M/s. Sri Nageswari Granites (Black Granite Mine 3.00 Ha.)

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1 STANDARD TEMPLATE FORM-1 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN & APPROVED MINING PLAN For M/s. Sri Nageswari Granites (Black Granite Mine 3.00 Ha.) At Sy. : Gap Area Auvulapalli &Vuppurapalli Village, Somala Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh Proposed By Sri.S R. Meganatham D.: , Balamuuran Street, Durganagar Colony, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh

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3 STANDARD TEMPLATE FOR EVALUATION OF ALL PROJECTS/ ACTIVITIES S. Information required 1. Name of the project or activity 2. Name of the organization/owner. 3. Address for communication 4. Telephone numbers Information to be furnished by the proponent Black Granite Mine M/s. Sri Nageswari Granites. Sri S. R.Meganatham, D ,Balamuurgan Street, Durganagar Colony, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh ID of the organization or contact person Location of the Proposed project or Sy. : Gap area activity Auvulapalli and Vuppurapalli Village, Somala Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Appraisal Category (B2 or B1) Nearest habitation and distance from the project or activity Installed capacity / Production Capacities Specify the Fuel (Coal / CNG / biomass/others) and quantity required Details of Land use/land Cover Category B2 Kammapali Village - 0.9km-N 1630 m3/annum Production in five years) (Maximum Diesel- 300 lpcd; DG set KVA The Q.L area is a hillock in the form of Dyke.Present land use is waste land with scrub. After prevailing of mining operations the land use will change to mining/ burrow areas. Occupancy, ownership of the land in which the activity is proposed: Government Land (Government land / Private land / Forest land /Revenue land /Temple land /leased land/ land belongs to other Department) 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 t Applicable possession of Forest Department.) (The village map with Sy.. indicating nearest forest boundary line from the site shall be enclosed) 2

4 14. Total investment of the project/activity. Rs. 40Lakhs a. Funds allocated for EMP (capital cost and recurring cost per annum) Rs Lakhs(Capital Cost) Rs Lakh(Recurring Cost) Brief description of the project with During mining operations fugitive special reference to specific pollution dust emissions will be generated. and its control measures. Water sprinkling will be adopted. ise levels may be increased during operations and impact due to noise will be controlled by providing ear muffs or ear plugs to workers. Vibrations levels will be minimum due to shot hole drilling and blasting will be only for short duration. Garland drains will be provided all along the dumps. Solid waste generated for next 5 years will be dumped on the South - Eastern side of Q.L.area Compliance report on the following : i. Status of compliance of the conditions and environmental Present proposal is for Environmental safeguards stipulated in the earlier Clearance clearance letters. ii. Details of the court cases, if any, pending in any Court of Law against court case is pending against the the project as well as any directions proposed project passed by the Court relating to the project directly or indirectly. iii. Details of the notices, if any, given to the project under Section 5 of the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 and Section 18 of the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, Whether the project attracts the provisions laid under the OM dt issued by the MoEF, GOI, w.r.t. violation of EIA tification, 2006 and its amendments there of? (Yes / ) Present stage and status of the Project : Existing Mine. Name of the Consultant: M/s. Sri Sai Manasa Nature Tech Private Limited 3

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6 FORM 1 (I) Basic Information Sl Item Details Black Granite mine of M/s. Sri.Nageswari Granites. S.. in the schedule Item- 1(a) Mining of Minerals Proposed capacity /area /length/ tonnage to 1630 m3/ annum (Maximum Production in be handled/ command area/ lease five years); area/number of wells to be drilled. Mining Lease area : 3.00 Hectares New/Expansion/Modernization Existing Mine Name of the project/s Existing Capacity/Area etc. Category of Project i.e. A or B Category B (B2) Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, 8. please specify. 9. Location Latitude Longitude 13 26' 52.5"N 78 51' 34.6"E 13 26' 50.7"N 78 51' 32.0"E 13 26' 54.5"N 78 51' 27.1"E 13 26' 56.2"N 78 51' 28.7"E Sy. : Gap area Plot/Survey/Khasra. Auvulapalli & Vuppurapalli Village, Village Somala Mandal, Tehsil Chittoor District, District Andhra Pradesh. State Nearest railway station/port along with Pakala Railway Station 27 km -(E) 10. distance in km. Renigunta Airport- 75km(NS) Nearest Town, city, district Headquarters Pakala Town - 26 Km (E) 11. along with distance in kms. Chittoor District-34 Km (SE) 12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body Auvulapalli & Vuppurapalli Panchayat / (complete postal addresses with telephone Chittoor Muncipal Corporation nos. to be given) 13. Name of the applicant Registered Address M/s. Sri.Nageswari Granites. Sri S. R.Meganatham, D ,Balamuurgan Street, Durganagar Colony, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh

7 15. Address for correspondence: Name Designation (Owner/Partner /CEO) Telephone. Fax. Sri S. R.Meganatham, Proprietor Details of Alternative Sites examined, if The mineral being extracted is site specific any. Location of these sites should be shown and hence no alternative sites were on a topo sheet. examined Interlinked Projects Nil Whether separate application of interlinked t applicable project has been submitted? 19. If yes, date of submission t applicable 20. If no, reason t 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. tification, 1991? Whether there is any Government Yes. Order/Policy relevant /relating to the site? 1. Mining plan approved letter 2287/MPPLMR/2012 Date : from Joint Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad Forest land involved (hectares) forest land is involved 24. Whether there is any litigation pending litigation or court case is pending against against the project and/or land in which the the proposed project. project is propose to be set up? a) Name of the Court b) Case. c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project. 5

8 (II) Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land There will be permanent change in land use and topography due to the use, land cover or topography proposed activity. including increase in intensity of land Yes use (with respect to local land use Present land use is government land plan) with scrubs. This will be changed to mining / burrow area. There are no buildings and vegetation Clearance of existing land, vegetation 1.2 is sparse in lease area. and buildings? Creation of new land uses? Pre-construction investigations bore houses, soil testing? Yes e.g. Construction works? 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? Yes 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. Yes Office room and rest shelters will be constructed in the ML area. There are no buildings in the quarry lease area. Hence, no demolition works envisaged. t envisaged. Yes Mining of granite will be carried out by opencast semi mechanized method. Black Granite will be excavated. underground mining or tunneling is envisaged Reclamation works? Yes 1.11 Dredging? In proposed lease area, reclamation will be taken up after economically viable depth is explored. t applicable 1.12 Offshore structures? t applicable 6

9 Production and manufacturing processes? Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? Yes About 1630 m3/annum of Black Granite will be mined. Mining will be carried out by opencast semi mechanized method by using an excavator, tippers, compressors and jackhammers. Yes Stock yard and waste dump yard facilities are identified for storage of goods and materials in ML area. Yes Waste will be dumped on the South Eastern side of Q.L.area. t envisaged Yes Additional traffic will be created due to the movement of mined granite blocks. Haul roads will be paved in the lease area for movement of trucks. new rail network or sea route is proposed for the mining project. Existing road network will be used. Existing facilities will be used. other major road, rail, air waterborne transport network is envisaged for the mining project. closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure is involved during mining operation. t envisaged. t envisaged. seasonal nalas are passing through the mining lease area Stream crossings? 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Water required for the mining activities will be sourced through water tankers Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? There are no perennial/ seasonal watercourses exist in this area. The mined out minerals will be transported to consumers by trucks 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? 7

10 1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? t envisaged Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? t envisaged Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? influx of people is envisaged as the total manpower required during operational stage is 22 including labor as per approved Mining Plan 1.29 Introduction of alien species? t envisaged Loss of native species or genetic diversity? t envisaged Any other actions? t 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): Details thereof (with approximate S.. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/ quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data The quarry lease area is Government Land especially undeveloped or 2.1 land. cultivation is carried out in Yes agricultural land (ha) quarry lease area Total water requirement of the mining operations is about 10.0 KL Water (expected source & competing 2.2 per day. Water will be sourced Yes users) unit: KLD through water tankers or nearby Villages. 2.3 Minerals (MT) t applicable 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, sand/ soil (expected source MT) Yes Common office room and rest shelter is proposed. Requirement of small quantities construction materials are sourced from nearby areas. 2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) t applicable 8

11 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) Yes 2.7 Any other natural resources appropriate standard units) (use This is open cast semi mechanized mining. 300 liters/day of Diesel will be used for quarrying operations. A common DG set of 180 kva is used t 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. Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever S.. Information/ Checklist confirmation Yes/ possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, which Special explosives and silent non are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to explosive demolishing agents will be human health or the environment (flora, used for blasting. Portable magazine fauna, and water supplies) will be located at a safe distance from Yes the quarry. Rules and regulations laid down for safe storage and handling of explosives as per explosives Act will be strictly followed. Changes in occurrence of disease or 3.2 affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or t envisaged. water borne diseases) The proposed activity will provide Affect the welfare of people e.g. by employment to the nearby village 3.3 Yes changing living conditions? thereby increasing their economical status. Vulnerable groups of people who could 3.4 be affected by the project e.g. hospital t envisaged. patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes t envisaged. 9

12 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or (MT/month) S.. 5. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ decommissioning Details there of (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Total mine waste of about 10,010m3 will be generated during the five years. Solid waste will be dumped on the South -Eastern side of Q.L.area 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Very little quantity from office and rest shelters. 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Used oil will be disposed as per the Hazardous waste management rules. 4.4 Other industrial process wastes t Applicable 4.5 Surplus product t envisaged 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment t envisaged 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes t envisaged 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment t envisaged 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials t envisaged 4.10 Agricultural wastes t envisaged 4.11 Other solid wastes t envisaged Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) S.. Information/Checklist confirmation 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources 5.2 Emissions from production processes Details thereof (with approximate Yes/ quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Emissions will be generated for HEMM used for mining activities and Yes from trucks used for transportation activities Fugitive dust will be generated from mining activities. Adequate Yes control measures like water sprinkling will be taken to control fugitive dust. 10

13 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 Emissions will be generated from blasting and transport. major construction activities are envisaged. Yes Dust will be generated during mining and transportation of materials. However, odor is not envisaged. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste t envisaged 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) t envisaged 5.8 Emissions from any other sources t envisaged 6. Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data ise will be generated from transport vehicles, machinery and drilling operations. S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes 6.2 From industrial or similar processes 6.3 From construction or demolition 6.4 From blasting or piling Yes 6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes ise will be generated from the trucks deployed for transportation of mined material 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems t envisaged 6.7 From any other sources t envisaged t envisaged major construction/ demolitions are envisaged ise will be generated during blasting operation, which will be instantaneous in nature. 11

14 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 Information/Checklist confirmation From handling, storage, use spillage of hazardous materials or 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 Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data t envisaged. t envisaged. t envisaged. 7.4 From any other sources Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? S Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ From explosions, spillages, fires etc. from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Explosives used for blasting will be stored at a safe distance from the quarry. Rules and regulations laid down for safe storage and handling of explosives as per the explosives act will be strictly followed. 8.2 From any other causes t envisaged. 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc.)? t envisaged. 12

15 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. Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data S.. 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 Yes 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Ancillary industries will developed as a consequence. 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes Dust accumulation on the roads. Supporting and ancillary development will take place. Establishment of small and medium scale engineering ancillaries, agro based industries with cascading employment. Improved green cover Superior communication and transport facilities etc. Increased revenue to the state by way of Royalty, taxes and duties. Reclamation will be done with backfilling the waste into mined out pit. Afforestation will be done by spreading the soil on backfilled area. Hence there will be positive impact on the mine lease area. 13 be

16 (III) S Environmental Sensitivity Areas Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value. Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests. Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breed ing, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Name/ Identity Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary ne - Reserved Forest Yeddulakonda R.F Avulapalli Purga protected Forest Nallakonda RF Gummadididdi RF 0.6km (SE) 6.4 km (NE) 8.1 km(ne) Water Bodies Sistamma cheruvu Chenna patnam cheruvu 7.0 km (SW) 9.3 km(nw) ne 2.3 km- (NW) ne Within 15 km ne - 5. State, National boundaries ne ne Within 15 km (AP-Karnataka -35km-SE) 6. Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim area ne Defense installations Densely populated or built-up area Areas occupied by sensitive manmade land uses hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) ne ne Hospitals, schools and temples are available in the surrounding village & Mandal. ne Within 15 km

17 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) ne - ne - ne - 15

18 N 78 50' Le gend 78 55' M in e Le a se Area Set t lem ent s Road Ra il St r ea m s/ Tanks 13 30' 13 30' Forest Cont ours I ndex to Su r v e y of I n d ia Toposheet s K M I N E AREA K O K K 15 K ' 13 25' 57 K O 3 O 57 4 Sc a le KM Pr oj e ct : M / s. Sr i.n a ge w a r i Gr a nit e s, Sy N o.gap Are a of Avu la pa lli an d Vu ppur apall Som ala( M ),Chit t oot ( D),Andhr a Pr adesh. Ext en t : Ha. Tit le: T opogra phical M ap 78 55' 78 50' Pre pa re d By SSM N T M / s Sri Sai M an asa N a t u re Tech Pvt.lt d H y de r abad

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20 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 Introduction The proposed mining lease area of M/s. Sri.Nageswari Granites.is located at Sy.. Gap area of Auvulapalli & Vuppurapalli Village, Somala Mandal, Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh State in an extent of 3.00 Ha. The mine lease was granted to Sri.D. Sada Sivakumar Reddy, for a period of 20 years. The proposed area is not fit for agriculture and technical report from Department of Mines and Geology indicate that the subject area has granite deposits. The salient features of the project are given Table 1.1. Project Name Mining Lease Area Location of mine Table 1.1 Salient features of the project Black Granite mine of M/s. Sri.Nageswari Granites 4.00Ha. Sy. : Gap area Auvulapalli & Vuppurapalli Village, Somala Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Minerals of mine Black Granite Mining Proposed production of mine 1630 m3/annum (Maximum production of 5 years) Method of mining Open cast semi mechanized method Drilling/Blasting Line Drilling is proposed Blasting is proposed but will be done in a controlled manner. of working days 300 days Water demand 10.0 KLD Sources of water Water will be supplied from water tankers Man power Solid Waste 22 10,010 m3 of waste will be generated during planned five years Nearest railway station Pakala Railway Station 27 km -(E) Nearest airport Renigunta Airport - 75km(NS) Project Cost Rs. 40 Lakhs

21 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent The project area is found to have good deposits of Black granite. Granite is used as a construction material for flooring, coverings and cladding, making of kitchen articles, sculptures, etc. 2.2 Brief Information about the Project The mining lease area of 3.00 Ha. is located in Government land. Open cast semi mechanized mining is followed and it has been proposed to produce approximately 1630 m3/ annum of Black granite. The nearest habitation is Kammapali Village which is located at a distance of 0.9 km due N direction from lease area. Sri S. R.Meganatham.has filed an application for quarry lease for Black over an extent of 3.00 ha, in Sy.. Gap area of Auvulapalli and Vuppurapalli village, Somala Mandal, Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh to the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Chittoor. The Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad has decided to grant a quarry lease in favor of M/s. Sri.Nageswari Granites for a period of 20 years subject to submission of Approved Mining Plan within a period of 6 months from the date of issue. 2.3 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country or Region The demand for granite increased due to rapid industrialization and growth in infrastructure. So the number of granite producing quarries is increasing in India. Granite is the chief material for the export industries like monuments, flooring slabs, Kitchen articles, sculptures & export. Based on the demand of Granite, the lessee intends to produce the required quantity of Black Granite for domestic market. As per EIA notification 2006 the project falls under Category- B, the proponent is submitting the proposal to get Clearance for production capacity of 1630 m3/ annum of granite blocks from SEAC, SEIAA, A.P for the purpose of grant of quarry lease.

22 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 2.4 Demands-Supply Gap The demand and supply for the Black granite is growing which makes a lot of scope for revenue generation. Once the stone is obtained after quarrying it is further processed and supplied to industries. India is amongst the leading exporter countries of stones in the world. The major importers of Indian stones are USA, China, UK, Italy, Belgium, Germany, UAE, Hong Kong, Spain, Taiwan, Netherlands, Canada, Turkey, France, Russia and CIS countries. The growth is continuing and the demand for marble, granite, sandstone and other dimensional stones and stone products is anticipated to grow at around 15% CAGR. 2.5 Domestic/ Export Markets Although granite is a minor mineral, it is a major contributor in foreign exchange earnings. India is a major exporter of natural stone and granite, which is the second largest foreign exchange earner for India besides iron ore in minerals category. 2.6 Employment Generation Proposed mining is semi-mechanized method and this project operation will provide livelihood to the 22 workers. It will provide employment to the people residing in vicinity.

23 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any. The proposed Black Granite mine is of 3.00 Ha. interlinked projects were associated with this project 3.2 Location of the project The mining lease area is located in Sy.. Gap area of Auvulapalli and Vuppurapalli village, Somala Mandal, Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh.The mining lease area falls in Survey of India. Topo sheet. : 57K/15 Latitude : N Longitude : E Location of the mining lease in Chittoor District is shown in Figure 1. Google Image of Mine lease area is enclosed as Figure-2.

24 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT FIGURE 1 LOCATION MAP

25 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT FIGURE 2 GOOGLE IMAGE OF MINE LEASE AREA

26 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 3.3 Details of Alternate Sites alternate site was considered as the project is mineral specific and site specific. 3.4 Size or magnitude of operation The proposed mine has lease over an area of 3.00Ha. And the production rate is 1630 m3/annum. The lessee follows open cast semi mechanized mining. Production parameters The Mineral production target for five years is given in Table 3.1 Table 3.1 Year wise Granite Production Programme Year Volume m3 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year 11,640 11,640 11,640 11,640 11,640 Total Production m3 1,686 1,686 1,686 1,686 1,686 10,010 10,010 10,010 10,010 10,010 8,150 50,050 * Source: Mine plan 3.5 Geology and Reserves Regional Geological setup The rtheastern part of the Chittoor district is a rugged terrain with the hiss of Cuddapah Basin forming parallel ridges tending NW-SE with interested valleys. The district is draineby Bahuda,Pincha, Kalangi,Swarnamukhi,Arani,Nagari,Poini,Koun dinya and palar river systems Rocks of Archaean, Proterozic, Jurassic Creataceous and Tertiary-Quaternary ages are exposed in the district The oldest rocks in the area belong to migmatite complex,represented by migmatised quartzo-felspathic gneiss and are

27 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT exposed in the northeastern part of the district. The southern tip of the well known Cuddapah Basin falls in the northern part of this district. Shale and quartzite of Bairenkonda formation, shales/phyllite and limestone of Cumbum formation are exposed in the district. Regionally the area represents part of the Archaean Granite Greenstone terrain of the the Dharwar Craton. It has Schistose rocks of Greenstone belts. These are referred to aas Archaean Greenstone belts. This has been included the rocks. subject area belongs to Peninsular Gneiss of Archean Group. The Regional area forms a part of granite green stone terrain of eastern part of Dharwar Craton. The green stone rocks are made up of metabasalt, acid volcanic and banded iron formation exposed as linear belts hosting hold mineralization. These green stone rocks are intruded by late magmatic injection of rocks of grey, Brown and black granite Local Geology The Subject area belongs to small hill rising to a height of about 30.0 m with boulders from ground level. The granite is exposed as a hill in the center portion with steep slopes in all directions and soil is covering the foot hill portion. However the granite sheet rock is well exposed without any over burden at higher altitudes. It represents late magmatic injection of closepet granite. The rock is essentially composed of Quartz, orthoclase feldspar and biotite. Orthoclase feldspar is occurring as phenocryst. The rock is compact and moderately hard with less joints. * (Source: Mining plan) Exploration 1) Present Status: There are five pits on rth-westren and central side of the Q.L area and Prospecting operation takes place in these pits area during the past few years. The pit-1 dimensions are 15 mts. Length and 12 mts Width with a depth of 5.4 mts. The pit -2 dimensions are 13 mts. Length and 8 mts width with of4.9 mts. The pit -3 dimensions are 6 mts. Length and 4 mts. Width9average) with a depth of 3.3 mts The pit4 dimensions are 15 mts.. Length and 9 mts. With (average) with a depth of 4.8mts The pit -5 dimensions are 15 mts. Length and 10 mts Width with a depth of 4.9 mts. The marketable blocks recovered from the pit during P.L. period is m3 as 19% recovery factor, out of this m3 has been dispatched the remaining 0.57 m3 is in the stock yard. The

28 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT recovery factor is taken as 19% because the pit s are opened ina compact and sheet rock area. 2) Future Programme: The applicant wishes to take up following steps towards future program: 1) Continue and conduct regular quarrying operations in systematic manner and intensify production of Black granite blocks along N-S direction. 2) Conduct the prospecting operations simultaneously at various places to study the behavior pattern of the Black granite and the textural and color variations based on the study suitable decision relating to commencement of exploratory mining. 3) Locate other suitable buyers of local, inland abroad. 4) Develop afforestation in 7.5mts buffer zone all around the lease area by filing up the area with solid waste to support the vegetation on the barren rock zone. 5) To maintain safe distance as per mining laws to the public structures adjacent to the leased area Reserves Geological reserves are given below in Table 3.2. Table 3.2-Details of Reserves Category Proved Probable Possible Total 14% in M³ 42,875 9,357 9,357 61,589 Rock Wastage@ 86% in M³ 2,63,377 57,477 57,477 3,78,331 Reserves of the buffer zone: From the above table the total reserves of Black Granite@ 14% recovery are M3 reserves are blocked by the 7.5 barrier zone, but are blocked by pit slopes, which are taken as 5% of the total recoverable reserves as 3888 Cu.m. Total n-mineable reserves are 3888 Cu.m

29 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT The lessee proposed to produce around 1,630 M3per annum in the ensuing first five years. Therefore, the life of the mine is calculated below, considering the annual production of 1,630 M3 per annum. Mineable Reserves Proposed annual production =50165/1,630=30.8 years (Say 30years) *(Source: Mining plan) 3.6 PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS Method of Mining a) Type of Mining: Open cast method of mining is carried out in this mine by manually and semi mechanization by using compressor operated jack hammer drills, excavators, and dumper etc, Transportation will be made by trucks to dispatching point. b) Brief Description: (Existing method of working) The mining operations are carried out by semi-mechanization as open cast mining. Hydraulic excavator and compresses operated jack hammers were used for cutting the rock. Close spaced drilling of 0.2m was adopted along a straight line and charged with low explosives to avoid feather cracks. c) Removal / Excavation of O.B. and other Quarry Waste: There is an overburden up to 1.5 to 2mts thickness and it is removing by proclain on the deposit. Boulders are exposed on top of the Black granite so that the removed overburden is dumped in the Dump yard. The South-East side of the area is selected for dump yard for next five years and the waste will be stocked in the dump yard as earmarked in plate.4. Step dumping will be resorted. This material can be utilized to fill the pits after quarry operations are over. When the dumps reach their optimum height suitable greenery will be grown on these dumps to stabilize them. d) Separation of large primary Blocks from the mother rock by pre-splitting (Primary):

30 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT The mining will be followed in the form of linear cut method. This involves loosing of the primary block from mother rock. Hence primary cutting will be done by line drilling method where close spaced parallel holes along straight line will be made. Line drilling method is used for separation of primary blocks. i. Once the free face is developed in working place, the primary cuts are taken up over a maximum length of 10m to a width of 3m and to a depth of 6m depends upon the joints availability. These dimensions are confirmed as for field studies. Primary block will be cut into secondary blocks by Jackhammer drilling and wedge cutting and this block will be dislodged from in-situ position by an excavator. ii. Line drilling method will be used for cutting the primary blocks which involve drilling and blasting. iii. The holes are charged with low explosive cartridge like gun powder and non-delay detonators for smooth blasting. iv. The use of delay detonates causes fragmentation and cracks in rocks. The non detonating cords are inserted into the holes and the holes are stemmed with muck and plugged at the mouth and fired. v. Thus the block will separate from the mother rock, which is pulled off from the face with cranes or shovel. e) Sub-Division of large Primary Blocks into Secondary Block: This will be done drilling close spaced holes (along a line) down to the depth and the secondary block will be removed easily by just pulling it with the help of proclain. Close spaced holes will be drilled to the half the length of the block on either side of it by using wedges blocks can be separated. f) Production of Commercial Blocks:Major boulders exposed are used for small size marketable blocks. After primary separation the rock mass will be carefully examined to avoid hair line cracks, mineral segregations and veins etc., the dressing of the rough blocks will be made by chipping the edges and geometrically equating the edges of the block at the dressing yard. The rough blocks obtained after primary cut it will be dressed for obtained good geometric shape of granite. Thus the commercial blocks are produced.

31 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT g) Extent of Mechanisation The machinery used to carry out the mining operations are given Table 3.3 Table 3.3Mining Machinery S.. Name of the Machinery Capacity s 1.1m CFM 1 1. Excavator 2. Air Compressor 3. Jack Hammer Drills 4. Tipper 5 Water Pump 6 Tamrock 1 7 Wire-saw cutting machines Tone 2 5HP 1 *(Source: Mining plan) 3.7 Raw Material Required Along With Estimated Quantity, Likely Source, Marketing Area of Final Product/S, Mode of Transport of Raw Material and Finished Product raw material will be required in the proposed project. The operation involves the extraction of Black granite and dumping in stock yard. The dressed dimensional granite will be transported through hired trucks to the granite market Use of Mineral Black granite will be used in domestic market. Its hard nature made it a very suitable and durable material for most Civil Engineering and Construction works. It is used in different ways Processing Processing of Black granite is not involved. 3.8 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse t envisaged.

32 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 3.9 Availability of Water Its Source, Energy/ Power Requirement and Source Water Requirement Water is required only for drinking purposes, green belt, wire saw cutting and dust suppression. The number of working people is around 22 so the total water requirement will be around 10.0KLD. This water will be supplied from tankers/bore wells of nearby area. Table 3.4: Water Requirement Water Requirement Dust suppression on dump Greenbelt Development 3.10 Total Requirement (KLD) Domestic Usage 1.0 For Dust Suppression on haul roads 1.6 Total Water Requirement(KLD) 10.0 QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT/ DISPOSAL Solid Waste Generation& its Disposal About 86% of the material from granite production is going to be generated as rock waste. About 50,050 m3 (10,010 m3 per annum) generated waste will be dumped along the Middle of South -Eastern side of the quarry lease applied area with size of 80 X 15 length and width to a height of 9 mts. During the first five years. * (Source: Mine Plan) Liquid Effluent liquid effluent will be generated at the mine site. The domestic wastewater generated will be sent to septic tanks followed by soak pits.

33 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 Connectivity Nearest Railway Station Pakala Railway Station 27 km (E) from the mine lease Nearest Airport Renigunta airport 75 km is rth East from the mine lease area 4.2 LANDFORM, LANDUSE AND LAND OWNERSHIP The mining lease is located in Government land. 4.3 Topography Topographically the QL area is gently sloping hill with slopes east and north northeast. A pillar to the southeast end corner of the Quarry Lease area is taken as assumed bench mark of 403m. The highest R.L is 580 m and the lowest is 400 m. Thus, the area is having an altitudinal range of 180 m from the general ground level. The quarry lease area is occupied by boulders and sheet rock forming ridges. Due to rocky terrain of having dyke rock as a vein with boulder formation in the area surrounded by country rock granite, does not cover vegetation except small bushes and scrubs. There are no prominent streams and canals in the area. The precipitation follows the natural slopes and reaches small reservoirs situated to the east and southeast of the area at a distance of 1-2 kms. The surrounding lands on Western, southern and northern side of the area are rocky outcrops and eastern area being used for agriculture. 5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 5.1 Planning Concept It is proposed to produce 1630 m3/annum of Black granite from the proposed mining lease. 5.2 Population projection The project will employ mostly workers from nearby villages. There will not be any increase in population due to the project.

34 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 5.3 Land use planning The project is located in 3.00 Ha. of Government land. There will be change in land use as the granite will be excavated. After the exhaustion of granite, the pit will be backfilled with the waste generated 5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) On the basis of the preliminary site visit, the infrastructure demand in the villages was assessed on the basis of need and priority. The assessment will be made in the socio economic survey &will be submitted at the time of final presentation regarding EC. 5.5 Amenities/Facilities Office, Rest shelter, first aid room, workshop will be constructed. 6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area) infrastructure is proposed. 6.2 Residential Area (n Processing Area) As the local persons will be given employment, no residential area/ housing is proposed within the mining lease area 6.3 Green Belt Green belt will be developed along the boundaries of mine lease area. 6.4 Sewerage System The domestic wastewater generated will be sent to septic tanks followed by soak pits. 6.5 Industrial Waste Management t applicable.

35 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 6.6 Solid Waste management About 86% of the material from granite production is going to be generated as solid waste 10,010 m3 of granite waste is produced per year. The waste will be dumped on the Southern side of Q.L.area and will be backfilled into the mined out pit at the end of the mining. 7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN There will be no displacement of houses. Hence rehabilitation and resettlement is not envisaged. 8.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) 8.1 Financial and Social Benefits with Special Emphasis on the Benefit to the Local People Including Tribal Population, If Any, In the Area. Although granite is a minor mineral, it is a major contributor in foreign exchange earnings. India is the second largest exporter of raw granite after China and ahead of Brazil and South Africa. This project will also provide employment to local people helping them earn livelihood.

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37 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN PROJECT : M/s. Sri.Nageswari Granites (Black Granite Mine) PRODUCTION : 1630 m3/ Annum LOCATION : Sy.. : Gap area of Auvulapalli & Vuppurapalli Village, Somala Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Environmental Management Measures specific to the above subject mine are detailed under the following heads 1. Air Environment 2. ise Environment 3. Water Environment 4. Land Environment 5. Solid Waste Generation 6. Transportation 7. Green Belt Development 8. Land management Measures 9. Social Welfare Measures 10. Occupational Health measures 11. Budget for Environmental Plan 1. AIR ENVIRONMENT a) Sources of Air Pollution Main pollution from the subject Mine is Dust/ Particulate Matter/ Fugitive dust. The following are the identified sources of emission of dust during mining activity: Line Drilling Block cutting Excavation Dressing Loading and Transportation Dumping Production per annum: 1,630 m3 (Highest in 5 years) Total Waste generation: 50,050 m3 for five years. (* Source Mining Plan)

38 b) Air Pollution Control Measures The measures proposed for implementation are listed below 1. Water sprinkling will be done for dust suppression using Water Tankers having provision of sprinkling on dump yards and haul roads will be used. 2. Dust Masks will be provided for the workers based on work area One DG set 180 KvA will be provided at the site. Low noise DG set (with noise absorbing enclosures) will be considered. DG set will be operated based on the operation activity i.e wire saw cutting and is not continuous operation. 2. NOISE ENVIRONMENT i) Sources of ise ise produced from Mining operations is not continuous. The levels of noise are different based on the activity workers are exposed to. Identified sources of noise from the mine are listed below. Source of ise Drilling Operations Blasting Operations Dressing Operations Machinery operation i.e. Excavator, Tipper movement and DG set. The mining operations will be carried out for one shift. ii) ise Protection Measures Hearing protection devices (Ear plugs and ear muffs) will be provided to the drill machine operations and dumper drivers. Development of greenbelt in the periphery of mine which cover an area of 900 sq.m and width of 7.5 m to act as barrier between core and buffer zones. WATER ENVIRONMENT i) Sources of Water Pollution The area/activity which has potential resulting in water pollution are identified and listed below: Sources of Water Pollution

39 1. Water Consumption 2. Possibility of Siltation from waste dump yard 3. Ground water level ii) Water Consumption Water consumption in the mine is mainly in the following areas and is estimated to be 10.0 day. Water will be sourced from local villages. Water balance is given below Water Balance (10.0 KLD/day) Water Requirement Dust suppression on dump Greenbelt Development Domestic Usage Total Requirement (KLD) For Dust Suppression on haul roads 1.6 Total Water Requirement(KLD) Water Pollution control Measures The following water pollution control measures will be implemented to minimize impacts due to the above listed issues Waste Water generation The only wastewater generation from the Mine is from domestic use. Septic tank followed by soak pit will be provided for treating the domestic wastewater 4. LAND ENVIRONMENT I) Areas of Considered The Identified aspects which can cause impact due to mining operations are listed below II) Land Use: Land Use Solid waste generation Transportation Green belt

40 The category of the mining lease area is Government land which is covered with shrubs. 5 Solid Waste generation: Solid waste generation from the mine in the next five years and for the life of mine is given below Solid Waste generation m3 Next Five Years Waste Life of the Mine Transportation Transportation activity within the mining lease area is mainly for transportation of overburden by tippers from the mine pit to the dump yard. The length of the haulage road is approximately 200 m and varies with progress/ increase of mine area. Total mine waste generation from mine is estimated to be about m3 for life of the mine. 7. Green belt Development As per the conservation of Mineral and Mines Act, it is required to leave a barrier of 7.5 m width all along the mining lease area. This area totaling to about 4 Ha will be developed under greenbelt. 8. Land management Measures A) Reclamation of mined out area and conceptionual plan. Mined out area will be backfilled with the waste generated during life of mine B) Solid waste management Solid waste generated from the mine will be disposed to dump yard located at rthern and Southern side. C) Green Belt Development programme The total area which will be brought under afforestation during the life of the mine will be 20mts. 7.5 m barrier Zone area : 20mts.

41 Total. of plants :20 9. SOCIAL WELFARE MEASURES The mine will provide employment to 26 persons and equal number of persons will be employed indirectly for transportation and other activities. Local persons will be given preference. 10. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MEASURES Fugitive dust, noise and fines may affect the health of workers. Safety of employee during operation will be taken care as per mine regulations act To avoid any adverse effects on the health of workers due to dust & noise, the following measures will be implemented: Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water, fans, toilets etc. Personal protection equipment like helmets, dust masks, hand gloves, ear plugs will be provided to workers Dust suppression of haul road. First Aid facilities within lease area. Height, slope and width of dump development as per the approved Mining plan. Regular medical examination for the employees. 11. BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN Total cost for the proposed project is 40 lakhs. Budget allocated for EMP is 1.13Lakh (Capital Cost), 2.13Lakh (Recurring Cost).

42 Budget for Environmental Management Plan (Rs) Sl no Work name 1 Safety shoe MMR 182 Helmet MMR 182A Hand gloves MMR 182B Ear plugs DGMS Circulars 36 of Cloth for protection from dust Gunny bags for drill hole coverage Guiding Law MMR 124 MMR 124 Dust Masks Details of work & frequency Unit Cost Total fixed cost Maintenance/ recurring cost with periodicity Once in a year Once in three years Twice in a year Monthly to the persons working near machines Once in a month for all the staff , , , , ,200 Lum p sum - 10, ,400 As and when needed Thrice in a year 8 Construction of Retaining Wall Circular ,600 9 Construction of garland drain (Hard ground) Circular , Check Dam Water sprinkling - 5,000 20,000 5,000-50,000 57,400 10, Green belt establishment 13 Medical examination Sec-25 Mines Act , Environmental Monitoring APPCB guidelines - 40, Social welfare Activities 40,000 Total 1,13,120 2,13,560

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