1.0 Executive Summary

Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Saji Sebastian Sy. No. 66/3 of Arakuzha Village, Muvattupuzha Taluk, Ernakulam District

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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

S.No Particulars Details 1 Name of Project Proposed Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Saji Sebastian 2 Project Proponent Mr. Saji Sebastian Madeckal House, Kizhakkambalam P.O, Ernakulam District, Kerala State- 683 562 3 Village Arakuzha 4 Taluk Muvattupuzha 5 District Ernakulam 6 State Kerala 7 Co-ordinates N 09o55’36.43” E 76o34’37.18” 8 Topography Hilly Terrain 9 Topo Sheet No 58 C/4 10 Elevation The highest elevation of the lease area is 117 m and lowest elevation is 87 m above MSL. 11 Mining Lease Area 0.8094 Ha 12 Production capacity 47302 TPA 13 Extent of mechanization Semi mechanized Opencast Mining 14 Bench Height Height – 5m 15 Depth of Mining 62 m 16 Water requirement & source 17 KLD from open well 17 Man Power requirement 23 18 Project Cost a. Fixed Cost : Rs. 24,00,000/- b. Operational Cost : Rs. 20,00,000/- c. EMP Cost : Rs 5,50,000/- 19 Nearest Town Muvattupuzha- 8 Km 20 Nearest Railway Station Aluva- 35 Km 21 Nearest Airport Cochin International Airport – 38 Km

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2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1 Identification of Project Proponent and project Proponent Applicant Details Name and Address Mr. Saji Sebastian Madeckal House, Kizhakkambalam P.O, Ernakulam District, Kerala State- 683 562 Phone Number 9447184289 E-mail [email protected] Status Individual Type of Mining Open cast semi-mechanized Period of Mining The period of mining is required for 3 years

Mr. M.D. Kuriakose, residing at Medeckal House, Kizhakkambalam Post, Ernakulam District has applied for grant of Environmental Clearance from the Hon’ble DEIAA, Ernakulam District for the proposed Granite Building stone located in Survey No. 66/3 of Arakuzha Village, Muvattupuzha Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala. The mining lease applied for the quarry is for a period of 3 years. This mine has already worked in past years. The proponent has already obtained quarry lease for 10 years vide proceeding No. Rc. No. 709/2009-2010/786/M3/2010 dated 26.03.2010 from the DMG. The lease deed was executed on 23.11.2009 and the lease will expire on 22.11.2019. Now, applicant has Prepared and submitting the Mining Plan for a period of Three Years and is approved by the District Geologist, DMG.

2.2 Brief description of nature of the project

The area applied for quarry lease is almost a hilly terrain with elevation ranges from 87- 117m above mean sea level. Water table is noticed at a depth of 21-38m from the surface in the adjacent open wells of the area. The Geological Reserves is estimated as 275134 M3 (687835 MT) and Mineable Reserves is estimated as are 59750 M3 (149375 MT) and recoverable reserves is estimated as 56762 M³

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(141905 MT) of Granite Building Stone after leaving necessary safety distance from the lease boundary as indicated in the precise area letter and relevant mining laws in force. The average proposed rate of production of Granite Building Stone is about 56762 M3 (141905 MT)/3 = 18921 M3 (47302 MT) per year for Applied Lease area. The Average proposed production of Granite Building Stone per day is about 47302 MT/260days = 181.93 MT by truck load is 181.93/8= 22.7 MT.

2.3 Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region The major need of building stone is due to high compressive strength and durability (among the hardest, dimensional & structural stones) it can effectively withstand the vagaries of nature. Fine-grained granite is employed for ornamental and monumental. Works as well as for inscription purposes. The mineral –rich colours, and the hardness & density, makes its useful for many applications.

The proposed mining project will fulfill its end uses in buildings and constructions, bridges, paving, monuments and many other exterior projects. Polished slabs and titles are used in countertops, flooring, retaining walls and landscaping around a centre are used in countertops, flooring, retaining walls and landscaping around a centre fountain / pond, staircase and many other design elements (residential and commercial applications). It is also known as the maintenance – free stone.

The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas bring about gains in gross domestic product, ie. There is though a minor contribution by the proposed project but will add to the gains in G.D.P (Gross Domestic Product).

A total of 37 people will be employed in the mine. It will create employment (though marginally) for local population.

Applicant will pay royalty for the mineral produced from the mine, direct and indirect taxes will be paid thereby contributing to the regional revenue. The public revenue will further be put for infrastructure development and other sectors like health, education and social welfare.

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2.4 Demand – Supply Gap Since it is main raw material in construction project. It is always in demand. So the proposed mining project will fulfill its end users in local market, as it is always in good demand in construction projects. 2.5 Imports / Exports Building stone explored from the mines will be used in the local areas in construction activities like roads, building and railways. The mineral produced from the proposed mine will be sent to the crusher plant located near the quarry site for crushing it to required size before dispatching it to the end use. 2.6 Export possibility No export businesses are taken in this project. 2.7 Domestic/ export markets The rough stone produced will be sold in local market, which is in turn used for construction purposes. 2.8 Employment Generation due to the project Around 23 employees will be engaged in the mines after the expansion and required manpower for mining operation is given in Table 2 – 1.

1. Skilled Operator 4 No. Mechanic 2 No. Blaster/Mat 2 No. 2. Semi – Driver 4 Nos skilled 3. Unskilled Musdoor / 6 Nos Labours Cleaners 2Nos Office Boy 1No 4. Management & 2No. Supervisory staff Total = 23Nos

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3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Type of Project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any: There is no interlinked project proposed along with this proposal.

3.2 Location (map showing general location, specific location, project boundary) with coordinates The mine lease area is covered under Survey of India (SOI) Topo sheet No: 58 B/5

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Table 3-1 Environmental Setting

Description Details Site Location Arakuzha Village, Muvattupuzha Taluk, Ernakulam District Survey Nos Sy. No. 66/3 SOI Topo sheet 58 C/4 Elevation The highest elevation of the lease area is 117 m and lowest elevation is 87 m above MSL. Nearest City (habitation) Muvattupuzha – 8.0 km, Nearest Highway NIL Nearest Railway Station Aluva–35.0 Km Nearest Airport Cochin International Airport–38 km, Nearest Water Bodies/River/Sea Thodupuzha River– 2 km, NE Archaeologically important places None within the study area National parks/ Wildlife Sanctuaries None within the study area Reserved/ Protected Forests None within the study area Seismicity Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as par BMTPC, Vulnerability atlas Seismic zone of India IS:1893-2002. Defence Installations None within the study area

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3.3 Details of alternate sites considered No alternative sites considered, the proposal is mining project and it is site specific.

3.4 Size of magnitude of operation Extent of the mining lease area is 0.8094 hectares. The Geological Reserves is estimated as 275134 M3 (687835 MT) and Mineable Reserves is estimated as are 59750 M3 (149375 MT) and recoverable reserves is estimated as 56762 M³ (141905 MT) of Granite Building Stone after leaving necessary safety distance from the lease boundary as indicated in the precise area letter and relevant mining laws in force. The average proposed rate of production of Granite Building Stone is about 56762 M3 (141905 MT)/3 = 18921 M3 (47302 MT) per year for Applied Lease area. The Average proposed production of Granite Building Stone per day is about 47302 MT/260days = 181.93 MT by truck load is 181.93/8= 22.7 MT.

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Table 3-2: Year Wise Production Plans

3.5 Project description with process details

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

3.5.1 Proposed mining method

Open cast method of mechanized mining will be adopted to extract rough stones of required size from the mine area. While opening a new mine, several long term aspects of mining should be considered like semi –permanent roads, planning the development work, formation of working faces, approach roads to various benches for movement of dumpers, selection and recruitment of man power, machineries, construction of infrastructures, selection of dump sites, stacking yards for undressed blocks, finished products and other facilities.

3.5.1.1 Project Description with process a details (A Schematic Diagram / Flow Chart showing the Project Layout. Components of the Project etc should be given.

The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi –mechanised method. The process flow diagram given n below depicts the mining process:- Quarry Drilling Blasting Loading Transportation Transportation 8 Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Saji Sebastian Sy. No. 66/3 of Arakuzha Village, Muvattupuzha Taluk, Ernakulam District

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Drilling

Drilling of shot-holes will be carried out using compressor and Jack Hammers combination. Depth of holes shall be 1-2m bench height the spacing shall be 0.75m and burden shall be 0.60m from the preface. To achieve a correct blasting geometry certain amount of trial blast is prerequisite to effect a perfect pre-determined fragmentation and fly rock control. In case of heavy blasting qualified Mine manager has to be appointed for proper calculation of powder factor and control blasting sequencing and arrangement of explosives etc. Details of

Type No Dia of hole Size/Capacity Make Motive Power H.P Jack Atlas copco 6 25.5 mm Hand held Diesel 60 Hammer 2 Nos drilling equipments are tabulated below

Blasting

The massive formation shall be broken into pieces of portable size by drilling and blasting using jack hammers and shot hole blasting. Powder factor of explosives for breaking such hard rock shall be in the order of 6 to 7 tonnes per Kg of explosives.

Diameter of the hole : 32-36 mm Spacing : 60 Cms Depth : 1 to 1.5m Charge / Hole : D.Cord with water or 70gms of gun powder or Gelatin. Pattern of hole : ZigZag Inclination of hole : 700 from the horizontal. Quantity of rock broken : 0.45 x 2.6= 1.17 MT Blasting efficiency @ 90% : 1.17 x 90% = 1.05MT / hole Charge per hole : 140gms of 25mm dia cartridge Quantity of rock broken per day : 9.0 Cum or 22.7 MT

Loading Loading of waste and Granite Building stone shall be done by Excavator into 10 tonners tippers from the working place periodically. Such waste and Granite Building stones shall be

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Type Nos. Bucket Capacity (MT) Make Motive H.P. Power Hydraulic L&T or 1 1.20 M3 Diesel 120 Excavator Ex200

Transportation Transportation of Rejects and waste shall be done by Tippers of 10 Tonnes capacity as shown in section 6.5 of Mining plan.

Type Nos Size / Capacity Make Motive power H.P. Tipper 3 10 M.T Ashok Diesel 110 Leyland

3.5.1.2 Open Cast Mining

The mining will be done by open cast semi mechanized method. The bench height and width will be 5m. Shovel dumper combination is used for mucking, loading and hauling to the disposal points. Excavated material is conveyed to the stone crusher located inside the quarry site for further processing. The ultimate depth of the mine workings is estimated to reach up to 23 m.

3.5.1.3 Salient features of Mining Method

The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast mechanized method. The salient features of proposed mining methods are listed below:

 The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 5m.  The exploitation of mineral is being done in average depth of 62 m at conceptual phase.

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 Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed 600 from vertical.  Haul road will be developed up to point of loading.  Transportation of the mineral from pit-mouth to destination will be by tippers / Trucks (10MT capacity)

3.5.2 Mode of Working

It is a semi mechanized quarrying operation using shot hole drilling with the help of compressor and jack hammers, smooth blasting ,block lifting and waste removal using Hydraulic excavator and loaded directly to the tippers and transported to the crushing plants into required size in the crushing plants from 75mm jelly to 10mm chips.

3.5.2.1 Bench design parameters and fencing

While developing a top soil bench, a height of 5m and width not less than the height. The rough stone working benches shall be 5m height as equal to the height of the excavator boom and width more than 6m for safe movement of machineries and slope shall not be more than 600. The proposed bench dimensions are shown in section 6. 7 of mining plan.

S2 fencing (without closing or gate) shall be constructed at the top of high benches from inadvertent entry of persons or cattle fields. In case of road closing or entry of pit G1 fencing (parapet) should be formed as a safe practice to control tress passes.

3.5.3 Proposed Bench Height and Width

As per reg. 106 (2) (b) of MMR, 1961, the bench height is designed as 5m and width as 5m but in the case of non-moving permanent stable benches the width shall be less that 5m due to lack of space for development. The bench height is designed equal to height of boom of the excavator. In this connection, the applicant should obtain necessary permission from DGMS whenever he deviates from the standard norms of bench design.

3.6 Conceptual Mining Plan

Conceptual plan is prepared with an object of systematic development of bench lay – outs, selection of ultimate pit limit, depth of mining and ultimate pit slope, selection of sites for construction of infrastructures etc.,

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Ultimate Pit Dimension: The ultimate pit size is designed based on certain practical factors such as the economical depth of mining, safety zones, permissible area etc., Ultimate pit Limit is up to 62 m from the top.

However during extraction of blocks each bench will be of 5m height and 5m width for proper quarrying. The quantum of excavation is estimated as 141905 MT to a depth of 62 m from the surface. The overburden of the applied area is topsoil of 792 MT. The waste and rejects up to the ultimate pit limit is estimated as 7470 MT. Entire quantity of excavated soil and rejects shall either be back filled or used for plantation

3.7 Raw material required along with estimated quantity

No raw material is required; project is for mining of rough stone. The extracted rough stone shall be sent to the crushed through tippers and from there to end uses.

3.8 Resource optimization / recycling and reuse envisaged in the project i. Availability of water its source, energy/ power requirement

Water requirement for the project is mainly for maintaining the Domestic, Drinking Purpose, green belt and also for sprinkling on the haulage roads to mitigate dust emissions. Quantity for Drinking and utilities is 2.0KLD will be sourced from the open well which will be purified in mini RO plant. Dust suppression and Green belt of water is 12.0KLD and 3 KLD respectively. Total estimated requirement of water quantity is 17 KLD. Drinking water is obtained by Mineral water industries by water cans. Dust suppression and green belt is obtained from the open wells of proponent site.

Table 3.3. Water requirements

S.No Particulars Quantity in KLD 1 Domestic and Drinking Purpose 2 2 Dust Suppression & Water sprinkling 12 3 Green Belt development 3 Total 17

The characteristics of water like flurosis. TDS, COD, BOD, Salinity, hardness etc have to be tested by the applicant within one year for consumption of water by the mine workers one

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The overburden of the applied area is Topsoil of 396 M3 (792 MT). This topsoil is removed initially and Backfilled in Eastern Side of the lease area, this will be done only after obtaining permission and paying necessary seignior age fees to the Government. The wastes are generated during the mining plan period is about 2988M3 (7470 MT) will be proposed to Backfilling to the Eastern side of the lease area. Backfilling area Dimensions are given below:

Mineral Reject Dump 50.0m(L) X 7.5m(W) X 3.0(H)

The Granite Building stones will be stacked at the entry of mine within the lease boundary for transport to crushing units.

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4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity

Mine area is well connected with roads. District roads such as Arakuzha--Meenkunnam road road is at a distance of 0.70 kms and connects to the state highway SH1 MC Road is at a distance of 0.5 km from the project site. The nearest Railway station is Aluva Station at a distance of 35 Km. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport at a distance of 38 kms. Infrastructure facilities like post & telegraph office, telephone, police station, hospital etc are nearby the vicinity.

4.2 Land Form, Land Use and Land ownership

The Lease Area does not involve any forest, agriculture or grazing land. The land is Private patta land, the land is not viable for agricultural purpose.

4.3 Topography / Drainage Pattern

Annual temperature range between 20 °C (68 °F) and 39 °C (102 °F). The Ernakulam district received the rain under the influence of both southwest and northwest monsoons. The southwest monsoon chiefly contributes to the rainfall in the district. Most of the precipitation occurs in the form of cyclonic storms caused due to the depressions in Arabian Sea. The normal annual rainfall over the district varies from about 3432mm.It is the minimum around Ernakulam in the southeastern part of the district. The highest humidity is generally recorded in May with the value of 87%.

The average daily wind speed in August has been around 8 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 5 mph, or 5 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 74 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 46 mph, or 40 knots.

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4.4 Flora and Fauna:

The Site has 181 species of plants belonging to 64 families. It consists of : Trees : 62 Shrubs : 34 Herbs : 55 Climbers : 21 Ferns : 09

Acmella paniculata Hemidesmus indicus Hibiscus Acmella

The following list of faunal elements were observed from the site: Birds : 45 species Mammals : 12 species Butterflies : 54 species Dragonflies : 20 species Amphibians : 7 species Reptiles : 14 species Spiders : 22 species Ants : 6 species

The district has a variety of plants including medicinal, spices, tuber crops and those yielding fruits and fibber. Aromatic plants and spices such as pepper, ginger, cardamom and turmeric are cultivated on a large scale. Trees such as timber, teak, rosewood, jack tree, manjakadambu, anjili, pala can be found in abundance. Vegetation in the applied area for quarry lease but the surrounding area is composed of rubber, oak trees. Density is about 1000 trees per Hectare. Further, neither flora of botanical interest nor fauna of zoological interest is noticed in this area

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4.5 Infrastructure

Since the scale of operation is very small and total employment is only 13 employs hence infrastructure are not required minimums infrastructure like rest shatter, toilet are provided at site.

4.6 Existing Infrastructure

There is no existing infrastructure inside the proposed mining lease area

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5.0 PLANNING BRIEF

Year wise excavation plan of rough stone, are already provided in the earlier sections.

5.1 Planning Concept

Not applicable

5.2 Population Projection

About 23 workers will be employed; they will be from local area.

5.3 Land Use planning (breaking along with Greenbelt etc)

Table 5.1 Existing Land Use pattern

The Existing land use pattern is previews mining years given in a tabular form as below, Present Area Sl. Area in use during the quarrying Land Use (Hect) No. period (Hect)

1. Quarry 0.6203 0.7085 2. Infrastructure Nil Nil 3. Mineral Reject Dump Nil 0.0709 4. Roads 0.0150 0.0250 5. Area Under Plantation Nil 0.0050 6. Unutilized 0.1741 Nil Total 0.8094 Ha. 0.8094 Ha.

5.4 Amenities / Facilities a. Drinking Water Whole some drinking water shall be provided as per the Mines Rules, 1955. Quantity for Drinking and utilities is 2 KLD will be sourced from the open well which will be purified in mini RO plant. Quantity required for dust suppression and Green belt is 12

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KLD and 3 KLD respectively. Minimum quantity of 17 KLD is required. For dust suppression and green belt, water is obtained from the open wells/ storm water reservoir of proponent site. b. Sanitary Facilities Semi permanent latrines & urinals shall be maintained at convenient places for use of labors as per the provisions of Rule (33) of the Mines Rules, 1960 separately for males and females. Washing facilities shall also be arranged as per rules (36) of the Mines Rules, 1960. c. First Aid facility Being a small mine, First Aid station as per provisions under Rule (44) of the Mines Rules 1955 will be provided with facilities as per the third schedule as prescribed. Qualified First Aid personnel should be appointed or nominated to attend emergency first aid treatment. d. Labour Health As per Mines Rule, Periodic medical examination has to be arranged for occupational health once in a year in addition to attending medical treatment of occupational injuries under the Rule 45 (A). MR. 1960. e. Precautionary safety measures to the Labourers Safety provisions like helmet, goggles, safety shoes, Dust mask, Ear, muffs etc have to be provided as per the circulars and amendments made for Mine labours under the guidance of DGMS being a mechanized operation. Necessary training will be conducted once in a year to all the employee with the help of qualified and experienced officers to train about the safe and system at quarrying operation.

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6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE Infrastructure facilities are in the form of first aid room, drinking water will be provided in the mine. The building is semi – permanent nature and there will not be any problem in dismantling them during the closure of mine. The mine roads are also semi permanent nature and hence will not be any impact after the closure of mine.

6.1 Residential Area No residential area is proposed at mine.

6.2 Green belt and Reclamation of land Trees like Rosewood, Jack tree, Manjakadambu, Anjili, Pala Oak, Teak, Rubber and Silver etc,, will be planted along the lease boundary and avenues as well as over non active dumps at a rate 100 trees per annum with an interval of 5m. The rate of survival expected to be 80% in this area.

The present mining is proposed to an average depth of 23 m. The mined out area will be fenced on top of open cast working with S1 fencing. Low lying areas with water logging shall be used for fish culture. No immediate proposals for closure of pit as the Granite Building stone persist still at deeper level.

6.3 Social Infrastructure

6.3.1 Employment generation Measures to improve the socio economic conditions of the area:  Local people (23) will be employed on priority basis as per their skills.  Direct and indirect development of the society.  As a part of corporate social responsibility, it is proposed to spend Rs.4.0 Lakhs (Recurring) and 5.0 Lakhs (Non Recurring) for various local development activities like conducting medical checkups for the local people, road development, improvisation or development of temples, providing scholar ships for the back ward and girl students, physically handicapped etc.  Medical facilities to the workers employed at site.

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6.3.2 CSR Activities As part of our Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) activity for this project, we plan to carry out some activities like renovation of existing buildings, sanitary facility, facilitation of drinking water, supply of books & journals, computer and etc, to nearby Govt. School. 6.3.2.1 Promotion of Education  To improve the infrastructure facilities, the management will support Schools near to our project.

PARTICULARS TOTAL AMOUNT TYPE OF EXPENSE

Water Purifiers 50,000 Non Recurring Books for Library 60,000 Non Recurring Computers 75,000 Non Recurring Smart Classrooms 1,50,000 Non Recurring TOTAL 3,35,000

 The project can start a scholarship & sponsorship programme for children of nearby Govt. Schools, who are from economically backward families.

PARTICULARS CALCULATION TOTAL TYPE OF EXPENSE AMOUNT Scholarship for children from 5,000 X 20 1,00,000 Recurring economically back ward families School Kit (Bag, Uniform etc) 1,000 X 50 50,000 Recurring TOTAL 1,50,000

6.3.2.2 Environmental Sustainability

 The project can plant 200 saplings in the region in association with various schools and clubs. This will help to aware children and public about the importance of nature Particulars Calculation Total Amount Type of Expense Saplings 50 X200 10,000 Non Recurring Protection Net 100 X 200 20,000 Non Recurring Maintenance 25 X 200 5,000 Recurring Working cost 10,000 Non Recurring TOTAL 45,000

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6.3.2.3 Health Care

 The project will support the people from economically backward families to construct toilets. This initiation will help them to lead a safe and secure life.

PARTICULARS CALCULATION TOTAL TYPE OF AMOUNT EXPENSE Toilet 50,000 X 2 1,00,000 Recurring TOTAL 1,00,000

 The project can conduct medical camp in association with nearby Hospital

Particulars Total Amount Type of Expense

Medical camp 20,000 Recurring

TOTAL 20,000

6.3.2.4 Social Aspects

 The renovation of village Road. This initiation will improve the basic infrastructure of the area

Particulars Total Amount Type of Expense Road Renovation 1,25,000 Recurring TOTAL 1,25,000

 Construction of waiting shed at the nearest Bus stop.

Particulars Total Amount Type of Expense Bus Stop 1,25,000 Non-Recurring TOTAL 1,00,000

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6.3.3. Utilities

The list of machineries proposed to deploy in rough stone mine is given as below

Table 6-1 : List of Machineries S.No Machine Type Required Nos Size / Capacity 1 Jack Hammer 6 25.5mm Dia 2 Hydraulic Excavator L&T or 1 1.20 M3 Ex200 3 Tippers / Trucks 3 10 M.T

6.4 Waste Management

6.4.1 Liquid Effluents

Domestic effluent sent to septic tanks followed by soak pit.

6.4.2 Air Pollution

Periodically air samples will be collected and tested in the laboratory. Control measures like suppression of dust by water sprinkling and developing green belt along the periphery of the pit will be carried out for controlling the dust.

6.4.3 Solid Waste

The wastes are generated during the mining plan period is about 59465 M.T, will be proposed to Dumping to the lease area. Dumping area Dimensions are given below:

Dump Dimensions:

Mineral Reject Dump 50.0m(L) X 7.5m(W) X 3.0(H)

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7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

The quarry location is a non agricultural hilly terrain and there is no any human settlement within the quarry area. The nearest public buildings / settlements is at Meenkunnam which is at a distance of 1.0 kms towards west of the quarry area. Hence there is no rehabilitation and resettlements are required.

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8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATE

Infrastructure facilities are in the form of first aid room, labour sheds, sanitary facilities etc,. The mine roads are also developed as semi – permanent nature. No major construction activity involves.

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

The estimated cost of the project is approximately Rs.49.50 Lakhs a) Fixed Asset Cost i) Land Cost : Rs 20,00,000 ii) Laborers Shed : Rs1,00,000 iii) Sanitary facility : Rs2,00,000 iv) Fencing cost : Rs1,00,000 v) Total Rs 24,00,000/-

b) Operational Cost: i) Machinery cost : Rs. 20,00,000/-

c) EMP Cost: i) Drinking water facility for the laborers : Rs1,00,000 ii) Water Sprinkling : Rs1,00,000 iii) Safety kits, : Rs1,00,000 iv) Dust control : Rs50,000 v) Afforestation etc. : Rs 50,000 vi) Water quality test : Rs 50,000 vii) Air quality test : Rs 50,000 viii) Noise/vibration test : Rs 50,000 ix) Cost towards charity : Rs 50,000

Total Rs 5,50,000/- Total Project Cost : Rs 49,50,000/-

24 Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Saji Sebastian Sy. No. 66/3 of Arakuzha Village, Muvattupuzha Taluk, Ernakulam District

Pre-Feasibility Report

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPORSAL ( FINAL RECOMMENDATION)

The Building Stone quarry plan has been approved by Department of Mines and Geology for a proposed total capacity of 141905 MT of Granite Building stone for 3 years. The financial estimates reveal high rate of returns. The project is economically viable. The estimates have also taken into consideration the occupational health and safety expenses, environmental protective measures, social welfare activities etc., Considering all the above aspects, we request you to accord Environment Clearance for this project at the earliest. Duly filled Form-1 M, Pre Feasibility Report, District Survey Report and Approved Mining Plan are prepared and annexed with this document.

Project Proponent (Along with name and address)

Mr. Saji Sebastian Madeckal House, Kizhakkambalam P.O, Ernakulam District, Kerala State- 683 562