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PREFEASIBILITY REPORT Granite Building Stone (Khondalite) Quarry

EXTENT: 0.88.70 Ha In S.Y.No: 340/1/96/3, 5, 6, 7

At Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala

Of Mr.Mathew Daniel

Mangalathu Padijatathil, Parakoottam P.O, Adoor,

Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. Pin code-691 551

Mobile Number: +91 9846214351 Email: mathews.adoor@yahoo.com

Consultant

AADHI BOOMI MINING AND ENVIRO TECH (P) LTD.,

(NABET Accredited EIA Consultant “A” Category)

Accreditation No. NABET/EIA/1518/SA-034.

No. 3/216, K.S.V. Nagar, Narasothipatti, Alagapuram -Post,

Salem – 636 004. Tamil Nadu. Mobile: 98427 29655

Email:admin@abmenvirotech.com. Website: www.abmenvirotech.com

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Chapter

No.

Chapter name Page

No.

1 Executive summary 2

2 Introduction 4

3 Project description 6

4 Site analysis 10

5 Planning brief 20

6 Proposed infrastructure 22

7 Rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) plan 24

8 Project schedule and cost estimates 25

9 Analysis of proposal 26

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Chapter 1: Executive Summary

The proponent, Mr.Mathew Daniel applied for grant of lease for removing Khondalite

(Granite Building Stone), over an extent of 0.88.70 Ha in S.F.No 340/1/96/3,5,6,7 in

Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala state.

Accordingly, Mining Plan is prepared under Rule 66 of Kerala Minor Minerals Concession

Rules, 2015 and Minor Mineral conservation and Development Rule 2010 (Draft) and

approved by District Geologist, Department of Mining and Geology, Pathanamthitta vide

letter No.1710/DOPTA/M/17, dated: 16.11.2017. As a statutory obligation this project need

Environment clearance (EC) form DEAC/DEIAA, Pathanamthitta as per MoEFCC

Notification S.O 141 (E) dated 15.01.2016, in view of lease area less than 5Ha and it falls

under B2 Category.

Geological resource is estimated at 285453 MT and Recoverable reserves estimated as

168993 MT to a depth of 47m from hill top at an average production rate of 33799 MT per

annum for a period of 5years.

Salient features of the project are as follows:

Table 1.1: Salient Features

S. No. FEATURES DETAILS

1 Proponent details Mr.Mathew Daniel

Mangalathu Padijatathil,

Parakoottam P.O, Adoor,

Pathanamthitta District,

Kerala State, pin code-691 551

Contact Number: 09846214351

Email: mathews.adoor@yahoo.com

2 Type of land Patta land

3 Survey number 340/1/96/3,5,6,7

4 Site Location Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk,

Pathanamthitta District, Kerala state

5 Type of Project Khondalite ( Granite Building Stone)

6 Mining lease area 0.88.70 Hectares

7 Production 33799 MT/Annum (for 5years)

8 Depth of Mining 47m depth from hill top

9 Water Table 12m bgl

10 Method of Mining Open cast semi mechanized mining

11 Category B2

12 Mining plan approval District Geologist, Department of Mining and

Geology, Pathanamthitta vide letter

No.1710/DOPTA/M/17, dated: 16.11.2017.

13 Period of Lease 5 Years

14 General conditions of

EIA notification, 2006

None

15 Man Power 18 persons

16 Water requirement Drinking and Utilities 1.0 KLD,

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Dust suppression and Green Belt 2.0 KLD.

Total water requirement – 3.0 KLD

Source: Mineral water industries by water canes.

17 EMP Cost Rs. 3.5 lakhs

18 Project Cost Rs. 26.70 lakhs

19 Nearest habitation Maroor – 0.4km

20 Nearest Town Pathanapuram – 3.8km (E)

21 Nearest Railway station Kura Railway Station – 8.3km - S

22 Nearest Airport Trivandrum International Airport – 70km (S)

23 Nearest Hospital Janatha Hospital – 3.8km (E)

24 Land use pattern of the

core zone

S.

N

o

Head

Area at

Present

(Ha)

Area used at

the end of

plan (Ha)

%

of

Use

1

Area

under

mining

-- 0.62.50 71

2 Roads -- 0.03.00 3

3

Green

belt &

Safety

area

-- 0.22.95 25.8

4 Labour

shed -- 0.00.25 0.2

5 Virgin 0.88.70 -

Total 0.88.70 0.88.70 100

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Chapter 2: Introduction of the Project

2.1. PROJECT PROPONENT

Name : Mr.Mathew Daniel Address : Mangalathu Padijatathil,

Parakoottam P.O, Adoor,

Pathanamthitta District,

Kerala State, Pin code-691 551

Contact : +91 9846214351

Email : mathews.adoor@yahoo.com

2.2. LEASE AREA

Survey No. : 340/1/96/3,5,6,7

Village : Enadimangalam

Taluk : Adoor

District : Pathanamthitta

State : Kerala

2.3. NATURE OF PROJECT

Mining would be carried out by opencast method by semi mechanized machinery and using

Hydraulic excavator and tippers combination. The overall pit slope shall be less than 45°

from the horizontal only. The plan period is for Five years at a depth of 47m from the hill top

or 20m from the ground level. The reserves below this level shall increase the life

substantially.

2.4. NEED / IMPORTANCE

Building stones play a vital role in roads, concrete and building products & Aesthetic Works.

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.

2.5. DEMAND

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.

2.6. 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.

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2.7. EXPORT POSSIBILITY

Not applicable since the project meets local demand only.

2.8. EMPLOYMENT

The following manpower is proposed to look after and carry out the day today

quarrying activities at the proposed production and also to comply with statutory

provisions of MMR 1961.

Management and supervisory personal:

Mining Engineer/Mines Manager - 1 Person

(First\ Second class Mines Manager

Competency certificate holder)

Mines Foreman (Foreman competency - 1 Person

Certificate holder)

Mining Mate (Mine Mate competency - 1 Person

Certificate holder)

Register keeper (Workman cadre) - 1 Person

The Mining Engineer so appointed should supervise day to day workings assisted by a

Foreman. Wherever the workers are employed more than 10, a qualified Mining Mate

should be appointed to supervise and control the workers. A register keeper shall also

be appointed to keep and maintain the registers and records.

Skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled Lobours.

Skilled

Operator : 1 Person

Driller : 4 person

Semi-skilled

Driver : 2 Persons

Un-skilled

Musdoors\ Labours : 7 Persons

Cleaners : 3 Persons

Register Keeper : 1 Person

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Total 18 Persons

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Chapter 3: Project Description

3.1. TYPE OF PROJECT

The project involves quarrying of granite building stones from the proposed area by adopting

eco-friendly and safer techniques.

3.2. LOCATION

The area is represented by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58C/7, the location map is given in

Plate 1 and figure 3.1.

Figure 3.1.: Location of the quarry

The Said Quarry area falls between the geographical Co-ordinates i.e. Latitude

09°06’40.23”N to 09°06’43.60”N and Longitude 76°49’20.95”E to 76°49’25.92”E. All the

pillar co-ordinates are shown on Google Earth Image with lease boundary in figure 3.2.

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Figure 3.2.: Google Earth image showing Lease boundary and pillars

3.3. ALTERNATIVE SITE

Since the project is site specific due to the availability of the minerals, no alternative sites

proposed for this project.

3.4. PRODUCTION (SIZE OF OPERATION)

Table 3.2: Production proposed

YEAR L

(m)

W

(m)

D

(m) B.D

Quantity

(MT)

PRODUCTION

@95% (MT)

Reject

@5%(MT)

I

8 61 5 2.5 6100 5795 305

15 61 5 2.5 11437.5 10866 572

23 61 5 2.5 17537.5 16661 877

II 5 61 5 2.5 3812.5 3622 191

44 57 5 2.5 31350 29783 1568

III 60.5 47 5 2.5 35543.8 33767 1777

IV 3.5 47 5 2.5 2056.25 1953 103

73 37 5 2.5 33762.5 32074 1688

V

63 27 5 2.5 21262.5 20199 1063

53 17 5 2.5 11262.5 10699 563

43 7 5 2.5 3762.5 3574 188

TOTAL 177888 168993 8895

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TOPSOIL

I 62 61 2 2.5 18910 18910

II 25 61 2 2.5 7625 7625

III 29 61 2 2.5 8845 8845

TOTAL 35380 35380

GRAND TOTAL 213268 168993 44275

3.5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Mining would be carried out by opencast method by semi mechanized machinery and using

Hydraulic excavator and tippers combination. Entire mineable reserves shall be mined out

within be in Five years as per production schedule. Mineable reserves is getting restricted due

to the formation of benches, leaving of statutory safety distance of 7.5m inner boundary,

mineral lock up in the benches itself, ultimate depth of mining, bench slope adopted etc. The

conceptual mining plan has been prepared by observing the above mentioned factors and

achieved the ultimate pit boundaries at the end of period of mining. The overall pit slope shall

be less than 45° from the horizontal only. The recovery factor is taken as 95% from the top

bench up to the bottom. The reserves below this level shall increase the life substantially.

The following machinery is proposed to be exclusively for the development and production

work at this mine. The machinery is proposed to be purchased or engaged on hire basis.

3.5.1. Drilling Equipment

Drilling of shot-holes will be carried out using portable compressor with Jack Hammers.

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 correct blasting geometry certain amount of trial blast is prerequisite to

effect a perfect pre-determined fragmentation and fly rock control. In case of heavy blasting

qualified mine manager has to be appointed for proper calculation of powder factor and

control blasting sequencing and arrangement of explosives etc.

3.5.2. Loading Equipment

Loading of waste and reject materials shall be done by excavator into 10 ton 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 V&VA. The applicant is proposed to engage

one hydraulic excavator with 1.2m3 and two tippers of 10 tones capacity for internal transport

of rejects from the working face to the dumps.

3.5.3. Transportation

Transport of Rejects and waste shall be done by Tippers of 10MT capacity.

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3.6. RESOURCES

Total Geological resources (A) = 285453MT

Mineral reserves blocked under Mine benches (B) = 92413MT

Mineral reserves blocked in safety zone (C) = 24047 MT

Then,

Total Mineable/Recoverable reserves = A-(B+C)

=285453-(92413+24047)

=285453-116460

Mineable reserves calculated as =168993MT

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 during day time only which does not

demand artificial light. Fuel is required only for operating the machineries.

3.9. WASTE GENERATION

The waste to be generated shall be debris of portable size hard rock without any clay soil and

connate water and therefore collapse of dumps is not possible for this mine.

Table 3.3.: Year wise waste generation

Year Gravel/

Topsoil (MT)

Overburden

/Waste (MT)

Building stone

Rejects (MT)

Total

(MT)

I 18910 --- 1754 20664

II 7625 --- 1758 9383

III 8845 ---- 1777 10622

IV ---- ---- 1791 1791

V ---- ---- 1814 1814

Total 35380 ---- 8894 44274

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Chapter 4: Site Analysis

4.1. CONNECTIVITY

The applied area is located in Pathanamthitta district , from pathanamthitta Adoor found in 15

km distance from their Enadimangalam about 8 km and the site is situated about 3 km

distance. Features in the 300 m and 500 m buffer zone of the lease area is shown in figure

4.2.

Pathanamthitta 15 km Adoor 8 km Enadimangalam

3 km

Site

Figure 4.1. Route

Figure 4.2. Geo-referenced Google Earth image around 300m and 500 m radius

4.2. LAND DETAILS

Table 4.1. shows that the list of survey numbers and its extent. The lease area is Patta land.

Land use pattern of the lease area is given in table 4.2.

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Table 4.1.: Land Particulars

Village Taluk District and

State

S.Y.No Status of

Land

Area

Enadimangalam Adoor Pathanamthitta

Kerala

340/1/96/3,

5,6,7

Patta land 0.88.70

Table 4.2.: Land use pattern of the Core Zone (Mining Lease area)

Table 4.2.1.: Land use pattern of the Buffer Zone (300 and 500m radius)

S. No LU/LC Area_Hec %

1 Proposed quarry area 0.887 0.89

2 Existing quarries 1.9025 1.92

3 Built up area 4.996 5.04

4 Horticulture Land 19.54 19.71

5 Rubber trees 71.824 72.44

Total 99.1495 100

4.3. TOPOGRAPHY

The area (Figure 4.3.) applied is almost an elevated area part of a hillock with elevation of

106-132m MSL, The area is sloping towards south- west direction .There is no drainage

found in the applied area. Topsoil is found about 2m depth. The area is surrounded by rubber

cultivation and Wet type of climatic condition prevails in the district. The Pathanamthitta

district received the rain under the influence of both southwest and northwest monsoons. The

southwest monsoon chiefly contributes to the rainfall in the district. Most of the precipitation

occurs in the form of cyclonic storms caused due to the depressions in Arabian Sea. The

normal annual rainfall over the district varies from about 2850mm.It is the minimum around

Pathanamthitta in the southeastern part of the district. The highest humidity is generally

recorded in May with the value of 87%. 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.

S.No Head Area used at the end

of plan period (Ha)

1 Area under mining 0.62.50

2 Roads 0.03.00

3 Green belt & Safety area 0.22.95

4 Labour shed 0.00.25

5 Virgin -

Total 0.88.70

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Figure 4.3.: Photograph showing general view of the quarry

4.4. ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES

4.1. Air Environment

As there is no mining activity carried out now, no dust rise is observed. Only ambient

baseline data is taken. Results are as given in table 4.3.

Table 4.3.: Air sample analysis report

S. No PARAMETERS PROTOCOL UNIT RESULT NAAQS*

1 Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Envirotech Manual μg/m3 24.30 60

2 Respirable Particulate

Matter ( PM10)

IS 5182 Part 23-2006 μg/m3 56.40 100

3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) IS 5182 Part 2 -2001 μg/m3 5.45 80

4 Nitrogen Dioxide ( NO2) IS 5182 Part 6-2006 μg/m3 11.70 80

5 Ozone (O3) IS 5182 Part 9-2009 μg/m3 28.60 180

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 17.05 400

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

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Fig. 4.4 Ambient Air Monitoring

4.4.2. Water Environment

Water table is located at a depth of 12m bgl. Water sample collected the mine working pit.

Results as per the test report are given in table 4.4.

Table 4.4.: Water sample analysis report

Sl.

No

PA

RA

ME

TE

RS

UN

ITS

RE

SU

LT

S

As Per IS 10500:2012

PROTOCOL:

APHA 22nd

Edition 2012

Req

uir

emen

t

(Acc

epta

ble

lim

it)

Per

mis

sib

le l

imit

in

the

ab

sen

ce o

f

alt

ern

ate

sou

rce

1 pH value at

25oC

- 7.79 6.5 – 8.5 6.5 – 8.5 4500 H+ B

2 Turbidity NTU <1.0

1 5 2130 B

3 Color Hazen Unit <1.0 5 15 2120 B

4 Odor - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable IS 3025 P 5 1983

R.2012

5

Electrical

conductivity

at 25oC

Micromhos/

cm

472 - - 2510 B

6

Total

Suspended

Solids

mg/l <1.0 - -

IS:3025:

P.17:1984:R.2012

7

Total

Dissolved

Solids

mg/l 245 500 2000

IS

3025:P.16:1984:R

.2012

14

8

Total

Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/l 174 200 600 2340 C

9

Calcium

Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/l 158 - - 3500 - Ca B

10

Magnesium

Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/l 21.0 - - 3500 – Mg B

11 Calcium as

Ca mg/l 63.0 75 200 3500-Ca B

12 Magnesium

as Mg mg/l 5.04 30 100 2340 C

13

Phenolpthalei

n Alkalinity

as CaCO3

mg/l Nil - - 2320 B

14

Total

Alkalinity as

CaCO3

mg/l 59.0 200 600 2320 B

15 Chlorides as

Cl mg/l 20.0 250 1000 4500 Cl

- B

16 Sulfates as

SO4 mg/l 98.0 200 400 4500 SO4 E

17 Total Iron as

Fe mg/l 0.09 0.3 0.3 3500 Fe B

18

Silica

(Reactive) as

SiO2

mg/l 12.40 - - 4500 SiO2 C

19

Carbonate

Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/l 59.0 - - 2340 A

20

Non-

Carbonate

Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/l 115 - - 2340 A

21 Free Residual

Chlorine mg/l <0.2 0.2 1 4500 CL

- B

MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION

Sl.

No Parameters Units Results

Requirement as per IS

10500: 2012 Second

revision (Acceptable

Limit)

Protocol

1 Total

Coliforms

MPN/

100ml Nil

Shall not be detectable

in any 100ml

IS 1622-1981

Amd.4 RA 2009

2 E.Coli MPN/

100ml Nil

Shall not be detectable

in any 100ml

IS 1622-1981

Amd.4 RA 2009

The above submitted water sample does not comply with drinking water specification as per

IS 10500:2012 with respect to Microbiological Examination and Colour. So, it is not

recommended for drinking purposes, but it can be used for other domestic purposes.

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4.4.3. Acoustic and Seismic environment

Sound measurement in the applied area is done. Detailed measurement is given in table 4.5.

Table 4.5.: Sound measurement readings

Sampling

Location

Noise Value

dB (A)

Average Noise Value

dB (A)

Limits as per KSPCB

dB (A) (Day Time)

1 42.0

40.32 i. Residential – 55 dB (A)

ii. Industrial - 75dB (A)

2 40.4

3 39.1

4 39.8

4.4.4. Soil

Soil sampling was done as this mine and no dust rise is observed, that results shown in table

4.6. Dust fall data may be taken from the district observation for threshold values.

Table 4.6.: Soil analysis results

S.No PARAMETERS RESULTS

1 pH value (10% Solution) 8.53

2 EC@ 25oC (Micromhos/cm)

(10% solution)

35.0

3 Moisture 19.80% w/w

4 Density 1.00g/cc

5 Texture Clay=18.40% :Sand & Silt =35.13: Gravel

=46.47%. Gravel Soil

6 Consistency Soft

7 Structure Structure less

8 Texture Clay=39.30%, Sand & Silt =20.90

Gravel = 39.80 % Gravel Soil

9 Color Light Brown

10 Loss On Ignition 26.72 %w/w

11 Lime Status (Lime

Requirement)

Nil

Chemical Parameters

S. No PARAMETERS RESULTS

1 Alkalinity 0.0341%w/w

2 Sodium Absorption Ratio 6.02 meq/Kg

3 Cation Exchange Ratio 10.0 meq/100g

4 Oil & Grease <10.0 ppm

5 Chlorides 0.0308% w/w

6 Sulphates 0.0156 % w/w

7 Nitrates 0.0161% w/w

8 Total Nitrogen 0.134% w/w

9 Total Phosphorous 0.009% w/w

10 Calcium 0.241% w/w

11 Magnesium 0.098% w/w

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12 Sodium 0.139% w/w

13 Potassium 0.241% w/w

14 Iron 1.29% w/w

15 Organic matter 0.40% w/w

16 Water holding capacity 1.19% w/w

17 Copper 0.0214% w/w

18 Nickel 0.00029% w/w

19 Chromium 0.0017% w/w

20 Lead 0.0021% w/w

21 Zinc 0.015% w/w

Figure 4.5: Photograph showing collection of Soil sample

4.4.5. Flora and Fauna

The applied area and the surrounded area are mostly covered with rubber trees. The photo of

identified flora is given below in Fig no.4.4 and table 4.7. Identified fauna is given in table

4.8.

Table 4.7: Flora

Trees

Sl.no. Name of trees Botanical Name Number Remarks

1 Rubber Hevea brasiliensis 600 Growing well

2 Teak Tectona grandis 64 Growing well

3 Coconut Cocos nucifera 30 Poor

Shrubs

Sl.no. Local Name Botanical Name

1 Communist Pacha Chromoloaena odorata

2 Paala -

Herbs

1 Nilappala(asthma herb) Euphorbia hirta

2 Kattunmanjal(Wild turmeric) Curuma aromatica

3 Mukkutti Biophytum spp.

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Climbers

Sl.no local Name Species Name

1 Kattu Payer Centrosema molle

2. Naikorana Mucuna pruriens var. pruriens

Figure 4.6: Flora found in the site

Fauna

Fauna found in this area are common varieties of rabbits, Scorpion, Millipedes and

snakes. There are no endangered or rare species in the area.

4.4.6. Eco sensitive area

There is no major water body, seasonal odai or Nallah found within 1km radius of the lease

boundary. Archaeological monuments, bridges, Theme parks, are also not located in the area.

No reserve forest, wild life sanctuaries found within the 10 km radius.

4.5. CLIMATIC CONDITION

Wet type of climatic condition prevails in the district. The district receives an average rainfall

of 3133.9 mm annually. The major rainfall contribution is from southwest monsoon season

during June to September .Based on 1901 -99 data, rain fall. Followed by this season, the

north-east monsoon season from October to December contributes about 21.7% and the

balance 21.5% is received from the during January to May months. The Eastern part of the

district receives maximum rainfall in comparison with the Western part. The Area around

konni receives the highest rainfall and the area around Adoor receives the lowest. (Source:

District survey report)

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4.6. INFRASTRUCTURE

4.6.1. Road

The mode of transport of the building stone granite produced and marketed is by road to

various consumer destinations. Approach road is available from the lease area for

transportation.

4.6.2. Power Supply

Since simple methods are adopted and the limited scale of activities involved in the

quarrying, high tension electric power supply or huge workshop facility is not required.

4.6.3. Sanitary Facilities

Surface latrines and urinals shall be constructed at convenient place for usage of male and

female labours separately.

4.6.4. First Aid Facility

Being a small mine First aid station as per provisions under Rule (44) of the Mines Rules

1955 will be provided with facilities as per the third schedule as prescribed. Qualified First

Aid personnel should be appointed or nominated to attend emergency first aid treatment.

4.7. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Table 4.9, shows the existing infrastructures of nearby area.

Table 4.9.: Infrastructure nearby the lease area

S. No. Particulars Location Approximate

Distance in

Km

1. Post office Maroor 1

2. Town Adoor 11

3. Police Station Pathanapuram 4.5

4. Fire Station Adoor 11

5. Govt. Hospital Pathanapuram 4.5

6. School Edathara 3.5

7. DSP Office Adoor 11

8. Railway Station Auvaneswsarem 8.8

9. Temple Kalanjoor 3

10. Nearest Airport Trivandrum 70

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Chapter 5: Planning Brief

5.1. PLANNING CONCEPT

Excavation of building stone granite is planned and described in section 3.4 and 3.6.

Proposed land is a 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

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.

5.3. LAND USE PLANNING

The present and proposed land use pattern is given in clause 25 of Table 1.1.

5.4. INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND

Labour shed, Surface latrines and urinals are required to be constructed for making easy

accessibility from the working area. No other infrastructures required.

5.5. AMENITIES/ FACILITIES

List of equipments and materials required for drilling, loading, transporting is given in table

5.1., 5.2, 5.3 respectively.

Table 5.1.: Drilling equipments

Type Nos. Dia. Of

Hole Size/Capacity Make

Motive

Power

H.P.

Jack Hammer 2 32mm Hand held

Atlas Copco Air 45

Rock Breaker 2 - - - 80

Table 5.2.: Loading Equipments

Type Nos. Size/ Capacity

(m3)

Make Motive

Power

H.P.

Hydraulic

excavator 2 No 1.20

TATA

Hitachi Diesel

EX

110

Table 5.3.: Transportation vehicles

Type Nos. Size/ Capacity Make Motive Power H.P.

Tipper 2 10 M.T TATA Diesel 120

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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

Explosives are store 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.

5.6.2. 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.

5.6.3. 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

5.6.4. 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:

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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.

5.6.5. 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.

5.6.6. 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.

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

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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 6.1.

About Rs.1,00,000/- is allotted for the afforestation programme.

Table 6.1.: Afforestation Programme

Year Place Types of Trees Number Rate of

Survival

I Lease Boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 %

II Lease Boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 %

III Lease Boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 %

IV Lease Boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 %

V Lease Boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 %

6.2. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

6.2.1. CSR activities

The proponent is proposed to spend CSR as per the Companies Act. He propose to spent CSR

activities to the Panchayat for maintenance of road, street light, school sanitation etc.. as per

the Companies Act 2013 and CSR Rules 2014.

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 are already laid connecting the public roads for transportation of materials

6.4. DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT

Water requirement and management are as discussed in section 3.7.of chapter 3.

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6.5. DRAINAGE PLAN

Rainwater will be properly routed such that not affecting the nearby water source. Garland

drainage around dump shall prevent under wash of dump by hydrostatic pressure to be

developed by surface water and control wash outs and collapse.

6.6. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste generation is as discussed in section 3.9.

6.7. POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE

Details of the power requirement and source are as discussed in section 5.5 of Chapter 5.

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Chapter 7: Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan

In the event of closure of mine, the mine worker shall get alternate work like agriculture etc.

No serious repercussions envisaged in the event of cessation of mining activity, as they will

be provided employment in other mines belong to the company.

The mining operation was concentrated only in the mineral area over the entire lease area and

some waste removal from these mines and dumped on the southern part of the area. No

reclamation was made over the mined out area since the deposit persist at still at deeper

levels. Being a site specific building stone excavation, the project does not involve

displacement of any residents or public infrastructures. Thus resettlement is not proposed.

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Chapter 8: Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan

The project will commence only after obtaining Environment Clearance.

8.1 Project cost / investment

i) Land Cost : Rs. 20,00,000

ii) Machinery to be used : To be Hired

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. 26, 70,000

8.2 Expenditure

I. Drinking water facility = 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. 3.5 lakhs

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