to avoid wastage of rain fall.
The Quarrying Plan is prepared with main emphasis on Systematic Method of working with an aim to ensure systematic development & conservation of granite building stone deposits and protection of environment.
3 2. INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT
2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT
M/S. Ayakkarathundathil Aggregatives in village –Ettumanur , Taluk- Kottayam, District- Kottayam, State – Kerala, Block No. 29 with Survey No. 267/3pt, 267/5 which is an area of 0.6749 Ha.
PROJECT PROPONENT
Mr. Siby James is the Managing Partner of the proposed mining area.
2.2 NATURE OF THE PROJECT
The rock is transported from the quarry to the own crushing units, construction purposes, making roads etc.
The site is fully adoptable for mining purposes and the labors are provided with good working environment. The waste materials produced are processed and dumped in a separate space and used for various purposes. The waste water generated is filtered and allowed to flow to the nearby water source.
4 2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT
In order to fulfill the huge demand of rock and rock products for various building works, industrial development, roads, various domestic needs etc. And also as a concern over the employment of localities settled nearby the proposed area. Rapid industrialization and growth in infrastructure has made global as well as domestic demand for Granite Building Stone. So number of Granite Building Stone manufacturing quarries & industries are coming up in this sector. Granite Building Stone is the chief material in this sector, for building constructions, roads and railway ballast materials. The size & quality parameters for supply of the mineral will be as per the requirements of the user industry. Based on the demand, the applicant intends to produce the required quantum of Granite Building Stone exclusively for the Domestic purposes, roads etc. The employees will be assigned job relating to drilling, the handling of the Granite Building Stone and waste & others routine works in the quarry.
5 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT
The rock crushing unit is proposed for the production of M sand and sized rock for industrial, various domestic infrastructure development works etc. Based on the demand, the applicant intends to produce the required quantum of Granite Building Stone exclusively for the Domestic purposes, roads etc.
3.2 LOCATION
The proposed granite building stone quarry is situated in village –Ettumanur , Taluk- Kottayam, District- Kottayam, State – Kerala, Block No. 29 with Survey No. 267/3pt, 267/5 which is of an area 0.6749 Ha.
Geographical location of the site is 9°41'11.1"N, 76°33'58.3" E 9°41'13.2" N, 76°33'57.5" E The mine area is located in the topo sheet no. - 58C/10.
The field studies it is observed that the Quarry lease area is falling in uncultivable lands, non-forest i.e. in Own lands. The area in essence consists of Stone/Rocky ridges and slope/gradient in all directions.
3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES
Mr. Siby James, Managing Partner of the mining site located at village – Ettumanur , Taluk- Kottayam, District- Kottayam, State – Kerala, Block No. 29 with Survey No. 267/3pt, 267/5 which is an area of 0.6749 Ha. proposes to mine the given area so there are no alternate sites.
3.4 SIZE / MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION
The existing mining area will be used for the proposed project. The method of working for Building Stone in the Quarry lease area for the proposed plan period is by Semi Mechanized method of opencast quarrying. Considering the technical parameters like surface topography, quality variations, geo‐technical aspects, required rate of production & available resources etc, it is proposed to work this deposit by adopting 3m bench height and with an ultimate pit slope of 45° by Small scale quarrying activity with small dia. jack Hammer drilling & blasting and use of Hydraulic Rock Breaker. The benches height and the width will be maintained as specified by DGMS. The width of the working benches, shall not be less 6 than the height. The Year wise Production & Development plan indicates the workings, site for disposal of waste/overburden etc., The Plan showing the position of workings, proposed extensions, bench parameters, pit configuration at the end of Plan Period is indicated in Production & Development plan. Due care will be taken in designing the benches by straightening & advancing the benches for effective and economical operation of the quarry. Since the ground water table is not at much depth and the rainfall is very high during monsoon, drainage of water shall be properly coursed with series of check dams & retaining walls so as not to disturb the natural drainage pattern of the area.
3.5 RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION / RECYCLING AND REUSE
The waste material generated due to the mining process are used for dumping purposes, making roads etc. and the waste water is filtered and processed for better use so that it will not pollute the natural water resource. Intercalated waste of the Building Stone handled during Quarrying operations is less as the entire area is almost a rocky terrain. An estimated quantity of waste (voids& mining losses) will be handled during the proposed year plan period. To temporarily accommodate this waste material, non‐mineralized area and same will be utilized for haulage road maintenance, filling of pot holes & formation of safety bunds all along the 7.5m safety zone.
The Quarrying pits after extraction of the Granite Building Stone will be reclaimed by suitable afforestation techniques and portion of the pit may be left as water reservoir & storage of rain water shall help in recharging the ground water table and improve the water regime of the area. Proper fencing of the lease area shall be taken up to avoid entry of animals & trespassing into the lease area and also such that the same is also useful to the local community.
Rainwater harvesting is also adopted in the premise.
7 4. SITE ANALYSIS
4.1 CONNECTIVITY
The project site is well connected with all infrastructures like National Highway, Railway, Airport, telephone, internet, fax, post, etc
Following infrastructure facilities are available in lease area:
Name of Place Dist. From mine site in km. Direction
Railway Station Ettumanoor 5 WEST
Nearest town Ettumanoor 4 SOUTH
Nearest highway Ettumanoor 3 WEST
Airport Kochi 75 NORTH
Municipality Office Ettumanoor 4 SOUTH
Fire Station Kottayam 15 SOUTH
Ambulance Ettumanoor 4 SOUTH
Police Station Ettumanoor 4 SOUTH
School Ettumanoor 4 SOUTH
Dispensary/ hospital Ettumanor 4 SOUTH
Water supply Ettumanor 5 SOUTH
8 4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP
Present Land Use Pattern:
S. No. Particulars Present Area (in Ha.)
1. Pits Nil
2. Drainage / Pond Nil.
3. Build-up Area Nil
4. Un-worked Area Nil
Total Proposed area 0.6749 Ha
4.3 TOPOGRAPHY
The Physiography of the suggested mining area is rocky outcrop and no top soil is present. The topography of the leases area is hilly terrain. The highest elevation of the lease area is 135 m MSL and lowest is 100 m MSL. As the proposed area is rock, the drainage of the lease area is towards north east.
4.4 EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN, SHORTEST DISTANCE FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO PERIPHERY OF THE FOREST, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREA, WATER BODIES (DISTANCE FROM THE HFL OF THE RIVER)
Sl. No Name Distance from the proposed area
1 Erumeli (Forest) 52 Km 2 Eravikulam (National 140 Km Park) 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve ( 100 Km Wild life sanctuary)
9 4.5 SOIL CLASSIFICATION
No topsoil is present in the area so soil is not a matter of concern. The area is rocky outcrop.
Electrical Conductivity (EC) of soil depends on the porosity, water content, salinity level, cation exchange rate and temperature since top soil is not there so the above said is not applicable.
4.7 CLIMATIC DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES
The district experiences humid type of climate. South west followed by the North east monsoon gives the maximum rainfall during the year. The other months receive considerably less rainfall. The temperature is pleasant from December to February. The annual rainfall varies from 2200 to 2567 mm based on long term normal .The district receives on an average 2347 mm of rainfall annually. Major rainfall is received during June to September in the southwest monsoon (71%).
10 5. PLANING BRIEF
5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT
The entire strike length of the deposit is exposed & the quarry is envisaged to be worked forming benches of 5 mtrs height and width more than the height of the bench with a general pit slope of 45° degrees. The ultimate pit limit is marked as shown on the Geological plan. However, when the Building Stone is proved to its full depth, the conceptual plan will be duly modified. The possibility of building stone below is to be examined further by exploration.
All the basic facilities like tap water, sanitation & drinking water, lunch space & First aid box is provided within premises.
The project site is well connected with the road, railway, air & port. Finished products and raw materials will be transported through road. There is no requirement for the development of other road or railway.
5.2 POPULATION PROJECTION
TOTAL TEAM OF QUARRY OPERATION Sr. NO NAME OF THE POST NOS 1 SHORT FIRE LICENSE HOLDER 1 2 BREAKER OPERATOR 2 3 UNSKILLED 4 4 OFFICE STAFF 3 TOTAL 10
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5.3 LAND USE PLANNING Present Land Use Pattern:
S. No. Particulars Present Area (in Ha.) 1. Pits Nil
3. Drainage / Pond Nil.
4. Build-up Area Nil
5. Un-worked Area Nil
Total Proposed area 0.6749 Ha
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5.4 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL & SOCIAL)
The project site is well connected with all the infrastructure facilities. Production will be carried out within the existing production facility and infrastructure available.
The existing road network will be sufficient to meet the proposed production capacity. However, required infrastructure for transport within the leasehold area will be further strengthened and improved. No new routes or alternations are required in this regards.
Local people will be hired for various jobs and they will be trained within unit. Thus, no social infrastructure will require.
5.5 AMENITIES / FACILITIES
The door for employment opportunities has a positive impact on the socio‐ economic conditions of the surrounding as most of the work force employed will be from the nearby areas. Local persons will be hired for meeting the requirement of trucks loading, plantation, construction of check dams, retaining walls etc. The benefits due to Quarry to the local population will be in the form of Direct and indirect employment opportunities.
All the basic facilities like tap water, sanitation & drinking water, lunch space is provided within premises.
First aid box, free medicines & doctor service (on call basis) is provided.
13 6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE
1. Industrial Area Nil
2. Residential Area Yes
3. Connectivity Well connected
4. Drinking Water Management Yes
5. Solid Waste Management Yes
6. Power Requirement & Supply / Source Kerala Electricity Board
14 7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT PLAN
After the mining activity, quarried area Converted to plantation Tress will be planted for the protection and conservation of environment and nature. The rest area will be converted to plots for other purposes. And also the area will reclaimed with planting native vegetation, crops / trees with monitoring for success. The Quarrying pits after extraction of the Granite Building Stone will be reclaimed by suitable afforestation techniques and portion of the pit may be left as water reservoir & storage of rain water shall help in recharging the ground water table and improve the water regime of the area. Proper fencing of the lease area shall be taken up to avoid entry of animals & trespassing into the lease area and also such that the same is also useful to the local community.
.During the afforestation work, the combination of different species shall be done. This selection shall be made on the basis of the local plant growth in the surrounding areas. It is always better to plant mixed species together. Guidance from the local forest department shall be taken in the selection of species and their maintenance. The plantation work requires considerable quantities of seeds, seedlings and saplings of different species; Nursery stock for this plantation will be available from the local forest and horticulture department.
As far as Quarry area is concerned, so far none of the proposed Quarry area is matured or completely exhausted as this is a new lease in the process of grant. Hence, the measures like Retention walls, drainage system and afforestation works etc., shall be taken up.
15 8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES
8.1 LIKELY DATE OF START OF ESCAVATION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION
Mr. Siby James is the proprietor the mining area. Calculation for 5 years and mining plan prepared for 5 year only. Especially the mine life is 10 years.
8.2 PROJECT COST ESTIMATION
Sr. No Machine Type Required No of m/c Estimated cost in Lakhs 1 Back Hoe 1 1200000.00 2 Rock Breaker 1 600000.00 3 Air Compressor 1 600000.00 4 Tippers/ trucks 1 1800000.00 5 Jack-Hammer 1 400000.00 6 DG set 1 200000.00
The return on the investment is by way of sale of mineral (Granite Building Stone). All the minerals shall be marketed. The machinery is of the Company and additional required if any shall be on hire basis as per the requirement for production.
16 9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL
9.1 FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE BENEFIT TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE INCLUDING TRIBAL POPULATION, IF ANY, IN THE AREA
No tribal population exists within 10 km radius of project area.
Due to proposed project it is expected that employment will increase for people who reside nearby project area. Approx. 7 men & 4 women will get employment directly.
Due to increase in raw material and product transportation activity, indirect employment will generate.
As local people will get job, their living status will increase.
Due to rain water harvesting system, water table level in project area will increase which is beneficial to surrounding farmers.
17 FINAL RECOMMENDATION
The quarrying area of land is own land. The financial estimates reveal high rate of returns and the project is economically viable. The estimates have also taken into consideration the occupational health, environmental conservation with protective measures, social welfare etc.
Pattithanam Authorized Signatory 06/01/2016 Siby James
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