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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
(EXPANSION OF PRODUCTION
M/s. JAISHREE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
OVER AN EXTENT:
Vaggampalli
Prakasam (Dt
Office Address: Sy.No
Nellore
SV ENVIRO LABS & CONSULTANTSBLOCK
VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
OF PRODUCTION FROM 7900 TPA TO
Of
JAISHREE INDUSTRIES LIMITEDMINING OF QUARTZ
OVER AN EXTENT: 14.50 HA Mine Address: Sy. No.1
Vaggampalli (V), Pamuru (M)
Prakasam (Dt.), Andhra Pradesh
Office Address: Sy.No. 555-558,
NH-5, Bogole (V&M),
Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh
Submitted by
SV ENVIRO LABS & CONSULTANTSBLOCK-B, B-1, IDA, AUTONAGAR -12
VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH
QCI -138
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
TO 71,166 TPA)
JAISHREE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
SV ENVIRO LABS & CONSULTANTS
VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH
INTRODUCTION
The Mining Lease was granted over an extent of 18.097 Ha., in Sy.No.1 of Vaggampalli
Village, Pamuru Mandal, Prakasam District, AP in favour of Smt. N.Varalakshmi for a period
of 20 years vide G.O.Ms, No.332, Ind & Com.(M-II) Dept., of Govt. of AP, dated:05.08.2002
and same was executed before the ADMG, Markapur on 26.06.2003 and the lease will be in
force up to 25.06.2023.
The mining lease held by Smt.N.Varalakshmi was transferred in favour of Sri J.N.Venkat for
the unexpired period of lease up to 25.06.2023 vide the Govt.of AP G.O.Ms.No.89, I& C(M-
II) Dept., dated:24.03.2005 and the same was expected before the ADMG, Markapur on
27.04.2005.
Further the mining lease held by Sri J. N. Venkat was transferred in favour of M/s Jaishree
Industries Limited, Mg. Director: Sri Syam Sundar Maheswari for quartz over an extent of
14.50 Ha.,(leaving the buffer zone of acres 8.89 as against the original leased area of acres
44.72) in Sy.No.1 of Vaggampalli Village, Pamuru Mandal, Prakasam District Andhra
Pradesh, for the unexpired period of lease up to 25/06/2023, vide the Govt. of AP G.O.Ms.
No.:89 , I & C (M-I) Dept., dated:02.09.2013 and Mining lease deed executed before the
ADMG, Markapur on 14.11.2013 vide proceedings No.891/M/06 dated.14.11.2013.
The 3rd
five years scheme of mining was approved by the Zonal Joint Director of Mines and
Geology, Ongole (FAC), vide letter No.587/MS/MRKP/12, dated 04.04.2012 for plan period
from 2012-13 to 2016-17.
This Scheme of Mining is prepared under G.O.Ms.56, I&C (Mines-II), Dt.30.04.2016of AP
to operate the quarry lease under AP Minor Mineral Rules 2016 and to obtain Environmental
Clearance from State Environmental Impact Assessment authority (SEIAA) under
Environmental (Protection) Act 1986 and AP Pollution Control Board permission from time
to time. Annual production Plan prepared under semi mechanized open cast method of
mining under Rule 7(A) of APMMCR 1966.
Existing EC order No. SEIAA/AP/PKM-19/2012 Dt: 09-01-2013 in the name of Sri. J. N.
Venkat.
CFE Order No. P-139/PCB/ZO-VJA/CFE/2013 Dt: 26.04.2013 in the name of J.N. Venkat.
Further the mining lease held by Sri. J. N. Venkat was transferred in favour of M/s Jaishree
Industries Limited, for Quartz Mine over an extent of 14.50 Ha vide the Govt G.O Ms. No:
89, 1 & C (M-I) Dept., dated: 02/09/2013. Change of name intimated to MoEF&CC, Chennai
and accorded compliance in the name of M/s. Jaishree Industries Limited vide F.No.
EP/12.1/SEIAA/2012-13/273/AP/2055 DT: 22.12.2017
Received CFO vide Order No. P-256/APPCB/ZO-VJA/CFO/W&A/2015 Dt: 03.08.2017
with the name of Jaishree Industries Limited.
Now proposed the expansion of production capacity from 7900 TPA to 71, 166 TPA of
Quartz.
LOCATION OF THE MINE
The above said quarry lease falls in Topo sheet No. 57 M/8. The Quarry lease area is
located at a distance of about 2.74 kms from due North of Bhoomireddipalli village. This area
falls in west direction if Kanigiri-Pamuru State Highway No: 54. The Q.L area is connected
by B.T road with internal earthen road.
INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT
Land
M/s Jaishree Industries Limited was granted a mining lease for quartz over an extent of
14.50Ha., in Sy.No:1 of Vaggampalli Village, Pamuru Mandal, Prakasm District, Andhra
Pradesh.
Location
Sy.No.1
Vaggampalli Village,
Pamur Mandal,
Prakasam District,
Andhra Pradesh.
Boundaries:
North Barren lands
South Barren lands
East Hill & Barren lands
West Barren lands
The Salient Features of the Proposed Project:
Nature of the project M/s Jaishree Industries Limited
Mining of Quartz
Size of the Project Maximum Production: 71,166T/Annum
LOCATION OF PROJECT
District & State Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh
Village & Mandal Vaggampalli Village, Pamur Mandal,
Land Availability 14.50 Ha.,
Nearest Village Boomireddypalli Village at 2.74 Kms
Ownership Government Land
Toposheet No. 57 M/8
GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
Annual rainfall 1000mm
Min and max temp. 25° C and 48° C
Avg. relative humidity 75%
Predominant wind direction SW to NE
HISTORICAL / IMPORTANT PLACES
Nearest human settlement Major habitation is Boomireddypalli village at a
distance of 2.74 kms.
Note: 40 no’s scatted houses are present at 300 mtrs
distance and the houses are meant for mine workers &
contract workers rest houses.
Nearest town Pamuru at a distance of 11.69 kms
Nearest railway station Giddalur Railway Station at 59.33 kms
Archaeological/Historically
Important Site
No historical movements exist in and around the
quarry lease proposed area.
Infrastructure Facilities Hospitals, schools and community facilities are
available at Pamur Mandal Headquarters.
Boundary Coordinates:
Boundary
Points
Latitude Longitude
A 15°11'44.47"N 79°26'38.01"E
B 15°11'51.88"N 79°26'41.41"E
C 15°11'53.38"N 79°26'41.36"E
D 15°11'54.87"N 79°26'41.62"E
E 15°11'55.63"N 79°26'42.55"E
F 15°12'4.43"N 79°26'45.44"E
G 15°12'3.57"N 79°26'46.95"E
H 15°12'3.62"N 79°26'49.73"E
I 15°12'3.01"N 79°26'51.54"E
J 15°11'45.30"N 79°26'49.50"E
K 15°11'45.41"N 79°26'47.05"E
L 15°11'44.65"N 79°26'40.69"E
GOOGLE MAP AROUND 10 KM RADIUS
TOPO MAP AROUND 10 KM RADIUS
DISPATCHES DURING THE APPROVED SCHEME OF MINING PERIOD
2012-13 TO 2016-17 AS PER APPROVED MINING PLAN
YEAR DISPATCH IN MT
2012-13 Nil
2013-14 314
2014-15 695
2015-16 700
2016-17 7900
TOTAL 9609
DETAILS OF THE MINE
Mine Area
M/s Jaishree Industries Limited was granted a mining lease for quartz over an extent of 14.50
Ha., in Sy.No: 1 of Vaggampalli Village, Pamuru Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra
Pradesh. The lease area is located at a distance of 2.74 kms from Boomireddypalli village.
GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION:
REGIONAL GEOLOGY:
The area applied for quarry lease is essentially a Nellore Schist traversed by Quartz veins
deposit. The Nellore Schist belt trends NNE-SSW. N-S and NNW-SSE for nearly 140 km
from Darsi south ward through Kanigiri in Prakasam district. It consists of two assemblages
of rocks, the high-grade metamorphic rocks in the eastern and southern parts of the belt and
the low-grade green schist facies rocks with associated lower amphibolites facies (HBL-
schist- amphibolite developed in the western part).
The low grade schist of green schist of the west comprises of current bedded quartzite,quartz-
schist, chlorite schist, phyllite and metabasalt. They are unaltered where they are in contact
with migmatite and devoid of pegmatite intrusions. The green schist assemblages are younger
than the lower grade assemblages.
Geologically the area belongs to Nellore schist belt formed it northern extension in the area
of Pamur, PC Palli and Kanigiri, Pamur Mandal in Prakasam District. A.P. Schist folding in
hill, ranges and trending NNW-SSE and in the northern area it has NE-SW direction.
The Geological mapping was done with reference to Temporary Bench Mark (RL 143.36 M),
the quartz veins located on the west area shown in geological plan plate no: 4. Topmost R.L.
of the mineral bearing zone is RL 175.16 M. The area applied for QL appears in the form of
saddle shape with good quantity of quartz reef ore surrounded by low-grade granite and
schist, which has got good commercial market. In this area, quartz occurs as quartz reefs in
low grade green schist facies. The terrain in which quartz reef deposit under survey is
covered by low-grade green schist facies. The main litho units occurring in the area applied
for QL are quartz. Due to subtle softness and highly joined nature, they can be easily
removed even by the slightest action of natural weathering agents. The quartz occurs as sub-
surface superficial exposure at an elevation of RL 175.16 M – RL 145 M within the applied
area as an intrusive body into peninsular Gneissic complex and Nellore Schist Belt along
fractured plane, the quartz out crops surrounded by isolated granite gneisses / phyllites schist
within the applied area. The quartz within the area is white in color, semi-glassy in nature and
highly jointed. The quartz occurs within the area in rich in silica. The quality of quartz within
the area is almost uniform. The shape of the ore body based on the geological mapping
appears to be saddle-S-shaped.
LOCAL GEOLOGY:
A major part of the area is occupied by soil with sub-surface superficial quartz exposures
belonging to the mica schists, quartzite, gneiss rock and rest by basic dykes. The tentative
stratigraphic succession, worked on the basis of grade of metamorphism, and intrusive
relationship.
Rock belongs to the gneissic complex considered later than the schist occupies a major part of
the area, followed by younger granite intrusive. Quartz reefs are noticed within the schistose
formations and gneissic complex.
Geological observations are carried out within the applied area as well as in and around of the
applied area. The following observations are made in and around the applied area and 4 reefs
are noticed within the applied area. One major reef is noticed within the applied area which is
striking along NE-SW with a strike length of about 297 m and with a width of about 93 m.
Elevated portion is noticed at RL 187. On either side of the quartz reef is occupied by soil
cover/shale. The quartz reefs are intruded into the schist and phyllitic formations, basic dykes
are notified towards the South Western part of the isolated quartz and quartzite patches are
noticed. The quartz ore is exposed above the surface to an elevation upto RL 187 as a top RL.
Therefore the quartz intrusions are noticed within the schist and phyllite formations.
Intermittent quarts boulders are noticed. The quartz reef is striking along NE-SW to a strike
length of about 297 m and with a width of 54 m with a vertical dip to an anticipated thickness
of about 30 m. It is observed as the quartz reef is a superficial deposit which cannot be
penetrated at deeper depth.
QUARTZ RESERVES:
The deposit was estimated through cross sectional methods. The reserves are estimated
through one cross section A-A’, which are drawn at appropriate distance to estimate the
reserves. The proved reserves were taken up to a depth RL 145 M from the surface of the
outcrop area.
Details of different category of reserves:
GEOLOGICAL RESERVES
PROVED RESERVES
Name of
cross
section
SECTIONAL Saleable
Quartz
recovery
@50% in MT
Saleable
Quartz @ 2.5
bulk density
in MT
Area in M2 Influence in
M
Quartz
Mass in
Cbm
A-A’ 4165 93 387345 193673 484181
TOTAL PROVED RESERVES 387345 193673 484181
PROBABLE RESERVES
A-A’ 4442 93 413106 206553 516383
TOTAL PROBABLE RESERVES 413106 206553 516383
POSSIBLE RESERVES
A-A’ 4442 93 413106 206553 516383
TOTAL POSSIBLE RESERVES 413106 206553 516383
TOTAL RESERVES 800451 606779 1516946
MINEABLE RESERVES
These are the reserves that can actually be mined. These can be computed after deducting the
quantities of material that should be left for our safety of the mine that is to maintain 650final
pit lines but here the reserves indicated are inclusive of material that will be locked up in the
final pit, and in safety zone as required under regulation 111 of MMR-1961.
Life of the mine = (Total of Mineable Reserves)/ Avg. Annual Production
= (1516946) MT / (71166) MT
= 21.31 years (Say 21 Years)
PRODUCTION PROPOSED FOR THE FIRST FIVE YEARS
The firm intends to extract the Quartz production to the tune of 71166 MT per annum during
the first 5 years of the plan period. During the plan period it is proposed to exploit the Quartz
from the existing lease area with an average bench height of 4-6 M along the cross sections
A-A’. The workings will advance from West to East direction.
YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT
1st Year (2017-18) Production:-
In this year mining will be carried out on cross section A-A’ covering in-situ volume of
35280 M3 with an average bench of 4-6 m height. The recovery of saleable material from the
above volume is envisaged to be 17640 M3 @ 50% recovery i.e. 44100 MT. Quartz
rejection/Waste will be 44100 MT.
2nd
Year Production:-
In this year mining will be carried out on cross section A-A’ covering in-situ volume of
51745 M3 with an average bench of 4-6 m height. The recovery of saleable material from the
above volume is envisaged to be 25873 M3 @ 50% recovery i.e. 64681 MT. Quartz
rejection/Waste will be 64681 MT.
3rd
Year Production:-
In this year mining will be carried out on cross section A-A’ covering in-situ volume of
66258 M3 with an average bench of 4-6 m height. The recovery of saleable material from the
above volume is envisaged to be 33129 M3 @ 50% recovery i.e. 82823 MT. Quartz
rejection/Waste will be 82823 MT.
4th
Year Production:-
In this year mining will be carried out on cross section A-A’ covering in-situ volume of
47080 M3 with an average bench of 4-6 m height. The recovery of saleable material from the
above volume is envisaged to be 23540 M3 @ 50% recovery i.e. 58850 MT. Quartz
rejection/Waste will be 58850 MT.
5th
Year Production:-
In this year mining will be carried out on cross section A-A’ covering in-situ volume of
84302 M3 with an average bench of 4-6 m height. The recovery of saleable material from the
above volume is envisaged to be 42151 M3 @ 50% recovery i.e. 105378 MT. Quartz
rejection/Waste will be 105378 MT.
Year wise production details:
S.No. Year Recovery @ 50%
(MT)
1. 1st
Year 44100
2. 2nd
Year 64681
3. 3rd
Year 82823
4. 4th
Year 58850
5. 5th
Year 105378
TOTAL 355831
Average 71166
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Type of Mining:
The mining operations will be carried out by opencast method of mining. Quartz by nature it
is hard. So blasting is mandatory for excavation of Quartz.
The operations will involve drilling, blasting and excavation by excavators and directly loads
into the tippers/tractors. The same will be transporting to segregation/stock yard and
grade/quality wise segregation will be carried out by breaking and hand packing by manually.
The excavation will be carried with bench height 4 to 6 m and width 6 to 10 m minimum.
EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL:
Existing Employment Potential: 14 Employees
Proposed Employment Potential:10 Employees
S. No Category Existing
No’s
Proposed
No’s
1 Mines Manager 1 1
2 Supervisor 3 2
3 Excavator operators 2 2
4 Tractor Drivers 2 2
5 Helpers 4 3
6 Semi Skilled workers 2 25
Total 14 35
FRESH WATER REQUIREMENT
S.No Description Existing Fresh
Water
Expansion
Fresh Water
Total Fresh
Water
1. Domestic 2.0 KLD 1.5 KLD 3.5 KLD
2. Green belt 2.0 KLD 3.0 KLD 5.0 KLD
3. Dust suppression 2.0 KLD 4.0 KLD 6.0 KLD
4. Wet drilling 1.5 KLD 3.0 KLD 4.5 KLD
TOTAL 7.5 KLD 11.5 KLD 19.0 KLD
WASTE WATER GENERATION:
S.No Description Existing
Waste Water
Expansion
Waste Water
Total Waste
Water
Disposal
1. Domestic 1.5 KLD 1.2 KLD 2.7 KLD Septic tank
followed by soak
pit
2. Green belt -- -- -- --
3. Dust
suppression
-- -- -- --
4. Wet drilling -- -- -- --
TOTAL 1.5 KLD 1.2 KLD 2.7 KLD
MANAGEMENT OF OVER BURDEN
50% of produced Quartz will be saleable, 50% of Quartz rejections, top soil and over burden
will be dumped in separate earmarked places within the lease area over an extent of 1.0 Ha
with 25 m height. The top soil will be preserved within the lease area and the same will be
used for plantation, roads, filling ditches and reclamation of the pit at the time of closure.
S.No. Year Waste @ 50%
(MT)
1. 1st
Year 44100
2. 2nd
Year 64681
3. 3rd
Year 82823
4. 4th
Year 58850
5. 5th
Year 105378
TOTAL 355831
Average 71166
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY:
S.No Description Existing
Capacity
Expansion
Capacity
Pollution Control
Equipment
1. DG Set -- 1x70 KVA Acoustic Enclosed
HAZARDOUS WASTE:
S.No Description Existing
Quantity
Expansion
Quantity
Point of Disposal
1. Waste Oil -- 30 LPA Authorized agencies
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Environmental Management Plan envisage for this Mining Project is described here
under with a strong commitment to follow the best Environmental Practices to reduce the
negative implication to make this Project a sustainable development endeavor.
The management action plan aims at controlling pollution at the source level to the possible
extent with the available and affordable technology followed by treatment measures before
they are discharge.
Air Environment and control measures:
The proposed mining activity would result in the increase of suspended particulate matter due
to fugitive dust resulting from mining operations and transportation activities. Wet drilling
will be adopted to suppress the dust generated during drilling. This water will also aid in
cooling the drill bits which will be recirculated.
Dust emissions and particulate emissions mitigation measures will be through water spraying
at all the sources of dust formation and these measures are further elaborated as follows:
Dust rising due to drilling will be controlled by covering the drill rods with cloth; dust
extractors will also be employed.
� Regular water sprinkling at dust emanating sources viz., drilling, storage dumps and
transportation through haulage roads, etc will be carried out.
� Regular grading of haul roads and service roads will be taken up to clear
accumulation of loose material.
� Periodic maintenance of transport vehicles and equipment will be carried out to check
emission levels.
� Greenbelt will be developed with avenue plantation all along the haulage roads and
peripheral plantation all around the mine in order to control dust.
� Overloading of trucks will be avoided and carrying the ore/mineral in covered trucks
will be taken-up to minimize pollution levels.
� Water will be sprayed on haul roads for minimization of re-suspension of dust due to
transportation.
Crusher Operations:
Crusher existing in the mine and same will be used for proposed expansion. The crusher
consists of dust collector followed by bag house and covered conveyors. Capacity of crusher
is 20 T/hr.
The for expansion project the crusher will be upgraded with dust collection system i..e. dust
collector followed by bag house and the conveyors will be covered with new hood system.
The dust bins will be upgraded with air lock wall with chian pulley based air lock system.
Water Pollution Management:
However, during rains the water flows through the slopes of the M.L. area and across the
mine lease boundary and joins a natural drainage.
The rainwater that collects in the mine pit bottom during the rainy season will be utilized for
water spraying on the haul roads and mining area. This water will also be used for the
plantation in and around the Mine Lease area.
The total water requirement will be 11.5 KLD which will be utilized from nearby bore well
and treated water from septic tank. The usage will be as follows:
• Spraying/Sprinkling on dumps, haulage roads - 4.0 KLD
• Plantation - 3.0 KLD
• Domestic Use - 1.5 KLD
• Wet Drilling - 3.0 KLD
� The following that flows in the core zone will be routed adequately through channels
to avoid any erosion and contamination.
� The mine pit water collected due to rains will be utilized for water spraying on the
haul roads and for watering plantation.
The wastewater generated from the domestic usage will be fed to septic tank followed by
soak pit.
Garland drain and retention wall will be provided.
Noise Environment:
There will be intermittent noise levels while usage of jack hammers. The noise levels are
expected to be below 75dB. This will however be for very short duration. No mining
activities are planned during night time. A thick green belt will be developed to act as noise
attenuator. The management plan for controlling noise pollution is envisaged as follows.
The noise generated is very much minimum as the Quartz is majority of manual and
minimum Vehicular Traffic.
� The machinery will be maintained properly to reduce the noise levels.
� The protective noise reducing gear like earmuffs, earplugs will be provided by the
company.
� Proper maintenance of equipment.
� Machinery will be fitted with properly designed noise generating acoustic silencers.
� Providing noise insulation/padding wherever practicable.
� Proper maintenance and periodic lubrication of noise generating parts of the
machines.
� Provision of thick plantation in and around the mine is planned in order to reduce the
noise and prevent it from reaching to surrounding habitation areas.
Manual Picking:
Boulder crusher ranges:
� 10-30 mm
� 30-100 mm
� 100-200 mm
Will be upgraded to bag filter.
S.No. Equipment Noise Levels
(dB)
(when no
control
measures)
Control Measures Noise Levels
(dB)
(With
controllability)
1. Air
Compressor
90-95 • Attenuate radiated compressor
noise by erecting a sound curtain
at compressor mounted area.
• Control reflected noise from the
ceiling by adding a roof to the
sound curtain wall,
15-25% reduction
• Reduce reflected noise by adding
acoustical absorption.
• .
2. Metal
Crusher
87-96 • Resilient mountings, chute
linings, acoustic curtains,
lagging, covers etc can bring
about useful reductions in noise
levels
• Reducing sound radiating
surfaces e.g use mesh guards
instead of plate metal;
15-25%
reduction
3. Excavator 85-90 • Engine Exhaust silencers
• Retro-fitting existing equipment
with damping materials
• Mufflers, or enclosures;
• Erecting barriers and
Maintenance
• Vibration isolation e.g of
operators’ cabins and vehicle
cabs
15-25%
reduction
4. Blasting 110-120 • By implementing controlled
blasting
• The adequate covering of
detonating cord, if it is used with
at least 0.6 m of material, can
reduce noise levels.
• More common now is the use of
in-hole initiation, or the use of
non-electric (shock tube)
initiation techniques, and
substantial noise reductions can
be achieved by this method.
15-25%
reduction
5. Tippers
Movement
90-100 • Development of greenbelt in the
periphery of mine and all along
the haul roads.
• Vehicle movements on site are
controlled and adequately
supervised.
• Restruction of speed
15-25%
reduction
IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION PHASE
Impacts during construction phase:
S.No. Components Aspect Potential Impact
Constructional Phase
1. Topography &
Geology
Site development No significant adverse
Impacts
2. Soil Construction activity leading to
top soil removal & erosion
Minor negative impact
3. Landuse &
Aesthetics
Land Development Positive impact
4. Water Quality Surface runoff from project site;
Improper debris disposal;
Discharge of sewage from labour
camp.
Short term, but no
significant negative impact.
5. Ambient Air
Quality
Dust emissions from site
preparation, excavation, material
handling and other construction
activities at site.
Short term minor negative
impact inside the site
premises. No negative
impact outside the site.
6. Noise Noise generated from construction
activities, operation of
construction equipment and
traffic.
Short term minor negative
impact near noise
generation sources inside
premises. No significant
impact on ambient noise
levels at sensitive
receptors.
7. Ecology
Flora and
Fauna
The area is hill & rocky terrain.
Hence only small bushes are
present.
Short term minor negative
impact
8. Socio economy Increased job opportunity.
Economy related to semiskilled
expected to boom.
Overall positive impact
9. Traffic Pattern Haul truck movement and
possibility of traffic congestion
outside on sector road.
Minor negative impact
10. Solid Waste Waste will be generated from
construction activities.
Proper disposal plan will be
implemented. No adverse
impact.
Impacts during operation phase:
S.No. Components Aspect Potential Impact
Operational Phase 1. Water Usage Total domestic water of over 1.2
KLD for expansion will be used
during operation phase.
Source of water will be
supply through water
tankers.
No significant adverse
impact 2. Water Quality Domestic effluent will be dispose
to septic tank followed by soak
pit.
No significant adverse
impact
3. Ambient Air
Quality
Particulate and gaseous emissions
from DG sets and vehicle
movement.
Fugitive dust due to mining
operations
The impacts will be
localized by implementing
dust suppression system for
fugitive dust , sprinkling of
water all along the haul
roads , dust control
measures at crusher by
implementing bag house
will reduce negative
impact. 4. Noise Noise from vehicle movement and
operation of diesel generator sets
during power failure located in
basement for common area
lighting & lift in case of Energy
Centre fails
Minor negative impact
inside premises. No
significant impact at
sensitive receptors.
5. Ecology
Flora and Fauna
Land use change No negative impact.
6. Socio economy Increased job opportunity. Better
social infrastructure such as better
connectivity.
Overall positive impact
7. Traffic Pattern Mine road which is well
connected to state highway.
Only additional 12-15
trucks will ply due to this
there will not be any
impact on traffic pattern 8. Solid Waste Rejected waste will be used for
plantation, roads, filling ditches
and reclamation of the pit at the
time of closure, road development
etc.
Biodegradable and non bio
degradable solid waste will be
sold to the authorized vendors.
No negative impact
GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT
The development of greenbelt in the peripheral buffer zone of the mine lease area will be
undertaken well before the starting of the mining activity.
Green Belt has been recommended as one of the major component of Environmental
Management Plan, which will improve ecology, environment and quality of the surrounding
area.
Plantation will be done along the haulage roads and the unused area in the M.L. area will be
developed with green cover. Suitable advice on this plantation activity will be consulted with
the local Forest Department along with measures to ensure good survival rate
Concepts of Green Belt Development
The concepts of Green Belt Plantation scheme are
1. Nature of Pollutants
2. Emission Levels
3. Maximum Impact zone
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF SPECIES
Species to be selected should fulfill the following specific requirements of the area
- Availability of seed material
- Tolerance to specific conditions or alternatively wide adapts ability to eco-
physiological conditions.
- Rapid growth
- Capacity to endure water stress and climatic extremes after initial establishment
- Differences in height, growth habits
- Pleasing appearance
- Providing shade
- Ability of fixing atmospheric Nitrogen
- Improving waste lands.
DESIGN OF GREEN DEVELOPMENT
The greenbelt shall be developed around the plant to act as a sink for pollutants, attenuation
of noise levels and improvement in aesthetic quality of the plant. Green belt over an extent of
1.0 Ha present in the mine site. We are trying to develop green belt in the mine in addition to
the 1.0 Ha plantation present in the site.
The following criteria shall be adopted in the design of greenbelt for expansion:
1. Generally fast growing trees should be planted as otherwise it will take many years
for other types of trees to attain their full height.
2. Trees will be planted along the road side in such a way that there is no direct line of
sight when viewed from appoint outside the foliage perimeter.
3. Trees growing up to 10 m or more in height with thick perennial foliage should be
planted around the plant.
4. Sensitive species such as magnifier indica should be planted in patches along
theentire greenbelt to work as an indicator of pollution.
5. Trees shall be planted staggeredly in each row (minimum three rows encircling the
perimeter of the plant).
6. Tree trunk being free foliage up to a height of 2 to 3 m, it is advisable to grow shrubs
in front of trees to give coverage to the open portion.
7. Greenbelt will be developed all around the plant area with a width of 10 m.
8. Greenbelt will be developed around the plant except wherever buildings and other
structures.
9. Local Plant species will used for development of green belt.
Socio-Economic Environment
Agriculture and sheep breeding are important profession of the people living in the village
besides involving themselves in quarrying activity. There is no adverse Socio Economic
Impact on the persons in the villages due to the quarrying operations. There is a positive
impact of the quarry operations on the socio economic standards of the villagers. The
quarrying activity in this area improved the socio-economic status of the local people by
virtue direct and indirect employment. The management is also participating actively in the
Corporate Social Responsibility schemes by grouping with other quarry managements or
individually, depending on the merits of the service.
Safety and Environment
The proponent will provide all necessary provisions stipulated under the Factories Act and
mines act. In addition a safety committee will be formed and manned by equal participants
from Management and Workers.
The mining in this area does not involve any hazardous methods. The applicant is providing
First Aid facilities at mine site.
• The management firmly believes in the concept of safety and environmentally
sustainable growth. The authorities and staff are very much concern in Environment
issues.
• The management is going to develop scientifically designed green belt around the
premises to mitigate air and noise pollution impacts on the surroundings.
• The management proposed to monitor ambient air as per APPCB guidelines.
• All the employees are provided with personal protective equipment such as helmets,
hand gloves, safety shoes, goggles and apron as per their place of work.
• The management will provide safety training to all employees periodically and
regularly.
POST PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular monitoring of
various environmental components is necessary. The mine manager will take care of
Environmental Management activities with objectives as
• To implement control/mitigation measures
• To monitor this implementation process
• To determine and improve the efficiency of the implemented measures
• To identify any other unforeseen effect on environment not covered hereby and
• To inspect and maintain the plantation survival rate, regular cleaning drains, channels
and water logged ponds and improve the drainage system and retaining walls over
certain timelines.
Regular monitoring of various environmental parameters shall be carried out through third
party to ascertain the following points:
• Status of air, noise, water, land pollution within the plant and in its vicinity;
• Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution; and
• To assess and monitor environmental impacts periodically.
• The frequency of monitoring will be done as per norms.
PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES:
Existing Project Cost: 35.0 Lakhs
The envisaged maximum annual production of Quartz in a year is estimated to be 71166 Tons
per annum for expansion.
The expansion cost of the project : 95.0 Lakhs
EMP Cost : 9.5 Lakhs
List of Machinery & Infrastructure proposed:
SI.NO. Machinery Cost
1. Tippers-02 No’s 40.0 Lakhs
2. Water Tanker – 01 No 15.0 Lakhs
3. Drilling Compressor – 01 No 5.0 Lakhs
4. Crusher Bag House 10.0 Lakhs
5. Amenities 5.0 Lakhs
6. Roads 7.0 Lakhs
7. Green belt 8.0 Lakhs
8. Miscellaneous 5.0 Lakhs
CSR Activities done in 2017 year:
SI.NO. Activity Cost
1. Govt. High School Compound wall
(Vaggampalli Village)
4.0 Lakhs
2. Govt. High School functions
(Vaggampalli)
0.3 Lakhs
3. Plantation with fencing along state
highway – 54 for 1500 m distance
7.0 Lakhs
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