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PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

“GRANITE BUILDING STONE QUARRYMINING PROJECT”

APPLICANT

Mr. RAJESH ROY

MANAGING PARTNER

UNIVERSAL GRANITES

ALANADU P. O

KOTTAYAM

PIN. 686651

Mob.9447368652

PREPARED BY

KORAH A.G.

ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR, RETIRED,

DPT.OF MINING AND GEOLOGY

LIFE MEMBER

QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA,

RQP.REG.NO.RQP/BNG/362/2015/A

STATE : KERALA

DISTRICT : KOTTAYAM

THALUK : MEENACHIL

VILLAGE : BHARANANGANAM

BLOCK NO. : 35

SURVEY NO. : 270

MINERAL : GRANITE BUILDING STONE

APPLICATION STATUS : EXISTING

APPLICATION AREA : 00.9912 Ha.

PRODUCTION COST : 75 LAKH

PRODUCTION CAPACITY : 216975 MT (5YEARS)

YEARLY PRODUCTION : 43395 MT /ANNUALY

LIFE OF MINE : 5 YEARS

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INDEX

CHAPTER NO. TITLE PAGE

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1. Executive Summary 3

2. Introduction of Project / Background Information 4

3. Project Description 6

4. Site Analysis 8

5. Planning Brief 11

6. Proposed Infrastructure 13

7. Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan 14

8. Project Schedule & Cost Estimates 15

9. Analysis of Proposal 16

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Mr. Rajesh Roy seeking new environmental clearance for mining located at village –

Bharanaganam, Thaluk - Meenachil, District – Kottayam, State- Kerala.

The purpose of this present Pre-Feasibility Study is to evaluate the economic viability of

alternative arrangements for Mr Rajesh Roy.

The total project area is about 4 km. West of Bharanaganam, Has a normal surface

elevation of 100m – 60 m. MSL and an application area of 00.9912 Ha.

The water required for dust suppression of the quarry will be sourced from pit. And the

waste water is processed and allowed to flow to the pit.

There will probably be no extra vigour requirement for brand spanking new production.

Present power is adequate for the proposed project.

Ideally topsoil is collected and dispersed immediately on to prepared rehabilitation areas

and after the course of mine the topsoil is refilled and the vegetation is replaced.

Proper safety will be provided during storage, handling and use of blasting substance.

Portable Fire Extinguishers, first aid facilities shall be provided at key location. Also, the

labour safety is emphasized.

The area is found to have prominent exposures of Granite Building Stone covering most

of application area. Detailed study of the area has been done by the applicant by sampling

exposed blocks of Granite Building Stone and depth of the surrounding area. The mine is

carrying out medium scale quarrying by engaging Semi mechanized Open cast method of

quarrying.

Rain Water Harvesting System proposed within project premises to avoid wastage of rain

fall.

The Quarrying Plan is prepared with main emphasis on Systematic Method of working

with an aim to ensure systematic development & conservation of granite building stone

deposits and protection of environment.

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2. INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT

2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT

Mr. Rajesh Roy which is of an area of 00.9912 Ha. proposes to mine the new

quarrying area with survey no 270

The quantity of material that comes under the proposed project is given below

SECTION BLOCKED

RESERVE (MT)

MINEABLE

RESERVE (MT)

GEOLOGICAL

RESERVE(MT)

A-A 138795 97125 235920

B-B 121125 119850 240975

TOTAL 259920 216975 476895

PROJECT PROPONENT

Mr. Rajesh Roy is the owner of the mining area.

2.2 NATURE OF THE PROJECT

The rock is transported from the quarry to the others crushing units, construction

purposes, making roads etc.

The site is fully adoptable for mining purposes and the labours are provided with good

working environment. The waste materials produced are processed and dumped in a separate

space and used for various purposes. The waste water generated is filtered and allowed to

flow to the nearby water source.

2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

In order to full fill the huge demand of rock and rock products for various building

works, industrial development, roads, various domestic needs etc. And also as a concern over

the employment of localities settled nearby the proposed area. Rapid industrialization and

growth in infrastructure has made global as well as domestic demand for Granite Building

Stone. So, number of Granite Building Stone manufacturing quarries & industries are coming

up in this sector. Granite Building Stone is the chief material in this sector, for building

constructions, roads and railway ballast materials. The size & quality parameters for supply

of the mineral will be as per the requirements of the user industry. Based on the demand, the

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applicant intends to produce the required quantum of Granite Building Stone exclusively for

the Domestic purposes, roads etc.

The employees will be assigned job relating to drilling, the handling of the Granite

Building Stone and waste & others routine works in the quarry.

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3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT

Based on the demand, the applicant intends to produce the required quantum of

Granite Building Stone exclusively for the Domestic purposes, roads etc, send to the crusher

for crushing purpose.

3.2 LOCATION

The proposed granite building stone quarry is situated in Sy.No.270

village –Bharanaganam, Thaluk - Meenachil, District – Kottayam, State- Kerala.

Geographical location of the site is and boundary pillars of the site is.

Boundary Pillar No. Latitude (N) Longitude (E )

1 09°44'31.6" 76° 43'43.7"

2 09°44'34.1" 76° 43'42.9"

3 09°44'34.5" 76° 43'42.3"

4 09°44'35.7" 76° 43'45.0"

5 09°44'35.2" 76° 43'45.3"

6 09°44'32.8" 76° 43'46.7"

7 09°44'32.4" 76° 43'44.8"

The mine area is located in the topo sheet no. - 58C10 ,New C43Q10,UTM Zone 43.

The field studies it is observed that the Quarry area is falling in uncultivable lands,

non-forest i.e. in Own lands. The area in essence consists of Stone/Rocky ridges and

slope/gradient in all directions.

3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES

Mr. Rajesh Roy, the mining site Located in village – Bharannganam ,Thaluk-

Meenachil, District – kottayam, State- Kerala, proposes to mine the given area so there are no

alternate sites.

3.4 SIZE / MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

The existing mining area will be used for the proposed project. The method of

working for Building Stone in the Quarry lease area for the proposed plan period is by Semi

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Mechanized method of opencast quarrying. Considering the technical parameters like surface

topography, quality variations, geo‐technical aspects, required rate of production & available

resources etc, it is proposed to work this deposit by adopting 3m bench height and with an

ultimate pit slope of 45° by Small scale quarrying activity with small dia. jack Hammer

drilling & blasting and use of Hydraulic Rock Breaker. The benches height and the width will

be maintained as specified by DGMS. The width of the working benches, shall not be less

than the height. The Year wise Production & Development plan indicates the workings, site

for disposal of waste/overburden etc., The Plan showing the position of workings, proposed

extensions, bench parameters, pit configuration at the end of Plan Period is indicated in

Production & Development plan. Due care will be taken in designing the benches by

straightening & advancing the benches for effective and economical operation of the quarry.

Since the ground water table is not at much depth and the rainfall is very high during

monsoon, drainage of water shall be properly coursed with series of check dams & retaining

walls so as not to disturb the natural drainage pattern of the area.

3.5 RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION / RECYCLING AND REUSE

The waste material generated due to the mining process are used for dumping

purposes, making roads etc. and the waste water is filtered and processed for better use so

that it will not pollute the natural water resource. Intercalated waste of the Building Stone

handled during Quarrying operations is less as the entire area is almost a rocky terrain. An

estimated quantity of waste (voids& mining losses) will be handled during the proposedyear

plan period. To temporarily accommodate this waste material, non‐mineralized area and same

will be utilized for haulage road maintenance, filling of pot holes & formation of safety bunds

all along the 7.5m safety zone.

The Quarrying pits after extraction of the Granite Building Stone will be reclaimed by

suitable afforestation techniques and portion of the pit may be left as water reservoir &

storage of rain water shall help in recharging the ground water table and improve the water

regime of the area. Proper fencing of the lease area shall be taken up to avoid entry of

animals & trespassing into the lease area and also such that the same is also useful to the local

community.

Rainwater harvesting is also adopted in the premise.

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4. SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 CONNECTIVITY

The project site is well connected with all infrastructures like National Highway,

Railway, Airport, telephone, internet, fax, post, etc

Following infrastructure facilities are available in application area:

Name of the place Distance Direction

Nearest railway

Station

Kottayam 35 Km SW

Nearest Airport Cochin 90 Km N

Nearest Highway NH 220 Ponkunnam -Thodupuzha 5 Km NE

Electric Line LT 110M NE

Telephone At Office (Mobile) - -

Water Near to the site (Pond & wells) - -

Dispensary Govt - Hospital 2 Km SW

Post office Bharananganam 4Km W

School/College Pala 9Km SW

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4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP

Present Land Use Pattern:

S. No Particulars Present area (in Ha)

1. Pits Nil

2. Road Nil

3. Drainage / Pond Nil

4. Build-up Area Nil

5. Existing mine 0.0877 Ha

6. Un-worked Area 0.6109 Ha

7. 7.5 m Buffer Zone (Out side) 0.2926 Ha

Total 00.9912 Ha.

4.3 TOPOGRAPHY

The Physiography of the area has partial vegetation, as the area is existing mine.

About the topography of the applied area, the highest elevation is 100 m. MSL and lowest is

60 m MSL. As the proposed area is rock, the drainage of the application area is towards south

west.

4.4EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN, SHORTEST DISTANCE FROM THE

PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO PERIPHERY OF THE FOREST,

NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREA,

WATER BODIES (DISTANCE FROM THE HFL OF THE RIVER)

Sl.

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Name Distance from the proposed area

1 Vagamon (Forest) 40 Km

2 Eravikulam (National

Park)

140 Km

3 Periyar Tiger Reserve (

Wild life sanctuary)

90 Km

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4.5 SOIL CLASSIFICATION

Soil in the study area primarily Sandy Loam and Silt Loam. Porosity is an important

soil parameter for any project where flow of water through soil or rock is a matter of concern.

Electrical Conductivity (EC) of soil depends on the porosity, water content, salinity

level, etc

4.7 CLIMATIC DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES

The district experiences humid type of climate. South west followed by the Northeast

monsoon gives the maximum rainfall during the year. The other months receive considerably

less rainfall. The temperature is pleasant from December to February. The annual rainfall

varies from 1883 to 3347 mm based on long term normal. The district receives on an average

2615 mm of rainfall annually. Major rainfall is received during June to September in the

southwest monsoon (71%).

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5. PLANING BRIEF

5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT

The entire strike length of the deposit is exposed & the quarry is envisaged to be

worked forming benches of 5 mtrs height and width more than the height of the bench with a

general pit slope of 45° degrees. The ultimate pit limit is marked as shown on the Geological

plan. However, when the Building Stone is proved to its full depth, the conceptual plan will

be duly modified. The possibility of building stone below is to be examined further by

exploration.

All the basic facilities like tap water, sanitation & drinking water, lunch space & First

aid box is provided within premises.

The project site is well connected with the road. Finished products and raw materials

will be transported through road. There is no requirement for the development of other road .

5.2 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL & SOCIAL)

The project site is well connected with all the infrastructure facilities. Production will

be carried out within the existing production facility and infrastructure available.

The existing road network will be sufficient to meet the proposed production

capacity. However, required infrastructure for transport within the leasehold area will be

further strengthened and improved. No new routes or alternations are required in this

regards.

Local people will be hired for various jobs and they will be trained within unit. Thus,

no social infrastructure will require.

5.3 AMENITIES / FACILITIES

The door of employment opportunities has a positive impact on the socio‐economic

conditions of the surrounding as most of the work force employed will be from the nearby

areas. Local persons will be hired for meeting the requirement of trucks loading, plantation,

construction of check dams, retaining walls etc. The benefits due to Quarry to the local

population will be in the form of Direct and indirect employment opportunities.

All the basic facilities like tap water, sanitation & drinking water, lunch space is

provided within premises.

First aid box, free medicines & doctor service (on call basis) is provided.

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6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

1. Industrial Area Nil

2. Residential Area Yes

3. Connectivity Well connected

4. Drinking Water Management Yes

5. Solid Waste Management Yes

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7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT PLAN

After the mining activity, quarried area Converted to water storage and plantation,

tress will be planted for the protection and conservation of environment and nature. And also,

the area will have reclaimed with planting native vegetation, crops / trees with monitoring for

success. The Quarrying pits after extraction of the Granite Building Stone will be reclaimed

by suitable afforestation techniques and portion of the pit may be left as water reservoir &

storage of rain water shall help in recharging the ground water table and improve the water

regime of the area. Proper fencing of the lease area shall be taken up to avoid entry of

animals & trespassing into the lease area and also such that the same is also useful to the local

community.

During the afforestation work, the combination of different species shall be done. This

selection shall be made on the basis of the local plant growth in the surrounding areas. It is

always better to plant mixed species together. Guidance from the local forest department shall

be taken in the selection of species and their maintenance. The plantation work requires

considerable quantities of seeds, seedlings and saplings of different species; Nursery stock for

this plantation will be available from the local forest and horticulture department.

As far as Quarry area is concerned, so far none of the proposed Quarry area is

matured or completely exhausted as this is a new lease in the process of grant. Hence, the

measures like Retention walls, drainage system and afforestation works etc., shall be taken

up.

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8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1 LIKELY DATE OF START OF ESCAVATION AND LIKELY DATE OF

COMPLETION

Mr. Rajesh Roy. Owned the mining area. Calculation for 5years and mining plan

prepared for 5 year only. Especially the mine life is 5 years.

8.2 PROJECT COST ESTIMATION

Sr. No Machine Type Required No of m/c Estimated cost in

Lakhs

1 Excavator 2 3600000.00

2 Rock Breaker 1 600000.00

3 Air Compressor 1 600000.00

4 Tippers/ trucks 4 2800000.00

5 Jack-Hammer 4 120000.00

The return on the investment is by way of sale of mineral (Granite Building Stone).

All the minerals shall be marketed. The machinery is of the Company and additional required

if any shall be on hire basis as per the requirement for production.

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9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

9.1 FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE

BENEFIT TO THE LOCAL PEOPLES.

No tribal population exists within 10 km radius of project area.

Due to proposed project it is expected that employment will increase for people who reside

nearby project area. Approx. 14 men will get employment directly.

Due to increase in raw material and product transportation activity, indirect

employment will generate.

As local people will get job, their living status will increase.

Due to rain water harvesting system, water table level in project area will increase

which is beneficial to surrounding farmers.

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FINAL RECOMMENDATION

The quarrying area of land is own land. The financial estimates reveal high rate of

returns and the project is economically viable. The estimates have also taken into

consideration the occupational health, environmental conservation with protective measures,

social welfare etc.

Rajesh Roy

Place: Alanad

Date: 06 .06. 17