PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT
&
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Of
MINING OF COLOUR GRANITE – 1.983 HA SY.NO: 61/4A & 4B, POLAVARAM VILLAGE,
SANKAVARAM MANDAL, EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT,
ANDHRA PRADESH
By
M/s. SILICON ROCS, MANAGING PARTNER: SMT. M. MADHU PRIYA,
D.NO.4-3-39/F, BOJJAVARI THOTA,
PITAPURAM (V & M), EAST GODAVARI (D),
ANDHRA PRADESH-533450.
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Granite Mining project of M/s. Silicon Rocs – 1.983Ha is located at Sy.No:
61/4, Polavaram Village, Sankavaram Mandal, East Godavari District, Andhra
Pradesh.
The Principle Mine Lease was granted on the name of M/s. Silicon Rocs vide
Director Mines & Geology, Notice No: 11411/R1.3/2015, Dated 20-06-2015 for
a period of 20 Years.
The Mining plan has been approved by Deputy Director Mines & Geology,
Kakinada, vide Lr. No: 2258/MP-RJY/2015, Dated 09-11-2015.
TABLE-1: SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT SITE
S.No Particulars Details
1. Name of the Project M/s. Silicon Rocs
2. Nature Colour Granite Mining
Size of the Project 1.983 Ha
Type of Land Patta Land
3. Location Details
Survey No 61/4
Village Polavaram
Mandal Sankavaram
District East Godavari
State Andhra Pradesh
Latitude & Longitude 1). 170 24’ 30.1” N – 820 17’ 34.9” E
2). 170 24’ 35.3” N – 820 17’ 33.0” E
3). 170 24’ 35.1” N – 820 17’ 29.8” E
4). 170 24’ 28.3” N – 820 17’ 30.7” E
Toposheet No 65 K/7
4 Govt. Orders
Mine Lease Order DMG Notice No: 11411/R1.3/2015,
Dated 20-06-2015
Mine Plan Approval Letter No: 2258/MP-RJY/2015,
Dated 09-11-2015
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5 Environmental Setting
Nearest Village Polavaram – 0.3 Km (NE)
Nearest Town Sankavaram – 16.0 Km (SW)
Nearest Railway Station Annavaram – 20.5 Km (SSE)
Nearest Airport Rajahmundry Airport – 60Kms (SW)
Inter State Boundary None
Water Bodies None
Forests Sarlanka RF - 1.0 Kms (N)
Uligogula RF - 1.8 Kms (W)
Pedda Garrangi RF - 1.8 Kms (NNW)
Santapaidipala RF - 2.1 Kms (E)
Anantaram RF - 2.8 Kms (SE)
Bavuruvaka RF - 6.1 Kms (S)
Raghavapatnam RF - 6.3 Kms (ENE)
Chikilinta RF - 7.3 Kms (WNW)
Vatangi RF - 9.5 Kms (N)
Historical /Important Places None
Ecologically Sensitive Areas None
6 Project Requirements
Water Requirement 4.2 KLD
Power Requirement 80 KVA D.G. Set
Man Power Requirement 34 No’s
7 Mining Method Open Cast Semi Mechanized
8 Project Cost 80 Lakhs
9 EMP Budget Rs. 3.70 Lakhs (Capital Cost)
Rs. 2.60 Lakhs (Recurring Cost)
10 Present Proposal New Mine and Applied for EC
11 Appraisal Category B2 category
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2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT: Project Details: The Granite Mining project of M/s. Silicon Rocs – 1.983Ha is located at Sy.No:
61/4, Polavaram Village, Sankavaram Mandal, East Godavari District, Andhra
Pradesh.
Project Proponent: Smt. Madhu Priya is the Managing Partner and having their registered office at
D.No.4-3-39/F, Bojjavari Thota, Pitapuram, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh-
533450.
2.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROJECT: As per EIA Notification dated 14th Sep, 2006 and as amended till date, the
project falls under, Category “B2, which requires obtaining Environmental
Clearance from SEIAA, Andhra Pradesh, Ministry of Environment & Forests,
Govt. of India.
The method of mining will be open cast semi mechanized method by
forming of proper benches.
The mining of Granite production will be approximately 4,400
m3/Annum.
The lease area is 1.983 Ha.
Total minable reserves available is 1,84,610 m3.
OB / Waste generated entire lease period will be 2,94,740 m3.
The Granite will be transported through trucks.
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2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY/
REGION:
Rapid industrialization and growth in infrastructure has made global as well as
domestic demand for Granite. So number of Granite manufacturing quarries &
industries are coming up in this sector. Granite is the chief material in this
sector, for the export industries like monuments, flooring slabs, Kitchen
articles, sculptures & export. The size & quality parameters for supply of the
mineral will be as per the requirements of the user industry.
The mining and associated activities in the mineral rich areas increase the gain
s in gross domestic product (Gross Domestic Product). Total of 34 people will
be employed for the mining activity. It will create ample opportunity for
employment to local population. For the mineral production applicant will pay
royalty, direct and indirect taxes will also paid and it will also contributing to
the regional revenue.
The proposed Granite mining project will cater the need of requirement for
individual and market. Besides this, the project will prove beneficial in terms of
socio economic development.
2.4 DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP: Granite is a constituent for infrastructural development projects like buildings
and constructions. It has high demand in region due to increase in industrial
and other infrastructural activities.
2.5 IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION:
The excavated granite will be dispatched to the block cutting industries located
in the state and at different parts in the country. There will be indigenous
inputs in the entire mining activity. The Granite is used in various
Construction and Architectural uses as well as making decorative items, which
also have export market.
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2.6 EXPORT POSSIBILITY: Granite produced from the mine will fulfill the needs of the region and surplus
if any, will be considered for export.
2.7 DOMESTIC/ EXPORT MARKETS:
Domestic Market
The mineral is used in Tiles flooring, column making, graveyard, pre fabrication
unit, statue making and in small usages like monument of table top, name
plate, vases, candle holder etc.
Export Market
The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for real state,
decorative accessories etc.
2.8 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION: The total number of man power is required for the mining activity is 34 people.
Skilled labour will operate the technical jobs and unskilled will do the other
jobs. Following personnel are employed at the mine site.
Designation No. of Persons Mines Manager 1 Mine Surveyor 1 Mine Foreman 1 Mine Mate 1 Mechanical Engineer 1 Electrical Supervisor 1 Electrician 1 Mechanics 3 Operators 9 Fitters & Helpers 15 Total 34
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3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project activity is Granite mining. In India, the number of operating
opencast mines is steadily increasing as compared to underground mines. It is
due to low gestation period, higher productivity, and quick rate of investment.
On the contrary, opencast mining attracts environmental concerns such as
solid waste management, land degradation and socio-economical problems.
Most of the adverse impacts of mines are amenable to technological control by
providing necessary preventive and control measures and finally through
effective environmental management of the operating mines. Environment
Clearance is required for project from State Environmental Impact Assessment
Authority/State Expert Appraisal Committee as per MoEF, EIA notification
2006 & Its Amendments thereof.
3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INDEPENDENT PROJECTS, IF ANY; The mining of Granite is carried out by open-cast semi-mechanized method.
This is an independent project. No interlinked project is proposed.
3.2 LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC
LOCATION, AND PROJECT BOUNDARY & PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH
COORDINATES;
The Granite Mining project of M/s. Silicon Rocs – 1.983Ha at Sy.No: 61/4,
Polavaram Village, Sankavaram Mandal, East Godavari District, Andhra
Pradesh.
Top sheet No: 65 K/7
Geographical Coordinates:
The Location Map, Topographical Map, Site Photographs & Mine Layout Sketch
is provided at Figure No: 3.1 & Figure No: 3.2.
Latitude 170 24’ 30.1” N
Longitude 820 17’ 34.9” E
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FIGURE 3.1 – PROJECT LOCATION MAP
M/s. Silicon Rocs.
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FIGURE 3.2 – TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP
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FIGURE 3.3 – PROJECT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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FIGURE 3.4 – PROJECT SITE LAYOUT
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3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF
SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN INTO SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED:
No alternative site has been taken into consideration as the mineral (Granite) is
available at this site.
3.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION: Mine area for the Proposed Granite Mine is – 1.983 Ha and proposed
production Capacity is 4,400 m3/Annum.
3.5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM / FLOW CHART SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT,
COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT ETC. SHOULD BE GIVEN).
Details regarding topography geology, mineable reserves, and production
details, Method of mining and extent of mechanization are given below;
3.5.1 Topography: Topographically the subject area is a plane land and small elongated outcrops of
Granatic terrains occurred here and there.
3.5.2 Regional Geology: The Regional Geology around the lease area covered by toposheet no 65 K/7
consists of charnokites and migmatites group of rocks of Eastern ghats mobile
belt of Archean age. The subject area consists of Migmatite rocks.
3.5.3 Local Geology: The accessory minerals are fine to medium in grain and formed around the
elongated feldspar crystals due to that in hand specimen and migmatite rock is
looking attractive in nature. The rocks can be useful for cutting and polishing
purposes as colour granite.
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3.5.4 Geological Reserves: Geological traverses in the quarry and the study of exposures in the quarry
facilitated to access the shape and size of the deposit in the area. It is a plain
terrain sheet rock deposit exposed up to ground level. The surface of sheet rock
is wavy and gradually undulated.
The exposed granite deposit is found to be irregular in shape, the volume of the
deposit is computed by cross sectional area method by multiplying the cross
sectional area with Proved 20m, Probable 20m and Possible 20m depth from
the top RL.
Sections Sectional Area (M2)
Sectional Influence (M)
Volume (M3)
Recovery @ 23% (M3)
A-A1 10,550 30 3,16,500 72,795
B-B1 9,955 30 2,98,650 68,690
C-C1 6,250 30 1,87,500 43,125
Total 8,02,650 1,84,610
Total Geological Reserves = 8,02,650 m3.
Extraction of Market Grade Reserves @ 23% Recovery = 1,84,610 m3.
3.5.5 Life of the Mine:
Total Mineable Reserves = 184610/4400 = 42 Years
Production per Year
3.5.6 Method of Mining: The colour granite in the quarry lease applied area is exposed on the surface
with boulders. Hence, it is proposed to mine the boulders sheet by open cast,
semi mechanized methods, by developing the branches of 6m height in 2
phases of 3m each. Wire saw cutting will deployed based on the favorable
conditions. The development of benches in the sheet rock will be maintained
@ 600 safety slopes.
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The separation of blocks from the mother rock will be carried out by drilling,
wedge cutting, blasting, excavation will be done by the machinery.
The secondary splitting, dressing of blocks will be done manually.
Therefore mining operations are to be carried out in this area in 2 stages.
1. Development
2. Production.
Stage – 1
The removal of weathered and under sized boulders will be cleared in the
quarry lease applied area for the next five years by using excavator.
Rock Splitting/Wedging:
Thus 20’ x 20 to 40’ x 20’ to 40’ mass will be separated from mother rock. Then
horizontal holes will be drilled at the bottom of the bench, by wedging or
blasting with water cartridges and cardex fuse, bottom separation will be
achieved.
Splitting the mass:
For splitting the mass from mother rock the line drilling and wedging method
is in use; with jack hammers and this waste will be dumped yard using tipper.
Stage – 2
After removal of weathered and under sized boulders.
The large boulders will be subjected to splitting into required sizes of
blocks by using Jack Hammers by drilling series of deep holes at right
angles at regular intervals, later by inserting feather and wedges in these
holes and hammering with sledge hammer will release the blocks.
The burner cutters will be deployed for shaping the boulders.
The boulders will be splitted to the required sizes with drilling and if
required by using chemical compound at the source only. The boulders
separated will be brought to the dressing yard for dressing.
If the boulders which fit into the required market grade size will be
transformed into cuboids.
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Secondary Splitting:
After separation from the mother rock it is properly checked by washing with
water to identify defects and cracks. Based on this observation, the size is
decided and the blocks are marked and separated by drilling and wedging.
The separated pieces will be examined for defects and lines, then the block or
blocks are marked in clear area and holes are drilled along the line of marking
with the help of feathers and wedges the waste portions are separated forming
a rectangular blocks. Any bulges will be removed by drilling and wedging
making it perfect blocks. A perfect block is that all the sides shall make with
each other 900.
Dressing:
After primary separation the rock mass will be carefully examined to avoid hair
line cracks, mineral segregations and veins etc., The dressing of the rough
blocks will be made by chipping the edges and geometrically equating the
edges of the block at the dressing yard. The rough blocks obtained after
primary cut it will be dressed for obtained good geometric shape of granite.
3.5.7 Extent of Mechanization: The machinery requirement is mainly for drilling and transporting the
materials. The details of required machinery are presented in Table 3.2.
TABLE 3.2: MACHINERY REQUIREMENTS
S.No. Description Number(s)
1. Excavator 1
2. Tipper 2
3. Compressor 1
4. Jack Hammers 3
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3.5.8 Year wise Production Details:
The year wise production proposed is shown in the following table
TABLE 3.3: YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS
Year Working
area
Bench
Height
(m)
Volume
(m3)
Production (m3)
Granite
@23%
waste
@77%
1st
(2015-2016)
2600 6 15600 3588 12012
2nd
(2016-2017)
3300 6 19800 4554 15246
3rd
(2017-2018)
3400 6 20400 4692 15708
4th
(2018-2019)
3450 6 20700 4761 15939
5th
(2019-2020)
3200 6 19200 4416 14784
Total 15950 95700 22011 73689
Average 3190 19140 4402 14737
3.5.9 Loading & Transport:
Blocks from mother rock separated by excavator and the slope of the ramp is
gentle the rough block will be brought to the dressing yard by excavator/tipper.
Here after the dressing the blocks will be transported to destination by Trucks.
3.5.10 Waste Generation & Disposal:
It is estimated that in the five years a total of 73,689 m3 of waste is expected to
be generated with an average of 14,737m3 per annum. The waste generated will
be dumped towards SE side of the lease area in an area of 2000m2. The year
wise waste generation in next 5 years as follows
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TABLE 3.3: YEAR WISE WASTE GENERATION
Year Granite Waste (Cum)
I 12,012
II 15,246
III 15,708
IV 15,939
V 14,784
Total 73,689 Average 14,737
3.6 RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY,
LIKELY SOURCE, MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCTS, MODE OF
TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT
No raw material will be required. The final product will be sent to consumer
industries based on their demand. The mode of transportation of raw material
will be by road. Trucks will be used for transportation to the end users.
3.7 RESOURCES OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN
THE PROJECT, IF ANY, SHOULD BE BRIEFLY OUTLINED
Mineral will be utilized and sent for use to different end users. Some of the
rejects/ waste will be used for the maintenance of roads.
3.8 AVAILABILITY OF WATER ITS SOURCE, ENERGY /POWER
REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE;
Water Requirement:
The daily water requirement will be 4.2 KLD, which will be sourced from
outside Tankers
REQUIREMENT KLD
Dust suppression on haul roads 1.6 Green belt 0.9 Domestic Activities 1.5
Others 0.2 Total water required 4.2
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Power Requirement: There will not be any requirement of power supply for the proposed project
activity. The Quarry activities are envisaged to be carried out only during day
time by manually and Semi mechanized method. All the equipment shall be
operated with diesel as motive power. One D.G set of 80 KVA is proposed for
back-up power and other requirements.
3.9 QUANTITY OF WASTE TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND
SCHEME FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT/DISPOSAL:
About 14,737 m3 of waste in every year and about 73,689 m3 of waste in first
plan period and about 2,94,740 m3 of waste in an entire lease period of the
mine will be generated. The waste generated will be dumped towards SE side of
the lease area in an area of 2000m2.
No liquid effluent will be generated at the mine site. The domestic wastewater
of 4.2 KLD generated will be sent to septic tanks followed by soak pits.
4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 CONNECTIVITY (Mine Site) MODE DESCRIPTION
Nearest Railway Station Annavaram - 20.5 Kms (SSE)
Nearest Airport Rajahmundry Airport – 60Kms (SW)
Nearest Highway NH-5 – 20.0 Kms (S)
Nearest Seaport Kakinada Port – 50.0 Kms (S)
4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP 4.2.1 Land Form: The lease area is covered in the Survey of India Topo Sheet No: 65 K/7 and is a
barren mound.
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4.2.2 Land Use:
The sanctioned lease area is a Patta Land, 1.983 Ha and being not to put any
other use.
4.2.3 Land Ownership: The sanctioned lease area is Patta Land, 1.983 Ha.
4.3 TOPOGRAPHY:
Topographically the subject area is a plane land and small elongated outcrops of
Granatic terrains occurred here and there.
4.4 EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN (AGRICULTURE, NON-AGRICULTURE,
FOREST, WATER BODIES (INCLUDING AREA UNDER CRZ)), SHORTEST
DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO PERIPHERY OF
THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO
SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER BODIES (DISTANCE FROM THE HFL OF THE
RIVER), CRZ. IN CASE OF NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREA, A COPY OF THE
GAZETTE NOTIFICATION SHOULD BE GIVEN.
The existing land use is Patta land and being not to put any other use
S.NO PARTICULARS DETAILS
1. Archeological Important Places None
2. Ecological Sensitive areas (National park, Wild Life Sanctuary & Biosphere Reserve etc.)
None
3. Reserved Forests Sarlanka RF - 1.0 Kms (N)
Uligogula RF - 1.8 Kms (W)
Pedda Garrangi RF - 1.8 Kms
(NNW)
Santapaidipala RF - 2.1 Kms (E)
Anantaram RF - 2.8 Kms (SE)
Bavuruvaka RF - 6.1 Kms (S)
Raghavapatnam RF - 6.3 Kms
(ENE)
Chikilinta RF - 7.3 Kms (WNW)
Vatangi RF - 9.5 Kms (N)
4. River/Water Bodies None
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4.5 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE: There are no buildings & structures within the mine lease area except some
vegetations existing in the lease area which will be cleared when required.
Basic Amenities:
A) Communication & Post-Office:-
The Nearest Post & Telegraph Office is at Sankavaram – 16.0 Km (SW)
B) Government & Private Schools: - Sankavaram – 16.0 Km (SW)
C) Nearest Hospital: - Sankavaram – 16.0 Km (SW)
D) Nearest Dispensary is at Sankavaram – 16.0 Km (SW)
4.7 CLIMATIC DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES:
4.8 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE:
S.NO PARTICULARS DETAILS
1. Minimum Temp 18°C
2. Maximum Temp 38°C
3. Average Annual Rainfall 1100 mm
Particulars Name Distance with Direction
Nearest Habitation Polavaram 0.3 Kms (NE)
Nearest Town Sankavaram 16.0 Km (SW)
District Headquarter Rajahmundry 60.0 km (SW)
Nearest Railway station Annavaram 20.5 kms (SSE)
Nearest Airport Rajahmundry 60.0 Kms (SW)
Nearest Port Kakinada 50.0 kms (E)
Nearest High way NH-5 20.0 kms (S)
NearestDispensary&Govt. Hospital Sankavaram 16.0 Km (SW)
Education Facilities Sankavaram 16.0 Km (SW)
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5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, AND
TRANSPORTATION ETC.) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING/
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION
The project activity is mining of Granite, which will be done by opencast semi
mechanized method by forming benches. The ultimate pit limit is marked as
shown on the Geological Plan & Sections. Conceptual plan period production &
development details as furnished in the Conceptual Mine Plan. Dumping will
be done at designated area within the lease area. At the end of the Conceptual
Period complete dumps will be afforested and wherever possible and along road
sides greenbelt development will be carried out. Safety bunds, fencing &
retaining walls shall be constructed as per the directions and guidelines of
Directorate General of Mines Safety.
5.2 POPULATION PROJECTION:
The man power of mines includes Mines manager, Engineer, Geologist, skilled
and unskilled Labours and medical officers etc. As for the Socio-Economic is
concerned from the quarry activity nearby villagers shall get direct employment
for about 34 persons. The proposed Quarry activities also shall bring the
positive change in the villages.
5.3 LAND USE PLANNING (BREAKUP ALONG WITH GREEN BELT ETC.)
• Greenbelt will be developed in an area of 0.44 Hectares in lease period.
• Plantation will be done along the Buffer zone of the Lease area and Waste
dumps.
• Plant species like Pongamia & Neem will be used to develop green belt.
• About 10 Saplings will be planted along both sides of the Haul road of
50mts length at 5 mts spacing
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5.4 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL): The existing road network will be sufficient to meet the proposed production
capacity. However, required infrastructure for transport within the leasehold
area will be further strengthened and improved. No new routes or alternations
are required in this regards.
5.5 AMENITIES/FACILITIES
It is proposed to provide the site services like Mines office and other statutory
constructions like Rest Shelter, First Aid, Work shed and Drinking water as
required near the QL.
Manager’s Room – 6m x 6m x 3m with ACC roof
Rest Room – 6m x 6m x 3m with ACC roof
Toilets – 2m x 1.5m x 3m
First Aid – Provision is made in the Manager’s Room
Drinking water – Provision is made in the Rest Room
6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE: 6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA- MINE LEASE AREA)
The total mine lease area is 1.983 Hectares. Mines office and other statutory
constructions like rest shelter, first aid, work shed are available at the site and
the same will be utilized for future.
6.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA) As the local person will be given preference for employment, hence no
residential area/ housing is proposed.
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6.3 GREEN BELT: • Greenbelt will be developed in an area of 0.44 Hectares in lease period.
• Plantation will be done along the Buffer zone of the Lease area and Waste
dumps.
• Plant species like Pongamia & Neem will be used to develop green belt.
• About 10 Saplings will be planted along both sides of the Haul road of
50mts length at 5 mts spacing
Year Name of Plant No. of Plants
Area Spacing Area in Ha
1st Year Pongamia & Neem 36 2.5m x 2.5m 0.022
2nd Year Pongamia & Neem 36 2.5m x 2.5m 0.022
3rd Year Pongamia & Neem 36 2.5m x 2.5m 0.022
4th Year Pongamia & Neem 36 2.5m x 2.5m 0.022
5th Year Pongamia & Neem 36 2.5m x 2.5m 0.022
Total 180 0.11
Lease Period
Total 720 0.44
6.4 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE:
Local people will be employed for excavation activity. The project will provide
the indirect means of earnings in the area of vehicle driving, shops,
construction etc. As a result the project will bring a positive impact on the
adjacent civilization. The proponent will spend 1% of profit for the development
of the area i.e. medical facilities, schools, temples and other social work.
6.5 CONNECTIVITY (TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ROAD / RAIL / METRO/ WATER WAYS ETC.)
MODE DESCRIPTION
Nearest Railway Station Annavaram - 20.5 Kms (SSE)
Nearest Airport Rajahmundry Airport – 60Kms (SW)
Nearest Highway NH-5 – 20.0 Kms (S)
Nearest Seaport Kakinada Port – 50.0 Kms (S)
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6.6 DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE & SUPPLY OF WATER): The total water requirement of the project is 4.2 KLD which will be used for
Dust Suppression, Greenbelt Development & Domestic purposes and will be
sourced from nearby villages through Tankers.
6.7 SEWERAGE SYSTEM: Domestic Waste Water will be sent to Septic Tank followed Soak pit. Outside
discharge is not envisaged.
6.8 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT: There is no generation of Industrial Solid waste due to this mining activity.
6.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: About 14,737 m3 of waste in every year and about 73,689 m3 of waste in first
plan period and about 2,94,740 m3 of waste in an entire lease period of the
mine will be generated. The waste generated will be dumped towards SE side of
the lease area in an area of 2000m2.
6.10 POWER REQUIREMENT & SUPPLY/SOURCE: There will not be any requirement of power supply for the proposed project
activity. The Quarry activities are envisaged to be carried out only during day
time by manually and Semi mechanized method. All the equipment shall be
operated with diesel as motive power. One D.G set of 80 KVA is proposed for
back-up power and other requirements.
7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R and R PLAN): 7.1 POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/STATE) IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS INCLUDING HOME OUSTEES, LAND OUSTEES AND LANDLESS LABOUR (A BRIEF OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN). Not Applicable as the lease area is Patta Land and there is no involvement of
Rehabilitation and Resettlement plan.
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8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES: 8.1 LIKELY DATE OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF
COMPLETION (TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN).
The project will be started once obtain the Environmental Clearance and other
necessary approvals from respective departments of state Government.
8.2 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST AND ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS
OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT
Total project cost – 60 Lakhs
EMP Capital Cost – 3.70 Lakhs
EMP Recurring Cost – 2.60 Lakhs
9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)
The Granite lease is result in growth of the surrounding areas by
increasing direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region
including ancillary development and surrounding infrastructure. Special
emphasis on Financial and Social Benefits is being given to the local
people including tribal population, if any in the area.
The project will bring economical benefits to the state by the way of
Royalty.
Development of social amenities is in the form of medical facilities and
providing books and school uniforms to the poor students nearby
schools.
No major adverse effect on environment is envisaged as the required
mitigation measures are will be given priority
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10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: 10.1 POLLUTION SOURCES & CONTROL MEASURES:
S.NO PARTICULARS SOURCE CONTROL MEASURES & MANAGEMENT
1. Air Pollution Drilling,
Loading &
Un Loading
Haul Roads
Transportation ,
Waste Handling
&
D.G. Set (80
KVA)
a) Wet Drilling System
b) Jackhammer are provided with
Gunny bags
c) Regular Sprinkling of Water on
haul roads
d) Greenbelt Development along
the Buffer Zone of the Lease area,
Haul roads & Waste Dumps
e) 5.0 Mts of stack height is
provided for DG Set
( H = h + 0.2 x √ KVA)
= 3+ 0.2 x √80 KVA = 4.78mts
f) Provision of dust masks
g) Cloth for drillers
2. Water
Pollution
Domestic Waste
Water
a).1.2KLD of Domestic wastewater
will be sent to the septic tank
followed by soak pit.
b). Retention wall at the foot of the
dump for allowing clean water
out.
c).Garland drains will be provided
around the waste dump.
d).Siltation tanks construction at
the discharge end of garland
drains to arrest silt.
3. Noise
Pollution
Drilling,
Material
Handling,
Loading,
D.G. Set &
Movement of
vehicles
a). Periodical maintenance of
machinery
b). Thick green belt along the
Buffer Zone of the Lease area
c). Acoustic enclosure for the DG
sets
d). Speed of vehicles will be
limited
e). Provision of earmuffs/ear
plugs to employees
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4. Solid Waste
Rock Waste /
Over Burden waste
14,737 m3 per
annum and
2,94,740 m3 in
lease period
a).The waste generated will be
dumped in a dumping yard over
an area of 2000 sq.mts towards
South East side of the lease area.
b).Retaining wall will be
constructed around the dump
c).Garland drains will be
constructed around the dump
d).Rock Waste is crushed into
smaller sizes and used as a road
metal
e).Over Burden waste is used in
filling low lying areas
f).Rejected material is used in
making of tiles
5. Reclamation - Reclamation will be taken up on
need basis before the conclusion
of Mining operations.
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10.2 BUDGET FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP:
S. No. PARTICULARS CAPITAL COST RECURRING COST
1 Dust Suppression 50000 38500
2 Greenbelt 20000 21500
0 1800
0 3600
0 20000
3 Retaining Wall 85000 2000
4 Siltation Tank 20000 2000
5 Garland Drain 70000 2000
6 Septic Tank& Soak Pit 25000 2000
7 First Aid Facility 50000 80000
8 Environmental Monitoring 0 60000
9 Others 0 0
Safety Shoes 10200 5100
Helmet 6800 3400
Hand Gloves 10200 5100
Ear Plugs 5100 2550
Dust Protection Cloths 8160 4080
Gunny Bags For Jack Hammers 12000 6000
Total 372460
Say 3.70 Lakhs 259630
Say 2.60 lakhs
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10.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN:
S.
No.
Potential
Impact
Action to be
Followed
Parameters
for
Monitoring
Frequency of
Monitoring
Location
1 Air
Emissions
Ambient air quality
within the premises
of the Mine Lease
Area and nearby
habitations to be
monitored.
PM10, PM2.5,
SO2, NOx and
CO.
Periodic during
operation
phase As per
CPCB/ APPCB
guidelines
Four
Locations
2 Noise Noise generated
from various mining
activities
Spot Noise
Level
recording
Periodic during
operation
phase
Four
Locations
3 Water & Waste Water Quality
Sampling & Analysis of Waste Water
As per CPCB Guidelines
Periodic during operation phase
Two Locations
4 Soil Quality Sampling & Analysis
As per CPCB Guidelines
Periodic during operation phase
One Location
5 Health Employees and Labor health check ups
All relevant parameters
Regular check ups
Annually
11.0 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY: The management of occupational safety & health is the prime responsibility of
mine management. The following facilities will be provided to the employs;
Provision of Dust masks to prevent exposure of persons to dust
Provision of ear muffs/ear plugs for protecting workmen from adverse
affects of noise
Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out.
First Aid Facility at site.
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12.0 CONCLUSION: The Granite Mining project of M/s. Silicon Rocs – 1.983 Ha at Sy.No: 61/4,
Polavaram Village, Sankavaram Mandal, East Godavari District, Andhra
Pradesh will be environmental compatible to the surrounding due to the high
standards of pollution control measures to be adopted during the operational
phase.
Environmental Management Plan will help minimize adverse impacts on the
environment. Where impacts occur, immediate action must be taken to reduce
the escalation of effects associated with these impacts.
To ensure the relevance of this document to the specific mine development
stage, it needs to be reviewed throughout all phases. Hence, it is requested that
necessary Environmental Clearance may be accorded for implementation of the
project.