Pre-Feasibility Report of Grey Granite...

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF NAGOJANAHALLI GREY GRANITE QUARRY C.KRISHNAPPA GOUNDER

UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006

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Pre-Feasibility Report of

Grey Granite Quarry (Under the Guidelines of Ministry of Environment and Forest

in terms of the provisions of EIA notification 20051, 52 & 127 and specifically in circular

No J-11013/41/20051, 52 & 127 -IA.II (I) dated 30th

December, 2010)

Applicant

C.Krishnappa Gounder

No. 337, Bangalore Road,

Krishnagiri,

Consultant

GEO EXPLORATION AND MINING SOLUTIONS

Old No. 260-B, New No. 17,

Advaitha Ashram Road,

Alagapuram, Salem – 636 004

Tamilnadu, India. An Accredited Organization under

Quality Council of India – National Accreditation Board for Education & Training, New Delhi



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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMERY

This present Scheme of quarrying is prepared in respect of Grey Granite quarry belongs

to C.Krishnappa Gounder. The lease was granted to vide G.O.(3D) No. 115 Industries (E2)

Department Dated 02.05.1995 for an over an Extent of 2.02.5Ha located in S.F.No. 609/A

(Part) of Nagojanahalli Village, Pochampalli Taluk and Krishnagiri District. During this

present Scheme period subjected to submission of Environmental clearance from MoEF

/consent for Establishment and Consent for operation from TNPCB.

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

S.NO PARTICULAR DETAILS

1. Name of the Proponent C.Krishnappa Gounder

2. Type of Project Grey Granite

3. Location Survey No. 609/A

Nagojanahalli Village,

Pochampalli Taluk,

Krishnagiri District,

Tamilnadu State.

4. Mining lease area 2.02.5Ha

5. Type of land

Patta/forest/PWD

It is a Government land - Non forest

6. Precise area

communication approved

by the District collector

The Mining lease was granted in G.O.(3D) No. 115

Industries (E2) Department Dated 02.05.1995.

7. Mining plan approved by

the Deputy/Assistant

Director of the District

The Mining Plan was Approved by the

Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Chennai vide

Letter. No: 2077/MM2/2003 Dated: 12.07.2004.

8. Life of period Mining plan period is valid up 2005-06 to 2009-10.

The first Scheme of Quarrying is not prepared and

submitted, the second scheme was prepared and

submitted for the period of 2015-16 to 2019-20.



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9. Production capacity The proposed quantity of reserves (20%) is about

3640m3 (or) 643Lorry Loads of Grey Granite for this

scheme period.

The quarrying operation proposed up to a depth of

25m from top of the hill during this scheme period.

Description

ROM

(m3)

Recoverabl

e Reserves

20%(m3)

Granite

waste

80% (m3)

Geological

Resources 357365 7143 285892

Mineable

Reserves 109600 21920 87680

Scheme period 18200 3640 14560

10. Top soil & overburden

(quantity in m3)

There is no top soil in the lease area, Granite is

clearly exposed right from the surface.

11. Method of Mining Open cast semi mechanized mining method with

5.0m vertical bench with a bench width of 5.0m is

being proposed.

12. Ultimate depth of Mining The quarrying operation proposed up to a depth of

25m from the top of the hill during this scheme

period.

13. Latitude 12°22'34.76"N to 12°22'37.96"N

14. Longitude 78°16'43.03"E to 78°16'52.44"

15. Topo sheet No. 57 –L/07

16. Topography of MSL area 488m from above MSL

17. Land use classification It is New proposal Grey Granite Quarry Project (the

area has been quarrying operation is earlier)

18. Ground water level The Ground water occurrence in this area is 55mt

depth from general ground profile

19. Climatic condition Rainfall - 800-900mm

Temperature - 40ºC - 20ºC

20. Land use pattern for a

radius of 1km

Description Percentage %

Trees - 15%

Habitation - 10%

Agricultural land - 40%

Barren Land - 20%



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Roads - 05%

21. Nearest habitation Jainur– 2km –NW

22. Nearest Town Kaveripattinam - 8km- NW

23. Nearest Railway station Sampalpatti Railway station - 23km - SE

24. Nearest Airport Bangalore Airport - 100km - NW

25. Nearest National

Highways & State

Highways

NH 7- Salem – Hosur -7km- West

SH 60 - Thiruppatur - Dharmapuri - 10m- SE

26. Nearest Hospital Kaveripattinam - 8km- NW

27. Aerial distance to the

nearest Eco sensitive

areas, CRZ, forest, wild

life sanctuary, Interstate

boundary, critically

polluted area if the quarry

site is within 500m of

these areas.

More than 500m from Eco sensitive areas, CRZ,

forest, wild life sanctuary, Interstate boundary,

critically polluted area.

28. Details of other quarries

for a radius of 500m

around the quarry site

Few quarries are located within the radius of 500m.

the total extent of the quarries is not exceeds 25Ha.

29. Man power About 35 employees

30. Water requirement &

source

Total water requirement for 1.0KLD from water

vendors & existing bore well.

31. Cost of the project The Project cost:

A. Fixed Asset cost = Rs. 1,50,000/-

B. Operational cost = Rs. 43, 00,000/-



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C. EMP cost = Rs. 1, 65,000/-

Total cost = Rs. 46,15,000/-

The Prefeasibility report preparing for following condition of Government of India Ministry of

Environment and Forests (No.L-11011/47/2011 –IA-II (M) Dated: 24th June, 2013)

There is no HACA region within the radius of 15km.

There is no CRZ within the radius of 15km.

There are no Bird sanctuaries, National park as Act 1972, within the radius of 15kms.

There is no interstate boundary within the radius of 15Kms.

Thattakkal Reserved forest is situated 2Km away from the Eastern side of the area.

Thogarapalli reserved forest is located about 9.4Km North eastern side.

The following information provided by the applicant



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I have applied for Environmental Clearance to SEIAA, Tamilnadu for quarry lease for quarrying

of Grey Granite in S.F.No: 609/A (Part) for over an extent of 2.02.5Ha in Nagojanahalli

Village, pochampalli Taluk and Krishnagiri District.

I swear to state and confirm that within 10km area of the quarry site, I have applied for

environmental clearance; none of the following is situated.

Protected areas notified under the wild life (Protection) Act, 1972

Critically polluted areas as notified by the central pollution control board constituted

Under water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974.

Eco-Sensitive areas as notified

There is no interstate boundary within the radius of 15Km

There is no quarry within the radius of 500m from periphery of the proposed quarry.

There will not be any hindrance or disturbance to the people living no enroute / nearby our

quarry site while transporting the mineral our material and due to quarrying activities.

There is no habitation within the 500m radius from the periphery of my quarry.

I swear that Afforestation will be carried out during the course of quarrying operation and

maintained.

The required insurance will be taken in the name of the labourers working in my quarry site.

Approach road belongs to me only and no other private patta roads encountered.

I will not engage any child labour in our quarry site and I aware that engaging child labour is

punishable under the law.

All types of safety / protective equipment will be provided to all the labourers working in my

quarry.

No permanent structures, temples etc., are located within 500m radius from the periphery of my

quarry.

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT OR BACKGROUND INFORMATION



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(i) Identification of project and project proponent: In case of mining project, a copy of mining

lease/letter of intent should be given

Identification of Project

Name of the Project Nagojanahalli Grey Granite Quarry

Lease area 2.02.5Ha (Government land) -Non forest

Location

Survey No. 609/A (Part),

Nagojanahalli Village, Pochampalli Taluk,

Krishnagiri District and Tamilnadu State.

Topo sheet No. 57 –L/07

Project Proponent Name with Address

C.Krishnappa Gounder,

No. 337, Bangalore road,

Krishnagiri.

Mobile No: 9443237605

Email id: [email protected]

In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/letter of intent should be given

I. The Mining lease was granted in G.O.(3D) No. 115 Industries (E2) Department

Dated 02.05.1995.

II. The Mining Plan was approved by the Commissioner of Geology and Mining,

Chennai vide Letter. No: 2077/MM2/2003 Dated: 12.07.2004.

(ii) Brief description of nature of the project



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The area exhibits hilly terrain and sloping towards Northern side. The Grey Granite

quarrying operation is proposed to carry out by opencast Semi mechanized method by formation

of benches. The Grey Granite Exposures are well exposed along the linear strike Direction. Five

benches are proposed in quarrying operation with a height of 5mts. The width of each bench is

proposed not less than the height.

The total quantity of Mineable reserves of Grey Granite (20%) block is about 21,920m3

and the total waste is about 87,680m3 up to depth of 40m for the entire life of period.

The proposed quantity of the Grey Granite (20%) blocks to be quarried for during this

scheme period (as in the Scheme of quarrying) would be about 3640m3 and anticipated for total

Granite waste (80%) is about 14,560m3

up to depth of 25m from the top of the hilly terrain for

the present scheme period.

(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region

The Grey Granite quarrying project falls in the area of Krishnagiri District, Tamilnadu

where scanty agricultural activities are been carried out and the new industries are springing up

in the district and more specifically the area applied for quarry lease is devoid of any major

industries and agricultural activities. The earning source in the targeted area is limited, most of

the people in and around the area depend upon the seasonal agriculture and much of the people

migrate to nearby towns where good and industries and factories are growing up.

This project will give employment opportunities to 35 members directly and

10 members indirectly, besides this Grey Granite is well known in the international supermarket

of Granite which will fetch a good foreign exchange to the nation.

Mineral Industries of the state of Tamilnadu provides employment opportunities for the

people of the state as well as in the specific project area. The Mining and Quarrying is one

among the major core sector industries which plays a vital process of country’s economic

development and foreign exchange.

(iv) Demand and supply gap

Grey Granite is one among the most used Granite Dimensional Blocks for building and

construction in the form of Rough block, Slabs, Tiles, fancy items and precession plates besides

catering monument industries. The requirement of Grey Granite due to its stability and color

which always requires a huge demand of every house, Industries, Factories, Colleges, Hospitals

and all major infrastructure industries. This specific Grey Granite area has already achieved a



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considerable place in the domestic and international markets of Granites for the past three

decades.

(v) Imports vs indigenous production

There is no import of Grey Granite at present in India. India especially the peninsular India

(southern India) has good resource of Grey Granite and has a great demand in the international

supermarket of Granites. Indigenous Grey Granite almost shares more than 30% requirement in

the world.

(vi) Export Possibility

The Grey Granite blocks approved for export market are shipped from Chennai Harbour to

various countries and if required blocks may be shifted to Tuticorin Harbour which depend upon

the exporters destination.

(vii) Domestic/Export Markets

There are many Granite processing industries inside the district and all over Tamilnadu.

There is a huge demand of Grey Granite for construction, infrastructure and Housing Industries

as these Granite slabs are Eco friendly and has less maintenance besides giving an aesthetic

appearance in the floor and walls.

India is a Global player in the supply of Grey Granite to the international supermarket of

Granite for the past three decades. At present there is a huge requirement of this Grey Granite

Blocks for the domestic construction industries depends upon the size, Clarity, Purity, rarity the

commercial aspects are decided, the applicant proposed to ensure that the Granite is quarried in a

scientific and systematic way to attain the maximum recovery of Granite blocks from the area

applied for lease. There is a considerable demand of Grey Granite in domestic as well as for

export.

(viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project

It is proposed to deploy about 35 employees directly and indirectly about 10 people will

be benefited from the nearby local villages.

The above man power is adequate to meet out the production schedule and the machinery

strength envisaged in the mining plan and also to comply with the stationary provisions of quarry

safety regulation.



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It is been ensured that the labors will not be deployed less than 18 years, No Child

labors will engaged or entertained for any kind of quarrying operations. All the labors

engaged for quarrying operations will be insured till the end of life of quarry.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any

The Nagojanahalli Grey Granite quarry, it is an opencast semi mechanized quarry. There

is no interlinked & interdependent project.

(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site

layout) with coordinates

� The area is located in S.F.No. 609/A, Nagojanahalli Village, Pochampalli Taluk

and Krishnagiri District.

� The entire quarry lease area falls in the Government land with a hilly topography.

� The Altitude of the area is above 488m (Maximum) from MSL.

� The area is mentioned in GSI Topo sheet No. 57- L/07

� The Latitude between of 12°22'34.76"N to 12°22'37.96"N

� The Longitude between of 78°16'43.03"E to 78°16'52.44" on WGS 1984 datum.



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LOCATION MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA WITH CO ORDINATES

v

Lease Area:

Village: Nagojanahalli

Taluk: Pochampalli

District: Krishnagiri

Latitude : 12°22'34.76"N to 12°22'37.96"N

Longitude: 78°16'43.03"E to 78°16'52.44"



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DRAWING SHOW THE SURFACE PLAN WITH CO ORDINATES & 500M RADIUS PLAN

(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the

environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted

There is no alternative sites are examined, the entire Grey Granite will be transported

from quarry head to customers destination which will be done by hired truck or by trailers. This

Grey Granite quarry project is site specific.

(iv) Size or magnitude of operation

The total area of the project is about 2.02.5 Ha. It is proposed quantity (20%) is 3640m3

of Grey Granite for during this scheme period. The quarry operation is proposed up to depth for

25m from the top of the hilly terrain.

(v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing the project

layout, components of the project etc. should be given)

Details regarding topography, Geology of the area, Method of mining, Machineries

required and production details area given below



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Topography:

The area exhibits hilly terrain. The gradient is 1: 6m gentle towards north and the altitude of

the area is 488m (Max) above from MSL. Grey granite is clearly exposed right from the surface of

the hilly terrain. The area receives rainfall 800 - 900mm /annum and the ground water occurs at a

depth of 55mtr in summer and 50m at rainy season

Geology of the area:

This area forms a part of peninsular gneisses the most wide spread group of rocks in many

parts of Tamil Nadu. The southern domain of Tamilnadu is characterized by the khondalite group of

rocks (with subordinate amounts of Charnockite) and marked by the absence of BMQ and dolerite

dyke systems. Krishnagiri district is composed of Archaean Peninsular gneisses such as

Charnockite, Hornblende gneisses, Biotite gneisses and Migmatites and are intruded by younger

formation of Pegmatite and quartz veins. The rock formation is popularly known as Granite gneiss

essentially made up of a supra crustal assemblages of quartz and Feldspar as major constituents,

closely inter banded with calc - silicate rocks and dolomite, as well as Garnetiferous gneiss or schist,

occurring within a vast area of biotite gneiss (±garnet). The lease area comprises Quartzo

feldspathic Gneiss. The rock type is leucocratic medium grained, equigranular and well developed

gneissic banding of alternate layers of pink and grey mineral is the specialty of this area which

denotes the indicative of flow pattern of the rock mass in this North - South (i.e., the cutting

direction of the Grey granite). Some slender pegmatite veins are intruded in a crisscross fashion

which is likely to be reduced at deep seated conditions.

The Granite is clearly exposed right from the surface of the hillock. Well developed strike

and dip joints observed at the surface level which is likely to decrease in deep seated condition.

Taking in to consideration of the above geological factors, over burden, inter burden wastage during

quarrying, other flaw and flower patches etc, the average recovery percentage has been computed as

20% upto a depth of 25m. The biotite gneiss is the host rock trending North - South direction with

vertical dipping. The Grey granite has the characteristic pink rythamatic banding by which it can

be identified even from a distance. These are seen to the central part and the SE part of the district,

more specifically in Rayakottai, Kaveripattinam, Jagadevi and Velampatti. These dimensional

blocks are quarried to make a polished stone, slabs, monuments etc.,



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The general geological sequence of the rock types in the lease area is:- The general geological sequence of the rock types in the lease area is:-

ROCK TYPE AGE

Topsoil - Pleistocene to Recent

---------------- Unconformity ----------------

Migmatites

Migmatites Complex

Charnockite group Archaean to Proterozoic

Granites

Peninsular Gneissic Complex

The Physical attitude of the Grey Greanite deposit of this area is given below:

Area in Ha - 2.02.5Ha

Strike Direction - North – South

Dip amount and direction - Vertical dip.

Method of Mining:

The quarrying operation will be carried out by Open cast semi mechanized mining method

with 5.0m vertical bench with a bench width of 5.0m is being proposed by deploying excavator

and Eco friendly dimensional wires saw cutting for liberation and splitting up of blocks from

parent sheet rocks.

Machinery Required:

Mining- Opencast Method

Excavation Blasting Drilling

Grey Granite

Loading and transportation to the

needy customers

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF THE MINING PROCESS



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I. Drilling Machine:

S.No Type Nos

1. Jack hammer 6

2. Compressor 2

II. Loading Equipment:

S.No Type Nos

1. Excavator 1

2. Hydraulic Crane 1

III. Transport Equipment:

S.No Type Nos

1. Tipper 2

Manpower requirement:

The tentative man power required for the proposed Multi - Coloured Granite quarry shall

be as follows.

Designation No’s

Mines Manager 1

Mines Foreman 1

Machinery operators 2

Skilled labour 6

Semi skilled 22

Unskilled 3

Total 35

Reserves:

(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final

products, Mode of transport of raw Material and Finished Products

Description

ROM

(m3)

Recoverable

Reserves

20%(m3)

Granite

waste

80% (m3)

Geological

reserves 357365 7143 285892

Mineable

Reserves 109600 21920 87680

Present

scheme period 18200 3640 14560



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This is a quarrying project for exploiting Grey Granite; hence there is no requirement for

raw material. The final product (Grey Granite) will be well dressed and chiseled by experience

chisel man to ensure the required size and to remove the defect free strains in Grey Granite

Dimensional Blocks fit for processing and polishing.

Uses:

The quarried Grey granite blocks are either exported as raw blocks or processed as value

added products such as slabs, tiles, fancy items, monuments, precision surface plates for

engineering applications.

(vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly

outlined

Water will be accumulated in the excavated quarry out pit area during rainy season.

The water collected in the sump will be used in various purposes at quarry like plantation and

dust suppression etc.

(viii) Availability of water its source, Energy/power requirement and source should be given

This Grey Granite quarry project does not require huge water and Electricity.

Purpose Quantity Sources

Drinking &

Domestic purpose

0.3 KLD Packaged drinking water will be brought from

nearby approved water vendors.

Dust suppression 0.3 KLD From existing borehole on nearby quarry

Green belt 0.4 KLD From existing borehole on nearby quarry

Total 1.0KLD

The diamond wire saw cutting will be mainly utilized only for liberating the parent rock

mass, this type of cutting is not carried out continuously during the course of quarrying

operation. Wire saw cutting is only to split from the parent rock mass for a Short period.

The water requirement for diamond wire saw cutting is around 0.2KLD which will be sourced

from the existing borehole.

Energy

Electricity for Mines office and Lights only at nights (working is restricted on day time

only between 9Am to 5Pm). Diesel (HSD) will be used for quarrying machineries around



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5824liters of HSD will be used for during this period. Diesel will be brought from nearby diesel

pumps. No power is required for the project. Lightings on the Night will be taken from nearby

electric poles after obtaining permission from concerned authorities.

Per hour Excavator will consume = 16 litres / hour

Per hour Excavator will excavate = 10m3

For 21920m3 (for the entire life period) = 21920/10

Diesel consume 46481 working hours = 2192 hours x 16 liters

= 35,072 liters of HSD for entire project life

For 3640m3 (for during this scheme period) = 3640/10

Diesel consume 1820 working hours = 364 hours x 16 liters

= 5824 liters of HSD for during this scheme period

(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their

management/disposal.

Top soil:

There is no top soil anticipated in this quarrying operation

Overburden/Waste:

Granite waste forms nearly 80% of ROM and total quantity of waste generated during

this scheme period will be around 14560m3. The same will be proposed to dump on the Northern

side.

The excavated waste will be proposed to temporarily dump on the Northern side. It is

proposed to backfill when the mine reaches the ultimate pit limit or at the end of the life of

quarry.

Waste water:

There will not be any process effluent generation from the quarry lease area. Domestic

effluent from the mine office is discharged in septic tank and soak pit.

There is no toxic effluent expected to generate in the form of solid liquid and gases and the no

requirement of treatment of waste.

(x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose

Form – 1

Along with Pre-feasibility Report

&

Scheme of Mining plan with Annexure



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4.0 SITE ANALYSIS (i) Connectivity

Mode Description

Road connectivity

1. The existing road available in the quarry area. This road

leads to the Thattakkal village which is about 2m on

Northern side of the area.

2. The Nearest National Highway (NH-7) Salem – Hosur -

7km- Western side.

3. The Nearest State Highway (SH 60) Thirupathur –

Dharmapuri – 10km- South Eastern side.

Railway station &

Railway line

1. Hosur Railway station - 23km – South eastern side

2. Railway line is Salem - Bangalore-23km – South eastern

side

Air port 1. Nearest Airport is Bangalore - 100km – North western

side.

(ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership

The quarry lease applied area is 2.02.5Ha. The area falls in GSI Topo sheet no.

57- L/07. No forest land involved in this lease area. The lease area exhibits hilly terrain. It is a

Government land.

(iii) Topography (along with map)

The area exhibits hilly topography. The gradient is 1: 6m gentle towards North and the

altitude of the area is 488m (Max) above from MSL. Grey granite is clearly exposed right from the

surface of the hilly terrain. The area receives rainfall 800 - 900mm /annum and the ground water



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occurs at a depth of 55mtr in summer and 50m at rainy season. The main crop of Neem and Palm

are seen in and around the area. The Grey Granite is medium to fine grained with feldspar and

quartz is major constituents and garnet and other mafic minerals are secondary minerals. The

petrological settings of the area are simple and not a complicated phenomena. There are no major

minerals observed in the vicinity of the proposed quarry. This Grey granite is widely used for slabs,

Tiles and Monuments after cutting and polishing.

Topographical view of the Nagojanahalli Grey Granite

Quarry lease applied area

GOOGLE IMAGE SHOWING THE LEASE BOUNDARY AREA

For Nagojanahalli Grey Granite quarry



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(iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, no n-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including area

under CRZ), shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the forests,

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.

The area exhibits hilly terrain. The Regional crops are ragi, Paddy and maize, mango;

Pulses are carried out by utilizing well water. The region experiences semi – humid climate and

there is scanty growth of vegetation in and around the lease area (seasonal vegetation is mostly

practiced).

� Thattakkal Reserved forest is situated 2Km away from the Eastern side of the area.

� Thogarapalli reserved forest is located about 9.4Km North eastern side.

� There is no western ghats within the radius of 15Km

Lease Area:

Village: Nagojanahalli

Taluk: Pochampali

District: Krishnagiri

Topo sheet No: 57- L/07

Latitude : 12°22'34.76"N to 12°22'37.96"N

Longitude: 78°16'43.03"E to 78°16'52.44"

Lease area



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� There is no interstate boundary within the radius of 15Km

� There is no HACA region within the radius of 15km.

� There is no CRZ within the radius of 15km.

� There are no Bird sanctuaries, National park as Act 1972, within the radius of 15kms..

� Few quarries are located within the radius of 500m, the total extent of the quarries is not

exceeds 25Ha.

(v) Existing Infrastructure

A permanent mine office has been present in the lease area. A well-equipped first aid

facility will be made available. Permanent rest shelter is proposed. At the quarry site, urinal and

latrine are proposed.

Water for drinking purpose be supplied form the approved water vendors. A small water

tank is also proposed which will be used for water sprinkling, plantation etc.

(vi) Soil Classification

There is no soil found in the area, the Granite formation is clearly inferred right from the

surface of the hilly terrain.

(vii) Climatic data form secondary sources

The area receives rainfall of about 800-900mm /per annum and the rainy season is mainly

from Oct–January during North East monsoon. The summer is hot with maximum temperature of

40°C and winter encounters a minimum temperature of 20°C.

(viii) Social infrastructure available

There is no social infrastructure within the radius of 1Km like schools, universities,

hospitals, prisons and community housing etc.,

5. PLANNING BRIEF

(i) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) Town and Country

Planning/Development authority Classification

� This quarrying project is to exploit Grey Granite by opencast semi mechanized method.



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� Hydraulic excavators will be used for the development and production in Granite

Benches.

� Eco friendly diamond wire saw cutting will be used for splitting and liberation of Grey

Granite from the parent sheet mass.

� Transportation of Grey Granite shall be done through road by trailers and trucks.

� The project land is devoid of vegetation and lies in the backward town of Krishnagiri

District.

� There are no specific industries or factories in and around the project area.

(ii) Population projection

There are few villages located in the 5km radius of mine site and approximate distance

and population are given below.

S.

No Name of the Village

Approximate Distance &

Direction from lease area

Approximate

population

1. Nagojanahalli 2km – NE 300

2. Jainur 2km – NW 200

3. Nagarasampatti 3km – SE 400

4. Nedungal 2km – SW 350

Basic human welfare Amenities such as Health Center, Schools, Communication

Facilities, and Commercial Centers etc are available at Kaveripattinam located at a distance of

8kms from the North western side of the quarry site.

(iii) Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.)

The land use planning of the quarry area of the total extent of 2.02.0Ha is given below

Description

Present

Area

(Ha.)

Area to be

Required at the

present

scheme

Net area

considered for

calculation

(Ha) Area under quarry 1.43.1 NIL 1.43.1

Waste dump Nil 0.16.1 Backfilled Infrastructure Nil 0.01.0 0.01.0

Roads 0.02.0 NIL 0.02.0 Green Belt Nil NIL Nil

Stocking Blocks 0.57.4 0.40.3 0.56.4 Grand Total 2.02.5 0.57.4 2.02.5

(iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)

The existing road facilities are already available which shall be used and maintained.

The labors requirement is drawn from the nearest villages. The labors will be brought by jeeps

and vans to the quarry site, Medical facilities are available near the project site, Government and

private hospitals and other basic amenities and infrastructure facilities like communication



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center, school supermarket, bus stand are also available in Kaveripattinam at a distance of 8kms

(NW). This quarry project will provide employment for about 35 persons directly.

(v) Amenities/Facilities

The simple methods adopted and the limited scale of activities involved in Grey Granite

quarrying does not require High Tension Electric Power supply or huge worship facilities. Major

Machinery repair works are attended at Kaveripattinam minor repairs are carried out by the

nearby mechanics. All facilities and amenities are available in Krishnagiri which is 18km North

western side of the area.

Packaged drinking water is available from the approved water vender in nearby village.

Mine office, storeroom, toilet and first-aid room will be provided on permanent structures within

the lease area after the grant of lease.

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

(i) Industrial Area (Processing area)

There is no industrial or processing area proposed within the lease applied area.

(ii) Residential area (Non processing area)

At the local person will be given employment. There is no residential area within the

radius of 500m.

(iii) Green Belt

The lease area located in the slope of the hill there will not sustain any plant growth.

Therefore no afforestation proposed within the lease area. Anyhow, during the present scheme

period the lessee proposed to the afforestation in nearby periphery of the village road after

consulting the Agricultural experts. Nearly proposed to planting 30 Nos. of Neem, Casuarina,

Pongamia pinnata, Tamarind, etc., trees every year and expected growth is around 120 Nos. of

trees at a survival rate of 80%. The estimated budget for plantation and maintenance of Green

belt development would be around Rs. 30,000/-

(iv) Social infrastructure

About 35 employees will be directly benefited and 10 persons will be indirectly

benefited, the lease ensure to share all responsible for special benefits like water, health care,

Education benefits, and promotion of socio cultural activities of the nearby villages.

(v) Connectivity (traffic and transportation road/ Rail/ Metro/ Water ways etc.,)



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Mode Description

Road connectivity

1. The existing road available in the quarry area. This road

leads to the Thattakkal village which is about 2m on

Northern side of the area.

2. The Nearest National Highway (NH-7) Salem – Hosur -

7km- Western side.

3. The Nearest State Highway (SH 60) Thirupathur –

Dharmapuri – 10km- South Eastern side.

Railway station &

Railway line

1. Hosur Railway station - 23km – South eastern side

2. Railway line is Salem - Bangalore-23km – South eastern

side

Air port 1. Nearest Airport is Bangalore - 100km – North western

side.

(vi) Drinking Water management (Source & Supply of water)

This proposed Grey Granite quarry project does not require huge water either for

beneficiation or processing. Water required for drinking and domestic consumption for labors is

around 0.3KLD. The Packaged drinking water will be brought from nearby village approved

water vendors.

(vii) Sewerage System

Toilets will be constructed as permanent structure within the area and sewage will be

discharged once in three months. The sewage waste will be collected in soak pit and the sludge

will be discharged.

(viii) Industrial Waste Management

No industrial waste will be generated from the project.

(ix) Solid Waste Management

There is no solid waste anticipated. The waste material includes granite waste.

(x) Power Requirement & Supply / source

The proposed Grey Granite quarrying does not require any power supply for the

quarrying operation. It is proposed to operate in day time only from 9 Am to 5Pm with 1 Hour

lunch interval between 1Pm to 2Pm. The domestic consumption for the lights at the night is only

for the century room, mines office etc,



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7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)

(i) Policy to be adopted (Central/State) in respect of the project affected persons including home

oustees, land oustees and landless laborers (a brief outline to be given)

There is no Rehabilitation and resettlement is involved. The deployed labours will be

insured as per the Government norms till the end of the life of the quarry. Periodical medical test

will be conducted for the labors to monitor the occupational disease. The salaries and benefits

will be paid as specified by the instruction given by the labor enforcement officers.

8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES (i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for the project

to be given)

The Grey Granite quarrying project is likely to get commenced after the execution of

quarrying lease. The lease will get expired 20 years after the execution of lease deed. The

proposed quantity of reserves (20%) is around 3640m3 of Grey Granite for during this Scheme

period.

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

A. Fixed Asset Cost Land cost (It is a Government land)

Labor shed = Rs. 50,000/-

Sanitary facilities = Rs. 50,000/-

First aid room = Rs. 50,000/-

Total cost = Rs. 1,50,000/-

B. Operational cost:

Excavator per Annum (Owned) = Rs. 18, 00,000/-

Crane = Rs. 1, 50,000/-

Tippers = Rs. 14, 00,000/-

Diamond wire saw cutting = Rs. 2, 00, 000/-

Jack Hammer and Compressor = Rs. 6, 00,000/-

Drinking water facility for the labors = Rs. 1, 00,000/-

Safety kits = Rs. 50,000/-

Total Operation cost = Rs. 43,00,000/-

C. EMP Cost:

Afforestation = Rs. 30,000/-

Water sprinkling = Rs. 60,000/-

Water Quality test = Rs. 25,000/-

Air Quality test = Rs. 25,000/-

Noise/Vibration test = Rs. 25,000/-

Total EMP cost = Rs. 1, 65,000/-



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The Project cost:

A. Fixed Asset cost = Rs. 1,50,000/-

B. Operational cost = Rs. 43, 00,000/-

C. EMP cost = Rs. 1, 65,000/-

Total cost = Rs. 46,15,000/-

� The project cost including EMP cost is about Rs. 46,15,000/- (Rupees forty six lakh

fifteen thousand only).

Population Benefit

I ensures to take social responsibilities like providing School Note books, Uniforms to the

Students below poverty level beside if the villages require any borehole for public use the

applicant ensure to do so.

I will also take part and contribute the native cultural activities in the nearby villages.

During summer seasons packaged drinking water will be kept will be kept in the village for

public and for tress passers. I will involve and contribute all the socio cultural allocation in and

around the area. The budget provisions and allocation for all the above activities would be

around 2.5% from my total project cost the cost will be around Rs. 1, 16,000/-.

Mine Closure Plan:

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

� After the exploitation of Grey Granite up to the ultimate pit limit the waste will be

backfilled in the worked out pits and fencing will be constructed around the pit to prevent

inherent entry of public.

� There is a proposal only for back filling the Granite waste. The remaining voids will be

allowed to collect rain water. The quarry pit will be fenced to prevent inherent entry of

public.

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

Measure will be taken as per Act & Rules.

Mitigation measure to be undertaken for safety and restoration / reclamation of the already mined

out area:

� Drilling will be carrying out by wet drilling to control the dust into the air.

� Minimum blasting will be carrying out on limited scale.

� Mist spray on haul road will be proposed to prevent the dust propagation into the air.



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� The plantation will be carried out on the safety barriers to prevent Noise, besides wet

drilling will be practiced to prevent dust.

� All the machineries will be maintained in good conditions as per RTO and TNPCB

Norms to prevent Noise, Smoke and vibration.

� Machineries will be periodically maintained by experienced mechanic to minimize noise,

Smoke and ground vibration.

9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) (i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people including

tribal population, if any, in the area.

There are no tribal populations in and around the area about 35 personals directly will be

benefited by these projects, besides the government. Will get good revenue by taxes, seigniorage

fees etc., and if the applicants find the suitable export market the Government will have a good

foreign exchange to the nation.

The socio- Economic conditions of the village and distance will enhance due to the

project, hence, the project should be allowed after considering all the parameters. The detail

furnished in this scheme of mining plan is based on information provided by the State

Government and the lessee. By considering the merit of the project the permission may be

granted.

Date :

Place : Krishnagiri

1. Signature of the proponent

C.Krishnappa Gounder

1. Signature of the Consultant

For GEO EXPLORATION AND MINING SOLUTIONS

Dr. M. Ifthikhar Ahmed, M.Sc., M.B.A., F.G.S., M.M.E.A., Ph.D.

EIA Coordinator (Mining)

NABET – QCI, New Delhi.



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