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QUESTIONAIRE FOR MINING PROJECTS

S.

No.

Particulars Details

1. About the proposal

a. Name and Address of the Proponent Mr. P.K. Prasad, Owner,

“Parackal House”, North Mazhuvanoor P.O.,

Ernakulam District, Kerala-686669.

Mobile No. 09447747315.

E-mail :- [email protected]

b. Location and Specifications

The proposed building stone quarry project is situated at

Survey Nos. 396/1B2, 397/1-1, 396/1B2, 397/1-1, 397/1-1,

Varapetty Village & Panchayat, Kothamangalam Taluk,

Ernakulam District, Kerala in area of 7.6606 hectares. The

geographical location of the mine lease area is given below:-

Latitude (N) 100 00’39.06” to 100 00’52.94” N

Longitude (E) 760 38’26.64” to 760 38’43.28” E

c. Social Infrastructure around the project

site (School, Hospital, Residences,

Police Station, Fire Station,

Ambulance etc.)

Nearest Hospital MBMM Hospital, Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

Education facility Karakunnam, 6km, SW

Nearest Residence About 101m towards NW

Police Station Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

Fire Station Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

Ambulance Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

d. Distance from the site to the nearest As under:-

i. Water Bodies Muvattupuzha River, 4 km, W

Kaliyar River, 5 km, S

ii. Religious places like church, temple

mosque etc.

Church – St. Antony Church, Inchoor, 2 km, NW

Temple – Kalampoor Devi Temple, 4 km, S

Mosque – Juma Masjid, Myloor, 1.50 km, N

iii. Sensitive ecosystems like Wildlife

Sanctuaries, Reserve Forests,

Biosphere Reserves, Human

Inhabitation

Wildlife Sanctuaries - None within the study area

Forest : None within the study area

Human habitation : About 101m towards NW

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iv. Any electrical installations/ micro

Wave station/ Defense establishments

etc.

HT & LT Line --- available within 500m

Mobile tower – Kalamboor, 4 km, S

Defense Establishment – None within the area

a. Storage/ Safety of explosives Within the complex

b. Fire and safety precautions Within the complex

c. First Aid Within the complex

d. No. of laborers to be employed at a

time and their safety

24 persons

e. Access road and width to the plot 7 m., tarred road

f. Whether public or private & Ownership Private owned land

2. About the Mining Area

a. Total Reserve Mineable – 38,17,833 MT

Geological – 62,86,162 MT

b. Contour Map Ref. Annexure No. 6 (Page No. 84)

c. Sectional map showing overburdens

(Average)

Ref. Annexure No. 7 (Page No. 85)

d. Geology of the area (Secondary data) Ref. Environment Management Plan – Land Environment

(Page No. 215-261)

e. Hydrology indicating water bodies and

ground water conditions (secondary

data)

Ref. Environment Management Plan – Water Environment

(Page No. 215-261)

f. 500m radius map showing the

infrastructure

Ref. Annexure No. A (Page No. 256

g. Land use pattern As under:-

Sr. No.

Land Use Category Pre-Operational (Ha.)

Operational for next five years (Ha.)

Post Operational for life of mine (Ha.)

1 Top Soil Dump Nil

0.4800 0.4800

2 Over burden Nil

3 Excavation (Voids Only)

0.7406 5.9113

6.7064 ( 4.3245 ha. Reclaimed by plantation & 2.3819 ha.

Convert into pond)

4 Road 0.1419 0.1551 Nil

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5 Built Up Area Nil Nil Nil

6 Drainage Nil 0.0730 0.073

7 Green belt Nil 0.4012 0.4012

8 Undisturbed Area 6.7781 0.6400 0.00

Total 7.6606 7.6606 7.6606

Note :- 7.5 m barrier zone (0.8485 ha.) left outside also, which is own land. It will be used for green belt and drainage, also.

h. Baseline data of the environmental quality

parameters

Ref. E.M.P. – Baseline Environment Data

(Page No. 215-261)

i. Biodiversity of the area specifying endemic

and endangered species.

Ref. E.M.P. – Baseline Environment Data

(Page No. 215-261)

3. About the Mining Activities

a. Drawings indicating different facilities

including Reduced Level (RL)

Ref. Annexure No. 8 (Page No. 86)

b. Details of method of working with phasing

of activities, height and width of benches

The proposed mining operations will be carried out by

open cast semi-mechanized method. The salient features

of proposed mining method are:-

� The height and width of the bench will be maintained

at 5 m and 6 m respectively.

� The mining will be done from top to bottom by slicing

of 2.5 m thick.

� The exploitation of mineral is being done up to

40 m. MSL in conceptual phase.

� Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say

ultimate pit slope is proposed 45° from vertical.

� Haul road will be developed up to point of loading.

� Transportation of the mineral from pit-mouth to

destination will be by tippers /trucks (15T capacity).

c. Details of drilling, blasting explosives Ref. PFR Section 3.(v) (Page No. 34-36)

d. Transportation of material with route Ref. PFR Section 3.(vi) (Page No. 37-39 )

e. Details of over burden (OB) removal and

stacking

Ref. PFR Section 6.(ix) (Page No. 47)

f. Plan for managing storm water Ref. Environment Management Plan ( Page No. 215-261)

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g. Plan for power supply and water supply Power: - The total power requirement will be 75 kW,

which will be drawn from diesel engine.

Water: - The water required will be sourced from the well

water/ storm water pond.

h. Plan for labour and safety in the mining

area

Ref. Environment Management Plan ( Page No. 215-261)

i. Plan for managing dust, noise, silt and

other pollutants.


4. About the post mine plans

a. Plan for green belt and fencing Ref. Environment Management Plan ( Page No. 215-261)

b. Periodic monitoring of environmental

quality and management


c. Mine Closure Plan – Demolition of

structure, removal of deleterious material

and restoration of land for sustainable

practices

Ref. Page No. 246 of the application

5. About the Social Obligations

a. Mitigation measures to reduce hazardous

conditions and hardship to local

inhabitants


b. Addressing concerns of local inhabitants

like health, water, employment,

resettlement/ rehabilitation


c. Compensation for loss of land, crops and

other adverse impacts on account of

mining

No R & R issues;

Environment Management Plan ( Page No. 215-261)

d. Specific measures for Corporate Social

Responsibility with success indicators

Environment Management Plan ( Page No. 215-261)

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PROJECT : Masonry Stone Mine (Quarry project) PRE - FEASIBILTY REPORT

APPLICANT : Mr. P. K. PRASAD 26

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. Owner

October, 2016 Mr. P. K. PRASAD

QUARRY PROJECT OF

Mr. P. K. PRASAD

PROJECT FEASIBILITY REPORT

( PFR )

PROJECT SITE AT

SURVEY NOS. 396/1B2, 397/1-1, 396/1B2, 397/1-1, 397/1-1,

VARAPETTY VILLAGE & PANCHAYAT, KOTHAMANGALAM

TALUK, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT, KERALA




October, 2016 Mr. P. K. Prasad

INDEX S. No. Contents Page No.

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 29

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION 31

2.(i) Identification of project and project proponent 31

2.(ii) Brief description of the Nature of the project 31

2.(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the Country and or Region 32

2.(iv) Demand – Supply Gap 32

2.(v) Imports Vs. Indigenous Production 32

2.(vi) Export Possibility 32

2.(vii) Domestic / Export Markets 33

2.(viii) Employment generation (Direct & Indirect) due to the project 33

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 33

3.(i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects 33

3.(ii) Location (map showing General Location, Specific Location & Project boundary &

Project site layout) with coordinates

33

3.(iii) Details of Alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site,

particularly the environmental considerations

34

3.(iv) Size or magnitude of operation 34

3.(v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram / flow chart showing

the project layout, components of the project etc should be given)

34

3.(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final products, mode of transport of raw materials and financial provisions

37

3.(vii) Resource optimization / recycling and reuse envisaged in the project 40

3.(viii) Availability of water its source, energy / power requirement & source 40

3.(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their

management / disposal

41

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 42

4.(i) Connectivity 42

4.(ii) Land form, land use and land ownership 42

4.(iii) Topography (along with map) 43

4.(iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including area under CRZ)), shortest distances from the periphery of project.

43

4.(v) Existing Infrastructure 44

4.(vi) Soil Classification 44

4.(vii) Climatic Data 44

4.(viii) Social Infrastructure Available 44

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 45

5.(i) Planning Concept (Type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town & Country Planning / Development Authority Classification

45

5.(ii) Population Projection 45

5.(iii) Land Use Planning (Break-up along with green belt etc.) 45

5.(iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) 45





5.(v) Amenities / Facilities 46

6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 46

6.(i) Industrial Area (Processing Area) 46

6.(ii) Residential Area (Non-processing area) 46

6.(iii) Green belt 46

6.(iv) Social Infrastructure 46

6.(v) Connectivity (Traffic & Transportation Road / Rail etc.) 46

6.(vi) Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water) 47

6.(vii) Sewerage system 47

6.(viii) Industrial Waste Management 47

6.(ix) Solid Waste Management 47

6.(x) Power Requirement & Supply / Source 47

7.0 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R Plan) 47

7.(i) Policy to be adopted (Central / State) in respect of the project affected persons including home oustees, land oustees and landless

47

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES 48

8.(i) Likely date of start of production and likely date of completion (time schedule for the project will be given)

48

8.(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis of economic viability of project 48

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL 48

9.(i) Financial and Social Benefits with special emphasis on the benefits to the local people including tribal population

48

LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexure No. Particulars

1. Copy of Letter of Intent ( LOI ) / Mine Lease

2. Photographs of the Site

3. Route Map showing location of the project site

4. Google map showing location of the project site

5. Key map of the project site

6. Topographical Contour Map

7. Production & Development Plan

8. Surface cum Geological Plan

LIST OF TABLES

Table No. Particulars

1. List of employees

2. Size or magnitude of operation

3. List of equipments used

4. Year wise production details

5. Land use of lease area

6. Social infrastructure around the project site

7. Expected time schedule for the project

8. Estimated project cost and economic viability





1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The building Stone Quarry (Minor Mineral) project of Mr. P. K. Prasad is situated at

Survey Nos. 396/1B2, 397/1-1, 396/1B2, 397/1-1, 397/1-1, Varapetty Village &

Panchayat, Kothamangalam Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala in area 7.6606 hectares.

The project proponent possess Letter of Intent (LOI ) for the proposed mining & Mine

Leases for existing quarry project issued by Mining & Geology Department, Govt. of

Kerala and copy of the same is attached as Annexure No. 1.

Mining projects of minor minerals with area less than 50 ha. of mining lease are

categorized as category 'B'. As per O.M. dated 24/12/2013 by Ministry of Environment &

Forests, Govt. of India, all projects with mining area less than 25 hectares is classified as

Category B2.

The Eco-friendly Mining Plan prepared by an Indian Bureau of Mine (IBM) approved

Recognized Qualified Person (RQP) has been approved by Mining & Geology

Department, Govt. of Kerala. This Mining plan is based on the requirements under the

Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2015.

The land for the proposed quarry is a private owned land and the land is possessed in

the name of Mr. P. K. Prasad. The targeted production of mine will be 3,20,000 MTA.

The estimated project cost will be about Rs. 10 Crores. The expected life of mine

estimated will be about 12 years. The mining operation will be carried out by opencast

semi-mechanized method as per the approved Mining Plan.

1.1 SALIENT FEATURES & ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE PROJECT

Particulars Details

Geographical Location Latitude (N) 100 00’39.06” to 100 00’52.94” N

Longitude (E) 760 38’26.64” to 760 38’43.28” E

Total Mine Lease area 7.6606 hectare

Total area owned by the proponent 12.14 hectare

Current status of the quarry Existing Quarry Project

Local name of the project area Kakattor

Project Site Toposheet No. 58 B/12

Production 3,20,000 MTA

Geological Reserves 62,86,162 MT

Mineable Reserves 38,17,833 MT

Life of Mine 12 years

Estimated project cost Rs. 10 Crores

Man Power 24 Persons

Highest and lowest elevation 90m and 45m MSL

Land use Private owned land with rocky area





Nearest habitation About 101m towards NW

Nearest Town Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

Stone Crusher / M sand Available within the complex

Width of access road to the site 7m wide tarred road

Nearest Airport Kochi Intl. Airport, about 65 km, NW

Nearest Highway NH-49 (Kochi-Dhanushkodi road), 5 km, W

Nearest Railway Station Aluva Railway Station, about 45 km, NW

Power supply The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by Diesel Engine.

Water and its Source

The total water requirement is about 15 KLD in which 1 KLD is for domestic purpose which would be sourced from open well, 12 KLD for dust suppression in mine as well as ancillary unit and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and will be sourced from storm water pond

Nearest Hospital / dispensary MBMM Hospital, Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

Education facility Karakunnam, 6km, SW

Police Station Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

Fire Station Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

Ambulance Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

Church / temple / mosque Church – St. Antony Church, Inchoor, 2 km, NW Temple – Kalampoor Devi Temple, 4 km, S Mosque – Juma Masjid, Myloor, 1.50 km, N

Electrical installation like transformer

/HT or LT line

HT & LT Line – available within 500m

Mobile Towers Kalamboor, 4 km, S

Ecological sensitive zone (National

Park, Sanctuary, Habitat for Migratory

Birds, Tiger Reserve)

None within the study area (Thettakkad Bird Sanctuary, 20 km, NE)

Interstate Boundary None within the study area

Critically Polluted Area as identified

by CPCB

None within the study area

Defense installations None within the study area

Archeological Features None within the study area

Nearest Forests None within the study area

Nearest streams/ rivers/ water bodies

(from mine boundary)

Muvattupuzha River, 4 km, W


HLWG Report status Not falling in ESA





1.2 PRODUCTION & RESERVE

The estimated annual mining production will be 3,20,000 MTA and the mineable reserve

for the project is 38,17,833 MT. It is expected to employ about 24 persons in the mining

operation. The mined material will be transported to crusher located near the complex.

1.3 TOP SOIL & OVER BURDEN

A total quantity of 29,220 cu. m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining

operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped / stacked separately at

pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed

areas for plantation as part of eco-restoration.

About 52,415 cu. m. of overburden (OB) will be generated throughout the mine life. This

waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be

reutilized as soil base for plantation.

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.(i) IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT

The project is for obtaining Environment clearance for building stone mining project

(Minor Mineral Quarry). The quarry project is proposed by Mr. P. K. Prasad as Owner.

The lease area is private own land at Survey Nos. 396/1B2, 397/1-1, 396/1B2, 397/1-1,

397/1-1, Varapetty Village & Panchayat, Kothamangalam Taluk, Ernakulam District,

Kerala in area of 7.6606 hectares. The project proponent posses LOI for the proposed

quarry & leases for existing quarry issued by Mining & Geology Department, Govt. of

Kerala and copy of the same are attached at Annexure No. 1.

Name and

address of the

Applicant

: Mr. P.K. Prasad, Owner, “Parackal House”, North Mazhuvanoor P.O., Ernakulam District, Kerala-686669. Mobile No. 09447747315. E-mail :- [email protected]

2.(ii) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF THE PROJECT

Mr. P. K. Prasad proposes a building stone mine for dealing in mining and trading of

mineral. The main objective of the project is to carry the business of prospecting,

exploring, operating and working on quarries. The main market for mineral is in

Ernakulam District and other nearby districts in Kerala which are utilized it in

construction works of buildings and roads.





2.(iii) NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND OR

REGION

The major need of building stone is due to its high compressive strength and durability

(among the hardest, dimensional & structural stones), it can effectively withstand the

vagaries of nature. The mineral-rich colors and the hardness & density, makes it useful

for many applications. The proposed mining project will fulfill its end uses in buildings and

construction of roads, paving and many other exterior projects. It is also known as the

maintenance-free stone.

The main market for mineral is in Ernakulam & other nearby districts which are utilized in

construction works of buildings and roads.

The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas bring about gains in

gross domestic product, i.e. there is though a minor contribution by the proposed project

but will add to gains in G.D.P. (Gross Domestic Product). A total of 24 persons will be

employed in the mine. It will create employment (though marginally) for local population.

Applicant will pay royalty to Govt. of Kerala for the mineral produced from the mine,

direct and indirect taxes will be paid thereby contributing to the regional revenue. The

public revenue will further be put for infrastructural development and other sectors like

health, education and social welfare.

2.(iv) DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP

Masonry / Building Stone are an important component for the construction /

developmental work for all infrastructure development and building construction and

road construction activities. Demand of building stone shall be fulfilled by various end

users. During last few years, due to sudden increase in real estate activities and in

other infrastructural development activities, the demand of the building stone has further

enhanced the demand of building stone in the area. Therefore, there is a large

requirement of building stone in the project vicinity to meet the demand supply chain.

2.(v) IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION

Building stone product is an indigenous production. Therefore, this product is neither

exported nor imported.

2.(vi) EXPORT POSSIBILITY

The building stone is an indigenous product and hence there are no possibilities of

export.





2.(vii) DOMESTIC / EXPORT MARKETS

The rock produced from the quarry will be sent to the Crusher unit available within the

complex attached to the quarry. The aggregate produced will be sold to the contractors

and to the consumers which are finally consumed locally for road (PWD & Panchayat

roads, State Highway & National Highway) & building construction works. Fine Material

will be sold to the hollow block / solid block manufactures.

2.(viii) EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT

The total numbers of employees including skilled, semi skilled and un-skilled workers

for the quarry project is expected to be about 24 persons in which includes workers

for mine. The details of the employees / workers including their position in the

organization are also given below:-

Table 1: List of Employees and their Designations

Sr. No. NAME OF THE POST NOS.

1 Mines Manager / Asst. Mines Manager 1

2 Mines foreman 1

3 Other workers 22

TOTAL 24

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.(i) TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INTERDEPENDENT

PROJECTS.

This is a semi mechanized open cast stone mining project. Mineral will be used in the

construction works. Building construction and other infrastructural facilities are the areas,

where the material will be consumed. The quarry will be linked with a crusher unit

available within the complex. The fine mineral is sold to the vendors who manufacture

hollow block / solid block and hence they are interdependent projects attached to the

mining project.

3.(ii) LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION,

PROJECT BOUNDARY AND PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES

The proposed building stone quarry is in private owned land at Survey Nos. 396/1B2,

397/1-1, 396/1B2, 397/1-1, 397/1-1, Varapetty Village & Panchayat, Kothamangalam

Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala for area 7.6606 hectares. The geographical location

of the mine with respect to the boundary pillars of the lease area (extreme most points)

is given below:-





Latitude (N) 100 00’39.06” to 100 00’52.94” N

Longitude (E) 760 38’26.64” to 760 38’43.28” E

The photographs of the site will be taken from different locations and directions are

provided at Annexure No. 2. The route map showing location of the lease area is

provided at Annexure No. 3. The google map superimposed with project boundary

showing location of the lease area is provided at Annexure No. 4. The Key map of

the project site showing the location of quarry site is attached at Annexure No. 5.

The project site with boundary pillars and GPS Coordinates of the boundary pillars

are provided in Contour drawing attached at Annexure No. 6.

3.(iii) DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF

SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL

CONSIDERATIONS.

Quarrying activities are carried out based on local geology and availability of granite

building stone. The proposed site is a building stone quarry and mineral specific

hence no alternate site was examined. Moreover, the land is a private owned land

and hence no alternate site considered.

3.(iv) SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

The size and magnitude of the lease area is as given below:-

Table 2 : Size or Magnitude of operation

Sr. No. Particulars Details

1. Lease Area 7.6606 hectares

2. Mineable Reserve 38,17,833 MT

3. Annual Production 3,20,000 MTA

4. Mine Waste Top Soil (29,220 cu. m.) ; OB (52,415 cu. m)

5. Life of Mine About 12 years

6. Total Man Power (Nos.) About 24 persons

3.(v) PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM/

FLOW CHART SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT, COMPONENTS OF THE

PROJECT ETC.).

The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi-mechanized

method. The process flow diagram given below depicts the mining process:-





DESCRIPTION OF MINING OPERATIONS ( MANUFACTURING PROCESS)

PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING

It is proposed to undertake Open Cast Semi-Mechanized Mining which includes blasting,

loading, transportation of rubble and dispatch to the crusher. The surface cum geological

plan showing the mining steps is attached.

OPEN CAST MINING

In the open cast mining, the bench height and width will be maintained at 5 to 6 m

respectively. Excavated material is transported to the crusher unit located near the

complex for further processing.

SALIENT FEATURES OF MINING METHOD

The salient features of proposed mining method are given below.

• The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 5 m and 6 m respectively.

• The mining will be done from top to bottom by slicing of 2.5 m thick.

• The exploitation of mineral is being done from 90 m to 40m MSL in conceptual phase.

• Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed 45°

from vertical.

• Haul road will be developed up to point of loading.

Cutting & Clearing of Shrubs / Trees

Removal & Stacking of Top soil & Overburden

Excavation by Drilling & Blasting

Rock Breaking & Transportation to Crusher

Crushing in Crusher

Segregation & Stacking

Dispatch to the end user





• Transportation of the mineral from pit-mouth to crusher and then to the destination /

market will be by tippers / trucks (15T capacity).

EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

The details of equipments proposed to be used in mining operation are listed below:-

Table 3 : List of equipments used

Sr. No. Machine Type Required No. of M/c Size/Capacity

1. Back Hoe 2 0.9 m3

2. Rock Breaker 1 --

3. Tippers/Trucks 2 15T

4. Jack hammer 3 32 mm

5. DG set 1 125 kVA

DRILLING

The excavation of mineral is proposed by excavators. The mineral is fractured and easily

exploitable by rock breakers and excavators. The hard strata are proposed to excavate

after drilling and blasting.

BLASTING

The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per Minor

Mineral Regulation Act, 1961 (MMR) and with the permission of Director General of

Mines & Safety (DGMS).

In this area for fragmentation of granite the blasting will be conducted. Multiple blast

holes of 1.0 to 1.5 m depth will be drilled with the help of 32 mm drill rod, Jack Hammer

and Air Compressor of 100 cfm capacity.

It is estimated about 250g of explosives per hole is required. About 58 holes per blast

are proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about 14.5 kg/ blast/day.

EXPLOSIVE USED

Only class 2 and class 6 explosive is proposed for use as given below:-

Booster (20%) Slurry explosive

Explosive

(Column charge) (80%)

Nitrate Fuel oil (NFO).

The NFO mixture can be readily produced at a site by

mixing nitrate (94.5 %) with diesel oil (5.5 %).

Initiator Electric detonators

STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVE

The magazine (explosive storage area) exists within the complex.





3.(vi) RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE, MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCT/S, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF

RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT

No raw material will be required for mining of Masonry / building stone. The final

product will be sent to consumer based on their demand. The mode of transportation

of raw material and finished product will be by road only. Tippers/ trucks will be used

for transportation to the end users.

MINERAL RESERVES

The mineable reserves are arrived after deducting the reserves locked in mines safety

(blocked reserve) slope along with boundary in compliance with mineral concession

rules. The quantity of such kind of reserves is arrived as follows.

BLOCKED RESERVE MINEABLE RESERVE

SECTION A-A'

BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON

75 0 169 2.5 0 75 15 169 2.5 6337.5

70 34 169 2.5 14365 70 55 169 2.5 23237.5

65 69 169 2.5 29152.5 65 92 169 2.5 38870

60 103 169 2.5 43517.5 60 132 169 2.5 55770

55 169 169 2.5 71402.5 55 108 169 2.5 45630

Sub Total 158437.5 Sub Total 169845


SECTION B-B'


80 0 65 2.5 0 80 660 65 2.5 107250

75 25 65 2.5 4062.5 75 790 65 2.5 128375

70 200 65 2.5 32500 70 754 65 2.5 122525

65 329 65 2.5 53462.5 65 573 65 2.5 93112.5

60 426 65 2.5 69225 60 510 65 2.5 82875

55 523 65 2.5 84987.5 55 440 65 2.5 71500

50 577 65 2.5 93762.5 50 419 65 2.5 68087.5

45 602 65 2.5 97825 45 441 65 2.5 71662.5

40 652 65 2.5 105950 40 391 65 2.5 63537.5

Sub Total 541775 Sub Total 808925





SECTION C-C'


85 0 85 2.5 0 85 113 85 2.5 24012.5

80 29 85 2.5 6162.5 80 148 85 2.5 31450

75 58 85 2.5 12325 75 191 85 2.5 40587.5

70 86 85 2.5 18275 70 233 85 2.5 49512.5

65 116 85 2.5 24650 65 270 85 2.5 57375

60 144 85 2.5 30600 60 303 85 2.5 64387.5

55 174 85 2.5 36975 55 332 85 2.5 70550

50 203 85 2.5 43137.5 50 368 85 2.5 78200

45 231 85 2.5 49087.5 45 412 85 2.5 87550

40 327 85 2.5 69487.5 40 317 85 2.5 67362.5

Sub Total 290700 Sub Total 570987.5

SECTION D-D'


80 0 135 2.5 0 80 449 135 2.5 151537.5

75 26 135 2.5 8775 75 568 135 2.5 191700

70 53 135 2.5 17887.5 70 629 135 2.5 212287.5

65 122 135 2.5 41175 65 697 135 2.5 235237.5

60 271 135 2.5 91462.5 60 599 135 2.5 202162.5

55 380 135 2.5 128250 55 546 135 2.5 184275

50 487 135 2.5 164362.5 50 495 135 2.5 167062.5

45 539 135 2.5 181912.5 45 443 135 2.5 149512.5

40 590 135 2.5 199125 40 392 135 2.5 132300



SECTION E-E'


65 28 100 2.5 7000 65 339 100 2.5 84750

60 55 100 2.5 13750 60 390 100 2.5 97500

55 82 100 2.5 20500 55 449 100 2.5 112250

50 110 100 2.5 27500 50 519 100 2.5 129750

45 164 100 2.5 41000 45 463 100 2.5 115750

40 210 100 2.5 52500 40 408 100 2.5 102000


Grand Total 1986113 Grand Total 3817833





Summarize Reserves (in MT)

Geological reserve (A) 62,86,162

Mineral reserve blocked in 7.5 m buffer zone (B) 1,72,875

Mineral reserve already excavated(C) 3,09,341

Mineral reserve blocked in benches (D) 19,86,113

Mineral reserve = A- (B+C+D) i.e. (6286162 - 2468329) 38,17,833

YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS

The applicant is proposed to produce building stone working for period of about 12 years

with a production of 3,20,000 MTA. The details of year wise production of the project is

given in Table below.:-

Table 4 : Year wise production of building stone

Year Bench Minerals (MT)

I 90-75 3,20,000

II 75 3,20,000

III 75-70 3,20,000

IV 70-65 3,20,000

V 65-60 3,20,000

VI 60 3,20,000

VII 60-55 3,20,000

VIII 55 3,20,000

IX 55-50 3,20,000

X 50-45 3,20,000

XI 45-40 3,20,000

XII 40 2,97,833

TOTAL 38,17,833

MINERAL TRANSPORTATION

Loading of mineral from the quarry will be done by excavator and will be sent to the

crushing unit near the complex. Trucks / Tippers of 15 MT will be used for

transportation of mineral from mine site to the crusher. It is expected that 71 trips will

be required on daily basis. For this, movement of truck per hour will be 8-9 only.

Thus, the impact due to movement of trucks from mine will be marginal and well

within the carrying capacity of the roads.





3.(vii) RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE

PROJECT

Mineral will be utilized and sent for use to different end users for road and building

construction works. It is estimated that around 29,220 cu. m. of top soil will be

generated from the proposed project site, which will be properly stacked and will be

utilized for eco-restoration over the reclaimed areas in the post mine closure phase.

Also it is estimated that around 52,415 cu. m. of over burden is generated which will

be utilized in developing internal roads and at the end use the same will be used as

soil base for reclamation.

It is proposed to construct a storm water collection pond and de-siltation unit in the

lowest contour of the plot. The water requirement for sprinkling on sources of dust

emission, roads and for landscaping purposes can be met from the stored rain water

pond and thereby conserve the fresh water.

3.(viii) AVAILABILITY OF WATER ITS SOURCE, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT

AND SOURCE

WATER

The total water requirement for the proposed mining activity is 15 KLD. The detailed

breakup of the same is given below:-

S. No. Particulars Quantity (KLD) Source

1. Domestic purpose (mine and ancillary) 1 Open well

2. Dust Suppression / Water sprinkling at mine

and ancillary units

12 Storm water pond

of 10,000 KL 3. Green belt / Plantation 2

Total 15

The water required will be sourced from the storm water reservoir. However, the

drinking water will be sourced from the open well and which will be treated /

disinfected before consumption. It is proposed to collect the storm water into the

Holding/ Siltation Tank by constructing appropriate channels all around the foot of hill

(garland drains). The channels will be constructed with intermediate check dams/silt

traps to prevent soil erosion. The sizing of the channels will be 1m x 1m.

The daily water balance diagram of the unit is given below:-





POWER

The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by

Diesel Engine. The source of electricity for domestic consumption within the quarry

site is from the supply of Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).

3.(ix) QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME

FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT / DISPOSAL.

SOLID WASTE: It is estimated that around 29,220 cu. m. of top soil and 52,415 cu.

m. of over burden (OB) will be generated from the proposed mining operation and

which will be properly stacked.

LIQUID WASTE:

Domestic Sewage : The sewage to a tune of 0.80 KLD generated from the mine office.

3.(x) SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF THE FEASIBILITY DRAWING WHICH GIVE

INFORMATION OF EIA PURPOSE.

Not Applicable





4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.(i) CONNECTIVITY

S. No. Particulars Distance & Direction

1. Nearest town Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

2. Connecting Road 7m wide road

3. Nearest Airport Kochi Intl. Airport, about 65 km, NW

4. Nearest Highway NH-49 (Kochi-Dhanushkodi road), 5 km, W

5. Nearest Railway Station Aluva Railway Station, about 45 km, NW

4.(ii) LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP

LANDFORM

The proposed building stone mine is covering an area of 7.6606 ha. The lease area

is private own land. The lease area is devoid of any transmission lines, streams /

nallahs, forests, habitation, etc.

LAND USE

The land use pattern of the existing and proposed mining project is given below:

Table 5 : Land Use Details of project area

Sr. No.

Land Use Category

Pre-Operational

(Ha.)

Operational for next five years

(Ha.)

Post Operational for life of

mine (Ha.)

1 Top Soil Dump Nil 0.4800 0.4800

2 Over burden Nil

3 Excavation (Voids Only)

0.7406 5.9113

6.7064 ( 4.3245 ha. Reclaimed by plantation & 2.3819 ha. Convert into pond)

4 Road 0.1419 0.1551 Nil

5 Built Up Area Nil Nil Nil

6 Drainage Nil 0.0730 0.073

7 Green belt Nil 0.4012 0.4012

8 Undisturbed Area 6.7781 0.6400 0.00

Total 7.6606 7.6606 7.6606

Note :- 7.5 m barrier zone (0.8485 ha.) left outside also, which is own land. It will be used for green belt and drainage.

LAND OWNERSHIP

The land as per revenue records is a private own land and the site is rocky land with

rubber tree plantation and other native species.





4.(iii) TOPOGRAPHY (ALONG WITH MAP)

Part of the proposed land is rocky area and there is no vegetation in that area. The

remaining land in the proposed land is mostly covered with native trees, shrubs,

herbs, grass, climbers, bushes etc. The topography of the lease area is hilly terrain.

The highest elevation of the lease area is 90 m MSL and lowest is 45 m MSL. As the

proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of lease area is towards NW. No habitants

are located in the lease area. The topographical contour map of the project site is

attached at Annexure No. 6.

4.(iv) EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN (AGRICULTURE, NON-AGRICULTURE,

FOREST, WATER BODIES (INCLUDING AREA UNDER CRZ)), SHORTEST

DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO THE 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.

Land Use Pattern:

The lease area is situated at Survey Nos. 396/1B2, 397/1-1, 396/1B2, 397/1-1,

397/1-1, Varapetty Village & Panchayat, Kothamangalam Taluk, Ernakulam District,

Kerala in area of 7.6606 hectares. The land use pattern of site is provided at Table

No. 5 above.

DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO THE PERIPHERY OF

THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE

AREAS, WATER BODIES, NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREAS, CRZ AREA ETC.

Particulars Name & Distance to quarry site

Ecological sensitive zone (National Park, Sanctuary,

Habitat for Migratory Birds, Tiger Reserve)

None within the study area

Critically Polluted Area as identified by CPCB None within the study area

Defense installations None within the study area

Archeological Features None within the study area

Nearest Forests None within the study area

Nearest streams/ rivers/ water bodies Muvattupuzha River, 4 km, W


Notified Industrial Area None within the study area

CRZ Area Not in CRZ Area





4.(v) EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

The existing infrastructure around the project site includes tarred roads, electricity

supply from Kerala Electricity Board, water supply from Kerala Water Authority /

Panchayat supply, storm water drains along the roads.

4.(vi) SOIL CLASSIFICATION

Main rock type in the study area is charnockite granite. At places where they are

exposed, the charnockite granite is medium to coarse grained with dark grey quartz.

4.(vii) CLIMATIC DATA

Based on the Climate Zone Map of India by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE),

Ernakulam district experiences warm humid type of climate. Further, the climatological

data was referred from the nearest IMD Station and from CGWB district booklet.

The district has more or less the same climatic conditions prevalent elsewhere in the

State viz. dry season from December to February and hot season from March to

May, the South-West monsoon from June to September and the North East monsoon

from October to December. The average temperature is 32°C and the average

relative humidity is 75% recorded. The normal rainfall of the district is 3359 mm. Out

of this, major rainfall contribution is from SW monsoon followed by the NE. The South

West monsoon is usually very heavy and nearly 73.5% of the rainfall is received

during this season. NE monsoon contributes nearly 16.4% and March to May

summer rain contributes nearly 9.9% and the balance 0.2% is accounted for January

and February months.

(Source: Central Ground Water Information Booklet )

4.(viii) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE

Table 6 : Social Infrastructure Details

S. No. Particulars Name, Distance & Direction from the quarry site

1. Land use Private own Land with rocky land

2. Nearest habitation About 101m towards NW

3. Nearest Town Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

4. Width of access road to site 7m wide road

5. Nearest Airport Kochi Intl. Airport, about 65 km, NW

6. Nearest Highway NH-49 (Kochi-Dhanushkodi road), 5 km, W

7. Nearest Railway Station Aluva Railway Station, about 45 km, NW

8. Power supply The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by Diesel Engine.





9. Nearest Hospital / dispensary MBMM Hospital, Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

10. Education facility Karakunnam, 6km, SW

11. Police Station Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

12. Fire Station Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

13. Ambulance Kothamangalam, 8 km, NW

14. Church / temple / mosque Church – St. Antony Church, Inchoor, 2 km, NW Temple – Kalampoor Devi Temple, 4 km, S Mosque – Juma Masjid, Myloor, 1.50 km, N

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF

5.(i) PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION ETC.) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING / DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION.

The mining will be done by open cast semi-mechanized method of mining. The bench

height and width will be maintained 5 to 6 mtr. Excavated material is transported to the

crusher unit available within the complex for further processing. The proposed mine will

have capacity to produce 3,20,000 MTA of building stone. It will be used for construction

of buildings & roads. Mineral will be transported by trucks / tippers to the end users. The

production and development plan of the project is attached as Annexure No. 7.

5.(ii) POPULATION PROJECTION

About 24 persons of employees proposed for the quarrying operation. Most of the

person will be sourced from neighboring villages. Thus there will be no increase in

population due to the project.

5.(iii) LAND USE PLANNING (BREAKUP ALONG WITH GREEN BELT ETC.)

The land use plan including the breakup along with green belt development area is

provided at Table No. 4 above.

5.(iv) ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL)

The mine site has its own approach road and well connected to the nearest public

road / highway, which will help in commutation of workers and transportation of

minerals. As such there is no major infrastructure facilities planned in this project and

does not call for importance. The main mining site and secondary access road will be

kept in a sufficient condition to allow access.

On the basis of the site visit, the infrastructure demand in the nearby villages will be

assessed on the basis of need and priority. Job opportunities are limited and newer

avenues of skill development for income generation are required.





5.(v) AMENITIES/ FACILITIES

Following facilities are provided for the smooth working of the mine:-

� Mine office / Site office

� Magazine area for storage of explosive

� Parking area for vehicles

� Storm water collection pond

� Canteen / Mess for workers

� Accommodation for workers

� First aid room

� Store facility

� Toilet facility

� Drinking water facilities

� Rest shelters: Rest shelter room is provided to take lunch and rest for the mine workers.

6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.(i) INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA)

The project site area is not located in an industrial area. The project is a mining project

and is site specific.

6.(ii) RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA)

As the local person will be given priority in employment, no permanent residential area /

housing is proposed only labour sheds are provided within the complex.

6.(iii) GREEN BELT

The year wise programme of eco-restoration for the life of mine will be made and

about 5,900 trees will be planted in an area of 5.927 ha. The details of eco

restoration and green belt development plan are provided in Environment

Management Plan (EMP) attached with this report.

6.(iv) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The Social Infrastructure facility available around the site is provided at Table No. 6.

6.(v) CONNECTIVITY (TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ROAD / RAIL / METRO /

WATER WAYS ETC.) The site is very well connected by road network to the mine, district headquarter and to

the nearest towns. The area is self sufficient to cater the needs of the project.





6.(vi) DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE AND SUPPLY OF WATER)

The water required for the project will be sourced from the storm water reservoir and

from well. The drinking water to a tune of 1 KLD will be sourced from the open well

which will be treated / disinfected before consumption.

6.(vii) SEWERAGE SYSTEM

The sewage to a tune of 0.80 KL will be generated daily from the mine office will be

diverted to the septic tank followed by soak pit.

6.(viii) INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

There will be no industrial waste generation due to proposed project.

6.(ix) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

(i) Topsoil Management

A total quantity of 29,220 cu. m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining

operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped / stacked separately at

pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed

areas for plantation as part of eco-restoration. Precautions will be taken to limit the

height of the topsoil dump / stacked to 5 to 6 meters in order to preserve its fertility and

shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by planting fodder

grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage.

(ii) Overburden Management

About 52,415 cu. m of overburden (OB) will be generated throughout the mine life. This

waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be

reutilized as soil base for plantation.

6.(x) POWER REQUIREMENT AND SUPPLY / SOURCE

The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by

Diesel Engine. The domestic supply will be met from the supply of Kerala State

Electricity Board (KSEB).

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)

7.(i) 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)

The proposed site is private own land and hence there is no rehabilitation and

resettlement. It is a small quarry project and there is no habitation in the lease area,

therefore rehabilitation & resettlement plan is not required / applicable for this project.





8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES

8.(i) LIKELY DATE OF START OF PRODUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION

(TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN).

Table 7 : Expected Time Schedule for the Project

S. No. Particulars Time Schedule (in month)* Remark If any

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

1. Environmental Clearance

2. Consent To Establish Project Establishment Period

3. Consent To Operate Production Start Period

*Time line may vary; subjected to rules & regulation / & other unforeseen circumstances

8.(ii) ESTIMATED PROJECT COST ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC

VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT

The proposed project cost will be about Rs. 10 Crores .

Table 8 : Estimated Project Cost and Economic Viability

S. No. Particulars Details

1. Quarrying Cost Rs. 200 /- Per Ton

2. Transportation with Crushing cost Rs. 250/- Per Ton

3. Royalty & Other Expenses Rs. 100/- Per Ton

4. Total Cost of Production Rs. 550/- Per Ton

5. Selling Price Rs. 650/- Per Ton

6. Gross Profit Rs. 100/- Per Ton

7. Gross Profit / Annum ( 3,20,000 Tons x Rs. 100/- ) Rs. 3,20,00,000/- Per Annum

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

9.(i) FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE

BENEFITS TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE INCLUDING TRIBAL POPULATION, IF ANY, IN

THE AREA.

No tribal population is residing in the study area. There will be social benefits from the

mining operations. The core benefit of the proposed quarry project is the availability of

Masonry building stone for construction industries. A detailed study on social status of

the project site surroundings & need base study on proposed CSR activities were carried

out and the details are provided in attached Environment Management Plan.

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ROUTE MAP – QUARRY SITE OF Mr. P.K. PRASAD

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GOOGLE MAP – QUARRY SITE OF Mr. P.K. PRASAD

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KEY MAP – QUARRY SITE OF Mr. P.K. PRASADAnnexure No. 5

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Year Bench Minerals (MT)

I 90-75 3,20,000

II 75 3,20,000

III 75-70 3,20,000

IV 70-65 3,20,000

V 65-60 3,20,000

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