BUILDING STONE MINE (MINOR...

BUILDING STONE MINE (MINOR MINERAL)

(NEW PROJECT)

VILLAGE & PANCHAYAT – ARUVIKKARA, TALUK – NEDUMANGADU,

DISTRICT– TRIVANDRUM,

(KERALA)

Production Capacity: - 1,00,000 MTA

Project Cost: - Rs. 3.89 Crores

Area: - 2.5656 Hectares

PROPOSAL

FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE (B-2 CATEGORY)

(As per Office Memorandum No. J-13012/12/2013-IA.II (I) dated 24.12.2013)

Applicant: - M/s BLUE STAR INDUSTRIES

Authorized Signatory:- Mr. V. SOMASEKHARAN NAIR

Cheriyakonni P.O., Vattiyoorkavu, Trivandrum, Kerala-695013.

Ph. 0472-2888549. Mobile No. 9995401032.

E-mail : [email protected]

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES PVT. LTD.

(At Sr. No. 44, As per NABET list of Accredited Consultant Organizations)

Corporate Office: - L-G-6, Lower Ground Floor, Corporate Park, Gopal Bari, Ajmer Road, Jaipur – 302001

Phone: - 0141-4013996, 4016996, Fax No.:- 0141 – 4026996

Email: – [email protected], web site: – www.enkayenviro.com

PRE – FEASIBILITY REPORT

PROJECT : M/s Blue Star Industries PRE - FEASIBILTY REPORT

APPLICANT : Mr. V. Somasekharan Nair, Proprietor

ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES PVT. LTD., JAIPUR

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INDEX

1.0 Executive Summary 1

1.1 Salient Features of the project 3

1.2 Proposed Planning 3

2.0 Introduction of the project / Background information 3

2.1 Identification of project and project proponent 3

2.2 Brief description of the Nature of the project 4

2.3 Need for the project and its importance to the Country and or Region 4

2.4 Domestic / Export Markets 5

2.5 Employment generation (Direct & Indirect) due to the project 5

3.0 Project Description 6

3.1 Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any 6

3.2 Location (map showing General Location, Specific Location & Project boundary & Project site layout) with coordinates

6

3.3 Details of Alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations given into should be highlighted

10

3.4 Geology of the area 10

3.4.1 Regional Geology 10

3.4.2 Local Geology 11

3.4.3 Hydrogeology 12

3.4.4 Mineral Reserves 13

3.5 Project description with process details (a schematic diagram / flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc should be given)

15

3.5.1 Year wise production details 15

3.5.2 Proposed method of mining 16

3.5.2.1 Open cast mining 16

3.5.2.2 Salient features of mining method 16

3.5.3 Extent of mechanization 16

3.5.4 Conceptual mining plan 17

3.5.4.1 Land use pattern 17

3.5.5 Drilling 17

3.5.6 Blasting 18

3.5.6.1 Explosive used 18

3.5.6.2 Storage of explosive 18

3.5.7 Mineral transportation 18

3.6 Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final products, mode of transport of raw material and finished product

18

3.7 Resource optimization / recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined

19

3.8 Availability of water its source, energy / power requirement & source should be given

19

3.8.1 Water 19

3.8.2 Power 20

3.9 Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management / disposal

20

4.0 Site analysis 21

4.1 Connectivity 21

4.2 Land form, land use and land ownership 21

4.2.1 Land form 21




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4.2.2 Land use 22

4.2.3 Land ownership 22

4.3 Topography (along with map) 22

4.4 Climate 22

4.4.1 Baseline Environment 22

4.4.2 Air Environment 22

4.4.3 Water Environment 23

4.4.4 Noise Environment 24

4.4.5 Biological Environment 25

4.4.5.1 Floral aspects 25

4.4.5.2 Faunal aspects 29

4.5 Socio-Economic Environment 32

4.5.1 Introduction 32

4.5.2 Approach adopted 32

4.5.3 Stake holders 32

4.5.4 Aruvikkara Grama Panchayat 32

4.5.5 Demography 33

4.5.6 Transport 33

4.5.7 Lively hood 33

4.5.8 Identified Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 34

4.5.9 Summary of the CSR activities 36

4.6 Environmental Management Plan 36

4.6.1 Land Environment 36

4.6.2 Water Environment 37

4.6.3 Storm Water Management 38

4.6.4 Air Environment 38

4.6.4.1 Impacts 38

4.6.4.2 Management 38

4.6.5 Noise Environment 39

4.6.5.1 Impact 39

4.6.5.2 Management 40

4.6.6 Ground Vibration 41

4.6.6.1 Blasting Hazards 41

4.6.6.2 Blasting Vibration & Control Measures 41

4.6.7 Fly Rock Control Measures 41

4.6.8 Air Blast Control Measures 42

4.6.9 Solid Waste Management / Land Reclamation 42

4.7 Mine Closure plan 43

4.8 Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan 44

4.8.1 Falls of sides 44

4.8.2 Storage & use of explosives 45

4.8.3 Storage of oil and fuel 45

4.8.4 Water 45

4.8.5 Disaster Management Plan 45

4.8.5.1 Infrastructure 46

4.8.6 Occupational Health and Safety 47

4.8.6.1 Occupation Health 48

4.8.6.2 Safety plan 49

4.8.6.3 Safety Organization 50

4.8.6.4 Safety Circle 50

4.8.6.5 Safety Training 50




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4.8.6.6 Health & Safety Monitoring Plan 51

5.0 Planning Brief 51

5.1 Planning Concept (Type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town & Country Planning / Development Authority Classification

51

5.2 Land Use Planning (Break-up along with green belt etc.) 51

5.2.1 Green belt development / Eco-restoration 51

5.2.2 Compensatory mass plantation programme 52

5.3 Environment Monitoring programme 52

5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) 55

5.5 Amenities / Facilities 55

6.0 Proposed Infrastructure 55

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area) 55

6.2 Residential Area (Non-processing area) 55

6.3 Green belt 55

6.4 Social Infrastructure 55

6.5 Connectivity (Traffic & Transportation Road / Rail / Metro / Water ways etc.) 55

6.6 Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water) 56

6.7 Sewerage system 56

6.8 Industrial Waste Management 56

6.9 Solid Waste Management 56

6.10 Power Requirement & Supply / Source 56

7.0 Rehabilitation and resettlement (R & R Plan) 56

7.1 Policy to be adopted (Central / State) in respect of the project affected persons including home oustees, land oustees and landless labour (a brief outline to be given)

56

8.0 Project schedule and cost estimates 56

8.1 Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (time schedule for the project will be given)

56

8.2 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project

57

9.0 Analysis of proposal 57

9.1 Financial and Social Benefits with special emphasis on the benefits to the local people including tribal population, if any in the area

57

10.0 Conclusion 58

ANNEXURES

Annexure – I Approved mining plans

Annexure – II Site Photographs

Annexure – III Ambient Air Quality Test Report

Annexure – IV Water Quality Test Report

Annexure – V Ambient Noise Level Report

FIGURES

Fig. 3.2.1 Surface Layout plan

Fig. 3.4.1 Surface cum Geology plan

Fig. 3.5.1 Development / Working plan

Fig. 3.5.4.1 Conceptual plan

Fig. 4.3.1 Contour survey map




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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Masonry Stone Mine (Minor Mineral) of lessee of M/s Blue Star Industries is situated at

Survey Nos. 336/2, 343/8 pt., 344/9 pt., 344/9-37, 344/10, 344/26, 344/27, 344/28,

Village & Panchayat Aruvikkara, Nedumangad Taluk, Trivandrum District, Kerala in an

area of 2.5656 hectares.

Mining projects of minor minerals with area less than 50 ha. of mining lease are

categorized as category 'B' as per Notification S.O.2731(E) dated 9th September, 2013.

According to Office Memorandum no. J-13012/12/2013-IA-II (I) dated 24.12.2013

category B has been further subdivided into category – B1 and B2.

In further continuation B2 category will include brick earth/ Ordinary Earth Mining project

with mining lease area > 5.0 ha. but < 25.0 ha. and all other minor minerals mining

projects with mining lease area < 25 ha. except for river sand mining project will be

appraised as category B2 projects.

Provided, in case the mining lease area is likely to result into a cluster situation i.e. if the

periphery of one lease area is < 500 m from the periphery of another lease area and the

total lease area equals or exceeds 25.0 ha., the activity shall become category – B1

project under the EIA Notification’ 2006. In such a case, mining operations in any of the

mine lease areas in the cluster will be allowed only if the Environment Clearance has

been obtained in respect of the cluster.

As per Kerala Minor Minerals Concession Rules, 1967 approved mining plan is not

necessary for getting the mines permit. However the Mining Plan duly certified by RQP

as per the requirement of Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1967 is enclosed as

Annexure – I.

The working will be carried out by opencast semi-mechanized method as per the

approved Mining Plan. The lease area is private own land. The proposed rate of

production will be 1,00,000 MTA. The estimated project cost is Rs. 3.89 Crores.

1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

Particulars Details

Geographical Location Latitude (N) 08033’18.07” to 08033’09.85”

Longitude (E) 77001’44.99” to 77001’38.81”

Total Mine Lease area 2.5656 ha.

Total area owned by the proponent 7.6062 ha.

Current status of the quarry Existing quarry

Local name of the project area Cheriyakonni




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Production 1,00,000 MTA

Life of Mine 6 years

Estimated project cost Rs. 3.89 Crores

Man Power 34 Persons

Highest and lowest elevation 120 m. MSL to 95 m. MSL

Land use Private own land with Rocky land

Nearest town Nedumangad, 8 km., NW

Stone Crusher / M sand Within the complex

Width of access road to the quarry

site

7 m., tarred, N

Nearest Airport Trivandrum International Airport, 15 km., SW

Nearest Highway S.H.-2 (Trivandrum-Senkotta Road), 5 km., W

Nearest Railway Station Trivandrum Central, 17 km., SW

Details of nearby quarry / crusher Metarock Pvt. Ltd., within 500 m.

Power supply The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors

which will be operated by Diesel Engine.

Water and its Source

The total water requirement is about 15 KLD in which 2 KLD

is for domestic which would be sourced from open well,

13 KLD for dust suppression system in mine as well as

ancillary unit (Crusher Unit) and 2 KLD for plantation

purposes and will be sourced from storm water pond.

Nearest Govt. Hospital / dispensary Govt. Hospital, Vellanad, 3 km., NE

Education facility Mylam GVR Sports School, 3 km., NW

Fire Station Nedumangad, 12 km., NW

Ambulance Nedumangad, 10 km., NW

Police Station Aruvikkara, 4 km., NW

Church / temple / mosque Church – CSI Church, Erayamcode, 3 km.

Temple – Siva temple, Moozhinada, 1 km.

Mosque – Aruvikkara Juma Masjid, 4 km.

Electrical installation like transformer

/HT line or LT line

Within the 500 m. radius

Mobile Towers BSNL, 2.5 km., E

Defence installations None within the study area

Archeological Features None within the study area

Ecological sensitive zones Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, 15 km., NW




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Nearest Forests None within the study area

Nearest streams/ rivers/ water

bodies (from mine boundary)

Karamana River, 1.5 km., NW

Killi River, 4 km., NW

Neyyar Dam, 13 km., E

Vellayani Lake, 13 km., S

Peppara Dam, 14 km., NW

Seismic zone Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as par BMTPC,

Vulnerability atlas Seismic zone of India IS: 1893-2002.

HLWG Report status Not falling in ESA

1.2 PROPOSED PLANNING

Mining Method: Opencast Semi-Mechanized Method

Project Cost : Rs. 3.89 Crores

Production : 1,00,000 MTA

Table : Land Use of lease area

Sr. No.

Land Use Category Pre-Operational (Ha.)

Operational (Ha.) Post-Operational (Ha.)

1 Top Soil Dump Nil Nil

2 Over burden Nil

0.1172 ha. (outside the lease area but within the property)

Nil

3 Excavation (Voids Only) 0.91 2.5356 2.5656 (Reclaimed by plantation)

4 Road 0.18 0.03 Nil

5 Built Up Area 0.07 Nil Nil

6 Township Area Nil Nil Nil

7 Afforestation Nil Nil Nil

8 Reclamation (Backfilled) Nil Nil Nil

9 Mineral Storage Nil Nil Nil

10 Processing Nil Nil Nil

11 Drainage / pond 0.03 Nil Nil

12 Undisturbed Area 1.3756 Nil Nil

Total 2.5656 2.5656 2.5656

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT

M/s Blue Star Industries is a stone metal crushing. The main market for our metal is in

Trivandrum district which is utilized in construction works of buildings and roads. Along

with the quarry activity we also pay attention to maintain and promote the vegetation and




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the greenery of our land.

Name and

address of the

Applicant

: Mr. V. Somasekharan Nair, Proprietor

M/s Blue Star Industries

Cheriyakonni P.O., Vattiyoorkavu,

Trivandrum, Kerala-695013.

Ph. 0472-2888549. Mobile No. 9995401032.


2.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF THE PROJECT

The applied area is having building stone throughout the area. As per detailed estimation

the geological reserves is about 8,69,623 MT. After deducting the minerals locked in

mines safety slope of 2,90,053 MT, the mineable reserves are arrived to be 5,79,570

MT. The annual production is estimated to be 1,00,000 MTA. At the end of life of mine,

the ultimate floor (bottom) level will reach 90 m. MSL. Under reclamation it is anticipated

to undertake plantation in the applied area. Anticipating 50% growth rate, at the end of

life of mine about 2,500 trees will be grown in total area.

2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND OR REGION

The major need of building stone is due to its high compressive strength and durability

(among the hardest, dimensional & structural stones) it can effectively withstand the

vagaries of nature. Fine-grained granite is employed for ornamental and monumental

work as well as for inscription purposes. The mineral-rich colors, and the hardness &

density, makes it useful for many applications. The proposed mining project will fulfill its

end uses in buildings and construction, paving and many other exterior projects. Polished

slabs and tiles are used in countertops, flooring, retaining walls and landscaping around a

center fountain/ pond, staircase and many other design elements (residential and

commercial applications). It is also known as the maintenance-free stone.

The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas bring about gains in

gross domestic product, i.e. there is though a minor contribution by the proposed project

but will add to the gains in G.D.P. (Gross Domestic Product).

A total of 34 people will be employed in this mine. It will create employment (though

marginally) for local population.

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 will

further be put for infrastructural development and other sectors like health, education

and social welfare.




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2.4 DOMESTIC/ EXPORT MARKETS

The rock produced from the quarry is sent to the Crusher/M sand unit existing within the

complex. The aggregate produced is sold to the contractors and to the consumers which

is finally consumed locally for road (State Highway & National Highway) & building

construction works. Fine Material is also sold to the hollow block / solid block

manufactures.

2.5 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT

The total number of employees including skilled and un-skilled workers are 34 which

includes workers for mine and ancillary unit. The details of the employees/workers

including their position in the organization is also given below:-

Table showing list of employees and their designations

Sr. No. Name of the post Nos. Name of the person

1. Mines Manager – 1st Class 1 B. Srinivasa Rao

2. Mechanical Engineer 1 Nenesh S.

3. Hitachi Operator – 1st shift 2 Sibi V.K. & Manikandan M

4. Hitachi Operator – 2nd shift 2 Vipin A.S. & Sony S.

5. Mines Foreman 1 Somanna K

6. Mines mate 1 T. Chandrasekharu

7. Air compressor operator 2 Javas D. & Rajayan

8. Drilling 4 JK. Sodharan, C. Sundaran, N.

Sundaresan & T. Thankaraj

9. Cleaning 4 Ravi B., Soman g., Karunan Pillai T.

& Sudhakaran K.

10. Blasting Helpers 2 Gopal Das T & Nelson C

11. Quarry incharge 1 Anil Kumar K

12. Quarry supervisor 1 Sumesh S.L.

13. Mess (Cook+Helper) 2 Kaladharan P.

14. Tipper Drivers 5 Sreekumar V., Sudhan K., Thanku

V., James M.V. & Praveen

15. Tipper Cleaners 5 Ananthu Vasudevan, Vishnu V.,

Abhilash A, Anil K. & Sarath S.

TOTAL 34




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3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INTERDEPENDENT

PROJECTS, IF ANY.

The quarry is interlinked with a crusher unit existing within the complex. For crusher unit

no Environment Clearance is required.

3.2 LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, AND

PROJECT BOUNDARY AND PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES

The proposed building stone quarry project is situated at Survey Nos. 336/2, 343/8 pt.,

344/9 pt., 344/9-37, 344/10, 344/26, 344/27, 344/28, Village & Panchayat Aruvikkara,

Nedumangad Taluk, Trivandrum District, Kerala in an area of 2.5656 hectares.

The geographical location with respect to boundary pillars of the proposed mine lease are:-

Latitude (N) 08033’18.07” to 08033’09.85”

Longitude (E) 77001’44.99” to 77001’38.81”

The site photographs taken from different locations and directions are provided at

Annexure No. II.




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The vicinity map showing location of the lease area is given below:-

Project site Nearest town (Nedumangad)




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The route map showing location of the lease area is given below:-




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The google map showing location of the lease area is given below:-

The surface layout map of the project is enclosed as Fig. 3.2.1.




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3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF

SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL

CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN INTO SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED.

The proposed site is an existing quarry and mineral specific hence no alternate site was

examined.

3.4 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA

3.4.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY

The area is formed of the Archaean metamorphics comprising charnockites, garnet-

sillimanite gneiss (Khondalite), quartzo-felspathic gneiss, quartzite, Calc-granulite,

garnetiferous-quartzo-felspathic granulose gneiss (leptynite), garnet-biotite gneiss

with its associated migmatites, and pyroxene granulite. These gneissic rocks are

traversed by quartz and pegmatite veins and by later dolerite dykes. The major rock

units in the area, namely charnockite, khondalite and garnetbiotite gneisses, occur as

structurally conformable alternating lenticular bands. The contact of the garnet-

biogneiss, with charnockite and Khondalite appear to be gradational; and the contact

between charnockite and Khondalite is obscured by thick soil cover. Garnetiferous

quartzo felspathic granulose gneiss occur as intimately admixtured layers as well as

irregular patches within the gneissic rocks. Pyroxene granulite occurs as thin

impersistent and concordant bands and their contacts with the country rock appear to

be distinct. In view of thick forest and highly rugged terrain only geological traverses

were made in the made in the high ranges and the geological boundaries of the

formations drawn here are mostly inferential. The tentative succession of the

geological formation is given below opposite to the hitherto accepted geological

succession.

Age Older Succession Tentative Succession

Sub-Recent to Alluvium Loamy and Lateritic soils and

Recent Alluvium

Tertiary Warkalai & Quilon Beds. Clay and Sandstone.

-------------------------Unconformity----------------------

Basic dykes Dolerites.

Pink granite Pegmatites and quartz veins.

Pyroxene granulites.

Archaean Cordierite gneiss Garnet-biotite gneiss and

Associated migmatites.

Garnetiferous quartzo




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Felspathic granulose gneisses.

(Leptynite).

Charnockites, Garnet-sillimanite gneiss

Khondalites & Quartzo-felspathic gneiss

Leptynites. Calc-granulites, quartzite

Peninsular gneiss Charnockite

Dharwar system.

In the field the charnockite does not how any intrusive relationship with the

Khondalites. On the other hand they occur as structurally conformable lenticular

bands. It appears that garnet-biotite gneiss and associated migmatites have been

derived from charnockite and Khondalite groups of rocks, as the result of

incorporation of felspathic material. Evidence for such relationship is seen in the

nature of the irregular patches of charnockite within garnet-biotite gneiss. Moreover

garnet-biotite gneiss is having merging contact with both charnockite and

Khondalites. The garnetiferous quartzo felspathic granulose gneiss (Leptynite) occurs

as intimately admixtured layers and lenticles within the gneissic rock, indicating that

the former may be the product of reconstitution of the host rocks. In the light of the

above observations the authors are of the opinion that the charnockite may be older

than the Khondalite suite of rocks.

(*Secondary Source :- Geological Survey of India-www.gsi.gov.in)

3.4.2 LOCAL GEOLOGY

The local geology belongs to the regional geology. Main rock type in the study area

is charnockite. At places where they are exposed, the charnockite is medium to

coarse grained with dark grey quartz. The soil & over burden thickness is varies from

avg. 0.20 m to 0.40 m. Topographically, the area is undulating.




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Geological & Mineral Map of Kerala (Source: Department of Mining & Geology, Kerala)

The surface cum geological plan of the lease area is provided as Fig. 3.4.1.

3.4.3 HYDROGEOLOGY

Ground water occurs under phreatic, semi-confined and confined conditions in the above

formations. The weathered Charnockites, Granite gneiss, schists and laterites form the

major phreatic aquifers, whereas the deep fractures in the Charnockites, Granite gneiss




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& schists and the granular zones in the Tertiary sedimentary formations form the

potential confined to semi confined aquifers.

The Archaean rocks: - The shallow aquifers of the archaean rocks are made up of the

highly decomposed weathered zone or partly weathered and fractured rock. Thick

weathered zone is seen along the midland area either beneath the laterites or exposed.

In the hill ranges, thin weathered zone is seen along topographic lows, area with lesser

elevation and gentle slope. In areas along the hill ranges generally rock exposures are

seen. The depth to water level in this aquifer varies from 2 to 16 mbgl and the yield of

the well ranges between 2 to 10 cu.m. per day.

Laterites: - The depth to water level in the formation ranges from less than a meter to

25 mbgl. Laterite forms potential aquifers along valleys and can sustain medium duty

irrigation wells with the yields in the range of 0.5 - 6 cu.m. per day. The occurrence and

movement of ground water in the laterites are mainly controlled by the topography.

Laterite is a highly porous rock formation, which can form potential aquifers along

topographic lows. However, due to this same porous nature, groundwater is drained

from elevated places and slopes at shortest duration after monsoon due to which

scarcity is experienced in the elevated places and slopes.

Water Table: The ground water depths were observed from the available open well

near to the lease area and nearby sources. The ground water level details are given

below :-

Particulars Open Well (Within the complex)

Open well (outside the complex

(100 m. radius)

Open well (outside the complex (200 m. radius))

Depth of Well from G.L 4 m 4 m 4 m

Water level from G.L (summer).

3 m 3 m 3 m

Water level from G.L. (monsoon)

6 m 6 m 6 m

3.4.4 MINERAL RESERVES

In this area the building stone exposures are bordering to the lease boundary. The

mineable reserves are arrived after deducting the reserves locked in mines safety slope

along with boundary in compliance with mineral concession rules. The quantity of such

kind of reserves is arrived as following:-

BLOCKED RESERVE MINEABLE RESERVE

SECTION-‘A-A'

BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON

120 0 38 2.6 0 120 61 38 2.6 6026.8




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115 50 38 2.6 4940 115 90 38 2.6 8892

110 100 38 2.6 9880 110 36 38 2.6 3556.8

Sub-total 14820 Sub-total 18475.6

SECTION-‘B-B'

110 0 43 2.6 0 110 51 43 2.6 5701.8

105 25 43 2.6 2795 105 132 43 2.6 14757.6

100 50 43 2.6 5590 100 250 43 2.6 27950

95 150 43 2.6 16770 95 490 43 2.6 54782

90 578 43 2.6 64620.4 90 460 43 2.6 51428

Sub-total 89775.4 Sub-total 154619.4

SECTION-‘C-C'

105 8 60 2.6 1248 105 8 60 2.6 1248

100 50 60 2.6 7800 100 20 60 2.6 3120

95 100 60 2.6 15600 95 275 60 2.6 42900

90 175 60 2.6 27300 90 494 60 2.6 77064

Sub-total 51948 Sub-total 124332

SECTION-‘D-D'

105 0 68 2.6 0 105 98 68 2.6 17326.4

100 25 68 2.6 4420 100 71 68 2.6 12552.8

95 100 68 2.6 17680 95 550 68 2.6 97240

90 450 68 2.6 79560 90 480 68 2.6 84864


SECTION-‘E-E'

105 25 35 2.6 2275 105 190 35 2.6 17290

100 50 35 2.6 4550 100 252 35 2.6 22932

95 100 35 2.6 9100 95 201 35 2.6 18291

90 175 35 2.6 15925 90 128 35 2.6 11648


SECTION BLOCKED RESERVE

(MT)

MINEABLE RESERVE

(MT)

GEOLOGICAL RESERVE

(MT)

A-A 14820 18475 33295

B-B 89775 154619 244394

C-C 51948 124332 176280

D-D 101660 211983 313643

E-E 31850 70161 102011

Grand total 290053 579570 869623




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3.5 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 semi-mechanized

method. The process flow diagram given below depicts the mining process:-

3.5.1 YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS

In this area the mining of building stone involves blasting because of its hard terrain. The

applicant is proposed to produce building stone working for a period of 6 years with a

production of 1,00,000 MTA. The details of year wise production for the first 3 years

period are given in Table below :-

Table : Year wise production of building stone for the first 3 years period

Year Bench Minerals (MT)

I ROAD DEV.,120-100 (B) 100000

II 100-95 (B) 100000

III 95 ( D-50%) 100000

TOTAL 300000

The details of the pits observed to estimate the top soil and overburden from the

proposed area is given below:-

Removal of Top Soil / Overburden

Excavation by Drilling and Blasting

Rock Braking & Transportation

Crushing

Stacking

Dispatch




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Pit - 1 Pit - 2 Pit - 3

Top soil (thickness in m.) Nil (Currently mining area) 0.35 0.40

Over burden (thickness in m.) Nil (Currently mining area) 0.10 0.20

The map showing Development plan / Working plan of the mining project for the first

3 years is shown in Fig. 3.5.1.

3.5.2 PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING

It is proposed to undertake Open Cast Semi-Mechanized Mining Method.

3.5.2.1 Open Cast Mining

The mining will be done by open cast semi-mechanized method of mining. The bench

height and width will be maintained 5 m. Excavated material is transported to the crusher

unit existing within the complex for further processing. The ultimate depth of the mine

workings is estimated to reach upto 90 m MSL.

3.5.2.2 Salient Features of Mining Method

The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi-mechanized

method. The salient features of proposed mining method are:-

• The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 5 m respectively.

• The mining will be done from top to bottom by slicing of 2.5 m thick.

• The exploitation of mineral is being done from 120 m. MSL to 90 m. MSL in conceptual phase.

• Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed

45° from vertical.

• Haul road will be developed up to point of loading.

• Transportation of the mineral from pit-mouth to destination will be by tippers/trucks

(15T capacity).

3.5.3 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

The details of equipments proposed to be used in mining operation are listed below:-

Sr. No. Machine Type Required No. of M/c Size/Capacity

1. Back Hoe 3 0.9 m3

2. Rock Breaker 4 --

3. Compressor (Chicago) 4 CFM/100

4. Tippers/Trucks 4 15T

5. Jack hammer 2 32 mm

6. DG set 2 125 kVA




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3.5.4 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN

The applied area is having building stone throughout the area. As estimated in

Section 3.4.4 above, the geological reserves is about 8,69,623 MT. After deducting

the minerals locked in mines safety slope of 2,90,053 MT, the mineable reserves are

arrived to be 5,79,570 MT. The annual production is estimated to be 1,00,000 MTA.

At the end of life of mine, the ultimate floor (bottom) level will reach 90 m. MSL.

Under reclamation it is anticipated to undertake plantation in the applied area.

Anticipating 50% growth rate, at the end of life of mine about 2,500 trees will be

grown in total area.

3.5.4.1 Land Use Pattern

The land use for mining and allied purposes is given below:-

Conceptual Land Use Plan

Sr. No.




2 Over burden Nil


Nil


4 Road 0.18 0.03 Nil









Total 2.5656 2.5656 2.5656

The conceptual plan of the mined area is provided at Fig. 3.5.4.1.

3.5.5 DRILLING

The excavation of mineral is proposed by excavators. The mineral is fractured and easily

exploitable by rock breakers and excavators. The hard strata are proposed to excavate

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3.5.6 BLASTING

The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per “MMR

1961” and with the permission of DGMS.

In this area for fragmentation of granite the blasting will be conducted. Multiple blast

holes of 1.0 to 1.5 m depth will be drilled with the help of 32 mm drill rod, Jack Hammer

and Air Compressor of 100 cfm capacity.

It is estimated about 250g of explosives per hole is required. About 30 – 50 holes per

blast are proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about 10 kg/ blast.

3.5.6.1 Explosive Used

Only class 2 and class 6 explosive is proposed for use as given below:-

Booster (20%) Slurry explosive

Explosive

(Column charge) (80%)

Nitrate Fuel oil (NFO).

The NFO mixture can be readily produced at a site by

mixing nitrate (94.5 %) with diesel oil (5.5 %).

Initiator Electric detonators

3.5.6.2 Storage of Explosive

Considering low consumption, a 550 kg magazine is for storing the explosive. The

magazines are exists within the complex.

3.5.7 MINERAL TRANSPORTATION

Loading of mineral will be done by excavator and will be sent to the crushing unit within

the complex. Trucks / Tippers of 15T will be used for transportation of mineral from mine

site. It is expected that 22 trips will be required to transport on daily basis. For this,

movement of truck per hour will be 3-4 only. Thus, the impact due to movement of trucks

from the mine will be marginal and well within the capacity of the roads.

3.6 RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY

SOURCE, MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCT/S, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF

RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT

No raw material will be required for production of Masonry stone. The final product will

be sent to 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

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3.7 RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE

PROJECT, IF ANY, SHOULD BE BRIEFLY OUTLINED

Mineral will be utilized and sent for use to different end users for road and

construction works. It is estimated that around 10,262 cu. m. of top soil will be

generated from the proposed pit, which will be properly stacked and will be utilized

for plantation over the reclaimed areas. Also it is estimated that around 5,131 cu. m.

of OB is generated which will be utilized in developing internal roads and at the end

use the same will be used as soil base for reclamation.

It is proposed to a storm water collection pond and de-siltation unit of capacity of

8,500 KL in the lowest contour of the plot. The water requirement for sprinkling on

sources of dust emission, roads, crusher and for landscaping purposes can be met

from the stored rain water pond and thereby conserve the fresh.

3.8 AVAILABILITY OF WATER ITS SOURCE, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT AND

SOURCE SHOULD BE GIVEN

3.8.1 WATER

The total water requirement for the proposed activity is 17 KLD. The detailed breakup

of the same is given below:-

S. No. Particulars Quantity (KLD)

1. Domestic purpose (mine and ancillary) 2

2. Dust Suppression / Water sprinkling at mine site 2

3. Green belt / Plantation 2

4. Dust Suppression in Ancillary Unit 11

Total 17

The water required will be sourced from the storm water reservoir. However, the

drinking water will be sourced from the open well which will be purified in mini RO

plant. It is proposed to collect the storm water into the Holding / Siltation Tank by

constructing channels all around the foot of hill. The channels will be constructed with

intermediate check dams/silt traps to prevent soil erosion. The sizing of the channels

will be 1m x 1m. The details of storm water management are given in EMP section.

The water balance diagram of the unit is given below:-




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3.8.2 POWER

The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by

Diesel Engine.

3.9 QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME

FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT / DISPOSAL.

About 10,262 cu. m. of top soil is estimated from the pit of the proposed mine. Other than

top soil, about 5,131 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life.

(i) Topsoil Management

A total quantity of 10,262 cu. m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining

operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre-

determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for

plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump to 5 to 6 meters

in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion

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(ii) Overburden Management

About 5,131 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life. This

waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be

reutilized as soil base for plantation.

(iii) Domestic Sewage

The sewage to a tune of 1.6 KLD generated from the mine office will be diverted to

the septic tank followed by soak pit.

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 CONNECTIVITY

Table : Connectivity

Distance Direction Sr. No. Name

(From Lease Boundary)

Nearest Railway Station

1 Trivandrum Centra 17 km. SW

Nearest Airport

2 Trivandrum International Airport 20 km. SW

Nearest Highway

3 S.H.-2 (Trivandrum-Senkotta Road), 5 km., W

4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP

4.2.1 LANDFORM

The proposed building stone mine is coming on a lease area of 2.5656 ha. The lease

area is private own land. The lease area is devoid of any transmission lines, streams/

nallahs, forests, habitation, etc. The present land use breakup of the lease area

which can seen in the surface layout plan and details are given below :-

Sr. No. Description Area (ha.)

1 Reclaimed area Nil

2. Pit 0.91

3. Green belt Nil

4. Undisturbed 1.3756

5. Drainage/Pond 0.03

6. Road 0.18

7. Others (building) 0.07

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4.2.2 LAND USE

The land use pattern is given in the above Section 3.5.4.

4.2.3 LAND OWNERSHIP

The land as per revenue records is Private own land and the site is with Rocky land

with some native plants.

4.3 TOPOGRAPHY (ALONG WITH MAP)

Part of the proposed land is existing quarry area and there is no vegetation in that

area. The remaining land in the proposed land is mostly covered with native trees,

shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers, bushes etc. The topography of the lease area is hilly

terrain. The highest elevation of the lease area is 120 m. MSL and lowest is 95 m.

MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock.

The contour map of the lease area is shown in Fig. 4.3.1.

4.4 CLIMATE

The city has a climate that borders between a tropical savanna climate and a tropical

monsoon climate. As a result it does not experience distinct seasons. The mean

maximum temperature 34°C and the mean minimum temperature is 21°C. The

humidity is high and rises to about 90% during

the monsoon season. Thiruvananthapuram is the first city along the path of

the south-west monsoons and gets its first showers in early June. The city gets

heavy rainfall of around 1700 mm per year. The city also gets rain from the receding

north-east monsoons which hit the city by October. The dry season sets in by

December. December, January and February are the coldest months while March,

April and May are the hottest. The lowest temperature in the city core recorded

during winter was 16.4°C on, and the highest temperature recorded in summer is

38.0°C.

4.4.1 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT

The baseline environment quality represents the background environmental scenario

of various environmental components such as air, noise, land, ecological and socio-

economic status of the study area. Field monitoring studies was carried out by

M/s Poluchem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Kochi (an accredited laboratory) to evaluate the

base line status of the project site in compliance with MoEF guidelines.

4.4.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT

The prime objective of the baseline air monitoring was to evaluate the existing air

quality of the area. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards

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Field monitoring studies for 24 hourly frequencies was carried out to evaluate the

base line status of the project site in compliance with MoEF guidelines.

Ambient Air monitoring instruments

Instrument Make Model No. Instrument

Identification

No.

Range and Sensitivity

Respirable Dust

Sampler (RDS)

M/s Envirotech

Instruments Pvt. Ltd

APM-450BL SAL/RDS/01 0.40 – 1.5 m3/min

±0.02 m3/min(PM10)

0 – 3 LPM

± 0.2 LPM

(gases)

Fine Particulate

Sampler

M/s Envirotech

Instruments Pvt. Ltd

APM 550 DTC-205 ±0.03 DGM m3

(PM2.5)

Testing Method to be followed for Ambient Air Quality

Particular Testing Method to be Followed

A PM10 IS-5182 (part – 23) 2006

B PM2.5 IS : 5182 Part -23-2006

C SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) IS 5182 (Part – II) 2001, with Improved West & Gaeke Method

D NOx (Oxides of

Nitrogen)

Modified Jacobs – Hochheiser Method / Arsenite Method (IS 5182 Part 6) 2011

E Carbon Monoxide NDIR Spectroscopy method

Results & Conclusions: The obtained results from the different locations are provided at

Annexure III. It is seen that the ambient air monitoring results obtained at different locations

are well within the prescribed standards (NAAQS) with respect to PM10, PM2.5, NOx and SO2.

4.4.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT

The purpose of this study is to:-

• Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters;

• Evaluate the impacts on agricultural productivity, habitat conditions, recreational

resources and aesthetics in the vicinity; and

• Predict the likely impacts on water quality due to the project and related activities.

To analyze the suitability of water for mining purpose, water sample from storm water

pond and to analyze the suitability of water for domestic purpose sample from open

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The sample was collected by grab sampling technique. The sample was analyzed as

per the procedures specified in ‘Standard Methods for the Examination of Water &

Wastewater’ published by American Public Health Association (APHA).

Results & Conclusions: - The water samples collected from the different locations

and are provided at Annexure IV. It is seen from the above results that the water

quality with respect to open well were found to be well within the prescribed drinking

water standards (IS: 10500). The water results are found to be well within the general

effluent standards (appropriate treatment would be done (if required) before its

consumption).

4.4.4 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.

Instant sound level meter is used for the collection of data related to noise at an

interval of one hour per reading. Noise level for 24 hours was conducted in a day. The

details of the instrument used for the sampling are as given below:-

Noise (Sound) Measuring Instrument

Instrument Make Model No. Instrument Identification

Detection Limit

Integrated Sound Level Measurement Instrument Standard Accessories

Lutron SL-4001 SAL/NOISE/INT/01 Lo 30-80dB Hi 80-130dB

Testing Method to be followed

Particular Testing Method to be Followed

Noise Level Measurement

A Noise Level in dB (A) for continuous

24 hours at 1 hour interval

Operational Manual of Noise level Meter, Model No.

DT - 805 issued by Mextech

Results and conclusion:-

It is seen from the obtained results that the Noise levels at different locations are well

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4.4.5 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Study of biological environment is one of the important aspects in Environmental

Impact Assessment in view of the need for conservation of Environmental quality. A

detailed enumeration of species was carried out. Occurrences of flora at various

locations were observed and typical plant species were collected. The visual

observations of plants were recorded with a view to obtaining some idea about the

relative density of certain species and their predominance.

4.4.5.1 FLORAL ASPECTS

M/s Blue Star Industries is situated at Aruvikkara Village, Aruvikkara Panchayat,

Nedumangadu Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram district with an area of 2.5656 hectors.

The proposed site is hilly rocky area and the slopes of the area are used for the

native plantations. The detailed study of the flora and fauna are as follows:-

Table 1. List of plant species located at the quarry site

Sr. No. Name of Species Family Nos.

1. Achyranthes aspera L. Amaranthaceae

2. Adiantum hispidulum Sw. Adiantaceae

3. Adiantum lunulatum Burm. Adiantaceae

4. Adiantum zollingeri Mett ex Kuhn Adiantaceae

5. Ageratum conyzoides L. Asteraceae

6. Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. Apocyanaceae 6

7. Alstonia venenata R. Br. Apocyanaceae

8. Alternanthera brasiliana (L Kuntze Amaranthaceae

9. Anacardium occidentale L. Anacardiaceae 2

10. Annona reticulata L. Annonaceae 3

11. Areca catechu L. Arecaceae

12. Aristolochia indica L. Aristolochaceae

13. Artocarpus gomezianus Wall. ex Trecul Moraceae

14. Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Moraceae 12

15. Artocarpus hirsutus Lam. Moraceae 6

16. Azadirachta indica A.Juss. Meliaceae 2

17. Bambusa bambos (L.) Poaceae

18. Biophytum reinwardtii (Zucc.) Klotzsch. Oxalidaceae

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20. Calophyllum inophyllum L. Clusiaceae 4

21. Capsicum annuum L. Solanaceae

22. Carica papaya L. Caricaceae 7

23. Caryota urens L. Arecaceae

24. Centrosema molle Benth. Fabaceae

25. Cissampelos pareira L. Menispermaceae

26. Cleistanthus collinus (Roxb.) Benth. ex Hook.f. Euphorbiaceae

27. Cleome viscosa L. Capparaceae

28. Cocos nucifera L. Arecaceae 33

29. Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott Araceae

30. Commelina erecta L. Commelinaceae

31. Costus speciosus (Koenig) J.E. Smith Costaceae

32. Crassocephalum crepidioides (Benth.) S. Moore Asteraceae

33. Cyanotis cristata (L.) D. Don Cyperaceae

34. Cyperus diffusus Vahl, Enum. Cyperaceae

35. Cyperus maderaspatanus Willd. Cyperaceae

36. Cyperus malaccensis Lam. Cyperaceae

37. Desmodium zonatum Miq. Fabaceae

38. Dicranopteris linearis (Burm.f.) Underwood Gleicheniaceae

39. Drymoglossum heterophyllum (L.) Trimen Polypodiaceae

40. Elephantopus scaber L. Asteraceae

41. Euphorbia heterophylla L. Euphorbiaceae

42. Ficus hispida L. f. Moraceae

43. Helicteres isora L. Sterculiaceae

44. Heliotropium indicum L. Boraginaceae

45. Hemidesmus indicus (L.) R. Br. Periplocaceae

46. Hemionitis arifolia (Burm.) T. Moore Hemionitidaceae

47. Hibiscus lunariifolius Willd. Malvaceae

48. Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Malvaceae

49. Hypochoeris glabra L. Asteraceae

50. Ichnocarpus frutescens (L.) R. Br. Apocyanaceae

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52. Ixora coccinea L. Rubiaceae

53. Justicia adhatoda L. Acanthaceae

54. Knoxia sumatrensis (Retz.) DC. Rubiaceae

55. Kyllinga bulbosa P. Beauv. Cyperaceae

56. Leea guineensis G. Don Leeaceae

57. Leea indica (Burm. f.) Merr. Leeaceae

58. Leucas aspera (Willd.) Link, Enum. Lamiaceae

59. Lindsea ensifolia Sw. Lindsaeaceae

60. Macaranga peltata (Roxb.) Muell.-Arg. Euphorbiaceae 14

61. Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae 2

62. Manihot esculenta Crantz. Euphorbiaceae

63. Maranta arundinacea L. Marantaceae

64. Mimosa pudica L. Fabaceae

65. Mitracarpus hirtus (L.) DC. Rubiaceae

66. Mucuna bracteata DC. ex Kurz Fabaceae

67. Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. Rutaceae

68. Nephrolepis multiflora (Roxb.) Jarret Oleandraceae

69. Ophiorrhiza mungos L. Rubiaceae

70. Parasopubia delphiniifolia (L.) H.-P. Hofm. & Eb. Fisch. Schrophulariaceae

71. Paspalum scrobiculatum L. Poaceae

72. Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin. Poaceae

73. Phyllanthus rheedei Wight Euphorbiaceae

74. Phyllanthus virgatus G. Forst. Euphorbiaceae

75. Piper nigrum L. Piperaceae

76. Pityrogramma calomelanos (L.) Link Hemionitidaceae

77. Psidium guajava L. Myrtaceae

78. Pterygota alata (Roxb.) R. Br. Sterculiaceae

79. Racosperma auriculiforme ( Benth. ) Pedley Fabaceae 23

80. Scoparia dulcis L. Schrophulariaceae

81. Swietenia macrophylla King in Hook. Meliaceae 52

82. Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn. Asteraceae

83. Tamarindus indica L. Fabaceae 3




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84. Tectona grandis L. f. Verbenaceae 11

85. Trema orientalis (L.) Blume, Mus. Ulmaceae

86. Urena lobata L. ssp. sinuata (L.) Borss. Malvaceae

87. Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less. Asteraceae

88. Wedelia trilobata (L.) A. S. Hitchc. Asteraceae

89. Xenostegia tridentata (L.) Austin & Staples Convolvulaceae

90. Zingiber officinale Rosc. Zingiberaceae

91. Ziziphus oenoplia (L.) Mill. Rhamnaceae

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FLORAL SPECIES OBSERVED




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4.4.5.2 FAUNAL ASPECTS

VERTEBRATES

MAMMALS

Sr. No Common name Scientific name

1 Squirrels Funambulus palmarum

AVES (BIRDS)

Sr . No Common name Scientific name

1 Common crow Corvus splendens

2 Myna Acridotheres tristis

3 Balikakka (Large-billed Crow) Corvus macrorhynchos

4 Black Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis macrocercus

REPTILES


1 Rat snake Zamenis sp

2 lizard Calotes versicolor

3 Common skink Mabuya carinata

AMBHIBIANS


1 Toad Bufo sp.

INVERTEBRATES


1 Termites Odontotermes sp.

2 Millipede Phyllogonostreptus sp

3 Scorpion Lychas sp.

4 Spider Tetragnatha sp.

INSECTS

Common Name Scientific Name

ANTS




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1. Black carpenter ant. Camponotus sp1, & sp2

2. Weaver ant. Oecophylla smaragdina

3. Yellow crazy ant. Anoplolepis longipes

4. The Arboreal Bicolored Ant. Tetraponera rufonigra

5. Shield ants. Meranoplus bicolor

6. Queenless ant. Diacamma sp.

7. Short –legged Hunchback Ant Myrmicaria brunnea

Dragonfly - Blue Marsh Hawk Orthetrum glaucaum

Damselfly Euphae cardinalis

house fly Musca domestica

Digger wasp Sphex sp.

True honey bee Apis dorsata

Grass hopper Chorthippus sp.

Mole Cricket Meconema sp.

Praying mantis Humbertiella sp.

BUTTERFLIES

1. Common sailor Neptis hylas

2. Common crow Euploea core

3. Common Pierrot Castalius rosimon

4. Slate Flash Rapala manea

5. Blue Tiger Tirumala limniace

6. Common Four-ring Ypthima huebneri

7. Common grass yellow Eurema hecabe

8. Gladeye bush brown Mycalesis patnia

9. Common mime Papilio clytia

10. Common Four-ring Ypthima huebneri

11. Moth Amata sp




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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FAUNAL SPECIES OBSERVED




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4.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

4.5.1 Introduction

To identify the needs of the nearby community to the project site, a community need

assessment study was carried out in Aruvikkara Gram Panchayat during second week of

December 2014. The main purpose of the study was to assist the project proponent in

delivering their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). As per the guidelines of Company’s

Act (Amendment) 2013, the study was mainly focused on the following areas.

1. Endorsement for Education

2. Development of Infrastructure Facilities

3. Aid for Defenseless

4.5.2 Approach adopted

To conduct the study, primary and secondary data were used. Primary Data: Stake

holder interviews, unstructured interview, field observation, and telephonic survey.

Secondary data: Yearly Project Document and Development Charter of the Panchayat.

4.5.3 Stake Holders

As part of study the Socio Economic expert conducted interviews with different

stakeholders of the Panchayat. The details of stake holders are given below.

Sl. No Name Designation Ph. No

01 Jayakumari S Vice President, Gram Panchayat 9526741640

02 Kumari Sobhana HM, Govt. HSS Aruvikkara 9526314764

03 Jaya C K Teacher, Govt. HSS Aruvikkara 9744345908

04 Adarsh P JHI, PHC Aruvikkara 9847202383

05 R Thankamani Anganwadi worker, Mailam 9744039613

06 Mini K P Angnawadi worker, Cheriyakonni 8547089871

07 Sr. Lilly Asst. Superior, Old age Home, Cheriyakonni 0472 22889392

4.5.4 Aruvikkara Gram Panchayat

Aruvikkara is a beautiful landscape with many hills, ponds and rivers. Karamanayar

and killiyar rivers are flowing along in the Gram Panchayat, which are the main water source

of Thiruvannathapuram district. There is a dam in Aruvikkara Panchayat for drinking water

supply to the urban areas of the district. G V Raja sports School, Azhikode Cooperative

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4.5.5 Panchayat at a glance

Name of the Panchayat Aruvikkara Gram Panchayat

Geographical area 21.86 Sq.Km

Total ward 20

Block Nedumangadu

Village Aruvikkara

District Thiruvananthapuram

Boundary North – Vallanadu Gram panchayat and Neddumangadu Municipality

South – Vilappisala Gram Panchayat and Thiruvananathapuram

corporation

East - Vilappisala Gram Panchayat

West – Karakulam Gram Panchayat

4.5.6 Demography

Total Population 32,884

Male 16,075

Female 16,809

Total SC Population 2,352

Male 1,134

Female 1,218

Total S T Population 11

Male 05

Female 06

4.5.7 Transport

Vellanadu – Aruvikkara is the main road in the Gram Panchayat There is many bus

conduct service along this road. Kalathukal – Palamukku is the nearest road to the project

site, the number of buses conducting service along this road is low. The most of the roads in

the Panchayat is too pathetic. This is mainly because of water pipeline under the roads.

Therefore it is very difficult to travel along the roads in the Gram Panchayat.

4.5.8 Lively hood

Most of the population in the Panchayat is peasants and daily wage labours. The

daily wage labours are working in construction and agriculture field, quarries and bricks

making units. A portion of population is working in Govt. and semi Govt. departments. A

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families, the Panchayat distributed many goats, hen and cows to the families from BPL,

consequently many are in the field of animal husbandry.

4.5.9 Identified Corporate Social Responsibility

The Socio - Economic expert conducted need assessment study in Aruvikkara Gram

Panchayat and identified Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the project proponent.

The identified CSR activities are given below.

1. Endorsement for education

A. There is 1049 children are studying in Govt. H S School Aruvikkara. The project can

support the school to improve its facility for better training.

Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense

Science lab equipments 5,000 Non Recurring

Computers 25,000 x 2 50,000 Non Recurring

Well 50,000 Non Recurring

Water purifier 12,000 Non Recurring

Sports equipments 5,000 Non Recurring

Maintenance cost 5,000 Recurring

Total 1,27,000

B. The project can start a scholarship and sponsorship programme for children from

economically back ward families. The support will encourage children to pursue higher

education.


Scholarship for professional

Education

30,000 x 4 1,20,000 Recurring

School Kit (Bag, Uniform books

etc)

1,000 x 100 1,00,000 Recurring

Total 2,20,000

C. The anganwadi no. 86 at cheriyakonni is working in a rented building. The project can

support the anganwadi to purchase land to construct an own building.

Particulars Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense

To purchase land 2,00,000 Non Recurring

Total 2,00,000




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2. Development of Infrastructure facilities

A. The Infrastructure facility of Primary Health Center in the Panchayat is insufficient. To

build a room for Immunization of children, pain and palliative care unit and Community

Health, the project can support the Gram Panchayat.


To buildings 8,00,000 Non Recurring

Total 8,00,000

B. The project can provide crusher products to the Panchayat for the maintenance and the

construction of roads in the Panchayat.


To roads 2,00,000 Recurring

Total 2,00,000

3. Aid for defenseless

A. The health workers observed that the number of cancer victims is increasing in the

Panchayat. The project can conduct cancer detection camp in association with RCC

Trivandrum and Gram Panchayat. The project can also provide medical assistance to the

victims for the treatment.


Cancer detection camp 75,000 Recurring

treatment support 30,000 x 5 1,50,000 Recurring

Total 2,25,000

B. The project can provide medicines to 25 patients from economically back ward families.

To get this aid the patients need to collect a recommendation latter from Medical Officer of

PHC.


Medical aid 500 x 25 families x 12 months 1,50,000 Recurring

Total 1,50,000

C. There are no good houses for 559 families in the Panchayat. The project can support

deserving families to accomplish their houses and toilets.


To houses 50,000 x 2 1,00,000 Recurring




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To toilets 15,000 x 5 75,000 Recurring

Total 1,75,000

D. The project can support the old age home at cheriyakonni by providing food provisions

and medicines for the inmates.


To food provisions 40,000 Recurring

To medicines 20,000 Recurring

Total 60,000

4.5.10 Summary of the CSR Activities

The summary of the above activities are given below :-

Sl.

No

Areas of Intervention No. of

Intervention

Recurring

Expenses (in Rs.)

Non Recurring

Expenses (in Rs.)

01 Endorsement for Education 3 2,25,000 3,22,000

02 Development of

Infrastructure Facilities

2 2,00,000 8,00,000

03 Aid for defenseless 4 6,10,000 Nil

Total 9 10,35,000 11,22,000

4.6. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.6.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT

Parameter Potential

impacts

Mitigation Measures

Land

Environment.

Land use

change

Any mining activity may alter the land use pattern in the lease

area. In order to minimize the adverse affects, the following

suggestions have been made.

� 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 mine lease area.

� Green belt development along the boundary of the lease area.

� It is proposed to reclaim the pit area and this area will be

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possible means.

� Proper barricading and monitoring of the water stored area will

be taken up to prevent accidents (if any).

Soil

Environment

Soil erosion It is estimated that around 10,262 cu. m. of top soil will be

generated from the proposed pit, which will be properly stacked

and will be utilized for plantation over the reclaimed areas.

It is also estimated that around 5,131 cu. m. of OB is generated

which will be utilized in developing internal roads.

4.6.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Parameter Potential impacts Mitigation measures

Domestic waste

water, storm water

with siltation

Mining activities may cause adverse impacts due to discharge

of domestic waste water and siltation due to runoff/ storm

water. An impact due to soil erosion during monsoon period is

also significant in nature.

Some of the control measures adopted for controlling water

pollution are as follows:-

� 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 mine lease area.

� The storm water will be used for dust suppression,

greenbelt development, etc.

Domestic Sewage

� The sewage to a tune of 1.6 KLD generated from the mine

office will be diverted to the septic tank followed by soak pit.

Water

Environment

Crusher Unit

The storm water after treated in holding/ siltation pond will be

used for dust suppression in the Crusher unit. The effluent

generated from this unit carries lot of fine dust particles which

will be treated in sand filter followed by sedimentation tank and

the clear water will be recycled/ reused in the same process.




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4.6.3 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT

The following measures will be taken with respect to the prevailing site conditions:-

� Storm water drains with silt traps will be suitably constructed periphery of the pit area

to collect the run-off from the lease area and divert into the storm water pond within

the complex.

� All measures will be taken not to disturb the existing drainage pattern adjacent to the

other property.

� The storm water collected from the lease area will be utilized for Crusher unit as well

as for dust suppression on haul roads, plantation within the premises, etc.

The Surface layout plan showing the storm water drains are shown in Fig. 3.2.1.

4.6.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT

4.6.4.1 IMPACTS

Transportation

Movement of vehicles like dumpers, trucks, tankers etc. will also generate dust. The

transportation activities on unpaved area results in fugitive emissions to the tune of

1.261 kg/VkmT for PM10 and 0.126 kg/VkmT for PM2.5. (Calculation based on

USEPA- AP 42 series.).

Gaseous Emission rate due to transportation

CO 5.45 g/kWh

HC 0.78 g/kWh

NOx 5.0 g/kWh

4.6.4.2 MANAGEMENT

Parameter Potential impacts

Mitigation measures

Air Excavation,

Loading,

Transportation.

Mining activities will generate certain quantities of dust during drilling,

blasting, loading and transportation operations. The following measures will

be taken to mitigate the fugitive dust from different operations.

� Laying of haul road as per the standards, black topping of permanent

haul road and service road to avoid or eliminate air – borne dust.

� To avoid the dust generation from the drilling operations, wet drilling

method will be adopted.

� Drill machines will be equipped with dust collectors.

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blast holes.

� Controlled blasting techniques will be adopted.

� Watering of haul road and other road at regular intervals.

� Provision of dust filters/ mask to workers working at highly dust prone

and affected areas.

� Provision of green belt all along the periphery of the lease area.

� Periodical monitoring of ambient air quality in and around the lease area.

The extracted mineral will be transported from the quarry to the end

user by adopting following measures so as to minimize dust

emissions.

� In case of long transportation the trucks after loading will be covered with

tarpaulin sheets.

� Speed of the vehicles will be maintained within the prescribed limits.

� Trucks will not be over loaded and will be maintained to the body level.

Crusher Unit

The following measures are being taken to control the dust emissions:-

� The unit is based on latest green technology and the entire unit is

closed loop with proper control strategies

� The unit is well equipped with dust extraction system like bag filters at

all traverse points to control the dust emissions.

� Closed conveyor system with water sprinkling arrangements are

adopted in this unit

� Sufficient water is used to maintain the moisture content to control the

fugitive emissions throughout the system

4.6.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

4.6.5.1 IMPACTS

Drilling, blasting, compressors, plying of vehicles are the main sources of noise.

S. No. List of equipments Range dB (A)

1. Excavator 95-100

2. Hydraulic Jack Hammer 95 -100

3. Compressor 92-95

4. Trucks/ Tippers 84 -86




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The nearest house is located at 105 m., N from the proposed mine boundary and

predicted noise levels at different distances from the source is given below:-

Distance from the source Predicted noise levels without EMP, dB(A)

105 64

143 54

200 58

300 52.5

400 52

500 50

600 48.4

700 47.1

800 46

900 44.9

1000 44

4.6.5.2 MANAGEMENT

Parameter Potential impacts Mitigation measures

Noise

Environment

The sources of noise

contributing to

environment in this

mine and surrounding

area are mainly due

to drilling, blasting,

loading and

unloading of mineral

and movement of

trucks.

The major noise generating source from the proposed

activity is working machinery, drilling, blasting and plying of

vehicles. The following control measures are to be

undertaken to bring down the noise levels:-

� Proper maintenance of machinery, equipments and

improvement on design of machines.

� Use of personal protective devices i.e., earmuffs and

earplugs by workers, working in high noise areas.

� Creation of wide green belt of dense foliage between mine

areas and residential colonies.

� It is proposed that the proposed mine operates only ten

hours a day.

� 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.

� Planned noise monitoring at suitable locations in the plant

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4.6.6 GROUND VIBRATIONS

The only source of ground vibrations is due to blasting operations. Based on the

ground vibration studies made earlier proper care will be taken during blasting

operations.

4.6.6.1 BLASTING HAZARDS

Blasting in mining areas may give rise to ground vibrations. Fly rock is another

problem that deserves attention. Based on the ground vibration studies made earlier,

proper precautions will be taken during blasting operations for controlling the ground

vibrations. The management plan for addressing the various impacts due to blasting

operations is presented below.

4.6.6.2 Blast vibrations & control measures

Controlled blasting technique will be adopted in this project in order to reduce blast

vibrations. Further, charge per delay will be regulated to minimize blast vibrations.

Proper hook-up will be adopted while firing the drill holes. Moreover the experience

gained in other open cast mines would be gainfully utilized to limit the ground

vibration levels within the prescribed limit of 15 mm/sec (as per DGMS). In practice,

this is kept much less to about 10mm/sec.

In addition, the following guidelines will be adopted wherever required to check the

ground vibrations:-

� The maximum charge per delay will not be more than 10 kg so as to limit the PPV

values to 10mm/ sec. (As against the permissible 15 mm/ sec.).

� Optimum delay sequence and stem to column ratio will be maintained to minimize

the fly rock distance and ground vibration intensity.

� Basing on the distance of the nearest sensitive areas from the epicenter of the

blast, charge weight will be altered to meet the stipulated standards.

� Design of optimum blast hole geometry considering bench height, diameter of

hole, type of explosive, nature of rock, level of fragmentation required etc.

� Divide total charge/ blast in several parts so as to keep minimum explosive per

delay i.e. use of millisecond delay detonators & relays.

� Avoid concentration of explosive by using deck charging.

� Avoiding blasting in unfavorable weather conditions.

4.6.7 FLY ROCK CONTROL MEASURES

There are a large number of factors that influence fly rocks. Most important of these

factors are long explosive columns with little stemming at the mouth of the hole,

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surface blasting area, and strong wind. However, certain preventive measures will be

taken to minimize the risks arising from flying fragments. These are:-

� Marking of danger zone: - The area falling within 250 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.

4.6.8 AIR BLAST CONTROL MEASURES

The release of explosive energy through air and movement of fragmented rocks are

primary causes for noise and air over pressure during blasting.

Adoption of 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. The measures suggested are:-

� Avoiding overcharging of blast holes

� Adequate stemming

� Maintaining proper inter-hole & inter-row delays.

4.6.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT/ LAND RECLAMATION

About 10,262 cu. m. of top soil is estimated from the pit of the proposed mine. Other than

top soil, about 5,131 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life.





plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump to 5 to 6

meters in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil

erosion and infertility by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary

storage.


About 5,131 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life. This waste

will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be reutilized

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(iii) End Land Use Plan

The total land required for the proposed mine is 2.5656 ha. As a result of phase wise

working 2.5656 ha. of the pit area will be reclaimed & plantation will be done at the end

of mining operation leaving of no void.

At the mine closure stage the end land use status will be as shown hereunder :-

Sr. No. Description Area (Ha.)

1 Reclaimed area 2.5656

2 Void Nil

3 Drainage / Pond Nil

4. Undisturbed / safety zone Nil

Total 2.5656

4.7 MINE CLOSURE PLAN

Various works that are to be taken up under the mine closure plan includes:-

(i) Revegetation

It is proposed to develop green belt to 100% which includes areas like all along

the mine lease boundary (7.5 m width), all along the periphery and the reclaimed

area.

Grass and bushes will be planted in areas prone to erosion especially at the foot

of the hill. Other areas will be fertilized 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. Vegetation will be self-sufficient after planting

and require no fertilization or maintenance.

(ii) Buildings and Surface Infrastructure

a. Administrative Buildings, Rest Room and Toilets

These structures may be utilized for the expansion project as the life of the mine is

much more than the present lease period.

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

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c. Surface Equipment and Heavy Machinery

No heavy and surface equipment are proposed in this project. Open cast semi-

mechanized method is used in this case. The equipments and small machinery if

used will be taken out of the premises.

d. Hazardous substances

The hazardous materials and explosives will be totally evacuated from the mine

site and the site will cleared of any such materials and substances.

(iii) Water Resource Management

Prior to the commissioning of the project area the water run-off used to flow

naturally and used to join the nearby drainage nallahs/ streams. It is proposed to

collect and hold this runoff/ storm water from the lease area including own

property and use it for various purposes within the lease area. The grounding of

the project will not be causing any alteration to the drainage pattern of the area.

The quality of the water will be maintained in compliance with the general effluent

standards / drinking water standards.

(iv) 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.

(v)Submission of detailed Mine Closure Plan

The detailed mine de-commissioning plan will be made on the above-mentioned

principles, before the closure which will be submitted for approval. This plan will

also provide the fund provision for the mine closure plan.

4.8 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.8.1 FALL OF SIDES

• Flatter slopes angles are adopted where occurrences of loose earth are encountered.

• No disaster like land slide, flood or inundation or fire is anticipated in this case.

• Unmanageable heights are not created.

• Loose rocks are properly dressed.

• Nature and structure of the rocks are properly studied for their slips.

• The faces will slope at 70°.

• The hanging wall, footwall, and mineralized zone are competent to stand safely for long

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4.8.2 STORAGE AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES

• Proper and safe storage of explosives in approved and Licensed 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

Magazine area and checking authorized persons to prevent carrying of match

box, lights, mobile phones, cigarette or Beedi, etc.

• 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.

• 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. However, in this project

the mining operations are proposed to be carried out in day times.

4.8.3 STORAGE OF OIL AND FUEL

• 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.

4.8.4 WATER

• Due care will be taken to provide channel all around the foot of the hill to collect

run off and also to avoid soil erosion.

• There is no danger of flood or inundation as the proposed working is above the

normal ground level. The area is not susceptible to floods.

4.8.5 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

During construction phase, proper measures will be taken to ensure safety at heights.

In some cases, fencing/ railings will be provided at construction openings to prevent

physical injuries and fall of construction people.

In order to handle disaster/ emergency situations, an organizational chart entrusting

responsibility to various project personnel will be prepared with their specific roles

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The possible composition of the management team shall be:-

1. Mines Manager

2. Section In-charge

3. Site Controller

4. Incident Controller

5. Personnel/Administrative Manager

6. Communication Officer

7. Fire and Security Officer

8. Transport Coordinator

9. Medical Coordinator

10. Media Representatives

11. Communication Coordinator

4.8.5.1 INFRASTRUCTURE

Following infrastructure and operational system will be provided to meet any

emergencies.

EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM

This will be situated in an area away from the places of fire and will be provided

with the following facilities:-

a. Master plan of the mines.

b. First aid boxes.

c. Gas masks.

d. Telephone line with STD facility.

e. Loud hailers.

f. Emergency lighting system.

g. Stretchers.

h. Transport facility.

i. Emergency control room will function as control base.

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

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COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Different types of alarms to differentiate types of emergencies will be provided.

Alarms will be followed by an announcement over Public Address System. In case of

failure of alarm system, communication will be by telephone operator who will make

announcement in industrial complex through Public Address System which should be

installed. Walkie-talkie and paging systems, using predetermined codes of

communication, are very useful during emergency. If everything fails, a messenger

will be used for sending the information.

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 releases, etc. For promptness and efficiency, the

premises/storage sites may be divided into number of zones, which should be clearly

marked on the site plan.

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 installed.

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

The fire protection system for the proposed mine will consist of,

a. Hydrant system for all the areas of the mine.

b. Portable hand appliances of suitable types/ capacities for extinguishing small

fires in selected areas of the mine/storage areas.

4.8.6 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 equipments like respirators, ear plug, noise muff, helmet 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 drinking water will be done.

� Education & training will be provided to the workforce about facilities, protective

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� Display board will be provided showing the hazards associated and recommended

precautionary measures.

Medical Surveillance

Following are the proposed Medical Surveillance will be conducted for all employees:-

� Pre-employment medical check-up.

* Pulmonary Function Test

* Complete Physical Examination

* Blood Test

* Urine Test

* Chest X ray

� Once in Six months medical check-up of each employee.

� Form 27A Fitness Certificate will be obtained every year from certified surgeon.

� Form 17 Health Register of each employee will be obtained every year from

certified surgeon.

� Individual medical record will be maintained.

4.8.6.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Occupational health needs attention both during construction and operation phases.

However, the problem varies both in magnitude and variety in the above phases.

Construction

The occupational health problems envisaged at this stage can mainly be due to

constructional accident and noise. To overcome these hazards, in addition to

arrangements to reduce it within TLV's, necessary protective equipments will also be

supplied to workers.

Operation and Maintenance

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 equipments will be given to all the workers. The working

personnel will be given the following appropriate personnel protective equipments.

� Industrial Safety Helmet;

� Crash Helmets;

� Face shield with replacement acrylic vision;

� Zero power plain goggles with cut type filters on both ends;

� Zero power goggles with cut type filters on both sides and blue color glasses;

� Welders equipment for eye and face protection;

� Cylindrical type earplug;

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� Dust mask;

� Self contained breathing apparatus;

� Leather apron;

� Safety belt/line man's safety belt;

� Leather hand gloves;

� Asbestos hand gloves;

� Acid/ Alkali proof rubberized hand gloves;

� Canvas cum leather hand gloves with leather palm;

� Lead hand glove;

� Electrically tested electrical resistance hand gloves; and

� Industrial safety shoes with steel toe.

Full-fledged hospital facilities will be available round the clock for attending emergency arising

out of accidents, if any. 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.

4.8.6.2 SAFETY PLAN

Safety of both men and materials during construction and 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 with the following regulations:-

• To allocate sufficient resources to maintain safe and healthy conditions of work;

• To take steps to ensure that all known safety factors are taken into account in the

construction, operation and maintenance of men, machinery and equipment;

• To ensure that adequate safety instructions are given to all employees;

• To provide wherever necessary protective equipment, safety appliances and

clothing and to ensure their proper use;

• To inform employees about materials, equipment or processes used in their work

which are known to be potentially hazardous to health or safety;

• To keep all operations and methods of work under regular review for making

necessary changes from the point of view of safety in the light of experience and

upto date knowledge;

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• To provide appropriate instruction, training, retraining and supervision to

employees in health and safety, first aid and to ensure that adequate publicity is

given to these matters;

• To ensure proper implementation of fire prevention methods and an appropriate fire

fighting service together with training facilities for personnel involved in this service;

• To organize collection, analysis and presentation of data on accident, sickness

and incident involving people injury or injury to health with a view to taking

corrective, remedial and preventive action;

• To promote through the established machinery, joint consultation in health and

safety matters to ensure effective participation by all employees;

• To publish/notify regulations, instructions and notices in the common language of

employees;

• To prepare separate safety rules for each type of occupation/processes involved

in at site; and

• To ensure regular safety inspection by a competent person at suitable intervals of

all buildings, equipments, work places and operations.

4.8.6.3 SAFETY ORGANIZATION

Construction and Erection Phase

A qualified and experienced safety officer shall be appointed. The responsibilities of

the safety officer include identification of the hazardous conditions and unsafe acts of

workers and advice on corrective actions, conduct safety audit, organize training

programs and provide professional expert advice on various issues related to

occupational safety and health. He is also responsible to ensure compliance of Safety

Rules/ Statutory Provisions.

Operation and Maintenance Phase

When the construction is completed the posting of safety officers shall be in

accordance with the requirement of Factories Act / DGMS and their duties and

responsibilities will be as defined thereof.

4.8.6.4 SAFETY CIRCLE

In order to fully develop the capabilities of the employees in identification of

hazardous processes and improving safety and health, safety circles would be

constituted in each area of work. The circle would consist of 3-5 employees from that

area. The circle normally will meet for about an hour every week.

4.8.6.5 SAFETY TRAINING

A full-fledged training center will be set up at the plant. Safety training will be provided

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Safety Institutions and Universities. In addition to regular employees, limited

contractor labors will also be provided safety training. To create safety awareness

safety films will be shown to workers and leaflets will be distributed. Some

precautions and remedial measures proposed to be adopted to prevent fires are:-

� Spread of fire in horizontal direction would be checked by providing fire stops;

� Reliable and dependable type of fire detection system with proper zoning and

interlocks for alarms are effective protection methods;

� Housekeeping of high standard helps in eliminating the causes of fire and

regular fire watching system strengthens fire prevention and fire fighting; and

� Proper fire watching by all concerned would be ensured.

4.8.6.6 HEALTH AND 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.

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION

ETC.) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING/ DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

CLASSIFICATION.

The mining will be done by open cast semi-mechanized method of mining. The bench

height and width will be maintained 5 m. Excavated material is transported to the crusher

within the complex for further processing. The proposed mine will produce with the

capacity of 1,00,000 MTA. It will be used for construction purposes. Mineral will be

transported by trucks / tippers to final consumers.

5.2 LAND USE PLANNING (BREAKUP ALONG WITH GREEN BELT ETC.)

5.2.1 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT/ ECO-RESTORATION

The year wise programme of eco-restoration for the life of mine, about 2,500 trees

will be planted in an area of 2.5656 ha.

Biological reclamation / ecological restoration for the mined area by plantation of the

species as per the time schedule suggested below: -

First Six months -- Herbs & grass

Next Six months -- Shrubs

Next Six months onwards -- Trees

Selection of species is based on High Dust Capturing, Soil Holding Capacity, ground

water recharge capacity etc. More focus is given for medicinal plants.




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HERBS (4 Species)

SHRUBS (6 Species)

CLIMEBERS (2 Species)

TREES (8 Species)

Colocasia esulenta (Chembu)

(Domestic use)

Helianthus annus (Sooryakanthi) (Flowering)

Tinospora cordifolia (Chittamruthu) (Medicinal)

Adenanthera pavonina (Manchadai) (Medicinal)

Indigofera tinctoria (Neelayamari)

(Medicinal, Perenial)

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Paarijatham) (Flowering)

Ipomoea nil (Thaliyari) (Flowering)

Melia azedarach (Valiyaveppu) (Medicinal)

Eryngium foetidum (African-malli ) (Medicinal)

Murraya koenigii (Kariveppila)

(Domestic Use)

Terminalia bellirica (Thanni)

(Medicinal)

Rauvolfia serpentine (Sarpagandhi) (Flowering)

Lantana camara (Kongini) (Flowering)

Plumeria obtuse (Vellachampakam)

(Flowering)

Lagerstroemia indica (Tindiyam) (Flowering)

Alstonia scholaris (Pala)

(Flowering)

Ocimum tenuiiflorum (Thulasi) (Medicinal)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottle Brush) (Flowering)

Syzygium cumini Njaval

(Medicinal & Fruit bearing)

Averrhoa bilimbi (Irumbampuli) (Fruit bearing)

5.2.2 Compensatory Mass Plantation Programme

An area equivalent to about 16% of the area proposed for quarrying is reserved in the

area owned by the project proponent outside the proposed quarry for compensatory

mass plantation. In the instant case, it is proposed to have compensatory mass

plantation in an area of 0.40 ha. The area selected is such that there is enough depth of

top soil and overburden and the quarrying in this area is not proposed in future.

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

A centralized environmental monitoring cell will be established for monitoring of

important and crucial environmental parameters which are of immense importance to

assess the status of environment during construction and mine operations.

The following routine monitoring programme as detailed below shall be implemented

at site. Besides to this monitoring, the compliances to all environmental clearance

conditions and consents from KSPCB / MoE&F will be monitored and reported

periodically.




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Sr.

No.

Potential

Impact

Action to be Followed Parameters for

Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

Location

Ambient air quality within

the premises of the

proposed unit and nearby

habitations to be

monitored.

PM10, PM2.5, SO2,

NOx and CO.

Once in a year Atleast one

location at site

and nearest

habitation

Exhaust from vehicles to

be minimized by use of

fuel efficient vehicles and

well maintained vehicles

having PUC certificate.

Vehicle logs to be

maintained

-

1. Air Emissions

Vehicle trips to be

minimized to the extent

possible

Vehicle logs Daily records Main gate

Noise generated from

various mining operation

like drilling/blasting/

vehicular to be optimized

and monitored

Spot Noise Level

recording;

Leq(day), Leq(dn)

Once in a year Noise

measurements

at site and

nearby

habitations

2. Noise

Generation of vehicular

noise

Maintain records of

vehicles

Periodic during

operation phase

-

3. Wastewater

Discharge

No untreated discharge to

be made to surface water,

groundwater or soil.

No discharge

hoses in vicinity of

watercourses.

Periodic during

operation phase

-

4. Drainage and

effluent

Management

Ensure drainage system

and specific design

measures are working

effectively.

Design to incorporate

existing drainage pattern

and avoid disturbing the

same.

Visual inspection

of drainage and

records thereof

Periodic during

operation phase

-

5. Water Quality

and Water

Monitoring used water

quality & groundwater

Comprehensive

monitoring as per

Periodic during

operation phase

Three locations

surrounding




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Sr.

No.

Potential

Impact

Action to be Followed Parameters for

Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

Location

Levels quality and levels IS 10500

Groundwater level

bgl

mine site

6. Energy Usage Energy usage for air-

conditioning and other

activities to be minimized

Conduct annual energy

audit for the buildings

Energy audit report Annual audits and

periodic checks

during operational

phase

-

7. 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

--

8. Maintenance

of flora and

fauna

Vegetation, greenbelt /

green cover development

No. of plants,

species

Periodic during

operation phase

-

9. Waste

Management

Implement waste

management plan that

identifies and

characterizes every waste

arising associated with

proposed activities and

which identifies the

procedures for collection,

handling & disposal of

each waste arising.

Records of solid

waste generation,

treatment and

disposal

Periodic during

operation phase

--

10. Soil quality Maintenance of good soil

quality

Physio-chemical

parameters and

metals.

Periodical

monitoring

Plantation areas

11. Health Employees and migrant

labour health check ups

All relevant

parameters

including HIV

Regular check

ups

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5.4 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL)

The mine site has its own approach road and well connected to the nearest highway.

S.H. -2 (Tr ivandrum-Senkotta Road), is situated at a distance of 5 km., towards west

side from the mine site which will help in communicating workers and transportation of

mineral. Trivandruam Central Railway Station is situated at 17 km towards south west

from the mine site.

On the basis of the preliminary site visit, the infrastructure demand in the nearby villages

will be assessed on the basis of need and priority. Job opportunities are limited and

newer avenues of skill development for income generation are required.

5.5 AMENITIES/ FACILITIES

Following facilities are provided for the smooth working of the mine:-

� Mine office

� First aid room

� Store facility

� Toilet facility: The toilets facility already provided

� Drinking water facilities: Potable water are provided

� Rest shelters: Rest shelter room is provided to take lunch and rest for the workers.

6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA)

The area is very well connected by road network to the mine, district headquarter etc.

The area is self sufficient to cater the needs of the project. Hence, no infrastructure is

proposed.

6.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA)

As the local person will be given employment, no permanent residential area/ housing is

proposed only labour sheds are provided.

6.3 GREEN BELT

The same has been given in the above Section 5.2.1.

6.4 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The same has been given in the above Section 4.5

6.5 CONNECTIVITY (TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ROAD / RAIL / METRO /

WATER WAYS ETC.)

Given in the above Section 4.1.




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6.6 DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE AND SUPPLY OF WATER)

The water required will be sourced from the storm water reservoir. However, the

drinking water to a tune of 2 KLD will be sourced from the open well which will be

purified in mini RO plant. The detailed water balance diagram is given in the above

Section 3.8.1.

6.7 SEWERAGE SYSTEM

The sewage to a tune of 1.6 KLD generated from the mine office will be diverted to the

septic tank followed by soak pit.

6.8 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

There will be no industrial waste generation due to proposed project.

6.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The same has been given in the above Section 4.6.9.

6.10 POWER REQUIREMENT AND SUPPLY / SOURCE

The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by

Diesel Engine.

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)

7.1 POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/ STATE) IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS INCLUDING HOME OUSTEES, LAND OUSTEES AND LANDLESS LABOUR (A BRIEF OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN) Since, it is an existing quarry and there is no habitation in the lease area, therefore

rehabilitation & resettlement plan is not required / applicable.

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES

8.1 LIKELY DATE OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF

COMPLETION (TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN).

The project will commence once Environmental Clearance and other necessary

approvals will be obtained from the concern departments.

Table : Expected Time Schedule for the Project

Time Schedule (in month)* S. No. Particulars

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Remark If any

1. Environmental Clearance

2. Consent To Establish Project Establishment Period

3. Consent To Operate Production Start Period

*Time line may vary; subjected to rules & regulation / & other unforeseen circumstances




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8.2 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC

VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT

The proposed project cost will be Rs. 3.89 Crores.

Estimated Project Cost and Economic Viability

S. No. Particulars Details

1. Estimated Project Cost (Fixed cost) Rs. 3.89 Cr. (including operational cost)

2. Plant & Machinery On Hired Basis

3. Vehicles On Hired Basis

4. Furniture & Fixture & office equipments Nil (project is existing hence all necessary are available)

5. Cost of Production Rs. 90 – 100 / ton

6. Masonry Stone Market Price Rs. 150 – 200 per ton

Expenditure Proposed for Environmental protection activities:-

It is proposed to invest an amount of Rs. 9.0 Lacs per annum towards environmental

action plan and the details of the same are given below:-

S. No. Description of item Recurring cost (in lac)

1 Air Pollution Control - Water sprinkling 2.0

2 Water Pollution Control 1.0

3 Environmental Monitoring and Management 5.0

4 Green belt Development 1.00

Total 9.0

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

9.1 FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE

BENEFITS TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE INCLUDING TRIBAL POPULATION, IF ANY, IN

THE AREA

No tribal population is residing in the study area. There will be social benefits from the

mining operations. The core benefit of the proposed expansion is the availability of

Masonry stone in construction industries. A detailed study on social status of the project

site surroundings & need base study on proposed CSR activities were carried out and

the details are already discussed in the above Section 4.5.




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10.0 CONCLUSION

It is predicted that socio-economic impact due to this project will positively increase

the chance of more employment opportunities for local inhabitants. There are no

Resettlement and Rehabilitation issues involved in this project. The project

infrastructures will be of use to people of the area. The revenue of the State Govt. will

be definitely increasing due to the proposed activity. The entire project area is devoid

of any endangered flora and fauna. It is proposed to reclaim the land and develop

green cover for eco-restoration with native species to a maximum possible

extent. Thus the proposed project is not likely to affect the environment or adjacent

ecosystem adversely.

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1

MINING PLAN FOR

“STONE QUARRY MINING PROJECT”

(Submitted under Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1967)

Minor Mineral

Village :- Aruvikkara Tehsil :- Nedumangad

District :- Trivandrum

State :- Kerala

Survey No. :- 336/2, 343/8 pt., 344/9 pt., 344/9-37,

344/10, 344/26, 344/27, 344/28.

Lease area :- 2.5656 Hectares

Working proposed :- Semi-mechanized open-cast

LAND :- Private Own Land

LESSEE

Mr. V. Somasekharan Nair, Proprietor M/s BLUE STAR INDUSTRIES, Cheriyakonni P.O., Vattiyoorkavu,

Trivandrum, Kerala-695013. Ph. 0472-2888549. Mobile No. 9995401032.


PREPARED BY

MUKESH SUROLIYA RQP/AJM/321/2010/A

5A/6, Vijay Bari, Dher Ka Balaji, Sikar Road, Jaipur-302023. Mob. No. 9269028299

E-mail id:[email protected]

ANNEXURE No. 1

2

-: CERTIFICATE: -

This is to certify that the all provisions of Statutory Rules, Regulations,

Orders made by the Central Government, Statutory Organizations,

Courts, etc. have been observed in the Mining Plan of Stone Quarry

lease area (lease area 2.5656 hect.) in favor of M/s BLUE STAR

INDUSTRIES of Kerala State and wherever specific permission are

required the lessee will approach the concerned authorities of

Department of Mines & Geology, Kerala.

Place : Trivandrum (Mukesh Suroliya) Date : 01-01-2015 RQP/AJM/321/2010/A

-: UNDER TAKING: -

I undertake that all the measures proposed in this Mining Plan will be

implemented in a time bound manner as proposed.

Date : 01-01-2015 M/s BLUE STAR INDUSTRIES

Place : Trivandrum (Lessee)

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-: INDEX: -

S. No. CONTENTS PAGE No.

Introduction 4

1 General 5

2 Location & Accessibility 6

3 Geology, Exploration & Reserves 8

4 Mining 13

5 Blasting 16

6 Mines Drainage 18

7 Stacking of Mineral rejects and Disposal of waste 19

8 Use of Mineral 20

9 Site Services & Employment Potential 21

10 Mineral Beneficiation 22

11 Environment Management Plan 23

-: LIST OF PLATES:-

CONTENTS SCALE PLATE NO.

Location Plan -- 1

Surface Plan cum Geological Plan & Section 1:1,000 2

Development Plan & Section (I-III Year) 1:1,000 3

Conceptual Plan & Section 1:1,000 4

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MINING PLAN

STONE QUARRY MINE

INTRODUCTION

This Mine plan is prepared for the existing lease area of stone mine is situated at Survey Nos.

336/2, 343/8 pt., 344/9 pt., 344/9-37, 344/10, 344/26, 344/27, 344/28, Village & Panchayat

Aruvikkara, Nedumangad Taluk, Trivandrum District, Kerala in an area of 2.5656 hectares in

favor of M/s Blue Star Industries.

As per Kerala Minor Minerals Concession Rules, 1967 approved mining plan is not necessary

for getting the mines permit. However the Mining Plan duly certified by RQP as per the

requirement of Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1967, the mining plan is prepared at

the request of the lessee.

The information and data collection for preparing this mining plan has been taken from the

field visit, complete survey of lease area and during base line data collection for preparation of

EMP.

The lease area is a private own land and comprises Survey Nos. 336/2, 343/8 pt., 344/9 pt.,

344/9-37, 344/10, 344/26, 344/27, 344/28. The applicant want to submit the application Form-

1 and PFR (Pre-feasibility Report) to Ministry of Environment Forests & Climate Change to

getting Environmental Clearance.

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CHAPTER - 1

1.0 GENERAL

S. No. Particulars

1. General

Name of the Lessee M/s Blue Star Industries

Address M/s Blue Star Industries, Cheriyakonni P.O., Vattiyoorkavu, Trivandrum, Kerala-695013

District Trivandrum

(a)

State Kerala

b. Status of the Lessee Proprietor

c. Mineral which are Occurring in the area and which the Lessee intends to mine

Stone Quarry (Minor Minerals)

d. Period for which the Quarry lease is granted / renewed/proposed to be applied

10 years

Name of the RQP preparing the mining plan

Name Mukesh Suroliya

Address 5A/6,Vajay Bari, Dhar Ka Balaji, Jaipur-23

Phone 09269028299

E-mail [email protected]

Registration No. RQP/AJM/321/2010/A

Date of grant 29.09.2010

e.

Valid Up to 28.09.2020

NAME OF THE PROSPECTION AGENCY:-

The lease area has been prospected by the Geological Survey of India and Dept. of

Mines & Geology Government of Kerala and based on the deposits available, the area

was granted for quarry lease for the extraction of masonry stone.

Part of the proposed land is existing quarry in the lease area for extracted the masonry

stone and small pits were developed in the lease area. No other agency was

prospected the area.

The RQP carried out a topographical survey and other field work. On the above survey

and field observations, a surface cum geological plan were prepared and annexed as

Plate No. 2 respectively.

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CHAPTER – 2

2. LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY

a) DETAILS OF AREA (WITH LOCATION MAP):

The location map of the lease area has been given in Plate No. 1.

The details of the land covered in the lease area are below:

1- District : Trivandrum

2- State : Kerala

3- Taluka : Nedumangad

4- Village : Aruvikkara

Survey no. : 336/2, 343/8 pt., 344/9 pt., 344/9-37, 344/10,

344/26, 344/27, 344/28,

5- Lease area : 2.5656 hectares

6- Whether the area is recorded to be in forest : No

7- Ownership/occupancy : Private owned land

8- Existence of public road/ railway line, if any nearby and approximate distance:

is as under :-

INFRASTRUCTURE

Following infrastructure facilities are available in lease area:-

Distance Direction Sr. No. Name

(From Lease Boundary)

Nearest Railway Station

1 Trivandrum Centra 17 km. SW

Nearest Airport

2 Trivandrum International Airport 20 km. SW

Nearest Highway

3 S.H.-2 (Trivandrum-Senkotta Road), 5 km., W

BASIC AMENITIES

A) Power

There is an electric supply line passing in the village. The power connection for office

use is available at the site.

B) Communication Facilities

The nearest telephone facility available is at Aruvikkara which is about 4 km. Mobile is

available everywhere.

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C) Nearest Hospital and Dispensary

The nearest dispensary is available of Govt. Hospital, Vellanad, which is 3 km.

towards NE side from the mine site.

D) Educational Facility

The nearest educational facility is available of Mylam GVR Sports School which is at

about 3 km. towards NW from the mine site.

E) Water

The total water requirement is about 17 KLD in which 2 KLD is for domestic which

would be sourced from open well, 13 KLD for dust suppression system in mine as well

as ancillary unit (Crusher Unit) and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and will be sourced

from storm water pond.

a. The geographical location of the mine with respect to the pillar boundary of the

lease area is given below:-

Latitude (N) 08033’18.07” to 08033’09.85”

Longitude (E) 77001’44.99” to 77001’38.81”

b. Land use pattern:

S. No. Particulars Present Area (in Ha.)

1. Pits 0.91

2. Road 0.18

3. Drainage / Pond 0.03

4. Un-worked Area 1.3756

5. Infrastructure / building 0.07

Total 2.5656

b) General location and vicinity map: The general location and vicinity map showing

site and surrounding of the area has been shown in Plate No. 1.

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PARTA

CHAPTER-3

3.0 GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION

3.1 TOPOGRAPHY




terrain. The highest elevation of the lease area is 120 m. MSL and lowest is 90 m

MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock. No habitants are located in the lease area. Old

pits lies in the lease area are marked on surface plan.

3.2 REGIONAL GEOLOGY

The area is formed of the Archaean metamorphics comprising charnockites, garnet-

sillimanite gneiss (Khondalite), quartzo-felspathic gneiss, quartzite, Calc-granulite,

garnetiferous-quartzo-felspathic granulose gneiss (leptynite), garnet-biotite gneiss with

its associated migmatites, and pyroxene granulite. These gneissic rocks are traversed

by quartz and pegmatite veins and by later dolerite dykes. The major rock units in the

area, namely charnockite, khondalite and garnetbiotite gneisses, occur as structurally

conformable alternating lenticular bands. The contact of the garnet-biogneiss, with

charnockite and Khondalite appear to be gradational; and the contact between

charnockite and Khondalite is obscured by thick soil cover. Garnetiferous quartzo

felspathic granulose gneiss occur as intimately admixtured layers as well as irregular

patches within the gneissic rocks. Pyroxene granulite occurs as thin impersistent and

concordant bands and their contacts with the country rock appear to be distinct. In

view of thick forest and highly rugged terrain only geological traverses were made in

the made in the high ranges and the geological boundaries of the formations drawn

here are mostly inferential. The tentative succession of the geological formation is

given below opposite to the hitherto accepted geological succession.

Age Older Succession Tentative Succession

Sub-Recent to Alluvium Loamy and Lateritic soils and

Recent Alluvium

Tertiary Warkalai & Quilon Beds. Clay and Sandstone.

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-------------------------Unconformity----------------------

Basic dykes Dolerites.

Pink granite Pegmatites and quartz veins.

Pyroxene granulites.

Archaean Cordierite gneiss Garnet-biotite gneiss and

Associated migmatites.

Garnetiferous quartzo

Felspathic granulose gneisses.

(Leptynite).

Charnockites, Garnet-sillimanite gneiss

Khondalites & Quartzo-felspathic gneiss

Leptynites. Calc-granulites, quartzite

Peninsular gneiss Charnockite

Dharwar system.

In the field the charnockite does not how any intrusive relationship with the

Khondalites. On the other hand they occur as structurally conformable lenticular

bands. It appears that garnet-biotite gneiss and associated migmatites have been

derived from charnockite and Khondalite groups of rocks, as the result of incorporation

of felspathic material. Evidence for such relationship is seen in the nature of the

irregular patches of charnockite within garnet-biotite gneiss. Moreover garnet-biotite

gneiss is having merging contact with both charnockite and Khondalites. The

garnetiferous quartzo felspathic granulose gneiss (Leptynite) occurs as intimately

admixtured layers and lenticles within the gneissic rock, indicating that the former may

be the product of reconstitution of the host rocks. In the light of the above observations

the authors are of the opinion that the charnockite may be older than the Khondalite

suite of rocks.

(*Secondary Source :- Geological Survey of India-www.gsi.gov.in)

3.3 LOCAL GEOLOGY

The local geology belongs to the regional geology. Main rock type in the study area is

charnockite. At places where they are exposed, the charnockite is medium to coarse

grained with dark grey quartz. The soil & over burden thickness is varies from avg. 0.20 m

to 0.40 m. Topographically, the area is undulating.

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3.4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FORMATIONS:-

The details of the pits observed to estimate the top soil and overburden from the

proposed area is given below:-

Pit - 1 Pit - 2 Pit - 3

Top soil (thickness in m.) Nil (Currently mining area) 0.35 0.40

Over burden (thickness in m.) Nil (Currently mining area) 0.10 0.20

3.5 GEOLOGICAL SECTION:

Geological cross sections have been drawn at a fixed intervals across the lease area

in Plate No. 2. The section line along which the geological sections has been prepared

has been shown in Plate No. 2. The Sections has been drawn across the strike of the

host rock.

3.6 DETAILS OF EXPLORATION:-

The lease area is already explored, The excavated pits give the idea of minerals

depth. So no further exploration is required and proposed in this mining plan.

The details of pits such as already made in and out side, which have been shown in

Surface cum Geological plan. (Plate No. 2).

3.8 METHOD OF ESTIMATION OF RESERVES:-

The following points have been considered while calculating the reserves of stone.

1- The reserves of minerals have been estimated by using the method of

preparation of sections and applying the influence of such sections to limited

distance and multiplying it by width.

2- Based on the actual geological mapping and cross section preparation, the

proved reserve has been taken .

3- The specific gravity of minerals has been taken as 2.6 i.e. 1 m3 of mineral in

situ = 2.6 tonne

3.9 RESERVES OF MINERALS

The reserves of minerals have been calculated and the geological and mineable

reserves have been given in table no. 3.1.

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3.10 SUMMARY OF GEOLOGICAL & MINEABLE RESERVES

In this area the building stone exposures are bordering to the lease boundary. The

mineable reserves are arrived after deducting the reserves locked in mines safety slope

along with boundary in compliance with mineral concession rules. The quantity of such

kind of reserves is arrived as following:-

BLOCKED RESERVE MINEABLE RESERVE

SECTION-‘A-A'

BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON

120 0 38 2.6 0 120 61 38 2.6 6026.8

115 50 38 2.6 4940 115 90 38 2.6 8892

110 100 38 2.6 9880 110 36 38 2.6 3556.8


SECTION-‘B-B'

110 0 43 2.6 0 110 51 43 2.6 5701.8

105 25 43 2.6 2795 105 132 43 2.6 14757.6

100 50 43 2.6 5590 100 250 43 2.6 27950

95 150 43 2.6 16770 95 490 43 2.6 54782

90 578 43 2.6 64620.4 90 460 43 2.6 51428

Sub-total 89775.4 Sub-total 154619.4

SECTION-‘C-C'

105 8 60 2.6 1248 105 8 60 2.6 1248

100 50 60 2.6 7800 100 20 60 2.6 3120

95 100 60 2.6 15600 95 275 60 2.6 42900

90 175 60 2.6 27300 90 494 60 2.6 77064


SECTION-‘D-D'

105 0 68 2.6 0 105 98 68 2.6 17326.4

100 25 68 2.6 4420 100 71 68 2.6 12552.8

95 100 68 2.6 17680 95 550 68 2.6 97240

90 450 68 2.6 79560 90 480 68 2.6 84864


SECTION-‘E-E'

105 25 35 2.6 2275 105 190 35 2.6 17290

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100 50 35 2.6 4550 100 252 35 2.6 22932

95 100 35 2.6 9100 95 201 35 2.6 18291

90 175 35 2.6 15925 90 128 35 2.6 11648


SECTION BLOCKED RESERVE

(MT)

MINEABLE RESERVE

(MT)

GEOLOGICAL RESERVE

(MT)

A-A 14820 18475 33295

B-B 89775 154619 244394

C-C 51948 124332 176280

D-D 101660 211983 313643

E-E 31850 70161 102011

Grand total 290053 579570 869623

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CHAPTER- 4

4.1 MINING

This Simplified Mining plan is prepared for mineral stone and it is based on consideration of

following aspects.

a) Information of the deposit based on the geological and surveying fieldwork.

b) Mining Method

c) Different Mining operations(Drilling, Blasting, Mucking and Transportation)

d) Future Production Targets.

e) Safety

f) Environment

A) EXISTING / PROPOSED MINING METHOD

The proposed method of mining will be Semi mechanized open cast mining. The basic mining

techniques adopted will be uses of machines. 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-

hammar, compressors, hand shovel, picks, excavators etc. The targeted annual production of

Stone is about 1,00,000 in the first to third year.

Table : Year wise production of building stone for the first 3 years period

Year Bench Minerals (MT)

I ROAD DEV.,120-100 (B) 100000

II 100-95 (B) 100000

III 95 ( D-50%) 100000

TOTAL 300000

Drilling : The excavation of mineral is proposed by excavators. The mineral is fractured and

easily exploitable by rock and excavators. The hard strata are proposed to excavate after

drilling and blasting.

Blasting : The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per

“MMR 1961” and with the permission of DGMS. In this area for fragmentation of granite the

blasting will be conducted. Multiple blast holes of 1.0 to 1.5 m depth will be drilled with the

help of 32 mm drill rod, Jack Hammer and Air Compressor of 100 cfm capacity.

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It is estimated about 250g of explosives per hole is required. About 30 – 50 holes per blast are

proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about 10 kg/ blast.

Loading and Transportation : Loading of mineral will be done by excavator and will be sent

to the crushing unit existing within the complex. Trucks / Tippers of 15T will be used for

transportation of mineral from mine site. It is expected that 22 trips will be required to

transport on daily basis. For this, movement of truck per hour will be 3 - 4 only. Thus, the

impact due to movement of trucks from the mine will be marginal and well within the capacity

of the roads.

B) Composite Plan and Year wise Section – Proposed working Plan and Sections for next

three years are attached.

C) Plan Showing pit layouts, Dumps, Sub grade Mineral stack etc. – The proposed

development year wise working is shown in plate. The Sub grade mineral and waste will be

stacked in side and boundary barrier of lease area. The 5% marketable mineral will be sub

grade, which was saleable in rainy season when production of mineral is very low due to rain.

So there is no as such need of permanent stacking of sub grade mineral. The temporary

stacking site of sub grade mineral shown in proposed year-wise development plan.

D) Proposed Rate of Production and Expected Life of Mine-

The proposed rate of production for the mine is 1,00,000 MTA. As per geological reserves, life

of mine is 6 years.

E) Opencast Mines

Salient Features of Mode of working-

The mining will be done open cast Semi mechanized. The working will be done by forming

benches of 5.0m (Average) height. The proposals of mining for the next three year workings

are given in the table. The Stone production will be started from the first year 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-hammar, compressors, handshovel, picks, excavators etc.

Loading of Stone will be done with the help of shovel and excavators at face and at stock

yard. Stone gitti will be loaded in truck / tipper manually.

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The truck / tipper will be used for transportation of Stone and Stone Gitti from mine site to

Destination.

The cost of the Stone is directly dependent on the size of the material mined. First Stone

bench will be opened by removal of Soil / OB than Stone will be mined out either by labour or

with the help of JCB / Hitachi.

Production proposed in first three years

Total O.B./Waste will generate in 3 years = 10,262 cu.m. (top soil) & 5,131 cu.m. (Over burden)

Total Stone will excavated in 3 years = 3,00,000 MT

(F) Extent of Mechanization -

M/c will be deployed as per requirement to meet production target. Brief details of machinery

are as follows :-

(i) Drilling Machines

Sr. No. Machine Type Required No. of M/c Size/Capacity

1. Back Hoe 2 0.9 m3

2. Rock Breaker 3 --

3. Compressor (Chicago) 3 CFM/100

4. Tippers/Trucks 3 15T

5. Jack hammer 2 32 mm

6. DG set 2 125 kVA

(ii) Loading Equipment

Mechanical loading equipment such as shovel and excavators will be used for removal and

loading of the mineral at face and stock yard.

(iii) Haulage and Transport Equipment

a) Haulage within mining lease hold: Loading of Stone will be done with the help of Shovel

and Excavators at face and stock yard. Stone gitti are loaded in truck by manually.

b) Transport from Mine head to destination: The truck will be used for transportation of

Stone and Stone Ballast from mine site to destination.

Conceptual Mining plan :

The final slope angel will be 450.

Post Mining Reclamation Plan including afforestation.

Plantation at 3 m. x 3 m. grid will be done. Plantation will be planted every year. Saplings of

local plants will be planted as per the consultation of the local Forests Department Officers.

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CHAPTER-5

5.0 BLASTING

BROAD BLASTING PARAMETERS

Following are the parameters which is used

Depth of Hole – 1.0 m to 1.5 m

Diameter of hole – 32 mm

BLASTING PATTERN:

The blasting pattern entirely depends on the situation of the joints present in the rocks. The

drilling is done as per the requirement of the rock fragmentation with desired production of

mineral.

TYPE OF EXPLOSIVE TO BE USED

Only class 2 and class 6 explosive is proposed for use as given below:-

Booster (20%) Slurry explosive

Explosive

(Column charge) (80%)

Nitrate Fuel oil (NFO).

The NFO mixture can be readily produced at a site by

mixing nitrate (94.5 %) with diesel oil (5.5 %).

Initiator Electric detonators

STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVE

Considering low consumption, a 550 kg magazine is for storing the explosive. The magazines

are to be constructing within the complex. The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all

the safety measures as per “MMR 1961” and with the permission of DGMS.

Blasting will be performed as per requirement on the face. The explosive by authorized

blasting party himself and the blasting will be carried out by registered blasting contractor as

per present practices.

PRECAUTIONS:

a. Proper and safe storage of explosives in approved and Licensed Magazine.

b. Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives by competent Blasters having

Blaster’s Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS.

c. Proper security system to prevent theft/ pilferage, unauthorized entry into Magazine area

and checking authorized persons to prevent carrying of match box, lights, mobile phones,

cigarette or Beedi, etc.

d. 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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e. Detonators will be conveyed in special containers. These will not be carried with other

explosives.

f. The holes which have been charged with explosives will not be left unattended till blasting

is completed.

g. Before starting charging, clear audible warning signals by Sirens will be given so that

people nearby can take shelter.

h. Blasting operations will be carried out in day times only. However, in this project the

mining operations are proposed to be carried out in day times.

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CHAPTER-6

6.0 MINE DRAINAGE

6.1 Topography:




terrain. The highest elevation of the lease area is 120 m. MSL and lowest is 95 m

MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock.

Normally, the mine will be closed during rains, in case of necessity accumulated rainy

water (free from suspended solid material) from pit bottom may be pumped out & may

spilled over adjoining areas, which may be used by native plants and the same will be

use for watering saplings/trees in the plantation side.

6.2 Rain Fall:

The city gets heavy rainfall of around 1700 mm per year. The city also gets rain

from the receding north-east monsoons which hit the city by October.

6.3 Water Table:

There is no prominent nalla or river flowing with in the lease area. There is tube well /

open well exists near to the lease area. The ground water depths were observed from

the available open well within the complex and nearby sources. The observation made

during the field studies are varying between 3 m. to 6 m. below the exiting ground

level.

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CHAPTER-7

7.0 STACKING OF MINERAL REJECTS AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE

7.1 Nature and Quality of Top-Soil and overburden to be generated

7.1.1 Top Soil

A total quantity of 10,262 cu. m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the

mining operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at

pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed

areas for plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump to

5 to 6 meters in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected

from soil erosion and infertility by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during

temporary storage.

7.1.2 Overburden

About 5,131 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life. This

waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be

reutilized as soil base for plantation.

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CHAPTER-8

8.0 USE OF MINERALS

The rock produced from the quarry is sent to the Crusher unit existing within the complex.

The aggregate produced is sold to the contractors and to the consumers which is finally

consumed locally for road (State Highway & National Highway) & building construction works.

Fine Material is also sold to the hollow block/ solid block manufactures.

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CHAPTER-9

9.0 SITE SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

The mine site office, small workshop, first aid room, canteen & rest shelter are to be

developed in the mine area.

The total number of employees including skilled and un-skilled workers are 34 which

includes workers for mine and ancillary unit. The details of the employees/workers

including their position in the organization is also given below :-

Table showing list of employees and their designations

Sr. No.

Name of the post Nos. Name of the person

1. Mines Manager – 1st Class 1 B. Srinivasa Rao

2. Mechanical Engineer 1 Nenesh S.

3. Hitachi Operator – 1st shift 2 Sibi V.K. & Manikandan M

4. Hitachi Operator – 2nd shift 2 Vipin A.S. & Sony S.

5. Mines Foreman 1 Somanna K

6. Mines mate 1 T. Chandrasekharu

7. Air compressor operator 2 Javas D. & Rajayan

8. Drilling 4 JK. Sodharan, C. Sundaran, N. Sundaresan & T. Thankaraj

9. Cleaning 4 Ravi B., Soman g., Karunan Pillai T. & Sudhakaran K.

10. Blasting Helpers 2 Gopal Das T & Nelson C

11. Quarry incharge 1 Anil Kumar K

12. Quarry supervisor 1 Sumesh S.L.

13. Mess (Cook+Helper) 2 Kaladharan P.

14. Tipper Drivers 5 Sreekumar V., Sudhan K., Thanku V., James M.V. & Praveen

15. Tipper Cleaners 5 Ananthu Vasudevan, Vishnu V., Abhilash A, Anil K. & Sarath S.

TOTAL 34

“The medical facility & other benefits to be provided for the miners health in

accordance with the law. As per Mines Rule-1955, periodical medical examination

thereafter of every person employed in the mine at intervals of not more than five years

will be arranged. The said examination shall be so arranged over a period of five years

that one fifth of the persons employed at the mine undergo the examination every year.

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CHAPTER-10

10.0 MINERAL PROCESSING

The stone excavated from the mine will be transported to the destination from mine-site

through trucks / tractor-trolley. No beneficiation of stone will be done or required at mine

site.

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Part –B

CHAPTER-11

11. 0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Environment Management Plan is a systematic programme which includes

environment impact assessment, planning for offsetting the ill effects of development,

implementing the programmed for resource management, development planning, and

close control over day-to-day operations, regular monitoring and auditing of

environmental performance.

Collection of base line information is essential which serve as a guide to determine how the

future development will affect the environment compared to the present base line status.

11.0 (A) BASE LINE INFORMATION:-

Most of the useful base line information has been collected in the field which are very

helpful in preparation of this mining plan which is as given below:-

11.0 (A) (i) EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN:-

Existing land use pattern has been described for land use in lease area, core zone and

buffer zone separately.

11.0 (A) (ii) LAND USE IN LEASE AREA:-

The land in the lease area private own land. Part of the proposed land is existing quarry

and there is no vegetation in that area. The remaining land in the proposed land is mostly

covered with native trees, shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers, bushes etc.

11.0 (A) (iii) LAND USE IN CORE ZONE:-

Land, in core zone i.e. 500 m around the lease area is generally hillock and plantation of

rubber. The other rocky area used for mining. In addition to above, there are several

houses within 500 m. radius from the proposed quarry and the nearest house is located

outside the 100 m. of the mine boundary.

11.0 (A) (iv) LAND USE IN BUFFER ZONE:-

Area around the lease area within a radius of 10 km is dominated by hillocks and rubber /

& mixed plantation and water body is flowing far away from the mine boundary.

In addition to above, there are villages, panchayat / municipal roads, perennial water

body, power transmission line and telephone lines etc. in this zone.

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11.0 (A) (v) DEGRADATION OF LAND & CHANGE OF PROFILE-IMPACT ON LAND USE:-

There will be no change on existing land use in the lease area and there will not be any

change in buffer zone.

11.0 (A) (vi) WATER REGIME:-

In the buffer zone, there is no prominent nalla or river flowing with in the lease area.

There is tube well / open well existing near to the lease area. The ground water depths

were observed from the available nearby sources. The observation made during the

field studies are varying between 3 m. to 6 m. below the exiting ground level.

11.0 (A) (vii) RAINFALL:-

The humidity is high and rises to about 90% during

the monsoon season. Thiruvananthapuram is the first city along the path of the south-

west monsoons and gets its first showers in early June. The city gets heavy rainfall of

around 1700 mm per year. The city also gets rain from the receding north-east

monsoons which hit the city by October. The dry season sets in by December.

December, January and February are the coldest months while March, April and May

are the hottest.

11.0 (A) (viii) QUALITY OF AIR:- Quality of present ambient air is within the permissible limit of CPCB norms.

11.0 (A) (ix) FLORA:-

Part of the proposed land is existing quarry and there is no vegetation in that area. The

remaining land in the proposed land is mostly covered with native trees, shrubs, herbs,

grass, climbers, bushes etc.

11.0 (A) (x) FAUNA:-

There is no wild life in core zone, buffer zone and lease area. The barren and

agricultural lands with urban activities all around the area do not provide favorable home

land to wild fauna. The details studies were carried out and are provided.

11.0 (A) (xi) AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL:-

Mining will be by semi-mechanized opencast method so no significant increase in noise

level is expected.

11.0 (A) (xii) CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:-

The city has a climate that borders between a tropical savanna climate and a tropical

monsoon climate. As a result it does not experience distinct seasons. The mean

maximum temperature 34°C and the mean minimum temperature is 21°C. The humidity

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is high and rises to about 90% during the monsoon season. Thiruvananthapuram is the

first city along the path of the south-west monsoons and gets its first showers in early

June. The city gets heavy rainfall of around 1700 mm per year. The city also gets rain

from the receding north-east monsoons which hit the city by October. The dry season

sets in by December. December, January and February are the coldest months while

March, April and May are the hottest. The lowest temperature in the city core recorded

during winter was 16.4°C on, and the highest temperature recorded in summer is 38.0°C.

11.0 (A) (xiii) HUMAN SETTLEMENT:-

There are several houses within 500 m. radius from the proposed quarry and the nearest

house is located outside the 100 m. of the mine boundary. The occupation of the

inhabitants of these villages is mainly connected with mining of different minerals &

crushing industry. They work as subcontractors, transporters and mine workers. Some

are also employed in different industries in the nearby town and do trading and

agricultural work.

11.0 (A) (xiv) PUBLIC BUILDING, PLACES OF WORSHIP AND MONIMENTS:-

There is no public building, places of monuments in the lease area. There are public

building like school, Govt. department office, railway station and hospital etc. in buffer

zone.

11.0 (A) (xv) LOCATION OF SAMPLING STATIONS:-

Location of sampling stations are selected and results are obtained from the site.

11.0 (A) (xvi-a) DOES AREA (PARTLY OR FULLY) FALL UNDER NOTIFIED AREA

UNDER WATER (PREVENTION & CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974:-

No .

11.0(A)(xvi-b)ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT DESCRIBING THE

IMPACT OF MINING AND BENEFICIATION ON ENVIRONMENT OVER THE NEXT

THREE YEARS :-

There will not be any significant impact of mining on environment due to various

mitigation measures.

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11.0 (B) LAND USE:-

The details of land area indicating the area likely to be degraded due to mining will be as under:-

Sr. No.




2 Over burden Nil


Nil


4 Road 0.18 0.03 Nil









Total 2.5656 2.5656 2.5656

11.0(B) (i) BASE LINE DATA:-

The base line data of the existing environment around the applied area has been

undertaken with respect to the following:-

1-Ambient air quality

2-Water quality

3- Soil quality

4-Noise

11.0(B) (ii) AMBIENT AIR QUALITY:-

Quality of present ambient air is within permissible limit. There is no industrial activity in

and around the lease area.

The mining has been proposed by semi-mechanized open cast method. Water spraying

will be done on haul/service roads, mining area, loading and unloading places etc. There

will not be any significant impact on ambient air quality.

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11.0(B) (iii) WATER QUALITY:-

There is well water available near to the mine area which is suitable for drinking purposes.

11.0(B) (iv) NOISE LEVEL:-

Since mining has been proposed by semi-mechanized open cast method and noise level

will be within permissible limit.

11.0(B) (v) VIBRATION LEVELS (DUE TO BLASTING)

The only source of ground vibrations is due to blasting operations. Based on the ground

vibration studies made earlier proper care will be taken during blasting operations.

11.0(B) (vi) WATER REGIME:-

There is no natural water body in the lease area. Mining operation will terminate much

before the water table and there is not intersection.

11.0(B) (vii) SOCIO-ECONOMICS:-

The mining in the region will open the gates for socio-economic upliftment of the area

and the area in and around the lease area. People will either be employed in the mines

getting reasonable wages or will be self employed in the ancillary work of mining. At the

same time people will be getting better facilities of communication and amenities due to

mining activities in the region.

11.0(B) (viii) HISTORICAL MONUMENTS ETC.:-

There are no historical monuments in the lease, core and buffer zone area, hence there

will not be any affect on historical monuments.

11.0 (C) ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

11.0 (C) (i) TEMPORARY STORAGE AND UTILISATION OF TOP SOIL:-

Topsoil Management




plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump to 5 to 6 meters

in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion

and infertility by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage.

Overburden Management

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About 5,131 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life. This waste

will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be reutilized as

soil base for plantation.

11.0(C) (ii) YEAR WISE PROPOSALS FOR RECLAMATION OF LAND AFFECTED BY

ABANDONED QUARRIES AND OTHER MINING ACTIVITIES DURING FIRST THREE

YEARS:-

As the mining will progress, the areas where ultimate pit depth is reached, backfilling will

be started. This will be reduced the transportation of OB and waste outside the pit area.

11.0 (C) (iii) EXTENT OF BACKFILLING AND RECONTOURING:-

There is proposal of backfilling and re-contouring during the next three years of this

mining plan.

11.0(C)(iv)ALTERNATE USE OF UNFILLED/PARTIALLY FILLED/EXCAVATIONS/ROAD

SIDES/SLOPES AND MINE:-

The reclaimed area may also be considered for plantation to develop green belts.

11.0 (C) (v) USE OF ABANDONED QUARRIES/PITS PROPOSED TO BE USED AS

RESERVOIR ETC:-

Abandoned pits will be utilized for water storage during rainy season. This water will be

utilized for irrigation and plantation etc. It will also help in recharging the ground water.

11.0 (C) (vi) PROGRAMME FOR AFFORESTATION:-

The year wise programme of eco-restoration for the life of mine, about 2,500 trees will

be planted in an area of 2.5656 ha.

Biological reclamation / ecological restoration for the mined area by plantation of the

species as per the time schedule suggested below: -

First Six months -- Herbs & grass

Next Six months -- Shrubs

Next Six months onwards -- Trees

Selection of species is based on High Dust Capturing, Soil Holding Capacity, ground

water recharge capacity etc. More focus is given for medicinal plants.

HERBS (4 Species)

SHRUBS (6 Species)

CLIMEBERS (2 Species)

TREES (8 Species)

Colocasia esulenta (Chembu)

(Domestic use)

Helianthus annus (Sooryakanthi) (Flowering)

Tinospora cordifolia (Chittamruthu) (Medicinal)

Adenanthera pavonina (Manchadai) (Medicinal)

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Indigofera tinctoria (Neelayamari)

(Medicinal, Perenial)

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Paarijatham) (Flowering)

Ipomoea nil (Thaliyari) (Flowering)

Melia azedarach (Valiyaveppu) (Medicinal)

Eryngium foetidum (African-malli ) (Medicinal)

Murraya koenigii (Kariveppila)

(Domestic Use)

Terminalia bellirica (Thanni)

(Medicinal)

Rauvolfia serpentine (Sarpagandhi) (Flowering)

Lantana camara (Kongini) (Flowering)

Plumeria obtuse (Vellachampakam)

(Flowering)

Lagerstroemia indica (Tindiyam) (Flowering)

Alstonia scholaris (Pala)

(Flowering)

Ocimum tenuiiflorum (Thulasi) (Medicinal)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottle Brush) (Flowering)

Syzygium cumini Njaval

(Medicinal & Fruit bearing)

Averrhoa bilimbi (Irumbampuli) (Fruit bearing)

11.0 (C) (vii) PLANTATION PROGRAMME:-

(i) Plantation along the boundary of the lease area i.e. within 7.5 m barrier of the lease area

boundary has been proposed which will help to improve the environment and ecology.

(ii) Plantation will be done around offices, road side and fencing boundary etc.

11.0 (C) (xiv) SPECIES TO BE PLANTED:-

Further afforestation programme up to conceptual plan period will be similar to the above

five years programme which will be repeated every three years.

11.0 (C) (xv) POST PLANTING CARE:-

Post planting care is most essential for healthy growth of vegetation. This will comprise:-

(i) Replacement of causalities at the first opportunity itself.

(ii) Weeding monthly for first two months and later on six monthly.

(iii) Irrigation fortnightly from Oct. to March, once in 10 days between April and June.

(iv) Soil working, Manuring, mulching etc. twice in a year.

(v) Protection from grazing cattle etc.

11.0 (C) (xvi) TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF WATER FROM MINE:-

There will not be any disposal of water from the mine and hence no treatment of water is

required. The mines working have been proposed quite above the ground water table.

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MEASURES FOR MINIMISING ADVERSE EFFECTS ON WATER REGIME:-

There is no natural water body in the leased area. The garland drain / check dam will

be built around the dump to channelize runoff water through settling ponds.

11.0 (C) (xvii) PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR GROUND VIBRATIONS / AIR BLAST CAUSED BY BLASTING:-

The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per “MMR

1961” and with the permission of DGMS.

In this area for fragmentation of granite the blasting will be conducted. Multiple blast holes

of 1.0 to 1.5 m depth will be drilled with the help of 32 mm drill rod, Jack Hammer and Air

Compressor of 100 cfm capacity.

It is estimated about 250g of explosives per hole is required. About 30 – 50 holes per

blast are proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about 10 kg/ blast.

11.0 (C) (xviii) MEASURES FOR PROTECTING HISTORICAL MONUMENTS:-

Since there are no protecting historical monuments in the lease area or buffer zone,

therefore no measures for protecting of these monuments are required.

11.0 (C) (xix) REHABILATION OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS LIKELY TO BE DISTURBED DUE TO MINING ACTIVITY:-

The mining activity will be confined to areas away from villages. No population will be

affected by mining activities and as such the question of rehabilitation of the people

displaced by mining operations does not arise. No rehabilitation of human settlement is

involved due to mining operation.

11.0 (C) (xx) SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS ARISISING OUT OF MINE:-

It is expected that mining can boost the gross economic production of the area other

then industrial activities. It provides new avenues of direct or in direct employment and

business. These coupled with growth in infrastructural facilities results in improved

socio-economic prospects.

The mining in the region will open the gates for socio-economic upliftment of the area.

People will be employed in the mines and will be self employed in the ancillary works.

People will be getting better facilities of communication and amenities due to mining

activities in the region.

11.0 (D) ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING :-

An environment protection cum afforestation cell has been proposed. It will be

responsible for implementing the proposed measures and monitor the progress of

implementation and reinforce them wherever necessary.

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11.0 (D) (i) LAND USE MANAGEMENT:-


Topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining operations. The topsoil excavated

from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre-determined place and subsequently will

be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation. Precautions will be taken to

limit the height of the topsoil dump to 5 to 6 meters in order to preserve its fertility and

shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by planting fodder

grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage.


Overburden will be generated throughout the mine life. This waste will be utilized within the

pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be reutilized as soil base for plantation.

(iii) End Land Use Plan

As a result of phase wise working of the pit area will be reclaimed at the end of mining

operation leaving no void.

11.0(D) (ii) MANAGEMENT OF MINING ENVIRONMENT DEGRADATION (GENERAL):-

Following control measures will be taken to abate the deteriorating impact on

environment and improving the same. For affective management of this, a few persons

will be exclusively provided who will be responsible for implementing the control

measures and to monitor the progress of implementation of these measures in order to

minimize environmental degradation.

11.0(D) (iii) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT:-

The mine waste and other are proposed to be stacked in the dump area specially

provided for the purpose. Care has been taken in selecting the site for the stacking yards

for the stacking purpose. It is located in a secure place and having solid base and on a

non used zone. These dump yards have been protected by toe walls. The toe walls will

be constructed during first year period. The height of these dumps will also be restricted

and benched. A retaining wall 0.5 m x 1.0 m will be made on the low altitude side of the

dump.

11.0(D) (iv) MONITORING OF AIR BORNE DUST:-

It is known that very fine silica dust is harmful to human beings. It is also known that dust

between 0.2 to 5 microns is harmful to the lungs. Thus it is very important to know the

dust concentration in the air where there is mining activity.

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Vegetation cover will help in restricting the spread of dust in surrounding area. The

bushes and scrubs will also act as barriers for arresting spread of dust there.

In the mine, dust is generated mostly by plying of tractor/trucks. Air borne dust generated

by plying of trucks can be considerably reduced by sprinkling water on roads.

A tanker of about 1000 liters capacity will be deployed for this purpose on hire or on

contract basis.

11.0(D) (v) MANAGEMENT OF NOISE PROBLEM:-

Source of noise pollution have already been dealt.

To reduce the noise caused by machineries and equipments at the mine, mufflers of

adequate size and capacity shall be provided with equipments at the mine.

Chief sources of noise pollution in the mine will be vehicle.

Based on LOI practice, in Directorate General of Mines Safety circular no.-158 (Tech.) of

1975, noise standards have been recommended. According to this, there is a warning limit

value of 85 db (A) by which the danger of hearing impairment and deafness may result

from unprotected ear.

Personnel protective equipment have to be used if there are single isolated out bursts of

noise which can go above 130 db (A) impulse or 120 db (A). Noise from trucks can be

reduced by using mufflers of adequate size and strength and better maintenance of the

equipments.

Noise will not be the problem as the mining has been proposed by semi-mechanized open

cast method.

11.0(D) (vi) MANAGEMENT OF GROUND VIBRATIONS:-

The only source of ground vibrations is due to blasting operations. Based on the ground

vibration studies made earlier proper care will be taken during blasting operations.

11.0(D) (vii) MANAGEMENT OF LAND SLIDE PROBLEM:-

The final pit slope is kept at not steeper than 45° which is not likely to cause any problem

in respect of slope stability. Thus there is no likelihood of any land slide at any stage in

future.

11.0(D) (viii) MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT PROBLEM:-

The mining activity will be confined to remote area away from villages. No population will

be affected by such mining activities. As such the question of rehabilitation of the people

displaced by mining operations does not arise.

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11.0(D) (ix) MANAGEMENT OF WILD LIFE HABITATE:-

No specific management is proposed because there is no wildlife, sanctuary etc. within

the study area.

11.0(D) (x) MANAGEMENT OF FLORA:-

Existing flora will be improved by plantation of trees.

11.0(D) (xi) MANAGEMENT OF TOP OVERBURDEN:-

Top overburden will be stored in the non used zone and sold out as per market demand.

11.0(D) (xii) MANAGEMENT OF CROPPING PATTERN:-

No management is specifically being proposed because of no apparent adverse impact

on cropping pattern due to mining.

11.0(D) (xiii) MANAGEMENT OF PLACES OF TOURIST-INTEREST ETC.:-

Since there is no place of tourist interest in the area, therefore no management has been proposed.

11.0(D) (xiv) WATER COURSES, SPRINGS ETC. MANAGEMENT THEREOF:-

N.A.

11.0(D) (xv) MANAGEMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROBLEMS:-

There will be positive impact on socio-economic conditions of the area due to mining.

Locals will be given preference in the matters of employment.

11.0(D) (xvi) CLIMATE-MANAGEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT:-

Proposed plantation will improve present climatic conditions. This will be continuously

monitored by environment management cell.

M/s BLUE STAR INDUSTRIES Mukesh Suroliya (Lessee) (RQP/AJM/321/2010/A)

Plate No. 1- The vicinity map showing location of the lease area is given below:-

Project site Nearest town (Nedumangad)

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SITE PHOTOGRAPHS – QUARRY PROJECT OF M/s BLUE STAR INDUSTRIES




JANUARY’ 2014

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

Name of the Project: Quarry project of M/s BLUE STAR INDUSTRIES

Nature of the

consultancy

Name of the Consultant/

expert

Address & Email Approvals, if any from

(NABL/ DGMS/ IBM/

NRBPT/ MOEF/ CPCB/

others etc.)*, give

reference

EIA / EMP Organization

Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd.

EIA Coordinator Mr. K.N. Sudershan Rao

FAE – WP Dr. P.K. Singh

FAE – AP K.N. Sudershan Rao

FAE – SHW Yashwant Bordiya

FAE – EB Dr. Yati Kacchawa

FAE – SE Shubhangi Tibra

FAE – NV K.N. Sudershan Rao

FAE – HG Dr. Dilip Singh Chundawat

FAE – AQ Neha Bhargava

FAE – GEO Dr. Dilip Singh Chundawat

FAE – RH K.N. Sudershan Rao

L-G-6, Lower Ground Floor, Corporate Park, Gopal Bari, Ajmer Road, Jaipur - 302001 Email: [email protected]

� NABET Accredited EIA Consultant Organization

� An ISO 9001:2008 Certified company

� Empanelled Environmental Consultant with RSPCB

Environmental

Monitoring &

analysis

M/s Poluchem Laboratories (P)

Ltd.

Pallath Building, N. Kalamassery

P.O., Ernakulam, Kerala-683104.

� MoEF&CC Recognized

� NABL Approved

Laboratory

� ‘A’ Grade laboratory

approved by Kerala State

Pollution Control Board.

Hydro-geological

Study

Vikrant Mahendran Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd. L-G-6, Lower Ground Floor, Corporate Park, Gopal Bari, Ajmer Road, Jaipur - 302001 Email: [email protected]

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Mining Plan Mr. Mukesh Suroliya 5A, Vijay Bari Path No. 6, Dher Ka Balaji, Sikar Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302039. E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

RQP No. RQP/AJM/321/2010/A of Indian Bureau of Mines & Accredited FAE from

NABET, QCI

Rain Water

Harvesting

Not Applicable -- --

Architectural Plan Not Applicable -- --

Fire Fighting/

Utilities Plan


Services (STP/

ETP design) etc.


Others, such as

project

consultant etc.


ENKAY GROUP

Registered Office:

24-B, Dadu Marg, Gopal Bari, Jaipur-302001

Ph: 0141-4013996, 4023996 Fax. 0141-4026996

E-mail: [email protected] Website:www.enkayenviro.com

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