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Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Sunilkumar N at Sy. Nos. 540/1/1/126/2334, 540/1/1/128/2330,540/1/1/126/2329, 540/1/1/129, 540/1/1/126/2339, 540/1/1/129/2338 & 540/1/1/127of Aruvappulam Village of Konni
Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, KeralaPre-Feasibility Report
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
S.No Particulars Details
1 Name of Project Proposed Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr.Sunilkumar N at Sy. Nos. 540/1/1/126/2334,540/1/1/128/2330, 540/1/1/126/2329, 540/1/1/129,540/1/1/126/2339, 540/1/1/129/2338 &540/1/1/127, at Aruvappulam Village of KonniTaluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.
2 Project Proponent Sunilkumar. NThekkadathu Veedu,Govindamuttom (PO), Puthuppally, Kayamkulam,Alappuzha District, Kerala-690 527.
3 Village Aruvappulam
4 Taluk Konni
5 District Pathanamthitta
6 State Kerala
7 GPS Coordinates N 90 11’ 02.26” E 760 53’ 05.34”N 90 11’00.56” E 760 53’ 04.57”N 90 10’ 59.64” E 760 53’ 05.16”N 90 10’ 58.59” E 760 53’ 05.54”N 90 10’ 58.19” E 760 53’ 05.33”N 90 10’ 57.86” E 760 53’ 05.00”N 90 10’ 57.17” E 760 53’ 05.10”N 90 10’ 57.13” E 760 53’ 04.72”N 90 10’ 56.49” E 760 53’ 04.44”N 90 10’ 56.02” E 760 53’ 03.96”N 90 10’ 55.87” E 760 53’ 03.48”N 90 10’ 55.30” E 760 53’ 03.17”N 90 10’ 55.00” E 760 53’ 04.53”N 90 10’ 54.80” E 760 53’ 05.24”N 90 10’ 54.40” E 760 53’ 05.93”N 90 10’ 54.18” E 760 53’ 06.09”N 90 10’ 54.50” E 760 53’ 06.58”N 90 10’ 54.72” E 760 53’ 07.93”N 90 10’ 54.78” E 760 53’ 08.45”N 90 10’ 54.85” E 760 53’ 09.41”N 90 10’ 55.03” E 760 53’ 10.00”N 90 10’ 55.03” E 760 53’ 10.19”N 90 10’ 54.83” E 760 53’ 11.01”N 90 10’ 54.89” E 760 53’ 11.37”N 90 10’ 55.02” E 760 53’ 11.56”N 90 10’ 55.10” E 760 53’ 11.73”N 90 10’ 55.06” E 760 53’ 12.22”
Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Sunilkumar N at Sy. Nos. 540/1/1/126/2334, 540/1/1/128/2330,540/1/1/126/2329, 540/1/1/129, 540/1/1/126/2339, 540/1/1/129/2338 & 540/1/1/127of Aruvappulam Village of Konni
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N 90 10’ 55.15” E 760 53’ 12.48”N 90 10’ 55.31” E 760 53’ 12.65”N 90 10’ 55.48” E 760 53’ 12.52”N 90 10’ 55.89” E 760 53’ 12.52”N 90 10’ 56.66” E 760 53’ 12.26”N 90 10’ 57.81” E 760 53’ 11.91”N 90 10’ 59.52” E 760 53’ 11.00”N 90 10’ 59.78” E 760 53’ 10.96”N 90 10’ 59.95” E 760 53’ 10.97”N 90 11’ 00.11” E 760 53’ 11.10”N 90 11’ 00.73” E 760 53’ 09.60”N 90 11’ 01.06” E 760 53’ 09.63”N 90 11’ 01.22” E 760 53’ 08.42”N 90 11’ 01.29” E 760 53’ 07.54”
8 Topography Hilly Terrain
9 Topo Sheet No 58C/16
10 Elevation The highest elevation of the Permit area is 220 m
MSL and lowest elevation is 155 m MSL.
11 Mining Lease Area 4.3074 Ha
12 Production capacity 373281 TPA
13 Extent of mechanization Semi mechanized Opencast Mining
14 Bench Height Height – 5m
15 Depth of Mining 77 m
16 Life of Mining 5 years
17 Water requirement & source 10 KLD from open well and Water Cans(Drinking)
18 Man Power requirement 27
19 Project Cost a. Fixed Cost : Rs. 91,00,000/-b. Operational Cost : Rs. 50,00,000/-c. EMP Cost : Rs 4,00,000/-
20 Nearest Town Konni - 6 Km
21 Nearest Railway Station Chengannur- 35 Km
22 Nearest Airport Thiruvananthapuram International Airport – 95 Km
Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Sunilkumar N at Sy. Nos. 540/1/1/126/2334, 540/1/1/128/2330,540/1/1/126/2329, 540/1/1/129, 540/1/1/126/2339, 540/1/1/129/2338 & 540/1/1/127of Aruvappulam Village of Konni
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Identification of Project Proponent and project Proponent
Applicant Details
Name and Address Sunilkumar. NThekkadathu Veedu,Govindamuttom (PO),Puthuppally, Kayamkulam,Alappuzha District, Kerala-690 527.
Phone Number +919745413333
E-mail [email protected]
Status Individual
Type of Mining Open cast semi-mechanized
Period of Mining The period of mining is required for 5 years
Mr. Sunilkumar N, residing at Thekkadathu Veedu, Govindamuttom (PO), Puthuppally,
Kayamkulam, Alappuzha District, Kerala-690 527 has applied for grant of Environmental
Clearance from the Hon’ble DEIAA, Pathanamthitta District for the proposed Granite
Building stone located in Survey Nos. 540/1/1/126/2334, 540/1/1/128/2330,
540/1/1/126/2329, 540/1/1/129, 540/1/1/126/2339, 540/1/1/129/2338 & 540/1/1/127,
Own Patta Land over an extent of 4.3074 Hectares at Aruvappulam Village, Konni
Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala for a period of 5 years.
2.2 Brief description of nature of the project
Part of the proposed land is a fresh quarry lease area. The proposed land is mostly
covered with native trees, shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers, bushes, etc. The topography of
the area is hilly terrain. The highest elevation of the lease area is 220 m MSL and lowest
elevation is 155 m MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the lease area
is towards South side.
Geological Reserves is estimated as 3484909 MT and Recoverable Reserves is estimated
as 1866406 MT of Granite Building stone after leaving necessary safety distance from
the permit area indicated in the precise area letter and relevant mining laws in force.
Production Schedule is proposed an average production of 373281 MT per annum in a
year by open cast mining.
Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Sunilkumar N at Sy. Nos. 540/1/1/126/2334, 540/1/1/128/2330,540/1/1/126/2329, 540/1/1/129, 540/1/1/126/2339, 540/1/1/129/2338 & 540/1/1/127of Aruvappulam Village of Konni
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2.3 Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region
The major need of building stone is due to high compressive strength and durability (among
the hardest, dimensional & structural stones) it can effectively withstand the vagaries of
nature. Fine-grained granite is employed for ornamental and monumental. Works as well as
for inscription purposes. The mineral –rich colours, and the hardness & density, makes its
useful for many applications.
The proposed mining project will fulfill its end uses in buildings and constructions, bridges,
paving, monuments and many other exterior projects. Polished slabs and titles are used in
countertops, flooring, retaining walls and landscaping around a centre are used in
countertops, flooring, retaining walls and landscaping around a centre fountain / pond,
staircase and many other design elements (residential and commercial applications). It is also
known as the maintenance – free stone.
The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas bring about gains in gross
domestic product, ie. There is though a minor contribution by the proposed project but will
add to the gains in G.D.P (Gross Domestic Product).
A total of 27 people will be employed in the mine. It will create employment (though
marginally) for local population.
Applicant will pay royalty for the mineral produced from the mine, direct and indirect taxes
will be paid thereby contributing to the regional revenue. The public revenue will further be
put for infrastructure development and other sectors like health, education and social welfare.
2.4 Demand – Supply Gap
Since it is main raw material in construction project. It is always in demand. So the
proposed mining project will fulfill its end users in local market, as it is always in good
demand in construction projects.
2.5 Imports / Exports
Building stone explored from the mines will be used in the local areas in construction
activities like roads, building and railways. The mineral produced from the proposed mine
will be sent to the crusher plant located near the quarry site for crushing it to required size
before dispatching it to the end use.
Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Sunilkumar N at Sy. Nos. 540/1/1/126/2334, 540/1/1/128/2330,540/1/1/126/2329, 540/1/1/129, 540/1/1/126/2339, 540/1/1/129/2338 & 540/1/1/127of Aruvappulam Village of Konni
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2.6 Export possibility
No export businesses are taken in this project.
2.7 Domestic/ export markets
The rough stone produced will be sold in local market, which is in turn used for construction
purposes.
2.8 Employment Generation due to the project
Around 27 employees will be engaged in the mines for quarrying Granite Building Stone
during the Ten Years period to achieve the proposed production and to comply with the
provisions of the Government norms. The required manpower for mining operation is given
in Table 2 – 1.
1. Skilled Operator 4 No.Mechanic 2 No.Blaster/Mat 1 No.
2. Semi –skilled
Driver 8 Nos
3. Unskilled Musdoor /Labours
4 Nos
Cleaners 4NosOffice Boy 2No
4. Management &Supervisory staff
2No.
Total = 27Nos
Allowing 10% absenteeism, the no. of men of roll will be around 27. It is been ensured that,
child labors with not less than 21 years of age will not be engaged for quarrying operation.
Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Sunilkumar N at Sy. Nos. 540/1/1/126/2334, 540/1/1/128/2330,540/1/1/126/2329, 540/1/1/129, 540/1/1/126/2339, 540/1/1/129/2338 & 540/1/1/127of Aruvappulam Village of Konni
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3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Type of Project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any:
There is no interlinked project proposed along with this proposal.
3.2 Location (map showing general location, specific location, project boundary) with
coordinates
The mine lease area is covered under Survey of India (SOI) Topo sheet No: 58 C/16
Project Site
Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Sunilkumar N at Sy. Nos. 540/1/1/126/2334, 540/1/1/128/2330,540/1/1/126/2329, 540/1/1/129, 540/1/1/126/2339, 540/1/1/129/2338 & 540/1/1/127of Aruvappulam Village of Konni
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Table 3-1 Environmental Setting
Description Details
Site Location Aruvappulam Village, Konni Taluk, Pathanamthitta
District.
Survey Nos 540/1/1/126/2334, 540/1/1/128/2330, 540/1/1/126/2329,
540/1/1/129, 540/1/1/126/2339, 540/1/1/129/2338 &
540/1/1/127
SOI Topo sheet 58 C/16
Elevation The highest elevation of the Permit area is 220 m MSL
and lowest elevation is 155 m MSL.
Nearest City (habitation) Konni – 6.0 km
Nearest Highway NH 183 A – 13.50 kms
Nearest Railway Junction Chengannur–35 Km
Nearest Airport Thiruvanathapuram International Airport–95 km
Nearest Water Bodies/River/Sea Achankovil River– 2.5 km, NE
Archaeologically important places None within the study area
National parks/ Wildlife Sanctuaries None within the study area
Reserved/ Protected Forests None within the study area
Seismicity Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as par
BMTPC,Vulnerability atlas Seismic zone of India
IS:1893-2002.
Defence Installations None within the study area
Photographs showing the general view of the area
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Google Image showing Project Boundary
3.3 Details of alternate sites considered
No alternative sites considered, the proposal is mining project and it is site specific.
3.4 Size of magnitude of operation
Extent of the mining lease area is 4.3074 hectares. Geological Reserves is estimated as
3484909 MT and Recoverable Reserves is estimated as 1866406 MT of Granite Building
stone after leaving necessary safety distance from the Permit boundary indicated in the
precise area letter and relevant mining laws in force. Production capacity is proposed on
average production rate of 373281 MT of rough stone per annum. Life of the mine is
expected to be 5 years.
Volume (MT)Geological Reserves (a) = 3484909
Recoverable Reserves (b) = 1866406
Already Excavated (c) = 677692
Safety Area (d) = 590778
Bench Locked (e) = 1618503
Granite Building Stone Quarry of Mr. Sunilkumar N at Sy. Nos. 540/1/1/126/2334, 540/1/1/128/2330,540/1/1/126/2329, 540/1/1/129, 540/1/1/126/2339, 540/1/1/129/2338 & 540/1/1/127of Aruvappulam Village of Konni
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Table 3-2: Year Wise Production Plans
YearPit
Nos.
Top
Soil
Rom ore/
Mineral
Saleable
ore/Mineral
Mineral
Rejects
First I 57858 352563 334934 17628
Second I --- 402587 382458 20129
Third I 6546 403438 383266 20172
Fourth I --- 402375 382256 20119
Fifth I --- 403675 383491 20184
Total 64404 1964638 1866406 98232
3.5 Project description with process details
The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi- mechanized method.
The process flow diagram given below depicts the mining process:-
3.5.1 Proposed mining method
Open cast method of mechanized mining will be adopted to extract rough stones of required
size from the mine area. While opening a new mine, several long term aspects of mining
should be considered like semi –permanent roads, planning the development work, formation
of working faces, approach roads to various benches for movement of dumpers, selection and
recruitment of man power, machineries, construction of infrastructures, selection of dump
sites, stacking yards for undressed blocks, finished products and other facilities.
3.5.1.1 Project Description with process a details (A Schematic Diagram / Flow Chart
showing the Project Layout. Components of the Project etc should be given.
The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi –mechanised method.
The process flow diagram given n below depicts the mining process:-
Quarry Drilling Blasting Loading TransportationTransportation
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Drilling
Drilling of shot-holes will be carried out using compressor and Jack Hammers combination.
Depth of holes shall be 1-2m bench height 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. Details of
drilling equipments are tabulated below
Blasting
The massive formation shall be broken into pieces of portable size by drilling and blasting
using jack hammers and shot hole blasting. Powder factor of explosives for breaking such
hard rock shall be in the order of 6 to 7 tonnes per Kg of explosives.
Diameter of the hole : 32-36 mmSpacing : 60 CmsDepth : 1 to 1.5mCharge / Hole : D.Cord with water or
70gms of gun powder or Gelatin.Pattern of hole : ZigZagInclination of hole : 700 from the horizontal.Quantity of rock broken : 0.45 x 2.6
= 1.17 MTBlasting efficiency @ 90% : 1.17 x 90% = 1.05MT / holeCharge per hole : 140gms of 25mm dia cartridge
Type No Dia of hole Size/Capacity Make Motive Power H.P
JackHammer 6 25.5 mm Hand held
Atlas copco2 Nos
Diesel 60
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Loading
Loading of waste and Granite Building stone shall be done by Excavator into 10 tonners
tippers from the working place periodically. Such waste and Granite Building stones shall be
dumped in the site earmarked for dumping as shown in the Plates XIII. The applicant is
proposed to engage one Hydraulic excavator and one hydraulic rock breaker with 1.20 M3
capacity and five tippers of 10 tonnes capacity for internal transport of rejects from the
working face to the dumps. The details of the loading equipments are shown below.
Transportation
Transportation of Rejects and waste shall be done by Tippers of 10 Tonnes capacity as shown
in section 6.5 of Mining plan.
Type Nos Size / Capacity Make Motive power H.P.
Tipper 8 10 M.T TATA Diesel 110
3.5.1.2 Open Cast Mining
The mining will be done by open cast semi mechanized method. The bench height and width
will be 5m. Shovel dumper combination is used for mucking, loading and hauling to the
disposal points. Excavated material is conveyed to the stone crusher located inside the quarry
site for further processing. The ultimate depth of the mine workings is estimated to reach up
to 38 m.
3.5.1.3 Salient features of Mining Method
The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast mechanized method. Thesalient features of proposed mining methods are listed below: The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 5m.
TypePower
Nos. Bucket Capacity (MT) Make Motive H.P.
HydraulicExcavator
3 1.20 M3 Volvo Diesel 180
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The exploitation of mineral is being done in average depth of 52 m at conceptualphase.
Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed600 from vertical.
Haul road will be developed up to point of loading. Transportation of the mineral from pit-mouth to destination will be by tippers /
Trucks (10MT capacity)
3.5.2 Mode of Working
It is a semi mechanized quarrying operation using shot hole drilling with the help of
compressor and jack hammers, smooth blasting ,block lifting and waste removal using
Hydraulic excavator and loaded directly to the tippers and transported to the crushing plants
into required size in the crushing plants from 75mm jelly to 10mm chips.
3.5.2.1 Bench design parameters and fencing
While developing a top soil bench, a height of 5m and width not less than the height. The
rough stone working benches shall be 5m height as equal to the height of the excavator boom
and width more than 6m for safe movement of machineries and slope shall not be more than
600. The proposed bench dimensions are shown in section 6. 7 of mining plan.
S2 fencing (without closing or gate) shall be constructed at the top of high benches from
inadvertent entry of persons or cattle fields. In case of road closing or entry of pit G1 fencing
(parapet) should be formed as a safe practice to control tress passes.
3.5.3 Proposed Bench Height and Width
As per reg. 106 (2) (b) of MMR, 1961, the bench height is designed as 5m and width as 5m
but in the case of non-moving permanent stable benches the width shall be less that 5m due to
lack of space for development. The bench height is designed equal to height of boom of the
excavator. In this connection, the applicant should obtain necessary permission from DGMS
whenever he deviates from the standard norms of bench design.
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3.6 Conceptual Mining Plan
Conceptual plan is prepared with an object of systematic development of bench lay – outs,
selection of ultimate pit limit, depth of mining and ultimate pit slope, selection of sites for
construction of infrastructures etc.,
Ultimate Pit Dimension: The ultimate pit size is designed based on certain practical factors
such as the economical depth of mining, safety zones, permissible area etc., Ultimate pit
Limit is up to 35 m from the top.
However during extraction of blocks each bench will be of 5m height and 5m width for
proper quarrying. The quantum of excavation is estimated as 1866406 MT to a depth of 77 m
from the surface. Of which the waste and rejects up to the ultimate pit limit is estimated as
162636 MT. Entire quantity of excavated soil and rejects shall either be back filled or used
for plantation
3.7 Raw material required along with estimated quantity
No raw material is required; project is for mining of rough stone. The extracted rough stone
shall be sent to the crushed through tippers and from there to end uses.
3.8 Resource optimization / recycling and reuse envisaged in the project
i. Availability of water its source, energy/ power requirement
Water requirement for the project is mainly for maintaining the Domestic, Drinking Purpose,
green belt and also for sprinkling on the haulage roads to mitigate dust emissions. Quantity
for Drinking and utilities is 2.0KLD. Dust suppression and Green belt of water is 8.0KLD.
Minimum quantity of 10 KLD has to be maintained as per the Rule. Drinking water is
obtained by Mineral water industries by water cans. Dust suppression and green belt is
obtained from the open wells of proponent site.
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Table 3.3. Water requirements
S.No Particulars Quantity in KLD1 Domestic and Drinking Purpose 2
2 Dust Suppression & Water sprinklingand Green Belt development 8
Total 10
The characteristics of water like flurosis. TDS, COD, BOD, Salinity, hardness etc have to be
tested by the applicant within one year for consumption of water by the mine workers one
sample each from open and tube wells. Mean while mineral water shall be supplied in cans
for drinking purposes.
ii. Quantity of wastes to be generated and scheme for their management /disposal
Soil, waste and Granite Building stone for crushing will be removed periodically by hydraulic
excavator and tipper combination. Top soil 3m and Granite Building stone rejects which
amounts to 5% of the total excavation about 162636 MT will be generated for the 5year. The
first Five Years Dump Dimension is show on Plate – VIII. The Maximum height and spread
of dump are given as under,
All rejects/waste shall be backfilled into the lowest bench to avoid water storage as per the
Plates VIII. The Granite Building stones will be stacked at the entry of mine within the lease
boundary for transport to crushing units.
DUMP DIMENSION VOLUME(MT)
Top soil Along Plantation 64404
Reject with back filling
(119x66x5.0029x2.5)98232
TOTAL 162636 MT
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4.0 SITE ANALYSIS
4.1 Connectivity
Mine area is well connected with roads. The National highway 183A connecting Kollam to
Vandiperiyar is at a distance of 18.00 km from the project site. State Highway 8 (Main
Eastern Highway) is only 3.00 km from the site. The nearest Railway station is Chengannur
Station at a distance of 35 Km. The nearest airport is Thiruvanathapuram International
Airport at a distance of 95 kms. Achankovil River is at a distance of 4.5 km in NE direction.
Infrastructure facilities like post & telegraph office, telephone, police station, hospital etc are
nearby the vicinity.
8 KM 4 KMPATHANAMTHITTA KONNI VAKKAYAR
4 KM
OTTUPARA
1.8KM
SITE
4.2 Land Form, Land Use and Land ownership
The Lease Area does not involve any forest, agriculture or grazing land. The land is Privatepatta land, the land is not viable for agricultural purpose.
4.3 Topography / Drainage Pattern
Part of the proposed land is quarry lease area and there is no vegetation in that area. The
remaining land in the proposed land is mostly covered with native trees, shrubs, herbs,
grass, climbers, bushes, etc. The topography of the area is hilly terrain. The highest
elevation of the lease area is 220 m MSL and lowest elevation is 155 m MSL. As the
proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the lease area is towards South side.
Water table is noticed at a depth of 36-40m from the surface in the adjacent open wells of the
area. The aquifer is hard rock fracture controlled seepages.
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The temperature is more during the months of March to May and is less during December
and January. Annual temperature of the region is reported to be minimum 22.6°C to 25.5°C
maximum temperature range from 28.5°C to 32.7°C during summer. Average rain fall of the
district 3133 mm in a year. The south west monsoon from June to September contributes
nearly 56.8% of the total rainfall. The northeast monsoon season from October to December
contributes about 21.7% and balance 21.5% is received during the month of January to May
pre-monsoon showers.
4.4 Flora and Fauna:
Vegetation in the applied area for quarry lease but the surrounding area is composed of rubber
trees. Density is about 1000 trees per Hectare.
4.4.1 Trees:
S.No. Name of trees Botanical Name Remarks
1 Rubber Heveabrasiliensis Growing well
2 Teak Tectonagrandis Growing well
3 Coconut Cocosnucifera Poor
4 Jack Tree Artocarpus Poor
4.4.2 Shrubs:
S.No. Name of trees Botanical Name
1 Aloe vera Aloe barbadensis miller
2 Arippoochedi Lantana infortunatum
4.4.3 Herbs:
S.No. Name of trees Botanical Name
1 Korai Elacocarpusaerratas
2 Thumbai Leucasaspera
3 ThottaVaadi Mimosa Pudica
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4.4.4 Fauna:
Sl.No. Name of Animals Zoological Name
1 Ant Hymenopetrousformicidae
2 Frog AnuraRanidae
3 Dog CannisFamiliaris
4 Mouse RodentiaMuridae
5 Rabbit RodentiaRattus
6 Scorpion Archinida Scorpionida
7 Lizard SauriaLacertidae
8 Squirrel RodentiaSciurus
S.No. Name of Birds Zoological Name
1 Crow CorvousCorone
2 Crane GruidaeGruiformes
3 Cuckoo CuculidaeCuculiformes
4 Sparrow Ploceidae Passer
5 Dove Columbidae Colombiformes
4.5 Infrastructure
Since the scale of operation is very small and total employment is only 27 employees henceinfrastructure are not required minimums infrastructure like rest shatter, toilet are provided atsite.
4.6 Existing Infrastructure
There is no existing infrastructure inside the proposed mining lease area
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5.0 PLANNING BRIEF
Year wise excavation plan of rough stone, are already provided in the earlier sections.
5.1 Planning Concept
Not applicable
5.2 Population Projection
About 27 workers will be employed; they will be from local area.
5.3 Land Use planning (breaking along with Greenbelt etc)
Table 5.1 Existing Land Use pattern
The Existing land use pattern in previous mining years given in a tabular form as below,
NO LAND USEEXTENT
(Ha)
PERCENTAGE
OF USE
1 Mining area 1.8569 43.11%
2 Road 0.0220 0.51%
3 Safety and Plantation area 0.7186 16.68%
4 Virgin Area 1.7099 39.70%
Total 4.3074 100%
Table 5.1 Land Use pattern for next 5 years
The Land use pattern is next Five years given in a tabular form as below,
NO LAND USEEXTENT
(Ha)
PERCENTAGE
OF USE
1 Mining area 3.5468 82.34%
2 Road 0.0420 0.98%
3 Safety and Plantation area 0.7186 16.68%
Total 4.3074 100%
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5.4 Amenities / Facilities
a. Drinking Water
Whole some drinking water shall be provided as per the Mines Rules, 1955. Quantity for
Drinking and utilities is 2KLD. Quantity required for dust suppression and Green belt is 8
KLD. Minimum quantity of 10 KLD is required. Drinking water will be obtained as water
cans from the drinking water suppliers. For dust suppression and green belt, water is
obtained from the open wells/ storm water reservoir of proponent site.
b. Sanitary Facilities
Semi permanent latrines & urinals shall be maintained at convenient places for use of labors
as per the provisions of Rule (33) of the Mines Rules, 1960 separately for males and females.
Washing facilities shall also be arranged as per rules (36) of the Mines Rules, 1960.
c. 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.
d. Labour Health
As per Mines Rule, Periodic medical examination has to be arranged for occupational health
once in a year in addition to attending medical treatment of occupational injuries under the
Rule 45 (A). MR. 1960.
e. Precautionary safety measures to the Labourers
Safety provisions like helmet, goggles, safety shoes, Dust mask, Ear, muffs etc have to be
provided as per the circulars and amendments made for Mine labours under the guidance of
DGMS being a mechanized operation.
Necessary training will be conducted once in a year to all the employee with the help of
qualified and experienced officers to train about the safe and system at quarrying operation.
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6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTUREInfrastructure facilities are in the form of first aid room, drinking water will be provided in
the mine. The building is semi – permanent nature and there will not be any problem in
dismantling them during the closure of mine. The mine roads are also semi permanent nature
and hence will not be any impact after the closure of mine.
6.1 Residential Area
No residential area is proposed at mine.
6.2 Green belt and Reclamation of land
Trees like Rosewood, Jack tree, Manjakadambu, Anjili, Pala Oak, Teak, Rubber and Silver
etc,, will be planted along the lease boundary and avenues as well as over non active dumps
at a rate 100 trees per annum with an interval of 5m. The rate of survival expected to be 80%
in this area.
The present mining is proposed to an average depth of 77m. The mined out area will be
fenced on top of open cast working with S1 fencing. Low lying areas with water logging shall
be used for fish culture. No immediate proposals for closure of pit as the Granite Building
stone persist still at deeper level.
6.3 Social Infrastructure
6.3.1 Employment generation
Measures to improve the socio economic conditions of the area:
Local people (27) will be employed on priority basis as per their skills.
Direct and indirect development of the society.
As a part of corporate social responsibility, it is proposed to spend Rs.4.0 Lakhs
(Recurring) and 5.0 Lakhs (Non Recurring) for various local development activities like
conducting medical checkups for the local people, road development, improvisation or
development of temples, providing scholar ships for the back ward and girl students,
physically handicapped etc.
Medical facilities to the workers employed at site.
6.3.2 CSR Activities
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As part of our Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) activity for this project, we plan to
carry out some activities like renovation of existing buildings, sanitary facility, facilitation of
drinking water, supply of books & journals, computer and etc, to Govt. School, Ottupara.
6.3.2.1 Promotion of Education
To improve the infrastructure facilities, the project will support Schools near to our
project.
The project can start a scholarship & sponsorship programme for children of OttuparaGovt. School who are from economically back ward families.
PARTICULARS CALCULATION TOTALAMOUNT
TYPE OFEXPENSE
Scholarship for children fromeconomically back ward families
5,000 X 20 1,00,000 Recurring
School Kit (Bag, Uniform etc) 1,000 X 50 50,000 RecurringTOTAL 1,50,000
6.3.2.2 Environmental Sustainability
The project can plant 200 saplings in the region in association with various schoolsand clubs. This will help to aware children and public about the importance of nature
Particulars Calculation Total Amount Type of ExpenseSaplings 50 X200 10,000 Non RecurringProtection Net 100 X 200 20,000 Non RecurringMaintenance 25 X 200 5,000 RecurringWorking cost 10,000 Non RecurringTOTAL 45,000
PARTICULARS TOTAL AMOUNT TYPE OF EXPENSE
Water Purifiers 50,000 Non RecurringBooks for Library 60,000 Non RecurringComputers 75,000 Non RecurringSmart Classrooms 1,50,000 Non RecurringTOTAL 3,35,000
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6.3.2.3 Health Care
The project will support the people from economically backward families to constructtoilets. This initiation will help them to lead a safe and secure life.
PARTICULARS CALCULATION TOTALAMOUNT
TYPE OFEXPENSE
Toilet 50,000 X 2 1,00,000 RecurringTOTAL 1,00,000
The project can conduct medical camp in association with nearby Hospital(Kodikulam Govt. Hospital)
Particulars Total Amount Type of Expense
Medical camp 20,000 Recurring
TOTAL 20,000
6.3.2.4 Social Aspects
The renovation of village Road. This initiation will improve the basic infrastructure ofthe area
Particulars Total Amount Type of ExpenseRoad Renovation 1,25,000 RecurringTOTAL 1,25,000
Construction of waiting shed at the nearest Bus stop.
Particulars Total Amount Type of ExpenseBus Stop 1,00,000 Non-RecurringTOTAL 1,00,000
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6.3.3. Utilities
The list of machineries proposed to deploy in rough stone mine is given as below
Table 6-1 : List of Machineries
S.No Machine Type Required Nos Size / Capacity
1 Jack Hammer 6 25.5mm Dia
2 Hydraulic Excavator 3 1.20 M3
3 Tippers / Trucks 8 10 M.T
6.4 Waste Management
6.4.1 Liquid Effluents
Domestic effluent sent to septic tanks followed by soak pit.
6.4.2 Air Pollution
Periodically air samples will be collected and tested in the laboratory. Control measures
like suppression of dust by water sprinkling and developing green belt along the
periphery of the pit will be carried out for controlling the dust.
6.4.3 Solid Waste
The wastes are generated during the mining plan period is about 162636 M.T, will be
proposed to Dumping to the lease area. Dumping area Dimensions are given below:
Dump Dimensions:
DUMP DIMENSION VOLUME(MT)Top soil Along Plantation 64404Reject with back filling(119x66x5.0029x2.5)
98232
TOTAL 162636 MT
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7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN
The quarry location is a non agricultural hilly terrain and there is no any human
settlement within the quarry area. The nearest public buildings / settlements is at Ottupara
which is at a distance of 2.0 kms towards South west of the quarry area. Hence there is no
rehabilitation and resettlements are required.
Direction Number ofHouses
Distancein meters
Population
N-NE 6 110-155 20E-SE - - -S-SW 1 365 4
W-NW - - -
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8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATE
Infrastructure facilities are in the form of first aid room, labour sheds, sanitary facilities
etc, The mine roads are also developed as semi – permanent nature. No major
construction activity involves.
8.1 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the
project
The estimated cost of the project is approximately Rs.145.00 Lakhs
a) Fixed Asset Cost
i) Land Cost : Rs85,00,000
ii) Refilling / Fencing : Rs1,00,000
iii) Laborers Shed : Rs1,00,000
iv) Sanitary facility : Rs2,00,000
v) Other items : Rs2,00,000
vi) Total Rs 91,00,000/-
b) Operational Cost:
i) Machinery cost :Rs. 50,00,000/-
c) EMP Cost:
i) Drinking water facility for the laborers : Rs1,50,000
ii) Sanitary arrangement : Rs50,000
iii) Safety kits, : Rs50,000
iv) Dust control : Rs50,000
v) Afforestation etc. : Rs1,00,000
Total Rs 4,00,000/-
Total Project Cost : Rs 1,45,00,000/-
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9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPORSAL ( FINAL RECOMMENDATION)
The Building Stone quarry plan has been approved by Department of Mines and Geology
for a proposed total capacity of 1866406 MT of Granite Building stone for 5 years. The
financial estimates reveal high rate of returns. The project is economically viable. The
estimates have also taken into consideration the occupational health and safety expenses,
environmental protective measures, social welfare activities etc., Considering all the
above aspects, we request you to accord Environment Clearance for this project at the
earliest. Duly filled Form-1 M, Pre Feasibility Report, District Survey Report and
Approved Mining Plan are prepared and annexed with this document.
Project Proponent(Along with name and address)
Sunilkumar. NThekkadathu Veedu,Govindamuttom (PO), Puthuppally,Kayamkulam, Alappuzha DistrictKerala-690 527.