“GREEN GRANITE QUARRY”QL No. 661 EXTENT : 3-00 ACRES,
SITUATED IN SY. No. 04
OF THAMBALAHALLI VILLAGE,
SIDLAGHATTA TALUK,
CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT,
KARNATAKA.
PROJECT PROPONENT:
M/s. MUKUND STONE (P) LTD,No.55, ROAD No.3,
JIGANI INDUSTRIAL AREA,ANEKAL, BENGALURU-560105.
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PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT & EMP OF GREEN GRANITE QUARRYING AREA OF
M/S. MUKUND STONE (P) LTD., OVER AN EXTENT OF 3-00 ACRES, SITUATED IN SY. NO. 04 OF
THAMBALAHALLI VILLAGE, SIDLAGHATTA TALUK & CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT.
INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACK GROUND INFORMATION
The Quarry Lease for Green Granite in the Name of Lessee M/s. Mukund Stone Pvt. Ltd, in Sy. No. 04
of Thambalahalli Village of Sidlaghatta Taluk, Chikkaballapura District, is granted by the Department
of Mines & Geology, Government of Karnataka over an extent of 3-00 acres as Q.L. No. 661 for a
period of Twenty years w.e.f. 28.06.2004. The lease period expires on 27.06.2024. The Copy of the
Quarry lease deed is enclosed.
The subject quarrying area is Govt Gomala lands and does not belongs to forest land and not reserved
for any other purpose, copy of RTC is furnished. The subject area is not fit for agriculture and is away
from public properties there is no objection of the Public or any litigation.
The Quarrying plan was approved by DMG under Rule of KMMC 1994 & 1999 for the production
capacity of 6,073 cubic meters/Annum vide letter dated 14/11/2014. Subsequently the “Modified
Quarrying Plan” is prepared under Rule 8G of “Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession (Amendment)
Rules-2016. In the view of the recovery factor vide approved letter dated 4/9/2017.
The applicants intends to continue the Quarrying & supply of the Green Granite to Domestic industries
which is found to have use for monuments, flooring slabs/tiles, Kitchen articles, sculptures & export.
The area is found to have prominent exposures of Green Granite covering most of the Quarry Lease
area. Detailed study of the area has been done by the applicant by sampling exposed blocks of Green
Granites and depth of the existing working pit. In view of the proposal for development and production
of Green Granites, the Lessee intends to go for maximum saleable production of 3,960 cubic
meters/annum of Granite by carrying out medium scale quarrying/mining by engaging both manual &
machineries i.e. Semi-mechanized Open cast method of quarrying/mining.
The ‘Modified Quarrying Plan’ is prepared with main emphasis on Systematic Method of working with
an aim to ensure systematic development & conservation of granite deposits as per Rule 8M and
protection of environment in accordance with Rule 8U of “Karnataka Minor Mineral
Concession(Amendment) Rules-2016.
Present Proposal:
The present proposal is submitted to the District level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority,
notified by Ministry of Environment & Forests under the EIA Notification-2006 as per the Orders of the
Honorable Supreme Court dated 27.02.2012 directing that areas of minor minerals including their
renewal for an area of less than 5 Ha be granted/renewed after getting Environmental Clearance from
MOEF.
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Need for the project:
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.
Based on the demand of Granite, the proponent intends to produce the required quantum of
Ornamental Stone (Green Granite) for domestic & international market. As per EIA notification 2006
project proponent is submitting the proposal to get Clearance for production capacity of 3,960 Cubic
Meters/annum of Green Granite blocks from District Level Environmental Appraisal
Committee/District level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority of Karnataka constituted by
MoEF, GOI for the purpose of meeting the compliance of KMMC Rules-2015 amended as required by
the State Government. The extent of the area is small and shall be worked by semi-mechanized
method of working.
Employment Potential:
The proposed Manpower is around 28 including part time Technical & Professional competent staff
experienced in Mining & allied activities. The employees will be assigned job relating to the handling
of the granite and waste & others routine works in the Quarry. The Quarry shall provide direct & indirect
employment for 40 people. The working hours at the quarry will be 8 hours/day for 300 days/year.
SL NO DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION IN NO'S
1 Mining Engineer cum Manager Mining Engineer/ Competent Survey Certificate 1
2 Geologist(part time) M.Sc., Geology 1
3 Foreman Dip. in Mining/Foreman Certificate 1
4 Mine Supervisor Semi Skilled 1
5 Office clerk S.S.L.C Skilled 1
6 Helpers Semi Skilled 1
7 Labors for Production of work Semi Skilled 10
8 Labours for Production work Highly - Skilled 12
Total 28
Note: Appointments of experienced & qualified statutory staff shall be in accordance with rules and
necessary permission shall be obtained for exemptions if any or appointments on part time basis
based on the small scale production activities.
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2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The site is geographically located between North Latitude N 13°32’08.8” to 13°32’12.3” and East
Longitude E 77°50’17.1” to 77°50’21.7”. The project site and buffer zone falls in the Survey of India
Toposheet No. 57G/14. The field studies it is observed that the Quarry lease area is falling in
Government Gomala lands, i.e. non forest lands. The area in essence consists of small Green Granite
ridges. The height of the mounds/hill ranges from 860m to 936m above MSL. The highest elevation is
920m and lowest elevation is 890m (pit bottom) above MSL. The subject area falls within this region
confining to a part of Thambalahalli Village.
The Other details are given below:
Top sheet No. 57G/14.
Quarry Lease No. Q.L. No. 661 for a period of Twenty years w.e.f. 28.06.2004 to
27.06.2024.
Latitudes N 13°32’08.8” to 13°32’12.3”
Longitudes E 77°50’17.1” to 77°50’21.7”
Elevation 920m to 890m above MSL
Survey No. & Villages Sy. No. 04 of Thambalahalli Village
Taluk & District Sidlaghatta Taluk & Chikkaballapura District.
Extent Area 3-00 Acres
Type of Land Govt Gomala Land
Road Connectivity Onturu-Nallarallahalli road is 400 meters towards Southeastern side
from the quarry lease area.
Nearest Railway station Chikkaballapura Railway Station (Bengaluru-Chintamani broad gauge
railway line) is 16 Kms from the quarry lease area.
Method of Quarry Semi Mechanized Opencast quarrying (Category – B2)
Geology of the Area
The quarry lease area is composed of Green Granites of about 40% and remaining about 60% is of
gneiss. The granites, fine to medium grained igneous rock of even texture and light color, composed
chiefly of quartz and feldspars. It usually contains small quantities of mica or hornblende, and minor
accessory minerals may be present. Depending on the feldspar present, granite may be green, dark
gray, or light gray. It is commonly believed to have solidified from molten rock (called magma) under
pressure. Origins of granites are formed from magma. Granitic magma has many potential origins but
it must intrude other rocks. Most granite intrusions are emplaced at depth within the crust, usually
greater than 1.5 kilometers and up to 50 km depth within thick continental crust. The Green Granites
and soil cover in the rock units as exposed in the quarry lease area can be made out from the map.
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Topography:
A view at a Topo sheet No. 57G/14 following topographic features can be observed.
The Quarry area is a Govt Gomala Lands.
Topographically the area in essence consists of small Green Granite ridges.
No major roads pass through the quarrying area.
No human settlements within or in the vicinity of the quarry area.
The nearest villages are Onturu & Nallarhalli is about 500m from quarry lease area.
The drainage pattern of the buffer zone is dendritic to sub-dentritic in nature. No
perennial nallahs or streams are seen within the quarry area.
The highest elevation of the quarry is 920m and lowest elevation is 890m (pit bottom)
above the MSL.
Exploration & Reserves
Reserves: The following Parameters for reserve estimations of the Ornamental Stone (Green Granite)
deposit:
1) The entire quarry lease block is geologically mapped. The exposed dimensions of the Green Granite
bodies have been measured after digitizing the map on GIS format using Auto-CAD software.
2) The influence along the strike, for each cross section has been taken as half the distance from the
cross section on one side & up to the demarked limit of the Green granite/ore zone on the other side.
The shape, size & depth extension of the green granite/ore body as inferred in the cross section have
been considered for reserve estimation.
3) The limiting reserves based on the existing outcrops of Green Granite boulders & sheets maximum
height (dimensions) and from existing outcrops edge of general ground level 890m is taken for proved
category, further below of 5mts each is considered for probable category reserves and remaining
under resources (possible) category, basis being the indications observed in the surrounding area
outcrops of Green Granite.
4) For the Green Granite reserves is calculated on the basis of the outcrops of Green Granite boulders
sheets maximum height (dimensions). The conventional methods the total sectional area in square
meters, Influence in meters and recovery factor (Quantity=A X Influence X recovery factor). The Good
Grade Green granite recovery is about 30% and Green Granites with Fractures & defective material
recovery about 20% and waste is about 50%.
5) RF (Recovery factor) test were conducted on the Green Granite in the field by the applicant and the
results are as follows. The Recovery factor is 30% for Good Grade Green Granite per cubic meters and
20% for Green Granite with Fractures & defective material.
6) The cut-off blocks has been considered as follows: - The cut-off blocks consider for Green granites is
0.3m3 blocks and above.
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Photographs of the quarry area enclosed.
The Reserves are estimated by Cross sectional method. Total estimated Mineable reserves are 23,650
Cum of Green Granite & total Geological reserves is 56,875 Cum. of Green Granite the life of the mine is
calculated as 6 years.
Based on the geological map and cross sections and recovery parameters Highlighted above, the
different categories of reserves are given below:
GEOLOGICAL RESERVES & GRADE (Quantity in Cubic Meters)
Sl.
No. Category of Reserves
Good Grade
Green Granite
Green Granite with
Fracture/defects and un-
sized Green Granite
Grade of
Green granites
1 Proved reserves 19,305 12,870
Green to Dark
Green colour.
2 Probable reserves 7,410 4,940
3 Possible(Resources) 7,410 4,940
Grand Total 34,125 22,750
MINEABLE RESERVES & GRADE
The total mineable reserve of Green Granite is 23,650 Cubic meters, the different categories of
reserves is as follows;
(Quantity in Cubic Meters)
Sl.
No. Category of Reserves
Good Grade
Green Granite
Green Granite with
Fracture/defects and un-
sized Green Granite
Grade of
Green granites
1 Proved reserves (111) 11,385 7,590 Green to Dark
Green colour. 2 Probable reserves (122) 2,805 1,870
Grand Total 14,190 9,460
Production & Development
The Proposed Production, Overburden of the Plan period is 19,800 cubic meters (Good grade is
11,880 Cum & Fracture & defective un-sized is 7,920 Cum) 54,450 Cubic meters respectively &
Waste is about 19,800 cubic meters the detailed below:
PROPOSED PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT DETAILS: (Quantity in Cubic meters)
Year
Co-
Ordinates
With Rl
In Mtrs
Over
Burden/
Side
burden
Rom
Volume
Good
Grade
Green
Granite
(30%of
ROM)
Green Granite with
Fracture & other
defects and un-
sized
(Khandas)
(20%of ROM)
Total
Production
Waste
(50% of
ROM)
Ore to
waste
Ratio
1st E17-E130,
N33-N102,
922m-
885mRL
16,775 7,920 2,376 1,584 3,960 3,960 1:5.24
2nd 825 7,920 2,376 1,584 3,960 3,960 1:1.20
3rd 22,275 7,920 2,376 1,584 3,960 3,960 1:6.62
4th 10,725 7,920 2,376 1,584 3,960 3,960 1:3.70
5th 3,850 7,920 2,376 1,584 3,960 3,960 1:1.97
Total 54,450 39,600 11,880 7,920 19,800 19,800 1:3.75
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Method of Quarry
Green granite quarry work in the subject area is existing working quarry. The proposed method of
working during the present Plan Period is by Semi-Mechanized opencast quarrying. Considering the
technical parameters like surface topography, quality variations, geo-technical aspects, required rate
of production & available resources etc, it is proposed to work this deposit by adopting 4 m bench
height and with an ultimate pit slope of 45°. Only Jack Hammer drilling is required & there is no
requirement of blasting for quarrying of the blocks. The bench height and the width will be maintained
as specified by DGMS. The width of the working benches shall not be less than the height. The Quarry
layout plan indicates the workings, site for disposal of waste. Overburden etc., as shown in Year wise
Production & Development Plan. The Plan showing the position of workings, proposed extensions,
bench parameters, pit configuration at the end of Plan Period is indicated in production &
Development plans & the Conceptual Plan.
The primary block size should be around 10mx 6m x 2m to 6m x2mX2m. The primary block will be
observed carefully on six faces for defects, shape and size. Later it will be cut in to secondary blocks
with the help of jackhammer drilling and wedge cutting to various sizes of 3 x 2 x 2m to 1.6 x 1.2 x 0.6
m depending on primary block size. While cutting primary block in to secondary blocks some under
size blocks or defective material or shapeless blocks will generate. This type of unmarketable material
will be treated as waste and this waste material will be shifted to dump yard with the help of excavator
and tippers. The secondary blocks will be shifted to stockyard by tippers and then these blocks will be
dressed to perfect sizes before transportation to market. The undulating faces of secondary blocks will
be dressed with the help of jackhammer drilling and wedge cutting.
Due care will be taken in designing the benches by straightening & advancing the benches for
effective and economical operation of the quarry. Since the ground water table is much below and the
rainfall is not very high during monsoon, drainage of water inside the pit will not pose problem.
Thus as discussed above, the system of working shall be (1) by formation of benches. (2) Such
benches in granite and overburden including weathered granite shall be formed separately and kept
sufficiently in advance so that their working does not interfere with the working of the granite.
Loading and Hauling: Loading of the Green granite blocks will be done mechanically to
tippers/dumper of 10 tons capacity and transported from the quarry to the Stack yard and mineral
rejection/waste will also be handled mechanically; the rejects/waste will be dumped separately.
Proposed rejection dump is away from the working pit. In the quarry the road will be maintained with 1
in 16 gradients. Sufficient number of bunds and parapet walls will be made all along the quarry
haulage roads wherever necessary in order to maintain safe working conditions. The likely grade of the
recoverable green granite blocks would be 0.30 meters and above.
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(1) Drilling Machine’s
Type No’s Dia. of hole
(mm) Size/capacity Make Motive Power H.P
Compressor 1 - - Atlas Copco Diesel 180
Jack
Hammer 3 33 10feet-20feet Atlas Copco - -
(2) Loading & Cutting Equipment
Type No’s Bucket capacity
in Cu.m. Make Motive Power H.P
Hydraulic
Excavator 2 - Tata-Hitachi Diesel 210
Crane 1 10 tons Indital Diesel -
wire saw 1 - Optima wire
saw Electrical -
(3) Haulage and Transport Equipment
(a) Haulage within the mining leasehold
Type No’s Size / capacity Make Motive Power H.P
Tipper 3 10 tons TATA Diesel 100
Jeep 1 - Mahindra Diesel -
Solid Waste Management:
Topsoil/ Overburden & Waste (defective material and Unsized Khandas) above the granite is to be
handled during Quarrying operations. An estimated quantity of around 54,450 Cubic meters &
19,800 Cubic meters respectively is required to be handled during the proposed plan period. To
accommodate this waste material, non-mineralized area is earmarked. As a part of zero waste
Quarrying concepts, it is proposed to stock the defective Granite blocks separately till demand arises
or can be sold according to user specification.
The Quarrying pits after extraction of the granite will be reclaimed by suitable afforestation techniques
and portion of the pit may be backfilled by overburden and part of pit will be left as water reservoir,
since this region is dry, storage of rain water shall help in recharging the ground water table and
improve the water regime of the area. Proper fencing of the area shall be taken up to avoid entry of
animals & trespassing into the Quarry area.
Hydrology
Nearby the Quarrying area Bore well is situated is about 300 meters towards Eastern side it is used for
drinking purpose and it can be stored in to syntax tanks. The analysis of this bore well water is done
and the parameters are within the permissible limits. The surface water is in the form of seasonal
rainfall and the ground water bodies encountered about 80m-100m depth in the area from the
surface level. The area is small, so, far no report on hydrological studies has been carried out in the
area under question. There is no potential of acid quarry drainage.
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3. SITE ANALYSIS
Connectivity
The Quarry area is easily accessible in all seasonal conditions. The quarry lease area is about 80kms
from Bangalore via Yelahanka - Chikkaballapura- Reddy Gollavarahalli – Tambalahalli. The Quarry
location is 16kms from Chikkaballapura which has asphalt road. The nearest railway station is
Chikkaballapura about 16 kms situated on Bangalore-Chintamani broad-gauge line and the nearest
Air Port is Bangalore International Airport at a distance of about 55 kms and Harbor is Chennai Port
which is about 325kms.
Land Form, Land Use and Land Ownership:
The Core zone consists of proposed 1.214 Ha. Open shrubs marks the general topography of the
region. The Proposed land use Pattern of the Core zone is given below:
Precise area proposed/required at the end of plan period:
Sl.
No. Particulars
End of the Five Year Plan Period
Extent of area (Ha)
01 Area to be excavated 0.700
02 Storage of top soil -
03 Overburden /Mineral reject dumps -0.315( temporary dump)
04 Mineral storage 0.010
05 Infrastructure 0.015
06 Roads. 0.030
07 Railways -
08 Green Belt -
09 Tailing ponds -
10 Effluent Treatment Plant -
11 Mineral Separation Plant -
12 Township area -
13 Others (Parapet walls, settling tank) 0.050
Sub Total 0.805
14 Undisturbed area 0.409
Total 1.214
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Present land use pattern:
The present land use and terrain patterns of the study area can be observed as follows:
Sl No. Present Land Use Area (In Ha.)
01 Quarry workings 0.260
02 Waste dumps Nil
03 Roads 0.030
04 Mineral storage Nil
05 Statutory buildings Nil
06 Mineral Separations plant Nil
07 Others(Trail pits) Nil
08 Unexplored area
(with exposures of granite) 0.924
Total 1.214
The proposed area to be worked during the first five years is shown in the Year wise production &
development plan. The future proposed reclamation is by suitably sloping the quarry benches at the
end of quarry period and by way of afforestation on the dumps and open places outside the working
and areas.
Existing Infrastructure:
A Quarry Site office with rest shelter, first aid room and sanitary facilities is provided outside the quarry
area. The details are collected from the core and Buffer zone of the area. The Drinking water,
electricity and primary education facilities are available in almost all the villages. The Police Stations,
Post Offices, Dispensary facilities, Phones, College, and Railway station are present in Taluk and
District head quarters of Chikkaballapura. There are good approachable weather roads are present in
the buffer zone of the area. State highway passing through major towns and nearby villages. No
Sensitive areas for ecological reasons within 05 kms.
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4. PLANNING BRIEF
Conceptual Quarry Plan:
The entire strike length of the deposit of the Green Granites blocks is exposed & the quarry is
envisaged to be worked forming benches of 4 meters height and width shall be more than the
height of the bench with a general pit slope of 45° degrees. The ultimate pit limit is marked as
shown on the Geological plan. However, when the Green Granites deposit is proved to its full
depth, the conceptual plan will be duly modified. The possibility of granite below is to be
examined further by exploration. The dumped material during the present plan period and further
shall be utilized for back filling of the pit as indicated in the Conceptual Plan period.
The Quarrying is proposed to be taken up with the capacity of Development & production of ROM
about 7,700 Cubic meters of Green granites during the proposed Conceptual Plan period. Any
modifications in the quantum of production will be intimated & details will be furnished to
Department of Mines & Geology. The mined out pits after extraction of the ore will be reclaimed by
suitable engineering and afforestation techniques. The successive advancement of the pit at the
end is depicted in the Conceptual Mining Plan. The design & layout of the mine benches is shown
on the above referred relevant plan. During the conceptual plan period the anticipated production
levels of Green Granites for the conceptual period will be about 3,850 Cubic meters saleable
Green Granites. The side burden, Waste (Voids and Defected material) and other inter-burden
materials will be generated about 11,000 Cubic meters dumped separately in the waste dump
yard and later on utilized for rehabilitation of the area. The mineral rejects will be dumped in the
dump yard separately. The maximum build up height of the dump during the conceptual period
will be about 10m having 280 as natural angle of repose.
The exploration results obtained during the present plan period and the data generated by working
the mineral deposit will be taken into consideration and accordingly exploration programme if
required will be charted out for re-assessment of the mineral reserves at the end of the fifth year as
there is enough reserves till the end of the fifth year which will be helpful to carry out production
during the first scheme period. The result of the same will also be thus helpful for further
modifications of the Conceptual plan. The guidelines of State Government i.e. DMG will be
followed during the conceptual period in respect of Granite Conservation & Environmental
Management Plan.
The overburden is dumped in the plan period in the area allotted as shown in the plans & the
dumps and shall be sloped in 1 in 2. Below the foot of the slopes a retaining wall of 1.2m x 1.2 m
around the periphery of the dumps shall be constructed using waste boulders with a view to
contain the loose soil or runoff. The Dump shall be suitably stabilized and the slope shall have
contour trenches of 1 m interval where species of plants shall be planted to consolidate the dump.
On the dump terraces plantation activity could be carried on. Similarly, on subsequent mining,
area available on the top of the first stage of dumping, if required second and third stage dumps
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shall be developed. Thus reclamation of the static dumps shall be taken up concurrent to the
quarrying/mining operations in a phased manner.
Population Projection
The man power of quarry includes quarry 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 & indirect employment for about 40 persons. The proposed
Quarry activities also shall bring the positive change in the villages as the mine shall provide
socio-economic activities in the region.
Land use Planning
The Present & Proposed Land use and Land cover details:
(In Hectares)
Type of Land Used Area put on use at
start of the plan
As at the end of Plan
Period of 5th Year
Area to be excavated till end of plan period 0.260 0.700
Storage for top soil - -
Overburden/Waste Dump -
-0.315
(temporary dump in pit )
Mineral Storage - 0.010
Infrastructure (Workshop, Admin, and Bldg) - 0.015
Roads 0.030 0.030
Railways - -
Greenbelt - -
Tailing Pond - -
Effluent Treatment Plant - -
Mineral separation plant - -
Township area - -
Others (parapet walls, settling tanks) - 0.050
Sub Total 0.290 0.805
Undisturbed area 0.924 0.409
Total 1.214
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Green belt Development:
It is proposed to develop a green belt inside & outside the quarrying area. In addition, the place
around the haul road and slopes of the dumps shall have plantation. Every year it is proposed to
carry out afforestation by planting 300 saplings per annum. Proper care will be taken for
projection & growth of these sampling. The bio-fuel saplings like Honge, Neem and Badam etc.
The details of the afforestation program are as given below:
Year No's Survival Locations Species
Common Name Botanical Name
first 300
60%
All along the
area
boundary,
7.5m safety
zone, Haulage
roads, outside
the area &
avenue
plantation.
Bage Albezia lebek
Krishna Cadmba Tree Anthocephaluscadama
Second 300 Neem Tree Azadiracta indica
Sugar-apple Annona recticulata
Third 300 Custard Apple Annona squamosa
Hibiscus Plant Hibiscus tilliaceus
Fourth 300 ChampakTree(Sampige) Michelia champak
Honge Tree Pongamia pinnata
Fifth 300 Ashok Tree Polyalthia longifolia
Aakash Mallige Millingtonia hortensis
Total 1500
Arali Ficus religiosa
Aala Ficus benghaliensis
Muthuga Butea monosperma
During the afforestation work, the combination of different species shall be done. This selection shall
be made on the basis of the local plant growth in the surrounding areas. It is always better to plant
mixed species together. Guidance from the local forest department shall be taken in the selection of
species and their maintenance. The plantation work requires considerable quantities of seeds,
seedlings and saplings of different species; Nursery stock for this plantation will be available from the
local forest and horticulture department. The plantation will be done outside as avenue plantation on
road sides & other public places available with permission of local authorities.
The area, which is afforested, will be protected from animal grazing. For this, watchmen shall be
employed to look after the plants and trees. Due care also shall be taken to protect the afforested area
from pests and fires. Plants and trees will be provided fertilizers and other manures regularly as per
the expert advice.
Assessment of Infrastructure Demand:
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.
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Amenities/Facilities
Project proponent proposes to employ about 28 persons. This employment has a positive impact on
the socio-economic conditions of the surrounding as most of the work force employed will be from the
nearby areas. Local persons will be hired for meeting the requirement of trucks loading, plantation,
construction of check dams, retaining walls etc.
The following are the benefits due to Quarry to the local population:
Direct and indirect employment opportunities.
Improved road and communication network.
5. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE
The extent of area is 3-00 acres of Govt. Gomala lands. The proposed method of Quarry operation will
be semi-mechanized opencast Quarry with drilling & by use of wire saw cutting, use of excavators &
cranes with tippers for internal transport. The area does not have any public roads; railways lines,
telephone lines, public buildings etc.
Present infrastructure will meet the requirement of the project. The conditions of the roads in the
buffer zone are unlikely to be impacted due to the proposed small scale production. The project
authorities in association with the adjacent quarry owners & district administration will also contribute
to development & maintenance of roads.
Social Infrastructure
The Quarry area is easily accessible in all seasonal conditions. The quarry lease area is about 80kms
from Bangalore via Yelahanka-Chikkaballapura- Reddy Gollavarahalli –Tambalahalli. The Quarry
location is 16kms from Chikkaballapura which has asphalt road. The nearest railway station is
Chikkaballapura about 16 kms situated on Bangalore-Chintamani broad-gauge line and the nearest
Air Port is Bangalore International Airport at a distance of about 55 kms and Harbor is Chennai Port
which is about 325kms.
Drinking Water Management
There are no Water courses within or adjacent to the quarry area and hence there is no possibility of
disturbance & rainwater will continue to flow in the same direction as it is in existence. Since the water
is not withdrawn (from any sources outside the quarry area) for Quarry purposes for quarrying
operations no adverse impact is foreseen on the existing water regime. The rainwater stored in the pits
shall be utilized for mitigating dust and other activities.
The surface water in the buffer zone is in the form of seasonal rainfall and the ground water bodies
encountered about 80m-100m depth in the area from the surface level. The area is small, so, far no
report on hydrological studies has been carried out in the area under question. There is no potential of
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acid quarry drainage. The drinking water available for nearby bore wells and water can be stored in to
syntax tanks. During the course of Quarry operation no diversion of water course is considered as it
doesn’t exists.
Sewerage System
The existing watercourses shall not be disturbed and rain water will continue to flow in the same
direction. Check dam shall be constructed in the nallahs of the buffer zone towards Southeastern side
and retaining walls will be constructed by the side of the O.B Dumps, water will percolate in the
premises of the quarry area. There is no generation of domestic sewage.
Industrial Waste management
There is no generation of affluent/toxic substance; hence treatment of quarry water doesn’t arise.
Solid waste management
There is little Top soil/Overburden and waste (defective material) during the proposed quarrying plan
period will be about 54,450 Cubic meters & 19,800 Cubic meters respectively. whatever little is
produced may be of low grade Green Granite and intercalated waste to the tune of 50%, which Is
proposed to be dumped and some portion of material is used to make road & Safety bund around 7.5
m safety zone of the Quarry Site. Defective Green Granite produced shall be stacked separately and
marketed for tiles or slabs as and when the demand arises. No toxic or hazardous elements are
reported in the waste & hence, no effect on the surface/ground water.
Power requirement and Supply
There will not be any requirement of power supply to the project site for quarry operations. The Quarry
activities are envisaged to be carried out only during day time by manually for drilling and machinery
for cutting by wire saw, loading, unloading by excavators & cranes with tippers for transport and all the
equipment shall be operated with diesel as motive power.
6. RECLAMATION & REHABILITATION
Surface Quarry will make alteration in the topography of the area by way of excavation and surface
dumps. This will lead to water pollution, silting of agricultural lands, air pollution etc. the primary
objectives of reclamation are to restore the affected area to the original state as near as possible.
The various reclamation proposals planned during the plan period as well, rest of the Quarry period
such as broad working benches with safe angle of slope, stabilization of dumps, installation of
effective drainage system, prevention of erosion and excessive run off & re-vegetation or afforestation.
As far as Quarry area is concerned, so far none of the Quarry area is matured or completely exhausted
as this is a working quarry. Hence, the measures like Retention walls, drainage system and
afforestation works etc., shall be taken up.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
YEAR PLANTATIONS
(in No’s)
FENCING
(In meters)
CHECK DAM
(in No’s)
7.5 Meters Safety zone
Bund
(in meters)
1st
300
(within & outside the
quarry area)
450
(all around the quarry
boundary)
01
(outside the quarry
area)
365
2nd 300 - - -
3rd 300 - - -
4th 300 - - -
5th 300 - - -
TOTAL 1500 450 01 365
7. PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES
The estimated total cost of the project is Rs. 200 lacs. The land belongs to the Government Gomala
land including the cost of the machinery and additional preliminary works and working capital i.e. for
the application and processing fee, etc.,
The return on the investment is by way of sale of mineral. All the minerals shall be marketed. The
machinery is of the Company and additional required if any shall be on hire basis as per the
requirement for production.
The proposed production of Green Granite is 3,960 Cubic Meters/annum. The major components
required to project the financial status of a project are
Cost of the project
Means of financing
Cost of production
Tax burden and flows
Profitability
Cost of the Project
The cost of the project consists of the following major components:
Land and site development
Buildings and civil works
Machinery
Processing charges and Consultancy charges for preparation of Quarry Plan,
Environment Monitoring, EMP report, etc
Provision for contingencies
Margin money for working capital
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EMP BUDGET/COST
S. No Activity Quantity Recur
cost/annum (Rs)
01 Green Belt development (Within &
Outside the Quarry lease area) 300 sapling/Annum 60,000
02 Fencing (All along the area boundary) 450 meters
(First year only) 90,000
03 Safety Bund 365m
(First year only) 90,000
04 Dust suppression 1500 liters/day 75,000
05 Check Dam ( in No’s) 1 No.
(outside the quarry area) 50,000
06 Environmental Monitoring (in Rs,) Annum 1,00,000
07 Occupational Health (In Rs.) Annum 50,000
08 Approach road maintenance (in Rs.) Annum 1,00,000
09 CSR activities (in Rs.) Annum 1,50,000
Total 7,65,000
Cost of Production
The maximum proposed saleable production of Ornamental Stone (Green Granite) during the first five
years is 3,960 Cubic Meters/annum.
The proposed cost of the production includes the following components:
Parameters:
Mineable reserves : 23,650 Cum.
Nature of Mineral : Green Granite
Production: Green Granite : 3,960 Cum./Annum
Ore to waste ratio : 1: 3.75 (average)
Capital cost Rs. 200 lakhs (for 23,650 Cum) : Rs. 845/-
Total pit head cost per M3 of O.S (Green Granite/M3) : Rs. 10, 000/-
Pit head realization for O.S (Green Granite/M3) : Rs. 14,000/-
Profit/Cum. : Rs. 4,000/-
Gross profit/annum for 3,960 Cum. : Rs. 1,58,40,000/-
Net profit after taxation @35% : Rs. 1,02,96,000/-
Profit/Cum. : Rs. 2,600/Cum.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
PREAMBLE
The Quarry lease area is situated over an extent of 3-00 acres in Thambalahalli Village, Sidlaghatta
Taluk, and Chikkaballapura District & Karnataka state. The Quarry area is Govt Gomala Land.
Climate
The area has a tropical climate. The study period during March-2017 to May-2017 indicate highest
temperature of 36°C in April 2017 & lowest temperature of 10°C during March 2017 was recorded
in this area and the rainfall recorded during the Previous year 2016 is 571.12mm & during the study
period March - 2017 is 28.89mm, April -2017 is 28.05mm & May -2017 is 96.12mm.
Temperature
This is one of the important factors deciding the dispersion of air pollutants due to factors like lapse
rate, inversion etc., In the area, it is observed from the records that the temperature varies slightly in
the month. The maximum & minimum temperature during the study period (March -2017 – May -
2017) is 36°C & 10°C respectively.
Relative Humidity
The presence of water vapor in the atmosphere affects the amount of solar radiation received and
reflected by the earth. Water vapor serves to scatter or absorb radiation energy, and hence humidity
has a major influence on air quality. Generally the relative humidity observed in the area is moderate.
Precipitation
Precipitation serves as a cleansing agent for the atmosphere by removing particulate matter and
soluble gases in a process called “Wash Out”. The rainfall records of the study zone have been
collected during the previous year 2016 the rainfall in this area was about 571.12mm.
Drainage pattern:
a) Likely depth of water table based on observations from nearby wells and water bodies is
about 80m-100m as no water is expected.
b) Working expected to be up to 885m RL which is above water table and no water is expected.
c) Quantity and quality of water likely to be encountered, the pumping arrangements and places
where the quarry water is finally proposed to be discharged.
No water is likely to be encountered during the course of quarrying.
Wind Speed & Direction
Wind is one of the most important modes in the distribution, transportation and dispersion of air
contaminants. The velocity of the wind determines the travel time of particulate to a receptor and the
dispersion rate of air contaminants.
Wind speed and direction are recorded by monitoring the area during the study period and the data
tabulated and furnished.
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Quality of air
Quarrying operations of Green Granite does not involve deep hole drilling and blasting. Use of
machinery for excavation & loading of mined minerals, is a major contributor for affecting the air
quality. Loading and transport of minerals generate some small quantities of dust, which again
depend on factors such as the topography, nature of material handled and climatological parameters
like wind speed, wind direction and stability classification of the area viz location of buffer zone
villages. The quantum of quarrying operations is very limited (only about ROM 7920 cubic meters
maximum per annum i.e. about 26 cubic meters/day) and hence there shall not be regular fugitive
emissions.
However, care will be taken to suppress dust by sprinkling water at all loading places, stack yards etc.
For this purpose, high volume air samplers (HVS) were used for monitoring the air pollutants. The air is
sucked at the rate of 1.1 to 1.4 cu.mtrs/min for suspended particulate matter. The samples of air were
drawn at the flowing rate of 1.1 to 1.4 liters per minute for absorbing gaseous pollutants. The RSPM is
detected by gravimetric method; the NOx and SO2 are estimated by using a spectrophotometer. It may
be seen from the data that the three parameters of SPM, SOx and NOx are well within the permissible
limits of Industrial/mixed use and rural areas as per CPCB norms.
“(SCHEDULE VII)
See rule 3(3B)
NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDA
S.
No.
Pollutant
Time
Weighted
Average
Concentration in Ambient Air
Industrial,
Residential,
Rural and
Other Area
Ecologically Sensitive
Area (notified by
Central Government)
Methods of Measurements
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Sulphur Dioxide
(SO2) g/m3
Annual*
24 hours**
50
80
20
80
-Improved West and Gaeke
-Ultraviolet flurescenoe
2 Nitrogen Dioxide
(NO2) g/m3
Annual*
24 hours**
40
80
30
80
-Modified Jacob &
Hochheiser (Na-Arsenite)
-Chemiluminercence
3
Particulate Matter
(size less than
10g) or
PM10g/m3
Annual*
24 hours**
60
100
60
100
-Gravimetric
-TOEM
-Beta attenuations
4
Particulate Matter
(size less than
2.5g) or
PM2.5g/m3
Annual*
24 hours**
40
60
40
60
-Gravimetric
-TOEM
-Beta attenuations
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The maximum value of RSPM in the core zone, 29-31 PM10 is found to be within the limits. Fall in the
RSPM content in the atmosphere is due to the presence of humidity and also due to the fall in the wind
speed. SPM content of the air also depend on the activities that were going on during the study period.
Also, it is noted to be observed that the various parameters show decreasing tendency from the
quarrying area towards the peripheral regions and become considerably low at the habitations, thus
indicating the dissipation of the constituents with no effect on the villages/settlements nearby.
Quality of Water
There will not be any change in Quality of water due to Green Granite quarrying, which is located at
higher levels than the ground water table. The surface rain water flow through the seasonal water
course as usual.
a) Surface water: There are a couple of small nallahs and tank existing nearby the quarry license,
which are of seasonal nature. Precautions will have to be taken to avoid the wash- off from the
quarry/mines to nearby nallah by construction of Check dam, Gully plugs & retaining walls.
b) Ground water: Ground water is unlikely to be encountered during the proposed period of working
this mine. So any change in the ground water condition is ruled out.
Noise level:
The noise level of the core & buffer zone is expected to be within the permissible limits. Quarrying
activity is likely to increase the noise levels at the loading points and jack hammer drilling/cutting
locations. However since the workers will not be expected to be exposed to high levels of noise for
considerable period of time, no extra precaution is proposed. The workers shall be provided with ear
plugs & nose masks. The noise levels were found to be 43.2 – 72.6 dBs (there was no full scale
quarrying operations during the study period- Noise level data is furnished).
The noise of excavator, compressors & Jackhammer drilling will be minimized to permissible limits
(85-105 dB) by operating equipment at different place and by carrying periodical maintenance
regularly to the machinery.
Quality of Soil
In the Quarry area, there is thin top soil covered. Soil is one of the most important ecological factors
and plants depend for their nutrients, water supply and anchorage upon the soil. To know the existing
quality of soil, representative soil sample has been collected from the quarry area, tested for their
physical and chemical properties and is given.
The physicochemical analysis of the soil indicates that the soil texture is sandy loam. The pH of the soil
samples showed values is 07.41. Quarry site indicating the soil type to be alkaline in nature. The
Moisture content is 09.25% and the organic matter is 1.63% in Quarry site. The NPK values of the
samples showed good potential towards fertility.
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Land Environment
Existing land use:
The existing Quarry lease area of 3-00 acres is Govt. Gomala Land, the area situated far away from the
Quarrying area comprises only dry lands. Open scrub mark the general topography of the area. The
major activity in the buffer zone of 5 km radius from area is dry and whatever agriculture activity takes
place is entirely dependent on rains. The crop includes Ragi, Sugarcane , corn & Groundnut etc.,
Some Coconut plantations & vegetables are also seen. The 500m buffer zone has no quarries.
Eco System
Flora & Fauna:
Due to rocky exposures on the surface of the area, except for shrubs-bushes, there is no other
vegetation in the area. There is no wild life in around the area.
Amenities:
Education: The villages in the buffer zone have primary educational facilities and higher education &
technical courses are available at Sidlaghatta/Chikkaballapura is 16 kms from the Quarry area.
Medical: Chikkaballapura offer good medical facilities and most of the villages in the buffer zone have
primary health centers.
Electricity: All the villages in the buffer zone are serviced by KPTCL. Electricity is available for domestic
as well as agricultural purposes.
Water: All the villages have bore wells fitted with hand pumps and open wells to meet the domestic
water requirements. In some of the villages public water supply is also available.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DATA (2011 Census)
Surrounding the quarry lease area (05 kms radius), 10 villages exist. The nearest village is
Nallarallahalli is 0.5 kms from the Quarry. Details are given below in the table.
Villages around 5kms radius.
Sl. No Villages District Taluk Distance
(in km) Direction
House
Holds Population
1 Valasenahalli
Ch
ikka
ba
llap
ura
Sid
lagh
att
a
1.9 E 115 531
2 Basettihalli 2.5 SE 362 1,704
3 Gowdanahalli 2.6 SE 96 440
4 Maddenahalli 3.4 S 59 301
5 Maraganaparthi 3.3 SW 20 127
6 Pendlivarahalli 2.4 SW 65 271
7 Byraganahalli 3.9 N 136 610
8 Anur Thimmanahalli 2.6 NE 85 410
9 Dyavarahalli 3.9 NE 94 466
10 Kumbarahalli 2 NE 72 356
11 Ammagarahalli 3.1 NE 95 429
12 Nallarallahalli 0.5 NE 31 190
Total 1,230 5,835
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Population Details.
Sidlaghatta Taluk Population Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes
Village Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female
Valasenahalli 531 271 260 108 49 59 71 40 31
Basettihalli 1704 891 813 569 295 274 102 59 43
Gowdanahalli 440 226 214 43 25 18 0 0 0
Maddenahalli 301 150 151 0 0 0 301 150 151
Maraganaparthi 127 56 71 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pendlivarahalli 271 137 134 87 46 41 63 32 31
Byraganahalli 610 304 306 405 197 208 2 2 0
Anur Thimmanahalli 410 220 190 223 116 107 1 0 1
Dyavarahalli 466 223 243 33 13 20 0 0 0
Kumbarahalli 356 186 170 114 60 54 1 1 0
Ammagarahalli 429 211 218 69 31 38 9 4 5
Nallarallahalli 190 106 84 0 0 0 76 42 34
Literacy details.
Sidlaghatta Taluk Literacy Illiteracy
Village Total Male Female Total Male Female
Valasenahalli 294 168 126 237 103 134
Basettihalli 969 555 414 735 336 399
Gowdanahalli 248 153 95 192 73 119
Maddenahalli 129 66 63 172 84 88
Maraganaparthi 64 33 31 63 23 40
Pendlivarahalli 121 68 53 150 69 81
Byraganahalli 307 183 124 303 121 182
Anur Thimmanahalli 197 127 70 213 93 120
Dyavarahalli 289 164 125 177 59 118
Kumbarahalli 195 120 75 161 66 95
Ammagarahalli 271 158 113 158 53 105
Nallarallahalli 96 61 35 94 45 49
Workers Details.
Sidlaghatta Taluk Total workers Marginal workers Non workers
Village Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female
Valasenahalli 279 155 124 57 9 48 252 116 136
Basettihalli 777 509 268 145 64 81 927 382 545
Gowdanahalli 245 137 108 91 8 83 195 89 106
Maddenahalli 181 90 91 1 0 1 120 60 60
Maraganaparthi 60 38 22 1 0 1 67 18 49
Pendlivarahalli 172 95 77 23 3 20 99 42 57
Byraganahalli 295 184 111 0 0 0 315 120 195
Anur Thimmanahalli 303 158 145 19 9 10 107 62 45
Dyavarahalli 270 146 124 0 0 0 196 77 119
Kumbarahalli 244 119 125 2 0 2 112 67 45
Ammagarahalli 284 145 139 9 4 5 145 66 79
Nallarallahalli 106 56 50 27 9 18 84 50 34
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Air Environment:
The sources of air pollution in the region will be due to quarrying and the related transportation
activities. The meteorology of the area becomes an important parameter in environmental issues in
the quarrying settlements. Suitable measures to protect the inhabitants and environment against the
dust and fumes emanating from vehicular movements are required to be taken.
The dust generated is from the quarry haul roads and drilling/loading sites. It is proposed to take up
mitigative measures in the form of sprinkling water in the sensitive areas and also create green belt
along area boundary to act as a dust barrier. The gaseous pollutants namely SOx & NOx are below
detection level.
As stated earlier the gaseous pollutants in and around the quarry are well within the permissible limits
There is no likelihood of the concentrations exceeding the standards as the dust emanating from the
drilling shall be controlled by adopting wet drilling. There is no other factory or beneficiation unit
within the area. However, air quality parameters will be monitored as per the requirement.
Dust Control:
The dust generated from loading and transport operations will be controlled by water spraying for
these purposes water tanker fitted with sprayer will be used at haul road, etc. Sprinkling water on the
roads by tanker will be practiced.
The water tankers to be deployed for dust suppression. The required water will be drawn from bore well
of the applicant or purchased through water tankers. The water availability is adequate & the
applicant will provide structures for ground water recharging in their field to replenish the aquifer. The
number of trips of tankers supplied to the Quarry measures the quantity of water supplied. The
numbers of trips are recorded in a logbook every day, which will be duly certified by the in-charge so as
to have control on the trips of water utilization.
Further the green belt of 7.5 meters proposed all round the Quarry area boundary and outside will act
as a dust filter and arrest the spread of air borne dust on to the nearby agricultural lands and villages.
The office complex is also suggested to be surrounded by green belt, to arrest the spread of dust to the
other locations.
Noise environment
The haulage vehicles shall be maintained with proper lubrication, fitting of effective silencers and
maintenance to reduce the noise. Workers are provided with earplugs to avoid the noise from the
machineries.
The proposed green belt in 3 rows around the area will help in reducing the noise level.
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Water environment:
It is proposed to use water for sprinkling over the roads for suppression of dust during summer.
Analyses of water sample is collected from nearby Bore well is well within the CPCB limits.
The major source of water pollution in open cast quarrying is the surface run-off carrying the fine silt.
The problem is prevalent mostly in rainy season. For this control measures by way of providing check-
dam along the course of nallas outside the area will be initiated and will be strengthened further and
the applicant will also take up erection of retention walls along the safety zone & take up afforestation
on the side of these retention walls to minimize the flow of silt. Drains should be constructed to
channelize the water in loose soil areas to prevent erosion.
Storm Water Management:
Check dam shall be constructed to contain the surface run-off of the silt and sediments from the area
during heavy rainy season. Garland drain around the quarry will be made to divert the water from
working areas.
Land Environment
The Dhanbad declaration on Environmental Management in Quarrying Industry states “It is imperative
that in order to ensure the continued and sustained progress of the Quarrying industry in India, the
environmental dimensions should be integrated into the planning, design, development, operation
and working practices of quarry on scientific and rational lines, by the Governments and the industry in
a mutually reinforcing manner”. The land related Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been
presented here under two sections viz., Soil & Water conservation and Afforestation.
Storage and Reuse of Top Soil:
Topsoil if any removed during clearing of the area for Green Granite extraction shall be stacked
separately to check the erosion of the stacked soil. A retaining wall shall be constructed all around the
dump toe/topsoil stockyard. Planting of grass and local species etc., are proposed on the surface of
this stack to prevent erosion and to increase the soil nitrogen. As per the analysis of the soil samples
they are found to be basic in nature. During afforestation, it is recommended to plant fast growing
species with good canopy cover and dense leaf density and some ornamental species to give a good
aesthetic look. It is recommended to sow neem, mahogany plants as soil and climatic conditions are
suitable for the growth of these plants.
Land Restoration/Reclamation:
Land restoration or reclamation of the area is very essential in any Quarrying industry. Proper
measures adopted during restoration will control most of the adverse environmental impacts of Quarry
and also improve the aesthetic beauty of the area. Due to the Quarry activities in this area the profile
of the ground will change due to formation of pits. At the end of the Quarry operations, the top
soil/mineral rejects will be utilized for back filling wherever suitable and rehabilitated. Also, based on
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the final configuration of the pits, the Company shall convert part of the area into a reservoir which
helps in storage of water & also helps in re-charging of the ground water table. Necessary
precautionary safety measures shall also be taken up by the applicant during the closure stage to
ensure safety & future use for the local community. The entire periphery of the pit shall be fenced &
suitable sloped so as to ensure that there is no danger to the local habitat.
Following steps shall be taken for improving and protecting the environment.
a) Quarry lease area.
b) Surrounding the Quarry lease area.
c) Surrounding the statutory buildings.
d) On the undisturbed virgin area.
Surrounding the Mining area
The dust generated during the quarrying operations will be carried by wind and will be deposited over
the trees and on the adjacent area around the quarry in the buffer zone. To filter this dust, a green belt
shall be developed along the quarry lease area i.e., around ultimate pit limit in the non mineralized
area, this green belt will also act as sound barrier. In between the tree saplings, grass and bushes
shall be grown. Creation of the green belt around the areas shall be undertaken on priority basis and
shall be completed concurrent to Quarry over a 5-years period. Avenue Plantation all along the haul
roads shall also be taken up as per the afforestation Plan. About 1,500 saplings will be planted during
the Plan period.
Surrounding the statutory buildings
All around the proposed statutory buildings and along the road sides trees shall be planted in addition
to the existing ones which will protect the workers from the noise and dust. To plant trees around the
statutory buildings, the topsoil that is going to be quarrying from the area shall be laid to form a strip
of 10-15m width and 0.5m thickness.
On the undisturbed virgin area:
The undisturbed virgin area shall be utilized for afforestation purposes by developing the area with
local varieties. This work shall be done after the cessation of Quarry operations.
Provision of Green Belt along the affected area:
It is proposed to develop a green belt along roadside, near proposed office premise of the portion of
the area around the working spots, outside the quarry site and the places around the roads in the area.
About 1000 saplings per hectare of area in 2-3 rows with a spacing of 2.5 m x 2.5 m shall be
developed. The saplings shall have deep roots, fast growth and optimum penetrability. To stand firmly
against the wind, species of plants which form dense vegetation and maximum canopy shall be
selected otherwise the gap in the canopy will act as wind tunnels. Dense vegetation will litter on the
floor and improve the quality of the soil, and also act as dust and sound barriers. It is also taken into
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consideration that the different species of plant include flower bearing, fruit bearing plants and also
plants forming food for herbivous animals to attract the wild life.
Out of the above trees, the Neem stands excellent for dust filtering, based on its height, quick growth,
leaf density and drought tolerance. This will be able to filter the dust by 60%.
Proposed Afforestation Details:
Year No's Survival Locations Species
Common Name Botanical Name
first 300
60%
All along the
area
boundary,
7.5m safety
zone,
Haulage
roads,
outside the
area &
avenue
plantation.
Bage Albezia lebek
Krishna Cadmba Tree Anthocephaluscadama
Second 300 Neem Tree Azadiracta indica
Sugar-apple Annona recticulata
Third 300 Custard Apple Annona squamosa
Hibiscus Plant Hibiscus tilliaceus
Fourth 300 ChampakTree(Sampige) Michelia champak
Honge Tree Pongamia pinnata
Fifth 300 Ashok Tree Polyalthia longifolia
Aakash Mallige Millingtonia hortensis
Total 1500
Arali Ficus religiosa
Aala Ficus benghaliensis
Muthuga Butea monosperma
Drainage Control and Hydrologic Balance:
To prevent the precipitated water entering into the working quarries though surface drainage and
runoff water containing some silt, the following measures shall be adopted.
In respect of hydrological balance, as the mine workings are well above the ground water table, there
will not be any tapping of ground water table during the quarry operations. The quality of the pumped
out water is well within the rechargeable limits of the ground water table of this area. Further, the
proposed afforestation programme will increase the rate of recharging ground water in this area.
Treatment of Drainage Water:
As indicated in the earlier paras, the precipitated run-off water contains only solid suspensions, which
are non-toxic. These suspended solid matters have to be removed before the water is allowed to enter
into the surface watercourses. The main source of solid suspended matter is from the working area. To
control the solid suspensions carried along with runoff, safety bunds shall be constructed.
Treatment of Drinking Water:
The water sample collected from the nearby bore well situated about 300 meters towards Eastern side
from the quarry lease area used for drinking by the villagers and employees is analyzed and found to
be potable. Hence, no further treatment of drinking water is required and proposed.
Control on Soil Erosion:
The only source of soil erosion is from top soil safety bund all along the area boundary. Since there is
no solid waste/overburden for dumping separately, there will not be any effect and hence chances of
soil erosion are negligible.
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Control on fall of Fly Rocks and Scree:
As described in the impact assessment chapter no fly rocks are generated. Since there is no deep
hole drilling & blasting and working of quarry is by wire saw cutting & small scale earth moving
machinery, the impact on ground vibration levels is insignificant and level of vibration of machinery by
working will be within the permissible limit.
After practicing control measures like afforestation of worked out area and the dumps, mechanical
erosion control measure such as terracing, construction of retaining wall etc., there is least possibility
of Scree in the form of suspended particle in the drained water to accumulate at down slopes and
choking the drainage system.
Wild Life Protection:
Presently, there are no wild animals spotted in the buffer zone. However, the practice of afforestation
programme and other control measures shall bring greenery to the area and also the vegetation of
mixed species and availability of water will form a natural habitat for these wild animals and helps in
conservation of the flora and fauna of the area. The applicant shall co-ordinate with the forest
department in protection and taking up mitigative measures required if any in this regard.
Management of Socio Economic Fabric:
As already explained in the earlier paras the quarrying industry will improve the economic status of the
people and area. Continued Quarrying activities, will benefit the local people due to provision of more
infrastructural facilities provided by the quarrying industry, as quarrying industry boosts up the local
market, which will invite people from different places to install their ancillary units. Thus the
population density may have some effect over traditional life style of the local people, and it may
create scarcity of the essential commodities thus creating rise in prices. Adequate facility for drinking
water, health, education, recreation and employment is provided to the workers and shall be
continued. A sum of Rs. 1,50,000 shall be utilized per annum for CSR activities for the surrounding
villages.
Disaster Management Plan:
Disaster Management Plan is envisaged with a goal to prevent hazards and accidents at work places
by careful design, operation, maintenance and inspection of the quarrying machineries & equipments.
All the quarry activities will be in accordance with the Quarrying Plan and directives of Directorate
General of Mines Safety. All the eligible employees will be sent to re-existinger courses from time to
time on safety issues. The control measures will be adopted to take care of hazards/disasters that
may occur during quarry operation.
Safety awareness through competitions, posters & organizing safety weeks every year.
Fire fighting & first aid provisions will be provided in quarry office & quarry area.
All safety appliances to make available to all the staff.
Proper maintenance of haulage roads.
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Manpower and Organization:
The project proponent will set up a permanent cell with the task of effective implementation of
Environmental Management Plan & co-ordinate with the management & external environmental
consultants. Manpower required for regular supervision of different works connected for the control
measures suggested in the earlier chapters and also monitoring of environmental data on a periodical
basis, the following personnel shall be employed. About 40 people will be benefitted by way of direct
& indirect employment in the quarry activities. All necessary benefits & facilities in accordance with
rules shall be provided.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
YEAR PLANTATIONS
(in No’s)
FENCING
(In meters)
CHECK DAM
(in No’s)
7.5 Meters Safety zone
Bund
(in meters)
1st
300
(within & outside the
quarry area)
450
(all around the quarry
boundary)
01
(outside the quarry
area)
365
2nd 300 - - -
3rd 300 - - -
4th 300 - - -
5th 300 - - -
TOTAL 1500 450 01 365
CONCLUSIONS, SUGGESTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS
The Quarrying method proposed as per the Quarrying Plan submitted to Dept. of Mines & Geology is
small-scale Semi mechanized Quarrying activities without deployment of deep hole drilling and use of
Heavy machinery. The actual method of quarrying Green Granite is by small scale jack hammer drilling
& blasting. Based on the appraisal of the existing environmental scenario coupled with the
assessment studies carried out, it is concluded that there is no long term environmental impact due to
the Green Granite quarry at the area.
The suspended particulate matter getting airborne from the quarrying activity gets dispersed in close
proximity itself and settles down early. The noise levels due to the proposed quarry activity are also not
of a higher order that calls for immediate corrective measures. The ground water analysis indicates
that the sources do not get influx of pollutants from the quarry activity. There is positive socio-
economic front in the surrounding region due to the proposed quarrying industry. The practice of
afforestation scheme is a step in the right direction towards achieving ecological balance.
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Suggestions/Recommendations
Even though there is no perceptible impact from the quarry activity on the environment of the region, it
is imperative that mitigative measures have got to be implemented on full scale for creating
environmental balance and intern maintain the ecology of the region. The following
suggestions/recommendations merit due consideration in this regard.
a) As no control over wind can be exercised, the frequency of the dust suppression measures like
constant watering of the haul roads shall be practiced.
b) Afforestation as envisaged in the Quarrying plan is to be carried out so that it not only enhances
the green canopy but also stop the spread of dust particles and air borne pollutants.
c) Surface water conservation measures and groundwater recharge be given high priority.
Environmental Monitoring – Financial Implications:
After an in depth study of the Environmental Management Plan, the project proponent may make
estimates of expenditure on annual basis for the implementation of different environmental protection
programmes. The following tentative estimates are made for the implementation of various proposed
activities.
PROPOSED BUDGET/COST
S. No Activity Quantity Recur cost/annum
(Rs)
01 Green Belt development (Within &
Outside the quarry lease area) 300 sapling/Annum 60,000
02 Fencing (All along the area
boundary)
450 meters
(First year only) 90,000
03 Safety Bund 365meters
(First year only) 90,000
04 Dust suppression 1500 liters/day 75,000
05 Check Dam ( in No’s) 1 No.
(outside the quarry area) 50,000
06 Environmental Monitoring (in Rs.) Annum 1,00,000
07 Occupational Health (in Rs.) Annum 50,000
08 Approach road maintenance (in Rs.) Annum 1,00,000
09 CSR activities (in Rs.) Annum 1,50,000
Total 7,65,000