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Granite (Building Stone) Quarry of M/s KKJ Group International (India) Pvt. Ltd.,Located at Vill- Veliyanoor, Taluk- Meenachil, Dist- Kottayam,

Kerala

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

&

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

PLAN

Granite (Building Stone) Quarry of M/s. KKJ Group International (India) Pvt. Ltd., Located at Vill- Veliyanoor, Taluk- Meenachil, Dist- Kottayam, Kerala

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

M/S Overseas Min-Tech Consultants, Jaipur

CHAPTER 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Quarry lease for extraction of Granite as building stone (minor mineral) over an area of

2.07.66 hectares in Block no. 1, Sy. No. 125/2-9,2-1,2-8,2,126/1-1,1-2,1,2-3,2-4,9,4

at Village- Veliyanoor, Taluk- Meenachil, District- Kottayam, Kerala. Has been granted

to M/s KKJ Group International (India) Pvt. Ltd., by department of Mines and Geology

Kerala vide its order no. 412/2010-11/5408/M3/2010 dated 04/10/2010 for a period of

12 years. Consent to operate to produce 1400 tons of Granite per day from the area

has been granted by Pollution control board of Kerala vide its consent no.

PCB/KTM/ICO/R/1039/2012 dated 27/07/2012 with validity upto 31/12/2014. As per

notification of MoEF Environmental clearance is mandatory to operate the quarry,

therefore for obtaining clearance from MoEF the proposal is prepared and submitted to

SEIAA/SEAC, Kerala for consideration and approval please.

M/s KKJ Group International (India) Pvt. Ltd., a company registered under the

company Act 1956 having its registered office at “Ashiana Towers, KKJ Town Ship,

Perumpadavom P.O, Elanji, Ernakulum (Dist), Kerala, India-686665.

The entire land of proposed quarry site is private/patta land owned by the proponent

(copy of the sale deed is enclosed as annexure-1). The estimated project cost is 3.0

crore, life of the mine with proposed rate of production of 70000 tons per year will be 8

years. The applicant has obtained quarry lease for said period from the department of

Mines and Geology, government of Kerala. Consent to operate from Pollution control

Board

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Project proponent: M/s KKJ Group International (India) Pvt. Ltd.,

Mailing address: Ashiana Towers,

KKJ Township,

Perumpadavom P.O,

Elanji,

Ernakulum (Dist),

Kerala, India- 686665.

Proposed project: Granite stone quarry

Area : 2.07.66 Ha

Survey nos : 125/2-9, 2-1, 2-8, 2,126/1-

1, 1-2, 1, 2- 3, 2-4, 9, 4

Village : Veliyanoor




Taluk : Meenachil

District : Kottayam

State : Kerala.

Type of land : Private, waste land

1.3 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE STUDY AREA

Project Location; The proposed area lies between:

Latitude: 09o 50’49.91’’N

09o 50’53.55’’N,

09o 50’58.68’’N,

09o 50’47.88’’N, and

Longitude: 076o37’43.44’’ E

076o37’34.94’’ E

076o37’37.63’’ E

076o37’42.94’’ E

The area falls in toposheet no. 58 C/14 of Survey of India and is approachable from

pala. The nearest town Thodupuza is 9.5 km. Location map is enclosed as plate no.2 in

quarry plan.

Table C - 1: Salient features of the proposed mine

Particulars Details

Quarry permit area Proposed : 2.07.66 ha

Toposheet no 58 C/14

Latitude and longitude.

Latitude: 09o 50’49.91’’N

09o 50’53.55’’N,

09o 50’58.68’’N,

09o 50’47.88’’N, and

Longitude: 076o37’43.44’’ E

076o37’34.94’’ E

076o37’37.63’’ E

076o37’42.94’’ E

The co-ordinates of boundary pillers are as under:

Pillar Coordinate

Easting Northing BP

67084’29.0274” 108092’20.9869” 1

67084’25.1639” 108092’12.7830” 2

67084’09.8585” 108091’99.5935” 3

67084’20.6628” 108091’60.2599” 4

67083’74.8230” 108091’52.8082” 5




67083’76.9907” 108091’32.9022” 6

67083’88.8626” 108091’15.7098” 7

67083’78.0927” 108091’00.1785 8

67083’75.9733” 108091’04.0823” 9

67083’40.1112” 108090’84.6049” 10

67083’47.8139” 108090’62.9330” 11

67083’82.9444” 108090’56.0421” 12

67083’93.2850” 108090’72.1961” 13

67084’02.9489” 108090’77.1645” 14

67084’14.4791” 108090’72.1824” 15

67084’28.9607” 108090’18.6356” 16

67084’36.1934” 108090’23.4706” 17

67084’76.1869” 108089’29.6067” 18

67084’98.7174” 108089’65.8788” 19

67085’28.0017” 108089’26.7465” 20

67085’61.3530” 108089’01.6212” 21

67085’92.3915” 108088’90.0223” 22

67086’07.4827” 108089’52.4234” 23

67085’12.6840” 108089’87.5715” 24

67085’09.4901” 108089’82.6108” 25

67084’59.6374” 108090’39.1429” 26

67084’74.2981” 108091’36.1397” 26

67084’62.6272” 108090’95.5065” 27

67084’53.6882” 108091’54.9054” 29

67084’40.8909” 108091’70.8814” 30

67084’30.7451” 108091’94.7224” 31

Elevation

Maximum 85 RL

Minimum 15 RL

Ground level 10 RL

Maximum Production 70,000 TPA

Ultimate pit depth 0 RL

Life of mine 8 years

Man power 20 persons

Estimated project cost. 3.0 crores

Land use (exsisting)

Particulars Area in Ha

Quarry pit

Magazine

Road 0.00

Undisturbed area 2.0766

Total 2.0766

Width of access road to

the quarry. 7.0 m

Nearest habitation/town. Veliyanoor Village -2.6Km - WSW




Kuninji Village-2.2 km-ESE

Nearest highway. State Highway (40) - 1Km- WSW

National Highway (49) - 20 Km- N

Nearest airport. Kochi-41 km-NNW

Nearest railway line. Piravam Road is the nearest Railway Station at 31 kms.

Nearest dispensary, and

hospital Deva matha Hospital- 4.2 km- WNW

Water source Ground & Surface water

Education facility

Marygiri CMI CBSE Public School- 4.1 Km - WNW

Santhigiri Collge - 2.7 Km – NE

College of Engineering &Technology - 3.0 km - W

Fire station Thodupuzha

Ambulance Thodupuzha

Police station Thodupuzha

Church/temple/mosque St. Antony church- 2.34 km- E

Electrical installation like

transformer/HT line. Power Line near Mine lease area

Nearest water bodies Mining lease area

Seismic zone Zone No.-III

Nearest Forest boundary None within 10 km radius from Mine Lease Area

Nearest Archeological

features None within 10 km radius from Mine Lease Area

Nearest Ecological

sensitive zones None within 10 km radius from Mine Lease Area

1.4 NEED OF THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY

Raw material which is hard and compact in nature, having high compresive strength,

and occurs in planty is the basic requirment of construction industries. The area in

hundreds of square kilometers in and around Idukki is covered with Granite. Fine and

meddium grained granite free from hair crecks/joints and good looking in colour is

generally used as dimension stone for making tiles, ornamental and monumental work.

Off coloured and jointed granite is used as road metal, and building materials.there is

no other rock which can be used as building material and road metals in Idukki and

nearby districts. The project will help in development of infrastructure of the nearby

area by meeting the requirement of raw material for the road and construction

projects. Employment will be generated for the local workers, and government will get

royalty on the mined out material.

1.4.1 End use (Domestic or export market)

The grainte of this area is off coloured, medium to coarse grained, it can not be used as

dimension stone, it can only be used to make rubbles and agreegate which can be




used in road making and for construction work therefore entire material produced from

the said area will be used in domestic market only.

1.5 PHYSIOGRAPHY AND DRAINAGE

Topographically the proposed area is hilly terrain, having heighest elevation of 85 RL

and the lowest elevation is of 15 RL.The drainage of the area is controlled by seasonal

channels along the hill slope towards North. The contour map/ Surface map of the

proposed area is enclosed as plate no.3 in quarry plan.

1.6 LEASE AREA

The entire proposed lease area is private land owned by the applicant.

The surface plan of the proposed quarry lease area showing all the features on the

ground is enclosed as plate no 3 of quarry plan.

1.7 GEOLOGY

1.7.1 Regional

Crystalline rock of Precambrian period sedimentry rocks of Tertiary and quaternary

period are noticed.The sedimentry formation occurs in the coastal plains.

1.7.2 Local

Granite rock is exposed in the entire proposed area, no other rock unit is seen. The

granite is compact, mediam grained composed of quartz,hornbland and

feldspar.Granite is exposed at places, whereas in Western part of the area it is covered

with soil varies in thickness from 1.0 to 2 meters and the soil is brownish in colour it is

fine to medium grained.

1.8 RESERVES

The entire lease area is covered with crystalline reock granite, the area is hilly tarrain

therefore reserve have been estimated by cross sectional area method.

V=A x D

Tonnage=V x 2.6

2.6 is bulk density of the granite.

1.8.1 GEOLOGICAL RESERVES

Proved reserves : 1763521 tones

Probable reserve : 1061066 tones

Total Geological reserve : 2824587 tones

Less reserve trapped




i) in 7.5m Barreir zone : 718819 tones

ii) to maintain the pit

slope and below the UPD. : 1567717 tonnes

Mineable reserve : 538051 tones

1.9 MINING

The area is hilly terrain; Granite occurs in the entire proposed area, it is working

quarry. Granite being low cost rock opencast mechanized mining is the best choice,

therefore it is being worked by open cast mining method and the same procedure will

be continued, proper benches of 5M height and width will be formed to maintain the pit

slope of 450.

The details have been furnished in Quarry plan.

The blasted material after sizing will be transported by road for the end use by

contractors.

1.9.1 Drilling and blasting

Granite is compact rock, at places it is fractured also. Production from the fractured

zone will be obtained with the help of excavator, whereas from compact zone the

production will be obtained by drilling and blasting.

Drilling will be done by jack hammer with the help of air compressor.

About 30 to 50 hole will be blasted in one blast.

Number of blasts per day will be 2 blasts of 40 holes each.

Requirement of explosives is 735 kg per month.

Details of excavation during ensuing plan period and generation of waste is tabulated

as under

Table C - 2: Details of excavation during ensuing plan period

S.

No. Year

ROM

(tones)

Graded ore 95%

(tones) Waste (tones)

1 First Year 53176 50517.2 2658.8

2 Second Year 70415 66894.25 3520.75

3 Third Year 71860 68267 3593

4 Fourth Year 69258 65795.1 3462.9

5 Fifth Year 69623 66141.85 3481.15

Total 334332 317615.4 16716.6

1.9.2 Extent of Mechanization

Following machineries are proposed to be deployed at the quarry site.




Table C - 3: Details of machineries used for excavation

S.

No. Machine type Capacity Requirement

1 Excavator 0.9M3 1

2 JCB 1

3 Rock breaker 1

4 Compressor 100cfm. 3

5 Jack hammer 2.5 m length 2

6 Tippers 10 tones 4

1.9.3 Employment potential

Details of man power required for proposed mining project as tabulated below to

achieve maximum production capacity of 70,000 TPA

Table C - 4: Details of Manpower Required

S. No. Designation No. of persons

1. Mine manager/ permit manager 1

2. Mining engineer(part time) 1

3. Mine Mate 1

4. Operators 6

5. Clerk 1

6. Helper and workers 10

Total 20

1.9.4 Generation of top soil and waste and its disposal

17125 M3 of Top soil and 26902 tons of waste will be generated during life of the mine,

it will be kept in the area earmarked for the same. The waste will be used to backfill

the part of quarry pit, and soil will be spread over the back filled area; the reclaimed

area will be used for Rubber plantation.




CHAPTER-2

DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

2.1 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT

Baseline environmental status in and around the proposed project depicts the existing

environmental conditions of air, water, noise, biological and socio-economic

environment.

Field monitoring studies was carried out by M/s. CEG Test House & Research Centre

Pvt. Ltd. having its head office at B-11(G) CEG Tower, Malviya Industrial Area, Jaipur,

CEGTH & RC is well equipped NABL accredited and BIS recognized laboratory,

Registration No. NABL-T-1601, to evaluate the baseline status of the project site.

2.2 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

2.2.1 Temperature

The temperature normally ranges from 280C to 32oC on the plains but drops to about

20oC in highlands. The highlands of Kerala, enjoys a cool and invigorating climate the

year round. Owing to its diversity in geographical features, the climatic conditions in

Kerala is diverse.

2.2.2 Relative Humidity

In general the relative humidity in the area is observed to be high due to its proximity

to the sea. During the summer it varies from 35% to 95%, during monsoon it varies

from 20% to 90% and during the winter it varies from 80% to 90%.

2.2.3 Rainfall

There are two monsoons in Kerala; they are the south-west monsoon and the north-

east monsoon. The south-west monsoon starts in June and ends in September and

northeast monsoon commence from October and ends in November. The average

rainfall is around 3000 mm per year.

2.3 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

The prime objective of baseline air quality monitoring is to assess existing air quality of

the area. This will also be useful in assessing the conformity to standards of the

ambient air quality as per standards during the mine operations. The Monitoring studies

for one day (24 hourly) were carried out to evaluate the baseline status of the project

site.




2.3.1 Methodology adopted for Air Quality Monitoring

The baseline status of the air quality in the study area has been assessed through a

scientifically designed ambient air quality monitoring network. The design of monitoring

network in the air quality surveillance program has been based on the following

considerations:

Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale;

Topography of the study area;

Representatives of regional background air quality for obtaining baseline status;

and

Representatives of likely impact areas.

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) stations were set up at two locations with due

consideration to the above mentioned points.

Table C - 5: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

Station Codes Name of the

Location Distance from Mine

[Km] Direction

AAQ-1 Mine lease Area - -

AAQ-2 Veliyanoor Village 2.6 Km WSW

2.3.2 Instruments used for Sampling

Respirable dust samplers (RDS) with gaseous attachments were used for monitoring of

PM10, SO2 and NOx, and fine particulate matter was used for monitoring of PM2.5.

2.3.3 Sampling and Analytical Techniques

Sampling and analysis was done as per guidelines issued by CPCB/MoEF. The

techniques used for ambient air quality monitoring and technical protocols are given in

Table C - 6.

Table C - 6: Techniques used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

S. No. Parameter Technique/Method Technical Protocol

1. Respirable Particulate

Matter (PM 10)

Respirable Dust Sampler

(Gravimetric method) IS-5182 (Part-23)

2. Respirable Particulate

Matter (PM 2.5)

Fine Particulate Sampler

(Gravimetric method) CPCB Method

3. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Modified West and Gaeke IS-5182 (Part-2)

4. Oxides of Nitrogen

(NOx) Jacob & Hochheiser IS-5182 (Part-6)

2.3.4 Presentation of Results

The analysis results are presented in Table C – 7. These are compared with the

standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).




Table C - 7: Ambient Air quality Monitoring Results

Name of

Location

Parameters

PM10

(µg/m3)

PM2.5

(µg/m3)

SO2

(µg/m3)

NOx

(µg/m3)

CO

(mg /m3 )

Mine lease Area

58.2 19.6 5.7 7.8 BDL (<0.5)

Veliyanoor

Village 55.3 21.2 6.1 9.6 BDL (<0.5)

Standards 100 60 80 80 4

BDL- Below Detection Limit

2.3.5 Conclusion

The ambient air quality monitoring result obtained are well within the Prescribe

standards (NAAQS). The detail analysis reports are enclosed as Annexure 15.

2.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT

2.4.0 Hydrology

The study area is situated in hilly terrain, in general water level is sallow during both

the monsoon period in valley and topographically low land area during the course of

mining activities we are not going the below the general ground level. Therefore the

Hydrology of the area is not going too affected in to mining operation.

2.4.1 Water Quality Monitoring

Water quality Monitoring of ground water resources within 5 km radius of the study area

have been studied for assessing the water environment to evaluate anticipated impacts

of the proposed mine. It also assists to identify critical issues in a view to suggest

appropriate mitigation measures for implementation.

2.4.2 Methodology

Reconnaissance survey was undertaken and monitoring locations were finalized based on

the following aspects:

Drainage pattern of the regional area;

Location of residential areas representing different activities/likely impact areas and

Areas representing the existing baseline environment.

Water samples in the study area were collected from ground water sources and

analyzed for physical and chemical characteristics as per the procedures specified in

'Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and wastewater' published by American

Public Health Association (APHA) & BIS.




2.4.3 Water Sampling Locations

Two ground water samples were collected as grab samples and analyzed for various

parameters. The details of the sampling locations are given in the Table C - 8.

Table C - 8: Water Sampling Location

Location

Code Location

Distance from the

project boundary

(km)

Direction

GW-1 Near Mine lease

Area --- --

GW-2 Veliyanoor Village 2.6 Km WSW


The results of water samples are presented in Table C - 9. These are compared with

the standards for drinking water as per IS: 10500:2012

Table C - 9: Results of Water Quality Analysis

S.

No Parameter Unit

Test Results

Limits as per IS-

10500-2012

Desirab

le Limit

Permissibl

e Limit Near Lease

Area

Mannakad

Village

1. pH (at 25 °C) - 7.3 6.8 6.5 – 8.5 No

relaxation

2. Colour Hazen < 1 < 1 5 15

3. Odour - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

4. Taste - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

5. Turbidity NTU <1 <1 1 5

6. Total Dissolved

Solids mg/l 156 148 500 2000

7. Alkalinity as

CaCO3 mg/l 26.4 15.1 200 600

8. Total Hardness

(as CaCO3) mg/l 48.4 36.5 200 600

9. Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 17.6 14.8 250 1000

10. Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 14.8 9.7 200 400

11. Nitrate (as NO3) mg/l 2.6 0.9 45 No

relaxation

12. Fluorides (as F) mg/l < 0.2 < 0.2 1 1.5

13. Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 18.6 14.3 75 200

14. Magnesium (as

Mg) mg/l 7.4 5.6 30 100

15. Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.21 0.16 0.3 No

relaxation




16. Boron (as B) mg/l BDL

(<0.005)

BDL

(<0.005) 0.5 1

17. Chromium (as Cr) mg/l BDL

(<0.005)

BDL

(<0.005) 0.05

No

relaxation

18. Zinc (as Zn) mg/l BDL

(<0.005)

BDL(<0.005

) 5 15

19. Aluminium (as Al) mg/l BDL(<0.01) BDL(<0.01) 0.03 0.2

20. Copper (as Cu) mg/l BDL

(<0.005)

BDL

(<0.005) 0.05 1.5

21. Manganese (as

Mn) mg/l

BDL

(<0.005)

BDL

(<0.005) 0.1 0.3

22. Arsenic ( as As) mg/l BDL

(<0.005)

BDL

(<0.005) 0.01 0.05

23. Lead (as Pb) mg/l BDL

(<0.005)

BDL

(<0.005) 0.01

No

relaxation

24. Selenium (as Se) mg/l BDL

(<0.005)

BDL

(<0.005) 0.01

No

relaxation

25. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l BDL

(<0.001)

BDL

(<0.001) 0.003

No

relaxation

26. Mercury (as Hg) mg/l BDL

(<0.001)

BDL

(<0.001) 0.001

No

relaxation

27. Mineral oil mg/l BDL(<0.05) BDL(<0.05) 0.5 No

relaxation

28. Total Coliform Absent/

100ml Absent Absent

Absent/

100ml

Absent/

100ml

29. E. Coli Absent/

100ml Absent Absent

Absent/

100ml

Absent/

100ml

BDL - Below Detection Limit

2.4.5 Conclusion

The Water quality monitoring at two locations shows that all the parameters were found

within permissible limit.

The analysis reports of the water samples are enclosed as Annexure 15.

2.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to establish the baseline

noise levels and assess the impact of the total noise expected to be generated during

the project operations around the project site.

2.5.1 Identification of Sampling Locations

Noise at different noise generating sources has been identified based on the residential,

industrial and commercial activities in the area.




The noise monitoring has been conducted for determination of noise levels at two

locations. The noise levels at each location were recorded for 24-hrs. The environment

setting of each noise monitoring location is given in Table C – 10

Table C – 10: Details of Noise Monitoring Locations

S.NO Station

Code

Name of the

Location

Distance from Mine

[Km] Direction

1 NQ-1 Mine lease Area … …

2 NQ-2 Veliyanoor Village 2.6 Km WSW

2.5.2 Method of Monitoring

Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) measurements were recorded at two locations. The

readings were taken for one minute interval by used sound level meter with data logger

for 24-hrs. The day noise levels have been monitored during 6 am to 10 pm and night

noise levels during 10 pm to 6 am.


The statistical analysis is done for measured noise levels at two locations in the study

area. The parameters Lday and Lnight were computed and results are given in Table C -11

Table C - 11: Results of Ambient Noise Monitoring

S.

No. Name of the Location

Noise Level dB (A)

Day

Equivalent

(Lday)

Night

Equivalent

(Lnight)

Ldn

1 Near Boundary of Mine

Lease Area 43.3 34.5 43.7

2 Veliyanoor Village 46.3 32.8 45.4

2.5.4 Observations of Results

The daytime (Lday) noise levels at all the locations are observed to be in the range of 43.3

dB (A) to 46.3 dB (A) and night time (Lnight) noise levels are observed to be in the range

of 32.8 dB (A) to 34.5 dB (A). It is observed that the noise levels are well within the

limits accordance to the prescribed limits.

The Noise monitoring reports are enclosed as Annexure 15.




2.6 ECOLOGICAL STUDIES

2.6.1 Flora

Study of biological environment is one of the important needs for conservation of

Environmental quality. We were carried out a detailed enumeration of species.

Occurrences of flora at various locations were observed and typical plant species were

collected. The visual observations of plants were recorded with a view to obtaining

some idea about the relative density of certain species and their predominance.

Primary survey for flora and fauna studies have been conducted in and around

proposed mine.

2.6.2 Objectives of Ecological Studies

The present study was undertaken with the following objectives:

To assess the nature and distribution of vegetation in and around the project site;

To assess the distribution of animal life spectra;

To understand the productivity of the water bodies;

To assess the biodiversity and to understand the resource potential; and

To ascertain migratory routes of fauna and possibility of breeding grounds.

2.6.3 Methodology Adopted for the Survey

To achieve the above objectives a detailed study of the area was undertaken in 5 km

radius around proposed mine area. The different methods adopted were as follows:

Generation of primary data by undertaking systematic ecological studies in the

area;

Discussion with local people so as to elicit information about local plants, animals

and their uses; and

Gathering data for ethno biology.

The present report gives the review of published secondary data and the results of field

sampling conducted.

The primary data was generated through;

Preparing a general checklist of all plants encountered in the study area. This would

indicate the diversity for wild and cultivated plants.

Determining the bird population of migratory and local birds by taking 10 random

readings at different locations, and

Observing mammals, amphibians and reptiles, noting their calls, droppings,

burrows, pugmarks and other signs.

2.6.4 Flora observed in study area

The topography, climate and nature of soil is mainly responsible for the growth of flora,

which are important for making the environment of the area suitable for the survival of

living beings.

The most prominent varieties of flora found in the area.




Table C - 12: List of trees observed in the study area

S.No. Botanical Name Local Name Family

1 Hevea Brasiliensis Rubber Euphorbiaceae

2 Ailanthus excelsa Pongiliam Simaroubaceae

3 Tectona grandis Teak Verbinaceae

4 Artocarpus heterophyllus Jack Fruite Moraceae

5 Magnifera indica Mango Anacardiaceae

6 Arecacatechu Arecanut Arecaceae

7 Cocus nucifera Coconut Arecaceae

Table C - 13: List of Shrubs and Herbs observed in the study area


1 Lantana camera Kongini verbenaceae

2 Clerodendrum infortunatum Paragu verbenaceae

3 Chromoleena odorata Assam pacha Asteraceae

4 Alternanthera sessilis Ponamgani Amaranthaceae

5 Spermacoce latifolia Pachapall Rublaceae

Table C - 14: List of Climbers observed in the Study Area

S. No. Botanical Name Local Name Family

1 Mikania micranth vayara Asteraceae

Table C - 15: List of Grass observed in the Study Area


1 Cynodon dectylon Doobhi Grass Poaceae

2.6.5 Conclusion from the floral Study:

There are no flora species existing at site which are in the red listed category, endemic

or scheduled species category.

2.6.6 Fauna observed in the Study Area

The most common species of animals like Cow, Dog, buffalo etc. observed in the study

area. There is no schedule I species of animals observed within the study area.

2.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

To study the socio-economic aspects of people in the study area around proposed

mine, the required data has been collected from various secondary sources and

supplemented by the primary data generated through the process of a limited door to

door socio-economic survey.




2.7.1 Methodology Adopted for the Study

Review of secondary data, such as District Census Statistical Handbooks-2011 and the

records of National Informatics Center data, for the parameters of demography,

occupational structure of people within the general study area of 5 km radius around the

project site.

2.7.2 Review of Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile – 2011

The sociological aspects of this study include human settlements, demography, social

such as Scheduled castes and Scheduled Tribes and literacy levels besides

infrastructure facilities available in the study area.

The Demographic details of Meenachil taluk in which the proposed mine site located are

tabulated below.

Table C - 16: Demography details of study area (Thodupuzha Taluk)

Total Number of House Holds : 72996

S. No. Population Persons Males Females

1 Total 406,471 201,743 204,728

2 In the age group 0-6 years 36,489 18,627 17,862

3 Scheduled Castes (SC) 19,749 9,783 9,966

4 Scheduled Tribes (ST) 9,213 4,668 4,545

5 Literates 360,100 179,328 180,772

6 Illiterate 46,371 22,415 23,956

7 Total Worker 161,032 114,825 46,207

8 Main Worker 132,173 100,805 31,368

9 Main Worker - Cultivator 14,530 13,076 1,454

10 Main Worker - Agricultural Labourers 9,427 7,435 1,992

11 Main Worker - Household Industries 2,205 1,605 600

12 Main Worker - Other 106,011 78,689 27,322

13 Marginal Worker 28,859 14,020 14,839

14 Marginal Worker - Cultivator 2,337 1,460 877

15 Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers 3,832 2,285 1,547

16 Marginal Worker - Household Industries 1,085 359 726

17 Marginal Workers - Other 21,605 9,916 11,689

18 Non Worker 245,439 86,918 158,521

Source: Census data-2011, http://www.censusindia.gov.in/

The mining activity in the lease area will thus give direct employment to about 20

persons engaged in mining/extraction of Granite (Building stone); loading of material

into tractor trolleys and trucks. Thus, for transportation of material about two drivers

and equal number of helpers shall be engaged. Moreover, the mine will generate

direct/indirect employment for more than 100 workers.

http://www.censusindia.gov.in/




2.7.3 Occupational structure in the Study area

In the initial stages, the shift of resources occurs away from the, primary sector

(agriculture, forestry, fishery, dairy, poultry, mining etc.) to the manufacturing sector or

the secondary sector. These two sectors are the commodity producing sectors and their

activities are required to be supported by the appropriate and adequate development of

the service sector, or the tertiary sector.

Occupational structure of the workforce will be indicative of the economic activity. Any

change in occupational structure would be indicative of the changing nature economically.

The occupational structure has been worked out for categories of occupational available in

the project site, which includes cultivators, agricultural labor, and household industry

workers etc.

2.7.4 Health Status

Health of the people is not only a desirable goal, but is also essential investment in human

resources. As per the National Health Policy (1983) primary health center has been

accepted as a main instrument for achieving this goal.

For the development and strengthening of rural health infrastructure through a three tier

system, such as sub centers, primary health centers (PHC) and community health centers

have been established.

2.7.5 Socio Economic Survey

Following salient observations were recorded.

Educational facilities are available for all the villages in the form of primary and

middle schools. In some of the villages it is extended up to high schools. For

higher studies students have to avail this facility from the nearest town.

Primary health centers and sub-centers are available to the rural people. During

emergencies people have to move to the nearest town places.

Communication facilities are available in the villages.

Most of the villages having good infrastructural facilities like primary schools,

transportation, post office, telecommunication, power, banking facilities etc.

2.7.6 Awareness and opinion about the project

The respondents from almost of all the villages are aware about this project

activity.

The respondents have mixed view about the project. Most of the respondents have

opinion that due to proposed project activity, economy of the villages will be

improved.

As regards the respondents from the nearby villages also shown favorable opinion

about activity that it may lead to increase in infrastructural facilities, job

opportunities and business opportunities in the project area.




2.7.7 Civic Amenities

Infrastructure resources are base of the villages with reference to education, drinking

water resources, post and telegraph, communications and supply. The infrastructure

amenities available in the area denote the economic wellbeing of the region.

Table C – 17: Civic Amenities available in the study area

S. No. Amenities Distance

in Km

Direction w.r.t.

ML Area

1. Marygiri CMI CBSE Public High

School 4.1 WNW

2. Santhigiri College 2.7 NE

3. Deva Matha Hospital 4.2 WNW

4. College of Engg. & Technology 3.0 W




CHAPTER 3

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

3.1 INTRODUCTION

The EMP is required to ensure sustainable development in the study area of 5 Km

radius of the proposed mining site; hence it needs to be an environmental conservation

management plan for the proposed activity.

The EMP aims at controlling pollution at the source level to the possible extent with the

available and affordable technology.

Environmental management for the proposed mining activity is discussed for the

environmental impact pertains to the operational phase. Even though reversible in

nature - all the impacts will be visible only during operational phase. It is planned to

take corrective measures to ensure that these effects are kept to bare minimum. The

EMP will therefore, be initiated during planning stage itself.

The environmental management plan consists of a set of mitigation, management,

monitoring and institutional measures to be taken during implementation and operation

of the project, to eliminate adverse environmental impacts or reduce them to

acceptable levels. The present environmental management plan addresses the

components of environment which are likely to be affected by the different operations

in the mine

3.2 OBJECTIVE OF EMP

The main objectives of Environmental Management Plan are:

Overall conservation of environment.

Minimization of waste generation and pollution.

Judicious use of natural resources and water.

Safety, welfare and good health of the work men and populace.

Ensure effective operation of all control measures.

Vigilance against probable disasters and accidents.

Monitoring of cumulative and long time impacts.

Ensure effective operation of all control measures.

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) aims at the preservation of ecological system

by considering in-built pollution abatement facilities at the proposed site. Some of the

major criteria governing the environmental measures will be adopted, and the same is

described in ensuring paragraphs.




3.3 POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

3.3.1 Air Environment

The proposed mining operations are not anticipated to raise the concentration of the

pollutants beyond prescribed limits. However, the following measures would be adopted

to mitigate the pollution levels in ambient air. Dust particles generated during mining

activities when become airborne lead to increase in particulates level in the ambient air.

The major source of dust generation is the transport of material by trucks and tractor

trolleys. Adequate control measures shall be taken during mining operations as well as

transportation of minerals

3.3.1.1 PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DUST POLLUTION

The main pollutant in air is Particulate Matter (PM10), which is generated due to

various mining activities. However, to reduce the impact of dust pollution the following

steps are being taken during various mining activities.

a. During Transport operation

All the haulage roads in the area are being kept wide, leveled, compacted and

properly maintained and water is sprayed regularly during the shift operation to

prevent generation of fugitive dust due to movement of vehicles.

b. Plantation work :

In order to reduce spread of air pollution in the surroundings, green belt is being

developed around the mines office, mine approach road, etc. to control dust

pollution.

c. Monitoring of air pollution

Periodic air quality survey is being carried out to monitor the quality and for timely

corrective actions.

Lying of haul roads as per the standards to avoid or eliminate air – borne dust.

Watering of haul roads and other roads at regular intervals

Spraying of water on permanent transport roads at required frequencies.

Provision of green belt by vegetation for trapping dust.

Greenbelt development along the haul roads and along the boundaries of the

lease area.

Wet drilling will be followed so that the dust emission to atmosphere is

minimized.

Proper blasting pattern will be followed for effective rock fragmentation and

generation of minimal fine dust to open atmosphere.

The extracted mineral would be transported from the mine to the end user by

adopting following measures so as to minimize dust emissions.




Speed of the vehicles would be maintained within the prescribed limits.

Trucks would not be over loaded and would be maintained to the body level.

3.3.2 Noise Environment

The Noise is the environmental attribute associated with the quarry activities and

operational of machinery. The quarrying operation will be restricted to only day time, to

attenuate noise various measures shall be taken. Drilling by Jack hammer-compressor

combination shall be adopted. The compressor shall be located where men are not

exposed to noise generated by the compressors.

Following control measures will be taken to keep the ambient noise levels well within

limits:

Use of Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) i.e., earmuffs and earplugs by workers,

working in high noise areas.

The greenbelt with species of rich canopy in the lease area at suitable places and

along the roads will further attenuate the noise levels.

Conducting periodical medical checkup of all workers for any noise related health

problems

Proper training to personnel to create awareness about adverse noise level effects.

Planned noise monitoring at suitable locations in the mine and outside location for

proper effective remedial actions.

Minimum use of horns and speed limit of 10 kmph

Timely maintenance of vehicles and their silencers to minimize vibration and Sound.

The greenbelt, which is being provided, will act as noise attenuator. With the noise

abatement measures (as indicated above), it is expected that the noise levels will be

maintained in compliance with standards.

3.3.3 Water Environment

3.3.3.1 Surface Water

The major source of surface water pollution due to mining is insignificant, however the

following measures will be undertaken to prevent water pollution.

Drainage around the mining area would be undertaken so that rain water does

not enter the mining pits.

Plantation will be under taken as per green belt development plan.

Before onset of monsoon, drains are cut along to the quarry faces to divert the surface

run off. Garland drain is provided at the quarry top to regulate monsoon water and

direct the same to the settling ponds/quarry pit to contain the quarry wash off and to

avoid the same joining to the adjoining surface water bodies/water courses. To arrest

the silt if any carried by monsoon run-off will be contained the settling pond from

where the clear water will be let out to the natural water course.




3.3.3.2 Ground Water

There would not be any adverse effect on the ground water quality. The rock formation

does not contain any harmful element, which could percolate into the ground and

pollute the ground water. Hence, no control measures are required.

However, regular monitoring of quality in the existing tube wells in the vicinity would

be carried out both with reference to area and times intervals to study the

hydrodynamics of the strata.

3.3.4 Land Environment

Any mining activity may alter the land use pattern in the lease area. In order to

minimize the adverse effects, the following suggestions have been made. Degradation

of land is not a very significant adverse impact of hilly terrain mining due creation of

access roads, mining operations, transportation of mined material. In order to prevent

the environmental degradation of leased mine area and its surroundings, the following

measures shall be taken;

Minimal damage to the flora standing around the lease area.

Operations during daylight only.

No foreign material should be allowed to remain/spill in lease area and

catchments area, or no pits/pockets will be allowed to be filled with such

material,

Movement of the vehicles on the road will be increased; however, non-metaled

road leading to mining area will be sprinkled with water at regular intervals.

3.3.4.1 Plantation and Soil Conservation

The main objective of the green belt is to provide a barrier between the source of

pollution and the surrounding areas. The green belt helps to capture the fugitive

emission and to attenuate the noise generated apart from improving the aesthetics.

Development of green belt and other forms of greenery shall also prevent soil erosion

and washing away of topsoil besides helping in stabilizing the functional ecosystem and

further to make the climate more conducive and to restore water balance. While

making choice of plant species for cultivation in green belts, weightage has to be given

to the natural factor of bio-climate. The environmental condition of the study area is

suitable for rubber plantation. Therefore the proponent has decided to plant the rubber

trees in the area which will serve the purpose of green belt development as well as it

will have commercial value also.

The entire top soil so excavated will be reused for rubber plantation. Grass will also be

grown to stabilize the soil cover to prevent from the erosion during monsoon season.

3.3.4.2 Post mining land use

As the mining lease area is hilly terrain and it belongs to private individuals, the mined

out land will be used for commercial plantation. Top soil will be used to spread over all

the benches and grass will be grown to stabilize the soil cover and rubber plantation




will be done. Thus mined out area would be reclaimed by plantation during the mining

period.

3.3.5 Biological Environment

The mining activity will have insignificant effect on the existing flora and fauna. Data

have been collected during site visit It was found that the mining activity will not have

any significant impact on the biological environment of the region.

3.3.5.1 Mitigation of Impacts on Biological Environment

It is required to establish a stable ecosystem with both ecological and economic

returns, minimization of soil erosion and dust pollution enhances the beauty of the

area. To achieve this it is planned to increase plantation activities. The basic objectives

of plantations are as follows.

Improvement of Soil quality

Quick vegetative cover to check soil erosion

Conservation of biological diversity

3.3.6 Occupational Health and Safety Measures

Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with

protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment.

The goal of all occupational health and safety programs is to foster a safe work

environment.

To control and minimize the risks at workplace, The Project proponent implements

Health, Safety and Environment Policy with the following objectives:

To prevent hazards

To provide safe and healthy environment to all the employees.

The company, therefore, adopts the policy set below for the purpose of creating and

maintaining safe and healthy environment.

3.3.6.1 Occupational health hazards at mine site:

Mining activity experiences risk of a number of hazards. Some examples of such

hazards are as under:

Exposure to dust

Noise exposure;

Physical Hazards;

Vehicular movements and other related issues.

These mainly impact on those working within the mine, although health hazards can

also impact on local communities.




3.3.6.2 Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety

Measures

Occupational Health & Safety measures result in improving the conditions under which

workers are employed and work. It improves not only their physical efficiency, but also

provides protection to their life. Management will consider the following safety

measures:

To depute dedicated safety team

Inspection and maintenance of equipments and accessories

Pre placement and periodic health check up

Removal of unsafe conditions and prevention of unsafe acts

Detailed analysis of each and every incident

To provide standard PPEs and ensure its uses

Medical facilities & first aid boxes will be established in the mine premises.

Besides, following points are also taken care of during mine operation for assuring

safety of workers:

Health Awareness Programmes and camps are organized and will be done in

future too.

The mine workers are provided all necessary PPE, especially dust masks for their

safe guard from dust, Ear Plugs/Ear Muffs for noise and measures for other

hazards.

The fresh employees when taken are thoroughly medically examined under

initial medical examination and thereafter during continuation of employment;

the periodic medical examination will be conducted.

3.3.6.3 The Occupational Health Surveillance Programme:

A team of qualified doctors and nurses give visit periodical visit for health check up

of all the workers, team and its records is maintained properly.

3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

The following routine monitoring programme as given below shall be implemented at

site. Besides this monitoring, compliances to all environmental clearances conditions

and consents from KSPCB/MoEF will be monitored and reported periodically.

Table C - 18: Environmental Monitoring Programme

S.

No

Potential

Impact

Action to be

Followed

Parameters

for

Monitoring

Frequency

of

Monitoring

Location

1 Air Emission

Ambient air quality

at the boundary of

mine and also near

the habitations.

PM10, PM2.5,

SO2, NOx, ,CO Half yearly

One

location at

the

boundary

of Project




Site.

Exhaust from

vehicles will be

minimized by using

of fuel efficient

vehicles and well

maintained vehicles

having PUC

certificate.

Vehicle logs to

be maintained -

Vehicle trips to be

minimized to the

extent possible

Vehicle logs Daily

records Main gate

2 Noise

Noise generated

from various mining

operation like

drilling/blasting/

vehicular to be

optimized and

monitored

Noise level

recording; Leq

(day), Leq

(night)

Half yearly

(Noise level

in dB (A) for

day and

night time.

Two

locations

one at the

boundary

of mine

and other

at the

nearby

habitations.

Generation of

vehicular noise

Maintain

record of

vehicles

Periodic

during

operation

phase

-

5 Water quality

Monitoring of

surface water

quality & ground

water quality.

Comprehensive

monitoring as

per standard

methods.

Half yearly

Two

locations

one at the

project site

and

another at

the nearby

habitations.

7

Emergency

preparedness,

such as fire

fighting

Fire protection and

safety measure to

take care of fire and

explosion hazards,

to be assessed and

steps taken for their

prevention.

Mock drill

records, on

site emergency

plan,

evacuation

plan

Periodic

during

operation

phase

-

8

Maintenance

of Flora and

fauna

Vegetation,

greenbelt/green

cover development

No. of plants,

species

Periodic

during

operation

phase

-




9 Waste

Management

Implement waste

management plan

that identifies and

characterizes every

waste arising

associated with

proposed activities

and which identifies

the procedures for

collection, handling

& disposal of each

waste arising.

Record of solid

waste

generation,

treatment and

disposal

Periodic

during

operation

phase

-

10 Soil quality Maintenance of good

soil quality

Physio-

chemical

parameters

and metals

Periodic

monitoring

Plantation

area

11 Health

Employees and

migrant labour

health check up

All relevant

parameters

Regular

check ups -

3.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT /CORPORATE SOCIAL

RESPONSIBILITY

This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society. The

overall impact of mining of Granite (Building stone) on the socio-economics of the area

shall be a very positive one, as not only it will generate employment opportunities for

local population at mine site but also in associated activity like for transportation of

mined out material, etc. It will also give a good boost to the general economy of the

area.

About 20 persons shall be employed at mine site. And approximately 100 people are to

be benefited directly or indirectly by the project.

The project proponent as corporate social responsibility agrees to provide free of cost

Granite (Building stone) for social projects as Panchayat Bhawan, schools in the area

besides carrying out extensive tree plantation.

The proposed mining activity is expected to provide stimulus to socio-economic

activities in the region and thereby accelerate further development processes.

3.6 COST PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES

It is proposed to invest a capital cost of Rs. 12.8 lakhs on pollution control, treatment

and monitoring systems with recurring amount of Rs.1.40 lakhs per annum. The break-

up of the investment is given in the following Table C - 19




Table C - 19: Cost Provision for Environmental Measures

3.7 CONCLUSION

As discussed, it is safe to say that the proposed project is not likely to cause any

significant impact on the ecology of the area, as adequate preventive measures has

been adopted to contain the various pollutants within permissible limits. Green belt

development around the area is been developed and also be taken up as an effective

pollution mitigate technique, as well as to control the pollutants released from the

premises of M/s. KKJ Group International (India) Pvt. Ltd. and will develop the green

belt as per the programme to improve aesthetic beauty of the area.

S.

No Title

Recurring

Cost

Rs. in Lakhs

Capital Cost

Rs. in Lakhs

1. Monitoring of Air, Water , Noise etc. 0.20 --

2. Air Pollution Control- Management of

Haulage Roads including Sprinkling 1.0 0.5

3. Green belt development 0.2 0.8

4. Disposal and spreading of top soil and mine

waste -- 9.5

5. Occupational Health Measures Provision of

PPE and other Miscellaneous expenditure -- 2.0

Total 1.40 12.8

Granite (Building Stone) Quarry of M/s KKJ Group International (India) Pvt. Ltd.,Located at Vill- Veliyanoor, Taluk- Meenachil, Dist- Kottayam,

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FILE No. - PCB/KTM/QR/9312oo9

KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

CONSENT TO OPERATE

UNDER

. RENEWAL

Air (Prevention & control of Pollution) Act, 1981

dt'

Environment (Protection) Act' 1986

TO

_/ ytr. K.K.l Group rnternational (Inlii)tq"...,.rl

Ashiana Towers, K.K.J TownshlpPerumpadavom P.O, Elanji (via)

Ernakulam - 686 665

consent No: PCB/KT /rco/RJ Lo39 | 201'2

Datedt 27 .O7 '2OL2valid up to: 31.12.2014

1, GENERAL

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Name and address ofestablishment

Communication

Up to 31.12.2014

M/s. K.K.J Group International (India)Pvt Ltd (QuarrY)

Ashiana Towers, K.K.J TownshiPPerumpadavom P.O, Elanji (via)Ernakulam - 686 665

Telephone: 0485 - 2258002, 2258339225A609

Sri. Joy Varghese (Director)Koottumalil (H)PerumPadavom, Elanji P.O

MoovattuPuzha

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4 Occupier details

5 Survey Number

2.0766 Hectares

Veliyannoor

Meenachil

Kottayam

Veliyannoor

RED

SMALL

{ 45,000/-

? 85.5 lakhs

100 lit/daY

15,000/-

Granite Rubbles (Boulders) - 1400 T/daY

Jack Hammer 90 HP

6 Extent of land

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Village

Taluk

9

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District

Panchayath

CategorY

!2 Scale

13 Fee remitted/Fee SIab

L4 Capital Investment15 Water consumPtlon

16 PRODUCTS

Machinery

2. GEI{ERAL CONDITIOI{S :.i :.:''

2.1. This consent is granted based on the particulars and affidavit submitted by the

applicant, certificate issued by the Village Officer and subject to the power of the

Board to review and make variations in all or any of the condltions as pe' sectlon

21(6) of the Ad.

2.2. This consent is unless withdrawn earlier and subject to condition no.1 shall be valid

for a period as mentloned under condltlon no.1.1 of this consent order'

2.3, This consent is valid only along with valid mining permit, Explosive License, D&O

license and other essential licenses/permits/environmental clearances'

2.4. No change or alteration or expansion of the quarry is to be made without the prior

Dermission of the Board. Any change in the particulars furnished in the application

and /or in the identity of the occupler/authorized agent is to be intimated to the

Board forthwith.

2.5, Application for renewal of consent is to be submitted on or before 31 10 2014'

2.6. Protection fencing shall be constructed and malntained along deep cutting edges of

quarry to prevent accidents.

2,7, Quarry shall be conducted only at the area earmarked in the approved site plan'

3,1. Raw materials and products shall be transported with proper cover and / or after

wettlnq to prevent spreading of dt-lst

3.2. (i) The suspended particulate matter level at the boundary of the premises shall not

exceed 200 microgram per cubic metre.

(ii) The Respirable Particulate Matter level at the boundary of the premises shall not

exceed 100 microgram/cubic metre.

3.3'Thesound|evelmeasuredlmoutsidetheboundaryofthepremisessha||notexceed55dBlAl Leq.

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4. OTHER CONDITIOI{S

4.1. All the quarrying activities shall be stopped at 1O0m distance from residential

buildings, place of worshlps, public bLlildinqs' publlc road' river/lake and any railway

line or bridges.

4.2. Bench mining shall be practlced and necessary protection measures shall be taken to

prevent accidents due to flyin9 rock p'eces

4.3. Proper audio signals like siren shall be made before and after each blasting period to

avold accidents'

4.4. Appropriate protecllve me'rsures shall be taken during blasting operation to avolo

flying a stone outside of quarry premises'

4.5, In case of using electric detonators' maximum simultaneous

to 10 bore holes or delay detonators shall be used'

4.6. The quarry shall be operated between 6am to 6pm only'

blasting shall be limited

4.7. Jhe quarry shall not De operated in the absence of any of the essential

license/permit/consent f rom the competent author'ties'

4.8. The applicant shall obtain necessary environmental clearance as directed by Hon'ble

Supreme Court in t A No 12-13 of 2011 in S L P(C)No 19628-19629 of 2009'

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Exlract of the Mirutes of the Meetine of the Board of Directors of theComDanv, held al 11.30 AM, on Saturdav, l4th of.tuly, 2007, at it!Rceistered Oftice. at l0/2tl0A. Ashiana Tolvers. KKJ Townshin.P(rrumDadavom P.O, Elanii. Ernakrlrm I)islrict. Kerala - 686 665.

"RESOLVED that Mr. Joy Varghese, Director ofthe Company be and is here

by authorized to sign and execute all agreements, underraking , applications ,

returns,papers,receipts,all documents relating to excise,customs,sales tax, incomctax, impod and export, Kerala Water Authority, application to small scalc

industrial dcparlments, Electricity Board and all other Document(s) includingagreement relating to the purchasc, as also salc of company's products whichrequire authentication in the name and on behalf of the Company and to do all orany of the acts,deeds,matters and things as may be considered expedient and

necessary on behalfofthe Company."

*RESOLVED Further that the Dircctor be and is hereby authorized tc appear

and act on bchalf of and represent thc Company in all matters before CcntralGovemment, State Govemmcnt and similar other authorities, public bodicspublic offers, Iocal self govemment bodies and all Govemment ollicers and tosign and execute all applications,returns,objections, documents, agreements, and

papcrs that may be required for and on behalf of the Company and in relation toany matter in which it is interested or may be concemed in any way."

*RESOLVED lurther that the Director be and is here by authorized tonegotiate and act as the representative for purchase landed propeties and appcar

before the Sub Registrar Office,Village Office,Thasildar,s Ofhce and rclated

o ices and to sign all documents rclating to Patta, l'handapper, etc."

"RESOL\ED Further that the Director be and is here by authorized to sub-

delegate all or any powers hereby confened to other officer(s),Consultant(s),legaladviser(s) or auditor(s),of the Company as he may think fit".

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The Board has discussed, evaluated and reviewed, the actions initiated by thg company tomeet the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and expressed satisfaction on, variousphilanthfopic activities ca[ied out, through our group Charitable Trust, [ts KKJFoundations.. Since our group has entered into, the metal crushins activities in aslccessful manner, it is better to design an effective community welfare plen, directly bythe company for the benelit of the downtrodden settled in the nearby areas of ourfactory.. The Chairman, therefore, has presenred a Community pension plan (Cpp) to thedeserving local community at the Swiss Tech plant at Kolady, as a monthly monetarybenefit, as per the merit of the applicant and at the discretion of the board as well. Theboard felt it very appropriate, and has agreed to implement the same, within the framework of the proceduml system decided by the management and the following r€solutionis passed

"RESOLVED that approval of the Board be and hereby accorded to implement aCommunity Pension Plan ( CPP ) for the deserving local community, ai monthlyMonetary Benefit Scheme, at the Swiss Tech Plant at Kolady, not directly related to thenormal business of the company, but to adhere to the Corporate Social Responsibilitycommitments voluntarily and the pension plan shall, automatically cease to exist at therccommendation ofthe Operational Head ofthe Swiss Tech plant Sitc at Kolady. ano arthe Iinal discretion of the Board of Directors ofthe comoanv"

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Corporate Pension Plan and Derformance of thc Koladv crushine Dl:rnt

The Board has discussed, evaluated and reviewed, the actions initiated by the company tomeet the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and expressed satisfaction on, variousphilanthropic activities carried out, through our group Charitable Trust, M/s KKJF'oundations.. Since our group has entered into, thc metal crushing activities in a

successful manner, it is bctter to design an effective community welfare plan, direotly bythe company for the benefit of the downtrodden settled in thc nearby areas of ourl'actory.. The Chairman, thereforc, has presented a Community Pension Plan (CPI') to thedeserving local community at the Swiss Tech Plant at Kolady, as a monthly monetarybenefit, as per the merit ofthe applicant and at the discretion of the board as well. Theboard felt it very appropriate, and has agreed to implement the same, within the frame

work of thc procedural system decided by the management and the following resolutionis passed

"RESOLVED that approval of the Board be and hereby accorded to implement a

Community Pension Plan ( CPP ) for the deserving local oommunity, as monthlyMonetary Benclit Scheme, at the Swiss lech Plant at Kolady, not directly relatcd to the

normal business of the company, but to adhere !o the Corporate Social Responsibility

commitments voluntarily and thc pension plan shall, automatically cease to exist at the

recommendation ofthe Operational Head ofthe Swiss Tech Plant Site at Kolady, and at

the final discretion ofthe Board ofDi.ectors ofthe company"

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