Risk Assessment for Rough Stone & Gravel Quarry of Thiru. A.Thirumalaisamy, Taluk, District, . 1.0 Introduction:

The proposal of Applicant Thiru A.Thirumalaisamy S/o Arumuga Gounder, is made for fresh Quarry lease over an extent of 1.00.0 Hectares (Out of 3.23.5Ha) in S.F.No.233/1C, Patta land, Thimankuthu Village of , Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. It is represented by Survey of Topo sheet No. 58 B/14. The production capacity is proposed as 12M3 or 2 loads (Each of 6M3) per day. By virtue of its size of lease area, the proposal falls under “B2” category.

1.1 Contact Address a) Name of the applicant : Thiru A.Thirumalaisamy S/o Arumuga Gounder, b) Address : No.2/82,Z.Kottampattyy-Post, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu c) Contact No. : +919842289149

Manager will be appointed and he will be provided with suitable communication facilities. Government Hospital is available in Thimankuthu for medical emergencies, about 2kms away from the mine.

1.2 Care and Maintenance during temporary discontinuance:

Watch and ward are provided permanently in the Mine premises to monitor the Mine openings to prevent inadvertent entry. Top soil bund is made partly and Stone fencing is proposed all around lease boundary to safe guard the mine and the adjacent livings. Temporary discontinuance will be minimum as there is enough demand for these materials in tiles industries.

2.0 Economic repercussions of closure of mine and manpower retrenchments 2.1 Number of local residents employed in the mine, status of continuation of family occupation and scope of joining occupation back.

15 Persons get employment. Most of labours are Agriculturist. In case of closure of mine, they may continue their own work or join in the neighbor mines and agricultural activities. Being a proposed quarry immediate retrenchment may not arise.

SURIYA MINING SERVICES, SALEM, T N QCI/NABET Accredited Consultant Organization Risk Assessment for Rough Stone & Gravel Quarry of Thiru. A.Thirumalaisamy, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu. 2.2. Compensation given or to be given to the employees connecting with sustenance of himself and their family members.

In case of any closure of mine the compensation under Industrial Dispute Act will be paid as per law. All workers shall get retrenchment benefits as per labour laws under enforcement.

2.3. Satellite occupations connected to the mining industry – number of persons engaged therein – continuance of such business after mine closes.

The quarrying activity shall lead to development of several ancillary units and business, which are explained below: i) Other than mine employment, workshops, spare parts, tyres and tubes and related several self- employment opportunities. ii) Several shops and service providers shall grow in the public adjacent to mines, iii) Schools and city development shall also be possible owing to the fact of economic growth in the village.

2.4. Continued engagement of employees in the rehabilitate status of mining lease area and any other remnant activities.

In the event of closure of mine, the mine worker shall get alternate work or business like agriculture etc. No serious repercussions envisaged in the event of cessation of mining activity, as they will be provided employment in other mines belong to the company.

2.5. Envisaged repercussions on the expectation of the society around due to closure of mine.

Persons on Roll at the time of closure will get benefit as per State Govt. guidelines as applicable at the time of retrenchment

2.6 Steps proposed for phased restoration, reclamation of already mined out areas

Humus top soil shall be used for rehabilitation and afforestation purposes. In case of steep slopes, fencing shall be made to control, inadvertent entry of animals and local persons. The mine out area shall be used for storage of rain water with proper barricade which will help

SURIYA MINING SERVICES, SALEM, T N QCI/NABET Accredited Consultant Organization Risk Assessment for Rough Stone & Gravel Quarry of Thiru. A.Thirumalaisamy, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu. recharge of regional ground water table. No major dumps, however plantation shall be made over small dumps to prevent soil erosion\wash outs and help ecological balance.

2.7 Measures to be under taken on mine closure as per Act & Rules

Fencing shall be made around open cast working as per DGMS circulars with S1 type fencing. Back filling shall be done to a reasonable extent and depth during closure of mine. Green belt development is proposed at a density of 1000 trees per Ha.

2.8 Mitigation measures to be undertaken for safety and restoration / reclamation of the already mined out area

The area applied for quarry lease was already held under lease and the land was disturbed by earlier quarrying. The land ecology shall be preserved during Mine closure by proper terracing and stabilization with plantations. The program of tree planting is given below

Rate of Year Place Types of Trees Number Survival , Mango, Tamarind and I Lease Boundary & Dump 20 80 % other regional trees. etc, Teak, Mango, Tamarind and II Lease Boundary & Dump 20 80 % other regional trees. etc, Teak, Mango, Tamarind and III Lease Boundary & Dump 20 80 % other regional trees. etc, Teak, Mango, Tamarind and IV Lease Boundary & Dump 20 80 % other regional trees. etc, Teak, Mango, Tamarind and V Lease Boundary & Dump 20 80 % other regional trees. etc,

SURIYA MINING SERVICES, SALEM, T N QCI/NABET Accredited Consultant Organization Risk Assessment for Rough Stone & Gravel Quarry of Thiru. A.Thirumalaisamy, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu. 3.0 Proposed financial estimate / budget for (EMP) Environment Management a) Project cost / investment i) Land Cost : Rs 10,00,000 ii) Machinery to be used : Rs 15,00,000 iii) Refilling / Fencing : Rs 80,000 iv) Labourers Shed : Rs 90,000 v) Sanitary facility : Rs 2,00,000 vi) Other items : Rs 3,00,000 Total Rs 31.70Lakhs b) Expenditure

i) Drinking water facility for the labourers = Rs10,00,00 ii) Sanitary arrangement = Rs 50,000 iii) Safety kits, = Rs 50,000 iv) Dust control = Rs 50,000 v) Afforestation etc. = Rs 50,000 Total Rs 3.00lakhs

Signature of the Applicant Signature of RQP/ EIA Coordinator (Mining)

SURIYA MINING SERVICES, SALEM (Accredited EIA consultant Organization)

SURIYA MINING SERVICES, SALEM, T N QCI/NABET Accredited Consultant Organization