STANDARD TEMPLATE FORM-1 PREFEASIBILITY REPORT ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN. For. BLACK GRANITE MINE (MINE LEASE AREA: 1.00 Ha.)

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1 STANDARD TEMPLATE FORM-1 PREFEASIBILITY REPORT & ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN For BLACK GRANITE MINE (MINE LEASE AREA: 1.00 Ha.) At SY. NO. 277/2(P), 282/1(P) & 282/3(P), VENKATAPURAM VILLAGE, DARSI MANDAL, PRAKASAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH Of SMT. A. MAHA DEVI

2 To The Member Secretary, State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)/SEAC O/o. Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board. A3, Industrial Estate, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad Respected Sir, Sub: Submission of Mining Proposal of - Black Granite Mine of Smt. A. Maha Devi- located at Sy. No. 277/2(P), 282/1(P) & 282/3(P) of Venkatapuram Village, Darsi Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh - Environmental Clearance Reg. Smt. A. Maha Devi has proposed a Black Granite Mine over an area of 1.00 ha. at Sy. No. 277/2(P), 282/1(P) & 282/3(P) of Venkatapuram Village, Darsi Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. With reference to the above subject we are here with submitting the following documents : 1. Standard template 2. Form I 3. Pre Feasibility Report 4. Environmental Management Plan 5. Approved Mining Plan We request you to kindly Process our proposal for grant of Environmental Clearance. Thanking you A. Maha Devi Proprietor

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4 STANDARD TEMPLATE FOR EVALUATION OF ALL PROJECTS/ ACTIVITIES S. No. Information required Information to be furnished by the project proponent 1. Name of the project or activity Proposed Black Granite Mine 2. Name of the organization/owner Smt. A. Maha Devi Proprietor 3. Address for communication W/o Sri Surya Muni, 4/449, Sreeramulapet, Tadipatri , Anantapur District 4. Telephone numbers id of the organization or contact person 6. Location of the proposed project or activity Sy. No. 277/2(P), 282/1(P) & 283/3(P), Venkatapuram Village, Darsi Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh 7. Appraisal category (b2 or b1) Category B (B2) 8. Nearest habitation and distance from the project or activity Kotta Venkatapuram Village 0.7 Km- South 9. Installed capacity / production capacities 6300 m 3 /Annum 10. Specify the fuel (coal/cng/ biomass/others) and quantity required Diesel based machinery will be used during quarry operations. 40 liters of diesel will be used per day. 11. Details of land use/land cover Lease area is barren hill land with sparse vegetation. It comprises small bushes only. Quarry lease area is surrounded by agricultural land. 12. Occupancy, ownership of the land in which the activity is proposed: (government land/private land/forest Patta land 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 Not applicable forest department.) (The village map with Sy. No. Indicating nearest forest boundary line from the site shall be enclosed) 14. Total investment of the project/activity. Rs. 30 lakhs 1

5 A. Funds allocated for EMP (capital cost and recurring cost per annum) 15. Brief description of the project with special reference to specific pollution and its control measures. 16. Compliance report on the following : A. Status of compliance of the conditions and environmental safeguards stipulated in the earlier clearance letters. B. 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. C. 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 MoE & F, GOI, w.r.t. Violation of EIA notification, 2006 and its amendments there of? (yes / no) 18. Present stage and status of the project : Operating Mine 19. Name of the consultant: None Rs lakhs (capital) Rs lakhs (recurring cost per annum) During mining operations fugitive dust emissions will be generated. Control devices such as water sprinklers and covering drill with cloth will reduce the generation of dust. Noise levels will increase during operations and these will be controlled with ears protection/use of latest noise controlled equipment. Vibration levels during blasting operations will be minimized by using low explosives and low quantities. Garland drains with sedimentation pits will be provided all along the waste dump. The mined out pit will be backfilled, spreading, fertilization of soil, leveling and greenbelt will be developed all along the approach roads of mining lease area. Present proposal is for Environmental Clearance. No court case is pending against the proposed project No No 2

6 DECLARATION Smt. A. Maha Devi, W/o. Sri Surya Muni, 4/449, Sreeramulapet, Tadipatri , Anantapur District, hereby declare that our organization do not have conflict of interest with the Chairmen and members of SEAC, A.P. and SEIAA, A.P. We hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to best of our knowledge and we shall hold personal liability for any deliberate misrepresentation and or concealment of factual information. If the information furnished is found to be false, the EC issued to our organization can be withdrawn and we are liable for action as per rules applicable. Date Place Tadipatri A. Maha Devi, Proprietor, W/o. Sri Surya Muni, 4/449, Sreeramulapet, Tadipatri , Anantapur District.

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8 (I) Basic Information FORM 1 Sl. No. Item Details 1. Name of the project/s Black Granite Mine of Smt. A. Maha Devi 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 Operating Mine 6300 m 3 / annum; Mining Lease area : 1.0 Hectares 5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. About 680 cu.m of Black granite was excavated from mine till now. 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) No No GCP Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Sy. No: 277/2(P), 282/1(P) & 282/3(P) Village- Venkatapuram Mandal- Darsi District- Prakasam Andhra Pradesh Donakonda Railway Station 20 Km- NW Gannavaram Airport 150 Km-NE Krishnapatnam port 160 km -SE Town Darsi 5 Km (NE) District Headquarter Ongole 50 km (SE) Venkatapuram Village 13. Name of the applicant Smt. A. Maha Devi 1

9 14. Registered Address 15. Address for correspondence: Name Designation (Owner/Partner /CEO) Telephone No. Fax No. 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? Smt. A. Maha Devi W/o. Sri. Surya Muni 4/449, Sreeramulapet, Tadipatri , Ananthapur District Smt. A. Maha Devi Proprietor gmraoservices@gmail.com The mineral to be 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. Mine lease was granted by Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad vide Proceedings No /R3(2)/2003 dated Lease deed was executed vide Letter No. 1232/Q/03 dated Mining Plan was Approved vide Letter No. 4684/BG/MP/MRKP/2015, Dated 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. 2

10 (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.) S. Information/Checklist confirmation No. 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? Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes/No Yes No Yes Yes 1.5 Construction works? Yes Demolition works? Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations Underground works including mining or tunneling? No No Yes No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data There will be permanent change in land use and topography due to the mining activity. 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. Office room, Rest shelters, First aid center, Work Shed will be constructed in the QL area. There are no buildings in the quarry lease area. Hence, no demolition works envisaged. As the workers will be hired from nearby villages, no need to provide houses for construction workers. Mining of granite will be carried out by opencast semi mechanized method. Granite will be excavated by forming benches of 6 m height. No underground mining or tunneling is envisaged Reclamation works? Yes In proposed lease area, reclamation will be taken up after economically viable depth is explored Dredging? No Not applicable 3

11 1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable About 6300 m 3 /Annum of Black Granite will be mined Production and manufacturing processes? Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Yes Yes Mining will be carried out by opencast semi mechanized method by using an excavator, tippers, Air compressors, jackhammers, Minor tools and Gen set of 180 KVA Stock yard and waste dump yard facilities are identified for storage of goods and materials in ML area. An average of Cum/annum of rock Waste will be generated during first five years. This waste will be dumped owners Patta Lands over an extent of 2.5 Acres in Sy. No. 280/2 due North of the quarry lease area or along the Western boundary of the quarry lease area over an extent of 1.0 Acre in Sy. No. 277/ Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Domestic wastewater will be sent to septic tank followed by soak pit. As the workers will be from nearby village so no needs to construct the house 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? Yes No No During operation about 2 tippers per day will be moving from the mine. No new rail network or sea route is proposed for the mining project. Existing road networks are 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 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No Not envisaged. 4

12 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? 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? 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? Yes No No No No No Not envisaged. No seasonal nalas are passing through the mining lease area. Water required for the mining activities is sourced through tankers from nearby villages. There are no perennial/seasonal water courses exist in this area. The mined out granite blocks are transported to consumers by Tippers. Not envisaged. Not envisaged Introduction of alien species? No Not envisaged Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No No influx of people is envisaged as the total manpower required during operational stage is 28 including labor as per approved Mining Plan 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 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes/No Yes Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data The quarry lease area is barren hill land portion with sparse vegetation with small bushes. No cultivation is carried out in quarry lease area Total water requirement of the mining operations is about 4 KLD per day. Water will be sourced through tankers from nearby villages. 5

13 2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable Construction material stone, aggregates, sand/ soil (expected source MT) Forests and timber (source MT) Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) Yes No Yes No Common office room, rest shelter First aid center and work shed is proposed to be constructed. So requirement of small quantities of construction materials are sourced from nearby areas. Not applicable This is open cast semi-mechanized mining. 40 liters/day of Diesel are used for quarrying operations. A common DG set of 180 KVA is used. Not applicable 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 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 3.2 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 Yes No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Not envisaged. It is proposed to use low explosives and less quantity to minimize the effects. Not envisaged. The proposed activity is providing employment to 28 persons. Not envisaged. 3.5 Any other causes No Not envisaged. 6

14 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 An average of 32, Cum/annum of rock Waste will be generated during first five years. Very little quantity from office and rest shelters. Used oil will be disposed as per the Hazardous waste management rules. 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. 5.1 Information/Checklist confirmation Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes/ No Yes 5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Emissions will be generated 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. 7

15 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 Emissions will be generated from transport. No major construction activities are envisaged. Dust is generated during mining and transportation of materials. However, odor is not envisaged. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not envisaged 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Not envisaged 5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not envisaged 6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: S. No. 6.1 Information/Checklist confirmation From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes/ No Yes 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. 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 No major construction/ demolitions are envisaged Noise is generated during drilling and cutting operation, which is instantaneous in nature. Noise is generated from the trucks deployed for transportation of mined material 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not envisaged 6.7 From any other sources No Not envisaged 8

16 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. 7.1 Information/Checklist confirmation From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials Yes/ No No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Not envisaged 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 No No Not envisaged. Not envisaged. 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 Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc. from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances Yes/No No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Blasting operations if required will be carried out but in a controlled manner Diesel is required which is stored at a safe distance from the quarry. Rules and regulations lay down for safe storage and handling of explosives as per the explosives act is strictly followed. 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 Not envisaged. 9

17 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. : Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or wastewater treatment, etc.) Housing Development Extractive industries Supply industries Other 9.2 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 No ancillary development takes place as this is a very small scale mining activity. Increased revenue to the state by way of Royalty, taxes and duties At the end of the life of the mine, the mined out pit will be backfilled and greenbelt will be developed along the lease boundary which will increase the aesthetic beauty of the site. 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No This is a small scale mining activity. 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No No other mining leases are located within 500 m. from the mine lease area. 10

18 (III) Environmental Sensitivity S. No. Areas Areas protected under international conventions, national or local 1. legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value. 2. 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 Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary None ---- Water Bodies Nagarjuna Sagar Right Bank Canal Akkamma Cheruvu Musi River Nakkala Vagu Kappala Vagu Alugu Vagu 1.2 Km-NE 7.8 Km-E 1.6 km (S) 4.3 km (S) 4.0 km (W) 9.3 km (WNW) None - None - 5. State, National boundaries None 6. Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim area None - 7. Defense installations None - 8. Densely populated or built-up area None - - Areas occupied by sensitive manmade land uses hospitals, schools, 9. places of worship, community facilities) 10. Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) None - None - 11

19 11. Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12. 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 - 12

20 I here y give u dertaki g that the data a d i for atio give i the appli atio a d 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: Tadipatri A. Maha Devi, Proprietor, W/o. Sri Surya Muni, 4/449, Sreeramulapet, Tadipatri , Anantapur District.

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22 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 Introduction The proposed mining lease area of Black Granite over an extent of 1.0 Ha is located in Sy. No. 277/2(P), 282/1(P) & 283/3(P) of Venkatapuram Village, Darsi Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh is granted to Smt. A. Maha Devi by The Director of Mines & Geology; Hyderabad vide Proceedings No. 2136/R3 (2)/2003 dated for a period of 20 years. Mining plan for this mine was approved vide letter No. 4684/BG/MP/MRKP/2015 Dated The salient features of the project are given in Table - 1. TABLE 1: Salient features of the project Project Name Black Granite Mine of Smt. A. Maha Devi Mining Lease Area 1.00 Hectares Location Sy. No. 277/2(P), 282/1(P) & 283/3(P) of Venkatapuram Village, Darsi Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh Toposheet No. 57 M/10 Latitude & longitude GCP Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Topography The lease area is a plain land with gentle slope and 3m contour level difference. Minerals of mine Black Granite Proposed production of mine Cu. m/ Annum Method of mining Open cast Semi-mechanized method No. of working days 300 days Water demand 4 KLD Sources of water From nearby villages through tankers Ultimate depth of Mining 30 m Man power 28 Nearest railway station Nearest state highway/national highway Nearest Port Nearest Airport Project Cost (Source: Mining plan) Donakonda Railway Station 20 Km (NW) NH-5 from Chennai to Kolkata 36 km (E) Krishnapatnam Port km (SE) Gannavaram Airport km (NE) Rs. 30 Lakhs 1

23 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report 2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent Smt. A. Maha Devi is a proprietor for this firm. She is in granite business for the last 15 years. The proposed Black Granite mine is located in Sy. No. 277/2(P), 282/1(P) & 283/3(P) of Venkatapuram Village, Darsi Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. The owner has contacted the buyers at Chennai and other important trade centers to export black granite from this area. At present Italy, Japan, Germany, China and U.S.A are the major importing countries of Granite. Granite has got good demand in the domestic and international market. Granite is being marketed since 5 years and we can expect good market demand will continue for years to come with improved technology. So there will be increased demand in local and international market for the Black Granite in the years to come. 2.2 Brief Information about the Project The mining lease area of 1.0 Hectares opencast semi mechanised mining will be followed and it has been proposed to produce approximately 6300 cu.m/annum of Black Granite. The nearest habitation Venkatapuram Village is at 1.0 Km due NNE from lease area. 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 6300 Cu. m/ Annum of granite blocks from SEAC, SEIAA, Andhra Pradesh for the purpose of grant of quarry lease. The demand and supply for the Black granite is growing which makes a lot of scope for revenue generation. The granite is further processed and supplied to industries after quarrying. 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. 2.4 Employment Generation Open cast semi mechanized mining method will be used. About total 28 workers are going to be engaged for at least 300 days in a year. It will provide indirect employment to several workers in the area. The occupation of the local inhabitants in surrounding villages of the mine area is Agriculture. The mining activity in this belt will benefit the locals both directly and indirectly. The directly beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the mines as skilled and unskilled workers. The indirect beneficiaries will be those who open small business to sell goods required by the residents whose per capita income will be enhanced 2

24 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report by the mining activity, and thereby their purchasing power will be increased. In the long run a lot of social goods are expected in the comparatively backward area when the inhabitants will be able to send their children to school. 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any. No interlinked projects were associated with this project. 3.2 Location The proposed project is located in Sy. No. 277/2(P), 282/1(P) & 283/3(P) of Venkatapuram Village, Darsi Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, over an area of 1.0 Hectares. The mining lease area falls in Survey of India Topo sheet No. 57 M/10. Location of the mining lease in Prakasam District is shown in Fig 1. The Geo Co-ordinates of the mine lease are: GCP Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Topographical Map Showing 10 km surrounding the Mine lease area is enclosed as Fig

25 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report FIG 1 LOCATION MAP MINE LEASE AREA 4

26 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report FIG 2 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP SHOWING 10 KM RADIUS AROUND THE 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 5

27 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report The mine lease area is of 1.0 Hectares and the production rate is 6300 Cu.m per Annum of Black Granite. The lease follows open cast semi- mechanized mining. 3.5 TOPOGRAPHY The area is located in Topo sheet No. 57 M/10 at the junction of Latitude 15 44' N and Longitude 79 38' 24.46"E. The lease area is a part of plain land with gentle slope. The area is devoid of any forest or tree cover. There are no prominent natural drainage channels in the area Regional Geology The quarry lease area constitutes a part of Granite and Granitic terrain of Archean age. Pink and Grey Coloured Granites, Pink Alkali Feldspar Granites are the important litho units in the area. Grani Diorites with basic enclaves of Supra Crystals like Horneblend Schists, Biotite Schists also occupy the area. These rock types are exhibiting various landforms like Domes, Inselbergs, Castle Koppies, Whalebacks and Linear Ridges. The geological succession of the area as worked out by GSI (1991) is as follows : Recent Younger Precambrian Granitoid Migmatite Complex Geological succession of the area Alluvium / Soil Cover Quartz veins, Pegmatites Dolerites, Gabbro, Pyroxenite Dykes Fine Granied Pink Alkali Feldspar Granite, Medium to Coarse Grained Pink Alkali Feldspar Granite Granite with Mega Crysts of K-Feldspar, very coarse grained Pink Alkali Feldspar Granite Medium to Coarse Grained Pink Granite Migmatite & Fine Granited Grey Alkali Feldpsar Granite Medium to Coarse Grained Grey Alkali Feldspar Granite Very Coarse Grained Grey Alkali Feldspar Granite Migmatite Grano Diorite Pink Alkali Feldspar is the most dominant rock type in the area with variations in grain size, scattered outcrops of Migmatites containing Neosomes of medium to Coarse grained Grey Alkali Feldspar Granites occurs at many places. A number of Quartz, Grey and Pink Pegmatites and Epidote Veins are criss crossing the host rock. Basic dykes of Dolerite, Gabbro & Pyroxenitic Composition traverse the granites in NW-SE, NNW-SSE, E-W & NE- SW directions. Thin veneer of alluvium is found limited to streams Local Geology Entire quarry lease area is covered with black granite in boulder form which is sub surface below 3 m from the ground level. 6

28 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report Regionally the area constitute a part of Peninsular Gnessic complex of Archean, and occupied by Porphyritic granite, white, grey and pink colour alaskitic granite, with patches of amphibolites, hornbelnd schist bonded magnetite quartzites as enclaves in both prophyritic and alaskitic granite. The major lith units are extensively invaded by younger quartz, pegmatite, epitode, calcite veins and also by dykes basic rocks. The porphyritic granite along with intermixing of pink alaskitic granite forming as mounds, ridges and hillocks in the area, contact of the rocks clearly indicate intrusive relationship, young alaskites intruded into older porphyritic granite; which is locally showing poorly developed foliating trending SW-NE. The older basic enclaves of amphibolites hornblend schist shows signs of metasomatism in the form of flakes of biotitic. Number of acidic veins like pegmatite, quartz is traversing the porphyritic granite trending in NNE SSW, NE SW to NNW SSE to NW SE. Basic dykes are not exposed in the area, however these dykes are observed in mostly trending SW-NE direction. Granite Deposit : Area is characterized by rugged topography with isolated tors and inselbergs intervened by plain land. Porphyroblastic granite with black amphibole a hornblend background with euhedral dark brown colour K. Feldspars porphyrytic crystals and extensively extracted in and around the quarry lease area. Mineralogically this rock is composed of quartz, plagioclase, microcline, orthoclase with aub ordinate amounts of biotite, hornblend and magnetite etc. However, due to very coarse grained nature of rock due to K. Feldspar crystals the rock is prone to weathering. a) Soil Cover It is represented in this area by boulder zone whose thickness varying between m. b) Weathered zone Underlying the boulder zoe of m thick below the soil cover of depth 2-6 m, brownish colour weathered mantle decreases with depth. c) Gabbro Black coloured, medium grained, equigranular gabbro occurring upto 3 m below ground level within the pit. It is boulder and sheet type exposures. The size of boulders varying between 1.0 To 2.5 m 3 in size. The sheet type of exposures and 7

29 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report massive type with underlying surface. Hence, the deposit can be classified as solid type. d) Structure Three sets of joints are recorded in the formation 1. N S vertical 2. E W vertical 3. Horizontal / sheet joints 3.6 RESERVES The deposit upto RL 35 m. is considered as Proved Reserves. The geological reserves are given in Table - 3 below. TABLE 3: Geological Reserves S. No. Category 10% in Cu. m A. Total Geological Reserves 2,71,166 B. Reserves blocked under 7.5 m. 70, buffer zone C. Reserves Blocked under Safety 38, slopes D. Total reserves Blocked (B +C) 1,08, E. Mineable Reserves 1,62, F. Mineable % recovery G. Average production H. Life of the Mine / = 4.23 say 4 years (Source: Mining plan) 3.8 Project Description with process details Method of Mining 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 0.2 m was adopted along a straight line and charged with low explosives to avoid feather cracks. The separation of blocks from the mother rock will be carried out by drilling and blasting, excavation will be done by the machinery. 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. 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 blocks 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. 8

30 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report Mining program for next three years The scheme of development and production for the first three years has been planned in consideration of the nature of the deposit within the lease area. It is observed that the sheet rock is exposed on Southern side of the working pit without any overburden and therefore the development of the quarry is confined towards Southern side of the existing pit TABLE 4 : Plan of Three Years Production Details Year Area (m 2 ) Bench Height (in m) Volume (in Cu. m) Production Granite Waste 3 rd , th , th Total 1,14,936 17, , Average 38, (Source: Mining plan) 3.9 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 it will be transported to the Local market through Lorry s. The existing roads will be utilized for the transport of Black Granite from mine site to market Use of Mineral The rough blocks being quarries in the mines will be consumed in the local market. The average price of the 1.2 up size is Rs to per cu.m Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse Not envisaged Availability of Water Its Source, Energy/ Power Requirement and Source Water Requirement Water is required only for drinking purposes, green belt development and dust suppression. The number of working people is around 28. So the total water requirement will be around 4 KLD. Source of water is bore wells Power Estimated Power: 180 KVA Source: D.G. set of 180 KVA Fuel consumption: 300 LPD 3.12 Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management/ disposal 9

31 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report Solid Waste Generation& its Disposal The granite occurs as surface and sub-surface deposit with soil cover and the weathering is limited to the inter-spaces of boulders and joint planes. In this type of extraction the recovery factor is as medium as 15 % so 85% comes out as waste. During the next three years about Cu. m of waste material will be generated. The lessee proposes to dump the waste generated in the Patta land owned by her over an area of 2.5 Acres in Sy. No. 280/2 due North of the lease area or along the Western boundary of the lease area over an extent of 1.0 Ac. in Sy. No. 277/1. Liquid Effluent No liquid effluent will be generated at the mine site. 4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 Nearest Railway Station Donakonda is the nearest Railway Station located at 20 Km in NW direction. 4.2 Nearest Airport Gannavaram Airport is about 150 km due NE from lease area 4.3 Landform, Land Use and Land ownership The mining lease is located in patta land. The working project portion is devoid of any vegetation. 5. PLANNING BRIEF 5.1 Planning Concept It is proposed to produce total of 6300 Cu.m per Annum of Black Granite from the proposed mining lease. 5.2 Population projection The project will employ mostly workers from nearby villages. About 28 persons will be employed as workers for this proposed mine. There will not be any increase in population due to the project. 5.3 Land use planning The project is located in 1.0 Hectares of Patta land. There will be change in land use as the Black granite mine will be excavated. An extent of about Sq. m area will be sliced down during next three years to a depth of 18 m. 5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) 10

32 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report On the basis of the preliminary site visit, the infrastructure demand in the villages was assessed on the basis of need and priority. 5.5 Amenities/Facilities First aid box and drinking water facility will be available at the site. Rest shelter will be provided at the site. It is proposed to provide the site services like Mines office and other statutory constructions like rest shelter, first aid, work shed and drinking water as required near the quarry lease. Drinking water will be supplied to the workers from the bore well opened in the adjacent quarry site & agricultural fields. 6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 6.1 Residential Area (Non Processing Area) As the local persons will be given employment, no residential area/ housing is proposed within the mining lease area. 6.2 Water Management The total water requirement is 4 KLD. There are no chances for changes in quality of surface water or ground water the quarry operations will be carried out on slopes of the rocky terrain. Hence neither the ground water table nor the general surface drainage pattern is affected. No water will be discharged from the quarry. Following measures shall be taken: Garland drain with sedimentation pit will be constructed all along the working pit and dump to arrest the silt. It shall be ensured that silt discharged from the mine area will be minimized to the utmost extent. It shall be ensured that good quality potable water is provided for drinking purposes. Good sanitation facilities (toilets with septic tank followed by soak pits) shall be provided and maintained for good hygienic conditions. The spillages form fuelling of machinery shall be avoided and in case of any spillage the same shall be handled properly. Likewise the spent lubricating oils etc., shall be safely collected and properly disposed off. 6.3 Sewerage System Disposal into soak pit. 6.4 Industrial Waste Management Not applicable. 6.5 Solid Waste management The granite occurs as surface and sub-surface deposit with soil cover and he weathering is limited to the inter-spaces of boulders and joint planes. In this type of extraction the recovery factor is as medium as 10 % so 90% comes out as waste. During the next three years about 97, Cu. m of waste material will be generated. The lessee proposes to dump the 11

33 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report waste generated in the Patta land owned by her over an area of 2.5 Acres in Sy. No. 280/2 due North of the lease area or along the Western boundary of the lease area over an extent of 1.0 Ac. in Sy. No. 277/1. Management of waste material shall include the following: Where the defectless and defective bands are distinct in the mine resorting to strip mining may be helpful in reduction of waste. Controlled and cushion blasting may be helpful in generation of less blasting waste. Soil will be used for reclamation of degraded soil area. Weathered rock if it is sufficiently soft and devoid of rock fragments can be utilized for roads, filling of road side ditches, formation of approach roads to quarries, construction works etc. Large and medium sized waste rock can be used as revetment for deep cut stream sections from preventing from soil erosion. The waste generated during the mining will also be used for back filling of the mine pit after completion of mining. 6.6 Socio-economic Environment The occupation of the local inhabitants in surrounding villages of the mine area is Agriculture. The mining activity in this belt will benefit the locals both directly and indirectly. The directly beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the mines as skilled and unskilled workers. The indirect beneficiaries will be those who open small business to sell goods required by the residents whose per capita income will be enhanced by the mining activity, and thereby their purchasing power will be increased. In the long run a lot of social goods are expected in the comparatively backward area when the inhabitants will be able to send their children to school. 6.7 Occupational Safety & Health Management Periodical Medical Examination (PME) of all workers before recruitment and during mining operations. Total workers in the mine 28 Mine operators will be provided with personal protective equipments (PPEs) include safety helmets and footwear, in addition to ear, eye, and hand protection devices. Dust masks will be provided for workers. Potable drinking water & shelter for mine workers will be provided. 6.8 Monitoring during Project Phase (active mining Pollution monitoring program includes periodic analysis of air, noise levels and groundwater samples. Groundwater samples at representative locations within and nearby the lease area shall be periodically analyzed to detect contamination if any. In the event of any contamination, concerned authorities shall be notified immediately and appropriate corrective measures shall also be initiated. The monitoring shall also help in knowing the effectiveness of abatement measures and also be a guide for further steps to be taken, if required Monitoring Strategy 12

34 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report The monitoring of various environmental parameters is necessary and is a part of environmental protection measures. Monitoring is as important as that of control of pollution since the efficiency of control measures can only be determined by monitoring. A well-defined environmental monitoring program would be employed with trained and qualified staff to monitor the ambient air quality to check whether the quality of emissions/effluents is maintained within the permissible limits. Environmental attributes should be monitored as given below: Ambient Air quality Water quality Noise levels Soil characteristics Locations and frequency of monitoring should be as per the guidelines of APPCB Ambient Air Monitoring As per MoEF there is a need to identify 3 ambient air stations at 120 o angle keeping the main source in the center. The ground level concentrations of suspended particulate matter, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the ambient air within the project boundaries will be monitored at regular intervals Noise Monitoring Noise levels in the workspace environment will be monitored periodically. If any deviation is observed necessary corrective measures will be taken. Monitoring noise levels is essential to assess the efficacy of maintenance of schedules undertaken to reduce noise levels and noise protection measures. A good quality sound pressure level meter is essential for this purpose. This work can be handled by plant authorities themselves or by hiring services of an external agency. Noise surveillance is for the benefit of the workers wellbeing and to keep track of machinery wear and tear Water Quality Monitoring Groundwater near the project site will be routinely tested for its quality. No contamination of groundwater is expected. Groundwater is recommended to be monitored in at least other wells/ bores in the area adjacent to the QL area in the direction of ground water flow to keep surveillance on the groundwater quality Use of Explosives Blasting activities that may result in safety impacts are typically related to accidental explosion and poor coordination and communication of blasting activities. The proponent will be using low explosives and silent non explosive demolishing agents will be used to minimize the effects of vibration. Control measures to be taken during blasting are: Specific warning devices (e.g. horn signals, flashing lights) and procedures should be implemented before each blasting activity to alert all workers and third parties in the surrounding areas (e.g. the resident population). Warning procedures may be needed to include traffic limitation along local roadways. 13

35 Black Granite of Smt. A. Maha Devi Pre-Feasibility Report Actively managing blasting activities in terms of loading, priming, and firing explosives, drilling near explosives, misfired shots and disposal. Adoption of consistent blasting schedules, minimizing blast- time changes. Rules and regulations laid down for safe storage and handling of the explosives as per the explosives Act will be strictly maintained. Specific personnel training on explosives handling and safety management should be conducted. Blasting sites should be checked post-blast by qualified personnel for malfunctions and unexploded blasting agents, prior to resumption of work Machine and Equipment Safety To prevent and control hazards related to machine and equipment use, measures for the enhancement of visibility should be applied throughout the mine. Specific visibility management practices may include the following: Use of reflective markings on structures, traffic junctions, and other areas with a potential for accidents. Use of contrast Colouring on equipment / machinery, including the provision of reflective markings to enhance visibility. Use of moving equipment / machinery equipped with improved operator sight lines. Installing safety barriers in high-risk locations of internal roads / transport corridors. Barriers may be constructed with refuse or other materials capable to stopping vehicles 4. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN An extent of about Sq. m area with 18 m depth will be sliced down during next three years. The proposal for reclamation of land affected by mining activity will be done at the end of mining lease. No reclamation is proposed in the first three years period because, the mining will be continued to further depths and reclamation will be possible only after completion of mining up to the proposed depths. Reclamation and rehabilitation of the lands affected by mining will be done by back filling, soil amelioration and afforestation. This will be taken up on need basis before the conclusion of mining operations. The back filling of the mine starts from the Northern end proceeds towards Southern side. Drainage will be developed along the slopes of the hill. Reclamation of the affected land includes back filling, drainage development, spreading and fertilization of soil, leveling and re-vegetation etc. Care will be taken to implement the said factors. 5. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES Smt. A. Maha Devi has allocated total budget for this project is 30 lakhs. Out of which 3.80 Lakhs (Capital Cost) and 2.31 Lakhs (Recurring Cost per annum) for the environmental protection measures. 6. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) 6.1 Financial and Social Benefits with Special Emphasis on the Benefit to the Local People Including Tribal Population, If Any, In the Area. 14