EIA-EMP. Category B2

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1 EIA-EMP Quarrying ORDINARY ROUGH STONE Category B2 Project Details EXTENT : Ha S.F.NO : 198(P) VILLAGE : VEERASOODAMANIPATTY TALUK : MELUR DISTRICT : MADURAI APPLICANT Thiru C.MANOGARAN S/o Chandran, Veerasoodamnipatty Village, Vanjinagaram -Post, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu. Ph: CONSULTANT SURIYA MINING SERVICES (AN ISO 9001: 2008 Certified and QCI/NABET Accredited Organization) 3/216, K.S.V, Nagar, Narasothipatti, Alagapuram, Salem Website: suriyamining.com suriyakumarsemban@gmail.com, ceo@suriyamining.com

2 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE SUMMARY S.No Particulars Description 1. Name of the Owner/Firm Thiru C. Manogaran S/o Chandran OWNER 2. Location of the quarry- S.F.No. S.F.No. 198(P) in Veerasoodamanipatty Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu. 3. Purpose of Application Proposal for Environment Clearance for Quarrying ORDINARY ROUGH STONE QUARRY. 4. Extent of quarry in Ha Hectares 5. Modernization/New Existing 6. Ownership Poramboke 7. Topo Sheet No. Topo Sheet No. : 58 J/8 8. Latitude / Longitude BLOCK LATITUDE LONGITUDE DGPS (Co-ordinates) A 10 o N 78 o E B 10 o N 78 o E C 10 o N 78 o E D 10 o N 78 o E E 10 o N 78 o E F 10 o N 78 o E G 10 o N 78 o E H 10 o N 78 o E I 10 o N 78 o E 9. Topography of MSL area The applied area is an existing quarry, again applied for Quarry lease. The area is moderately elevated hilly terrain ranges from 185m-200m RL above MSL. Top layer is partly weathered and fresh granulite is found below 6m depth. 10. Land Use Pattern The area occupies exposure of Charnockite rises to an elevation above the ground level. Quarries around the area are almost topographically hilly terrain with moderate heights. Water table of the area is said to be fluctuated between 36-38m in a year. 11 Method of Mining Open cast semi-mechanized mining using Hydraulic excavator and tippers in combination 12 Production (quantity in m3) Production Schedule is proposed as 20140M 3 ordinary rough stone for per annum 67M 3 or 11 load (Each of 6M 3 ) per day for the 300 working day per year by open cast mining. 1

3 13 Overburden/Waste Description Quantity Geological reserves M 3 Mineable reserves M 3 Year Gravel/ Topsoil (M 3 ) Overburden/Waste (M 3 ) First Second Third Fourth Fifth Total Life of Mine 5 years 15 Climatic condition Average Rainfall 850mm. Summer 27 C and 40 C Winter 20 deg C and 30 deg C 16 Proposed Bench Dimensions Bench Length Width Height (m) Level (m) (m) First 236m m 2m Second 236m m 6m Third 215m m 6m Fourth 189m 86-92m 6m Fifth 164m 60-66m 6m Six 138m 34-40m 6m Total 17 Water table 32m below ground level 18 Water requirement Purpose Quantity KLD Drinking and Utilities Dust Suppression and Green belt Source 1.0 Mineral water Total Nearby lake / river/ odai/ channel No water bodies nearby. etc. 20 Waste water No generation of waste water. 32m Industries 2.0 Wells of proponent site 21 APC Measures Dust expected to be generated from hauling roads, place of excavation etc will be suppressed by periodical wetting of land by spraying. 22 Habitation The Pattur Population of 3817 people. Other villages 2

4 are Alampatti (5993), Velluttupatti (4261) and Muthupatti (3393). 23 Man power 12 employees 24 Ariel distance from Reserve forest, Sensitive areas, Forest, Bird sanctuaries, Wild life sanctuaries, National parks, Monuments etc., within 15km The Alagar Reserve forest is situated about 3.5Km on western side. There is no Wildlife Sanctuary is located within 10kms radius. Bird Sanctuaries Nil Wild life sanctuaries - Nil Monuments Nil 25 Interstate boundary Kerala Interstate boundary is situated about 100 kms from the proposed site on the western side. 26 Precise area statement Approved by The District Collector, Madurai in letter No. 1627/ 2015-Mines, dated Mining plan Prepared by Approved by S.SURIYAKUMAR, M.Sc., M.Phil (Geology). F.C.C. (Mining), PGDBA, DIPC (Industrial Pollution Control). RQP/MAS/013/87/A. The Mining Plan approved by AD, Madurai Lr.No.1627/2015 Mines - dated Environment Plan The land area likely to be degraded due to quarrying, dumping, forming of haul roads etc. has clearly been indicated in the mine lay out plan 30 Total cost of the Project Project cost / investment : Rs Lakhs Expenditure : Rs lakhs 3

5 1.1 PHYSIOGRAPHY 1.0 SITE ANALYSIS The applied area is an existing quarry, again applied for Quarry lease. The area is moderately elevated hilly terrain ranges from 185m-200m RL above MSL. Top layer is partly weathered and fresh granulite is found below 6m depth. No major rivers or water courses found nearby the applied area. Water table lies at a depth of 32m from the surface evidenced from the adjacent tube well. The temperature of the region is reported to be 19.5 C to a max of 35.5 C during summer. The rainfall in this area is about mm during monsoons. There are no historical monuments or areas of public interest found in the vicinity of 10Km from the area preferred for quarrying lease. There is no permanent building within a radius of 300m. The area applied for lease is surrounded by ordinary rough stone quarries. It is shown in the satellite image (Fig.2) as well as in the Environmental Plan (Plate No.XI). Fig 1.1: General view of the area 4

6 1.2 REGIONAL GEOLOGY: Madurai district is comprised of Archaean peninsular gneisses such as Charnockites, Hornblende gneisses, Biotite gneisses and migmatites and are intruded by younger formations like pegmatite and quartz veins. These rocks are extensively weathered and overlain by recent valley fills and alluvium at places. The geological formations found in the District are Khondalite, Calc-granulite, complex gneiss mainly Hornblende-Biotite and crystalline limestone, Biotite gneisses, Granite gneiss, Granite, Pegmatite, and Quartzite veins. In general, stratigraphic succession of the geological formation met within this district is as follows: Age Recent to sub-recent Archaean Rock formation Soil, Alluvium Granite, hornblende, biotite gneiss, garnet sillimanite gneiss, quartzite and Biotite gneiss. Recent to Sub recent : Soils, Alluvium, Laterites, Colluvium and Kankar. Archaean: Granite, Hornblende-biotite gneiss, garnet Sillimanite gneiss, quartzites and charnockite. 1.3 GEOLOGY OF THE PRECISE AREA The rock type found in the area applied for lease is a type migmatised granulites with equigranular texture used for fensing stones, foundation rubble masses as ordinary Rough stone which contains mostly of quartz and feldspar with some biotite minerals It is a part of migmatite, completed remelted granulite looks like granite but due to close spaced joints it is used as ordinary rough stone. The formation of the deposit trends along NE- SW direction which dips steeply. The major portion of the deposit is sheared on northern side of the area. It is shown in the geological map (Kindly refer Plate No III). Top Red Soil (2m thick) Migmatite\ Granulite Charnockite Peninsular Gneiss - Recent - Archaean - Archaean - Archaean 5

7 Fig1. 2: Close view of granulite showing colour and texture 1.4 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS Madurai has the typical climate of the Deccan plateau. It remains hot and humid most of the year. Read on to get the complete information on the climate in this amazing city of India. Monthly reported rain fall data is given as below, RAINFALL The average rainfall of Madurai district is 850mm. Fig: 1.3 Annual Temperature and Rain fall data 6

8 Monthly reported rain fall data is given as under, Fig 1.4 Rainfall in mm SUMMERS The sun is at its glory and shines very brightly during the summers. During the summer months, i.e. from May to June, the tempera ture varies between 27 C and 40 C. Therefore, the climate is quite hot. May is the hottest month. Cottons are recommended during this time WINTERS In winters, which starts from December and lasts till February, the temperature ranges between 20 deg C and 30 deg C. The climate remains pleasant during this time, as the temperature rarely falls below 20 deg C MONSOON Though the rainfall is very frequent and uniform throughout the year, just like the flow of pilgrims and tourists, the city receives the major share of rainfall between the months of July and October. Fig 1.5 a) Average Temperature 7

9 Fig. 1.5 b) Minimum and maximum temperatures 1.5 LAND USE PATTERN The area occupies exposure of Charnockite rises to an elevation above the ground level. Quarries around the area are almost topographically hilly terrain with moderate heights. Water table of the area is said to be fluctuated between 36-38m in an year. The area experience sub- tropical climate. The table indicating the area put on use at start of plan and additional requirement during plan period for calculation of net area and the area considered for reclamation has given below. Table 1.1 Land use pattern S. No Head Area put on use at start of plan (Ha) (Previous) Total Area used at the end of plan (Ha) % of Use i) Area under mining % iii) Un-worked area % iv) Roads % v) Green belt & Safety area % VI) Infrastructure % VII) Waste Dump WATER ENVIRONMENT Total No water bodies found nearby. Water drawn from the open wells are potable and the villagers are using for a long period. No adverse health effect has been reported due to consumption of water. The applicant have to test the water quality parameters like ph, TDS, COD, BOD, Salinity, hardness, fluorine etc. as the mine workers consumes. 8

10 1.7 AIR ENVIRONMENT As no mining activity no dust rise is observed. Dust fall data may be taken from the district observation for threshold values. 1.8 NOISE AND VIBRATION Threshold sound level is reported as 60dB. Noise level has to be studied prior to mining and after opening the quarry for production. Vibration may be negligible due to absence of heavy deep hole blasting. No activity to test vibration of longitudinal waves and its peak particle velocity. 1.9 FLORA AND FAUNA Flora as observed and identified in the field are covered by photograph and shown below. Mostly Erukku, Neem trees and Panai trees are found more on regional scale. The Applicant has developed trees like Teak, Mango, Casuarinas and Eucalyputs etc with proper nursery garden and plantation on vacant land Fig No.1.6 Regional trees of the proposed area 9

11 Flora is represented by herbs and shrubs of local species. Fauna is represented by rabbits, rat, scorpion, millipedes etc. Trees and their botanical terms are given below with numbers TREES: S. Name of trees Botanical Name Number Remarks No. 1 Vembu Azadirachta indica 8 Growing well 2 Panai Borassus flabellifer 10 Growing well 3 Pungai Growing well SHRUBS: S. No. Local Name Botanical Name 1 Nayuruvi Achyranthus aspera 2 Erukku Calotrophis gigantea 3 indumul Pterolobium indicum HERBS: S. No. Local Name Botanical Name 1 Poolai poondu Aerva lanata 2 Korai Elacocarpus aerratas 3 Thumbai Leucas aspera 4 Peru Nerunji Pedalium murex 5 Kantangkathri Solanum xanthocarpum Fauna is represented by rabbits, rat, scorpion, millipedes etc 10

12 1.10 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT INTRODUCTION This section of the EIA report deals with Socio-Economic Impact assessment of the proposed Mining Project promoted by M/s Thiru.C.Manogaran, Melur taluk at Pattur village, Sub-district Melur District of Madurai, Tamilnadu. The objects of the socio-economic impact assessment are as follows: a) To study the socio-economic status of the people living in the study area of the proposed mining project. b) To assess the impact on socio-economic environment due to proposed mining project METHODOLOGY The methodology adopted for impact assessment is as follows: a) The details of the activities and population structure have been obtained from Census 2001 and 2011 and analyzed. b) On the basis of a preliminary reconnaissance survey, two questionnaires were developed to make it suitable to fulfill the objectives of the study. c) Based on the above data, impacts due to mining operation on the community have been assessed and recommendations for further improvement have been made POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS- PATTUR VILLAGE In Melur taluk, Pattur village had a total household 736 in 2001 which is increased 975 in according to census Village had a total person of 3817 in 2011 census previous census 2946 persons in There were about 1959 men according to 2011 census and 1467 men in 2001 census marking an increase of 492 men over the previous census. During 2001 there were about 1479 women (50%), which increased to 1858 (48%) in 2011 census. 11

13 Pattur village had a literate accounted for 1308 persons (44%) in 2001 and increased to 2156 persons (56 %) in There were about 53 percent males in 2001 and 65 percent in There were about 529 (35 %) females increased to 869 (46%) classes as literates in Sex composition is the most important demographic characteristic that affects the incidence of birth and death. The average sex ratio in Melur taluk, Pattur village was 1008 during 2001 and decreased to 948 the year of The lowest sex ratio may be either due to the migrants for educational purpose and employment opportunities and due to infant death of female. Table No 1.2 Population Characteristics Pattur Village, Melur Taluk, and Madurai District ( ) S. no Characteristics 2001 % 2011 % 1 Total Household Total Population Male Population Female Population Total Literacy Male Literacy Female Literacy Sex Ratio Fig No.1.7 Population Characteristic 12

14 OCCUPATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS - PATTUR VILLAGE The term workers denote the population engaged in primary, secondary and tertiary activities classified in the census reports of Indian government. During the year 2001 Pattur village had 1566 workers accounting for 53 percent of the total population of the Village. During 2011 there were about 2006 (52%) according to the census. There were about 860 men (58%) during 2001 which is increased to 1160 persons (59%) according to census There were about 706 female according to 2001 which is increased to 846 female during 2011 marking a decrease of 142 women over the previous census. In Pattur village had a total main workers accounted of 1543 (52%) persons during 2001 census which is increased to 1666 (43%) persons during There were about 691 (46%) women in 2001 and 702 (37 %) women according to the census 2011 marking an increase of 691women over the previous census. The study area has experienced a change in the occupational structure in the form of a decline in the proportion of cultivators, agricultural laborers and an increase in the proportion of secondary workers and tertiary workers. Table No.3 Occupational Characteristics of Population -Pattur Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District ( ) S. no Characteristics 2001 % 2011 % 1 Total Population Male Population Female Population Total Workers Male Workers Female Workers Total Main workers Male Main workers Female Main Workers Total Cultivators Male Cultivators Female Cultivators Total Main Agricultural Labourers Male Agri.Labourers

15 15 Female Agri.Labourers Total Main HHI Male HHI Female HHI Total Main Other Tertiary workers Male OT Female OT Total Nonworkers Male Nonworkers Female Non workers Fig 1.8 Occupational Characteristic 1.11 HUMAN SETTLEMENT The following villages are found in the buffer zone with population as per 2011 census. The Pattur Population of 3817peoples of both male (1959) and female (1858). Name of Village Direction Distance from Population Mines (Approx) Pattur North Alampatti South Velluttupatti East Muthupatti West

16 2.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURE The mining plan proposed is for the a small production of rough stone without involving deep hole drilling and heavy blasting occasionally. Such limited mining activity is not likely to cause pollution of air, water and noise is concerned. The impact of mining on environment will be as follows. 2.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT There is no gaseous matter to be generated in this mine. Dust generation during drilling of shot holes, haul road, smoke from vehicles shall be controlled as given below, i) Dust extractor or wet drilling to be followed to control dust at source of emission during drilling, ii) Emission level in all machineries and transport vehicles to be tested once in a year to keep them in control with proper maintenance and service as per TNPCB Standards, iii) Water sprinklers along the sides of haul road shall be fixed to control fly of dust while transporting minerals and waste, iv) Avenue trees along roads and green belt around ML boundary shall be planted as per the norms of MoEF to control fly of dust, noise etc, v) In above all, labours engaged in such dust prone areas should be provided with safety devices like ear muff, mask, goggles etc as per the MMR, 1961 amendments and circulars of DGMS under the provisions of occupational diseases. vi) Labours may be permitted officially to undergo medical checkup to test silicosis and other respiratory check up once in 5 years And other guidance required under these laws should be strictly adopted. 2.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT The ground water table in this area is reported as 32m depth as evidenced from nearby wells. The mining operation in the proposed area is likely to be above the ground water table and thus the question of inundation of surface waters shall not arise. Due to this, the ground water may not be affected or polluted during the course of mining. 15

17 Surface is sloping due south and the rain water during both seasons flows to the nearby odai\nullah. In case of slurry water, it should be allowed to settle in a pit before passing through the natural drainage system. If necessary, settling tank has to be constructed to desilt before leaving the quarry premises so that the natural drainages shall not be silted. Percolation into ground water may be allowed through a sump at any one corner of the pit for recharging of ground water level. The discharged water from the quarry shall be potable and it will not have any impact over the quality of the water regime. 2.3 NOISE AND VIBRATION Generation of noise from blasting shall be controlled by delay arrangements in blasting and use of proper quantity of explosives and strength. Protective devices shall be provided for use of persons employed in the vicinity. Wherever the noise level is found in excess of the stipulated limits (85db), necessary protective devices like ear plug, mask will be provided to the employees exposed to such noisy and dusty conditions. No deep hole blasting is adopted and only small dia explosives are used for breaking the hard rock and boulders. Where ever necessary muffle blasting shall be followed to control fly rocks from blasting VIBRATION Being limited mining activity with small production of ordinary rough stone per day and no deep hole blasting is adopted. Only small dia blast holes are proposed to be for breaking the hard rock and boulders and Muffle blasting method shall be followed to control fly rocks fragments during blasting if required. 2.4 TOP SOIL MANAGEMENT The limited quantity of waste of proposed to be dumped along 7.5m inner boundary. In order to stabilize the sides of waste dump(s), suitable vegetation over it will be adopted. 16

18 2.5 PROPOSAL FOR RECLAMATION LAND AFFECTED BY MINING ACTIVITIES DURING AND AT THE END MINING LEASE PERIOD The depth persistence of the ordinary rough stone deposit is proved beyond the workable limits of 32m from the petro-genetic character of the granite body. The mine area shall be fenced on top of open cast working with type S1 fencing. It is proposed there is no immediate reclamation of the pit. However, the pit will be utilized for miscellaneous purposes like pisciculture or as a water reservoir after the mining activities over. 2.6 STABILIZATION AND VEGETATION OF DUMPS The materials to be dumped shall be very hard in nature and it does not require any grading separately. The materials like rough stone rejects shall be graded automatically during dumping by Excavator and tipper combinations.. In order to stabilize the sides of waste dump(s), suitable vegetation over it will be adopted to prevent erosion of dumps during rainy season. Part of top soil will be spread over the non-active dumps and sapling of trees along slopes will be planted in order stabilize the dumps. It is proposed to plant 20 trees per annum during the mining plan period as described in the land use and afforestation plan 2.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS ARISING OUT OF MINING The mine area does not cover any habitation. Hence the mining activity does not involve any displacement of human settlement. No public buildings, places, monuments etc exist within the lease area or in the surrounding area. The mining operation will not disturb/ relocate any village or need resettlement. Thus no adverse impact is anticipated. The impact of mining activity in the area is positive on the socio-economic environment of the region. Pattur village in Rough stone quarry is providing employment to local population and it will be give preference to the local people whenever there is requirement of man power GENERAL The coming of the project will bring overall improvement in the locality, neighborhood and the state by bringing industry, roads, water supply, electricity, employment, living standard and economic growth. 17

19 2.7.2 EMPLOYMENT The socio-economic conditions of the surrounding villages are poor as there is no significant source of earning. The occupational activities are agriculture, cattle rearing and employment in mines but on daily wages. The mining activity will provide employment to local people which will increase socio economic status of the area IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE The opening of the proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas. This will result in following benefits:- Improvements in physical infrastructure. Improvements in Social Infrastructure. Increase in Employment Potential Contribution to the Exchequer. Prevention of illegal mining. During and Post-mining enhancement of green cover. 2.8 PROGRAMME OF AFFORESTATION Appropriate species of trees like Teak, Mango, tamarind & other trees will be planted along the lease boundary as well as over Non-active dumps at a rate of 20 trees per annum with an interval of 5m. The survival rate expected to be 80%. The program of planting trees is given in Land use and Afforestation Plan (Kindly refer Plate X). Year Place Types of Trees Number I II III IV V Lease Boundary & Dump Lease Boundary & Dump Lease Boundary & Dump Lease Boundary & Dump Lease Boundary & Dump Teak, Mango, Tamarind and other regional trees. etc, Teak, Mango, Tamarind and other regional trees. etc, Teak, Mango, Tamarind and other regional trees. etc, Teak, Mango, Tamarind and other regional trees. etc, Teak, Mango, Tamarind and other regional trees. etc, Rate of Survival % % % % % 18

20 2.9 PROPOSAL FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT The ordinary Rough stone waste is hard and porous and will not produce any waste which will pollute the ground water. More than 95% of materials shall be crushed down to various sizes and fines shall also be screened and washed for material sand. No much waste available even for dumping. 3.0 PROJECT COST 3.1 Proposed financial estimate / budget for (EMP) Environment Management a) Project cost / investment i) Land Cost : Rs 15,00,000 ii) Machinery to be used : Rs 121,00,000 iii) Refilling / Fencing : Rs 75,000 iv) Labourers Shed : Rs 75,000 v) Sanitary facility : Rs 50,000 vi) Other items : Rs 75,000 Total Rs lakhs b) Expenditure i) Drinking water facility for the labourers = Rs 75,000 ii) Sanitary arrangement = Rs 70,000 iii) Safety kits, = Rs 75,000 iv) Dust control = Rs 75,000 v) Afforestation etc. = Rs 3,80,000 vi) Social responsibility = Rs 4,00,000 Total = Rs lakhs * NO EIA STUDIES CONDUCTED Signature of the Applicant Signature of RQP/ EIA Coordinator (Mining) SURIYA MINING SERVICES, SALEM (Accredited EIA consultant Organization) 19