PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT & ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN Of COLOUR GRANITE MINE 1.000 HA SURVEY NO: 186/1 OF KUPPIGANIPALLI VILLAGE, GUDUPALLI MANDAL, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. Proposed By M/s. SREE VISHNU INTERNATIONAL, PROPRIETER: SRI B.M. BAYANIDHI, KRISHNA ARJUNA COMPLEX, GUDUPALLI ROAD, KUPPAM, CHITTOOR, A.P.
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Colour Granite mining project of M/s. Sree Vishnu International 1.000Ha Located at Gudupalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. The Mine Lease was granted on the name of M/s. Sree Vishnu International vide Director Mines & Geology, Andhra Pradesh DMG Proceeding No: 23225/R4-2/2003 dated 08-10-2003 for a period of 20 years and the Lease was executed vide ADMG Proceeding No: 563/Q1/2003 dated 29-11-2003. The Mining plan has been approved by Joint Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh vide Lr. No: 1351/MP-PLMR/2013 dated 01-06- 2013. TABLE-1: SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT SITE S.No Particulars Details 1. Name of the Project M/s. Sree Vishnu International 2. Nature Colour Granite Mining Size of the Project 1.000 Ha Type of Land Government Land 3. Location Details Survey No 186/1 Village Kuppiganipalli Village, Mandal Gudupalli Mandal, District Chittoor District, State Andhra Pradesh. Latitude & Longitude 12 49'0.3"N & 78 18'18.1"E Topo sheet No 57 L/5 1
4 Government Orders Mine Lease Order Mine Plan Approval 5 Environmental Setting Nearest Village Nearest Town Nearest Railway Station Nearest Airport Inter State Boundary Water Bodies DMG Proceedings No: 23225/R4-2/2003 dated 08-10-2003 Lr.No:1351/MP-PLMR/2013 dated 01-06-2013 Kuppaganipalli 1.2 Km (W) Kuppam 8.0 Kms Kuppam 8.0 Kms Bengaluru Airport 80.0 Kms Andhra Pradesh Karnataka 4.5 Kms (N) Palar River 10.3 kms (E) Forests Mallappakonda Betrayaswami RF 9.3kms (SW) Kamasandra RF 5.9 kms (W) Historical /Important Places Ecologically Sensitive Areas 6 Project Requirements Water Requirement Power Requirement Man Power Requirement None None 3.80 KLD 80 KVA D.G. Set 25 No s 7 Mining Method Open Cast Semi Mechanized 8 Project Cost 60.0 Lakhs 9 EMP Budget Capital Cost 3.30 Lakhs Recurring Cost 2.15 Lakhs 10 Present Proposal Working mine applied for EC 11 Appraisal Category B2 category 12 Other Mines within 500mts None 2
2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT: Project Details: The Colour Granite mining project of M/s. Sree Vishnu International 1.000Ha Located at Gudupalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Project Proponent: Sri B.M. Bayanidhi is the Proprietor of the Colour Granite quarry and having its registered office at Krishna Arjuna Complex, Gudupalli Road, Kuppam, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. 2.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROJECT: As per EIA Notification dated 14 th Sep, 2006 and as amended till date, the project falls under, Category B2, which requires obtaining Environmental Clearance from SEIAA, Andhra Pradesh, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India. The method of mining will be open cast semi mechanized method The Mine lease area is 1.00Ha. Total Mineable reserves available are 9,810m 3. The mining of Granite production will be approximately 390m 3 /Annum. OB / Waste generated entire lease period will be 44,200m 3. The Granite will be transported through trucks. 2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY/ REGION: Rapid industrialization and growth in infrastructure has made global as well as domestic demand for Granite. So number of Granite manufacturing quarries & industries are coming up in this sector. Granite is the chief material in this 3
sector, for the export industries like monuments, flooring slabs, Kitchen articles, sculptures & export. The size & quality parameters for supply of the mineral will be as per the requirements of the user industry. The mining and associated activities in the mineral rich areas increase the gain s in gross domestic product (Gross Domestic Product).Total of 25 people will be employed for the mining activity. It will create ample opportunity for employment to local population. For the mineral production applicant will pay royalty, direct and indirect taxes will also paid and it will also contributing to the regional revenue. The proposed Granite mining project will cater the need of requirement for individual and market. Besides this, the project will prove beneficial in terms of socio economic development. 2.4 DEMAND SUPPLY GAP: Granite is a constituent for infrastructural development projects like buildings and constructions. It has high demand in region due to increase in industrial and other infrastructural activities. 2.5 IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION: The excavated granite will be dispatched to the block cutting industries located in the state and at different parts in the country. There will be indigenous inputs in the entire mining activity. The Granite is used in various Construction and Architectural uses as well as making decorative items, which also have export market. 2.6 EXPORT POSSIBILITY: Granite produced from the mine will fulfill the needs of the region and surplus if any, will be considered for export. 4
2.7 DOMESTIC/ EXPORT MARKETS: DOMESTIC MARKET The mineral is used in Tiles flooring, column making, graveyard, pre fabrication unit, statue making and in small usages like monument of table top, name plate, vases, candle holder etc. EXPORT MARKET The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for real state, decorative accessories etc. 2.8 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION: The total number of man power is required for the mining activity is 25 people. Skilled labour will operate the technical jobs and unskilled will do the other jobs. Following personnel are employed at the mine site. Designation No. of Persons Mines Manager 1 Blast Cum Mate 1 Excavator Operator 1 Compressor Operator 1 Drillers 6 Tipper Operators 2 Watchman 1 Cutters 6 Helpers 6 Total 25 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project activity is Granite mining. In India, the number of operating opencast mines is steadily increasing as compared to underground mines. It is due to low gestation period, higher productivity, and quick rate of investment. On the contrary, opencast mining attracts environmental concerns such as solid waste management, land degradation and socio-economical problems. Most of the adverse impacts of mines are amenable to technological control by 5
providing necessary preventive and control measures and finally through effective environmental management of the operating mines. Environment Clearance is required for project from State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority/State Expert Appraisal Committee as per MoEF, EIA notification 2006 & Its Amendments thereof. 3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INDEPENDENT PROJECTS, IF ANY; The mining of Granite is carried out by open-cast semi-mechanized method. This is an independent project. No interlinked project is proposed. 3.2 LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, AND PROJECT BOUNDARY & PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES; The Colour Granite mining project of M/s. Sree Vishnu International 1.00Ha Located at Gudupalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Top sheet No: 57 L/5 Geographical Coordinates: Latitude & Longitude 12 49'0.3"N & 78 18'18.1"E The Location Map, Topographical Map, Project Site Photographs and Project Site Layout are provided at Figure No: 3.1, Figure No: 3.2, Figure No: 3.3 & Figure No: 3.4. 6
FIGURE 3.1 PROJECT LOCATION MAP Sri Vishnu International. 7
FIGURE 3.2 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP 8
FIGURE 3.3: PROJECT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS 9
FIGURE 3.4: PROJECT SITE LAYOUT 10
3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN INTO SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED: No alternative site has been taken into consideration as the mineral (Granite) is available at this site. 3.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION: Mine lease area for the Proposed Granite Mine is 1.000 Ha and proposed production Capacity is 390m 3 /Annum. 3.5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM / FLOW CHART SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT, COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT ETC. SHOULD BE GIVEN). Details regarding topography geology, mineable reserves, and production details, Method of mining and extent of mechanization are given below; 3.5.1 Topography: The area is located in Topo sheet no 57 L/5 at the junction of Latitude 12 49'0.3"N and Longitude 78 18'18.1"E. Topographically the QL area proposed for grant is hillock gently slopes towards North & East. Generally it is low lying plain land with an average altitude of 810m above M.S.L. and denditic to sub dentritic drainage is observed. The QL area ie elevated towards North and East and gently sloping towards South & West direction. The QL area is devoid of any forest or tree cover. It comprises shrubs only. There are no prominent natural drainage channels in the are. In general the area is plain land. 3.5.2 Regional Geology: The Geological formations in the Chittoor District can broadly be divided in to distinct and well marked groups and older group of Metamorphic rocks belonging to Archean and Younger group of Sedimentary rocks belonging to the 11
Proterozoic age the later cover part of Gudipala block. The remaining parts of District is occupied by Archean rocks which consist of Schist, Gneisses, Quartz veins and basic dykes. The Archean rocks have suffered considerable degree of Tectonic disturbances, as a result of which the rocks have been Metamorphosed and recrystallized. 3.5.3 Local Geology: The subject area belongs to a hillock with a height of 4-5mts gently sloping towards North and East. The QL area is exposed with Colour granite sheet rock intruded with Quartz & Dolerite dykes. This subject QL area is exposed with sheet rock of colour granite which is locally named with branded rock of Kuppam Green of chittoor. Either side of the area intruded in to the Granite Gneisses indicating it will be youngest suits of granite rocks. The peninsular gneissic complex comprises gneisses (migmatite), gray granite, and pink granite and gneissic granite. The gneiss in general show banding due to alteration of light colored quartzo-feldspathic minerals and dark colored biotite or hornblende minerals. These rocks may be separated in to two distinct groups namely the massive folitated types occur as low dome shaped hillocks. 3.5.4 Geological Reserves: Based on the present exposure of the sheet rock, the observations made in the adjacent Quarry the reserves of the area have been estimated by the following parameters. The proved zone is 10mts, probable and possible zones are 3mts each and the recovery factor is taken only 15% and it may be vary on depth. The reserves are estimated by the cross sectional method. 12
TABLE 3.1: MINEABLE RESERVES Category & Section Influence Distance (m) Section Area (m 2 ) Volume (m 3 ) Reserves @15% (m 3 ) Rock Wastage @85%(m 3 ) Proved Reserves A B (A B) (A B)0.15 (A B)0.85 A A 57 440 25080 3762 21318 B B 57 297 16929 2539 14390 C C 40 392 15680 2352 13328 Sub Total 57689 8653 49036 Probable Reserves A A 57 120 6840 1026 5814 B B 57 81 4617 693 3924 C C 40 111 4440 666 3774 Sub Total 15897 2385 13512 Possible Reserves A A 57 120 6840 1026 5814 B B 57 81 4617 693 3924 C C 40 111 4440 666 3774 Sub Total 15897 2385 13512 Grand total 89483 13423 76060 After Buffer Zone 66447 9967 56480 Reserves of the buffer zone: Length of boundary x Average depth x Recovery factor = 192 x 7.5 x 16 = 23,040 x 0.15 = 3,456 m 3 Total Mineable Reserves = Total Geological Reserves Reserves blocked under buffer zone i.e. = 13,423 3456 = 9,967m 3 Total Mined Reserves of granite in pit area = 157 m 3 Total Mineable Reserves of granite in QL area = 9,967 157 = 9,810 m 3 Total Mineral Waste available in QL area = 55,590 m 3 13
3.5.5 Life of the Quarry: Total Mineable Reserves Production per Year = 9,810 /382 = 25.68 or 26 Years 3.5.6 Method of Mining: Type of mining: Open cast method of mining to be 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. Brief Description: (Existing method of Working) The mining operations are carried out by semi mechanization as open cast mining. Hydraulic excavator and compressor 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. Removal/Excavation of O.B and other Quarry waste: The solid waste will be dumped over an area of 2100 m3 towards South side of the quarry lease area. 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 this dump to stabilize them. Separation of Large Primary Blocks from the mother rock by pre-splitting (Primary cut) 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. 14
i) Once the free face is developed in working place, the primary cuts is taken up over a maximum length of 10m with 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 jack hammer drilling and wedge cutting and this block will be dislodged from in-situ position by an excavator. ii) iii) iv) Line drilling method will be used for cutting the primary blocks which involve drilling and blasting. The holes are charged with low explosive cartridge like gun powder and non delay detonators for smooth blasting. 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. 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 proclaim. 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. Production of Commercial 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 15
primary cut it will be dressed for obtained good geometric shape of granite. Thus the commercial blocks are produced. 3.5.7 Extent of Mechanization: The machinery requirement is mainly for drilling and transporting the materials. The details of required machinery are presented in Table 3.2. TABLE 3.2 MACHINERY REQUIREMENTS S.No. Description Number(s) 1. Excavator 1 2. Jack Hammers 2 3. Air Compressor 1 4. Tippers (10 Tons) 1 3.5.8 Year wise Production Details: The year wise production proposed is shown in the following table TABLE 3.3: YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS Year Working area Bench Volume R.F Production (m 3 ) (m 2 ) Height (m) (m 3 ) Granite waste 1 st Year 27 10 = 270 5 1350 0.15 203 1148 25 8 = 200 5 1000 0.15 150 850 2350 353 1998 2 nd Year 27 10 = 270 5 1350 0.15 203 1148 25 10 = 250 5 1250 0.15 188 1063 2600 390 2210 3 rd Year 27 10 = 270 5 1350 0.15 203 1148 25 10 = 250 5 1250 0.15 188 1063 2600 390 2210 4 th Year 27 10 = 270 5 1350 0.15 203 1148 25 10 = 250 5 1250 0.15 188 1063 2600 390 2210 5 th Year 27 10 = 270 5 1350 0.15 203 1148 25 10 = 250 5 1250 0.15 188 1063 2600 390 2210 Grand Total 12750 1913 10838 16
3.5.9 Loading & Transport: Loading of mineral will be done by crane and will be sent to the temporary stock yard. Dumpers of 10 T will be used for transportation of Minerals/OB. 3.5.10 Waste Generation & Disposal: About 2,210m 3 of waste in every year and about 10,838 m 3 of waste in first plan period and about 44,200m 3 of waste in entire lease period of the mine will be generated. This waste will be dumped on the South side of the quarry lease area over an area of 2100 m 3. The year wise waste generation in next 5 years as follows: TABLE 3.3: YEAR WISE WASTE GENERATION Year Waste Generation in M 3 I 1998 II 2210 III 2210 IV 2210 V 2210 Total 10838 3.6 RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE, MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCTS, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT No raw material will be required. The final product will be sent to consumer industries based on their demand. The mode of transportation of raw material will be by road. Trucks will be used for transportation to the end users. 3.7 RESOURCES OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE PROJECT, IF ANY, SHOULD BE BRIEFLY OUTLINED Mineral will be utilized and sent for use to different end users. Some of the rejects/ waste will be used for the maintenance of roads. 17
3.8 AVAILABILITY OF WATER ITS SOURCE, ENERGY /POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE; Water Requirement: The daily water requirement will be 3.80 KLD, which will be sourced from outside Tankers. REQUIREMENT KLD Dust suppression on haul roads 1.6 Green belt 0.9 Domestic Activities 1.2 Others 0.1 Total water required 3.8 Power Requirement: There will not be any requirement of power supply for the proposed project activity. The Quarry activities are envisaged to be carried out only during day time by manually and Semi mechanized method. All the equipment shall be operated with diesel as motive power. One D.G set of 80 KVA is proposed for back-up power and other requirements. 3.9 QUANTITY OF WASTE TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT/DISPOSAL About 2,210m 3 of waste in every year and about 10,838 m 3 of waste in first plan period and about 44,200m 3 of waste in entire lease period of the mine will be generated. This waste will be dumped on the South side of the quarry lease area over an area of 2100 m 3. No liquid effluent will be generated at the mine site. The domestic wastewater of 0.8 KLD generated will be sent to septic tanks followed by soak pits. 18
4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 CONNECTIVITY (Mine Site) MODE Nearest Railway Station Nearest Airport Nearest Highway Nearest Seaport DESCRIPTION Kuppam 8.0 Kms Bengaluru Airport 80 Kms NH-219 7.0 kms Chennai Port 200 kms 4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP 4.2.1 Land Form: The lease area is covered in the Survey of India Topo Sheet No: 57 L/5 and is a hill and devoid of any forest and tree cover. 4.2.2 Land Use: The sanctioned lease area is Govt. Waste land 1.000 Ha and being not to put any other use. 4.2.3 Land Ownership: The sanctioned lease area is Govt. Waste land 1.000 Ha. 4.3 TOPOGRAPHY: The area is located in Topo sheet no 57 L/5 at the junction of Latitude 12 49'0.3"N and Longitude 78 18'18.1"E. Topographically the QL area proposed for grant is hillock gently slopes towards North & East. Generally it is low lying plain land with an average altitude of 810m above M.S.L. and dendritic to sub dentritic drainage is observed. The QL area i.e elevated towards North and East and gently sloping towards South & West direction. The QL area is devoid of any forest or tree cover. It comprises shrubs only. There are no prominent natural drainage channels in the area. In general the area is plain land. 19
4.4 EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN (AGRICULTURE, NON-AGRICULTURE, FOREST, WATER BODIES (INCLUDING AREA UNDER CRZ)), SHORTEST DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO PERIPHERY OF THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER BODIES (DISTANCE FROM THE HFL OF THE RIVER), CRZ. IN CASE OF NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREA, A COPY OF THE GAZETTE NOTIFICATION SHOULD BE GIVEN. The existing land use is Govt. waste land and being not to put any other use S.No. PARTICULARS DETAILS 1. Archeological Important None Places 2. Ecological Sensitive areas None (National park, Wild Life Sanctuary & Biosphere Reserve etc.) 3. Reserved Forests Mallappakonda Betrayaswami RF 9.3 kms (SW) Kamasandra RF 5.9 kms (W) 4. River/Water Bodies Palar River 10.3 kms (E) 4.5 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE: There are no buildings & structures within the mine lease area except some vegetations existing in the lease area which will be cleared when required. Basic Amenities: A) Communication & Post-Office:- The Nearest Post & Telegraph Office is at Kuppam, which is about 8.0 Km (SE) B) Government & Private Schools: - Kuppam, which is about 8.0 Km (SE) C) Nearest Hospital: - Kuppam, which is about 8.0 Km (SE) D). Nearest Dispensary is at Kuppam, which is about 8.0 Km (SE) 20
4.7 CLIMATIC DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES S.NO PARTICULARS DETAILS 1. Minimum Temp 12 C 2. Maximum Temp 38 C 3. Average Annual Rainfall 934 mm 4.8 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE: Particulars Name Distance Nearest Habitation Kuppaganipalli 1.2 Kms (W) Nearest Town Kuppam 8.0 Kms (SE) District Headquarter Kuppam 8.0 Kms (SE) Nearest Railway station Kuppam 8.0 Kms (SE) Nearest Airport Bengluru 80.0 Kms (NE) Nearest Port Chennai 200 kms (E) Nearest High way NH-219 7.0 kms (E) Nearest Dispensary & Kuppam 8.0 Kms (SE) Govt. Hospital Education Facilities Kuppam 8.0 Kms (SE) 5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION ETC.) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING/ DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION The project activity is mining of Granite, which will be done by opencast semi mechanized method by forming benches. The ultimate pit limit is marked as shown on the Geological Plan & Sections. Conceptual plan period production & development details as furnished in the Conceptual Mine Plan. Dumping will be done at designated area within the lease area. At the end of the Conceptual Period complete dumps will be afforested and wherever possible and along road sides greenbelt development will be carried out. Safety bunds, fencing & 21
retaining walls shall be constructed as per the directions and guidelines of Directorate General of Mines Safety. 5.2 POPULATION PROJECTION: The man power of mines includes Mines manager, Engineer, Geologist, skilled and unskilled Labors and medical officer s etc., as for the socio - economic is concerned from the Quarry activity nearby villagers shall get direct employment for about 25 persons. The proposed Quarry activities also shall bring the positive change in the villages. 5.3 LAND USE PLANNING (BREAKUP ALONG WITH GREEN BELT ETC.) Greenbelt will be developed in an area of 0.43 Hectares in lease period. Plantation will be done along the Buffer zone of the Lease area and Waste dumps. Plant species like Neem and Teak will be used to develop green belt. About 20 Saplings will be planted along both sides of the Haul road of 50mts length at 5mts spacing 5.4 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL): The existing road network will be sufficient to meet the proposed production capacity. However, required infrastructure for transport within the leasehold area will be further strengthened and improved. No new routes or alternations are required in this regards. 5.5 AMENITIES/FACILITIES It is proposed to provide the site services like Mines office and other statutory constructions like Rest Shelter, First Aid, Work shed and Drinking water as required near the QL. 22
6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE: 6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA- MINE LEASE AREA) The total mine lease area is 1.000 Hectares. Mines office and other statutory constructions like rest shelter, first aid, work shed are available at the site and the same will be utilized for future. 6.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA) As the local person will be given preference for employment, hence no residential area/ housing is proposed. 6.3 GREEN BELT: Greenbelt will be developed in an area of 0.43 Hectares in lease period. Plantation will be done along the Buffer zone of the Lease area and Waste dumps. Plant species like Neem & Pongamia will be used to develop green belt. About 20 Saplings will be planted along both sides of the Haul road of 50mts length at 5mts spacing Year Name of Plant No. of Area Area in Plants Spacing Ha 1st Year Neem & Pongamia 35 2.5 x 2.5m 0.021 2nd Year Neem & Pongamia 35 2.5 x 2.5m 0.021 3rd Year Neem & Pongamia 35 2.5 x 2.5m 0.021 4th Year Neem & Pongamia 35 2.5 x 2.5m 0.021 5th Year Neem & Pongamia 35 2.5 x 2.5m 0.021 Total 175-0.107 Lease Period Total 700-0.43 23
6.4 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE: Local people will be employed for excavation activity. The project will provide the indirect means of earnings in the area of vehicle driving, shops, construction etc. As a result the project will bring a positive impact on the adjacent civilization. The proponent will spend 5% of profit for the development of the area i.e. medical facilities, schools, temples and other social work. 6.5 CONNECTIVITY (TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ROAD / RAIL / METRO/ WATER WAYS ETC.) MODE Nearest Railway Station Nearest Airport Nearest Highway Nearest Seaport DESCRIPTION Kuppam 8.0 Kms Bengaluru Airport 80 Kms NH-219 7.0 kms Chennai Port 200 kms 6.6 DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE & SUPPLY OF WATER): The total water requirement of the project is 3.80 KLD which will be used for Dust Suppression, Greenbelt Development & Domestic purposes and will be sourced from nearby villages through Tankers. 6.7 SEWERAGE SYSTEM: Domestic Waste Water will be sent to Septic Tank followed Soak pit. Outside discharge is not envisaged. 6.8 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT: There is no generation of Industrial Solid waste due to this mining activity. 6.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: About 2,210m 3 of waste in every year and about 10,838 m 3 of waste in first plan period and about 44,200m 3 of waste in entire lease period of the mine will 24
be generated. This waste will be dumped on the South side of the quarry lease area over an area of 2100 m 3. 6.10 POWER REQUIREMENT & SUPPLY/SOURCE: There will not be any requirement of power supply for the proposed project activity. The Quarry activities are envisaged to be carried out only during day time by manually and Semi mechanized method. All the equipment shall be operated with diesel as motive power. One D.G set of 80 KVA is proposed for back-up power and other requirements. 7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R and R PLAN): 7.1 POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/STATE) IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS INCLUDING HOME OUSTEES, LAND OUSTEES AND LANDLESS LABOUR (A BRIEF OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN). Not Applicable as the lease area is Govt. land and there is no involvement of Rehabilitation and Resettlement plan. 8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES: 8.1 LIKELY DATE OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION (TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN). The project will be started once obtain the Environmental Clearance and other necessary approvals from respective departments of state Government. 8.2 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST AND ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT Total project cost 60 Lakhs EMP Capital Cost 3.30 Lakhs EMP Recurring Cost 2.15 Lakhs 25
9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) The Granite lease is result in growth of the surrounding areas by increasing direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development and surrounding infrastructure. Special emphasis on Financial and Social Benefits is being given to the local people including tribal population, if any in the area. The project will bring economical benefits to the state by the way of Royalty. Development of social amenities is in the form of medical facilities and providing books and school uniforms to the poor students nearby schools. No major adverse effect on environment is envisaged as the required mitigation measures are will be given priority. 10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: 10.1 POLLUTION SOURCES & CONTROL MEASURES: S.NO PARTICULARS SOURCE 1. Air Pollution Drilling, Loading & Un Loading Haul Roads Transportation, Waste Handling & D.G. Set (80 KVA) CONTROL MEASURES & MANAGEMENT a) Wet Drilling System b) Jackhammer are provided with Gunny bags c) Regular Sprinkling of Water on haul roads d) Greenbelt Development along the Buffer Zone of the Lease area, Haul roads & Waste Dumps e) 5.0 Mts of stack height is provided for DG Set ( H = h + 0.2 x KVA) = 3+ 0.2 x 80 KVA = 4.78mts f) Provision of dust masks g) Cloth for drillers 26
2. Water Pollution Domestic Waste Water 3. Noise Drilling, Pollution Material Handling, Loading, D.G. Set & Movement of vehicles 4. Solid Waste Rock Waste / Over Burden waste (10,838 m 3 in 5 years) & (44,200m 3 in entire lease period) a).0.8 kld of Domestic wastewater will be sent to the septic tank followed by soak pit. b). Retention wall at the foot of the dump for allowing clean water out. c).garland drains will be provided around the waste dump. d).siltation tanks construction at the discharge end of garland drains to arrest silt. a). Periodical maintenance of machinery b). Thick green belt along the Buffer Zone of the Lease area c). Acoustic enclosure for the DG sets d). Speed of vehicles will be limited e). Provision of earmuffs/ear plugs to employees a). This waste will be dumped on the South side of quarry lease area over an area of 2100 m 3,which is sufficient for 15 years. b). Retaining wall will be constructed around the dump c). Garland drains will be constructed around the dump d). Rock Waste is crushed into smaller sizes and used as a road metal e). Over Burden waste is used in filling low lying areas f). Rejected material is used in making of tiles 27
10.2 BUDGETS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP: S.No. PARTICULARS CAPITAL COST RECURRING COST 1 Dust Suppression 50000 38500 2 Greenbelt 20000 21500 0 1750 0 3500 0 20000 3 Retaining Wall 105000 2000 4 Siltation Tank 20000 2000 5 Garland Drain 22000 2000 6 Septic Tank& Soak Pit 25000 2000 7 First Aid Facility 50000 50000 8 Environmental Monitoring 0 50000 9 Others 0 0 Safety Shoes 7500 3750 Helmet 5000 2500 Hand Gloves 7500 3750 Ear Plugs 3750 1875 Dust Protection Cloths 6000 3000 Gunny Bags For Jack Hammers 12000 6000 Total 333750 Say 3.30 lakhs 214125 Say 2.15 lakhs 28
10.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN: S. No. Potential Impact 1 Air Emissions Action to be Followed Ambient air quality within the premises of the Mine Lease Area and nearby habitations to be monitored. 2 Noise Noise generated from various mining activities 3 Water & Waste Water Quality Sampling & Analysis of Waste Water 4 Soil Quality Sampling & Analysis 5 Vibration Studies Parameters for Monitoring PM 10, PM 2.5, SO 2, NO x and CO. Spot Level recording Noise As per CPCB Guidelines As per CPCB Guidelines - All relevant parameters Frequency of Monitoring Periodic during operation phase As per CPCB/SPCB guidelines Periodic during operation phase Periodic during operation phase Periodic during operation phase Location Two Locations once in 6 months Two Locations once in 6 months Two samples once in 6 months One Location once in 6 months - Annually 11.0 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY: The management of occupational safety & health is the prime responsibility of mine management. The following facilities will be provided to the employs; Provision of Dust masks to prevent exposure of persons to dust Provision of ear muffs/ear plugs for protecting workmen from adverse affects of noise Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out. First Aid Facility at site. 29
12.0 CONCLUSION: The Colour Granite mining project of M/s. Sree Vishnu International 1.000Ha Located at Gudupalli Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh will be environmental compatible to the surrounding due to the high standards of pollution control measures to be adopted during the operational phase. Environmental Management Plan will help minimize adverse impacts on the environment. Where impacts occur, immediate action must be taken to reduce the escalation of effects associated with these impacts. To ensure the relevance of this document to the specific mine development stage, it needs to be reviewed throughout all phases. Hence, it is requested that necessary Environmental Clearance may be accorded for implementation of the project. 30