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PREFEASIBILITY REPORT Granite Building Stone (Khondalite) Quarry
EXTENT: 0.88.70 Ha In S.Y.No: 340/1/96/3, 5, 6, 7
At Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala
Of Mr.Mathew Daniel
Mangalathu Padijatathil, Parakoottam P.O, Adoor,
Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. Pin code-691 551
Mobile Number: +91 9846214351 Email: [email protected]
Consultant
AADHI BOOMI MINING AND ENVIRO TECH (P) LTD.,
(NABET Accredited EIA Consultant “A” Category)
Accreditation No. NABET/EIA/1518/SA-034.
No. 3/216, K.S.V. Nagar, Narasothipatti, Alagapuram -Post,
Salem – 636 004. Tamil Nadu. Mobile: 98427 29655
Email:[email protected]. Website: www.abmenvirotech.com
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Chapter
No.
Chapter name Page
No.
1 Executive summary 2
2 Introduction 4
3 Project description 6
4 Site analysis 10
5 Planning brief 20
6 Proposed infrastructure 22
7 Rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) plan 24
8 Project schedule and cost estimates 25
9 Analysis of proposal 26
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Chapter 1: Executive Summary
The proponent, Mr.Mathew Daniel applied for grant of lease for removing Khondalite
(Granite Building Stone), over an extent of 0.88.70 Ha in S.F.No 340/1/96/3,5,6,7 in
Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala state.
Accordingly, Mining Plan is prepared under Rule 66 of Kerala Minor Minerals Concession
Rules, 2015 and Minor Mineral conservation and Development Rule 2010 (Draft) and
approved by District Geologist, Department of Mining and Geology, Pathanamthitta vide
letter No.1710/DOPTA/M/17, dated: 16.11.2017. As a statutory obligation this project need
Environment clearance (EC) form DEAC/DEIAA, Pathanamthitta as per MoEFCC
Notification S.O 141 (E) dated 15.01.2016, in view of lease area less than 5Ha and it falls
under B2 Category.
Geological resource is estimated at 285453 MT and Recoverable reserves estimated as
168993 MT to a depth of 47m from hill top at an average production rate of 33799 MT per
annum for a period of 5years.
Salient features of the project are as follows:
Table 1.1: Salient Features
S. No. FEATURES DETAILS
1 Proponent details Mr.Mathew Daniel
Mangalathu Padijatathil,
Parakoottam P.O, Adoor,
Pathanamthitta District,
Kerala State, pin code-691 551
Contact Number: 09846214351
Email: [email protected]
2 Type of land Patta land
3 Survey number 340/1/96/3,5,6,7
4 Site Location Enadimangalam Village, Adoor Taluk,
Pathanamthitta District, Kerala state
5 Type of Project Khondalite ( Granite Building Stone)
6 Mining lease area 0.88.70 Hectares
7 Production 33799 MT/Annum (for 5years)
8 Depth of Mining 47m depth from hill top
9 Water Table 12m bgl
10 Method of Mining Open cast semi mechanized mining
11 Category B2
12 Mining plan approval District Geologist, Department of Mining and
Geology, Pathanamthitta vide letter
No.1710/DOPTA/M/17, dated: 16.11.2017.
13 Period of Lease 5 Years
14 General conditions of
EIA notification, 2006
None
15 Man Power 18 persons
16 Water requirement Drinking and Utilities 1.0 KLD,
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Dust suppression and Green Belt 2.0 KLD.
Total water requirement – 3.0 KLD
Source: Mineral water industries by water canes.
17 EMP Cost Rs. 3.5 lakhs
18 Project Cost Rs. 26.70 lakhs
19 Nearest habitation Maroor – 0.4km
20 Nearest Town Pathanapuram – 3.8km (E)
21 Nearest Railway station Kura Railway Station – 8.3km - S
22 Nearest Airport Trivandrum International Airport – 70km (S)
23 Nearest Hospital Janatha Hospital – 3.8km (E)
24 Land use pattern of the
core zone
S.
N
o
Head
Area at
Present
(Ha)
Area used at
the end of
plan (Ha)
%
of
Use
1
Area
under
mining
-- 0.62.50 71
2 Roads -- 0.03.00 3
3
Green
belt &
Safety
area
-- 0.22.95 25.8
4 Labour
shed -- 0.00.25 0.2
5 Virgin 0.88.70 -
Total 0.88.70 0.88.70 100
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Chapter 2: Introduction of the Project
2.1. PROJECT PROPONENT
Name : Mr.Mathew Daniel Address : Mangalathu Padijatathil,
Parakoottam P.O, Adoor,
Pathanamthitta District,
Kerala State, Pin code-691 551
Contact : +91 9846214351
Email : [email protected]
2.2. LEASE AREA
Survey No. : 340/1/96/3,5,6,7
Village : Enadimangalam
Taluk : Adoor
District : Pathanamthitta
State : Kerala
2.3. NATURE OF PROJECT
Mining would be carried out by opencast method by semi mechanized machinery and using
Hydraulic excavator and tippers combination. The overall pit slope shall be less than 45°
from the horizontal only. The plan period is for Five years at a depth of 47m from the hill top
or 20m from the ground level. The reserves below this level shall increase the life
substantially.
2.4. NEED / IMPORTANCE
Building stones play a vital role in roads, concrete and building products & Aesthetic Works.
They are used in walls and paving slabs as it is weather resistant and for its aesthetic appeal.
The aggregates of the stone is crushed and sorted into various sizes for use in concrete,
coated with bitumen to make asphalt or used dry as bulk fill in construction because of its
strong physical properties. Thus mining of Building stones supports the country in improving
the infrastructure as well as the economy.
2.5. DEMAND
As Building stone is a significant raw material in the construction sector, the demand exists in
the market throughout the year. Thus quarrying of the mineral finds consumer easily in the
local market.
2.6. IMPORT VS INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION
Building stone exists in the proposed site and does not require any raw material to be
imported for the production process. The extracted blocks are broken into required size for
selling.
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2.7. EXPORT POSSIBILITY
Not applicable since the project meets local demand only.
2.8. EMPLOYMENT
The following manpower is proposed to look after and carry out the day today
quarrying activities at the proposed production and also to comply with statutory
provisions of MMR 1961.
Management and supervisory personal:
Mining Engineer/Mines Manager - 1 Person
(First\ Second class Mines Manager
Competency certificate holder)
Mines Foreman (Foreman competency - 1 Person
Certificate holder)
Mining Mate (Mine Mate competency - 1 Person
Certificate holder)
Register keeper (Workman cadre) - 1 Person
The Mining Engineer so appointed should supervise day to day workings assisted by a
Foreman. Wherever the workers are employed more than 10, a qualified Mining Mate
should be appointed to supervise and control the workers. A register keeper shall also
be appointed to keep and maintain the registers and records.
Skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled Lobours.
Skilled
Operator : 1 Person
Driller : 4 person
Semi-skilled
Driver : 2 Persons
Un-skilled
Musdoors\ Labours : 7 Persons
Cleaners : 3 Persons
Register Keeper : 1 Person
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Total 18 Persons
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Chapter 3: Project Description
3.1. TYPE OF PROJECT
The project involves quarrying of granite building stones from the proposed area by adopting
eco-friendly and safer techniques.
3.2. LOCATION
The area is represented by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58C/7, the location map is given in
Plate 1 and figure 3.1.
Figure 3.1.: Location of the quarry
The Said Quarry area falls between the geographical Co-ordinates i.e. Latitude
09°06’40.23”N to 09°06’43.60”N and Longitude 76°49’20.95”E to 76°49’25.92”E. All the
pillar co-ordinates are shown on Google Earth Image with lease boundary in figure 3.2.
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Figure 3.2.: Google Earth image showing Lease boundary and pillars
3.3. ALTERNATIVE SITE
Since the project is site specific due to the availability of the minerals, no alternative sites
proposed for this project.
3.4. PRODUCTION (SIZE OF OPERATION)
Table 3.2: Production proposed
YEAR L
(m)
W
(m)
D
(m) B.D
Quantity
(MT)
PRODUCTION
@95% (MT)
Reject
@5%(MT)
I
8 61 5 2.5 6100 5795 305
15 61 5 2.5 11437.5 10866 572
23 61 5 2.5 17537.5 16661 877
II 5 61 5 2.5 3812.5 3622 191
44 57 5 2.5 31350 29783 1568
III 60.5 47 5 2.5 35543.8 33767 1777
IV 3.5 47 5 2.5 2056.25 1953 103
73 37 5 2.5 33762.5 32074 1688
V
63 27 5 2.5 21262.5 20199 1063
53 17 5 2.5 11262.5 10699 563
43 7 5 2.5 3762.5 3574 188
TOTAL 177888 168993 8895
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TOPSOIL
I 62 61 2 2.5 18910 18910
II 25 61 2 2.5 7625 7625
III 29 61 2 2.5 8845 8845
TOTAL 35380 35380
GRAND TOTAL 213268 168993 44275
3.5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Mining would be carried out by opencast method by semi mechanized machinery and using
Hydraulic excavator and tippers combination. Entire mineable reserves shall be mined out
within be in Five years as per production schedule. Mineable reserves is getting restricted due
to the formation of benches, leaving of statutory safety distance of 7.5m inner boundary,
mineral lock up in the benches itself, ultimate depth of mining, bench slope adopted etc. The
conceptual mining plan has been prepared by observing the above mentioned factors and
achieved the ultimate pit boundaries at the end of period of mining. The overall pit slope shall
be less than 45° from the horizontal only. The recovery factor is taken as 95% from the top
bench up to the bottom. The reserves below this level shall increase the life substantially.
The following machinery is proposed to be exclusively for the development and production
work at this mine. The machinery is proposed to be purchased or engaged on hire basis.
3.5.1. Drilling Equipment
Drilling of shot-holes will be carried out using portable compressor with Jack Hammers.
Depth of holes shall be 1-2m.The spacing shall be 0.75m and burden shall be 0.60m from the
preface. To achieve a correct blasting geometry certain amount of trial blast is prerequisite to
effect a perfect pre-determined fragmentation and fly rock control. In case of heavy blasting
qualified mine manager has to be appointed for proper calculation of powder factor and
control blasting sequencing and arrangement of explosives etc.
3.5.2. Loading Equipment
Loading of waste and reject materials shall be done by excavator into 10 ton tippers from the
working place periodically. Such waste and building stones shall be dumped in the site
earmarked for dumping as shown in the Plates V&VA. The applicant is proposed to engage
one hydraulic excavator with 1.2m3 and two tippers of 10 tones capacity for internal transport
of rejects from the working face to the dumps.
3.5.3. Transportation
Transport of Rejects and waste shall be done by Tippers of 10MT capacity.
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3.6. RESOURCES
Total Geological resources (A) = 285453MT
Mineral reserves blocked under Mine benches (B) = 92413MT
Mineral reserves blocked in safety zone (C) = 24047 MT
Then,
Total Mineable/Recoverable reserves = A-(B+C)
=285453-(92413+24047)
=285453-116460
Mineable reserves calculated as =168993MT
3.7. WATER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT
Whole some drinking water shall be provided as per the Mines Rules, 1955. Quantity for
drinking and utilities is 1.0KLD. Dust suppression and green belt of water is
2.0KLD.Minimum quantity of 3.0KLD has to be maintained as per the Rule. Drinking water
is obtained by Mineral water industries by water canes. Dust suppression and green belt is
obtained from water tank.
3.8. POWER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT
Electricity is not required as the mine will be working during day time only which does not
demand artificial light. Fuel is required only for operating the machineries.
3.9. WASTE GENERATION
The waste to be generated shall be debris of portable size hard rock without any clay soil and
connate water and therefore collapse of dumps is not possible for this mine.
Table 3.3.: Year wise waste generation
Year Gravel/
Topsoil (MT)
Overburden
/Waste (MT)
Building stone
Rejects (MT)
Total
(MT)
I 18910 --- 1754 20664
II 7625 --- 1758 9383
III 8845 ---- 1777 10622
IV ---- ---- 1791 1791
V ---- ---- 1814 1814
Total 35380 ---- 8894 44274
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Chapter 4: Site Analysis
4.1. CONNECTIVITY
The applied area is located in Pathanamthitta district , from pathanamthitta Adoor found in 15
km distance from their Enadimangalam about 8 km and the site is situated about 3 km
distance. Features in the 300 m and 500 m buffer zone of the lease area is shown in figure
4.2.
Pathanamthitta 15 km Adoor 8 km Enadimangalam
3 km
Site
Figure 4.1. Route
Figure 4.2. Geo-referenced Google Earth image around 300m and 500 m radius
4.2. LAND DETAILS
Table 4.1. shows that the list of survey numbers and its extent. The lease area is Patta land.
Land use pattern of the lease area is given in table 4.2.
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Table 4.1.: Land Particulars
Village Taluk District and
State
S.Y.No Status of
Land
Area
Enadimangalam Adoor Pathanamthitta
Kerala
340/1/96/3,
5,6,7
Patta land 0.88.70
Table 4.2.: Land use pattern of the Core Zone (Mining Lease area)
Table 4.2.1.: Land use pattern of the Buffer Zone (300 and 500m radius)
S. No LU/LC Area_Hec %
1 Proposed quarry area 0.887 0.89
2 Existing quarries 1.9025 1.92
3 Built up area 4.996 5.04
4 Horticulture Land 19.54 19.71
5 Rubber trees 71.824 72.44
Total 99.1495 100
4.3. TOPOGRAPHY
The area (Figure 4.3.) applied is almost an elevated area part of a hillock with elevation of
106-132m MSL, The area is sloping towards south- west direction .There is no drainage
found in the applied area. Topsoil is found about 2m depth. The area is surrounded by rubber
cultivation and Wet type of climatic condition prevails in the district. The Pathanamthitta
district received the rain under the influence of both southwest and northwest monsoons. The
southwest monsoon chiefly contributes to the rainfall in the district. Most of the precipitation
occurs in the form of cyclonic storms caused due to the depressions in Arabian Sea. The
normal annual rainfall over the district varies from about 2850mm.It is the minimum around
Pathanamthitta in the southeastern part of the district. The highest humidity is generally
recorded in May with the value of 87%. Throughout the month of August daytime
temperatures will generally reach highs of around 28°C that's about 83°F. At night the
average minimum temperature drops down to around 22°C, that's 72°F.
S.No Head Area used at the end
of plan period (Ha)
1 Area under mining 0.62.50
2 Roads 0.03.00
3 Green belt & Safety area 0.22.95
4 Labour shed 0.00.25
5 Virgin -
Total 0.88.70
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Figure 4.3.: Photograph showing general view of the quarry
4.4. ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
4.1. Air Environment
As there is no mining activity carried out now, no dust rise is observed. Only ambient
baseline data is taken. Results are as given in table 4.3.
Table 4.3.: Air sample analysis report
S. No PARAMETERS PROTOCOL UNIT RESULT NAAQS*
1 Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Envirotech Manual μg/m3 24.30 60
2 Respirable Particulate
Matter ( PM10)
IS 5182 Part 23-2006 μg/m3 56.40 100
3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) IS 5182 Part 2 -2001 μg/m3 5.45 80
4 Nitrogen Dioxide ( NO2) IS 5182 Part 6-2006 μg/m3 11.70 80
5 Ozone (O3) IS 5182 Part 9-2009 μg/m3 28.60 180
6 Lead (Pb) IS 5182 Part 22-2004 μg/m3 BDL
(DL=0.1)
1
7 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
(1 Hour )
IS 5182 Part 10-2003 mg/m3 BDL
(DL=1.15)
4
8 Ammonia (NH3) Indophenol Method μg/m3 17.05 400
9 Arsenic (As) IS 5182 Part 22:2004 R.2009 ng/m3 BDL
(DL=1.0)
6
10 Nickel (Ni) IS 5182 Part 22:2004 R.2009 ng/m3 BDL
(DL=0.1)
20
11 Benzene (C6H6) IS 5182 Part 11-2006 μg/m3 BDL
(DL=0.1)
5
12 Benzo (a) Pyrene IS 5182 Part 12-2004 ng/m3 BDL
(DL=0.1)
1
BDL – Below Detectable Limit ; DL – Detection Limit
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Fig. 4.4 Ambient Air Monitoring
4.4.2. Water Environment
Water table is located at a depth of 12m bgl. Water sample collected the mine working pit.
Results as per the test report are given in table 4.4.
Table 4.4.: Water sample analysis report
Sl.
No
PA
RA
ME
TE
RS
UN
ITS
RE
SU
LT
S
As Per IS 10500:2012
PROTOCOL:
APHA 22nd
Edition 2012
Req
uir
emen
t
(Acc
epta
ble
lim
it)
Per
mis
sib
le l
imit
in
the
ab
sen
ce o
f
alt
ern
ate
sou
rce
1 pH value at
25oC
- 7.79 6.5 – 8.5 6.5 – 8.5 4500 H+ B
2 Turbidity NTU <1.0
1 5 2130 B
3 Color Hazen Unit <1.0 5 15 2120 B
4 Odor - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable IS 3025 P 5 1983
R.2012
5
Electrical
conductivity
at 25oC
Micromhos/
cm
472 - - 2510 B
6
Total
Suspended
Solids
mg/l <1.0 - -
IS:3025:
P.17:1984:R.2012
7
Total
Dissolved
Solids
mg/l 245 500 2000
IS
3025:P.16:1984:R
.2012
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8
Total
Hardness as
CaCO3
mg/l 174 200 600 2340 C
9
Calcium
Hardness as
CaCO3
mg/l 158 - - 3500 - Ca B
10
Magnesium
Hardness as
CaCO3
mg/l 21.0 - - 3500 – Mg B
11 Calcium as
Ca mg/l 63.0 75 200 3500-Ca B
12 Magnesium
as Mg mg/l 5.04 30 100 2340 C
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Phenolpthalei
n Alkalinity
as CaCO3
mg/l Nil - - 2320 B
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Total
Alkalinity as
CaCO3
mg/l 59.0 200 600 2320 B
15 Chlorides as
Cl mg/l 20.0 250 1000 4500 Cl
- B
16 Sulfates as
SO4 mg/l 98.0 200 400 4500 SO4 E
17 Total Iron as
Fe mg/l 0.09 0.3 0.3 3500 Fe B
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Silica
(Reactive) as
SiO2
mg/l 12.40 - - 4500 SiO2 C
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Carbonate
Hardness as
CaCO3
mg/l 59.0 - - 2340 A
20
Non-
Carbonate
Hardness as
CaCO3
mg/l 115 - - 2340 A
21 Free Residual
Chlorine mg/l <0.2 0.2 1 4500 CL
- B
MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
Sl.
No Parameters Units Results
Requirement as per IS
10500: 2012 Second
revision (Acceptable
Limit)
Protocol
1 Total
Coliforms
MPN/
100ml Nil
Shall not be detectable
in any 100ml
IS 1622-1981
Amd.4 RA 2009
2 E.Coli MPN/
100ml Nil
Shall not be detectable
in any 100ml
IS 1622-1981
Amd.4 RA 2009
The above submitted water sample does not comply with drinking water specification as per
IS 10500:2012 with respect to Microbiological Examination and Colour. So, it is not
recommended for drinking purposes, but it can be used for other domestic purposes.
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4.4.3. Acoustic and Seismic environment
Sound measurement in the applied area is done. Detailed measurement is given in table 4.5.
Table 4.5.: Sound measurement readings
Sampling
Location
Noise Value
dB (A)
Average Noise Value
dB (A)
Limits as per KSPCB
dB (A) (Day Time)
1 42.0
40.32 i. Residential – 55 dB (A)
ii. Industrial - 75dB (A)
2 40.4
3 39.1
4 39.8
4.4.4. Soil
Soil sampling was done as this mine and no dust rise is observed, that results shown in table
4.6. Dust fall data may be taken from the district observation for threshold values.
Table 4.6.: Soil analysis results
S.No PARAMETERS RESULTS
1 pH value (10% Solution) 8.53
2 EC@ 25oC (Micromhos/cm)
(10% solution)
35.0
3 Moisture 19.80% w/w
4 Density 1.00g/cc
5 Texture Clay=18.40% :Sand & Silt =35.13: Gravel
=46.47%. Gravel Soil
6 Consistency Soft
7 Structure Structure less
8 Texture Clay=39.30%, Sand & Silt =20.90
Gravel = 39.80 % Gravel Soil
9 Color Light Brown
10 Loss On Ignition 26.72 %w/w
11 Lime Status (Lime
Requirement)
Nil
Chemical Parameters
S. No PARAMETERS RESULTS
1 Alkalinity 0.0341%w/w
2 Sodium Absorption Ratio 6.02 meq/Kg
3 Cation Exchange Ratio 10.0 meq/100g
4 Oil & Grease <10.0 ppm
5 Chlorides 0.0308% w/w
6 Sulphates 0.0156 % w/w
7 Nitrates 0.0161% w/w
8 Total Nitrogen 0.134% w/w
9 Total Phosphorous 0.009% w/w
10 Calcium 0.241% w/w
11 Magnesium 0.098% w/w
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12 Sodium 0.139% w/w
13 Potassium 0.241% w/w
14 Iron 1.29% w/w
15 Organic matter 0.40% w/w
16 Water holding capacity 1.19% w/w
17 Copper 0.0214% w/w
18 Nickel 0.00029% w/w
19 Chromium 0.0017% w/w
20 Lead 0.0021% w/w
21 Zinc 0.015% w/w
Figure 4.5: Photograph showing collection of Soil sample
4.4.5. Flora and Fauna
The applied area and the surrounded area are mostly covered with rubber trees. The photo of
identified flora is given below in Fig no.4.4 and table 4.7. Identified fauna is given in table
4.8.
Table 4.7: Flora
Trees
Sl.no. Name of trees Botanical Name Number Remarks
1 Rubber Hevea brasiliensis 600 Growing well
2 Teak Tectona grandis 64 Growing well
3 Coconut Cocos nucifera 30 Poor
Shrubs
Sl.no. Local Name Botanical Name
1 Communist Pacha Chromoloaena odorata
2 Paala -
Herbs
1 Nilappala(asthma herb) Euphorbia hirta
2 Kattunmanjal(Wild turmeric) Curuma aromatica
3 Mukkutti Biophytum spp.
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Climbers
Sl.no local Name Species Name
1 Kattu Payer Centrosema molle
2. Naikorana Mucuna pruriens var. pruriens
Figure 4.6: Flora found in the site
Fauna
Fauna found in this area are common varieties of rabbits, Scorpion, Millipedes and
snakes. There are no endangered or rare species in the area.
4.4.6. Eco sensitive area
There is no major water body, seasonal odai or Nallah found within 1km radius of the lease
boundary. Archaeological monuments, bridges, Theme parks, are also not located in the area.
No reserve forest, wild life sanctuaries found within the 10 km radius.
4.5. CLIMATIC CONDITION
Wet type of climatic condition prevails in the district. The district receives an average rainfall
of 3133.9 mm annually. The major rainfall contribution is from southwest monsoon season
during June to September .Based on 1901 -99 data, rain fall. Followed by this season, the
north-east monsoon season from October to December contributes about 21.7% and the
balance 21.5% is received from the during January to May months. The Eastern part of the
district receives maximum rainfall in comparison with the Western part. The Area around
konni receives the highest rainfall and the area around Adoor receives the lowest. (Source:
District survey report)
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4.6. INFRASTRUCTURE
4.6.1. Road
The mode of transport of the building stone granite produced and marketed is by road to
various consumer destinations. Approach road is available from the lease area for
transportation.
4.6.2. Power Supply
Since simple methods are adopted and the limited scale of activities involved in the
quarrying, high tension electric power supply or huge workshop facility is not required.
4.6.3. Sanitary Facilities
Surface latrines and urinals shall be constructed at convenient place for usage of male and
female labours separately.
4.6.4. First Aid Facility
Being a small mine First aid station as per provisions under Rule (44) of the Mines Rules
1955 will be provided with facilities as per the third schedule as prescribed. Qualified First
Aid personnel should be appointed or nominated to attend emergency first aid treatment.
4.7. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Table 4.9, shows the existing infrastructures of nearby area.
Table 4.9.: Infrastructure nearby the lease area
S. No. Particulars Location Approximate
Distance in
Km
1. Post office Maroor 1
2. Town Adoor 11
3. Police Station Pathanapuram 4.5
4. Fire Station Adoor 11
5. Govt. Hospital Pathanapuram 4.5
6. School Edathara 3.5
7. DSP Office Adoor 11
8. Railway Station Auvaneswsarem 8.8
9. Temple Kalanjoor 3
10. Nearest Airport Trivandrum 70
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Chapter 5: Planning Brief
5.1. PLANNING CONCEPT
Excavation of building stone granite is planned and described in section 3.4 and 3.6.
Proposed land is a Patta land which does not come under Residential, Forest or any other
sensitive land classification. As a small project, it is not demanding any town or country
planning. However, approach roads and haul roads will be laid for the transportation of
excavated materials to the market and to the dump.
5.2. POPULATION PROJECTION
The proposed project will not affect the village population, and hence population projection is
not significant. However, it provides occupation to about 18 persons of which 80% of them
will be from the local villages. Other than mine employment, workshops, spare parts, tyres
and tubes and related several self-employment opportunities.
5.3. LAND USE PLANNING
The present and proposed land use pattern is given in clause 25 of Table 1.1.
5.4. INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND
Labour shed, Surface latrines and urinals are required to be constructed for making easy
accessibility from the working area. No other infrastructures required.
5.5. AMENITIES/ FACILITIES
List of equipments and materials required for drilling, loading, transporting is given in table
5.1., 5.2, 5.3 respectively.
Table 5.1.: Drilling equipments
Type Nos. Dia. Of
Hole Size/Capacity Make
Motive
Power
H.P.
Jack Hammer 2 32mm Hand held
Atlas Copco Air 45
Rock Breaker 2 - - - 80
Table 5.2.: Loading Equipments
Type Nos. Size/ Capacity
(m3)
Make Motive
Power
H.P.
Hydraulic
excavator 2 No 1.20
TATA
Hitachi Diesel
EX
110
Table 5.3.: Transportation vehicles
Type Nos. Size/ Capacity Make Motive Power H.P.
Tipper 2 10 M.T TATA Diesel 120
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5.6. HAZARDS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
5.6.1. Explosives
Blasting is done by means of explosives which are hazardous during of handling, storage and
blasting.
5.6.1.1. Storage and Handling
Explosives are store as per the Indian Explosives Act, 1958 and the Explosive Rules, 1983.
Necessary permissions should be obtained from the Joint Controller of Explosives to store
and uses of explosives in the quarry in the magazine permit under Form - 23 or Agreement
shall be made with holder of Form - 22 who can supply and fire explosives as per safety
practices. However blasting in the mine or quarry shall be done as per the MMR, 1961 under
the supervision of Mines Blaster certificate holder, appointed under Reg. 160 of Metalliferous
Mines Regulations, 1961.
5.6.1.2. Blasting
Poorly designed shots can result in misfires early ignition and flying rock. Safety can be
ensured by planning for round of shots to ensure face properly surveyed, holes correctly
drilled, direction logged, the weight of explosion for good fragmentation. Blast design,
charge and fire around of explosives should be carried out by a trained person.
5.6.2. Drilling
Slipping and Falling of labours from the edge of a bench during drilling is possible. Part of
training should include instructions to face towards the open edge of the bench so any
inadvertent backward step is away from the edge. Suitable portable rail fencing which can be
erected between the drilling operations and the edge of the mine can be provided.
Attachment of a safety line to the drilling rig and provide harness for the driller to wear can
be done. Newer drill machines are provided with cabin which controls noise level within
cabins. Driller operators should be protected with ear protection.
5.6.3. Loading
Possible risks during loading of mined rocks are falling of rock on the driver, plant toppling
aver due to uneven ground, failure of hydraulic system, fires, fall while gaining access to
operating cabin, electrocution in Draglines, failure of wire ropes in Dragline. In order to
overcome these risks:
Operator cabin should be of suitable strength to protect the driver in event of rock fall.
Electrical supply to dragline should be properly installed with adequate earth
continuity and earth leakage protection.
Wire rope should be suitable for work undertaken and be examined periodically.
Ensure that loaders are positioned sufficiently away from face edges
5.6.4. Transportation
Brake failure, lack of all-around visibility from driver position, vehicle movements
particularly while reversing, rollover, Vibrations, Noise, Dust and improper / no signalling
are some of the factors causing risk. This can be avoided by following measures:
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Visibility defects can be eliminated by the use of visibility aids such as closed circuit
television and suitable mirrors.
Edge protection is necessary to prevent inadvertent movement.
Seatbelt to protect driver in event of vehicle rollover.
Good maintenance and regular testing necessary to reduce possibility of brake failure.
Avoid driving at the edge of roadway under construction
Heavy earth moving equipment and vehicle drivers and those giving signals should be
well trained.
5.6.5. Unstable face
Chances of Rock fall or slide exists. Regular examination of face must be done and remedial
measures must be taken to make it safe if there is any doubt that a collapse could take place.
Working should be advanced in a direction taken into account the geology such that face and
quarry side remain stable.
5.6.6. General safety measures
Provisions of the Mines Act, Rules and Regulations orders made there under shall be
complied with, so that the safety of the mine, machinery and persons will be ensured.
Permission, relaxation or exemption wherever required for the safe and scientific mining of
the deposit will be obtained from the Department of Mine Safety.
Safety kits should be located in easily accessible place with major first aid materials
in it.
Entry of any unauthorized person into mine and plant areas shall be completely
prohibited
Arrangements for fire fighting in the mine’s office complex and mining area
Provision of all the safety appliances such as safety boot, helmets, goggles, ear plugs
etc. shall be made available for the employees
Mining will be undertaken in coexistence with the requirements of the Mining Plan
which shall be updated from time to time
Handling of explosives, charging and blasting shall be undertaken only by a
competent person
Adequate safety equipment shall be provided at the explosive magazine
All the mining equipment shall be maintained as per the guidelines of the
manufacturer
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Chapter 6: Proposed Infrastructure
6.1. GREEN BELT
Afforestation plan is proposed to develop a green belt around the mining lease as in table 6.1.
About Rs.1,00,000/- is allotted for the afforestation programme.
Table 6.1.: Afforestation Programme
Year Place Types of Trees Number Rate of
Survival
I Lease Boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 %
II Lease Boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 %
III Lease Boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 %
IV Lease Boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 %
V Lease Boundary & Dump Rubber, Teak etc 30 80 %
6.2. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
6.2.1. CSR activities
The proponent is proposed to spend CSR as per the Companies Act. He propose to spent CSR
activities to the Panchayat for maintenance of road, street light, school sanitation etc.. as per
the Companies Act 2013 and CSR Rules 2014.
6.2.2. Employment potential
The proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas.
Several shops and service providers shall grow in the public adjacent to mines. Schools and
city development shall also be possible owing to the fact of economic growth in the village.
This will result in following benefits
- Improvements in physical infrastructure.
- Improvements in Social Infrastructure.
- Increase in Employment Potential
- Contribution to the Exchequer.
- Prevention of illegal mining.
- During and Post-mining enhancement of green cover.
6.3. CONNECTIVITY
Haul roads are already laid connecting the public roads for transportation of materials
6.4. DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT
Water requirement and management are as discussed in section 3.7.of chapter 3.
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6.5. DRAINAGE PLAN
Rainwater will be properly routed such that not affecting the nearby water source. Garland
drainage around dump shall prevent under wash of dump by hydrostatic pressure to be
developed by surface water and control wash outs and collapse.
6.6. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Waste generation is as discussed in section 3.9.
6.7. POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE
Details of the power requirement and source are as discussed in section 5.5 of Chapter 5.
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Chapter 7: Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan
In the event of closure of mine, the mine worker shall get alternate work like agriculture etc.
No serious repercussions envisaged in the event of cessation of mining activity, as they will
be provided employment in other mines belong to the company.
The mining operation was concentrated only in the mineral area over the entire lease area and
some waste removal from these mines and dumped on the southern part of the area. No
reclamation was made over the mined out area since the deposit persist at still at deeper
levels. Being a site specific building stone excavation, the project does not involve
displacement of any residents or public infrastructures. Thus resettlement is not proposed.
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Chapter 8: Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan
The project will commence only after obtaining Environment Clearance.
8.1 Project cost / investment
i) Land Cost : Rs. 20,00,000
ii) Machinery to be used : To be Hired
iii) Refilling / Fencing : Rs. 80,000
iv) Laborers Shed : Rs. 90,000
v) Sanitary facility : Rs. 2,00,000
vi) Other items : Rs. 3,00,000
Total : Rs. 26, 70,000
8.2 Expenditure
I. Drinking water facility = Rs. 1,00,000
II. Sanitary arrangement = Rs. 50,000
III. Safety kits = Rs 50,000
IV. Dust control = Rs 50,000
V. Afforestation etc = Rs 1,00,000
Total = Rs. 3.5 lakhs
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