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APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR
GRANITE BUILDING STONE QUARRY PROJECT (As per EIA Notification 2006 and amendments thereof)
Form-IM, PFR & EMP
Proponent/Applicant
Sri C. H. Sakkariya President
MANNARKKAD TALUK KARINKAL QUARRY OPERATORS INDUSTRIAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED
Pullissery P.O., Mannarkkad Palakkad District (D), Kerala – 678 582
Email ID: [email protected] Phone No: 9744443057, 8281729725
Site at Survey No : 70/10, 70/16, 242/15
Village : Pottassery-I Taluk : Mannarkkad District : Palakkad State : Kerala Extent : 0.9741 Ha (97.41 Ares)
Prepared by V.K. ROY
Saral, T.C. 27/487(2), Swaraj Lane, R.C. Junction, Kunnukuzhy,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 035 DMG/KERALA/RQP/4/2016
Mobile :9387805668
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sl. No. DESCRIPTION Page No.
I FORM – IM 4-7
II CHECKLIST FOR MINING PROJECTS 8-19
III QUESTIONNAIRE FOR MINING PROJECTS 20-22
IV PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 23-42
1. Executive Summary 24
2. Introduction of the Project 26
3. Project Description 29
4. Site Analysis 35
5. Planning Brief 37
6. Proposed Infrastructures 38
7. Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R & R) Plan 41
8. Project Schedule & Cost Estimates 41
9. Analysis of the Proposal (Final Recommentation) 41
V ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN & CSR 43-66
1. Introduction of the Project/Proponent 44
2. Details of the Project 44
3. Baseline Environment 48
4. Environmental Management Plan 52
5. Safety in Blasting 57
6. Mine Closure Plan 58
7. Risk Assessment 59
8. Disaster Management Plan 60
9. Occupational Health & Safety 62
10. Environmental Monitoring Program 63
11. Social (Corporate) Responsibilty 65
12. Conslusion 66
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ANNEXURE
1. Letter of Intent – copy 68
2. Bye Law of the Society - Copy 70
3. Photo ID proof of Authorized person - Copy 91
4. NOC & Consent from Irrigation Department – copy 92
5. Possession Certificate – copy 95
6. Village Affidavit – copy 97
7. NABL Certificate – copy 98
8. Monitoring Reports (Air/Water/Noise/Soil) 99
9. Site Photographs 103
10. RQP Certificate copy 104
11. Mining Plan Approval Letter 105
12. 500 m radius certificate (other quarry) 107
13. Income Tax Clearance & Pan card copy 108
14. Survey Sketch approved by village officer 111
15. Cadastral Map 112
16. Palakkad District Survey Report 113
REFERENCE
1. All Plates are attached in the Mining plan page
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FORM 1 M
Basic Information
Sl No Item Details
Name and Address of the
Proponent
C.H. Sakkariya, President
MANNARKKAD TALUK KARINKAL
QUARRY OPERATORS INDUSTRIAL CO-
OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD No. SIND (P)
179, Pulliserry P.O., Mannarkkad,
Palakkad District – 678 582, Kerala
9744 443 057 / 8281 729 725
Location & other details
Survey no. 70/10, 70/16, 242/15
Pottassery-I Village,
Mannarkkad Taluk, Palakkad District
Extent of 0.9741 Ha
Local body Name (Panchayath/
Municipality/Corporation etc) Kanjirappuzha Grama Panchayath
Nearest Railway Station/Airport
along with distance in kms.
Parali Railway Station 31.5 Km
Nearest Town, City, District
Headquarters along with distance
(by Road).
Kanjiram Town 2.5 Km
Mannarkkad City 8.5 km
Palakkad Headquarters – 37.5 km
Status of the Applicant/Lessee President / Co-operative Society Ltd.
Toposheet No. 58A/12
GPS coordinates 10° 59' 56.00" N - 10° 59' 58.35" N
76° 29' 55.77" E -76° 30' 0.87" E
New/Expansion/Modernization New
Existing Capacity/Area etc. New project Proposed
Size of the Mining/Quarry area 0.9741 Hectors
Production Capacity of
Mine/Quarry 44,000 TPA
Period of Mining Lease/Permit Applying for 5 years (Mine Life 5 years)
Expected cost of the Project Rs. 30 lakhs
Category of project B2 since less than 5Ha
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Environmental Sensitivity:
Sl. No. Areas Distance in kilometers (Aerial)/ details
1 Distance of project site from
nearest rail or road bridge over
the concerned River, Rivulet,
Nallah etc.
Nearest road bridge on Nariyamkode Road
over Kanzhirapuzha Canal, located at 0.92
Km SW.
2 Distance to nearest facilities
Nearest Infrastucture (village)
Railway line
National Highway
State Highway
Major District Road
Any Other Road
Electric line pole or tower
Canal or check dam or
reservoirs or lake or ponds
In-take for drinking water pump
house
Intake for Irrigation canal
pumps
Pottassery - 0.6 km SE
Shornur Palakkad Line – 22.87 Km S
Palakkad Kozhikode Road – 2.15 km SW
Perinthalmanna Karuvarakundu: 23 Km WN
Mannarkkad Attappadi Road : 1.65 Km WN
Kanhirapuzha Road : 0.6 Km ES
Kumblanchola-School Padi Road: 0.15 Km S
No HT line in 300m radius
Kanzhirapuzha Canal : 0.42 Km NW
Nothing in 500m radius
Nothing in 500m radius
3 Areas protected under
international conventions, national
or local legislation for their
ecological, landscape, cultural or
other related value
Nothing in 5 km Radius
Ananganmala Eco Tourism : 24.5 km SW
4 Areas which are important or
sensitive for ecological reasons -
Wetlands, watercourses or other
water bodies, coastal zone,
biospheres, mountains, forests
Nothing in 5 km Radius
Attapady reserve forest : 10.5 Km NE
Nilambur Forest : 41.3 Km Nw
Kanhirapuzha Dam : 4.4 Km E
5 Areas used by protected,
important or sensitive species of
flora or fauna for breeding,
nesting, foraging, resting, over
wintering, migration
Nothing in 5 km Radius
Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary : 31.0 Km S
Silent Valley National Park : 8.0 Km NE
6 Inland, coastal, marine or
underground waters Arabian Sea: 70 Km W
Nellipuzha : 0.65 km NW
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Sl. No. Areas Distance in kilometers (Aerial)/ details
7 State, National boundaries Tamil Nadu state boundary: 17.87 Km E
8 Routes or facilities used by the
public for access to recreation or
other tourist, pilgrim areas
Palakkad Kozhikode Road – 2.15 km SW
Mannarkkad Attappadi Road : 1.65 Km WN
Kanhirapuzha Road : 0.6 Km ES
9 Defense installations None within 5 km radius area
10 Densely populated or built-up
area, distance from nearest human
habitation
Nearest house is about 121.9 m SE away.
Nearest village habitation is Pottassery - 0.6
km SE
Nearest major habitation (town) are
Kanjirami : 1.1 Km E and Mannarkkad is 3.4
Km W.
11 Areas occupied by sensitive man-
made land uses (hospitals, schools,
places of worship, community
facilities)
Govt High School , Pottassery, 1.5 Km
Govt Hospital Kanjiram 2.5 Km
Kolpadam Juma Masjid : 5 km
Ucha mahakali Temple : 0.144 km
St. Thomas France Church : 4 km
12 Areas containing important, high
quality or scarce resources
(ground water resources, surface
resources, forestry, agriculture,
fisheries, tourism, minerals)
The applied area consists of good reserves
of granite building stone. There are no
scarce resources such as water resource,
forest, fishery or tourism spot in the applied
mining area or in the vicinity of the site.
13 Areas already subjected to
pollution or environmental
damage. (those where existing
legal environmental standards are
exceeded)
There is no such area within 5 km radius of
the project site.
14 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)
The applied area falls in Seismic Zone III,
which is moderate risk area. Systematic
mining will be carried out in the applied
mining area.
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Sl. No. Areas Distance in kilometers (Aerial)/ details
15 Is proposed mining site located
over or near fissure / fracture for
ground water recharge
No. The applied mining area is in a slope of a
hilly terrain.
16 Whether the proposal involves
approval or clearance under the
following Regulations or Acts,
namely:-
(a) The Forest (Conservation) Act,
1980;
(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1972;
(c) The Coastal Regulation Zone
Notification, 2011.
If yes, details of the same and their
status to be given.
No, no forest in 100m radius
No, nothing in 5 km radius
The area does not fall under CRZ.
17 Forest land involved (hectares) Nil. It is non forest dry land.
18 Whether there is any litigation
pending against the project and/or
land in which the project is
propose to be set up?
(a) Name of the Court
(b) Case No.
(c) Orders or directions of the
Court, if any, and its relevance
with the proposed project.
None.
(Signature of Project Proponent Along with name and address)
For MANNARKAD TALUK KARINKAL QUARRY OPERATORS INDUSTRIAL CO-
OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED No. SIND (P) 179
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CHECKLIST FOR MINING PROJECTS
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No.
1. Category / Sub Category &
Schedule
“B2” Category [Sr. No. 1(a)(i) of
EIA Notification 2006 amendment
dated 15.01.2016]
2.
Form IM Attached 4-7
Questionnaire for Mining Projects Attached 20-22
Pre-Feasibility report Attached 23-42
Environmental Management Plan Attached 43-66
3.
Whether the project site falls
within ESZ-1 of WGEEP report or
ESA of HLWG
No, The project site does not falls
within ESZ-1 of WGEEP report or
ESA of HLWG
4. Proof of ownership of land
Copy of last sale deed &
possession certificate(s) for all
survey numbers mentioned in the
proposal are attached as
annexure 15 & 4 in PFR
5. Proof of authorized signatory President / Co-operative Society Ltd.
6. Cadastral map duly signed by
Village officer Attached as annexure 14 in PFR
7. Recent Photographs of the project
site Attached as annexure 8 in PFR
8. Area survey plan approved by
Village officer Attached as annexure 13 in PFR
9.
Panoramic view of the site /
Google image with date In PFR 30
GPS readings of WGS 84 datum
10° 59' 56.00" N - 10° 59' 58.35"
N
76° 29' 55.77" E -76° 30' 0.87" E
Also Refer PFR
30
10. Distance of the mining area from
the nearest human settlement House 121.9 m away
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11. Right & Nature of land (as per
records)
Dry land in applicant’s
possession. Copy of last sale
deed, possession certificate(s) &
village affidavits for all survey
numbers mentioned in the
proposal are attached as
annexure 15, 4 & 5 in PFR
12. Is the property forest land / govt.
land / own land
Non-forest dry land, Copy of
possession certificate(s) & village
affidavits attached as annexure 4
& 5 in PFR
13. Extent of land in hectares 0.9741 Hectares
14. Proposed production capacity 44,000 TPA
15. Expected life of mine (years) 5 years Applied (Mine Life 5 Year)
16. Ultimate depth of mining (in MSL) 75 m RL in 5 year
17. Quantity of topsoil estimated to be
removed 189.6 MT
18. Method of Mining Semi machanised, Conventional
open cast mining method
19. Underground mining if any
proposed Not Applicable
20. Analysis reports from accredited
laboratories (original) Attached as annexure 7 in PFR
21.
Attested copy of accreditation
certificate of laboratory conducting
Environmental Analysis
Attached as annexure 6 in PFR
22. Waste management proposals Addressed in the PFR/EMP 34 & 56
23. Mined area management Addressed in the EMP/EMP 56
24.
Proposals for Corporate Social
Responsibility (Amount, activities
and duration with specific details)
Addressed in PFR/EMP 66
25. Total cost of the project with Rs 30 lakhs , Addressed in 41
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No.
details of insurance, funding etc. PFR/EMP
26.
Details of Authorized Signatory
(Name, Postal Address, Pin code,
Telephone No., Fax No., Email ID)
C.H. Sakkariya, President
MANNARKKAD TALUK
KARINKAL QUARRY OPERATORS
INDUSTRIAL CO-OPERATIVE
SOCIETY LTD No. SIND (P) 179,
Pulliserry P.O., Mannarkkad,
Palakkad District – 678 582,
9744 443 057 / 8281 729 725
27. Details of the site
Survey no. 70/10, 70/16, 242/15
Pottassery-I Village, ,
Mannarkkad Taluk,
Palakkad District, Kerala
Extent of 0.9741 Ha
28. Details of NABET approved EIA
consultant organization
Not Applicable. The application is
prepared as per the provisions of
EIA Notification amendment
dated 15.01.2016 by RQP. RQP
certificate is enclosed as
Annexure 9
ACTIVITY CHECK LIST
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.)
Sr.
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)
Yes As per revenue record the land is dry land.
The highest elevation is 115m RL and
lowest is 105m RL. Mined out area will
reclaimed.
1.2 Clearance of existing land,
vegetation and building?
Yes Some local trees, plants & shrubs have to be
cleared & removed.
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Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes
/No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
1.3 Creation of new land uses Yes The upper part of mined out area will be
reclaimed and used for plantation, lower
part will be used as water reservoir,
following the mine closure guidelines.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g.
bore houses, soil testing?
No
1.5 Construction Works? No
1.6 Démolition Works? No
1.7 Temporary sites used for
construction works or housing of
construction workers?
No
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures
or earthworks including linear
structures, cut and fill or
excavations.
No Since it is a mining work, excavation will be
performed to extract the rock. No buildings
are envisaged.
1.9 Underground works including
mining or tunneling?
No Not applicable
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes At the end of life of mine, Upper part of the
mined out area will reclaimed and used for
plantation.
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing
Process?
No The mining will be carried out by
conventional semi mechanized open cast
method of mining. Drilling will done using
compressor operated drills and controlled
blasting operation using licensed explosive.
The bench height and width will be 5.0 m
and 5.0 m respectively. Loosen material will
be excavated, sized & Loaded into the
Tippers/Trucks using Breaker & Excavator.
Excavated material shall be transported to
the consuming centers using
Tippers/Trucks.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or
materials?
Yes There will be facility for storage of
explosives and other consumables. The
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Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes
/No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
ROM from quarry will be transported
directly to the consuming centers.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal
of solid waste or liquid effluents?
Yes There will not be any wasted generated
during the mining operations.
Only some topsoil & Overburden will be
generated and this will be used for
plantation & reclamation purposes and also
for internal road formations.
The domestic effluent will be generated and
the same will be treated through septic tank
and soak pit design.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of
operational workers?
No Since the workers will be hired from nearby
areas, no housing facilities required.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during
construction of operation?
No
1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or
other transport infrastructure
including new or altered routes and
stations, ports, airports etc.?
No
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing
transport routes or infrastructure
leading to changes in traffic
movements?
No
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines
or pipelines?
No
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting,
realignment or other changes to the
hydrology of watercourses or
aquifers?
No
1.22 Stream crossings? No
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water
from ground or surface waters? No
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land
surface affecting drainage or run-off
No No water bodies in the proposed area. A
small change in the land surfaces due to
mining will not affect the surrounding
surface drainage.
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Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes
/No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials
for construction, operation or
decommissioning?
Yes Transport of materials will done using
tippers and trucks through existing road.
The employees/staff will be provided
transportation facilities.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or
decommissioning or restoration
works?
No
1.27 Ongoing activity during
decommissioning which could have
an impact on the environment?
No
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either
temporarily or permanently?
No
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic
diversity?
No
1.31 Any other actions? No Not applicable
2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of Project (such as land,
water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable
or in short supply).
Sr.
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)
Yes The proposed project is not suitable for
vegetation, the area is an outcrop of
Charnockite (commercially known as
Granite) rock.
2.2 Water (expected source &
competing users) unit KLD
Yes Total about 2.75 KLD of water will be used
in this proposed project. The main source
of water is ground water and rain water
harvesting in nearby abandoned pit.
Domestic purpose : 0.75 KLD
Greenbelt Development- 1.0 KLD
Dust Suppression- 1.0 KLD
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Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes
/No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/ rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
2.3 Minerals (MT) No No materials used for construction or
operation of the project.
2.4 Construction material – stone,
aggregates, and/soil (expected
source-MT)
No Not required
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)
Yes For mining operation, diesel driven
machineries & equipment will be used. The
required fuel will be purchased from
nearby fuel pumps.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use
appropriate standard units)
No 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
Sr.
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)
Yes Explosives will be procured, stored,
transported, handled and used in
accordance with Indian Explosive Act 1884,
MSIHC rules 1989, Mines Act 1952 and
regulations there under.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease
or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect
or water borne diseases)
No Not applicable
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by
changing living conditions?
Yes To a small extent due to the new
employment and associated business
opportunities. And the social activities will
welfare the local people.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who
could be affected by the project e.g.
hospital patients, children, the
elderly etc.,
No
3.5 Any other causes No Not envisaged from the project.
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4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or
decommissioning (MT/month)
Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes
/No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/ rates, wherever
possible) with source of information
data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes No significant waste generated from
this mining activity. Only some topsoil
& overburden will be recovered and it
will be used for reclamation &
plantation purposes, laying Haul Roads.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or
commercial wastes)
No
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per
hazardous waste management
rules)
No
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No
4.5 Surplus product No
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge
from effluent treatment
No
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No
4.8 Redundant machinery or
equipment
No
4.9 Contaminated soils or other
materials
No
4.10 Agricultural wastes No
4.11 Other solid wastes No
5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air
(kg/hr)
Sr.
No.
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
Yes Emissions from diesel operated
vehicles, machineries & equipment.
Proper maintenance will be done to
minimize the emissions.
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Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes
/No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/ rates, wherever
possible) with source of information
data
5.2 Emission from production
processes
Yes Dust is the main pollutant due to
mining activity. It will be generated in
drilling, blasting, operation of
machineries & equipment and vehicle
movement; To control Dust the
following measures will be adopted.
1. Green belt development on all
boundaries.
2. Water sprinkling on haul roads.
3. Avoid speeding & Overloading of
vehicles.
4. Wet drilling & Covering vehicle
with Tarpaulin sheets.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling
including storage or transport
Yes There will be a fugitive emission
generated during material handling,
transportation, loading and unloading
etc. Regular water sprinkling of the
haul road will suppress the dust and
prevent from getting air-borne.
5.4 Emissions from construction
activities including plant and
equipment
No Not applicable
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of
materials including construction
materials, sewage and waste
No
5.6 Emissions from incineration of
waste
No
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in
open air (e.g. slash materials,
construction debris)
No
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No
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6. Generation of Noise and vibration, and emissions of Light and heat
Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes
/No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/ rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment
e.g. engines, ventilation plant,
crushers
Yes The noise generating machineries,
equipment & vehicles in the quarry area
are Compressor, Drilling Machine,
Breaker, Excavator and Trucks/tippers.
Effective maintenance of machineries,
equipment and vehicles at regular and
frequent intervals.
Plantation of green belt around the
haul roads and quarry periphery.
PPE’s will be provided.
6.2 From industrial or similar
processes
No
6.3 From construction or
demolition
No
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Blasting do generate noise and vibration.
Required precautions will be taken to
maintain the noise levels to maintain
within the acceptable norms.
6.5 From construction or
operational traffic
Yes Noise do generate due to movement of
loaded and unloaded trucks of tippers.
Production from this quarry is only about
3666.667 tons/months, so there will not
be any traffic congestion to the local
public.
6.6 From lighting or cooling
systems
No
6.7 From any other sources No
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7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the
ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal wasters or the sea
Sr.
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
No
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other
effluents to water or the land (expected
mode and place of discharge)
No
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to
air into the land or into water
No
7.4 From any other sources No
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of
pollutants in the environment from
these sources?
No
8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the project, which could
affect human health or the environment
Sr.
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
No Operations are strictly as per
DGMS guidelines for safety of the
mine workers, as per the Mines act
1952.
Storage & using explosives as per
the guideline by DGMS Indian
explosives act 1884, MSIHC Rules
1989.
8.2 From any other causes No Not applicable
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural
disasters causing environmental
damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes,
landslides, could burst etc)
No Not applicable
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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.
Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes
/No
Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/ rates,
wherever possible) with source
of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting,
utilities, 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
Extractive industries Supply industries
Other
Yes The project will generate direct/
indirect employment to the local
people. Also associated new
business/service opportunities
for the local people. Due to the
quarry project, many local
ancillary/ supporting facilities/
infrastructure will improve,
eventually leading to the overall
development of the area.
9.2 Lead to after use of the site, which
could have an impact on the
environment
Yes Upper part of the mined out area
will be reclaimed and used for
plantation purpose and bottom
part will be used as water
reservoir cum recharging pit.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No Not applicable
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to
proximity to other existing or planned
projects with similar effects
Yes Similar types of projects are being
operated in the vicinity of the
project which will lead to
cumulative improvement of
region.
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QUESTIONNAIRE FOR MINING PROJECTS
Sl. No Question Reply
1 About the Proposal
a Name and Address of Proponent
C.H. Sakkariya, President
MANNARKKAD TALUK KARINKAL
QUARRY OPERATORS INDUSTRIAL CO-
OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD No. SIND (P)
179, Pulliserry P.O., Mannarkkad,
Palakkad District – 678 582, Kerala
9744 443 057 / 8281 729 725
b Location and specifications
Survey no. 70/10, 70/16, 242/15
Pottassery-I Village,
Mannarkkad Taluk,
Palakkad District
Extent of 0.9741 Ha
c
Social infrastructure around
the project site (School, hospital,
residences, police station, fire
station, ambulance etc)
Addressed in page 39 of PFR
d
Distance from the site to the
nearest
(i) water bodies
(ii) religious places like church,
temple mosque etc
(iii) Sensitive ecosystems like
wildlife sanctuaries, Reserve forests,
Biospheres, human inhabitation
(iv) Any electrical installations
/microwave stations/defense
establishments etc.
Addressed in Form1M
e Storage/ safety of explosives Addressed in PFR/EMP page 58-63
f Fire and safety precautions Addressed in PFR/EMP page 58-63
g First aid Addressed in PFR/EMP page 60-61
h No. of laborers to be employed at a
time and their safety Addressed in PFR page 28
i Access road to the site
There is access road to the mining area,
as shown in the Location Map.
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Sl. No Question Reply
2 About the mining area
a Total reserves Addressed in PFR page 31 & in Mining
plan Chapter 3, pages 13-16
b Contour map Attached in Mining plan as Plate 4 page
98.
c Sectional map showing
overburdens (average)
Attached in Mining plan as Plate 6 page
93.
d Geology of the area (secondary
data)
Addressed in PFR/EMP page 45 & in
Mining plan - page 13 & 14
e
Hydrology indicating water bodies
and ground water conditions
(secondary data)
Addressed in PFR/EMP page 49 & 50
f 500 m radius map showing the
infrastructure
Attached in Mining plan as Plate 12
page 99.
g Land use patterns Addressed in PFR/EMP page 50-51 &
55-56
h Baseline data of the environmental
quality parameters Attached as annexure 7 in PFR
i Biodiversity of the area specifying
endemic and endangered species
No endemic and endangered species of
the flora and fauna were observed in
the mining area and study area.
3 About the mining activities:
a Drawings indicating different
facilities including Reduced Level
Surface plan & Geological attached in
Mining plan as Plate 4 & 5 page 91 & 92.
b
Details of method of working with
phasing of activities, height
and width of benches
Addressed in Mining plan Chapter 4
pages 17-20.
c Details of drilling, blasting,
explosives
Addressed in Mining plan Chapter 5
page 21-22.
d Transportation of material with
route
Material produced from the quarry will
be transported to the nearby
consuming centers by tippers/trucks
covered with tarpaulin. Route map
showing the details of roads for
transportation is attached in Mining
Plan as Plate No. 1 & 2 page 88 & 89.
e Details of Over Burden (OB)
removal and stacking Addressed in PFR/EMP page 56
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f Plan for managing storm water Addressed in PFR/EMP page 54 & 55
g Plan for power supply, water
supply Addressed in PFR/EMP page 47
h Plan for labour safety in the
mining area Addressed in PFR/EMP page 60 - 62
i Plan for managing dust, noise, silt
and other pollutants Addressed in PFR/EMP page 52-57
4 About the post mine plans
a Plan for green belt and fencing Addressed in PFR/EMP page 55 & 56
b
Periodic monitoring of
environmental quality
and management
Addressed in PFR/EMP page 57, 63 to
65
c
Mine closure plan- demolition
of structure, removal of deleterious
material and restoration of land for
sustainable practices
Addressed in PFR/EMP page 58 & 59
5 About the social obligations:
a
Mitigation measures to reduce
hazardous conditions and
hardship to local inhabitants
Addressed in PFR/EMP page 52 to 57
b
Addressing concerns of
local inhabitants like health, water,
employment, resettlement/
rehabilitation
Addressed in PFR/EMP page 66,
Rehabilitation is not required as the
land is owned by the proponent.
c
Compensation for loss of land,
crops and other adverse impacts
on account of mining
The total land in the proposed project
is non forest land. The Land is in
irrigation department possession &
proposed land is a dry/rocky land and
not suitable for irrigation & cultivation..
The subject is addressed in PFR/EMP
page 50 to 57
d
Specific measures for Corporate
Social Responsibility with
success indicators
Addressed in PFR/EMP page 67.
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Pre – Feasibility
Report
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
Sri C. H. Sakkariya, President, MANNARKKAD TALUK KARINKAL QUARRY OPERATORS
INDUSTRIAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED No. SIND (P) 179 is proposing a Granite
Building Stone quarry project in an extent 0.9741 Hectares at Survey No: 70/10, 70/16,
242/15, Pottassery-I Village, Mannarkkad Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala State. A
Letter of Intent was obtained from the District Geologist, Department of Mining &
Geology, Palakkad and a Mining Plan was prepared by the RQP and approved by the
District Geologist, Department of Mining & Geology, Palakkad.
Granite Building stone Quarry project in Pottassery-I Village.
Category of project: ‘B2’.
Latitude: 10° 59' 56.00" N - 10° 59' 58.35" N
Longitude: 76° 29' 55.77" E -76° 30' 0.87" E
Proposed site is dry land, part of elevated terrain.
Proposed production is 44,000 Tones per annum
Quarry Permit applied for 5 years (Mine Life 5 years)
Top soil & OB thickness varies from about 0.5m to 1m.
Top soil estimated to recover is 189.6 tones.
Overburden estimated to recover is 284.4 tones.
Top soil generated/recovered will be utilized for afforestation purposes & OB
will be used for reclamation & haul road formation. There is no other solid waste
anticipated during the quarrying operation.
The proposed area is part of Elevated terrain and most part devoid of any
vegetation. Entire area is occupied by granite building stone (charnockite) and
there is no significant top soil. Most of the proposed area is covered with a worked
out pit except a small part in the south. The surrounding areas have a mixed
vegetation like rubber, coconut, palm and local trees, bushes & shrubs. Highest
elevation of the proposed area is 115 m RL and lowest is 105 m RL. The drainage of
the area is controlled by seasonal channels, there is no any slope, the site is saucer
shaped and the rain water will be directed to the Exiting pit. There are no
perennial water courses within the proposed quarry area. The
topographic/surface plan is prepared and enclosed vide Plate No 4 in mining plan.
The quarry operation is proposed to carry out with conventional open cast mining
method with 5.0 meter vertical bench with a bench width of 5.0 meter. Quarrying
operation is carried out by loosening / splitting of rock mass of considerable
volume from the parent rock mass by jackhammer drilling and blasting. The
loosened material after blasting will be sized using breakers and loaded into
tippers/trucks using excavators. Transportation will be done using
Tippers/Trucks from pithead to nearby consuming centers.
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Commitment from applicant regarding the proposed project
The applicant/proponent is applying for Environmental Clearance to DEIAA, Palakkad
for Granite Building stone in an extent of 0.9741 Hectares at Survey No : 70/10, 70/16,
242/15, Pottassery-I Village, Mannarkkad Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala State with
quarrying permit.
No child labors below 18 years will be employed for any type of quarrying operation. All
labors engaged for quarrying operation will be insured till the end of life of quarry
period.
All type of safety / Protective equipment’s will be provided to all the labors working in
my quarry site.
The applicant/proponent will sincerely follow and execute the Afforestation and Green
belt development during the course of quarrying operation and maintain Afforestation
after the closure of quarrying activity.
The social (corporate) responsibilities for the local community proposed will be
executed in a time bound manner.
The quarrying operation will not cause any hindrance to the nearby public and also it
will not cause any hindrance to nearby villagers and human settlements during
transportation of mineral.
The project area does not fall in ‘HACA’ region.
The Tamil Nadu state boundary is located at 17.87 Km E
The project area does not fall in CRZ zone.
The project area does not fall in Western Ghats boundary
About 2.75 KLD of water will be required for dust suppression, plantation and for
drinking and domestic use. The required water will be met from rain water
harvested in the abandoned mine pit and also from bore well and open well nearby.
The report of Baseline studies like Air, Water and Noise analysis are enclosed.
Estimated project cost: Rs. 30 lakhs.
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2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT
This is a Granite Building stone quarry project in an extent of 0.9741 Hectares at Survey
No: 70/10, 70/16, 242/15, Pottassery-I Village, Mannarkkad Taluk, Palakkad District,
Kerala State. The mining operations are proposed using conventional opencast method.
This is a B2 Category project.
Identification of project and project proponent
The proposed project is for granite building stone quarrying.
Name & Address : Sri C. H. Sakkariya, President
of the applicant MANNARKKAD TALUK KARINKAL QUARRY
OPERATORS INDUSTRIAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY
LTD No. SIND (P) 179,
Pulliserry P.O., Mannarkkad,
Palakkad District, Kerala
9744 443 057 / 8281 729 725
Location of the Applied Area
Name of the quarry : Quarry of MANNARKKAD Society
Survey No. : 70/10, 70/16, 242/15
Village : Pottassery-I
Taluk : Mannarkkad
District : Palakkad
Extent : 0.9741 Ha
Ownership : Land in possession of Irrigation Department and
project proponent has NOC & consent.
Brief description of nature of the project
The proposed area is part of Elevated terrain and most part devoid of any vegetation.
Entire area is occupied by granite building stone (charnockite) and there is no
significant top soil. Most of the proposed area is covered with a worked out pit except a
small part in the south. The surrounding areas have a mixed vegetation like rubber,
coconut, palm and local trees, bushes & shrubs. Highest elevation of the proposed area is
115 m RL and lowest is 105 m RL. The drainage of the area is controlled by seasonal
channels, there is no any slope, the site is saucer shaped and the rain water will be
directed to the Exiting pit. There are no perennial water courses within the proposed
quarry area.
The Granite Building stone quarrying operation is proposed to carry out by conventional
opencast method by formation of benches. Mine benches are proposed with a height of
5m and the width of each bench is proposed not less than the height.
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The proposed stone production is 44,000 Tons per annum
Life of the mine is estimated to be 5 years and quarry permit applied for 5 years.
Proposed maximum mining depth is up to 75m RL in 5 years.
Top soil & OB thickness varies from 0.5 m to 1.0m and will be removed during the mining
operations. Topsoil & OB recovered from the quarry will be dumped separately at
predetermined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over afforestation &
reclamation purposes.
Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region
The basic objective of the project is effective utilization of material in the region. Granite
Building Stone is the most commonly used material in road works, construction & other
infrastructure development works. Being a construction material, the mineral will be
used in local market. The mining project will fulfill its end users in construction
purposes.
The mining project will provide employment to local people. Applicant will pay royalty
for the mineral produced from the mine, direct and indirect taxes will be paid thereby
contributing to the regional revenue. The public revenue so generated will further be
put for use in infrastructural development and other sectors like health, education and
social welfare. The applicant will allocate funds for the socio-economic development of
the area i.e. medical facilities, educational, public utilities like domestic water supply and
other social works.
The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas will add the revenue of
the state through royalty and the taxes. This project will also help to improve the
economic conditions of the local people through direct, indirect employments and allied
services.
Demand and supply gap
There is large demand of granite building stone for road works, building construction
and other infrastructural works. Granite building stone is widely used in construction
activities as main raw material. The entry in the target market is easy and there is a
notable gap in the supply and demand, which is growing.
Imports vs indigenous production
The granite building stone is required for road works, construction and infrastructure
development projects. The stone is available in local markets and hence there is no
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scope of import. However, the demand for the stone is continuously increasing due to
rising trend in the infrastructure projects.
Export Possibility
There will not be any export of material since this is a low category minor mineral
(Granite Building Stone) and the project proponent would like to sale out the material
mined in the domestic market only. No export is proposed.
Domestic/Export Markets
Domestic demand is one of the main reasons for the rapid growth of building stone
business in Kerala. Since it is an allied industry of the construction sector, growth in
construction sector may be considered as proxy for the growth in stone mining sector.
The market scope for granite building stone is found to be encouraging in local market
with the increased demand from building industry & construction projects. Since this is
low category minor mineral (Granite Building Stone) and high local demand there is no
proposal for export of material and the project proponent would like to sale out the
material excavated in the domestic market only.
Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project
Project will create direct & indirect employment opportunities within the surrounding
region. Unit will use good faith efforts to employ local people from the nearby villages
depending upon the availability of skilled & un-skilled man-power surrounding the
project site. About 15 people will get direct employment and 5-10 people will get
indirect employment opportunities with allied and related industries, such as
transportation, maintenance, shops, garages, eateries, etc.
Employment potential in the Granite Building stone Quarry is as follows:
Sl.no Name of the post Nos
1. Second class Mines Engineer 1
2. Mines Foreman 1
3. Mines Mate 1
4. Drilling & Blasting / Helpers 2
5. Drivers / Helpers 8
6. Other Miscellaneous services 2
Total 15
Pre-employment and periodic training will be given to the employees for the safe and
systematic quarrying operation. All the labors engaged for quarrying operations will be
provided with necessary personal protective equipment and will be insured during the
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quarry plan period. The above manpower is adequate to meet out the production
schedule and the machinery strength envisaged in the mining plan and also to comply
with the stationary provisions of quarry safety regulation. It will ensured that the
labours will not be deployed less than 18 years. No Child labors will be engaged or
entertained for any kind of quarrying operations. All the labors engaged for quarrying
operations will be insured till the end of life of quarry.
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any
There is no interlinked & interdependent project. This is a quarrying project for
production of Granite Building stone at 44,000 Tons per annum, the quarry operation is
proposed up to depth of 75m RL in 5 years. The project is site specific. The entire
Granite Building stone will be transported to the nearby crushing unit or consuming
centers like construction of Road or other infrastructure development work.
Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary &
project site layout) with coordinates
The proposed area is located at Kumblanchola near Kanjiram in Pottassery-I Village,
Mannarkkad taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala. The nearest town Kanjiram is 2.5 km away,
Mannarkkad is 8.5 km away and the district headquarters palakkad is 37.5 km away
from the site The project is in 0.9741 Hectares at Survey No: 70/10, 70/16, 242/15,
Pottassery-I Village, Mannarkkad Taluk, Kerala State.
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The GPS Corodinates of the Quarry area Boundary (Datum WGS84)
BP no. Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
BP 1 10° 59' 58.35" N 76° 30' 00.87" E
BP 2 10° 59' 58.35" N 76° 29' 56.38" E
BP 3 10° 59' 56.09" N 76° 29' 55.77" E
BP 4 10° 59' 56.00" N 76° 30' 00.31" E
Google Image of the Project Site
Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site,
particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted
Mining is site specific project hence no alternate site is considered.
Size or magnitude of operation
This project is proposed in an extent of 0.9741 Hectares. It is proposed to produce
44,000 Tones per annum of granite building stone from the quarry. The quarry
operation is proposed up to depth of 75m RL in 5 years, by conventional open cast
mechanized quarrying by deploying jackhammer, drilling and blasting, hydraulic
breaker & excavator for sizing, excavation & loading the Building stone and tippers for
transporting the material from pithead to consuming centers.
The production / mineable reserves are arrived after deducting the reserves locked in
safety zone and benches in compliance with Kerala mineral concession rules 2015. The
details of the reserve calculation are as given below:-
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BLOCKED MINEABLE B
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Are
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(sq
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Infl
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(m
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Bu
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(m
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(T
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X1-X1'
110 59.34 45.0 2.5 6676 110 0 37.3 2.5 0
105 51.53 45.0 2.5 5797 105 0 37.3 2.5 0
100 85.49 45.0 2.5 9618 100 214.72 37.3 2.5 20023
95 147.01 45.0 2.5 16539 95 223.24 37.3 2.5 20817
90 198.29 45.0 2.5 22308 90 171.25 37.3 2.5 15969
85 250.23 45.0 2.5 28151 85 119.91 37.3 2.5 11182
80 369.43 45.0 2.5 41561 80 0 37.3 2.5 0
75 369.43 45.0 2.5 41561 75 0 37.3 2.5 0
172209 67990
X2-X2'
110 23.49 41.3 2.5 2425 110 0 41.3 2.5 0
105 37.97 41.3 2.5 3920 105 0 41.3 2.5 0
100 77.01 41.3 2.5 7951 100 169.96 41.3 2.5 17548
95 128.27 41.3 2.5 13244 95 245.17 41.3 2.5 25314
90 179.33 41.3 2.5 18516 90 193.38 41.3 2.5 19966
85 230.98 41.3 2.5 23849 85 142.32 41.3 2.5 14695
80 282.42 41.3 2.5 29160 80 90.24 41.3 2.5 9317
75 333.71 41.3 2.5 34456 75 39.56 41.3 2.5 4085
133521 90925
X3-X3'
110 32.24 48.0 2.5 3869 110 31.88 40.4 2.5 3220
105 64.05 48.0 2.5 7686 105 31.67 40.4 2.5 3199
100 106.61 48.0 2.5 12793 100 123.91 40.4 2.5 12515
95 179.47 48.0 2.5 21536 95 196.98 40.4 2.5 19895
90 230.47 48.0 2.5 27656 90 145.28 40.4 2.5 14673
85 304.08 48.0 2.5 36490 85 72.04 40.4 2.5 7276
80 375.39 48.0 2.5 45047 80 0 40.4 2.5 0
75 375.39 48.0 2.5 45047 75 0 40.4 2.5 0
200124 60778
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SUMMARY OF RESERVES
SECTION BLOCKED
RESERVE (MT)
MINEABLE
RESERVE (MT)
GEOLOGICAL
RESERVE (MT)
X1-X1' 172209 67990 240200
X2-X2' 133521 90925 224446
X3-X3' 200124 60778 260902
TOTAL 505854 219693 725547
ESTIMATED TOPSOIL & OVERBURDEN
DESCIPTION QUANTITY (TONNES)
Top Soil 189.6
Overburden 284.4
TOTAL 474
Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing
the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given)
The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast mechanized method.
The process flow diagram given below depicts the mining process:-
REMOVAL OF TOPSOIL/OVERBURDEN
DRILLING & BLASTING
EXCAVATION USING EXCAVATOR & SIZING
USING BREAKER
LOADING USING EXCAVATOR &
TRANSPORTATION USING TIPPER
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The Mining Activities shall be carried out under the guidance of a Mines Engineer/
Manager/Foreman holding Competency Certificate from DGMS. Bench system shall be
implemented from top to bottom, for extraction of Mineral.
The height of the benches shall be maintained at 5.0 Mtrs.
The width of the benches shall not be less than the height at any point.
The overall slope of the benches will be maintained at 60°.
Drilling shall be carried out by a Pneumatic Jack Hammer powered by compressed air.
The Drilling Pattern will be as given below:
Spacing = 1 Mtr
Burden = 1 Mtr
Depth of Drill Hole = 5 Ft / 2.5 Ft
Drill Hole Diameter = 32mm Diameter
Drilling shall be carried out by a Jack Hammer drill of 32mm diameter, Nitrate Mixture
and electric delay detonators will be used for blasting purpose. About 30 to 50 holes per
blast of 32 mm diameter and to a depth of 1.5 to 2.5m will be adopted. It is estimated
about 2 to 3 T production per hole. Number of blasts per day depends upon the
workable area and production to be achieved. The spacing of 1.0 to 1.5m between the
holes will be adopted. About 250gm per hole of explosive will be used. However, 10 kg/
blast will be adopted at any point of time. Millisecond electric blasting will be adopted to
limit the PPV and to reduce noise levels within the stipulated standards.
Blasting will be carried out by a competent person and blasting will be carried out from
the blasting shelter. The blasted material shall further be sorted out; the material shall
be broken into required sizes using breakers, the sized material shall be loaded into
tippers/trucks using excavators and shall be transported to nearby crushing unit or
consuming centres.
The internal road or haulage roads to the benches shall be made with suitable gradient
and the width of the roadway as per the DGMS norms.
Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing
area of final products, Mode of transport of raw Material and Finished Products
No other raw material will be required for production of Granite building stone. The
final product will be sent to crushing unit or consumer based on their demand. The
mode of transportation of raw material and finished product will be by road. Tippers/
trucks will be used for transportation to the end users.
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Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should
be briefly outlined:
Granite Building stone will be used directly or sized/crushed and dispatched to different
end users. The waste rock generated, if any, will be used for the maintenance of roads
and backfilling in the mined out pits. Rainwater harvesting will be done in the bottom
part of the mined out pit and will be used for water recharging
Availability of water its source, Energy/power requirement and source should be
given:
This Granite Building stone quarry project does not require high volume of water. Total
water required is 2.75 KLD and the water will be met from the rain water harvested in
abandoned pit or from open well/tube well nearby. Detail of water requirements are as
given below:
Description Quantity
Dust Suppression 1.0 KLD
Domestic Purpose 0.75 KLD
Green Belt 1.0 KLD
Total 2.75 KLD
Energy
All quarry activities will be carried out using diesel operated machineries like
compressor operated drills, Breakers & Excavators and Tippers & Trucks. There will not
be any electric power requirement for this project. Electricity required for mine office
and lights will be obtained from KSEB. Diesel used for quarrying machineries will be
brought from nearby diesel pumps.
Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their
management/disposal:
There will not be any waste generated during this quarrying operation. The topsoil
estimated to be recovered is 189.6 tones and overburden is 284.4 tones and this will be
dumped separately at predetermined place and subsequently will be utilized for
afforestation and reclamation purposes. Domestic waste water will be discharged in Septic
Tank followed by soak pit. No waste water will be discharged by quarry operation.
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Project Identification (Project Site location & extent)
Submission of Application Form 1M, PFR & Approved Mining plan
Scope of DEAC
Presentation & Site Visit (if required)
EIA not required (Since B2 category)
Appraisal & Recommendation by DEAC
Approval by DEIAA
Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA
purpose
4.0 SITE ANALYSIS
Connectivity
The road from proposed area enters into Kumblanchola - School Padi Road which
leads Kanhirapuzha Road. This road is connected to Palakkad - Kozhikode Road.
The same road will be maintained and utilized for transportation.
The Nearest Railway station is Parali 31.5 Km by Road.
Land Form, Land use and Land ownership
The entire project area is 0.9741 Hectares, which is non-forest, dry land and there is no
habitation in the propose site. The land is owned by the applicant.
District Taluk Village Survey No. Area (Ha) Classification
Palakkad Mannarkkad Pottassery-I 70/10, 70/16,
242/15 0.9741
It is a dry land
(non forest)
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Topography (along with map)
The proposed area is part of Elevated terrain and most part devoid of any vegetation.
Entire area is occupied by granite building stone (charnockite) and there is no
significant top soil. Most of the proposed area is covered with a worked out pit except a
small part in the south. The surrounding areas have a mixed vegetation like rubber,
coconut, palm and local trees, bushes & shrubs. Highest elevation of the proposed area is
115 m RL and lowest is 105 m RL. The drainage of the area is controlled by seasonal
channels, there is no any slope, the site is saucer shaped and the rain water will be
directed to the Exiting pit. There are no perennial water courses within the proposed
quarry area. The topographic/surface plan is prepared and enclosed vide Plate No 4 in
the mining plan.
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 proposed mining area exhibits hilly topography. The proposed quarry area is dry
land covered with no significant topsoil and not suitable for agriculture purposes. Most
part of the proposed quarry site is devoid of any vegetation. In South part there are
some local trees, bushes & shrubs. The granites building stone are present in the existing
quarry pit in proposed site. The quarrying operation will be restricted up to depth for
75m RL in 5 years. Hence the quarry operation will not affect the ground water table.
No CRZ within 5km radius of the project site.
The Tamil Nadu state boundary: 17.87 Km E
The applied area does not fall in ESA as per WGEEP report.
Arabian Sea is located at 70 km W.
Existing Infrastructure
The mining area is approachable by existing Kumblanchola - School Padi Road which
leads Kanhirapuzha Road which is connected to Palakkad- Kozhikode NH Road. All
necessary infrastructures such as site office, drinking water facilities, toilets, rest shelter,
etc. will be developed before commencing the mining operation. Site services as per
Mines Rules 1955 will be developed. First-Aid center with all necessary medical
facilities, Toilets as per the provisions of Mines Rules will be developed. Regular medical
checkup of the mine employees will be carried out as per the provisions of Mines Rules
1955.
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Soil Classification
The proposed quarry area is dry land covered with some topsoil with building stone
boulders and not suitable for agriculture purposes. Top soil thickness varies from avg.
0.5 m to 1.0 m. These soils are well drained, low in organic matter and plant nutrients. It
will be removed during the mining operations. The topsoil recovered from the quarry will
be stacked separately at predetermined place and subsequently will be utilized for
afforestation & reclamation purposes.
Climatic data from secondary sources
The climate in the proposed site area is tropical. The average annual temperature in this
area ie in Mannarkkad is 27.7 °C. About 2553 mm of precipitation falls annually. With an
average of 30.4 °C, April is the warmest month. At 25.8 °C on average, July is the coldest
month of the year. The wind is predominantly from west and east during morning as
well as in the evening hours. The wind speed is high during August (13.6 kmph). The
humidity is higher during the monsoon period i.e. from June to September. It is around
90% during this period. All through the year, the humidity is high during the morning
hours.
Social infrastructure available
The nearest town is Mannarkkad, educational & other facilities are available there.
Medical facilities, Primary Health Centre are available at the nearby towns
Communication services like mobile phones network are available in the site.
5.0 PLANNING BRIEF
Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) Town and
Country Planning/Development authority Classification
This is a granite Building stone quarry proposed to operate using Conventional Opencast
Semi Mechanized Method in an extent of 0.9741 Ha. The proposed production is 44,000
Tons per annum of granite building stone. In Conventional Opencast Semi mechanized
Method, Drilling will be done using compressor operated jackhammer, Control blasting
using allowed explosives, sizing of material using breakers and excavation and loading
of the material using excavators and transportation using Tippers/Trucks.
Facilities such as Power, Transportation and other infrastructure facilities are locally
available near the project site. Covered transportation of the stone and imposing speed
limits will be practiced to avoid disturbance to the nearby habitations. The haul roads
and nearby public roads will be periodically sprinkled with water to prevent dust.
Population projection
Man power requirement for mining is estimated to be 15 Nos. Most of the employees
will be recruited from neighboring village depending upon the availability of skilled &
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unskilled people. Migration of highly educated and skilled person will take place but it
very few numbers. So there will no significant and permanent migration of people.
Hence there will be no significant population increase due to the project.
Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.)
The present and proposed land use pattern / planning of the quarry area is given below:
Particular At Present After 5 yr Conceptual
Area under Quarry pit 0.8612 0.6844 0.6844
Area under infrastructure / plant 0.00 0.00 0.00
Green belt / plantation 0.00 0.2897 0.2897
Reclamation by plantation 0.00 0.0000 0.3651
Reclamation by water reservoir 0.00 0.0000 0.3193
Area for future use / undisturbed 0.1299 0.0000 0.0
TOTAL 0.9741 0.9741
Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)
Temporary site office and stores will be provided in the mining area. Specified first-aid
box with all necessary facilities will be maintained at the site office and the rest shelter
as per Mines Act-1952. Medical facilities, Primary Health Centre exist in the nearby
villages, imparting services, for advance medical facilities. Communication services like
post office and telephones are available in the nearby villages.
Amenities/Facilities
Following facilities shall be provided for the smooth working of the mine:-
Mine office
First aid room
Store facility
Toilet facility
Drinking water facilities like Potable water will be provided
Rest shelter room will be provided to take lunch and rest for the workers.
6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE
Industrial Area (Processing area)
There is no processing area proposed within the proposed project.
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Residential area (Non processing area)
Since this is a very small project with only 15 no of employees and local persons will be
given employment preference, no residential area/ housing are proposed.
Green Belt
Afforestation programme & green belt plantation is proposed and will be carried out in
7.5 m wide safety barrier zone around the boundary of the proposed quarry site. The
main aim of the green belt development is to develop a screen to arrest dust and noise
generated from the mine and also to form a visual barrier. Plantation will also be carried
out on the mined out top benches / reclaimed area of the quarry. Appropriate plant
species of different life forms will be grown to re-establish the vegetation cover and
thereby provide habitat for the faunal species. The area may also be used for
horticulture plantation.
Social infrastructure
The following social infrastructure are available near to the project site:
Description Name & Place Distance
(by Road)
Police station Mannarkkad Police Station 9.5 km
Fire Station Vattambalam, Mannarkkad Fire Station 13.5 km
Railway station Parali Station 31.5 km
Airport Karipur Airport 79.5 km
Hospital Govt Hospital Mannarkkad Govt Hospital Kanjiram
8.5 km 2.5 km
School Govt High School , Pottassery 1.5 km
Masjid Kolpadam Juma Masjid 5 km
Church St. Thomas France Church 4 km
Temple Ucha mahakali Temple 0.144 km
The infrastructure for workers & employees like, drinking water facilities, Rest
shelter, toilets, first aid stations etc. will be developed at mine site.
Local people will be employed on priority basis as per their skills.
As a part of Social (Corporate) Responsibility, it is proposed to spend Rs. 2.50 Lakh
per annum for various social development activities.
First aid facilities to the workers employed at site.
Indirect employment & allied business opportunities for local people.
Therefore this project will bring a positive impact on the nearby villages.
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Connectivity (traffic and transportation road/ Rail/ Metro/ Water ways etc.)
The private access road from the site enters into Kumblanchola - School Padi Road
which leads Kanhirapuzha Road which is connected to Palakkad - Kozhikode Road.
The Nearest Railway station Parali, 31.5 Km by Road.
Drinking Water management (Source & Supply of water)
This Building stone quarry project does not require huge water for the project. Detail of
water requirements in KLD as given below:
Description Quantity
Dust Suppression 1.0 KLD
Domestic Purpose 0.75 KLD
Green Belt 1.0 KLD
Total 2.75 KLD
The required water will be met from rain water harvested in the nearby abandoned pit and
also from bore well and open well nearby.
Sewerage System
Toilets will be provided for the mine employees. Domestic effluent from the toilets will
be discharged in septic tank and soak pit system.
Industrial Waste Management
No industrial waste will be generated from the project.
Solid Waste Management
Top soil & OB thickness varies from 0.5 m to 1.0 m and will be removed during the
mining operations. Topsoil & OB recovered from the quarry will be stacked separately at
predetermined place and subsequently will be utilized for afforestation and reclamation
purposes.
Power Requirement & Supply / Source
There are no electrical operated machineries or equipment’s proposed in this project, so
there will not be any electric power or diesel requirement for this project. Electricity
required for mine office and lights will be obtained from KSEB. Diesel used for quarrying
vehicles will be brought from nearby diesel pumps.
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7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)
Policy to be adopted (Central/State) in respect of the project affected persons
including home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers (a brief outline to be
given): The proposed area is dry land in possession of irrigation department with NOC
& consent obtained by the applicant/proponent and there is no habitation in the area
proposed for mining. Hence, rehabilitation & resettlement plan is not required.
8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES
Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule
for the project to be given):
The project operation will commence after availing all statutory licenses like
Environmental Clearance, Explosive licenses, Pollution consents and other necessary
approvals from the concerned authorities. No major construction is proposed except
temporary site office and other site facilities.
Estimated project Cost
The cost of the project consists of the following major components:
No Land cost since already available,
Site development (Basic infrastructure like office & civil works)
Machinery & Equipment (on rent basis)
Processing charges and consultancy charges for preparation of
Quarry plan, Environment monitoring, EMP report, etc.,
Provision for contingencies
Margin money for working capital
The estimated total cost of the project is Rs. 30.00 Lakh
9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)
Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local
people including tribal population, if any, in the area
Proposed granite building stone quarry project will generate direct & indirect
employment opportunities for local people depending upon the availability of
skilled & un-skilled man-power surrounding the project site.
At conceptual stage, upper part of the mined out area will be reclaimed and used
for plantation purpose and lower part will be used as water reservoir which will be
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helpful for improving the aesthetics of the area and also in improving the ground
water recharge in the area.
The project will generate revenue for the state & central government through
royalty on the stone and other taxes.
The applicant will carry out various socio-economic welfare activities in the nearby
villages.
The proposed granite building stone quarry project will cause positive impact on
the socio-economic conditions of the nearby villages.
There are no Resettlement and Rehabilitation issues involved in this project.
The State Govt. will benefit from the revenue generated due to the project.
The entire project area is devoid of any endangered flora and fauna.
After completion of mining, the mined out area can be further used for horticulture and pisciculture activities.
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Environmental
Management Plan
(EMP) WITH CSR
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1. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/PROPONENT
This quarry project of Sri C. H. Sakkariya, President, MANNARKKAD TALUK KARINKAL
QUARRY OPERATORS INDUSTRIAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED No. SIND (P) 179
is in an extent of 0.9741 Hectares at Survey No: 70/10, 70/16, 242/15, Pottassery-I
Village, Mannarkkad Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala with quarry permit. The Project
Proponent is engaged in business and interested Granite building stone mining and
sales. The main market for Building stone is in nearby towns and will be used in
construction works of buildings and roads.
Environmental management plan (EMP) is prepared for formulation, implementation
and monitoring of environmental protection measures during and after commissioning
of projects. The EMP is prepared taking into consideration various project activities and
related environmental impacts covering entire project area and other areas outside the
project site, which can be affected due to the proposed mining activities. It has to be
ensured during planning stage that all the environmental standards will be complied
while execution of the project activities. Mitigation measures at the source level and an
overall management plan at the project area level are required so as to improve the
environmental scenario of the area. The EMP aims at controlling pollution at the source
level to the possible extent with the available and affordable technology followed by
treatment before they are discharged.
2. DETAILS OF PROJECT
Sl. No. Particulars Details
1. Village Pottassery-I
2. Taluk Mannarkkad
3. District Palakkad
4. State Kerala
5. Survey No. 70/10, 70/16, 242/15
6. Extent 0.9741
7. Latitude 10° 59' 56.00" N - 10° 59' 58.35" N
8. Longitude 76° 29' 55.77" E -76° 30' 0.87" E
9. Water Requirement 2.75 KLD
10. Elevation Highest 115 m RL to Lowest 105 m MSL
11. Land use at the project area Hilly/Rocky Dry land
12. Nearest Human settlement House at 121.9 m away.
13. Nearest Habitation (Village) Pottassery - 0.6 km SE
14. Seismic zone Seismic Zone-III as per seismic zone map of
India, 2001.
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2.1 Physiography /Topography
The proposed area is part of Elevated terrain and most part devoid of any vegetation.
Entire area is occupied by granite building stone (charnockite) and there is no
significant top soil. Most of the proposed area is covered with a worked out pit except a
small part in the south. The surrounding areas have a mixed vegetation like rubber,
coconut, palm and local trees, bushes & shrubs. Highest elevation of the proposed area is
115 m RL and lowest is 105 m RL. The drainage of the area is controlled by seasonal
channels, there is no any slope, the site is saucer shaped and the rain water will be
directed to the Exiting pit. There are no perennial water courses within the proposed
quarry area.. The topographic/surface plan is prepared and enclosed vide Plate No 4 in
mining plan.
2.2 Geology of the area
Regional Geology
The area forms a part of the Precambrian metamorphic complex of Palakkad district,
comprising mainly rocks of the Charnockite Group. The rock observed in study area is
hard, massive and dense in nature. The basic charnockite is more granulitic and contains
clino- and ortho- pyroxenes, feldspar, biotite and garnet whereas the acid variety
(alaskite/ enderbite) is greenish black, coarse-grained, massive to poorly foliated rock
consisting of quartz, feldspar and pyroxenes. Basic charnockite has low- potash feldspar
and more clinopyroxene.
Local Geology
The rock type available in the applied area is Granite Building Stone (Charnockite).
Entire area is occupied by granite building stone (charnockite) and there is no
significant top soil. Most of the proposed area is covered with a worked out pit except a
small part in the south. The already worked out portion as well as nearby quarry
establishes the existence of granite building stone (Charnockite) within the project area
beyond doubt.
2.3 Mining Process (Method of Mining)
The proposed method of mining is conventional Semi mechanized open cast mining. For
the systematic working of open cast mines, the main development work will be the
forming of systematic benching. The height of bench will not be kept more than 5.0m at
a time and the width of the benches will be always kept safe according to provisions. The
Mining will be done with the help of tools such as drills, jack- hammer, compressors,
breakers & excavators, hand shovel, picks etc. The targeted maximum annual production
of Stone is about 44,000 TPA.
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Site Preparation
Development of road (approach road & haul road) from the proposed quarry using
natural gradient of the hill for movement of tippers if required.
Removal of the soil cover and expose the rock if required.
Formation of garland drains along the periphery guiding the rain water to the rain
water harvesting pit near the well by the side of mines office.
Removal of the loose boulders and prepare free face for drilling.
Once the site is prepared, the production will be obtained by drilling and blasting.
Drilling holes of 32 mm diameter and 1.5 M in depth.
The drill holes will be charged with explosive, and blasting will be done.
Size of the boulders will be reduced.
Loading of the sized material to tippers.
Transport of the material to the nearby crushing unit or consuming centers.
Details of drilling, blasting & explosives
Granite is compact rock and production will be obtained by drilling and blasting. Drilling
will be done by jack hammers working on compressed air.
• About 30 to 50 holes per blast of 32 mm diameter and to a depth of 1.5 to 2.5m will
be adopted.
• It is estimated about 2 to 3 T production per hole.
• Number of blasts per day depends upon the workable area and production to be
achieved.
• The spacing of 1.0 to 1.5m between the holes will be adopted.
• About 250gm per hole of explosive will be used. However, 10 kg/ blast will be
adopted at any point of time.
• Millisecond electric blasting will be adopted to limit the PPV and to reduce noise
levels within the stipulated standards.
Working Depth
The proposed site is a hilly terrain and the quarrying operation is proposed up to depth
of 75 m RL in 5 years.
2.4 Details of Machineries & Vehicles:
The following machineries & vehicles are proposed to be utilized in the proposed quarry
site for the development, production & transportation purposes.
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Sl No Description Quantity Motive Power
1 Jack Hammer Drill 1 Diesel
2 Excavator with Rock Breaker 1 Diesel
3 Tippers 4 Diesel
4 Lorry with water tank 1 Diesel
5 Jeep 1 Diesel
2.5 Miscellaneous:
The operation of Building stone quarry requires the following loose tools material and
have to be kept sufficiently in stock for non - interruption of the quarry work.
1. Consumables, such as diesel, Hydraulic oil, etc.
2. Explosives and detonators as per the licensed quantity.
3. Consumables & spares for machineries like drill bits etc.
2.6 Manpower Requirement
It is proposed to deploy about 10 employees directly and about 5 persons will be
indirectly benefited. It will be ensured that the labors will not be deployed less than 18
years. No Child labours will be engaged or entertained for any kind of quarrying
operations. All the labours engaged for quarrying operations will be insured till the end
of life of quarry.
2.7 Power, Water and Other Infrastructure Requirements
Power / Energy
All quarry activities will be carried out using diesel operated machineries like
compressor operated drills Tippers & Trucks. There will not be any electric power
requirement for the project. Electricity required for mine office and lights will be
obtained from KSEB. Diesel used for quarrying machineries will be brought from nearby
diesel pumps.
Water
This Building stone quarry project does not require huge water for the project. Detail of
water requirements in KLD as given in Table below.
Daily Water Requirement
Dust Suppression 1.0 KLD
Domestic Purpose 0.75 KLD
Green Belt 1.0 KLD
Total 2.75 KLD
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The required water will be supplied from rainwater accumulated in abandoned pit and
from bore well & open well for domestic purpose.
Infrastructure
The site services like office, rest room, shelter, first aid box, drinking water & toilet etc
will be provided at the mine site.
3. BASELINE ENVIRONMENT
The baseline environment quality to represent the background/existing environmental
scenario of various environmental components such as air, noise, land, ecological and
socio-economic status of the study area. Environmental monitoring studies were carried
out by M/s Poluchem Laboratories (P) Ltd., Chemical, Environmental and Microbiology
Laboratory, Pallath Building, N. Kalamassery P.O., Ernakulam – 683 104, to evaluate the
base line status of the project site in compliance with SEIAA/DEIAA guidelines.
a. Air Environment
The prime objective of the baseline air monitoring is to evaluate the present air quality
of the proposed area. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of
the ambient air quality during the operation of the proposed mine. Field monitoring was
carried out to evaluate the base line status of the project site in compliance with state &
district SEIAA/DEIAA guidelines.
Testing Method followed for Ambient Air Quality
Particular Testing Method Followed
A PM10 IS-5182 part – 23, 2006
B PM2.5 WI/AMB 2.5/01
C Sulfur dioxide SO2 IS 5182 Part – 2, 2001
D Nitrogen dioxide NO2 IS 5182 Part 6, 2006
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results
Location PM10, µg/m3 PM2.5, µg/m3 SO2, µg/m3 NOx, µg/m3
Near East side
boundary 46.5 22.7 12.4 8.6
NAAQS Standards 100 60 80 80
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Results & Conclusions:
The results obtained is attached as Annexure – 7 of the PFR. It is observed that the
ambient air monitoring results obtained are well within the prescribed standards
(NAAQS) with respect to PM10, PM2.5, NOx and SO2.
3.2 Noise Environment
The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to establish the baseline
noise levels and assess the impact of the total noise expected to be generated during the
project operations in the project site. Integrated sound level meter was used for the
collection of data related to noise at an hourly interval. Noise level data were collected
from the east side boundary of the proposed stone quarry on hourly basis. Noise level
for 24 hours (day & night) was recorded for one day.
Results and conclusion:-
The summary of the monitored noise levels is given below:-
It is seen from the obtained results that the Noise levels are well within the prescribed
CPCB standards. Noise monitoring results obtained is attached as Annexure – 7 of the
PFR.
3.3 Water Environment
The purpose of this study is to:-
Assess the existing ground water quality characteristics for critical parameters;
Predict the likely impacts on water quality due to the project and related
activities.
One ground water sample was collected from an Open well (Drinking Water), outside
the proposed quarry. The sample was collected by grab sampling technique. The sample
was analyzed as per IS: 3025 procedures for testing water.
Results & Conclusions:-
The results obtained is attached as Annexure – 7 of the PFR. It is seen from the results
that the water quality with respect to ground water were found to be well within the
prescribed water standards (IS 10500:2012) The water is observed to be suitable for
general purpose.
Location Monitored Noise Level dB (A)
(Day Time) (Night Time)
Near East side boundary 46.5 32.8
CPCB limit 55 45
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3.4 Hydrogeology Environment
Groundwater occurs under phreatic conditions in weathered mantle of the crystalline
rocks, laterites and unconsolidated coastal sediments. It occurs under semi confined to
confined conditions in the deep-seated fractured aquifers of the crystalline rocks and
Tertiary sediments. Valley fills are noticed along the valley portion and along the river
terraces/banks of Ottappalam block close to our site. Wet lands like paddy fields are
located near to the site and Bharathapuzha River also flowing close to the site.
In the Consolidated formations, the depth of water level varies from 2.14 to 19.95 m bgl
during pre - monsoon and from 1.28 to 19.03 m bgl during post monsoon period. And
the depth to water level in the unconsolidated formations during pre-monsoon ranges
from 1.66 to 2.35 m.bgl and 0.76 to 2.0 m.bgl during post monsoon period.
3.5 Water regime
There is no nallahs exist in the proposed quarry area. The normal annual rainfall in this
area ie in Mannarkkad area is 2553 mm as per data from https://en.climate-
data.org/location/47394/. Out of this, major rainfall contribution is from SW monsoon
followed by the NE monsoon. The South West monsoon is usually very heavy and nearly
73.5% of the rainfall is received during this season. NE monsoon contributes nearly
16.4% and March to May summer rain contributes nearly 9.9% and the balance 0.2% is
accounted for during January and February months.
3.6 Biological Environment
Biological environment comprise of flora and fauna observed in a particular area under
study. The flora within the study area (500m sorrounding of the project site) is tropical.
The vegetation observed within the study area are mainly comprised of Tropical Moist
Deciduous & Tropical Semi Evergreen type. The sorrounding area of the project site ie
the slopes of the hilly terrain and plains are under Rubber and Coconut cultivation.
There are local shrubs, grass, climbers, bushes and native trees like mango, cashew,
palms etc. Most part of the proposed quarry site is covered with a worked out pit except
a small part in the south. No presence of any wildlife has been observed and the entire
project area is devoid of any endangered flora and fauna as per Wildlife Protection Act
1972.
3.7 Land Use Pattern
Core Zone
Land in core zone i.e. 500 m around the quarry area is generally hillock and with rubber
trees, coconut trees, native trees, shrub, herb, climbers & grass etc. Rubber, Coconut,
Palms, local shrub, herb, climbers & grass etc., are seen growing in the surrounding area.
There are no habitations in the Mining/ quarry area. The nearest habitation is 121.9m
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away from the quarry boundary. The core zone does not include any forest lands,
ecologically sensitive features like national parks, biospheres, sanctuaries, elephant
corridors, Tiger reserves, flight paths of migrating fauna, etc.
The existing land use pattern
Sl.No. Particular At Present
1. Area under Quarry pit 0.8612
2. Area under infrastructure / plant 0.00
3. Green belt / plantation 0.00
4. Undisturbed 0.1299
Total area 0.9741
Buffer zone:
The land in the buffer zone (7.5 m safety barrier all around the proposed quarry) is
same as the land in core zone of the proposed the quarry area, generally hillock, most
part devoid of any vegetation and with worked out pit except a small part in the south.
In 5 km radius from the periphery of the Mining/ quarry area, there is no inter-state
boundary and reserve forest. The proposed area does not come under CRZ category.
3.8 Climatic conditions:
The climate in the proposed site area is tropical. The average annual temperature near
to the site, ie in Mannarkkad is 27.7 °C. About 2553 mm of precipitation falls annually.
With an average of 30.4 °C, April is the warmest month. At 25.8 °C on average, July is
the coldest month of the year. The wind is predominantly from west and east during
morning as well as in the evening hours. The wind speed is high during August (13.6
kmph). The humidity is higher during the monsoon period i.e. from June to September.
It is around 90% during this period. All through the year, the humidity is high during
the morning hours.
3.9 Human settlement: There is no human settlement in the quarry area. The nearest
human settlement is 121.9 m away.
3.10 Public buildings, places of worship and monuments: There are no monuments
of either historical or archaeological importance near the proposed quarry site.
3.11 Socio-Economic Environment
The major occupation of the area is Cultivation, Household activity, Livestock, Forestry,
Mining & Quarrying activities. The quarrying activity will benefit local villages in both
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directly and in-directly. Direct beneficiary will be those who get employed in Quarry as
skilled and unskilled workers
4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)
Since this is very small mining activity & due to various mitigation measures, there will
not be any significant impact of mining on environment. However an environmental
impact assessment and the following environmental protection measures are proposed
for the mining project to mitigate the impact during the mining operation.
4.1 Air Quality
The existing air quality in core zone is not likely to have considerable impact due to this
small scale quarrying. However, the quality of air in quarry area may be deteriorated to
certain extent due to dust from drilling, blasting and transportation of the granite
stones. The following measures to control air pollution due to quarrying operations shall
be undertaken, so that the pollution scenario shall be marginal and insignificant.
Practice of covered/wet drilling or provision of dust arrestors in drills to control
dust generation during drilling.
Proper blast design and avoiding overcharging of blast holes.
Controlled blasting techniques will be adopted.
Laying of haul road as per the standards
Periodic water sprinkling on haul road.
Provision of dust mask to workers working at highly dust prone areas.
Provision of green belt all along the periphery of the quarry area.
Prohibiting overloading and over-speeding of stone transportation vehicles.
Transport of stone by tippers/trucks covered with tarpaulin from site to
consuming centers.
Periodic maintenance of mine machinery and transportation vehicles.
Periodical monitoring of ambient air quality in and around the quarry area.
4.2 Noise Levels
In quarrying activity, the operation of heavy machinery operation will cause vibration
and noise. The quarrying operation will be restricted to only day time. To attenuate
noise, various measures shall be taken up from the source point. The activity such as
drilling shall be updated to latest technology. Persons who are exposed to critical
operation like drilling and operation of excavators are being provided with personal
protective equipment’s (PPEs) as Occupational Safety Measures. The following measures
are proposed to control noise and ground vibrations-
Development of thick green belt around mining area
Periodic maintenance of machinery, equipment.
Provision of earplugs to workers exposed to high noise areas.
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Conducting periodical medical checkup of all workers for any noise related health
problems.
Proper training to personnel to create awareness about adverse noise level effects.
Periodic noise monitoring at suitable locations in the mining area and nearby
habitations to assess efficacy of adopted control measures.
Practice of controlled blasting
Restricting number of holes per blast to minimum
4.3 Ground vibrations
The only source of ground vibrations is due to drilling & blasting operations. The drilling
is proposed by jack hammer with 33mm dia. Due to small diameter hole blasting &
individually blasting the vibration in this zone will be very low. However the following
measures like monitoring every blast and use of minimum explosives will be taken.
Controlled blasting technique will be adopted.
Charge per delay will be regulated to minimize blast vibrations.
Optimum delay sequence and stem to column ratio will be maintained.
Avoiding blasting in unfavourable weather conditions.
4.4 Air Blast
The release of explosive energy through air and movement of fragmented rocks are
primary causes for air blast. The following measures while carrying out blasting
operation will help in reducing the intensity of air blasts and will also minimize the
noise level associated with the air blasts.
Avoiding overcharging of blast holes
Adequate stemming
Maintaining proper inter-hole & inter-row delays.
4.5 Fly Rock
There are many factors that influence fly rocks. Most important of these factors are:- a)
long explosive columns with little stemming at the mouth of the hole. b) Irregular shape
of face. c) Long water column in holes. d) Loose stones on face of the surface blasting
area. e) Strong wind. The following preventive measures will be taken to minimize the
risks arising from flying fragments.
Avoiding overcharging of blast holes
Adequate stemming
Maintaining proper inter-hole & inter-row delays.
In addition the following safety measures will also be taken:-
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Marking of danger zone: - The area falling within 50-100 m of the blasting area will
be marked off as danger zone with red flags, or other appropriate signs, and entry of
any unauthorized person into this zone will be prohibited during blasting operation.
Warning signals: - An audible warning signal will be given, fifteen minutes before
actual firing of blast to enable persons to move out of danger zone. For this purpose,
a set of sirens/ hooters will be provided at appropriate places.
Providing blasting shelters: - In order to protect the personnel engaged in blasting
operations, blasting shelters will be provided for taking shelter during blasting.
4.6 Hydrogeology & Water Environment
In surrounding of quarry area, the ground water level is 10-15 m below the general
surface. Hence no ground water is going to encounter during quarrying. So there shall
not be any impact on water quality. And anyhow the granite building stone is not
hazardous. Bottom part of the mined out pit i.e. 0.3193 Ha will be used for Rain Water
Harvesting/ water reservoir which will help in recharging of water.
4.7 Storm Water (Drainage)/ Sewage
Except during monsoon months, no water shall be discharged from mine. Before onset
of monsoon, drains are cut along toe of the quarry faces to divert the surface run off.
Garland drain is provided at the quarry top to regulate monsoon water and direct the
same to the settling ponds / quarry pit to contain the quarry wash off and to avoid the
same joining to the adjoining surface water bodies / water courses. It also helps to avert
eventual collapses and damages to the quarry faces if any. The following control
measures will be adopted for controlling water pollution due to the siltation of storm
water by mining operations.
Storm water drains with silt traps will be suitably constructed all along the
periphery of the pit area (Garland drains) to collect the run-off from the quarry area
and divert into the storm water pond/tanks proposed within the complex.
Appropriate channelization of storm water with channels of sufficient width.
All measures will be taken not to disturb the existing drainage pattern adjacent to
the other property.
De-siltation traps and storm water collection pond proposed for silt removal.
The storm water collected from the quarry area will be utilized for dust suppression
on haul roads, plantation within the premises, etc.
The layout of channelization of storm water from the project site is shown in the
drainage plan.
Construction of check dams and collecting channel all around at the foot of the hill to
prevent soil erosion during the monsoon season and also to collect the storm water
for various use within the quarry area.
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Blast residues from explosives will be managed by ensuring that all material is
ignited during the blasting process.
The sewage water generated from the site will be diverted to the septic tank followed by
soak pit.
4.8 Water regime
There is no water source of perennial type passing through the area. In surrounding of
quarry area the ground water level is 10-15 m below the general surface. Hence no
ground water is going to encounter during quarrying. So there shall not be any impact
on water quality. And anyhow the granite building stone is not hazardous. Domestic
sewage from site office & urinals/latrines will be discharged in septic tank followed by
soak pits.
4.9 Land Environment
Anticipated Impacts on land environment are Land use change, Loss of Top soil &
overburden and Soil erosion due to storm water. The land use pattern at present, plan
period and plan period (conceptual period) are given in the Table below:-
Land use pattern at present, plan period and conceptual period
Particular At Present After 5 yr Conceptual
Area under Quarry pit 0.8612 0.6844 0.6844
Area under infrastructure / plant 0.00 0.00 0.00
Green belt / plantation 0.00 0.2897 0.2897
Reclamation by plantation 0.00 0.0000 0.3651
Reclamation by water reservoir 0.00 0.0000 0.3193
Area for future use / undisturbed 0.1299 0.0000 0.0
TOTAL 0.9741 0.9741
The following Mitigation Measures are proposed to minimize the adverse effects on the
land environment.
Concurrent eco restoration will be carried out.
Construction of check dams and collecting channel all around at the foot of the hill
to prevent soil erosion during the monsoon season and also to collect the storm
water for various use within the quarry area.
Green belt development along the boundary of the quarry area.
Upper part of Mined out area will be reclaimed and used for plantation and lower
part will be used as water reservoir
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4.10 Reclamation of land / Eco-Restoration.
In the conceptual stage/mine closure stage, 0.3651 Ha mined out area will be reclaimed
back and used for plantation. Bottom part of the mined out pit i.e. 0.3193 Ha will be used
for Rain Water Harvesting/ water reservoir which will help in recharging of water and
can be used as fishing pond also.
4.11 Fencing
Wire mesh fencing will be provided all around the quarry boundary except for the
entrance road to avoid inadvertent entry of the unsuspecting persons/animals into the
quarry and falling in the mine pits.
4.12 Biological Environment (Afforestation / Green Belt Development)
Removal of existing vegetation will be done only when the area is immediately required
for mining. The trees removed during quarrying activity will be replanted as much
possible. During the mining operation, gap filling plantation will be carried out in the
safety zone. 200 trees of different native species will be planted in Safety zone. Apart
from this plantation of another 250 trees will also be carried out on top benches of
mined out & reclaimed area. Afforestation will be done on the haulage road by planting
100 saplings.
4.13 Topsoil & Overburden Management:
189.6 tones of the top soil recovered during quarry operation will be used directly for
afforestation / green belt development at earmarked safety barrier area all along the
periphery of the application area. 284.4 tons of overburden /waste generated will be
utilized for road formation and back filling of mined out area. And there is no real
waste and mineral rejects generated during this mining operation, and so no proposal
for disposal of waste is made during the plan period
4.14 Social and demographic profile:
The major occupation of the area is Cultivation, Household activity, Livestock, Forestry,
Mining & Quarrying activities. There are no major industries in the area. The quarrying
operation in such places would provide 15 direct & 5-10 number of indirect
employment to local people. Besides social activities is proposed which will be
beneficiary to surrounding local people. Hence quarrying operation will help in
improving socio-economic status of the area.
4.15 Human settlement:
There is no need of any rehabilitation or resettlement or migrating the laborers
needed due to this small scale quarrying.
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4.16 Occupational health and safety hazards:
The statutory norms shall be followed during the course of quarrying to ensure the
proper health and safety of workers like medical facilities, drinking water, rest rooms,
canteens, toilets etc to the workers employed at site.
4.17 Public buildings, places of worship and monuments:
There are no monuments of either historical, place of worship or archaeological
importance near the proposed quarry site.
4.18 Monitoring schedules for different environmental components after the
commencement of mining operations and related activities.
For this quarrying project a half yearly monitoring plan for various Environmental
parameters will be conducted as per the guidelines issued by District /State
Environment committee.
5. SAFETY IN BLASTING
The precautionary measures during blasting will be undertaken as follows:
Proper and safe storage of explosives at approved locations and Licensed Magazine.
Maintaining safety distance all around the magazine as per statutory requirement
Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives by competent blasters having
Blaster's Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS.
Proper security to prevent theft/ pilferage, unauthorized entry into Magazine area.
The blasting team will be equipped with all safety equipment for safe blasting.
Controlled blasting technique will be adopted by varying burden, spacing & charge per
hole depending upon the field condition.
Holes will be located beyond the weak zone after proper inspection of the site.
No loose pieces will be kept on the bench slopes during blasting.
Stemming materials and stemming length will be chosen suitably.
Proper compaction of the stemming material will be undertaken before blasting.
Carrying out blasting during designated time only that too day time only and displaying a
board in the mine entrance specifying the blasting time.
Posting guards at boundaries of the quarry area and giving warning signal by way of
whistle or siren blowing before blasting, to prevent unauthorized entry and to prevent
mishaps.
Avoiding blasting during lightening and high wind period.
The holes which have been charged with explosives will not be left unattended till
blasting is completed
The mine area will be evacuated completely at the time of blasting operations.
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6. MINE CLOSURE PLAN
Various works that are to be taken up under the mine closure plan includes:-
6.1 Re-vegetation
It is planned to restore most of the mined out area by thick plantation. The plantation in
the quarry area also includes gap filling plantation on the safety barrier zone left around
the quarry area. Gap filling plantation will be carried out in the safety barrier zone left
around the quarry area from the beginning of the mining operations. Additional
plantation will be carried out in the inactive mining area. Grass and bushes will be
planted in areas prone to erosion especially at the foot of the hill. Other areas will be
spread with organic manures and planted with local species. The characteristics of this
vegetation will resemble that of the natural environment except for the early growth,
which may be a protective cover crop of non-seeding annuals. Before re-vegetation, the
land will be properly prepared by spreading the top soil, which is rich in organic
contents along with mulches and organic manure. Vegetation will be self-sufficient after
planting and require no fertilizers or maintenance.
6.2 Buildings and Infrastructure
There is no major infrastructure facilities planned in this project and does not call for
importance.
a. Site office building, Rest Room and Toilets
There is no major infrastructure facilities planned. The structure present will be utilized
during the expansion of the mining project if required.
b. Support & Transport Infrastructures
As such there is no major infrastructure facilities planned in this project and does not
call for importance. The main mining site and secondary access road will be kept in a
sufficient condition to allow access for monitoring till such time any other authorities
wish to maintain and legally accept responsibility for the access roads.
c. Surface Equipment and Heavy Machinery
No heavy and surface equipment are proposed in this project. Open cast mechanized
method will be adopted and after completion of the mining, the equipments will be
taken out of the premises for their gainful utilization elsewhere.
6.3 Hazardous substances
The hazardous materials like explosives will be totally evacuated from the mine site and
the site will cleared of any such materials and substances.
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6.4 Drainage / Water Runoff
Surface run-off from the mining area will be collected and stored in the mine pits and the
water will be used for various purposes. The mining activities will result in alteration of
the surface runoff pattern in the quarry area only and there will be no impact on the
drainage pattern outside the quarry area. The quality of the discharge run-off water will
be maintained in compliance with the applicable state/national standards.
6.7 Monitoring
The monitoring of the mine closure plan is an essential requirement for review of the
efficacy of the mine closure and to take corrective actions. The monitoring consists of
measuring the air quality, water quality, preservation of landscape, aesthetic and other
land use values.
Detailed mine de-commissioning plan will be made on the above-mentioned principles,
before the closure which will be submitted for approval if required.
7 RISK ASSESSMENT
7.1 Fall of Sides
No disaster like land slide, flood, inundation or fire is anticipated in this case.
Unmanageable heights will not be created.
Loose rocks will be properly dressed.
Nature and structure of the rocks will be properly studied for their slips.
Flatter slopes angles are adopted where occurrences of loose earth are
encountered.
The working faces will slope at <80°.
The hanging wall, footwall and mineralized zone are competent to stand safely
for long time.
7.2 Storage / Safety and Use of Explosives
Proper and safe storage of daily requirement of explosives in approved and
Licensed explosive Magazine.
Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives by competent blasters
having Blaster’s Certificate of competency issued by DGMS.
Proper security system to prevent theft/ pilferage, unauthorized entry into
explosive storage/use area and checking authorized persons to prevent carrying
of match box, lights, mobile phones, cigarette or Beedi etc. in the restricted area
The explosives of class 2 will be used in their original cartridge packing and such
cartridge shall not be cut to remove explosive for making cartridge of different
size.
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Detonators will be conveyed in special containers. These will not be carried with
other explosives.
The holes which have been charged with explosives will not be left unattended
till blasting is completed.
Before starting charging, clear audible warning signals by Sirens will be given so
that people nearby can take shelter.
Blasting operations will be carried out in day times only.
7.3 Storage of Oil and Fuel
No major storage of oil & fuel is envisaged.
Due care will be taken to avoid oil spillage.
Storage will not be allowed beyond necessity.
Fuel oil and lubricants will be stored only in approved containers in separate
store rooms. Match box, lighters, mobile phone, dry wood, plastic paper sheets
and smoking will not be allowed near the storage area.
7.4 Water inrush
Due care will be taken to provide garland drains all around the foot of the hill to
collect run off and also to avoid soil erosion.
The applied mining area is located on a hillock and there is no danger of flood or
inundation as the proposed working is above the normal ground level. There is
no major river flowing adjacent to the project.
7.5 Falling/ Slipping in pits
The mine pits will be properly fenced to avoid inadvertent entry of unsuspecting
person/animals into the mining area
Warning signals will be posted on the approach road to the mine
Proper housekeeping will be maintained in the mine to avoid falling / slipping of
persons.
8 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
In order to handle disaster/ emergency situations, an organizational chart entrusting
responsibility to various project personnel will be prepared with their specific roles
during emergency.
8.1 Infrastructure
Following infrastructure and operational system will be provided to meet any
emergencies.
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a) Emergency Control Room
This will be situated in an area away from the places of fire and will be provided with
the following facilities:-
Master plan of the mines.
First aid boxes.
Telephone/Mobile facilities.
Loud hailers.
Emergency lighting system.
Transport facility.
Mine Office will function as control base.
b) Assembly Points
Assembly points are to be set up farthest from the location of likely hazardous events,
where pre-designated persons from the works, contractors and visitors would assemble
in case of emergency. Up-to-date list of pre-designated employees of various
departments must be available at these points so that roll call could be taken. Pre-
designated persons would take charge of these points and mark presence as the people
come into it.
c ) Communication System
Considering the small area of the mine, communication will be carried out over mobile
phones. Warning alarms/sirens will also be provided to announce emergency situations.
d) Warning System and Control
The Control Centers will be located at an area of minimum risk or vulnerability in the
premises concerned, taking into account the wind direction, areas which might be
affected by fire/explosion, toxic materials etc. For promptness and efficiency, the
premises/storage sites may be divided into number of zones, which should be clearly
marked in the site plan.
8.2 Emergency Services
This includes the fire-fighting system, first aid center, hospital etc. Alternate sources of
power supply for operating fire pumps, communication with local bodies, fire brigade
etc., will also be clearly identified. Adequate number of external and internal telephone
connections will be provided.
8.3 Fire Protection System
The fire protection system for the proposed mine will consist of Portable hand
appliances of suitable types/ capacities for extinguishing small fires in selected areas of
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the mine/storage areas. Suitable fire extinguishers will also be provided in the cabins of
the mine machinery operating in the mine.
9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
The main areas of concern for ensuring adequate occupational health and safety are:-
All working places will have safe means of access, safe working platform and exit.
Persons working in hazardous dust prone area will be provided with dust mask.
Personal protective equipment like dust masks, ear plug/ear muff, helmet, safety
shoes, safety goggles etc. will be provided to the workers.
Proper unit design and engineering controls in order to protect workers,
including by control of process and fugitive emissions.
Adequate arrangement of treated drinking water, rest shelters, etc will be done.
Education & training will be provided to the workforce about facilities, protective
equipment, risk associated, potential health effects, etc.
Display board will be provided showing the hazards associated and
recommended precautionary measures.
9.1 Medical Surveillance
Following are the proposed Medical Surveillance will be conducted for all employees:-
Pre-employment medical check-up.
Once in a year, medical check-up of each employee.
Individual medical record will be maintained.
9.2 Occupational Health
The problem of occupational health, in the operation and maintenance phase is
primarily due to dust and noise which could affect the workers from respiratory and
hearing problems. The necessary personal protective equipment will be given to all the
workers. First aid facilities will be kept readily available during the mine working period
and a vehicle will be kept ready to mobilize emergency cases to nearby hospital. All
working personnel will be medically examined at least once in every year and at the end
of his term of employment. This is in addition to the pre-employment medical
examination.
9.3 Safety Plan
Safety of both men and materials during operation phases is of concern. Safety plan will
be prepared and implemented in the proposed site. The preparedness of an industry for
the occurrence of possible disasters is known as emergency plan. The disaster is
possible due to collapse of rock structures and fire/explosion etc. Keeping in view the
safety requirement during construction, operation and maintenance phases a safety
policy will be formulated
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9.4 Safety Training
Safety training will be provided to all the mine employees at the nearby Authorized
Vocational Training Center. In addition to regular employees, limited contractor labors
will also be provided safety training. To create safety awareness, leaflets will be
distributed.
9.5 Health & Safety Monitoring Plan
The health of all employees will be monitored once in a year for early detection of any
ailment due to exposure of dust, heat and noise.
10 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
The proposed environmental monitoring programme in project operation stage is given
in Table below. Besides to this monitoring, the compliances to all environmental
clearance conditions and consents from KSPCB/ MoEF will be monitored and reported
periodically.
10.1 PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
Sl.
No.
Environment
Aspect
Action to be
Followed
Parameters
for
Monitoring
Frequency
of
Monitoring
Location
1 Air
Emissions
Ambient air quality
monitoring
PM10, PM2.5,
SO2, NOx.
Once in 6
months
One location
within mining
area & one
outside
mining area.
Exhaust from
mining machinery
Vehicle logs to
be maintained
Quarterly All mine
machinery
Prohibition of
overloading,
speeding and
covered
transportation
Vehicle logs Daily
records
Main gate
2 Noise Noise generated
from various
mining operation
like drilling/
blasting/ vehicular
movement.
Spot Noise
Level
recording;
Leq(day),
Leq(night)
Once in 6
months
(Noise level
in dB (A) for
day and
night time.
One location
within mining
area & one
outside
mining area
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Sl.
No.
Environment
Aspect
Action to be
Followed
Parameters
for
Monitoring
Frequency
of
Monitoring
Location
Generation of
vehicular noise
Maintain
records of
vehicles
Periodic
during
operation
phase
Mine working
area
3 Run-off
Discharge
No settled
discharge.
Quality of run-
off water from
settling
tank/pond
Periodic
during
operation
phase
Garland
drains,
settling ponds
4 Drainage
and effluent
Managemen
t
Ensure drainage
system and specific
design measures
are working
effectively.
Visual
inspection of
drainage and
records
thereof
Periodic
during
operation
phase
Surface run-
off from ML
area during
rains
5 Water
Quality and
Water
Levels
Monitoring of used
water quality &
groundwater
quality and levels
Comprehensiv
e monitoring
as per IS
10500
Depth of
ground water
table
Once in 6
months
One location
within mining
area & one
outside
mining area
6 Emergency
preparedness
, such as fire
fighting
Fire protection and
safety measures to
take care of fire and
explosion hazards,
to be assessed and
steps taken for their
prevention.
Mock drill
records, on
site
emergency
plan,
evacuation
plan
Periodic
during
operation
phase
Explosive
magazine,
mine
machinery
7 Maintenanc
e of flora
and fauna
Vegetation,
greenbelt
development
No. of plants,
species,
survival rate
NA
Plantation
area in mine.
8 Waste
Managemen
t
No significant waste
generated, only
topsoil & OB
recoverd, it will be
used for
reclamation,
NA NA quarry area
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Sl.
No.
Environment
Aspect
Action to be
Followed
Parameters
for
Monitoring
Frequency
of
Monitoring
Location
afforestation & road
formation.
Domestic waste will
be treated using
septic & soak pit
9 Soil quality Conservation of top
soil excavated
Soil fertility,
soil
contamination
Periodical
monitoring
Plantation
area, top soil
dump
10 Health &
Safety
Employees and
contractual labour
health check ups
All relevant
parameters
including HIV
Regular
check ups
Mine
workings
10.2 BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION
A budget has been earmarked for implementation of the environmental management plan
in the proposed building stone quarry. The amount earmarked may be increased in future
as per the actual requirement at the site. The proposed budget for environmental
management plan is given in Table below:
Sl.
No.
Description of item Capital cost
(Rs. in Lakh)
Recurring cost
(Rs. in Lakh)
1 Air Pollution Control - Water sprinkling on
haul road & plantation area (pumps, pipes)
0.50 0.40
2 Water Pollution Control (Garland drains &
Settling tanks, check dam/gully plugs, etc)
0.50 0.25
3 Environmental Monitoring and Management -- 0.30
4 Green belt Development & Plantation 0.50 0.30
5 Fertilizer, Manure, Manpower, etc. 0.25 0.15
6 Fencing 0.50 0.10
Total 2.25 1.50
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11. SOCIAL (CORPORATE)RESPONSIBILITY
A Social activity budget proposal is prepared in consultation with the project proponent
in materializing the Social Responsibility. General purpose of this proposal is for the
assistance & promotion of the living standards of the poor & needy people surrounding
the area where the mining activity is performed. As per the guidelines of Company’s Act
(Amendment) 2013, the study was mainly focused on the Promotion of Education,
Environmental Sustainability, Health Care, and Social Aspects. The proposed social
activities are associated with Kanjirapuzha Grama Panchayat and are as given below:-
Slno Particular Amount
(Every Year)
1 Supply of domestic water in nearby area 50,000.00
2 Financial assistance to financially backward people
(for medical treatment & house contrucution) 50,000.00
3 Contribution towards Maintanance & Development of
Govt Hospital Kanjiram 75,000.00
4 Contribution towards Maintanance & Development
Govt High School , Pottassery 75,000.00
TOTAL 2,50,000.00
Proposed total amount for 5 years is Rs. 12,50,000.00 ( 5x2,50,000 )
(Rupees Twelve lakhs Fifty Thousand only)
12. CONCLUSION
The Granite Building Stone mine will have a positive impact in the surrounding
areas as there will be increased opportunity of direct and indirect employment
for the local people.
The State Govt will benefit from the revenue in the form of Royalty and taxes
from the mine.
At conceptual stage, most of the quarry area will be covered with thick plantation
and a water reservoir will be developed in lower benches part of the mined out
pit which will help ground water recharge.
There are no Resettlement and Rehabilitation issues involved in this project.
The entire project area is devoid of any endangered flora and fauna.
From the above mentioned points, it can be seen that the proposed project will benefit
the area without causing any significant impact on the environment.
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