PREFEASIBILITY REPORT

Form-1, Prefeasibility Report, Mining Plan for Savudu, S.F.Nos – 180 (2.09.5Ha), 181(1.80.5Ha) & 182(P) (1.00.0 Ha), Karapidagai South Village, Kilvelur Taluk, District, of Thiru.S.Narandran (Extent –4.90.0 Ha. PREFEASIBILITY REPORT FOR QUARRYING SAVUDU

Over an Extent of 4.90.0 Ha in S.F. Nos. 180(2.09.5Ha),181(1.80.5Ha) & 182(P) (1.00.0 Ha) of

Karapidagai South Village, Kilvelur Taluk,

Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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

Collector, Nagapattinam in S.F. Nos. 180(2.09.5Ha),181(1.80.5Ha) & 182(P) (1.00.0 Ha) , Karapidagai

South Village, Kilvelur Taluk, ,

The quarry permission has granted by the District Collector, Nagapattinam district vide his letter

Rc.No.202/G&M/2017, Dated:18-08-2017. Poramboke Land for quarrying Savudu Mining Plan is prepared under the provisions of rule 41 & 42 Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959 and approved by the

Assistant Director of Dept. of Geology and Mining, Nagapattinam vide letter Rc.No. Rc.No. 202/G&M/2017,

Dated: -08-2017

The location of the applied area:

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

State District Panchayat/ Taluk Village S.F.Nos Extent in union hectares Tamil Nagapattinam Karapidagai Kilvelur Karapidagai 180 2.09.5 Ha Nadu South South 181 1.80.5Ha 182 (p) 1.00.0Ha

Total = 4.90.0Ha 2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION The area applied for lease in Poramboke Land Savudu Quarry.

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

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

Project proponent : Thiru.S.Narandran District of the proponent : Company Address : Site Engineer, Annai Infra Developers Private Ltd., SDS Enclave,Flat No 7,4th Floor, Opp Dr.Sathyamoorthay Hospital Road, 2/5, Perunthurai Road, Erode -638011 Copy of Mining Plan is enclosed. Copy of Mining lease letter issued by the District Collector Rc.No.202/G&M/2017, Dated:18-08-2017 Enclosed in the Mining Plan (ii) Brief description of nature of project: The Savudu quarry lies over an extent of 4.90.0 Ha in S.F. Nos. 180(2.09.5Ha),181(1.80.5Ha) & 182(P) (1.00.0 Ha) in Karapidagai South Village, KilvelurTaluk, Nagapattinam District Area falls in Latitude : N 10˚34’35.60” Longitude : E 79˚49’11.85’’ Toposheet = NC 44-5 No Vegetation is noted in the lease applied area. Type of Mining: Open Cast Mining method of semi mechanised mining without drilling and blasting will be applied to quarrying. Mode of quarrying: This quarrying operation is by using excavators and tippers are proposed for quarrying. ii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region:

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

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

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

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

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

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (i) Type of project interlinked and interdependent projects, if any.

This project is located in Karapidagai South Village, Kilvelur taluk, Nagapattinam District It is mandatory to obtain environmental clearance for all mining project irrespective of mining area as per the order of the Honourable Supreme Court of in I.A.No.12-/13/2011 in S.L.P.No. 19628-19629 of 2009 etc., dated: 27.02.2012, the Ministry of Environmental and Forest Office Memorandum dated: 2 . 8 .12.2013 clearance has to be obtained for Minor Minerals from the District Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, Tamil Nadu. As per above order all projects less than 25 hectares falls in ‘B2’ Category of Schedule 1 (a). The extent of this lease area is 4.90.0 Ha and falls in ‘B2’ Category of Schedule 1 (ii) Location Nagapattinam–Velankanni =10 kms Velankanni – Karapidagai South =14 Kms Karapidagai South - Quarry Site = ½ Km The quarry site is located North of Karapidagai South Village.

(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site. This is a mining project, which is site specific due to availability of mineral. Hence the site cannot be shifted. Opencast Semi Mechanised mining without drilling and blasting will be applied to quarrying. The quarry site is considered on the availability of deposits. (IV) Size or magnitude of operation Targeted production of quarrying Savudu will be 33840 m³ a period for 11 Months by open cast mechanised mining method.

(v) Project description with Process Details Mining Process Details

1. No bench is required as proposed depth is only 0.9m for quarrying the Savudu. 2. The applicant should maintain a safety distance of 10m meters to the adjacent Government lands. The following quantity of Savudu for the given year is as follows.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

L W D Volume Year (m) (m) (m) m3

11 Months 470 80 0.9 33840 TOTAL 33840

Proposed Production of : 33840 m3 No of days for : 330 days No of working days for : 300days No of lorry loads per Day : 20 lorry loads Sequence of Mining Operation (Opencast Mechanised Mining)

DEMARCATION OF LEASE AREA

SITE PREPARATION

LOADING THE SAVUDUBY EXCAVATORS AND DIRECTLY LOADED INTO TIPPERS / TRUCKS

Proposed method of mining: Opencast shallow mining, without drilling and blasting Removal of over burden There is no overburden. Savudu is available from the surface itself. a) Mining Opencast shallow mining, without drilling and blasting b) Loading equipment Hydraulic excavators are used for loading purpose and loaded by tippers. (c) Transportation` Transportation by Trucks/ tippers directly f r o m t h e mining area.

(VI) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final product/s, mode of transport of raw material and finished products. This is a mining project for mining of Savudu and so no need of raw material except utility items like fuel and lubricants Diesel, oil and water for drinking and utilities. The Product will be natural. No stocking is required or permitted anywhere either inside the lease area.

(vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project. The Savudu will be despatched to nearby construction units.

(VIII) Availability of water its source, energy/power requirement and source. During initial working mineral water will be provided to labour. For water sprinkling and green belt area water tanker is provided. For permanent solution a bore well will be drilled near the office room to care take drinking water, water sprinkling and for green belt.

(ix) Quantity of waste to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management/disposal. There is no liquid / solid waste generated while quarrying the Savudu. (x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose. As per the order of the Honourable Supreme Court of India in I.A.No. 12-/13/2011 in S.L.P.No. 19628-19629 of 2009 etc., dated: 27.02.2012 and the Ministry of Environment and Forest Office Memorandum dated: 18.05.2012 clearance has to be obtained for mining of Minor Minerals from the District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Tamil Nadu. Form I and Pre-Feasibility report is required to get Environmental Clearance for the project from DEAC. EIA Report identifies all of the issues and technical requirements of a proposed operation, with particular attention to potential Environmental, Health and Safety, Social and Economic Impacts. The purpose of EIA is to ensure the protection and conservation of the environment and natural resources including human health aspects against uncontrolled development. The long-term objective is to ensure a sustainable economic development that meets present needs without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs. EIA is an important tool in the integrated environmental management approach. The aim of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to enable the approving authority, the public, local and central government and the developer to properly consider the potential environmental consequences of a proposal, and to make recommendations to reduce the environmental consequences if necessary. It is important to provide sufficient information for the approving authority to make a decision on whether to approve a proposal and if so, under what conditions. The EIA provides the basis for sound ongoing environmental management.

4. SITE ANALYSIS (i) Connectivity: Nagapattinam–Velankanni =10 kms Velankanni – Karapidagai South =14 Kms Karapidagai South - Quarry Site = ½ Km The quarry site is located North of Karapidagai South Village. (ii) Land form, land use and land ownership.

Area to be Present Added for Sl. Description Area (Hect) Required No. during this Period 1. Mining Area Nil 3.76.00 2. Safety Area Nil 1.14.00 Total = 4.90.0Ha 4.90.0Ha area applied for mining lease is a gentle plain terrain of 0.9m below the ground level. The area is covered with Sa vud u. No vegetation is noted in this area. Necessary infra structure will be provided in the lease hold area. First aid, sanitation facilities will be provided in the office building. (iii) Topography: The area applied for mining lease is a flat terrain .The area is covered with Savudu. No vegetation is noted in this area.

(iv) Existing land use pattern agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies including area under CRZ: shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the forest, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies( distance from the HFL of the river), CRZ. In case of notified industrial area, a copy of the gazette notification should be given.

(v) Existing infrastructure: There is no existing infrastructure available in the site. The entire requisite infrastructure required for mining shall be developed. An office room and rest room is going to be built. A well equipped first aid facility will be maintained.

Extent of Mechanization The working will be by Opencast, shallow mining without drilling and blasting. Loading of S a v u d u i n the quarry will be done by JCB. (VI) Soil classification: The entire Savudu will be transported to the end users and hence, there is no waste generated during the quarrying operation. (vii) Climatic data from Secondary Sources: The climate of the area is tropical and the annual rainfall is about 8 00mm during North -East monsoon.

Temperature From the middle of February, temperature increases steadily. In May which is usually the hottest 0 0 month in the interior, the mean daily maximum temperature rises to 20 to 40 degree Celsius and during 0 0 winter period it drops to 18 to 25 C. The weather is quite hot in May and June and the maximum temperature sometimes reaches 40°Celsius. With the onset of the southwest monsoon by the end of May or beginning of June, there is some drop in temperature. Humidity The relative humidity in general, during the year, is between 55 and 65 percent in the region of the project area, except during the northeast monsoon season, when it is over 65 per cent.

Cloudiness During the months of April and May, the skies become heavily clouded and threatening in the afternoons on many days when thunderstorms follow. In the southwest and northeast monsoon seasons, the sky is heavily clouded or overcast. Winds Generally light to moderate in strength and NW-SW and vice-versa. Between May and September winds are mainly north westerly or westerly From October to February winds are mainly north easterly or northerly

Rainfall Main rainy season is from October to the middle of January. November is generally the rainiest month. The average rain fall in the in the region of the project area is 800mm to 900mm per annum during North- East Monsoon

(viii) Social infrastructure: There is no village available in the lease area. So inhabitants do not required any rehabilitation. On t he co ntr ar y ne a r b y v i l l a ge r s e a r n l i ve l i ho o d by working in mine.

5.PLANNING BRIEF

(i) Planning concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) Town and country planning/development authority classification. It is Opencast, shallow mining without drilling and blasting project. The mine is proposed to run for a period of Three Years. No bench is required as proposed depth is only 0.9m for quarrying the Savudu

(ii) Population Projection

Direction Village Distance in Population Kms North Karapidagai South ½ km 300 East Vettaikaraniruppu 1km 500 South Kovilpathu 1km 300 West Thalainayar 2km 500

(iii) Present land use planning (break up along with green belt etc).

Sl. Present Area (Hect) Description No. 1. Savudu Working 4.90.0 Ha 2. Water storage - Total = 4.90.0 Ha (iv) Assessment of infrastructure demand (physical & social): Physical Infrastructure The road facility is already available which shall be used and maintained. The labour requirement i s t a k e n f r o m t h e n e a r e s t v i l l a g e . Other r e q u i s i t e infrastructure as transport of mine labours is available by way of jeep and two-wheeler.

Medical facility is available for first aid at project site. Government Dispensary is available nearest to ML area at 1Kms in Karapidagai south. Rest room to meet the demand of shelter and office room for project management will be built in the project area. The tippers Lorries will convey the mined Savudu outside the quarry site to the end users. General safety precaution will be taken as per mining practice

Access Roads Access roads from the main road to the quarry site to a length of 1km from Karapidagai south are available for transport facilities. Access roads will be restored to pre-quarry conditions or better condition. Usage of public road for transport shall be done as per approved Practices. Social Infrastructure This project is providing employment for villagers and shopkeepers, mechanic, drivers, local labour and transporter. Proper safety measures will be taken for the safety of the workers by providing helmets, hand gloves, masks and first aid facilities.

(v) Amenities/facilities: As the workers are from nearby villages, the shelter room with toilet facilities & the first aid room will be built in proposed building. Water required for drinking purpose is available by the water tankers from nearby area. Power is available at proximity. First aid box with all necessary materials will be kept all time in the office for use as and when required. 6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCUTRE (i) Industrial area (processing area): No processing unit is required, as the Savudu Material can be directly consumed by the end user. An office-cum-store will be built at mine site. A thatched shelter room with toilet facilities & the first aid facilities will be built. (ii) Residential area (non processing area): Not applicable, local personnel will be employed and so no residential area is proposed. (iii) Greenbelt: Afforestation will be on the primary of the lease boundary. (iv) Social infrastructure: This project is providing employment for villager’s shopkeepers, mechanic, drivers, transporters etc. The lessee will be responsible for social benefits like water, health care measures. Plantation done will improve environmental conditions in the area and aesthetic beauty of the area. Positive community relationship proposed will be adopted by following methods: Care will be taken to ensure Mining Industrial Traffic not degrading public roads or jeopardize public safety Consulting with local people in a sincere manner Protecting drinking water and all water sources Minimize visual impacts to the landscape Minimize disruption of local footpaths and public areas Mine Supervisor and Workers will be aware and at all times meet the following requirements: Usage of Personal Protective equipments Necessary signage at mine access point Gates, Fences, Signs (Or) other barriers to ensure the mine site is secured against unauthorized and / or accidental entry Ensure the mine site is not used for any other purpose other than mining Drinking water management (source & supply of water): Proposal For Water Management Details Source Provision quantity/day

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

TOTAL 2.5KLD

The labours will be provided with drinking water for the persons employed in the quarry. Initially mineral water will be provided by purchasing from markets and for permanent solution a bore well will be drilled to provide water supply and for water sprinkling.

(vii) Sewage system: No sewage will be generated from this project. There is no Sewage System available in the Mining proposed area.

(viii) Industrial waste management: There is no industrial waste. Since this project is mining. Sources of Air Pollution

S.No. Activities in Mines Air Pollutants

1 Haul Road Permissible limit

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

Mine Drainage From the study of the adjacent wells, the ground water table is ranging from 30m onwards.

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

Vibration Levels No vibration in the case of Savudu quarrying.

(ix) Solid waste management: No solid waste is generated in the Savudu quarry.

7. REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT PLAN (R&R Plan)

(i) Policy to be adopted (central/District) in respect of the project affected persons including home ousters, land ousters, and landless labours. a) PAP There is no hutment in the lease area. No human being will be displaced from the project area so no person will be affected contrary local people will get job opportunities and better facilities. There is no rehabilitation & resettlement of people is required. b) Mine Closure Once the process of economical extraction of a mine is complete there is need for scientific mine closure which will not only restore ecology and regenerate bio mass but also take into account the socio- economic aspects of such closure. When mining activities are carried out, mining communities get established and closure of the mine means not only loss of jobs but also disruption of community life. At the mine closure, it will be orderly and systematic and so planned as to help the workers and the dependent community to rehabilitate them without undue hardship. The mined out area after closure of mine will be used as a water reservoir. 8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

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

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

Proposed Financial Estimate : /Budget for (EMP) Environment Management

1. Machinery(Hire) : 5,00,000/-

EMP Cost: 1. Drinking water facility : Rs. 20,000/- : 2. Safety kids Rs. 10,000/- : 3 Water sprinkling : Rs. 30,000/-

4 Afforestation : Rs. 20,000/-

5 Cost towards charity : Rs. 20,000/-

Total : Rs. 1,00,000/-

Total Project Cost : Rs. 6,00,000/- 9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL RECOMENDATIONS

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

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

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

Date: Place: X

Authorized Signature Signature of Recognized Qualified Person.