Sub: Submission of application for Environmental Clearance.

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1 Date: 10/10/2015 To, The Member Secretary, SEIAA, Dept. of Ecology Environment & Forest 7 th Floor, M.S. Building, Bangalore Dear Sir, Sub: Submission of application for Environmental Clearance. With reference to the above subject I Sri. R. Srirama, one of the partners of M/s Venkateshwara Crushers, owner of Quarry, herewith submitting Form1, Pre-Feasibility report & EMP along with other relating documents as a prerequisite for Environmental Clearance. We would like to bring to your kind notice that our Quarry operation is of a Building Stone and we are having Lease No 1178, extent of area being 2.0 Acre at Sy No 66 of Gabbadi Village, Kanakpura Taluk, Ramanagara District, and Karnataka State. With Respect to our application we are also here with enclosing Demand Draft of Rs. 10,000 from Corporation Bank, Baring number for your perusal. We request you to kindly consider the above details and process our Environmental Application and Issue Clearance Certificate. In anticipation of your favorably reply, we thank you and remain. Thanking You, Yours faithfully, M/s Venkateshwara Stone Crushers., Encl: a/a

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3 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Form I APPENDIX I (See paragraph 6) FORM 1 (I) Basic Information Sl.No Item Details 1 Name of the project/s Building Stone Quarry of M/s Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing company 2 S. No. in the schedule 1(a) 3 Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease/number of wells to be drilled 4 New/Expansion/Modernization Working Quarry The extent of the total Quarry Lease area (Q. L. No, 1178) 2.0 acres (0.80Ha) of Government Land. Max Peak Production 32,271 Tons Details are furnished in the approved Quarrying Plan. 5 Existing capacity / Area etc. Extent of Area : 2-00 Acre 6 Category of Projects i.e. A or B B 7 Does it attract the general condition? If Yes, please specify 8 Does it attract the specific condition? If Yes, please specify 9 Location No No Plot /Survey/ Khasra No. Sy No 66 Village Gabbadi. Tehsil District State 10 Nearest railway station /Airport along with distance in kms. 11 Nearest Town City, District Headquarters along with distance in kms The Quarry Lease 1178 is situated at Gabbadi Village, KanakapuraTaluk, Ramanagara District, and Karnataka State. KannakapuraTaluk Ramanagara District Karnataka RamanagaraRailway Station (W) is about 24.0 Kms from the Lease area. Kempegowda International Air Port(NE) at a distance of about 58.0 Kms Nearest Town Kanakpura (SW), about 20 km & District Headquarters is Ramanagara. Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 1

4 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Form I 12 Village Panchayats, ZillaParishad, Municipal Corporation, Local Body (Complete Postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given) Mini VidhanaSoudha, B M Road, Ramanagara, Ramanagara , Near Court Name of the applicant Sri. R. Srirama 14 Registered Address Yelethotadapalya, AnjanapuraPost, Bangalore- South Taluk. 15 Address for correspondence Yelethotadapalya, AnjanapuraPost, Bangalore- South Taluk Name Sri. R. Srirama Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) partner Pin Code Telephone No Fax No. Nil 16 Details of alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet. Sriramr1512@gmail.com 17 Interlinked Projects Not applicable 18 Whether separate application of Not applicable interlinked project has been submitted? 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. The Forest Conservation Act, 1980? The Wildlife protection Act, 1975? The C.R.Z Notification, 1991? 22 Whether there is any Government Order / Policy relevant /relating to the site? Mining site is specific hence, no alternative Sites examined. Not Applicable the area does not fall under Forest or under CRZ and there is no nearby wild life sanctuary or other sensitive area. No 23 Forest land involved(hectares) No Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 2

5 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company 24 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land, in which the project is proposed to be set up? Name of the Court Case No Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project Form I There are no litigations/cases against the Project. Capacity corresponding to sectoral activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing, mining lease area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral exploration, length for linear transport infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc., (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.) Sl. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) 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). 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes No The Quarry operation now and during the tenure of the lease period involves change in land use/topography covering an extent of 2.0 Acres (0.80Ha) The permanent/temporary change in land use or land cover for the ensuing Plan period is given in Quarrying Plan.(Copy enclosed) The Entire area is Government land and proposed working for Building Stone quarry. This is a quarry lease in rocky area and there is no vegetation or buildings required to be cleared for the project. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The quarry activities will result in change/creation of new land use. The waste Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 3

6 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Form I 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes lands in this part of the region will be judiciously & scientifically explored & systematically worked so as to create a good Quarry methodology for proper utilization of the stone deposits in view of Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession Rules & Granite Conservation and Development Rules apart from proper reclamation of the subject area for creation of new land use to suit the local requirement i.e. Afforestation of the Quarry lease area in non-rocky parts, development of infrastructure, roads & pits for storage of Rainwater& rain water harvesting measures. The area has been studied for estimation of stone reserves by Geological Mapping. Accordingly, reserves have been calculated & Department of Mines & Geology has approved the Quarry Plan. 1.5 Construction works? Yes Since this is a working quarry, construction/erection of temporary structures for quarry office, rest shelter, first aid station, sanitation etc., are already there on the non-mineralized area. 1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition works are involved 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations No No No Housing facilities are required at the Quarry site premises. Not applicable 1.9 Underground works including No Not applicable Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 4

7 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Form I mining or tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? Yes As the Quarry activities are on only a part of the lease area is exposed for Quarrying. The proposed reclamation program involves only afforestation works outside the lease area after obtaining necessary permissions (as the entire area is stone bearing/rocky) and other Environmental Protection measures like, Retaining walls, and toe drains etc., during the plan period Dredging? No Not Applicable 1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable 1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? 1.14 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? 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes Yes Yes No No No The mining operation involves drilling, loading and unloading. Method of Mining Semi-Mechanized Drilling Blasting Method The material is excavated and transported to the destination by hired trucks. Since it is a building stone quarry solid waste is minimal. Topsoil is used for Afforestation purpose. Not applicable the workers are from the nearby villages/locality. Existing road network is sufficient to meet the requirements of the quarry No new routes or alterations are required. Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 5

8 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Form I 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not Applicable 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No Not Applicable 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No No impoundment or realignment or other changes to the hydrogeology of watercourses is expected due to the quarrying activities Stream crossings? No Not Applicable 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water form ground or surface waters? No Not Applicable 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No There are no surface water bodies or changes of land surface affecting drainage or run off in the area. The natural drainage system will be maintained by creation of garland drains and roadside drains Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes No construction or decommissioning activities are involved. Transportation facilities are required only for Quarry staff consisting of 12 people. Skilled manual labor & staff are available locally from the nearby towns/villages for which the applicant has provided transport service Long-term dismantling, decommissioning, or restoration works? No Not Applicable 1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not Applicable Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 6

9 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Form I 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes Number of people working in the quarry area will be 12 members only; also sufficient skilled/ unskilled manpower is available locally Introduction of alien species? No Not Applicable 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No No loss of native species or genetic diversity is involved as there is no cutting of trees or forest growth or local flora & fauna is involved Any other actions? No Only Quarry & allied activities. 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): Sl. No. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) 2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Yes The entire lease area is Government land with exposures of stone About 3.0 KLD of water is being utilized for domestic purposes, sprinkling for dust suppression, Afforestation etc. Bore well is the source of water used in the Quarry. No surface water sources are available in the Quarry lease area. 2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes The Quarry lease area consists of Building stone. Quarry has maximum peak production capacity is as follows; Q. L. No, Max Peak Production 32,271 TPA (in Fifth Year) 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected Yes Sufficient construction material is locally available for construction of temporary Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 7

10 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Form I source MT) structures of Office, Rest shelters etc. 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) 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) Yes No No electricity is required as Quarry Operations involve only excavation of stone & waste by manual labor and by deploying earth moving machinery. HSD required for machinery is available locally. 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. Sl.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 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) No Substances or materials which are hazardous to human health or the environment are not used in the Quarry. However, Quarry involves manual excavation & haulage activities, which results in a small percentage of change in the environmental parameters namely SPM, RPM, and SO2 & NOX. But the effect on flora & fauna is insignificant, as the subject area comprises of wastelands. There will not be much impact on the water supplies in the region as the water table will not be intercepted and also the Quarry activities do not use/generate any harmful chemicals that can pollute the water sources. Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 8

11 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Environmental changes due to bad Quarry practices may result in damage to the ecology & also cause respiratory diseases due to inhalation of reparable dust emanating from drilling, vehicles & Loading/haulage machineries. No insect or water borne diseases is likely to occur as there are no liquid effluents or water Pollution due to the Quarry activities. Form I 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., No No There will not be any negative effect on the living conditions of people. It is actually expected to improve by way of socio-economic development of the region due to direct & indirect employment, community development program etc. There are no chances of vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, elderly people etc., as there are no habitations or townships near the Quarry site. 3.5 Any other causes No As described, the only causes or effect of the project due to the Quarry activities are dust related diseases to the people exposed for a longer period. This can be minimized by protective measures like suppression of the dust at the source, providing safety gloves, ear muffs, Nose masks, helmets, safety shoes etc. 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month). Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 9

12 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Form I Sl.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Soil, overburden or mine wastes Yes Solid waste generated/intercalated waste Consisting of soil 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or No Not Applicable commercial wastes) 4.3 Hazardous wastes Not Applicable (as per Hazardous Waste No Management Rules) 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not Applicable 4.5 Surplus product No Not Applicable 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No Not Applicable 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Not Applicable 4.8 Redundant machinery or No Not Applicable equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or other No Not Applicable materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not Applicable 4.11 Other solid wastes No Not Applicable 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) Sl.N o. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources. 5.2 Emissions from production processes. Yes No The only source of emissions from combustion of fuels is from excavators, compressors & haulage vehicles i.e. Tractors/tippers. The emissions from the same are very minimum & hence insignificant to cause any adverse effects. Not applicable as no production Process is involved at the quarry site. Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 10

13 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company 5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport. Yes The emissions due to handling or transport will be very minimum & negligible. Form I 5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Yes No No Not Applicable Generation of dust is expected from the loading & haulage operations within the core zone. The emission of dust levels is negligible due to the mechanized method of working. Not Applicable Not Applicable 5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not Applicable 6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: Sl.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers 6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes No The noise generation at the Quarry site will be due to transportation vehicles, Jack hammer drilling and occasional mild blasting but the noise levels shall be within permissible limits. Not Applicable Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 11

14 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Form I 6.3 From construction or demolition No Not Applicable 6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Jackhammer drilling is required for breaking the rocks and, lifting is done by excavator. Hence do not cause any problem. 6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Operational traffic due to movement of tippers for transporting Stone/waste from excavation site to transportation sites and dump yards. 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not Applicable 6.7 From any other sources No No other source of noise pollution exists. 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: Sl.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No No Yes Use of hazardous materials or its storage is not there. No effluents are generated; there is no sewage discharge or other effluents to water or land. The pollutants emitted to air are mainly dust. There is no discharge of pollutants to water. 7.4 From any other sources No There is no contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 12

15 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Form I ground or into sewers, surface water or groundwater. 7.5 Is there a risk of long term buildup of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No There is no risk of long-term buildup of pollutants in the environment as the mined out area will be backfilled or Scientifically rehabilitated and afforested by plantation. 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment. Sl.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances Yes Jackhammer drilling is required for breaking the rocks and lifting is done by excavator. So, no storage of explosives. 8.2 From any other causes Yes The other risks of accidents due to operation of the project are a) Loading operations at Quarry site b) Excavation works c) Movement of vehicles 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. Floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No Not applicable there is no possibility of the project likely to be affected by Natural disasters. Sl. No. 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. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 13

16 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company 9.1 Lead to development of supporting ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g. Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) Housing development Yes Form I The Project will lead to supporting utilities like improvement in business opportunities in the locality by way of establishment of additional shops, workshops & garages, promotion of community developmental activities etc. Present infrastructure will meet the requirement of the project. The conditions of the roads in the buffer zone will likely have an impact due to the activity. Extractive industries Supply industries Other There will not be any requirement of power supply to the Project site. Housing developmental activities in the locality will improve due to the project. 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes The Quarry Project site will not have any major impact on the environment, as after use, the site will be suitably reclaimed as per the Quarry Plan. Afforestation of the site, backfilling of pits, rainwater harvesting & measures to improve the aesthetic environment are some of the positive impacts due to the project. 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No Yes Not Applicable There will be positive beneficial aspects by way of creating additional employment opportunities and payment of royalty, taxes and excise duty etc., to the state exchequer. It will also enhance living standards of the people. The negative aspects will increase in environmental degradation by way of marginal increase in dust levels in the proximity of the lease area. Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 14

17 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Form I (III) Environmental Sensitivity Sl. No. Areas Name / Identit y Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary 1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local 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 No Yes None within 15 Kms SubedaranaKere- 1.7 Km (SE) GabbadiKere -1.8 Km (W) YadamaduKere 2.0 Km(NW) Hosagabbadi Village Kere -2.5 Km ( W) MurinagarKare- 5.5 Km (NE) 3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes Gullatikaval Reserve Forest 2.5 Km(E) Karadikkal Reserve Forest 3.0Km(SE) Suvarnamukhi River 3.5 Km(NS) Raghihalli Reserve Forest 6.0 Km(NE) 4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No Not Applicable 5 State, National boundaries No Tamilnadu - Karnataka Interstate Boundary Km(SE) 6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No National Highway Km (W) RamanagaraRailway Station 24.0 Kms(W) Bangalore International Airport Km (NE) 7 Defense installations No Not Applicable Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 15

18 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Form I 8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Kanakpura Km(SW) 9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) 10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 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) Yes No No No The nearest post and telegraph office, hospital, schools, police station is situated in Gabbadi village and also in Kanakapura. Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 16

19 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Form I I hereby undertake 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 given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. Date: 10/10/2015 Place: Bangalore. Authorized Signatory M/s Sri Venketeshwara stone crushing Company Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 17

20 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report Chapter 1 Executive summary 1.1 About the Company M/s. Sri Venkateshwra Stone Crushing Company having their registered office at Yelethotadapalya, Anjanapura Post, Bangalore, District, Karnataka. The company is having vast experience in quarrying & trading of building stone Martials. The Building stone quarry lease was originally granted For quarrying of Building (Granite) stone to Sri B. Nagesh S/o M.Byrappa,Thamasandra, Harohally Hobli, Bangalore rural district. The extent of quarry area being of 2.0 acres (0.80 Ha) at Sy no 66 (Part), Gabbadi Village, Kanakpura Taluk, Ramanagara District Karnataka State. Sri N. Shivakumar has transferred the lease to M/s. Sri Venkateshwara Stone Crushing Company dated The quarry lease period expired on and M/s. Sri Venkateshwra Stone Crushing Company has applied for renewal for further period. As per the Honorable Supreme Court order every quarry owner irrespective of size has to obtain Environmental clearance MoEF Govt. India, Quarry Plan is the Base Document and it has been approved by Concerned Authority. The quarry plan prepared is as per the guideline of the director of mines and Geology, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore as per the K.M.M.C Rules1994 and Sub-Rule3 (a) and 3(c) of K.M.M.C (Amendment) Rules1995, and has got approved on The lessee has developed the Small quarry at the center of the leased area and formed benches to work the area systematically as per rules. Though the reserves are quite attractive the mineable reserves will be reduced due to systematic formation of benches & boundary constrains. Need of the Project The building stone produced from the quarry will be used for the purpose of construction of buildings, roads and railway tracks etc. The quality parameters for supply of the mineral will be as per the requirements of the construction agencies. The occupation of the local villagers of the area is mainly agricultural. The mining activity in this belt will benefit to the local people both directly and indirectly. The direct beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the quarry as skilled and un-skilled 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. In the long run a lot of social goods are expected in the comparatively backwards area when the inhabitant will be sent their children to school. Employment Potential Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore. 1

21 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report Taking 25 working days in a month, totally there will be 300 working days in a year. About 12 numbers of employees have been hired, based on the demand from the purchasers, labor force will be increased. The minimum expected labor requirement is furnished below. Sl. No Designation No. of Employees 1 Skilled labor 8 2 Un Skilled Labor 3 3 Watchman 1 Total Strength 12 Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore. 2

22 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report Chapter 2 Introduction of the project 2.1 About Project proponent M/s. Sri Venkateshwra Stone Crushing Company having their registered office at Yelethotadapalya, Anjanapura Post, Bangalore, District, Karnataka. The company is having vast experience in quarrying & trading of building stone Martials. The Building stone quarry lease was originally granted For quarrying of Building(Granite) stone to Sri B. Nagesh S/o M.Byrappa, Thamasandra, Harohally Hobli, Bangalore rural district. Sri B. Nagesh has transferred the lease to M/s. Sri Venkateshwara Stone Crushing Company dated The extent of quarry lease area being 2.0 acres (0.80 Ha) at Sy no 66 (Part), Gabbadi Village, Kanakpura Taluk, Ramanagara District Karnataka State. Lease was granted By Department of Mines & Geology with effect from for a period of Five years and it is valid up to till Identification of Project The project is located in Gabadi Village, Kanakpura Taluk, Ramnagara District, Karnataka State being applied for quarry lease for an area of 2.00 Acres. The land is Government land. The salient features of the project are given in Table 1. Toposheet No. Site Location Survey No. State Land Availability Altitude Latitude and Longitude Table No1: Salient features of the project 57-H/10 Gabadi Village, Kanakpura Taluk & Ramnagar District 66 (Q.L. No.1178) Karnataka 2.00 Acres(0.80Ha) Minimum Elevation of about 760 mts. R.L. and maximum elevation of about 795 meters Points Latitude Longitude A N E B N E C N E D N E Relative Humidity % 72 % Temperature range Rain fall Nearest Town Nearest Airport 16 Deg. C. minimum during winter (November and December) & 35 Deg. C. maximum during peak summer (April and May) 702 mm average Kanakpura Town about 20 Kms (SW) from the site Kempegowda International Airport about 58Kms(NE) from the site Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore. 3

23 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report Nearest Rail Heads Nearest Highway Ramanagaram Railway Station about 24 Kms (W) from the site NH209, about 2.0 Km (W) Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore. 4

24 Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report Location of the Project Fig 1.1: Location of Project Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore. 5

25 Building Stone quarry by M/s Mahalakshmi Enterprises -Harohalli Pre-feasibility Report Fig1.2: Location of the Project on Google earth 2.3 Nature of the Project Nature Fig 1.3: Project surroundings It is proposed to carryout Building Stone quarry operation with a proposed yearly production (Maximum) of 32,271 Tonnes. The Table below describes the year wise production plan of the proposed quarry operation. Size of operation The total quarry lease area is 2.0 Acres, the quarry Lease is already obtained to operate Building Stone Quarry from Dept. of Mines &Geology. Vide Q.L.No1178. Table 1: Production Program For1 st 5years Prepared By ULTRA-TECH Bengaluru. 6

26 Building Stone quarry by M/s Mahalakshmi Enterprises -Harohalli Pre-feasibility Report Years Net Recovery in Cmt Salable quantity in Tons Mineral Reject on Tons Overburden Ratio 1 st Year 12,227 31,790 1,673 1: nd Year 11,856 30,826 1,623 1: rd Year 11,671 30,345 1,597 1: th Year 12,041 31,307 1,648 1: th Year 12,412 32,271 1,698 1:0.05 Total 60,207 1,56,539 8,239 - Building Stone are naturally occurring as intrusions of igneous rocks such as gneiss. Petrologicaly, this gneiss Granite is White gray to dark gray in color and they have great demands. Of late, Building stones products like size stones, different size of jelly stones are very much required by construction Projects like Roads, bridges, Residential Apartments and railway tracks etc. Texture, Mineralogy and Colour Building stones (Granite) show a very wide textural and mineralogical range dependent on whether they are of igneous. Normally Building stones (Granite) are whitish gray to dark gray in colour and they are course grain to medium grain ingrain size. Building Stone & its Importance Building Stones are quarried throughout the world in the form of huge blocks and then reduced into small blocks / slabs / fine pebbles (Jellies) to the required size of the client. These slabs are then carefully dressed by a specialist as per the requirement of client. Building Stone have different patterns or veining. Many stones rarely change in their tight quartz-like appearance, while others have veins that swirl and change irregularly. Small samples cannot give a good overall picture of a high-movement stone; it is wise to see the slab prior to the selection or fabrication. For many, the unique pattern is intriguing and adds to the beauty of the stone. 2.4 Demand Supply Gap The top five building stone producing and exporting countries are China, Italy, India, Iran and Spain, together accounting for 74% of world production. Our country has been progressing very fast requiring inter alia. Natural Stone plays a very important role in improving the economic condition of any country as it plays a crucial role in the construction activities and various building projects. Thus, the project will improve the economic condition of the country to a great extent. 2.6 Employment Generation due to the project Prepared By ULTRA-TECH Bengaluru. 7

27 Building Stone quarry by M/s Mahalakshmi Enterprises -Harohalli Pre-feasibility Report It is proposed to deploy 12 members from nearby villages on a day-to-day, taking 25 working days in a month with a total of 300 working days in a year. The minimum expected labor requirement is about 12 nos. The workers are from nearby village. The minimum expected labor requirement is furnished below. Sl. No Designation No. of Employees 1 Mines Supervisor 2 2 Skilled Labor 6 3 Un Skilled Labor 3 4 Watchman 1 Total Strength 12 Prepared By ULTRA-TECH Bengaluru. 8

28 M/s Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report Chapter 3 Project description 3.1 Location The project is located in Gabbadi Village, Kanakapura Taluk, Ramanagara District, Karnataka State being applied for quarry lease for an area of 2.00 Acres. The project site falls under Toposheet No. 57 H/10. Gabbadi village is situated 24 Km towards East from district head quarter Ramanagara. Kanakpura is the nearest town which is situated 20 kms (SW) from the project site. Geographical Co-ordinates of Boundary Pillars recorded using DATUM WSG 84 format are given below. Point Latitude Longitude A N E B N E C N E D N E Alternative Sites No alternative sites are considered as the chosen site founds suitable in all the aspects. 3.3 Size of Operation Year wise development and production Years Net Recovery Salable quantity Mineral Reject on Overburden in Cmt in Tons Tons Ratio 1 st Year 12,227 31,790 1,673 1: nd Year 11,856 30,826 1,623 1: rd Year 11,671 30,345 1,597 1: th Year 12,041 31,307 1,648 1: th Year 12,412 32,271 1,698 1:0.05 Total 60,207 1,56,539 8, Salient features of mining / quarrying The proposed method of mining will be semi mechanized open cast mining. For systemic working of open cast mines, the main development work will be the forming bench height of 6.0 m and width of 6.0 m. The mining will be done with the help of breaker cum excavator and secondary breaking shall be done by jack hammer, tractor mounted diesel driven compressors, tippers etc. Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 9

29 M/s Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report Equipment s and Machineries The list of Equipments & Machineries using in the quarrying operation is given in Table 2. Table No. 2: List of Equipments & Machineries Sr. No. Name of the Machineries Quantity 1 Excavator 1 2 Tractor mounted Jack Hammer 2 Drills With Compressor 3 Tippers 2 54 Water Tanker ( 3000 Cap) 1 Total Quarry Operation Method Method of Quarrying: Taking into consideration geological parameters of the ore body and the geo - technical field observations made there of it is opted to work by semi mechanical mode and the method is of by opencast with a bench system is adopted to work the deposit. The top of the bench having weathered trap and thin cap of soil cover removed ahead of massive trap rock is by using J C B /excavators the excavated material is used For Green belt formation in the project. It is only a medium scale stone quarrying. The quarrying is being done by semi mechanization mode. The benches height is kept 6.0 mts maximum and width 6.0 mts at ultimate stage by maintaining 65 0 degree as a pit slope Drilling & Blasting: Depending upon the requirement of Building stone material, drilling will be done by jack Hammer drill with 32 dia holes in multiple row. Spacing and burden will be 1.0 m and 0.75 m respectively, and depth of holes will be 2.0 m to 2.10 m, the 0.1 m is sub drilling to avoid toe formation at bottom of the benches Loading: Loading will be done by Manual or with help of Excavator or by JCB Transportation: Transportation will be done by using tractors/ tippers etc., the waste and the other over burden will be transported to the waste dumping yard by using tractors /Tippers Disposal of Waste Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 10

30 M/s Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report a. Nature of Waste: As the proposed project is building stone quarry the mineral recovery is taken at 95 % and waste generated would be only 5%. The waste that is generated shall be used for making of Garland drains, a part of the material will be used as a road metal / building material as for leveling, paving and etc., by which avoiding the environmental damages. Since the waste material generated at this mine is very minimal the same will be side casted till it gets disposed off. b. Selection of dumping site: Dumping yard has been selected in the corner within the Quarry Lease area. c. Maximum height and spread of the dumps: The maximum height of dumps will be 10 m allowing suitable slope depending on the quantity of the material dumped. Flow Chart showing Quarry Operation Quarrying Opencast Method Drilling-32mm dia holes Blasting CHARGER Size Reduction/Rock Breakers Sale Production Details Based on the study and survey carried out the geological plan has been prepared along with the size, shape and location of the Reserves. The Reserves has been calculated for each quarry lease areas by using standard norms. The conventional methods the total section area in square meters with strike influence in meters and recovery factory (Quantity = Cross-section area x influence x recovery factor). This building stone material recovery is about 95% for proved zone. Summary of category-wise geological resources of granite gneiss/building stone are furnished in below table Table 3: The details of geological reserves of each quarry leases are given below: Category Minerals in Tones Minerals rejects in Cmt Proved 7,46,928 56,862 Probable 1,06,704 5,616 Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 11

31 M/s Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report Possible 1,06,704 5,616 Grand Total 9,60,336 68,094 The development of quarrying is a regular process. Since deposit is having weathered rock cover and side burden it has to be removed fully. More over the deposit is having varying shades of Light gray color and closely spread joints throughout the formation, this needs to be dislodge, appropriate area in the form of trench to create production faces. The production and other details are given below Years Net Recovery in Cmt Salable quantity Mineral Reject on Tons in Tons 1 st Year 12,227 31,790 1,673 2 nd Year 11,856 30,826 1,623 3 rd Year 11,671 30,345 1,597 4 th Year 12,041 31,307 1,648 5 th Year 12,412 32,271 1,698 Total 60,207 1,56,539 8, Use of Materials Mainly the materials generated in this quarry operation will be used for making building stone, road metal etc Disposal of Waste The waste rock is generated from quarrying is only incidental waste. Mainly consists of weathered rock which is non toxic in nature. Area of dumping for the above said waste is lies on southeastern side of the quarry lease where the property belongs to lessee, entire surface rights of the said property vests with lessee. Dumping will be done in a phase wise manner. All the dumps during the course of quarrying shall be protected as mentioned below: 1. Toe wall shall be constructed all along the toe of the dumps. 2. Garland drains will be provided to arrest the surface runoff and wash off of the dump material. 3. Retention walls will be constructed to check washing of silt, with a dimension of Height mts and a width of 1.5 mts. 4. Plantation will be carried out all along the toe of the dump. And tall growing species will planted, where it act as an acoustic barriers and also checks the dust araising from the dump. 5. In addition to above, if any additional protective measures are required, such as trenches, drains, rubble walls, embankment etc, the same will be constructed. 3.5 Source of Raw Material: Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 12

32 M/s Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report Basically, the project is building stone quarry. No raw material is required to do so. 3.6 Utility Resources The major utility resources required for any quarrying project are as follows; Water Supply Power Supply Transportation Facilities Other Facilities Water Requirement Mainly water is required for dust suppression; green belt/afforestation and drinking/domestic purposes. Dust Suppression 1.5 KLD Green Belt/Afforestation 1.0 KLD Drinking/Domestic 0.5 KLD Power Supply As the quarrying operations is considered, no power is required because, mining operation are carried with the help of mining / earth moving machineries which runs by HSD. However for the office and Canteen and rest room, the power is required. To meet this power supply is taken from the local electricity department. A portable Diesel Generator is kept as a stand by Transportation Facilities Existing approach road is sufficient for transportation of materials Other Facilities The other facilities required are very minimal, the rest shelter and first aid facilities etc., already exist at site. 3.7 Waste Generation The generation of the waste material is very less from the quarry and the same is utilized for making of Garland drains, a part of the material will be used as a road metal for approach roads & internal roads formation purpose. Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 13

33 M/s Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report Chapter 4 Site analysis 4.1 Connectivity The quarry area of Q.L. Nos is located towards North East about 2 kms from the village Gabbadi. The village Gabbadi is located towards is located towards North-East about 20 Kms road distance from the town Kanakpura. The town Kanakpura is Taluk HQ in Ramnagara District in Karnataka State. The approach road to the quarry area from Town Kanakpura is via Horahalli. All facilities such as school, colleges, police station, railway station, hospitals etc are available in Kanakpura Town and also in Gabbadi Village. The project site is situated 2.0 Km from the NH-209 (W). 4.2 Land Form, Land Use and Land ownership The Lease Area does not involve any forest, agriculture or grazing land. The land is Government land at present and basically an Outcrop, the land is not viable for any agricultural purpose 4.3 Topography The topography of the area is a hilly terrine striking in the direction of North West to South East and sloping towards South West and West direction. The area is situated at a minimum elevation of about 760 mts RL and max elevation of about 795 mts RL above MSL as per the the Toposheet contour. 4.4 Infrastructure Since the scale of operation is very small and total employment is only 12 employs hence infrastructure are not required minimums infrastructure like rest shatter, toilet are already provided at site. However, there are important Social infrastructure available like the primary schools, Govt. Senior secondary schools, high schools, Primary health centers, Community Halls, Post Office, Bank, Cooperative societies are available in nearby Villages of the Village distance are given in Table 4: Table No. 4: Nearby Villages and its distances Sr. No. Village name Distance Direction 1 Mutharayanapalya 1.5Km NE 2 Puruvayyan Palya Village 1.8 Km W 3 Kadu Jakkasandra 2.0 Km SE 4 HosaGabbadi Village 2.5 Km SE 5 Gottigehalli Village 2.5 Km E Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 14

34 M/s Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report Chapter 5 Planning brief 5.1 Land Use Planning The quarry area is proposed to be worked by semi-mechanized method of working. The land use pattern for Q.L. No are given below Sr. No. Head Area put on use at the start of plan Additional requirement during plan period(in Ha) Total (In Ha) 1. Area under mining Waste dump yard Mineral Stock Yard Infrastructure Roads Green Belt Untouched Area Total Assessment of Infrastructure Demand The facilities required are very minimal, rest shelter and first aid facilities are already present in the quarry lease area. 5.3 Amenities / Facilities The facility required is very minimal; all the required facilities are available in the site itself. Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 15

35 M/s Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report Chapter 6 Infrastructure 6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area) The land is private Government land. The total 2.0 Acres and the lease have been approved by Department of Mines & Geology. 6.2 Green Belt It is proposed to develop a green belt in portion of the non-mineralized area of 7.5 mt buffer zone of the lease boundary. In addition the place around the haul road and backfilling area shall have plantation at the conceptual period. Every 1 st 5 years it is proposed to carry out afforestation by planting saplings per annum. 6.3 Connectivity The plant location has been so chosen that is close to the National Highway 209 which is 2.0 Km towards West from the site. 6.4 Water Management This area receives a scanty rainfall which is around 702 mm annually. The storm water flows through the minor water courses and get collected to the larger courses. The ground water in this area is very deep which to an extent of mts depth. Drinking water facility is being provided at site and also canteen facility is also provided for the benefit of the employees. There will not be any effect on ground water table since the operation is much above the ground water table. Also there will not be any wastewater generation from the activities. 6.5 Sewerage System Since there are no mine waters or ground waters, the proposal of pumping out or any sort of treatment and disposal of water from the quarry does not arise. 6.6 Solid Waste Management Waste rock generated incidental to quarrying is being dumped corner of the Q.L area known as dumping yard and suitable garland drains will be provided so that there will not be any land pollution to the surrounding environment during monsoon. 6.7 Power Requirement & Supply / Source As the mining operations are considered, no power is required because mining operation is carried with the help of mining / earth moving machineries which runs by HSD. How ever for Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 16

36 M/s Sri Venketeshwara Stone crushing Company Pre-Feasibility Report the administrative work and work shop, the power is required. To meet this power supply is taken from the local electricity department. A Diesel Generator is kept as a stand by. 6.8 Environmental Considerations Air pollution control The dust is generated from the quarrying operations, however Dust generation from the drilling activity, which will be suppressed by frequent sprinkling of water, Vehicles will be maintained in good conditions and regular servicing will be undertaken in order to limit vehicular pollution, Dust released due to trippers, loaders, etc will be suppressed by sprinkling of water and Suitable local tree species will be planted around the lease area /vacant area Water Pollution Control Water quality is good because there is no source of pollution due to Building Stone quarrying and there is no surface water body within the lease area. Domestic water requirement will be met from the nearby bore well, and for dust suppression the water requirement will be met through water tanker Noise Pollution Control Quarrying operation involves drilling operation by jack hammer and compressor combination and also movement of Heavy Earth Moving Machineries (HEMMs). A proper Greenbelt will be developed to attenuate noise that is generated due to quarry activity, the quarrying operation will be restricted to only day time, to attenuate noise, various measures shall be taken up from the source point, and Persons exposed to quarry operation are being provided personal protective equipment s (PPEs) as occupational Safety Measures Waste material management The waste that is generated shall be used for making of Garland drains, a part of the material will be used as a road metal / building material as for leveling, paving and etc., by which avoiding the environmental damages. Since the waste material generated at this mine is very nominal the same will be side casted till it get disposed off Top Soil Management The soil encountered at the beginning of the quarry operation is used for the Green belt development. Prepared By ULTRA-TECH, Bangalore 17