pre feasibility shri. c. sivakumar, prop. sri chakra...

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Pre–Feasibility Report

Shri. C. Sivakumar, Prop. Sri Chakra Minerals, Thongaimalai village, Karur District - 621313

For Quarrying Fire Clay Deposit From Patta (private) land, Over an extent of 1.97.5 Ha S.F.No.: 131/6B, 132/13,14,15,16,17,18A,18B and 19 At KARAI (EAST) VILLAGE, ALATHUR TALUK, PERAMBALUR DISTRICT

PFR for C.Sivakumar, Prop. Sri Chakra Minerals, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu

Consultant: Aadhi Boomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu 2

CONTENT

CHAPTER

NO.

CHAPTER NAME PAGE

NO.

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3

2 INTRODUCTION 5

3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7

4 SITE ANALYSIS 12

5 PLANNING BRIEF 16

6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 20

7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT 21

8 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES 22

9 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL 23



C h a p t e r 1 : E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y

FEATURE DETAILS

Name of the Proponent

and address

Thiru C. Sivakumar

Prop. Sri Chakra Minerals, 20/380,

Vedhachalapuram, Thogamalai Village, Karur

District, Pincode - 621313

Type of land Patta/

Forest/PWD

Patta (Private) land

Survey number 131/6B, 132/13,14,15,16,17,18A,18B, 19

Geographical features Co-ordinates:

Latitude: 11°07’24.89”N to 11°32.75”N

Longitude: 78°53’1.97”E to 78°53’9.89”E

Elevation: 100 m above MSL

(Toposheet No. 58 I/16)

Site Location Karai (East) village,

Alathur Taluk,

Perambalur District,

Tamil Nadu State.

Type of Project Fire Clay Quarry

Mining lease area 1.97.5 Hectares

Geological Reserves 205962 cu. m.

Recoverable Reserves 47412 cu. m.

Production Maximum: 2811.6 cu.m. per year

Depth of Mining 18 m height below the ground level.

No mining below ground level.

Method of Mining Open cast manual mining

Period of Lease 20 years

Does it attract any general

conditions specified in the

EIA notification, 2006?

No

Man Power 16 persons

Water requirement Total water requirement – 3.0 KLD

Drinking and Utilities: 1.0 KLD

Dust suppression and Green Belt: 2.0 KLD

Source: Mineral water supply and water tank

Pudhukurichi – 2 km (W)

Nearest Town Perambalur – 12 km (N)

EMP Cost Rs. 2.75 lakhs

Project Cost Rs. 10 lakhs

Nearest habitation Varagupadi – 2 km (N)



Nearest Railway station Sillakudi- 16 km (E)

Nearest Airport Trichy- 44 km (S)

Nearest Hospital Alathur- 5 km (W)

Land use pattern

Description Area in use during

quarrying (Ha)

Existing Mining 0.59.8

Future mining 0.61.6

Road 0.03.5

Safety &

Afforestation 0.71.1

Site services 0.01.5

Total 1.97.5



C h a p t e r 2 : I N T R O D U C T I O N

1.1. PROJECT AND THE PROPONENT

The proponent, Thiru.C.Sivakumar, Prop. Sri Chakra Minerals, 20/380-

Vedhachalapuram, Thongamalai village, Karur has been granted to mine fire

clay from the applicant own patta land of S.F.No.131/6B,

132/13,14,15,16,17,18A,18B and 19 which extends upto 1.97.5 hectares in the

Karai (East) Village, Alathur Taluk, Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu vide Rc. No.

5870/MM3/2009 dated 04.08.2009 for a period of 20 years by the Department of

Geology and Mining, Guindy, Chennai.

For this quarrying project, Mining Plan was prepared under Rule 12 of Draft

Minor Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2010 and as per the

amendments under Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959 and G.O. No.

70 and 72 Industries department.

As per the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) notification, 2006 and its

subsequent amendments and as per S.O. 141 (E) – amendment notification dated

15.01.2016, the project area lesser than 5 Hectares are classified under B2 category

for the purpose of Environmental Clearance. Being area lesser than 5 ha, this project

requires Environment Clearance (EC) from DEIAA/DEAC, Permbalur, Tamil Nadu.

But, according to the notification S.O. 804(E) dated 14-03-2017 the project

have started the work on site, expanded the production beyond the limit of

environmental clearance or changed the product mix without obtaining prior

environmental clearance under the Environment Impact Assessment Notification,

2006 should obtain Environmental Clearance from EAC. In view of this, the project

since started work before grant of EC falls under violation case.

1.2. NATURE OF THE PROJECT

The area is not a fresh lease. During the previous mining plan period (2010-15) test

pit with dimensions of about 3.0 m (L) x 3.0 m (W) x 3.0 m (D) and one bore hole of

100 mm dia to a depth of about 20 m from the general ground level in the northern

part of the lease hold area were proposed. This proved the availability of fire clay up

to 15 m below the top soil and silt 3.0 m. Open cast manual mining with 1.5 m and

45° slope with a bench width is not less than the bench height.

1.3. NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE

Fireclays are used for more refractory purposes such as heat-resistant tiles or

bricks. Expanded clays are used as a lightweight aggregate in the manufacture of

expanded clay blocks used for insulation. However, the major use of clay, after brick

manufacture, is in the manufacture of cement.



Highly absorbent, bentonite is much used in foundry work for facing the moulds and

preparing the moulding sands for casting metals. The less absorbent bentonites are

used chiefly in the oil industry, e.g., as filtering and deodorizing agents in the

refining of petroleum and, mixed with other materials, as drilling muds to protect

the cutting bit while drilling. Other uses are in the making of fillers, sizings, and

dressings in construction, in clarifying water and wine, in purifying sewage, and in

the paper, ceramics, plastics, and rubber industries.

1.4. DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP

As fire clay is a significant raw material in the refractory and construction industries,

the demand exists in the market throughout the year. Thus quarrying of the mineral

finds consumer easily in the local market.

1.5. IMPORT VS INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION

Fire clay exists in the proposed site and does not require any raw material to be

imported for the production process. The extracted mineral will be directly

trasported to the market.

1.6. EXPORT POSSIBILITY

Not applicable since the project meets local demand only.

1.7. EMPLOYMENT

Most of the workers in this area are agricultural based. Following man power is

proposed for during the five years period to achieve the proposed production and to

comply with the provisions of the Government norms.

Mine Foreman/ Permit Mines Manager 1 Semi-skilled watchman 1 Unskilled helper 4 Face workers 10

Total 16



C h a p t e r 3 : P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N

3.1. TYPE OF PROJECT

The project involves quarrying of fire clay mineral from the proposed area by

adopting eco-friendly and safer techniques. The mined minerals are directly

exported to the market.

3.2. LOCATION

The area is represented by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58 I/16, the location map

is given in Plate 1 and figure 3.1.

Figure 3.1: Location of the proposed quarry



The area lies in the northern latitude ranges from 11°07’24.89”N to 11°32.75”N and

in the eastern longitude ranges from 78°53’1.97”E to 78°53’9.89”E. Figure 3.2 shows

the lease boundary and Co-ordinates of the pillars of the quarry on the Google earth

image. Features in lease area and 500 m buffer zone are shown on the Google earth

image in figure 3.3

Table 2.1: Co-ordinates of the pillars

Pillar No. LATITUDE (N) LONGITUDE (E)

A 11°07’25.36” 78°53’2.13”

C 11°07’26.20” 78°53’1.97”

D 11°07’27.78” 78°53’2.41”

E 11°07’27.46” 78°53’4.29”

F 11°07’31.69” 78°53’5.47”

H 11°07’32.75” 78°53’7.07”

I 11°07’32.41” 78°53’8.20”

K 11°07’30.95” 78°53’9.89”

N 11°07’30.09” 78°53’9.70”

P 11°07’30.05” 78°53’7.48”

R 11°07’25.86” 78°53’6.00”

T 11°07’24.89” 78°53’4.17”

Figure 3.2: Lease boundary and pillars overlaid on the Google Earth Image



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3.3. ALTERNATIVE SITE

Since the project is site specific due to the availability of minerals, no alternative

sites proposed for this project.

3.4. PRODUCTION (SIZE OF OPERATION)

The proposed maximum annual production is about 2811.6 m3 of Fire clay.

Production schedule is as given in table 3.1.

Table 3.1: Production proposed

Section Year L (m)

W (m)

H (m)

V (m3) Recovery @60%

(m3)

Mine waste @40%

(m3)

Top soil

(m3)

Silt with clay (m3)

A-A’ &

B-B’

2016-

2017

95 46 1.5 - 6555 -

92 40 1.5 - - 5520

91 34 1.5 4641 - -

Total 4641 2784.6 1856.4 6555 5520

II 44 46 1.5 - 3036 -

44 40 1.5 - - 2640

44 34 1.5 2244 - -

57 28 1.5 2394 - -

Total 4638 2782.8 1855.2 3036 2640

III 77 28 1.5 3234 - -

44 22 1.5 1452 - -

Total 4686 2811.6 1874.4 - -

IV 88 22 1.5 2904 - -

72 16 1.5 1728 - -

Total 4632 2779.2 1852.8 - -

V 56 16 1.5 1344 - -

158 10 1.5 2370 - -

152 4 1.5 912 - -

Total 4626 2775.6 1850.4 - -

Total Production & development 23223 13933.8 9289.2 9591 8160

3.5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Mining operation is under open cast manual method. The over burden will be

removed manually and loaded to the trucks and will be dumped on the safety

barrier. ROM will be loaded manually and will be dumped over the top of the mine

surface. The ROM will be allowed to dry in the natural atmospheric weather. After

drying, 60% fire clay will be segregated manually and loaded in the trucks for



dispatch to factory. The rejects will be loaded and will be dumped on the boundary

barrier.

The bench height will be maintained to 1.5 m height, slope 45° and width more than

the height for safe movement of trucks and working for labors. The labors will be

deployed on contract basis and all the provisions to the safety of the laborers will be

provided by the company.

No drilling or blasting is required as the fire clay is soft formation. Thus explosives

will not be employed.

One Tractor/ tipper of 5/10tons capacity shall be employed to transport the mined

minerals from quarry to the market/ industry.

3.6. RESOURCES

Reserves are estimated by the systematic geological mapping and delineation of Fire

clay within the field and careful evaluation of body luster, physical properties,

engineering properties, commercial aspects, etc., Based on the cross section method,

the calculation for fire clay is done with rate of recovery considered as 60% reveals

that the geological reserves will be 2,05,962 m3 and the recoverable reserves will be

47,412m3. The fire clay production is proposed to be 13933.8 m3 for the period of 5

years with maximum annual production as 2811 m3. At the recovery rate of 100%

mineable upto a depth of 3 m from the ground level, mineable top soil will be

24270m3 and silt with clay will be 20944.5m3.

3.7. WATER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT

Whole some drinking water shall be provided as per the Mines Rules, 1955. Quantity

for drinking and utilities is 1.0KLD. Dust suppression and green belt of water is

2.0KLD. Minimum quantity of 3.0KLD has to be maintained as per the Rule. Packaged

drinking water is available from the nearby approved water vendors in karai village,

which is about 5 km on the eastern side of the area. Dust suppression and green belt

is obtained from water tank.

3.8. POWER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT

Electricity is not required as the mine will be working only during day time which

does not demand artificial light. The fuel required for operating the vehicles will be

out sourced to meet the requirement.

3.9. WASTE GENERATION

There is 40% of mineral rejects during the quarry operation. The waste also includes

topsoil, silt with clay which is dumped in the boundary barrier. The amount of

rejects is estimated to be 9289.8 m3 mined waste, 9591.0 m3 topsoil and silt with

clay is 8160 m3 for the first five years.



C h a p t e r 4 : S I T E A N A L Y S I S

4.1. CONNECTIVITY

A state highway connecting Trichy and Ariyalur is located on the eastern side at 5

km. The site is accessible as given in figure 4.1.

Figure 4.1: Route

4.2. LAND DETAILS

The land is non forest and non agricultural Patta (Private) land. The land use of the

lease area before and after proposed project is as shown in table 4.1.

Table 4.1: Land use

Description

Existing

Land use

(ha)

Area in use

during

quarrying (Ha)

Mining pit 0.59.8 1.21.4

Safety and

afforestation 0.71.1 0.71.1

Roads 0.03.5 0.03.5

Site services 0.01.5 0.01.5

Virgin land 0.61.6 -

Total 1.97.5 1.97.5



4.3. TOPOGRAPHY

The area is a flat terrain having gentle slope towards NE-SW where the elevation

ranges from 100m. It is a dry land and not used for any cultivation. Brackish water

exists in the ground water table. No rivers/ nalas/ water ponds located near the

Mining lease.

4.4. ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES

4.4.1. Water environment

There are no major river or water bodies, seasonal odai track, nallah and ponds

around 500m radius. The ground water table is observed at a depth of 40m bgl from

the surface level. The mining is proposed to a depth of 18m only and so the ground

water may not percolate into the quarry in view of massive formation without much

fractures and joints and also the quarry is above ground level. If water is

encountered due to rain water and seepage, the same will be pumped out by 5hp

water pumps to the afforestation and green belt development areas. Besides the

water shall also be used for dust suppression on haul roads during haulage of

transporting vehicles.

There are no chemicals of high metals and no hazardous substances are likely to be

employed/ generated during the quarrying of fire clay and hence, there in no way

the quality of ground water will be affected. The water to be pumped will be pure

and potable and therefore it will not affect any water regime of the area.

4.4.2. Air Quality

As per field observation, the air is clear and the visual is not affected by any dust.

Dust is expected to be generated from place of excavation, loading and haul roads. It

will be suppressed by periodical wetting of lands.

4.4.3. Acoustic and Seismic Environment

Threshold sound level is reported as 55 dB. Since there is no drilling, blasting, or any

mechanization except transportation the peak particle velocity due to longitudinal

waves is not measured. The noise and vibration will be very minimum and are

within the permissible limits.

4.4.4. Eco Sensitive area

There is no major water body or Nallah found within 500m radius of the lease

boundary. No Archaeological monuments, reserved forest, bridges, Theme parks,

School are also not located in the area.



4.5. INFRASTRUCTURE

Table 4.7 shows the infrastructure found near the lease area.

Table 4.7: Infrastructures

S.

No.

Particulars Location ~ Distance

(km)

Direction

1. Post office Karai 1.2 N

2. Town Perambalur 12 N

3. Police Station Padalur 7 SW

4. Fire Station Perambalur 12 N

5. Govt. Hospital Alathur 5 W

6. School Alathur 5 W

7. Railway Station Sillakudi 16 E

8. Temple Sivachur 7 N

9. Nearest Airport Trichy 44 S

10. Sea fort Puducherry 100 NE

11. Villages

i) Varagupadi 2 N

ii) Therani 4 S

iii) Iyanapuram 4 E

iv) Pudhukurichi 2 W

4.5.1. Road

The mode of transport of the excavated mineral to the market is by road to various

consumer destination of their own. Approach road is available from the lease area to

a public road on south for transportation.

4.5.2. Power Supply

Since simple methods are adopted and the limited scale of activities involved in the

quarrying operation, high tension electric power supply or huge workshop facility is

not required.

4.5.3. Sanitary Facilities

Surface latrines and urinals shall be constructed at convenient place for usage of

male and female labors separately which will be maintained hygienically.

4.5.4. First Aid Facility

Being a small mine, a first aid station as per provisions under Rule (44) of Mines

Rules 1955 shall be provided with facilities as prescribed in third schedule. First aid

kits are kept in Mines office room, in case of such eventualities the victim will be

given first aid immediately at the site and injured person will be taken to the

hospital for proper treatment. Hospital is available at a distance of 5 km from the



lease area at Karai village. Initial medical examination has to be conducted for the

mine workers under rule 29B of Mines Rule 1955.

4.6. SOIL CLASSIFICATION

Black cotton soil is found in and around the lease area.

4.7. CLIMATIC CONDITION

Perambalur district enjoys a typical semi arid climate with hot summers and

moderately cool winters. The hottest season is from March to May. During the

period the maximum temperature often exceeds 40°C. The winter season is spread

over two months viz. January and February and the nights are cool and pleasant. The

district generally has a high humidity.

The district receives the rainfall under the influence of both southwest and

northeast monsoon. There is a gradual decrease in precipitation from northeast to

southwest over the district. The normal rainfall for the period (1901-70) ranges

from 843.5 to 1123.3 mm. It is lowest in the Vembavur area and highest in the

Jayankondan areas.

The district experiences strong winds during the southwest monsoon season. The

wind speed during June to August is more than 25 km/hr. Thereafter there is a

gradual decrease in speed reaching the lowest value 7.7 km/hr.

Ref: http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/TamilNadu/Perambalur.pdf

4.8. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Required roads, health centre, schools, temples and other basic facilities/

infrastructures for the nearby villages are available.



C h a p t e r 5 : P L A N N I N G B R I E F

5.1. PLANNING CONCEPT

Excavation of fire clay is planned and described in section 3.4 and 3.6. Proposed land

is a Private (Patta) land which does not come under Residential, Forest or any other

sensitive land classification. As a small project, it is not demanding any town or

country planning. However, approach roads and haul roads area laid for the

transportation of excavated materials to the market and rejects to the dump.

5.2. POPULATION PROJECTION

The nearby villages are as in table 5.1. Population characteristics and Occupational

characteristics of the Karai Village, Alathur Taluk, Perambalur District is given in

table 5.2 and 5.3 respectively. The proposed project will not affect the village

population, and hence population projection is not significant. However, it provides

occupation to about 18 persons of which 80% of them will be from the local villages.

Other than mine employment, workshops, spare parts, tyres and tubes and related

several self-employment opportunities.

Table 5.1: Details of nearby villages

Name of Village Direction

Distance

from Mine

(km)

Varagupadi N 2

Therani S 4

Iyanapuram E 4

Pudhukurichi W 2

Table 5.2: Population Characteristics (2001and 2011)

Sl. No. Characteristics 2001 % 2011 %

1 Total Household 644 666

2 Rural population 2480 2435

3 Male Population 1236 49.84 1227 50.39

4 Female Population 1244 50.16 1208 49.61

5 Rural Literacy 1261 50.85 1563 64.19

6 Male Literacy 744 60.19 894 72.86

7 Female Literacy 517 41.56 669 55.38

8 Sex Ratio 1006 984.5



Table 5.3: Occupational Characteristics (2001 and 2011)

Sl. No. Characteristics 2001 % 2011 %

1 Rural population 2480 2435

2 Male Population 1236 49.84 1227 50.39

3 Female Population 1244 50.16 1208 49.61

4 Total Workers 1429 57.62 1536 63.08

5 Male Workers 744 60.19 766 62.43

6 Female Workers 685 55.06 770 63.74

7 Total Main workers 1427 57.54 1355 55.65

8 Male Main workers 744 60.19 685 55.83

9 Female Main Workers 683 54.90 670 55.46

10 Total Cultivators 474 33.17 706 45.96

11 Male Cultivators 417 56.05 347 45.30

12 Female Cultivators 57 8.32 359 46.62

13 Total Main Agricultural Labourers 719 50.31 518 33.72

14 Male Agri.Labourers 152 20.43 236 30.81

15 Female Agri.Labourers 567 82.77 282 36.62

16 Total Main HHI 13 0.91 7 0.46

17 Male HHI 5 0.67 5 0.65

18 Female HHI 8 1.17 2 0.26

19 Total Main Other Tertiary workers 221 15.47 124 8.07

20 Male OT 170 22.85 97 12.66

21 Female OT 51 7.45 27 3.51

22 Total Nonworkers 1051 42.38 899 36.92

23 Male Nonworkers 492 39.81 461 37.57

24 Female Non workers 559 44.94 438 36.26

5.3. LAND USE PLANNING

Existing and proposed land use pattern is discussed in previous chapter in Table 4.1.

About 61.5% of the lease area will be used for mining and the remaining for haul

roads, infrastructures, safety and plantations.

5.4. INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND

Labour shed, Surface latrines and urinals are required to be constructed such that

they are easily accessible from the working area. Neem trees are proposed to be

planted along the lease boundary and avenues as well as over non active dumps at a

rate of 10 trees per annum with proper interval. The rate of survival expected to be

80% in this area. No other infrastructures required.



5.5. AMENITIES/ FACILITIES

No equipments required for the project except vehicle for transportation. Tools are

required as it is manual mining.

5.6. HAZARDS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

There is no major risk since blasting and drilling is not necessary for fire clay quarry.

5.6.1 Loading

Possible risks during loading of mined minerals are plant toppling aver due to

uneven ground, failure of hydraulic system, fires. Loading should be done with

proper attention.

5.6.2 Transportation

Brake failure, lack of all-around visibility from driver position, vehicle movements

particularly while reversing, rollover, Vibrations, Noise, Dust and improper / no

signalling are some of the factors causing risk. This can be avoided by following

measures:

Visibility defects can be eliminated by the use of visibility aids such as closed

circuit television and suitable mirrors.

Edge protection is necessary to prevent inadvertent movement.

Seatbelt to protect driver in event of vehicle rollover.

Good maintenance and regular testing necessary to reduce possibility of

brake failure.

Avoid driving at the edge of roadway under construction

Heavy earth moving equipment and vehicle drivers and those giving signals

should be well trained.

5.7. Health risks

5.7.1. Dust

One of the top on-the-job health risks of mining is dust. This build-up can lead to

serious respiratory problems. Dust suppression should be done whenever necessary

5.7.2. Noise

No much noisy machineries or process used.

5.8. General safety measures

Provisions of the Mines Act, Rules and Regulations orders made there under shall be complied with, so that the safety of the mine, machinery and persons will be



ensured. Permission, relaxation or exemption wherever required for the safe and scientific mining of the deposit will be obtained from the Department of Mine Safety.

Safety kits should be located in easily accessible place with major first aid

materials in it.

Entry of any unauthorized person into mine and plant areas shall be

completely prohibited

Mining will be undertaken in coexistence with the requirements of the

Mining Plan which shall be updated from time to time

Elevating the awareness of employees, contract workers and public as a

whole by celebrating Annual Safety Week which includes various

competitions like posters, essay, slogan, quiz etc.



Chapter 6: PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1. GREEN BELT

Afforestation plan is proposed to develop a green belt around the mining lease as in

section 5.4 of chapter 5.

6.2. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

6.2.1. CSR Activities

The proponent is proposed to spend CSR as per Companies Act, 2013 and CSR Rules,

2014 to the Panchayat for maintenance of road, street light, school sanitation etc.

6.2.2. Employment potential

The proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining

areas. Several shops and service providers shall grow in the public adjacent to

mines. Schools and city development shall also be possible owing to the fact of

economic growth in the village. This will result in following benefits

- Improvements in physical infrastructure.

- Improvements in Social Infrastructure.

- Increase in Employment Potential

- Contribution to the Exchequer.

- Prevention of illegal mining.

- During and Post-mining enhancement of green cover.

6.3. CONNECTIVITY

Haul roads will be laid which will be connecting to the approach road in the

southern side. This will be leading to the market through the existing village road

and to the state road.

6.4. DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT

Water requirement and management are as discussed in section 3.7. of chapter 3.

6.5. DRAINAGE PLAN

The rain water will be properly routed to the nearby surface water body. In case of

accumulation into the mining pit, it shall be pumped and filtered through soak pit/

sand filter and left into nearby surface water body.

6.6. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste generation is as in section 3.9. Rejects shall be dumped as per the plan along

the the lease boundary.

6.7. POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE

Details of the power requirement and source are as discussed in section 4.5.2 of

Chapter 4.



C h a p t e r 7 : R E H A B I L I T A T I O N A N D

R E S E T T L E M E N T ( R & R ) P L A N

Being a small fire clay quarry, the project does not involve displacement of any

residents or public infrastructures. Thus resettlement is not proposed.

In case of steep slopes, fencing shall be made to control, inadvertent entry of

animals and local persons. The mined out area shall be used for storage of rain water

with proper barricade which will help recharge of regional ground water table. No

major dumps, however plantation shall be made over small dumps to prevent soil

erosion\wash outs and help ecological balance.

There is no proposal for backfilling, reclamation and rehabilitation. The

quarry pit will be fenced to prevent inherent entry of public and cattle. Measures

will be taken as per Act and Rules. The pit will be fenced by barbed wire to prevent

inherent entry of public and cattle. The quarried out pit will be allowed to collect

rain and seepage water which will act as a reservoir for storage. This water storage

will enhance the static level and ground water recharge of nearby wells. Green belt

development is also proposed.



C h a p t e r 8 : P R O J E C T S C H E D U L E A N D C O S T

E S T I M A T I O N

Period of quarrying is proposed for five years. It does not require any construction

phase period. There is no development phase as there is no requirement of over

burden/ top soil removal. The Production phase are planned and discussed in

chapter 3. Project cost which accounts land cost and tools cost is around Rs.10 lakhs.

EMP cost is around Rs. 2.75 lakh as given below.

i) Water sprinkling = Rs. 1,00,000

ii) Afforestation = Rs. 50,000

iii) Water quality test = Rs. 25,000

iv) Air quality test = Rs. 75,000

v) Noise/ Vibration test = Rs. 25,000

Total Rs. 2.75 Lakhs

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