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PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT
For Quarrying Building Stone
Over an extent of 4.90.27 Ha
S.Y.No.: 354/1/305,354/1/305/603 and 354/1/305/644,
At KARAVALLOOR VILLAGE, PUNALUR TALUK, KOLLAM
DISTRICT AND KERALA STATE
Of
Shri R. Raghulan Pillai S/o. Shri Raghavan Pillai,
No. 694, Bhavani Mandiram, 2, Panayam,
Thrikoyikkal, Eroor Post, Kollam District, Kerala State
Consultant
Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd.,
(QCI/NABET Accredited Organization)
3/216, K.S.V, Nagar, Narasothipatti,
Alagapuram (PO), Salem – 636004
Website: www.abmenvirotech.com
Email: abmenvirotech@gmail.com
Phone: +91427 2440446, 2444297
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CONTENT
CHAPTER
NO.
CHAPTER NAME PAGE
NO.
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 13
2 INTRODUCTION 15
3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 18
4 SITE ANALYSIS 28
5 PLANNING BRIEF 38
6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 43
7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT 45
8 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES 46
9 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL 47
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Chapte r 1 : EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
FEATURE DETAILS
Name of the Proponent
and address
Shri R.Raghulan Pillai S/o. Shri Raghavan
Pillai, No.694, Bhavani Mandiram, 2,
Panayam, Thrikoyikkal, Yeroor-Post,
Yeroor, Kollam district, Kerala State.
Mobile: +91 9447272096
Type of land Patta/
Forest/PWD
Private (Patta) land
Survey number 354/1/305, 354/1/305/603 and
354/1/305/644
Geographical features Co-ordinates:
09°0'13.42” to 09°0'21.39”N
76°54'6.54" to 76°54'20”E
Elevation: 96-160 m above MSL
(Toposheet No. 58 C/16)
Site Location Karavalloor village,
Punalur Taluk,
Kollam District,
Kerala State.
Type of Project Building stone Quarry
Mining lease area 4.90.27 Hectares
Geological Reserves 10,93,688 MT
Recoverable Reserves 914233 MT
Production 914233 MT for five years
@ 182847 MT/annum, 61 loads/day
Depth of Mining 51 m from hill top
Method of Mining Open cast semi mechanized mining
Category B2
Mining plan approval Eco-friendly Mining Plan for building stone
quarry approved by Geologist, Department
of Mining and Geology, District Office,
Kollam, Kerala vide Lr No.
3685/DOQ/S2/2016 dated 30/03/2017.
Period of Lease 5 years
Does it attract any
general conditions
specified in the EIA
notification, 2006?
No
Man Power 18 persons
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Water requirement Total water requirement – 3.0 KLD
Drinking and Utilities 1.0 KLD
Dust suppression and Green Belt 2.0 KLD
Source: Mineral water supply and water
tank
EMP Cost Rs. 3.50 lakhs
Project Cost Rs. 68.70 lakhs
Nearest habitation Narikkal– 1 km (S)
Nearest Town Punalur – 3 km (NE)
Nearest Railway station
Nearest Airport Cochin – 100 km (W)
Nearest Hospital Chemmanthoor – 1.5 km (N)
Land use pattern
Description
Existing
Land use
(ha)
Land use
pattern at
the end of
5th Year
(Ha)
Area under
mining --- 4.20.55
Roads --- 0.05.50
Green belt and
Safety area --- 0.63.42
Labour shed --- 0.00.80
Virgin 4.90.27 ---
Total 4.90.27 4.90.27
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Chapter 2 : INTRODUCTION
1.1. PROJECT AND THE PROPONENT
The proponent, Shri R.Raghulan Pillai, S/o. Shri Raghavan Pillai,
residing at No.694, Bhavani Mandiram, 2, Panayam, Thrikoyikkal,
Yeroor-Post, Yeroor, Kollam District had applied for quarrying building
stone located in S.Y.No. 354/1/305,354/1/305/603 and
354/1/305/644 which extends upto 4.90.27 hectares in the Karavalloor
Village, Punalur Taluk, Kollam District, Kerala.
For this quarrying project, Mining Plan was prepared under Rule
66 of Kerala Minor Minerals Concession Rules, (Amended 2015) and
Minor Mineral conservation and Development rule 2010 (Draft) for
quarrying the building stone with due consideration of environmental
parameters so as to obtain Environmental clearance (EC) and submitted
on 17/01/2017. Permission requested to quarry is for a period of Twelve
years.
The mining plan is approved by the Geologist, Department of
Mining and Geology, District Office, Kollam, Kerala vide Lr No.
3685/DOQ/S2/2016 dated 30/03/2017. Copy of the approval letter is
being attached in the additional documents Annexure I.
As per the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) notification,
2006 and its subsequent amendments and as per S.O. 141 (E) –
amendment notification dated 15.01.2016, the project area lesser than
25 Hectares are classified under B2 category for the purpose of
Environmental Clearance. Hence, this project falls under B2 Category
and require Environment Clearance (EC) from DEIAA/DEAC,
Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
1.2. NATURE OF THE PROJECT
The applied area is fresh lease. No explorations in the form of
boreholes/pits/ trenches are carried out. Since the quarry lease area is
exposed by Khondalite out crop and with in thin layer of topsoil.
Khondalite is a type of white granite of plutonic igneous origin, coarse to
fine grained nature, formed by molten magma. It is a type of deep seated
rock Hence detailed exploration does not required for this area and the
depth will extend beyond 50 metres, based on exposure along hill slopes.
Open cast, semi-mechanized mining will be adopted to extract
building stones of required size from the area for which lease applied for.
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Aspects considered for quarrying are construction of semi-permanent
structures, planning for the development / production works, formation
of faces, laying of approach road to various benches for movement of
dumpers, recruitment of man power, deployment of machinery, selection
of dump sites, stacking yards etc. Top soil / overburden, weathered
materials shall be removed prior to development of working benches.
1.3. NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE
Building stones play a vital role in roads, concrete and building products.
They are used in walls and paving slabs as it is weather resistant and for
its aesthetic appeal. The aggregates of the stone is crushed and sorted
into various sizes for use in concrete, coated with bitumen to make
asphalt or used dry as bulk fill in construction because of its strong
physical properties. Thus mining of Building stones supports the country
in improving the infrastructure as well as the economy. It also supports
the day to day life by comforting the living environment.
1.4. DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP
As Building stone is a significant raw material in the construction sector,
the demand exists in the market throughout the year. Thus quarrying of
the mineral finds consumer easily in the local market.
1.5. IMPORT VS INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION
Building stone exists in the proposed site and does not require any raw
material to be imported for the production process. The extracted blocks
are broken into required size for selling. Send to crushers if required.
1.6. EXPORT POSSIBILITY
Not applicable since the project meets local demand only.
1.7. EMPLOYMENT
Manpower proposed to look after and carry out the day to day quarrying
activities at the proposed production complies with statutory provisions
of MMR 1961.The project extends employment to a total of 14 persons.
1.7.1. Management and Supervisory personal
a. Mining Engineer / Mines Manager - 1 Person
(First/ Second class Mines Manager Competency certificate holder)
b. Mines Foreman - 1 Person
(Foreman competency Certificate holder)
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c. Mining Mate - 1 Person
(Mine Mate competency Certificate holder)
d. Register keeper (Workman cadre) - 1 Person
1.7.2. Labour
i) Skilled
Operator : 1 Person
ii) Semi-skilled
Driver : 2 Persons
iii) Un-skilled
Musdoors\ Labour : 7 Persons
Cleaners : 3 Persons
Register Keeper : 1 Person
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Total : 14 Persons
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Chapte r 3 : PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1. TYPE OF PROJECT
The project involves quarrying of building stone blocks from the proposed
area by adopting eco-friendly and safer techniques. The building stones
are broken into required sizes and being sent to the market.
3.2. LOCATION
The area is represented by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58 C/16, the
location map is given in Plate 1 and figure 3.1.
Figure 3.1: Location of the proposed quarry
The area lies in the northern latitude ranges from 09°0'13.41486”
to 09°0'21.39290” and eastern longitude from 76°54'6.53961" to
76°54'19.97132”. Figure 3.2 shows the lease boundary and Co-ordinates
of the pillars of the quarry on the Google earth image.
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Table 2.1: Co-ordinates of the pillars
Pillar No. LATITUDE LONGITUDE
1 09o0’13.41486”N 76o54’7.65726”E
2 09o0’16.11587”N 76o54’7.70412”E
3 09o0’18.79060”N 76o54’6.53961”E
4 09o0’19.40741”N 76o54’6.83746”E
5 09o0’19.26001”N 76o54’8.27707”E
6 09o0’21.01174”N 76o54’11.26522”E
7 09o0’21.39290”N 76o54’19.35303”E
8 09o0’19.86760”N 76o54’19.97132”E
Figure 3.2: Lease boundary and pillars overlaid on the Google Earth
Image
3.3. ALTERNATIVE SITE
Since the project is site specific due to the availability of minerals, no
alternative sites proposed for this project.
3.4. PRODUCTION (SIZE OF OPERATION)
The proposed annual rate of production is about 1,82,847MT for the five
years period of mining plan. Production schedule is as given in table 3.1.
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Table 3.1: Production proposed
Year Pit.
No Over Burden
ROM
(MT)
Saleable ore/
Mineral
@95% (MT)
First I 165160 192050 182448
Second I ---- 193325 183659
Third I ---- 192275 182661
Fourth I ---- 192500 182875
Fifth I ---- 192200 182590
TOTAL 165160 224652 962350
3.5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.5.1. Open cast working
Under, Reg.106 (2) (b) of MMR, 1961, the bench height is designed as 5m
and the bench width should not be less than bench height. The slope of
the benches should not exceed 60° from horizontal. As far as the mining
of Miner mineral is concerned, observance of provisions of the regulations
106 (2) (a) as above is seldom due to various inherent petro genetic and
mining difficulties. The bench height is designed equal to height of boom
of the excavator. Hence, the applicant is suitably directed to obtain
necessary relaxation from the chief inspector of mines, for which
provision is available within the regulation 106 (2) (a).
A bench height of 5m and a width not less than the height and ten
working benches, each with a height of 5m as equal to the height of the
excavator boom and the width more than 3 m is proposed to be
maintained for safe movement of machinery. The bench slope is
maintained not more than 60° from horizontal. The proposed Bench
dimension to be maintained in the five years period of mining plan is
described in the year-wise development/production schedule.
S1 fencing shall be constructed at the top of high benches in order
to safe guard the unauthorized entry of men and machinery. In the case
of entry and exit of pit(s), G1 fencing as a parapet should be made to
control tress passes.
3.5.2. Drilling
Drilling of shot-holes will be carried out by using a compressor and Jack
Hammers combination. Depth of holes shall be 1-2m.The spacing shall
be 0.75m and burden shall be 0.60m from the preface. To achieve a
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correct blasting geometry certain amount of trial blast is prerequisite to
effect a perfect pre-determined fragmentation and fly rock control.
Table 3.2: Drilling Equipment
3.5.3. Blasting
To achieve a correct blasting geometry, certain amount of trial blast is
pre-requisite to effect a perfect pre-determined fragmentation and fly rock
control. In case of heavy blasting, a qualified Mines manager has to be
appointed for proper calculation of powder factor, control blasting,
sequencing and arrangements of explosives.
The massive formation shall be broken into pieces of portable size
by jack hammer drilling and shot hole blasting. Powder factor of
explosives for breaking such hard rock shall be in the order of 6-7 tonnes
per Kg of explosives. Explosives recommended for efficient blasting with
safe practice are in table 3.3. Blasting parameter proposed to be adopted
for shot holes shall be,
Depth (m) * Burden (m) * Spacing (m) = Volume (m3)
1.00 x 0.60 x 0.75 = 0.45 m3
Quantity of broken rock per hole (0.45 x 2.6) = 1.17 MT
Blasting efficiency @90% (1.17 x 90% ) = 1.05 MT/hole
Charge per hole =140 gm of 25 mm dia.
cartridge.
Quantity of rock broken per day = 609.49 M.T.
Requirement of explosives per day = 87 kg @ 7 M.T. per kg of
explosives
No. of holes to be drilled per day = 609.49/1.05=580Holes
Type No. Dia.of
hole
Bucket/
Capacity
(MT)
Make Motive
Power H.P
Jack
Hammer 4 19mm Hand held Atlas copco Air 45
Rock
Breaker 2 - - - - 80
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Table 3.3: Recommended Explosives
S.No. Description Class /
Division Type Size
1. Slurry class - 3 Nitro compound 25 x 200
2. Detonators class - 6 Ordinary and Electric
(OD and ED) 6.5 x 32
3. Safety fuse class - 6
Div - 1
Blue sump fuse coils
of 10 mts each
Slurry explosives will be initiated directly by blue sump fuse with
ordinary detonators or electric detonators. The Powder factor for waste
rock development shall be 7 Tonnes per kg. of explosives.
3.5.3.1. Measures proposed to minimize ground vibration due to blasting
The following steps shall be adopted to control ground vibration during
blasting.
i. Geometry of blasting pattern like burden, spacing and inclination
of hole should be
Burden (m) * Spacing (m) - Inclination
0.60 x 0.75 - 70°
ii. High strength explosives like slurry in the form of cartridge should
be used. ANFO mixture for shot holes should not be used which
may cause huge fly rock fragments in view of critical diameter
problem.
iii. To control vibration abatement, use delay or relay arrangements
with specific charges
iv. Charge per hole should exceed the powder factor designed for each
hole based on quantum of blasting, strength of rocks, fracture
pattern etc.
v. In case any objection from the public, a long trench in the direction
of blasting near lease boundary may be opened to a depth of 2m to
control longitudinal waves (P-waves) to arrest any damage to
infrastructures.
vi. If any building lies within 50m, muffle blasting practice may be
followed in addition to the regular safety procedures and the
charge per blast hole shall not exceed 2kg as specified by DGMS.
vii. Any other method of safety measures shall be advised to the
Applicant as and when required by the qualified Mine Manager.
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3.5.3.2. Storage of explosives
The Applicant is advised to store the explosives as per the Indian
Explosives Act, 1958 and the Explosive Rules,1983. Necessary
permissions should be obtained from the Joint Controller of Explosives to
store and uses of explosives in the quarry in the magazine permit under
Form -23 or Agreement shall be made with holder of Form-22 who can
supply and fire explosives as per safety practices. However blasting in the
mines or quarry shall be done as per the MMR, 1961 under the
supervision of Mines Blaster certificate holder, appointed under Reg.160
of Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961.
3.5.4. Loading and Transportation
Loading of waste and reject materials shall be done by excavator into 15
tonners tippers from the working place periodically. Such waste and
building stones shall be dumped in the site earmarked for dumping as
shown in the Plates VII and IX. The applicant is proposed to engage one
hydraulic excavator with 1.2 Metric tons capacity and two tippers of
15tonnes capacity for internal transport of rejects from the working face
to the dumps. Details of excavator and Tippers are as given in table 3.4
and figure 3.3 shows the photographs of them.
Table 3.4: Proposed loading and transporting equipment
Figure 3.3 a): Hydraulic Excavator b) Tipping Truck
Type Nos Bucket/
Capacity Make
Motive
Power H.P
Hydraulic
excavator 1 1.20 m3 KOBELCO Diesel
EX
110
Tipper 2 15M.T TATA Diesel 180
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3.6. RESOURCES
The geological and recoverable reserves are estimated by cross-sectional
Methods up to a thickness of 51 m from the hill top whose elevation
ranges from 160-96m above mean sea level. Recovery of useable rock is
taken as 95% and 5% shall be fines, mining losses and fly rock.
3.6.1. Geological Resources
The geological resources estimated by cross sectional method is as
10,93,688 MT of granite building stone up to a thickness of 51m from
the hill top, having considered the depth of mining, recovery, safety
barriers etc. Geological resources estimation is given in the Table 3.5
Table 3.5: Geological Resources
SECTION L
(m)
W
(m)
D
(m) B.D
Quantity
(MT)
Geological
Resources
@95%(MT)
Reject
@5%(MT)
AB
-X1Y1
UNDER
SAFETY
7.5 7.5 5 2.5 703.125 668 35
7.5 7.5 5 2.5 703.125 668 35
7.5 7.5 5 2.5 703.125 668 35
7.5 15 5 2.5 1406.25 1336 70
7.5 7.5 5 2.5 703.125 668 35
MINEABLE
20 190 5 2.5 47500 45125 2375
34 190 5 2.5 80750 76713 4038
52 190 5 2.5 123500 117325 6175
62 74 5 2.5 57350 54483 2868
70 102 5 2.5 89250 84788 4463
74 120 5 2.5 111000 105450 5550
82 128 5 2.5 131200 124640 6560
78 120 5 2.5 117000 111150 5850
UNDER
BENCHES
2 6 5 2.5 150 143 8
16 18 5 2.5 3600 3420 180
28 30 5 2.5 10500 9975 525
40 42 5 2.5 21000 19950 1050
52 54 5 2.5 35100 33345 1755
AB
-X2Y2
UNDER
SAFETY
7.5 7.5 5 2.5 703.125 668 35
7.5 7.5 5 2.5 703.125 668 35
7.5 15 5 2.5 1406.25 1336 70
7.5 15 5 2.5 1406.25 1336 70
15 15 5 2.5 2812.5 2672 141
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AB
-X2Y2
MINEABLE
14 40 5 2.5 7000 6650 350
74 70 5 2.5 64750 61513 3238
112 52 5 2.5 72800 69160 3640
152 28 5 2.5 53200 50540 2660
94 6 5 2.5 7050 6698 353
UNDER
BENCHES
108 6 5 2.5 8100 7695 405
96 22 5 2.5 26400 25080 1320
68 44 5 2.5 37400 35530 1870
30 68 5 2.5 25500 24225 1275
9 88 5 2.5 9900 9405 495
TOTAL 1151250 1093688 57563
GEOLOGICAL RESERVE ESTIMATION
Total Geological resources (A) = 1093688 MT
(Remaining + already mined out + Safety Zone)
Mineral reserves blocked under benches (B) = 1688768 MT
Mineral reserves blocked in safety zone (C) = 10688MT
3.6.2. Mineable/ Recoverable reserves
The mineable\recoverable reserves is estimated by cross-sectional
method having considered the recovery factor, depth of mining, safety
barriers etc., The mineable reserve is estimated as 914233 MT. of
building stone to a depth of mining of 51m from the hill top. Details of
estimation of mineable reserves are given in Table 3.6.
Table 3.6: Recoverable reserves
SECTION L
(m) W(m) D(m) B.D
Quantity
(MT)
Mineable
Reserves
@95% (MT)
Reject
@5%
(MT)
AB-X1Y1
20 190 5 2.5 47500 45125 2375
34 190 5 2.5 80750 76713 4038
52 190 5 2.5 123500 117325 6175
62 74 5 2.5 57350 54483 2868
70 102 5 2.5 89250 84788 4463
74 120 5 2.5 111000 105450 5550
82 128 5 2.5 131200 124640 6560
78 120 5 2.5 117000 111150 5850
AB-X2Y2
14 40 5 2.5 7000 6650 350
74 70 5 2.5 64750 61513 3238
112 52 5 2.5 72800 69160 3640
152 28 5 2.5 53200 50540 2660
94 6 5 2.5 7050 6698 353
TOTAL 962350 914233 48118
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TOPSOIL DEVELOPMENT
AB-X1Y1 202 220 1 2.5 111100 111100
AB-X2Y2 204 106 1 2.5 54060 54060
TOTAL 165160 165160
GRAND TOTAL 1127510 914233 213278
Total Mineable/Recoverable Reserves = A-(B+C)
= 1093688 – (168768+10688) MT
Calculated Mineable Reserves = 914233 MT
The overall pit slope is taken as 60° from the horizontal. The
recovery factor is taken as 95% from the top bench up to the bottom. The
life of the mine is computed as 5 years at an average production rate of
1,82,847MT. per annum for the depth up to 51m from the hill top. The
reserves below this level shall increase the life substantially.
3.7. WATER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT
Whole some drinking water shall be provided as per the Mines Rules,
1955. Quantity for drinking and utilities is 1.0KLD. Dust suppression
and green belt of water is 2.0KLD.Minimum quantity of 3.0KLD has to be
maintained as per the Rule. Drinking water is obtained by Mineral water
industries by water canes. Dust suppression and green belt is obtained
from water tank.
3.8. POWER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT
Electricity is not required as the mine will be working only during day
time which does not demand artificial light. Table 3.2 and 3.4 shows the
fuel required for operating the machineries. They will out sourced to meet
the requirement.
3.9. WASTE GENERATION
Building stone rejects which amounts to 5% of the total excavation;
about 48118 MT will be generated for mining up to 51 m depth from top.
Year wise waste generation is as in table 3.7.
Table 3.7: Generation of Waste/ Reject
Year Gravel/
Topsoil (MT)
Overburden/
Waste (MT)
Building stone
Rejects (MT)
Total
First 165160 ---- 9603 1 : 0.96
Second --- ---- 9666 1 : 0.05
Third --- ---- 9614 1 : 0.05
Fourth --- ---- 9625 1 : 0.05
Fifth --- ---- 9610 1 : 0.05
Total 165160 ---- 48118 1 : 0.23
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3.10. SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF THE FEASIBILITY
DRAWING
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Chapte r 4 : SITE ANALYSIS
4.1. CONNECTIVITY
The site is accessible from Kollam as given in figure 4.1.
Figure 4.1: Route
4.2. LAND DETAILS
The area applied for quarrying is almost a hilly terrain. The land use of
the lease area before and after proposed project is as shown in table 4.1.
The land is non forest and non agricultural patta land where the land
classification is in table 4.2.
Table 4.1: Land use
Table 4.2: Land Classification
Area (Ha)
Description Non- Forest Forest
(i) waste land --- ---
(ii) grazing land, --- ---
(iii) Agriculture land --- ---
(iv)others(specify) 4.90.27 ---
Total Lease Area 4.90.27 ---
S. No. Description Existing Land use
(Ha)
Land use pattern at the end of 5th
Year (Ha)
% of Use
1 Area under mining ---- 4.20.55 85.8
2 Roads ---- 0.05.50 1
3 Green belt & Safety
area ---- 0.63.42 13
4 Labour shed ---- 0.00.80 0.2
5 Virgin 4.90.27 ---- ---
Total 4.90.27 4.90.27 100%
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4.3. TOPOGRAPHY
The lease area applied for quarry is almost a hilly terrain with elevation
ranges from 96-160m above mean sea level. The lease area is generally
sloping from SE to NW. The slope is moderate to steep. The lease area is
exposed with few outcrops with intermittent soil with little vegetation.
This area surrounding the applied area is covered by rubber plantation.
There is no perennial water course/ water bodies/ streams/nallah within
500 m radius from the applied for quarry lease
4.4. ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
4.4.1. Water environment
There is no major river or water bodies, seasonal odai track, nallah and
ponds are situated around 500m radius. The ground water table is
observed at a depth of 32m bgl. Though the mining is proposed to a
depth of 51m, the ground water may not percolate into the quarry in view
of massive formation without much fractures and joints and also the
quarry is above ground level.
The recuperation of ground water is poor in hard formation. The
rain water percolation and collection shall be less than 300 lpm and it
shall be pumped about periodically by a stand by diesel powered
centrifugal pump motivated with 30H.P. Motor. The quality of water is
potable without any contamination and it shall be pumped into the
adjacent agricultural fields and plantation area.
The report reveals that the water does not comply with drinking
water specification as per IS 10500:2012 with respect to Microbiological
Examinations. So it is not recommended for drinking purpose. But it can
be used for other domestic uses. It can be treated with methods like
Chlorination/ Ozonization/ UV radiation in order to remove excessive
microbial count and use for drinking purpose. Mean while mineral water
shall be supplied in canes for drinking purposes or RO systems shall be
provided if necessary. Test report is given in Table 4.3.
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Table 4.3: Water sample - test report Sl.
No.
PA
RA
ME
TE
RS
UN
ITS
RE
SU
LT
S
As Per IS 10500:2012 PROTOCOL
Requir
em
ent
(Accepta
ble
lim
it)
Perm
issib
le lim
it
in t
he a
bsence o
f
alt
ern
ate
sourc
e
APH
A 2
2n
d E
dit
ion
2012
Physical Properties
1 Appearance
When
Analyzed
- Clear - - -
After
Filtration
Clear - -
2 pH value
at 25oC
- 7.38 6.5 – 8.5 6.5 – 8.5 4500 H+ B
3 Color HazenUnit <1.0 5 15 2120 B
4 Odor - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable IS 3025 P.5
1983 R.2012
5 Turbidity NTU <1.0 1 5 2130 B
6 Electrical
conductivity
at 25oC
Micro
mhos/cm
206 - - 2510 B
Chemical Properties
7 Total
Suspended
Solids
mg/l <1.0 - - IS:3025:
P.17:1984:
R.2012
8 Total
Dissolved
Solids
mg/l 105 500 2000 IS
3025:P.16:1984:
R.2012
9 Total
Hardness
as CaCO3
mg/l 23 200 600 2340 C
10 Calcium
Hardness
as CaCO3
mg/l 17 - - 3500 - Ca B
11 Magnesium
Hardness
as CaCO3
mg/l 6 - - 3500 - Mg B
12 Calcium as
Ca
mg/l 7 75 200 3500 - Ca B
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13 Magnesium
as Mg
mg/l 1.4 30 100 2340 C
14 Phenolpht
halein
Alkalinity
as CaCO3
mg/l Nil - - 2320 B
15 Total
Alkalinity
as CaCO3
mg/l 50 200 600 2320 B
16 Chlorides
as Cl
mg/l 3 250 1000 4500 Cl- B
17 Sulfates as
SO4
mg/l BDL
(DL=0.1)
200 400 4500 SO4 E
18 Total Iron
as Fe
mg/l BDL
(DL=0.01)
0.3 0.3 3500 Fe B
19 Silica
(Reactive)
as SiO2
mg/l 58 - - 4500 SiO2 C
20 Carbonate
Hardness
as CaCO3
mg/l 23 - - 2340 A
21 Non-
Carbonate
Hardness
as CaCO3
mg/l Nil - - 2340 A
22 Free
Residual
Chlorine
mg/l <0.2 0.2 **1 4500 Cl B
Microbiological Examination
1 Total
Coliforms
MPN /
100ml
17 Shall not be
detectable in any100
ml
IS:1622-1981
Amd.4 RA 2009
2 E.coli MPN /
100ml
14 Shall not be
detectable in any100
ml
IS:1622-1981
Amd.4 RA 2009
BDL-Below Detectable Limit; DL-Detection Limit.
4.4.2. Air Quality
Being a fresh area, baseline air quality should be studied. Air sampling
was done and the pollutants are found to be well within the NAAQS limits
as per the report (Table 4.4). Dust fall data may be taken from the district
observation for threshold values.
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Table 4.4: Air Sample analysis result
S.
No.
PARAMETERS PROTOCOL UNIT RESULT NAAQS*
1 Particulate Matter
(PM 2.5)
Envirotech
Manual μg/m3 23.45 60
2 Respirable
Particulate Matter
(PM10)
IS 5182 Part
23-2006 μg /m3 52.35 100
3 Sulphur Dioxide
(SO2)
IS 5182 Part
2 -2001 μg /m3 5.10 80
4 Nitrogen Dioxide
(NO2)
IS 5182 Part
6-2006 μg/m3 10.95 80
5 Ozone (O3) IS 5182 Part
9-2009 μg/ m3 28.45 180
6 Lead (Pb) IS 5182 Part
22-2004 μg/m3
BDL
(DL=0.1) 1
7 Carbon Monoxide
(CO) (1 Hour )
IS 5182 Part
10-2003 mg/m3
BDL
(DL=1.15) 4
8 Ammonia (NH3) Indophenol
Method μg/m3 16.95 400
9 Arsenic (As) IS 5182 Part
22:2004
R.2009
ng/m3 BDL
(DL=1.0) 6
10 Nickel (Ni) IS 5182 Part
22:2004
R.2009
Ng/m3 BDL
(DL=0.1) 20
11 Benzene (C6H6) IS 5182 Part
11-2006 μg/m3
BDL
(DL=0.1) 5
12 Benzo (a) Pyrene IS 5182 Part
12-2004 ng/m3
BDL
(DL=0.1) 1
BDL – Below Detectable Limit ; DL – Detection Limit
4.4.3. Acoustic and Seismic Environment
Threshold sound level is reported as 46.30 dB. Report of the sound/
noise level is given in table 4.5. Since fresh area, no activity of quarrying
is being done to measure the peak particle velocity due to longitudinal
waves.
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Table 4.5: Noise survey report
S.
No
Sampling
Location
Noise Value
dB (A)
Average
Noise Value
dB (A)
Limits as per
TNPCB dB (A)
( Day Time)
1 GPS Coordinates
09°0’18.51”N,
76°54’6.67”E
45.6 46.30 75
48.4
44.8
46.4
4.4.4. Soil Environment
Samples have been collected in the lease area for analyzing its
characteristics. Table 4.6 shows the test report with physical and
chemical values of the samples.
Table 4.6: Soil sample analysis report
Method Of Analysis: IS 2720 and EPA Method.
Physical Parameters
S. No. PARAMETERS RESULTS
1 pH value (10% Solution) 5.20
2 EC@ 25oC (Micromhos/cm)
(10% solution) 12.0
3 Moisture 15.20% w/w
4 Density 1.11g/cc
5 Color Brownish
6 Consistency Light soft
7 Structure Structure-less
8 Texture
Clay=20.45%
Sand and Silt =28.10%
Gravel = 51.45 %
Gravel Soil
9 Loss On Ignition 18.45 % w/w
10 Lime Status (Lime
Requirement) Nil
Chemical Parameters
1 Alkalinity 0.0219 %w/w
2 Sodium Absorption Ratio 5.68 meq/kg
3 Cation Exchange Ratio 10.0 meq/100g
4 Oil & Grease <10.0 ppm
5 Chlorides 0.0241 % w/w
6 Sulphates 0.0081 % w/w
7 Nitrates 0.014 % w/w
8 Total Nitrogen 0.12 % w/w
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9 Total Phosphorous 0.005 % w/w
10 Calcium 0.284 % w/w
11 Magnesium 0.109 % w/w
12 Sodium 0.141 % w/w
13 Potassium 0.22 % w/w
14 Iron 1.32 % w/w
15 Organic Matter 0.24 % w/w
16 Water Holding capacity 1.14 % w/w
17 Copper 0.0299 % w/w
18 Nickel 0.0007 % w/w
19 Chromium 0.0010 % w/w
20 Lead 0.0017 % w/w
21 Zinc 0.014 % w/w
4.4.5. Eco Sensitive area
There is no major water body, seasonal odai or Nallah found within 500m
radius of the lease boundary. Archaeological monuments, bridges, Theme
parks, School are also not located in the area. No reserve forest, wild life
sanctuaries found within the 10 km radius.
4.5. INFRASTRUCTURE
Table 4.7 shows the infrastructure found near the lease area.
Table 4.7: Infrastructures
S.No. Particulars Location ~ Distance
in km
Direction
(Avg)
1. Post office Narikkal 1 South
2. Town(Taluk Head) Punalur 3 NE
3. Police Station Punalur 3 NE
4. Municipality Punalur 3 NE
5. Fire Station Punalur 3 NE
6. Govt. Hospital Chemmanthoor 1.5 North
7. School Narikkal 1 South
8. DSP Office Kottarakara 10 East
9. Railway Station Punalur 3 NE
10. Nearest Airport Cochin 100 West
11. Sea port Cochin 100 West
12. Villages
i) Chemmanthoor 1.5 North
ii) Narikkal 1 South
iii) Punamkuttymala 1.7 East
iv) Kottavattom 2.6 West
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4.5.1. Road
The mode of transport of the building stone produced and marketed is by
road to various consumer destination of their own. Approach road is
available from the lease area to a village road for transportation. SH-road
is situated above 0.5 km away on the eastern side connecting Punalur-
Narikkal.
4.5.2. Power Supply
Since simple methods are adopted and the limited scale of activities
involved in the building stone mining, high tension electric power supply
or huge workshop facility is not required.
4.5.3. Sanitary Facilities
Surface latrines and urinals shall be constructed at convenient place for
usage of male and female labors separately
4.5.4. First Aid Facility
Being a small mine, a first aid station as per provisions under Rule (44)
of Mines Rules 1955 shall be provided with facilities as prescribed in
third schedule. Initial medical examination has to be conducted for the
mine workers under rule 29B of Mines Rule 1955.
4.6. SOIL CLASSIFICATION
The soil type is found to be Red soil. Table 4.6 shows the physical and
chemical parameters of the analyzed soil samples.
4.7. CLIMATIC CONDITION
Kollam district receives 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 is about 2850 mm. It is minimum
around Kollam in the southeastern part of the district. The highest
humidity is generally recorded in May with the value of 87%.
4.7.1. Wind
The average daily wind speed in August is around 8 km/h, that is
equivalent to about 5 mph, or 5 knots. In recent years the maximum
sustained wind speed has reached 74 km/h, that is equivalent of around
46 mph, or 40 knots.
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Figure 4.2.:Wind speed throughout the year
4.7.2. Temperature
Throughout the month of August daytime temperatures will generally
reach highs of around 28°C that's about 83°F. At night the average
minimum temperature drops down to around 22°C, that's 72°F. The
chart figure 4.3 shows the average high and low temperature for each
month of the year. It also shows the maximum and minimum recorded
temperatures.
Figure 4.3: Temperature throughout the year
4.7.3. Precipitation
The average monthly amount of precipitation is recorded at around 320
mm, that's 13 inches. Throughout the month you can expect to see rain
or drizzle falling on 19 days of the month.Precipitation amount and
number of rain/drizzle days is in figure 4.4.
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Figure 4.4.: Rainfall data
4.7.4. Relative Humidity
The average daily relative humidity for August is around 87%.
4.8. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Mar Gregorious Orthodox church is about 1.8 km towards North west in
Marangadu village. Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama - Ath Mosque is in on
South East at 2.5 km. Mathra Ayiravalli temple is about 2 km on South
East direction. Vechembu Maha Vishnu temple is about 2.8 km South. A
high school is about 2.5 km on South west of the site. Sabarigiri Senior
Secondary School is about 3 km on North East. St. Thomas Higher
Secondary School is about 2.3 km on North East. Tholikodu Pumping
station is about 3 km on the east.
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Chapte r 5 : PLANNING BRIEF
5.1. PLANNING CONCEPT
Excavation of building stone is planned and described in section 3.4 and
3.6. Proposed land is a Private (Patta) land which does not come under
Residential, Forest or any other sensitive land classification. As a small
project, it is not demanding any town or country planning. However,
approach roads and haul roads will be laid for the transportation of
excavated materials to the market and to the dump.
5.2. POPULATION PROJECTION
Population of the nearby villages is as in table 5.1. Population
characteristics and Occupational characteristics of the Karavaloor
Village, Punalur Taluk, Kollam District is given in table 5.2 and 5.3
respectively. The proposed project will not affect the village population,
and hence population projection is not significant. However, it provides
occupation to about 18 persons of which 80% of them will be from the
local villages. Other than mine employment, workshops, spare parts,
tyres and tubes and related several self-employment opportunities.
Table 5.1: Details of nearby villages
Name of Village Direction
Distance
from
Mine (m)
Population
(Approx)
Chemmanthoor North 1.5 26912
Narikkal South 1 16195
Punamkuttymala East 1.7 24188
Kottavattom West 2.6 24479
Table 5.2: Population Characteristics (2001and 2011)
Sl. No. Characteristics 2001 % 2011 %
1 Total Household 5754 6385
2 Total Population 23709 23947
3 Male Population 11334 47.80 11288 47.14
4 Female Population 12375 52.20 12659 52.86
5 Total Literacy 19325 81.51 20805 86.88
6 Male Literacy 9429 83.19 9876 87.49
7 Female Literacy 9896 79.97 10929 86.33
8 Sex Ratio 1092 1121
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Table 5.3: Occupational Characteristics (2001 and 2011)
Sl. No. Characteristics 2001 % 2011 %
1 Total Population 23709 23947
2 Male Population 11334 47.80 11288 47.14
3 Female Population 12375 52.20 12659 52.86
4 Total Workers 7067 29.81 8248 34.44
5 Male Workers 5609 49.49 6022 53.35
6 Female Workers 1458 11.78 2226 17.58
7 Total Main workers 5469 23.07 5343 22.31
8 Male Main workers 4434 39.12 4218 37.37
9 Female Main Workers 1035 8.36 1125 8.89
10 Total Cultivators 659 9.33 662 8.03
11 Male Cultivators 583 10.39 606 10.06
12 Female Cultivators 76 5.21 56 2.52
13 Total Main Agricultural
Laborers 1363 19.29 859 10.41
14 Male Agri. Laborers 1122 20.00 711 11.81
15 Female Agri. Laborers 241 16.53 148 6.65
16 Total Main HHI 110 1.56 139 1.69
17 Male HHI 91 1.62 107 1.78
18 Female HHI 19 1.30 32 1.44
19 Total Main Other Tertiary
workers 3337 47.22 3683 44.65
20 Male OT 2638 47.03 2794 46.40
21 Female OT 699 47.94 889 39.94
22 Total Non-workers 16642 70.19 15699 65.56
23 Male Non-workers 5725 50.51 5266 46.65
24 Female Non workers 10917 88.22 10433 82.42
5.3. LAND USE PLANNING
Existing and proposed land use pattern is discussed in previous chapter
in Table 4.1. About 95% of the un-worked land will be used for mining
and the remaining for haul roads.
5.4. INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND
Labour shed, Surface latrines and urinals are required to be constructed
easily accessible from the working area. Green belt is proposed which is
given in afforestation plan (Table 5.5). No other infrastructures required.
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Table 5.5: Afforestation Plan
Year Place Types of Trees Number Rate of
Survival
I Lease Boundary
and Dump
Rubber and other
regional trees
30 80 %
II Lease Boundary
and Dump
30 80 %
III Lease Boundary
and Dump
30 80 %
IV Lease Boundary
and Dump
30 80 %
V Lease Boundary
and Dump
30 80 %
5.5. AMENITIES/ FACILITIES
List of equipments and materials required are discussed in Chapter 3
and listed in Table 3.3 to 3.5.
5.6. HAZARDS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
5.6.1 Explosives
Blasting is done by means of explosives which are hazardous during of
handling, storage and blasting.
5.6.1.1. Storage and Handling
The Applicant is advised to store the explosives as per the Indian
Explosives Act, 1958 and the Explosive Rules, 1983. Necessary
permissions should be obtained from the Joint Controller of Explosives to
store and uses of explosives in the quarry in the magazine permit under
Form - 23 or Agreement shall be made with holder of Form - 22 who can
supply and fire explosives as per safety practices. However blasting in the
mine or quarry shall be done as per the MMR, 1961 under the
supervision of Mines Blaster certificate holder, appointed under Reg. 160
of Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961.
5.6.1.2. Blasting
Poorly designed shots can result in misfires early ignition and flying rock.
Safety can be ensured by planning for round of shots to ensure face
properly surveyed, holes correctly drilled, direction logged, the weight of
explosion for good fragmentation. Blast design, charge and fire around of
explosives should be carried out by a trained person.
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5.6.1.3. Drilling
Slipping and Falling of labours from the edge of a bench during drilling is
possible. Part of training should include instructions to face towards the
open edge of the bench so any inadvertent backward step is away from
the edge. Suitable portable rail fencing which can be erected between the
drilling operations and the edge of the mine can be provided. Attachment
of a safety line to the drilling rig and provide harness for the driller to
wear can be done. Newer drill machines are provided with cabin which
controls noise level within cabins. Driller operators should be protected
with ear protection.
5.6.2. Loading
Possible risks during loading of mined rocks are falling of rock on the
driver, plant toppling aver due to uneven ground, failure of hydraulic
system, fires, fall while gaining access to operating cabin, electrocution in
Draglines, failure of wire ropes in Dragline. In order to overcome these
risks:
Operator cabin should be of suitable strength to protect the
driver in event of rock fall.
Electrical supply to dragline should be properly installed with
adequate earth continuity and earth leakage protection.
Wire rope should be suitable for work undertaken and be
examined periodically.
Ensure that loaders are positioned sufficiently away from face
edges
5.6.3. Transportation
Brake failure, lack of all-around visibility from driver position, vehicle
movements particularly while reversing, rollover, Vibrations, Noise, Dust
and improper / no signalling are some of the factors causing risk. This
can be avoided by following measures:
Visibility defects can be eliminated by the use of visibility aids
such as closed circuit television and suitable mirrors.
Edge protection is necessary to prevent inadvertent movement.
Seatbelt to protect driver in event of vehicle rollover.
Good maintenance and regular testing necessary to reduce
possibility of brake failure.
Avoid driving at the edge of roadway under construction
Heavy earth moving equipment and vehicle drivers and those
giving signals should be well trained.
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5.6.4. Unstable face
Chances of Rock fall or slide exists. Regular examination of face must be
done and remedial measures must be taken to make it safe if there is any
doubt that a collapse could take place. Working should be advanced in a
direction taken into account the geology such that face and quarry side
remain stable.
5.6.5. General safety measures
Provisions of the Mines Act, Rules and Regulations orders made there
under shall be complied with, so that the safety of the mine, machinery
and persons will be ensured. Permission, relaxation or exemption
wherever required for the safe and scientific mining of the deposit will be
obtained from the Department of Mine Safety. Copy of Agreement for
handling of Explosives under License Holder at Proposed site is given in
additional document.
Safety kits should be located in easily accessible place with major
first aid materials in it.
Entry of any unauthorized person into mine and plant areas shall
be completely prohibited
Arrangements for fire fighting in the mine’s office complex and
mining area
Provision of all the safety appliances such as safety boot, helmets,
goggles, ear plugs etc. shall be made available for the employees
Mining will be undertaken in coexistence with the requirements of
the Mining Plan which shall be updated from time to time
Handling of explosives, charging and blasting shall be undertaken
only by a competent person
Adequate safety equipment shall be provided at the explosive
magazine
All the mining equipment shall be maintained as per the guidelines
of the manufacturer
Elevating the awareness of employees, contract workers and public
as a whole by celebrating Annual Safety Week which includes
various competitions like posters, essay, slogan, quiz etc.
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Chapter 6: PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE
6.1. GREEN BELT
Afforestation plan is proposed to develop a green belt around the mining
lease as in table 5.5 of chapter 5.
6.2. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
6.2.1. CSR Activities
The proponent is proposed to spent CSR @ 2.5% of profit as per the
Companies Act, 2003 to the Panchayat for maintenance of road, street
light, school sanitation etc.
6.2.2. Employment potential
The proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the
adjoining areas. Several shops and service providers shall grow in the
public adjacent to mines. Schools and city development shall also be
possible owing to the fact of economic growth in the village. This will
result in following benefits
- Improvements in physical infrastructure.
- Improvements in Social Infrastructure.
- Increase in Employment Potential
- Contribution to the Exchequer.
- Prevention of illegal mining.
- During and Post-mining enhancement of green cover.
6.3. CONNECTIVITY
Haul roads will be laid as per the plan (Plate VI to VID) which will be
connecting to the approach road in the south eastern side. This will be
leading to the market through the existing village road and to the state
road.
6.4. DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT
Water requirement and management are as discussed in section 3.7. of
chapter 3.
6.5. DRAINAGE PLAN
Water draining plan to collect, filter and discharge the storm water is
being prepared and given in plate XII of the Mining plan.
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6.6. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Waste generation is as in section 3.9. Top soil / Over burden from the
mine will be stored on the safety zone of the mine as shown in Production
plan, Plate VI. Building stone rejects are planned to be backfilled over
which the side burden will be spread for plantation.
6.7. POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE
Details of the power requirement and source are as discussed in section
4.5.2 of Chapter 4.
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Chapte r 7 : REHABILITATION AND
RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN
Being a small building stone excavation, the project does not involve
displacement of any residents or public infrastructures. Thus
resettlement is not proposed.
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
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.
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 Hectares.
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Chapte r 8 : PROJECT SCHEDULE
ANDCOST ESTIMATION
Period of quarrying is proposed for five years. It does not require any
construction phase period. However removal of top soil comes under
development phase. Development and production phase are planned and
discussed in chapter 3.
a) Project cost / investment
i) Land Cost : Rs. 22,00,000
ii) Machinery to be used : Rs. 40,00,000
iii) Refilling / Fencing : Rs. 80,000
iv) Laborers Shed : Rs. 90,000
v) Sanitary facility : Rs. 2,00,000
vi) Other items : Rs. 3,00,000
Total : Rs. 68.70 Lakhs
b) Expenditures
i) Drinking water facility for the laborers = Rs. 1,00,000
ii) Sanitary arrangement = Rs. 50,000
iii) Safety kits, = Rs. 50,000
iv) Dust control = Rs. 50,000
v) Afforestation etc. = Rs. 1,00,000
Total Rs. 3.50 Lakhs
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Chapte r 9 : ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL
The quarrying activities in this belt will benefit to the local people both
directly and indirectly. The direct beneficiaries will be those who get
employed in the mines as skilled and un-skilled workers.
There will be no environmental impact from the project since the
scale of operation is very minimum. This operation doesn’t need
relocation of any habitats.
CSR shall be provided by the applicant at the rate of 2.5% of the
turnover to the society of the nearby villages.
The mined out area shall be used for storage of rainwater or
pisiculture. The applicant shall plant sufficient number of trees around
the lease boundary as well as along the village road to keep the
environment green.
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(EIA studies not done)
Date: 03-04-2017
Place: Salem
(R.Raghulan Pillai)
Signature of Applicant
Signature of EIA coordinator (Mining)
(S. SURIYAKUMAR)
M.Sc., M.Phil, F.C.C. (Min) PGDBA, DIPC