STANDARD TEMPLATE FORM-1 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN & APPROVED MINING PLAN. For. Black Granite Mine of.

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1 STANDARD TEMPLATE FORM-1 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN & APPROVED MINING PLAN For Black Granite Mine of Sri Syed Alisher (MINE LEASE AREA: 8.0 ha.) At Sy.No: 333 Bidinamcherla Village, Simhadripuram Mandal, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh Prepared By SRI SAI MANASA NATURE TECH (P) LIMITED Hyderabad

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3 STANDARD TEMPLATE FOR EVALUATION OF ALL PROJECTS/ ACTIVITIES Information to be furnished by the S.No Information required proponent 1. Name of the project or activity Proposed Black Granite Mine of Sri. Syed Alisher 2. Name of the organization/owner. Sri. Syed Alisher 3. Address for communication Sri. Syed Alisher 4/134, Near Railway Gate, Muddanur, Kadapa District, Andhrapradesh Telephone numbers ID of the organization or contact person Location of the Proposed project or activity 2 sayedalisher.mine@gmail.com Sy. No: 333, Bidinamcherla Village, Simhadripuram Mandal Kadapa District Andhra Pradesh 7. Appraisal Category (B2 or B1) Category B2 8. Nearest habitation and distance from the project or activity 9. Installed capacity / Production Capacities 10. Specify the Fuel (Coal / CNG / biomass/others) and quantity required 11. Details of Land use/land Cover Occupancy, ownership of the land in which the activity is proposed: 12. (Government land / Private land / Forest land /Revenue land /Temple land /leased land/ land belongs to other Department) 13. If it is a Forest land, the following details shall be furnished: (Whether it is a Reserved forest / Protected forest/demarcated forest/ National Parks/Sanctuaries/any land in possession of Forest Department.) (The village map with Sy. No. indicating nearest forest boundary line from the site shall be enclosed) Karnapapayapalli km (SW) 2,232 m 3 /annum (Maximum Production in five years) Diesel- 250 lpcd; DG set KVA The Q.L area is a small hillock in the form of Dyke. Present land use is waste land with scrub. After prevailing of mining operations the land use will change to mining/ burrow areas. Government Land Not Applicable

4 14. Total investment of the project/activity. Rs. 45 Lakhs a. Funds allocated for EMP (capital cost Rs Lakh (Capital Cost) and recurring cost per annum) Rs Lakh(Recurring Cost) 15. Brief description of the project with During mining operations fugitive dust special reference to specific pollution and its control measures. emissions will be generated. Water sprinkling will be adopted. Noise levels may be increased during operations and impact due to noise will be controlled by providing ear muffs or ear plugs to workers. Vibrations levels will be minimum due to shot hole drilling and blasting will be only for short duration. Garland drains will be provided all along the dumps. Solid waste generated for next 5 years will be dumped in the North Eastern side of area 16. Compliance report on the following : i. Status of compliance of the conditions and environmental Present proposal is for Environmental safeguards stipulated in the earlier Clearance clearance letters. ii. Details of the court cases, if any, pending in any Court of Law against the project as well as any directions passed by the Court relating to the project directly or indirectly. iii. Details of the notices, if any, given to the project under Section 5 of the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 and Section 18 of the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, Whether the project attracts the provisions laid under the OM dt issued by the MoEF, GOI, w.r.t. violation of EIA Notification, 2006 and its amendments there of? (Yes / No) Present stage and status of the Project : 18 Name of the Consultant: No court case is pending against the proposed project No No New Mine. M/s. Sri Sai Manasa Nature Tech Private Limited 3

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6 (I) Basic Information FORM - 1 Sl.No. Item Details 1. Name of the project/s Proposed Black Granite Mine of Sri. Syed Alisher 2. S.No. in the schedule Item- 1(a) Mining of Minerals 3. Proposed capacity /area /length/ tonnage to be handled/ command area/ lease area/number of wells to be drilled. 4. New/Expansion/Modernization New Mine 5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. Not Applicable 6. Category of Project i.e. A or B Category B (B2) 7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify. 9. Location 10. Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Village Tehsil District State Nearest railway station/port along with distance in km. Nearest Town, city, district Headquarters 11. along with distance in kms. 12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given) 2,232 m 3 / annum (Maximum Production in five years); Mining Lease area :8.000 Hectares No No S No Latitude (N) Longitude (E) ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '8.21 Sy. No: 333, Bidinamcherla Village, Simhadripuram Mandal Kadapa District Andhra Pradesh Kondapuram Railway Station 27 km (NE) Satya Sai Airport -54 km(sw) Pulivendala - 20 Km (SE) Kadapa District -78 km (E) Bidinamcherla Panchayat / Pulivendala Muncipality 13. Name of the applicant Sri. Syed Alisher 14. Registered Address 4/134, Near Railway Gate, Muddanur, Kadapa District, Andhrapradesh II

7 15. Address for correspondence: Name Designation (Owner/Partner /CEO) Telephone No. Fax No. Sri. Syed Alisher Proprietor Nil 16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet. 17. Interlinked Projects Nil 18. Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted? The mineral being extracted is site specific and hence no alternative sites were examined. Not applicable 19. If yes, date of submission Not applicable 20. If no, reason Not applicable 21. Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. i. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? ii. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? iii. The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991? 22. Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant /relating to the site? No. Yes. 1. Mining Plan approval Letter Number 3596/MP-YGL/2015, dated Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad. 23. Forest land involved (hectares) No forest land is involved 24. Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is propose to be set up? a) Name of the Court b) Case No. c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project. No litigation or court case is pending against the proposed project. III

8 (II) Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Creation of new land uses? 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes No Yes Yes There will be permanent change in land use and topography due to the proposed activity. Present land use is government land with scrubs. This will be changed to mining / burrow area. There are no buildings and vegetation is sparse in lease area. Present land use will be changed with commencement of mining activities. After completion of mining activities, the mined out pit will be back filled with waste material. Preliminary investigations have been carried out at the QL area and mining plan has been prepared. 1.5 Construction works? Yes 1.6 Demolition works? Temporary sites used for construction 1.7 works or housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations 1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling? No No Yes No 1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Office room and rest shelters will be constructed in the ML area. There are no buildings in the quarry lease area. Hence, no demolition works envisaged. Not envisaged. Mining of granite will be carried out by opencast semi mechanized method. Granite will be excavated 6m of depth. The mining will be carried out by Open cast semi mechanized mining method. No underground mining or tunneling is envisaged. In proposed lease area, reclamation will be taken up after economically viable depth is explored. IV

9 1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable 1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable Production and manufacturing processes? Facilities for storage of goods or materials? 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? Yes About 2,232m 3 /annum of Black Granite will be mined. Mining will be carried out by opencast semi mechanized method by using an excavator, tippers, compressors and jackhammers. Stock yard and waste dump yard Yes facilities are identified for storage of goods and materials in ML area. Waste will be dumped in the North Yes Eastern side of the lease area. No Yes No No No No 1.22 Stream crossings? No Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes No No Not envisaged Additional traffic will be created due to the movement of mined granite blocks. Haul roads will be paved in the lease area for movement of trucks. No new rail network or sea route is proposed for the mining project. Existing road network will be used. Existing facilities will be used. No other major road, rail, air waterborne transport network is envisaged for the mining project. No closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure is involved during mining operation. Not envisaged. Not envisaged. No seasonal nalas are passing through the mining lease area. Water required for the mining activities will be sourced through water tankers.. There are no perennial/ seasonal watercourses exist in this area. The mined out minerals will be transported to consumers by trucks V

10 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No No No Not envisaged. Not envisaged. No influx of people is envisaged as the total manpower required during operational stage is 23 including labor as per approved Mining Plan 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not envisaged Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Not envisaged Any other actions? No Not envisaged. 2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply) : S. No. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/No Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Yes 2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, sand/ soil (expected source MT) Yes 2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) No Not applicable 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data The quarry lease area is Government land. No cultivation is carried out in quarry lease area Total water requirement of the mining operations is about 10.0 KL per day. Water will be sourced through water tankers or nearby Villages. Common office room and rest shelter is proposed. Requirement of small quantities construction materials are sourced from nearby areas. This is open cast semi mechanized mining. 250 liters/day of Diesel will be used for quarrying operations. A common DG set of 120 kva is used 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not applicable VI

11 3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. S. No. Information/ Checklist confirmation Yes/ No 3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., Yes No Yes No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Special explosives and silent non explosive demolishing agents will be used for blasting. Portable magazine will be located at a safe distance from the quarry. Rules and regulations laid down for safe storage and handling of explosives as per explosives Act will be strictly followed. Not envisaged. The proposed activity will provide employment to the nearby village thereby increasing their economical status. Not envisaged. 3.5 Any other causes No Not envisaged. 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Yes Details there of (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Total mine waste of about 81,840 m 3 will be generated during the five years. Solid waste will be dumped in North Eastern side of the area. Very little quantity from office and rest shelters. Used oil will be disposed as per the Hazardous waste management rules. VII

12 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not Applicable 4.5 Surplus product No Not envisaged 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No Not envisaged 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Not envisaged 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not envisaged 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not envisaged 4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not envisaged 4.11 Other solid wastes No Not envisaged 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ No 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or sources mobile Yes 5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Dust or odors from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes No Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Emissions will be generated for HEMM used for mining activities and from trucks used for transportation activities Fugitive dust will be generated from mining activities. Adequate control measures like water sprinkling will be taken to control fugitive dust. Emissions will be generated from blasting and transport. No major construction activities are envisaged. Dust will be generated during mining and transportation of materials. However, odor is not envisaged. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not envisaged Emissions from burning of waste in 5.7 open air (e.g. slash materials, No Not envisaged construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not envisaged VIII

13 6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ No 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes 6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not envisaged 6.3 From construction or demolition No 6.4 From blasting or piling Yes 6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not envisaged 6.7 From any other sources No Not envisaged Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data Noise will be generated from transport vehicles, machinery and drilling operations. No major construction/ demolitions are envisaged Noise will be generated during blasting operation, which will be instantaneous in nature. Noise will be generated from the trucks deployed for transportation of mined material 7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea: S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ No From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water 7.4 From any other sources No Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No No No No - Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Not envisaged. Not envisaged. Not envisaged. IX

14 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc. from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes No Not envisaged. 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (E.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc.)? No No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Explosives used for blasting will be stored at a safe distance from the quarry. Rules and regulations laid down for safe storage and handling of explosives as per the explosives act will be strictly followed. Not envisaged. 9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality. S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation 9.1 Lead to development of supporting facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g. : 9.2 Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or wastewater treatment, etc.) Housing Development Extractive industries Supply industries Other Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes/No Yes Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Supporting and ancillary development will take place. Establishment of small and medium scale engineering ancillaries, agro based industries with cascading employment. Improved green cover Superior communication and transport facilities etc. Increased revenue to the state by way of Royalty, taxes and duties. Reclamation will be done with backfilling the waste into mined out pit. Afforestation will be done by spreading the soil on backfilled area. Hence there will be positive impact on the mine lease area. X

15 Set a precedent for later developments Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes Yes Ancillary industries will be developed as a consequence. Dust accumulation on the roads. (III) Environmental Sensitivity S. No. Areas Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value. Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests. Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Name/ Identity Reserved Forest Lingala R.F Naraijampalle RF Daditota RF Water Bodies Kamasamudram Aerial distance (Within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary None - None 5.7 km (S) 5.3 km (W) 5.8 Km (N) 5.4 km- (E) None Within 15 km None - 5. State, National boundaries AP - Karnataka 117 km - NW 6. Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim area Pulivendala - Kadapa 22 km - E 7. Defense installations None None Within 15 km Densely populated or built-up area Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) None Hospitals, schools and temples are available in the surrounding village & Mandal. - Available at Mandal Head Quarter XI

16 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) None - None - None - I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. Date: Place: Kadapa Sri. Syed Alisher XII

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19 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 1.0EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction The proposed mining lease area of Sri. Syed Alisher is located at Sy. No. 333 of Bidinamcherla Village Simhadripuram Mandal, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh in an extent of 8.00 Ha. The mine lease was granted to Sri. Syed Alisher for a period of 20 years. The proposed area is not fit for agriculture and technical report from Department of Mines and Geology indicate that the subject area has granite deposits. The salient features of the project are given Table 1.1. Project Name Mining Lease Area Location of mine Minerals of mine Table 1.1 Salient features of the project Proposed Black Granite mine of Sri Syed Alisher 8.00 Ha. Sy. No: 333, Bidinamcherla Village, Simhadripuram Mandal Kadapa District Andhra Pradesh Black Granite Mining Proposed production of mine Method of mining Drilling/Blasting No of working days Water demand Sources of water 2,232 m 3 /Annum (Maximum production of 5 years) Opencast semi mechanized method Line Drilling is proposed Blasting is proposed but will be done in a controlled manner. 300 days 10.0 KLD Water will be supplied from water tankers Man power Total 23 Solid Waste 81,840 m 3 of waste will be generated during planned five years Nearest railway station Nearest airport Project Cost Kondapuram railway station 27 km due North East Direction from the mine lease area Satya Sai airport is 54 km due South West from the mine lease area Rs. 45 Lakhs 2

20 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent The proposed project area is found to have good deposits of Black granite. Granite is used as a construction material for flooring, coverings and cladding, making of kitchen articles, sculptures, etc. 2.2 Brief Information about the Project The mining lease area of 8.00 Ha. is Government land. Open cast semi mechanized mining is followed and it has been proposed to produce approximately 2,232 m 3 / annum of Black granite. The nearest habitation, Karnapapayapalli Village is located at a distance of 1.90 km due south west side from lease area. Mr.Syed Alisher has filed an application for quarry lease for Black Granite over an extent of 8.00 ha, in Sy.No. 333 of Bidinamcherla Village Simhadripuram Mandal Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh to the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology,Kadapa. The Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Kadapa has decided to grant a quarry lease in favor of Sri. Syed Alisher for a period of 20 years subject to submission of Approved Mining Plan within a period of 6 months from the date of issue. 2.3 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country or Region The demand for granite increased due to rapid industrialization and growth in infrastructure. So the number of granite producing quarries is increasing in India. Granite is the chief material for the export industries like monuments, flooring slabs, Kitchen articles, sculptures & export. Based on the demand of Granite, the lessee intends to produce the required quantity of Black Granite for domestic market. As per EIA notification 2006 the project falls under Category- B, the proponent is submitting the proposal to get Clearance for production capacity of 2,232 m 3 / annum of granite blocks from SEAC, SEIAA, A.P for the purpose of grant of quarry lease. 3

21 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 2.4 Demands-Supply Gap The demand and supply for the Black granite is growing which makes a lot of scope for revenue generation. Once the stone is obtained after quarrying it is further processed and supplied to industries. India is amongst the leading exporter countries of stones in the world. The major importers of Indian stones are USA, China, UK, Italy, Belgium, Germany, UAE, Hong Kong, Spain, Taiwan, Netherlands, Canada, Turkey, France, Russia and CIS countries. The growth is continuing and the demand for marble, granite, sandstone and other dimensional stones and stone products is anticipated to grow at around 15% CAGR. 2.5 Domestic/ Export Markets Although granite is a minor mineral, it is a major contributor in foreign exchange earnings. India is a major exporter of natural stone and granite, which is the second largest foreign exchange earner for India besides iron ore in minerals category. 2.6 Employment Generation Proposed mining is semi-mechanized method and this project operation will provide livelihood to the 23 workers. It will provide employment to the people residing in vicinity. 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any. The proposed Black Granite mine is of 8.00 Ha. No interlinked projects were associated with this project. 3.2 Location The mining lease area is located in Sy.No. 333 of Bidinamcherla Village, Simhadripuram Mandal, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh. The mining lease area falls in Survey of India. Toposheet No. : 57 J/2 Latitude : 14 33'0.83 N Longitude : 78 5'12.80 E Location of the mining lease in Kadapa District is shown in Figure 1. Google Image of Mine lease area is enclosed as Figure-2. 4

22 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT IGURE 1 LOCATION MAP Mine Lease Area 5

23 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT FIGURE 2 GOOGLE IMAGE OF MINE LEASE AREA 3.3 Details of Alternate Sites No alternate site was considered as the project is mineral specific and site specific. 3.4 Size or magnitude of operation The proposed mine has lease over an area of 8.00 ha. and the production rate is 2,232 m 3 /Annum. The lessee follows open cast semi mechanized mining. Production parameters The Mineral production target for five years is given in Table 3.1 Year Table 3.1 Year wise Granite Production Programme Production m 3 Bench Height Volume m 3 Granite Waste 1st year 6m nd year 6m rd year 6m th year 6m th year 6m Total * Source: Mine plan 6

24 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 3.5 Geology and Reserves Regional Geological setup The Area represents Kadapa and Kurnool systems of south india recognized as belonging to the Proterozoic. The Kadapa Delhi systems, which are belived to be contemporaneous. The rocks of the Kadapa and Kurnool systems are exposed in a large basin within the limits of Andhrapradesh (formerly included in the Madras Presidency). The basin is crescent shaped with the concave side facing the east. It is 340 Kms long, between the Singareni Coalfield in the north and the Nagari Hills near Madras city in the South, with a Maximum width of 145Kms about the middle and an area of 42,000 sq kms and the greatest part of the basin is occupied by strata of the Kadapa system, the Younger Kurnool system. Papaghin seies consists of two stages, the lower one being Gulcheru(Guvvalacheruvu) stage constisting of conglomerates, girts and Sand stones, Resting uncomfortably on the basement. The Stratigraphy of the Region Kadapa System: Geological age Lithology Recent Alluvium Pleistocene Laterite Unconformity Younger intrusive, epidote veins, quartz veins and reefs. Pegmatite s veins of Alkali Feldspar granite and syenite Dolerite / Gabbro / Basalt dykes Leuco Granite. Nebulitic to homophonous biotite granite Peninsular gneissic complex (Migmatite group) Archeans Nebulitic to homophonous Hornblende Granite and Leuco Hornblende granite Biotite Granite Gneiss, Hornblende Granite Gneiss, Porphyritic Hornblende Granite. 7

25 3.5.2 Local Geology PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT The Black Granite in the Distinct form of occurrence as dolerite dyke swarms in either side of the Grey granites & Gneisses. The Subject area belongs to a hillock extended in EW & NW direction and gently sloping towards South direction with Black Granite Sheet Rock intruded as Dolerite dyke. The rock is highly puckered, sheared and faulted and has schistosity trending between WNW & ESE with moderate to steep dips in either Easterly and Westerly directions. The peninsular gneissic complex comprises gneisses (migmatite), gray granite, and Pink Granite and Gneissic granite. The gneiss in general show banding due to alteration of light colored quartzo- feldspathic minerals and dark colored biotite or hornblende minerals. These rocks may be separated in to two distinct groups namely the massive foliated types occur as low dome shaped hillocks. The intrusive relationship of the granite rock is evident by the presence of tongues and apophyges within the older rocks and the occurrence of xenoliths of the older rocks within the granite. * (Source: Mining plan) Exploration 1) Present Status: It is an applied and recommended area for grant. The Preliminary survey has been done. There is a old pit in the QL applied area with a size of 25x10x1.5mts LxBxD. Previous lessee developed and has taken sample stones from this pit. The Q.L applied area does not contain any forest cover. The area does not consist any wild life. 2) Future Programme: The applicant wishes to take up following steps towards future program: 1) Continue and conduct regular quarrying operations in systematic manner and intensify production of Black granite blocks along N-S direction. 2) Conduct the prospecting operations simultaneously at various places to study the behavior pattern of the Black granite and the textural and color variations based on the study suitable decision relating to commencement of exploratory mining. 3) Locate other suitable buyers of local, inland abroad. 4) Develop afforestation in 7.5mts buffer zone all around the lease area by filing up the area with solid waste to support the vegetation on the barren rock zone. 5) To maintain safe distance as per mining laws to the public structures adjacent to the leased area. 8

26 3.5.4 Reserves Geological reserves are given below in Table 3.2. Table 3.2-Details of Reserves Category Rock Wastage@ 12% in M³ 88% in M³ Proved Probable Possible Total PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT Reserves of the buffer zone: Length of boundary X width x average depth x recovery factor =961 x7.5x36 = x 0.12=31136 m 3 Total Mineable Reserves=Total Geological Reserves - Reserves blocked under buffer zone i.e = = m 3 Total Black Granite Reserves = m 3 Life of the Quarry: Mineable reserves/annual production= /2232 = 76 years *(Source: Mining plan) 3.6 PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS Method of Mining a) Type of Mining: Open cast method of mining is carried out in this mine by manually and semi mechanization by using compressor operated jack hammer drills, excavators, and dumper etc, Transportation will be made by trucks to dispatching point. b) Brief Description: (Existing method of working) The mining operations are carried out by semi-mechanization as open cast mining. Hydraulic excavator and compresses operated jack hammers were used for cutting the rock. Close spaced drilling of 0.2m was adopted along a straight line and charged with low explosives to avoid feather cracks. 9

27 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT c) Removal / Excavation of O.B. and other Quarry Waste: There is no overburden on the deposit. Boulders are exposed on top of the Black granite. The North-West side of the area is selected for dump yard for next five years and the waste will be stocked in the dump yard as earmarked in plate No.4. Step dumping will be resorted. This material can be utilized to fill the pits after quarry operations are over. When the dumps reach their optimum height suitable greenery will be grown on these dumps to stabilize them. d) Separation of large primary Blocks from the mother rock by pre-splitting (Primary): The mining will be followed in the form of linear cut method. This involves loosing of the primary block from mother rock. Hence primary cutting will be done by line drilling method where close spaced parallel holes along straight line will be made. Line drilling method is used for separation of primary blocks. i. Once the free face is developed in working place, the primary cuts are taken up over a maximum length of 10m to a width of 3m and to a depth of 6m depends upon the joints availability. These dimensions are confirmed as for field studies. Primary block will be cut into secondary blocks by Jackhammer drilling and wedge cutting and this block will be dislodged from in-situ position by an excavator. ii. Line drilling method will be used for cutting the primary blocks which involve drilling and blasting. iii. The holes are charged with low explosive cartridge like gun powder and non-delay detonators for smooth blasting. iv. The use of delay detonates causes fragmentation and cracks in rocks. The non detonating cords are inserted into the holes and the holes are stemmed with muck and plugged at the mouth and fired. v. Thus the block will separate from the mother rock, which is pulled off from the face with cranes or shovel. e) Sub-Division of large Primary Blocks into Secondary Block: This will be done drilling close spaced holes (along a line) down to the depth and the secondary block will be removed easily by just pulling it with the help of proclain. Close spaced holes will be drilled to the half the length of the block on either side of it by using wedges blocks can be separated. 10

28 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT f) Production of Commercial Blocks:- Major boulders exposed are used for small size marketable blocks. After primary separation the rock mass will be carefully examined to avoid hair line cracks, mineral segregations and veins etc., the dressing of the rough blocks will be made by chipping the edges and geometrically equating the edges of the block at the dressing yard. The rough blocks obtained after primary cut it will be dressed for obtained good geometric shape of granite. Thus the commercial blocks are produced. g) Extent of Mechanization The machinery used to carry out the mining operations are given Table 3.3 Table 3.3Mining Machinery S. No. Name of the Machinery Capacity No s 1. Excavator Bucket Capacity- 1m 3. Boom Length - 7m 3 Mode : Tata Hitachi 200Lc 2. Air Compressor 50 CFM 1 3. Jack Hammer 3 4. Tipper 17 tones 2 *(Source: Mining plan) 3.7 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 in the proposed project. The operation involves the extraction of Black granite and dumping in stock yard. The dressed dimensional granite will be transported through hired trucks to the granite market Use of Mineral Black granite will be used in domestic market. Its hard nature made it a very suitable and durable material for most Civil Engineering and Construction works. It is used in different ways Processing Processing of Black granite is not involved. 11

29 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 3.8 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse Not envisaged. 3.9 Availability of Water Its Source, Energy/ Power Requirement and Source Water Requirement Water is required only for drinking purposes, green belt, wire saw cutting and dust suppression. The number of working people is around 23 so the total water requirement will be around 10.0 KLD. This water will be supplied from tankers/bore wells of nearby area. Table 3.4: Water Requirement Water Requirement Total Requirement (KLD) For Dust Suppression on haul roads 1.5 Dust suppression on dump 3.4 Greenbelt Development 0.8 Domestic 1.0 For Processing 3.0 Total QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT/ DISPOSAL Solid Waste Generation& its Disposal About 88% of the material from granite production is going to be generated as rock waste. About 81,840 m 3 (16368 m 3 per annum) generated waste will be dumped along the North East side of the quarry lease applied area with the dumping area of m 3 with height of up to 9 mts. * (Source: Mine Plan) Liquid Effluent No liquid effluent will be generated at the mine site. The domestic wastewater generated will be sent to septic tanks followed by soak pits. 12

30 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 Connectivity Nearest Railway Station Kondapuram railway station 27 km due NE direction from the mine lease Nearest Airport Satya Sai airport (Puthaparthi) is 54 km due SW from the mine lease area 4.2 LANDFORM, LANDUSE AND LAND OWNERSHIP The mining lease is located in Government land. The QL applied area is a small hillock in the form of Dyke with gently slope towards South & South East with a dip of 5-6 degrees. 4.3 Topography Topographically the QL applied area is a Prediment in the form of Dyke with gently slope towards South & South East with a dip of 5-6 degrees. The QL area extended in EW direction in the form of Dolerite Dyke. It is generally elevated in the middle of the Dyke. Broadly dendritic to sub dendritic drainage is observed. The hillock feature is elevated towards West and sloping towards East and South direction. The hillock is made up of clusters of medium size boulders of Black Granite out crops. Major dykes are running with an average width of 25 to 30mts striking EW&NW direction. This dyke is consisting of sheet rock is exposed on the higher elevations which is suitable for Quarrying. 5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 5.1 Planning Concept It is proposed to produce 2,232 m 3 /annum of Black granite from the proposed mining lease. 5.2 Population projection The project will employ mostly workers from nearby villages. There will not be any increase in population due to the project. 13

31 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 5.3 Land use planning The project is located in 8.00 Ha. of Government land. There will be change in land use as the granite will be excavated. After the exhaustion of granite, the pit will be backfilled with the waste generated 5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) On the basis of the preliminary site visit, the infrastructure demand in the villages was assessed on the basis of need and priority. The assessment will be made in the socio economic survey &will be submitted at the time of final presentation regarding EC. 5.5 Amenities/Facilities Office, Rest shelter, first aid room, workshop will be constructed. 6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area) No infrastructure is proposed. 6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area) As the local persons will be given employment, no residential area/ housing is proposed within the mining lease area. 6.3 Green Belt Green belt will be developed along the boundaries of mine lease area. 6.4 Water Management About 3.4 KLD will be required dust suppression, 08 KLD for greenbelt purpose, 3.0 KLD for wire saw cutting and about 1.0 KLD for domestic therefore total water requirement is 10.0 KLD.This water will be supplied from tankers/bore wells the nearby area. 6.5 Sewerage System The domestic wastewater generated will be sent to septic tanks followed by soak pits. 14

32 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 6.6 Industrial Waste Management Not applicable. 6.7 Solid Waste management About 88% of the material from granite production is going to be generated as solid waste m 3 of granite waste is produced per year. The waste will be dumped within lease area towards North Easte side and will be backfilled into the mined out pit at the end of the mining. 7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN There will be no displacement of houses. Hence rehabilitation and resettlement is not envisaged. 8.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) 8.1 Financial and Social Benefits with Special Emphasis on the Benefit to the Local People Including Tribal Population, If Any, In the Area. Although granite is a minor mineral, it is a major contributor in foreign exchange earnings. India is the second largest exporter of raw granite after China and ahead of Brazil and South Africa. This project will also provide employment to local people helping them earn livelihood

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34 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN PROJECT : Sri Syed Alisher (Black Granite Mine) PRODUCTION : 2,232 m 3 / Annum LOCATION : Sy. No. : 333, Bidinamcherla Village, Simhadripuram Mandal Kadapa District, A.P. Environmental Management Measures specific to the above subject mine are detailed under the following heads 1. Air Environment 2. Noise Environment 3. Water Environment 4. Land Environment 5. Socio Welfare Measures 6. Occupation Safety and Health Measures 7. Budget for Environmental Protection/management Measures 1. AIR ENVIRONMENT a) Sources of Air Pollution Main pollution from the subject Mine is Dust/ Particulate Matter/ Fugitive dust. The following are the identified sources of emission of dust during mining activity: Line Drilling Block cutting Excavation Dressing Loading and Transportation Dumping Production per annum: 2,232 m 3 (Average Basis) Total Waste generation: m 3 for First 5 Years. (* Source Mining Plan)

35 b) Air Pollution Control Measures The measures proposed for implementation are listed below 1. Water sprinkling will be done for dust suppression using Water Tankers having provision of sprinkling on dump yards and haul roads will be used. 2. Dust Masks will be provided for the workers based on work area One DG set 120 Kva will be provided at the site. Low noise DG set (with noise absorbing enclosures) will be considered. DG set will be operated based on the operation activity i.e wire saw cutting and is not continuous operation. 2. NOISE ENVIRONMENT i) Sources of Noise Noise produced from Mining operations is not continuous. The levels of noise are different based on the activity workers are exposed to. Identified sources of noise from the mine are listed below. Source of Noise Drilling Operations Blasting Operations Dressing Operations Machinery operation i.e. Excavator, Tipper movement and DG set. The mining operations will be carried out for one shift. ii) Noise Protection Measures Hearing protection devices (Ear plugs and ear muffs) will be provided to the drill machine operations and dumper drivers. Development of greenbelt in the periphery of mine which cover a length of 520 m and width of 7.5 m to act as barrier between core and buffer zones. 3. WATER ENVIRONMENT i) Sources of Water Pollution The area/activity which has potential resulting in water pollution are identified and listed below: Sources of Water Pollution 1. Water Consumption 2. Possibility of Siltation from waste dump yard 3. Ground water level

36 3.1 Water Pollution control Measures The following water pollution control measures will be implemented to minimize impacts due to the above listed issues Waste Water generation The only wastewater generation from the Mine is from domestic use. Septic tank followed by soak pit will be provided for treating the domestic wastewater 4. LAND ENVIRONMENT I) Areas of Considered The Identified aspects which can cause impact due to mining operations are listed below Land Use Solid waste generation Transportation Green belt Land Use: The category of the mining lease area is Government land which is covered with shrubs. Solid Waste generation: Solid waste generation from the mine in the next five years and for the life of mine is given below Solid Waste generation m 3 Year Next Five Years m 3 m 3 Waste 16,368 81,840 Transportation Transportation activity within the mining lease area is mainly for transportation of overburden by tippers from the mine pit to the dump yard. The length of the haulage road is approximately 150 m and varies with progress/ increase of mine area. Total mine waste generation from mine is estimated to be about 12,39,436 m 3 for life of the mine.

37 Green belt Development As per the conservation of Mineral and Mines Act, it is required to leave a barrier of 0.7 m width all along the mining lease area. This area totaling to about 1.0 HA will be developed under greenbelt. I) Land management Measures A) Reclamation of mined out area and conceptionual plan. Mined out area will be backfilled with the waste generated during life of mine B) Solid waste management Solid waste generated from the mine will be disposed to dump yard located at South side. C) Green Belt Development programme The total area which will be brought under afforestation during the life of the mine will be 0.1Ha. 7.5 m barrier Zone area : 0.1 Ha. No. of plants per Hectare : 1500 Saplings Total No. of plants : SOCIAL WELFARE MEASURES The mine will provide employment to 23 persons and equal number of persons will be employed indirectly for transportation and other activities. Local persons will be given preference. 6. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MEASURES Fugitive dust, noise and fines may affect the health of workers. Safety of employee during operation will be taken care as per mine regulations act To avoid any adverse effects on the health of workers due to dust & noise, the following measures will be implemented: Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water, fans, toilets etc. Dust suppression of haul road. First Aid facilities within lease area. Height, slope and width of dump development as per the approved mining plan. Regular medical examination for the employees.

38 7. BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN Total cost for the proposed project is 45 lacks. Budget allocated for EMP is 2.76 (Capital Cost), 2.22 Lakh (Recurring Cost). Budget for Environmental Management Plan (Rs) Sl No Work name Unit Cost Total Fixed Cost Maintenance/ Recurring cost with periodicity 1 Safety shoe ,500 2 Helmet 100-4,600 3 Hand gloves 30-2,070 4 Ear plugs 10-2,300 5 Cloth for Protection From Dust 20-4,600 6 Gunny bags for drill hole coverage Lump sum - 10,000 7 Dust Masks ,700 8 Construction of Retaining Wall 150,000-9 Construction of garland drain (Hard ground) 36,000 5, Check Dam 40,000 5, Water Sprinkling - 50, Green belt Establishment 50,800 10, Medical Examination - 4, Environmental Monitoring - 40, Social welfare Measures 50,000 Total 276, , x x x

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