PRE-FEASIBILITY...

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

FOR QUARRYING BLACK COLOUR GRANITE (DOLERITE) QUARRY (Category-B2)

EXTENT : 2.21.0 Ha S. F. No : 61/2 (P) VILLAG : Nadazhagananthal TALUK : Thiruvannamalai DISTRICT : Thiruvannamalai STATE : Tamil Nadu

PROJECT PROPONENT

Thiru A.Arunachalam No. 109-A, Big Street,

Thiruvannamalai Town, Thiruvannamalai District

Tamil Nadu +919585322655, +919487332411,

CONSULTANT

AADHI BOOMI MINING AND ENVIRO TECH (P) LTD. (Formerly known as SURIYA MINING SERVICES)

No. 3/216, K.S.V.Nagar, Narasothipatti, SALEM-4. Phone (0427) 2440446, Cell: 09842729655

Email: [email protected], [email protected] abmenvirotech.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER

NO.

DESCRIPTION PAGE

NO.

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 13

2 INTRODCUTION OF THE PROJECT 17

3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 23

4 SITE ANALYSIS 33

5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 48

6 INFRASTRUCTURES 54

7 PROJECT COST 59

8 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL 60


PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The mining Scheme is prepared under the Rule 18 (2) (1) of GCDR, 1999 for the

existing mining lease once in five years for systematic and scientific development of

quarries. It is prepared for the next five years period from 2015-16 to 2019-2020 for

effective implementation. The applicant, Tvl. Aruna Granites, Thiru A.Arunachalam

(Managing Partner), residing at, 109-A, Big Street, Thiruvannamalai Town,

Thiruvannamalai is having vast experience and skill on quarrying of granite blocks in

Thiruvannamalai for the last 15 years.

The mining Lease has been granted from the State Government over an extent of

2.21.0 Hectares in promboke land, S.F.No. 61/2 (P), Nadazhagananthal village of

Thiruvannamalai to quarry black colour granite blacks under G.O.No(4D)2, Industries

(MMB1) Dept. dated 27.08.1999 and lease was executed on 21.01.2000 for a period of

20 years till 20.01.2020.

The Black colour granite deposit of this area is commercially called as “Dolerite”.

It is a type of ferro-magnesian dyke rock comprised of mineral constituents such as

Pyroxene (Augite and Hypersthene) and Plagioclase. Granite is dark black in colour with

light greenish back ground. In view of its excellent appearance it find a steady market in

the building Industry for decorative purposes in the form of slabs, tiles, monuments, cut

to size, markers etc and to some extent in Engineering Industries.

Geological reserves of minerals is estimated as 58,617m3and recoverable

reserves is estimated as around 33,134m3of Black colour Granite out of the mineable

reserves by leaving the required statutory safety distance from the lease boundary as

indicated in the letter issued by the District collector, Thiruvannamalai and as per

mining laws in force.

Safety measures under mechanized loading as per the provisions of Reg. 106 (2)

(b) Metalliferous Mines Regulation,1961 and other labour welfare Amenities as per the

Mines Rules,1955 and amended DGMS circulars to be followed strictly.


1.2 SALIENT FEATURE OF THE PROJECT

S.

No

Particulars Description

1. Name of the Owner/Firm Tvl. Aruna Granites,

Thiru A.Arunachalam

2. Location of the quarry-

S.F.No.

S.F.No. 61/2, Nadazhagananthal Village of Thiruvannamalai

Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu.

3. Purpose of Application Proposal for Environment Clearance for Quarrying BLACK

COLOUR GRANITE (DOLERITE).

4. Extent of quarry in Ha- 2.21.0hectares

5. Modernization/New Existing

6. Ownership Poramboke land

7. Topo Sheet No. Topo Sheet No. : 57 P/7

8. Latitude / Longitude –

DGPS (Co-ordinates)

PILLAR

NAME LATITUDE LONGITUDE

A 12009’30.99”N 79010’21.16”E

B 12009’33.86”N 79010’22.43”E

D 12009’28.01”N 79010’28.09”E

E 12009’26.67”N 79010’27.30”E

G 12009’27.49”N 79010’23.30”E

H 12009’28.20”N 79010’22.20”E

9. Topography of MSL area The applied area is an existing quarry, again applied for

Quarry lease. The area is moderately elevation of 157m

above MSL. The area is a moderately elevated hilly terrain.

10. Land Use Pattern S.

No

Description Existing LU

(Ha)

At the end

of Plan

(Ha)

% of

Use

1 Working Pit 0.31.72 0.63.70 29%

2 o/B or Back

Filling --- --- ---

3 Mine Roads 0.01.70 0.03.50 2%

4 Safety and

Area under

plantation

0.74.39 0.65.66 30%

5 Dump area 0.50.34 0.26.62 12%

6 Labour

shed and

office

0.05.00 0.05.00 2%

7 Virgin 0.57.85 0.56.52 25%

Total 2.21.0Ha 2.21.0Ha 100


11 Method of Mining Open cast semi-mechanized mining using Hydraulic

excavator and tippers in combination

12 Production (quantity in m3) The annual production is proposed as 2113m3 per annum.

Description Quantity

Geological reserves 58,617 m3

Mineable reserves 33,134m3

13

Overburden/Waste Year

Top

soil

(M3)

Over

burden

/Waste

(M3)

Granite

Rejects

(M3)

Total

2015-16 --- 2079 12238 14317

2016-17 --- 2790 8438 11228

2017-18 --- --- 8482 8482

2018-19 --- --- 8482 8482

2019-20 --- --- 8554 8554

Total --- 4869 46193 51062

14 Period of Lease 2015 -2020 (5 years)

Date of

grant

Date of

execution

Period

of lease

Date of

expiry

27.08.1999 21.01.2000 20Years 20.01.2020

15 Climatic condition Average rain fall is reported as 1047mm/annum

Summer up to 27°C and 40° C.

Winter 20° C and 30° C.

16 Proposed Bench Dimensions

Bench

Mineral /

over

burden

L(m) W(m) D(m)

I Topsoil 219m 63m 3m

II Granite 213m 57m 6m

III Granite 201m 45m 6m

IV Granite 189m 33m 6m

V Granite 177m 21m 6m

VI Granite 113m 12m 6m

Total -33m

17 Water table 36m below ground level

18 Water requirement

Purpose Quantity KLD Source

Drinking and

Utilities

2.0 Mineral water

Industries

Dust

Suppression

and Green belt

4.0 Wells of proponent

site

Total 6.0


19 Nearby lake / river/ odai/

channel etc.

There is no major river; drainage, track and water bodies

are located around 500m radius.

20 Waste water No generation of waste water.

21 APC Measures Dust expected to be generated from hauling roads, place of

excavation etc will be suppressed by periodical wetting of

land by spraying.

22 Habitation The Mine area does not cover any habitation

23 Man power 21 employees

24 Ariel distance from Reserve

forest, Sensitive areas,

Forest, Bird

sanctuaries, Wild

life sanctuaries, National

parks, Monuments etc.,

within 15km

There is no reserve forest is situated around 10kms radius.

There is no Wildlife Sanctuary is located within 10kms

radius.

Bird Sanctuaries – Nil

Wild life sanctuaries - Nil

Monuments – Nil

25 Interstate boundary There is no interstate boundary around 10km radius.

26 Precise area statement

Approved by

G.O No. (4D)2, Industries (MMB1) Dept. dated 27.08.1999.

27 Mining plan Prepared by

Approved by

S.SURIYAKUMAR, M.Sc., M.Phil (Geology). F.C.C. (Mining),

PGDBA, DIPC (Industrial Pollution Control).

RQP/MAS/013/87/A.

The Mining Plan approved by AD, Chennai

Lr.No.819/MM5/2003, dated 13.06.2005.

29 Environment Plan The land area likely to be degraded due to quarrying,

dumping, forming of haul roads etc. has clearly been

indicated in the mine lay out plan

30 Total cost of the Project Project cost / investment : Rs. 152 Lakhs.

Expenditure : Rs. 6.75lakhs


1.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The projects less than 5 Hectares are classified under B2 category for the

purpose of Environmental Clearance. Extracting minor minerals from an area of less

than 5 hectares will need environment clearance from the Union ministry of

Environment and forests (MOEF) as per the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment)

notification, 2006 from District level EIA Authority.

The applicant, Tvl. Aruna Granites, Thiru A.Arunachalam (Managing Partner),

residing at, 109-A, Big Street, Thiruvannamalai Town, Thiruvannamalai is having vast

experience and skill on quarrying of granite blacks in Thiruvannamalai for the last 15

years. The mining Lease has been granted from the State Government over an extent of

2.21.0 Hectares in poramboke land, S.F.No. 61/2 (P), Nadazhagananthal village of

Thiruvannamalai to quarry black colour granite blacks under G.O.No (4D)2, Industries

(MMB1) Dept. dated 27.08.1999 and lease was executed on 21.01.2000 for a period of

20 years till 20.01.2020.

The mining Scheme is prepared for optimum exploitation of granite deposit by

systematic and scientific mining as per the conditions stipulated under the G.O. and

enable the applicant to mine the granite blacks on a long run with consistent ore to

waste ratio with a view to maintain uniform cost of mining and profit margin with

safety and proper environment management. Lease particulars and

The details of the Land covered by the area are given below

State & District Taluk Village S.F. No. Extent

(Hec.)

Ownership

Occupancy

Thiruvannamalai

Tamil Nadu

Thiruvanna

malai

Nadazha

ganandal 61/2 (P) 2.21.0

Poramboke

Land

TOTAL 2.21.0


1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT.

a) NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT

Name of the Applicant : Tvl. Aruna Granites,

Thiru A.Arunachalam

109-A, Big Street,

Thiruvannamalai Town,

Thiruvannamalai – 606 601, TN.

Contact No. : +919487332411,+919994439635

B) Status of the applicant : The applicant is an individual

2.2 a) Mineral (or) Mineral(s) which the applicant intends to mine:

The applicant intends to BLACK COLOUR GRANITE (DOLERITE).

B) Period for which mining lease is granted/ renewed/proposed to be applied for

The mining lease for granted 20 years.

c) Name and address of the RQP /Authorized person preparing the

Mining plan

Name : S.SURIYAKUMAR

M.Sc., M.Phil (Geology). F.C.C. (Mining),

PGDBA,DIPC (Industrial Pollution Control)

Address : Suriya Mining Services,

No.3/216, K.S.V. Nagar,

Narasothipatti, Alagapuram Post,

Salem – 636 004.

Web site : abmenvirotech.com

E-mail : [email protected]

[email protected]

Phone : 0427 – 2440446

: 0427 – 2444297

Mobile : +91 9842729655

Regn. No.(IBM) : RQP/MAS/013/87/A.

Validity : 08.11.2021.



A. Reference No and date of consent letter from the State Government:

Precise Area Letter of State Government Roc No; (4D)2, Industries (MMB1) Dept.

dated 27.08.1999.

B) Mining Plan Approved Letter From Dept. Of Geology & Mining:

Approved Mining Plan letter: Lr.No.819/MM5/2003, dated 13.06.2005.

2.3 LOCATION AND ACCESSABILITY

a) DETAILS OF THE AREA

The area is accessible at a distance of 1kms from Nadazhagananthal Village on

eastern side. The NH road is situated about 0.10m away on the southern side connecting

Thiruvannamalai-Villupuram. There is no railway line found within 10kms radius. The

approach road located southern side of the site for transport of materials.

ROUTE:

Thiruvannamalai

15Kms

Nadazhagananthal

1km

34Kms 0.1m

Villupuram

B. LOCATION

Topo sheet No. 57 P/7 lies with centre reading in the northern latitude of

12009’27.49” to 12009’33.86” and eastern longitude of 79010’21.16” to

79010’28.09”with elevation of 157m above MSL. The area is a moderately

elevated hilly terrain.

All pillar corner readings of Latitude and Longitude given below:

SITE


PILLAR NAME LATITUDE LONGITUDE

A 12009’30.99”N 79010’21.16”E

B 12009’33.86”N 79010’22.43”E

D 12009’28.01”N 79010’28.09”E

E 12009’26.67”N 79010’27.30”E

G 12009’27.49”N 79010’23.30”E

H 12009’28.20”N 79010’22.20”E

Fig.2.1 Showing Location and route map of Quarry lease

Details of infrastructure are given in table 2.1

S. No.

Particulars

Location

Approxima

te Distance

in Kms

Direction

1. Post office Gangapattu 2 South

2. Town (Taluk Head) Thiruvannamalai 15 West

Road NH- Road

Thiruvannamalai-

Villupuram

0.1 South

3. Police Station Vettavalam 10 East

4. Fire Station Vettavalam 10 East


5. Govt. Hospital Konaloor 3 West

6. School Gangapattu 2 South

7. Temple Nadazhagananthal 1 West

8. DSP Office Thiruvannamalai 15 West

9. Railway Station Thiruvannamalai 15 West

10. Nearest Airport Chennai 186 NE

11. Nearest Seaport Chennai 216 NE

12. Union Gangapattu 2 South

13. Villages

i) Kattumalaiyanur 1.5 North

ii) Iluppatangal 2 South

iii) Sanippundi 1.5 East

iv) Nadazhagananthal 1 West

12009’30.99”N79010’21.16”E

12009’33.86”N79010’22.43”E

12009’28.01”N79010’28.09”E

12009’26.67”N79010’27.30”E

12009’27.49”N79010’23.30”E

12009’28.20”N79010’22.20”E

Fig. 2.2 Google image shows Lease boundary of the existing quarry


Fig.2.3 Google image shows location of existing quarry with surface features around 500m radius


3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 METHOD OF WORKING

Open cast method of mining by mechanized method is adopted to raise the

production in this area using Line drilling, smooth blasting, black lifting using cranes

and waste and rejects removal using Hydraulic excavators and tippers combination. The

Wire saw cutting is proposed below third bench to recover more granite blacks to

increase the rate of recovery. Granite is exposed in the existing pit and the recovery

factor is taken as 10-20% and it may increase further at deeper levels. Black patches,

side burden and granite rejects are the main development work to raise production

from this area.

The economical depth of mining is taken as 33m safely having considered several

field phenomenon. Five granite benches each of 6m height are formed to win the blacks.

As semi-permanent road was designed such that it will not be affected for a long period

on the western side to enter the main pit. A massive sheet of granites is found on the

East-West side which is amenable for wire saw cutting.

Being a mechanized mining, the applicant had developed a long pit over the

granite band covering the entire area. Road is formed to connect all pits for proper

mining. Pit will be widened properly to reach depth to win better quality granites with

high recovery.

Details of Pit design parameters for production and development work for the next five

years are given in Plate VII. Height of benches shall be maintained as 6m with vertical

face for dimensional cutting during the next five years.

3.2 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION

The development involves only removal of rejects of some fines and waste rocks

to be generated out of production. About 80-90% of total excavation is estimated to be

the rejects\waste to win the saleable minerals. The annual production is proposed as

2113m3 per annum.


3.3 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION:

The following machinery is proposed to be exclusively for the development and

production work at this mine. The machinery is proposed to be purchased or engaged

on hire basis.

3.3.1 DRILLING EQUIPMENTS:

Drilling of small dia holes is carried out using compressor and Jack Hammers

Combination for regular production of sizeable blacks. Large dia drill shall be used to

make hole for connecting the diamond saw wire for cutting a large size blacks for pre-

splitting arrangements. Depth of each small dia is 2.5m for 3m bench height and large

dia holes shall be 6-8m depends on bench height and extent of cutting on advance

direction.

The spacing of small dia holes shall be 30 - 40 cms and burden from the preface

depends upon the size of black. However it is preferred to have <1m burden from the

preface for effective pulling of blacks. In case of burden in excess of 1.5m the spacing

should be adjusted smaller, less than 30 cms.

To achieve a correct blasting geometry certain amount of trial blast is often

prerequisite to effect a perfect pre-determined to release the black from the parent

rock. In case of wire saw cutting joints and fracture have to be studied below connecting

the diamond wire for smooth cutting and to avoid damage of wire. Details of Drilling

equipments are tabulated below

Type Nos. Dia. Of

Hole

Size/Capacity Make Motive

Power

H.P.

Jack Hammer 3 32mm Hand held Atlas

Copco

Diesel 60

Compressor 1 7.5 Kgs/ Kg Atlas copco 10.5

Kgs/cm2

“ 300cfm


Fig.3.1: a) Jack hammer drilling b) Wire saw machine

3.3.2 BLASTING

A controlled Blasting technique is adopted to open a pre-determined crack of the

black from the parent body. Shot-hole with 32-40mm dia. which are drilled by line

drilling and Jack hammers at a close spaced interval of 30 cms will be initiated suitably

with any one or more of the following methods,

Pre-splitting

Cushing blasting with low strength and very low dia. Cartridges axial priming

or standard dia. cartridge with intermittent stemming materials.

Water impulsion with Detonating cords of sufficient power, Preferably 10gms

per metre to develop cracks along the line of drilling,

a.) BROAD BLASTING PARAMETER

Dia. of the hole = 32 - 36 mm

Spacing = 30 cms

Depth = 2.5 m

Burden = Min =1m ; Max = 2m

Charge per Hole = D.cord with water or 70 gms of gun powder or slurry.

In watery holes, the detonating fuse is directly used and water act as a cushion to

move the blacks and form a line of crack. In other cases, small vibrations created by low

explosives open the artificial shear plane \ tensional crack formed by a line of drilling.

Sometimes wedges are used to cut the major blacks into smaller sizes after drilling of

holes to a depth of 30-40 cms. Then the blacks are dressed to desire sizes.


A) TYPES OF EXPLOSIVES

Common explosives used to develop a line of crack along the line of drilling are,

Detonating Fuse or Cord with 5-10gms of Expl. per metre,

Low explosives like Gun powder or 70 gms of slurry cartridges,

Ordinary Detonator, class- 6

Safety fuse, class -6.

b) STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES

The applicant is directly purchasing explosives from the authorized dealer and

they are blasting with help of blaster certificate holders as there is no space for storing

explosives in nearby area. It is advised to store the explosives as per the Indian

Explosives Act, 1958. The explosives to be used in mines being a small quantity the

District collector may be approached to keep the stocks not exceeding 5 kgs at time or

any other quantity permitted by the concerned authorities in a portable magazine of S &

B types.

C) POWDER FACTOR

The Powder factor for waste rock development shall be 2m3 or 7 tonnes per Kg.

of explosives.

3.3.3 LOADING

Loading of waste and granite rejects shall be done by Hydraulic Excavators into

10 tonners tippers for clearing of waste and rejects from the working place periodically.

The applicant is engaging one Hydraulic excavator with 1.7m3 capacity and one tippers

of 10 tonnes capacity for internal transport of rejects from the working face to the

dumps.

Type Nos. Bucket Capacity (m3) Make Motive Power H.P.

Hydraulic 1 No 1.7 m3 Volvo Diesel 180

3.3.4 TRANSPORTATION:

Transport of Rejects and waste are removed by Tippers of 10tonne capacity.


Type Nos. Bucket Capacity (m3) Make Motive Power H.P.

Tipper 1

1Nos 10M.T

Ashok

Leyland Diesel 110

Fig.3.2) a. Hydraulic Excavator d): Tipping Truck

Tata LC 180

3.4 METHOD OF ESTIMATION OF RESERVES

3.4.1 GEOLOGICAL RESERVES

Geological Reserves:

Proved (0-33m) = 58,617 m3

Probable = --- (Not estimated in absence of drilling)

------------

58,617 m3 (Refer Table-3.1 and Plate –III & IV)

------------

Possible = Not Estimated

TABLE –3.1 Geological reserves

SECTION L

(m)

W

(m)

D

(m) Volume

Rate of

recovery

Recovery @

10-20%

(m3)

Reject @

80-90%

(m3)

AB-X1Y1

39 30 3 3510 10% 351.0 3159.0

41 32 5 6560 20% 1312.0 5248.0

65 66 25 107250 20% 21450.0 85800.0


AB-X2Y2

64 45 3 8640 10% 864.0 7776.0

65 45 5 14625 20% 2925.0 11700.0

75 45 25 84375 20% 16875.0 67500.0

AB-X3Y3 43 26 3 3354 10% 335.4 3018.6

79 51 18 72522 20% 14504.4 58017.6

TOTAL 300836 58616.8 242219.2

3.4.2 MINEABLE RESERVES

The mineable reserves is also estimated by cross-sectional method having

considered the recovery factor, depth of mining, safety barriers etc., The mineable

reserves is estimated as 33,134m3. Details of estimation of mineable reserve are given

in the Table-3.2 and Plate No. VIII & IX) below,

TABLE-3.2 Recoverable Reserves

SECTION BENC

H L

(m) W

(m) D

(m) Volume

Rate of recovery

Recovery@ 10-20%

(m3)

Reject @ 80-90%

(m3)

AB-X1Y1

I 39 30 3 3510 10% 351 3159

II 38 29 6 6612 20% 1322 5290

III 56 57 6 19152 20% 3830 15322

IV 50 45 6 13500 20% 2700 10800

V 44 33 6 8712 20% 1742 6970

V 38 21 6 4788 20% 958 3830

AB-X2Y2

I 64 45 3 8640 10% 864 7776

II 65 42 6 16380 20% 3276 13104

III 75 36 6 16200 20% 3240 12960

IV 75 30 6 13500 20% 2700 10800

V 75 21 6 9450 20% 1890 7560

VI 75 9 6 4050 20% 810 3240

AB-X3Y3

I 43 26 3 3354 10% 335 3019

II 76 45 6 20520 20% 4104 16416

III 70 33 6 13860 20% 2772 11088

IV 64 21 6 8064 20% 1613 6451

V 58 9 6 3132 20% 626 2506

TOTAL 173424 33134 140290


TOPSOIL DEVELOPMENT

AB-X2Y2

I 64 21 3 4032 ‒ ‒ 4032

I 65 15 6 5850 ‒ ‒ 5850

I 75 9 6 4050 ‒ ‒ 4050

I 75 3 6 1350 ‒ ‒ 1350

TOTAL 15282 ‒ ‒ 15282

GRAND TOTAL 188706 33134 155572

3.4.3 YEAR-WISE DEVELOPMENT/PRODUCTION FOR THE FIVE YEARS

The development involves only removal of rejects of some fines and waste rocks

to be generated out of production. About 80-90% of total excavation is estimated to be

the rejects\waste to win the saleable rough blocks. The annual production is proposed

as 2113m3 per annum. The production schedule for the five years is given below in

Table-IX and production planning is shown in Plates VI, VIA & VIB.

TABLE 3.3 Production

Year Bench (m3)

Overburden /Boulders

(m3)

ROM Granite

(m3)

Recovery @ 10-

20% (m3)

Reject @ 80-90% (m3)

Granite to O/B ratio

2015-16 I 2079 14313 2075 12238 1: 6.89

2016-17 I 2790 10548 2110 8438 1: 5.32

2017-18 I --- 10602 2120 8482 1: 4.00

2018-19 I --- 10602 2120 8482 1: 4.00

2019-20 I 10692 2138 8554 1: 4.00

TOTAL 4869 56757 10564 46193 1: 4.83

Total production for the five Years = 10564M3

Total waste (4869m3+ 46193m3) = 51062 M3

Granite to Waste ratio = 51062/10564= 1:4.83

Safe benches with proper height were formed and pit will be widened properly

to reach depth to win better quality granites with high recovery. Details of bench

dimensions are given in Plate VI,VIA & VIB.

Details of Pit design parameters for production and development work for the

next five years are given in Plate VII. Height of benches shall be maintained as 6m with

vertical face for dimensional cutting.


3.4.4 STACKING OF GRANITE REJECTS AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE

Granite rejects which amounts to 80-90% of the total excavation; about 46193 M3

will be generated for mining up to 33m depth. It is revealed in the final mine closure

plan showing the ultimate depth of mining and ultimate pit configuration. Maximum

height and spread of dumps for the next five years are given as under,

Table 3.4 Granite Rejects

Year Topsoi

l (M3)

Overburden/Waste

(M3)

Granite Rejects (M3)

Total

2015-16 --- 2079 12238 14317 2016-17 --- 2790 8438 11228 2017-18 --- --- 8482 8482 2018-19 --- --- 8482 8482 2019-20 --- --- 8554 8554

Total --- 4869 46193 51062

All dumps will be made separately over barren area as per Plate –VI, VIA & VIB.

All the rejects shall be dumped along eastern side of the lease area temporarily and back

filled over the mined out area in future. Small pieces of granite shall be used for tile and

monument industries.

Year wise Dump Dimensions (m)

Description Dimension Quantity(m3)

Topsoil & Waste (Backfilling) (29m X 33m X 5.0878m) 4869m3

Reject (Backfilling) (31mX55m X 27.0927m) 46193m3

Total = 51062m3

All the rejects and waste materials shall be dumped eastern side of the lease area.

Being a working mine the approach road is already available on the south side and the

exiting road within the mines shall be used for proper transport of materials by

tippers\dumpers. For convenience of operation and increase of production together

with safety and environment, it is designed parallel to the strike length over the good

quality portion for the next five years. Granite rejects and side burden are major waste

work which has to be transported to the respective places as per the plan. The overall

Granite to waste ratio for the next five years as 1: 4.83.


3.5 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN

An updated conceptual mining plan and sections are prepared in 1:1000 scales

to illustrate the final pit configuration. The ultimate pit configuration and dump

dimensions are shown as under,

Table No3.5: ULTIMATE PIT DIMENSIONS (m)

Bench Mineral /

overburden L(m) W(m) D(m)

I Topsoil 219m 63m 3m II Granite 213m 57m 6m III Granite 201m 45m 6m IV Granite 189m 33m 6m V Granite 177m 21m 6m VI Granite 113m 12m 6m

Total -33m

Table No3.6: ULTMATE DUMP DIMENSIONS (m)

Description Dimension Quantity(m3)

Topsoil & Waste (Backfilling) (189m X 34m X 2.3782m) 15282m3

Reject (Backfilling) (189mX34m X 21.8316m) 140290m3

Total = 155572m3

Details of pit and dump dimensions are given in plate VIII. Ultimate or over all pit

slope shall be 60° and each bench height shall be 6M height equal to the boom height of

excavator and vertical. During working normally 6m will be maintained as per the

scheme of mining. After completion of mining the pit will be used for fishy culture.

3.6 OTHER EXPLORATORY DETAILS

Almost the entire granite Band length on the southern side is opened for winning

the deposit and therefore no further trenching and pitting are required for this area

except two bore hole to prove the depth continuity, colour, texture and recovery factor.

The length and width of the deposit is well established in the working pit but the depth

should be proved by drilling for proper planning of the mines. The proposed core

drilling shall be vertical and 30M depth with Nx and Bx standard size, should be drilled

at the centre along Section XY and AB to probe the depth and quality of the deposit at

deeper levels. Bore hole drilling have to be carried out with in a period of five years.


Dimensions of the Existing working pits are given below

Pit Bench L(m) W(m) D(m)

I I 44m 46m 9m

II I 40m 26m 4m


4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1PHYSIOGRAPHY

The lease area is almost flat terrain to a height of 157m above MSL and quarry

has to be reached a depth of 4-9m above MSL. No major Pond or seasonal track is found

nearby except water log in the old mined out areas.

Water table is located at a depth of 36m from the surface with poor yield. Being a

hard formation yield of water in the pit is very poor. Area around quarry lease is dry

agricultural lands with acacia bushes, dry crops. Trees on regional ground includes

palmera, neem, Palai, Nona etc. Temperature of the region is reported to be 30ºC to a

max. of 40º C during summer. Rain fall of this area is about 1000 mm during monsoons

in a year. Regional crops are sugarcane, ground nuts, Mango, Paddy and maize. There

are no monuments or area of public interest found in the vicinity.

Fig.4.1: General view of the quarry on the northern side

4.2 REGIONAL GEOLOGY:


Thiruvannamalai District is comprised of Archaean peninsular gneisses such as

Charnockites, Hornblende gneisses, Biotite gneisses and migmatites etc. They are

intruded by younger formations like dolerite dyke and pegmatite. The dolerite is

running for several kilometers from East to West direction with steep dipping from 80°-

90° with width of 80m. Huge boulder at surface with >3-5m size is good indication of

massive formation at depth. The dolerite dyke is invaded into charnokite/gneissic rock.

The order of superposition of geological sequence are given as under,

Description Geological Age

Top soil – Red soil (2m Thick) - Recent Age

Dolerite ( Black Granite) - Achaean “

Charnockite - Achaean Age

Biotite gneisses - Achaean “

The regional rocks mostly composed of charnockite and gneisses.

4.3 GEOLOGY OF THE PRECISE AREA

Dolerite is commercially called as Black granite by the quarry operators and

buyers. It is a type of ferro-magnesian dyke rock comprised of mineral constituents such

as Pyroxene (Augite and Hypersthene) and Plagioclase. Granite is dark black in colour

with light greenish back ground. The texture is a typical ophitic with fine grained

plagioclase embedded over pyroxene matrix but not visible to naked eye. The rock is

fine to medium grained melanocratic and without any segregation or textural defects,

but more bouldary due to spheroidal weathering.

Based on the field observation, it is presumed the massive sheets of granite are

available at a depth of 9m with estimated rate of recovery of 10-20%. Gang saw size

sheets may be persisted below 9m depth. Two core drilling is suggested as the deposit

is fully exposed at surface with intermittent outcrops with spheroidal boulders.

Dimensional cutting and polishing of these types of hard, compact and massive rocks

exhibits an attractive black colour and attain high polishing. Hardness ranging from 6.5 -

7.5 (Moh’s scale) specific gravity 3- 3.30 gms/cc and attain high polishing which create

an excellent aesthetic value.


The area applied for quarry lease contain dolerite dyke intruded into the country

rock comprising biotite gneiss and charnockite. The dyke is partly covered by red

morum soil. The length and width of sheet rock in the lease hold area is measured as

about 240m X 90m and dips vertically. The top soil is 1-2m thick with boulders of black

granite. The mineral constituents of the rock mass are Hypersthene \Augite 50%,

plagioclase 45% and others 5% as identified magascopically.

The orders of geological sequence are,

Description Geological Age

Top soil - Morum (1m thick) - Recent

Dolerite - Archaean formation

Granitic Gneiss\Charnockite - Archaean “

Granitic Gneiss is the oldest rock into which the younger dolerite dykes intruded

later. The strike direction is measured as East to west direction and dips vertical.

Fig.4.2: General view of the existing quarry of the southern side


Fig.4.3: Photograph showing texture and colour of Black granite

Commercial Name: “Dolerite”

4.4 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

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

northeast monsoons. The northeast monsoon chiefly contributes to the rainfall in the

district. Most of the precipitation occurs in the form of cyclonic storms caused due to

the depressions in Bay of Bengal. The southwest monsoon rainfall is highly erratic and

summer rains are negligible. Rainfall data from seven stations over the period 1901-

2000 were utilized for analysis and a perusal of the data shows that the normal annual

rainfall over the district varies from 103-458 mm. Average rain fall is reported as

1047mm per annum.

The district enjoys a subtropical climate. The period from April to June is

generally hot and dry. The weather is pleasant during the period from November to

January. Usually mornings are more humid than afternoons. The relative humidity is on

an average between 65 and 85% in the mornings. Humidity in the afternoon is generally

between 40 and 70%.The annual mean minimum and maximum temperatures are

23.78 and 33.95° C respectively. The daytime heat is oppressive and the temperature is

as high as 40.2°C. The lowest temperature recorded is of the order of 19.3° C.

4.4.1 MONSOON


Though the rainfall is very frequent and uniform throughout the year, just like

the flow of pilgrims and tourists, the city receives the major share of rainfall between

the months of July and October. The average rainfall is 85 cm.

Fig: 4.4 (A) Monsoon Forecast

4.4.2 SUMMER

The sun is at its glory and shines very brightly during the summers. During the

summer months, i.e. from May to June, the temperature varies between 27°C and 40° C.

Therefore, the climate is quite hot. May is the hottest month. Cottons are recommended

during this time.


Fig: 4.4 (b) Meteorological data

4.4.3 WINTER

In winters, which starts from December and lasts till February, the temperature

ranges between 20° C and 30° C. The climate remains pleasant during this time, as the

temperature rarely falls below 20° C.

Fig 4.4 (c) Average Temperatures and precipitation


Fig 4.4 (d) Number of rain and Wind speed

4.5 LAND USE PATTERN:

The area is composed of red soil and outcrops of Black colour granite. The

existing and at the end of fifth year land use pattern is given below,


Table 4.1 Land use pattern

S. No Description Existing LU (Ha)

At the end of Plan (Ha)

% of Use

1 Working Pit 0.31.72 0.63.70 29% 2 o/B or Back Filling --- --- --- 3 Mine Roads 0.01.70 0.03.50 2% 4 Safety and Area

under plantation 0.74.39 0.65.66 30%

5 Dump area 0.50.34 0.26.62 12% 6 Labour shed and

office 0.05.00 0.05.00 2%

7 Virgin 0.57.85 0.56.52 25% Total 2.21.0Ha 2.21.0Ha 100

4.6 WATER ENVIRONMENT

A water sample has to be tested once in a Year for a minimum of 20 elements in a

NABL \MoEF Lab to assess hardness, salinity, colour, specific gravity, PH, turbidity, COD,

BOD, fluorine etc.

4.7 AIR ENVIRONMENT

Air sampling was not done. It is proposed to carry out monitoring of Dust raise

by periodical air sampling for every season as per norms of MoEF and DGMS.

4.8 NOISE AND VIBRATION

Threshold sound level is reported as 60dB. This is within the limit as prescribed

by DGMS.

No deep hole blasting at present. In case of deep hole blasting or any large dia

explosive usages. Vibration and air blast noise have to be tested.

4.9 FLORA AND FAUNA

Flora as observed and identified on regional scale are covered by photograph

and shown below. Mostly Palm tree, acacia, neem, Panai tree and coconut trees are

found more on regional scale. The lessee has developed trees like Teak, Mango,

Tamarind and other regional trees etc with proper nursery garden and plantation on

vacant land.


Fig: 4.5 a) Erukku trees b) Palmara trees

c) Neem tree d) Acacia bushes & Corai Flora is represented by herbs and shrubs of local species and free regional trees

and their botanical terms are given as under with numbers.

TREES:

S. No. Name of trees

Botanical Name Number Remarks

1 Vembu Azadirachta indica 22 Growing well

2 Bushes Acacia Nilotica 34 ‘’

3 Coconut Cocos nucifera 108 Growing well

4 Panai Borassus flabellifer 36 ,,

SHRUBS:

S. No. Local Name Botanical Name

1 Nayuruvi Achyranthus aspera

2 Erukku Calotrophis gigantea

3 Indumul Pterolobium indicum


HERBS:

S. No. Local Name Botanical Name

1 Poolai poondu Aerva lanata

2 Korai Elacocarpus aerratas

3 Thumbai Leucas aspera

4 Peru Nerunji Pedalium murex

5 Kantangkathri Solanum xanthocarpum

4.10 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

4.10.1 INTRODUCTION

This section of the EIA report deals with Socio-Economic impact assessment of

the proposed Mining Project promoted by Tvl. Aruna Granites properator,

Thiru.A.Arunachalam, residing at. 109A, Big Street, Thiruvannamalai town, site located

at Nadazhagananthal village, Sub-district Thiruvannamalai, District Thiruvannamalai,

Tamilnadu.

The objects of the socio-economic impact assessment are as follows:

To study the socio-economic status of the people living in the study area

of the proposed mining project.

To assess the impact on socio-economic environment due to proposed

mining project.

4.10.2 METHODOLOGY

The methodology adopted for impact assessment is as follows:

The methodology adopted for the study is primarily based on the review of

secondary data, such as Primary Census Statistical Handbook of

Thiruvannamalai District in Thiruvannamalai taluk, 2001 & 2011 for the

parameters of demography, occupational structure of people within the study

area of 300m and 500m radius around the proposed plant. The salient features

of the demographic and socio economic aspects of the study area are described

in the different sections.


The details of the activities and population structure have been obtained from

Census 2001 and 2011 and analyzed.

Based on the above data, impacts due to mining operation on the community

have been assessed and recommendations for further improvement have been

made.

4.10.3 POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS- NADAZHAGANANTHAL VILLAGE

In Thiruvannamalai taluk, Nadazhagananthal village had a total household 424 in

2001 which is increased to 545 in according to census 2011. Village had a total person

of 2184 in 2011 census previous census 1636 persons in 2001. There were about 1140

men (52 %) according to 2011 census and 803 men (50 %) in 2001 census marking a

decrease of 337 men over the previous census. During 2001 there were about 833

women (50 %), which is increase to 1044 (48 %) in 2011 census.

Nadazhagananthal village had a literate accounted for 1081 persons (66 %) in

2001 and increased to 1423 persons (65 %) in 2011. There were about 76 percent

males in 2001 and 72 percent in 2011. There were about 469 (56 %) females increased

to 596 (57 %) classes as literates in 2011.

Sex composition is the most important demographic characteristics that affect

the incidence of birth and death. The average sex ratio in Thiruvannamalai district,

Nadazhagananthal village was 1037 during 2001 and decreased to 915 during the year

of 2011. The lowest sex ratio may be either due to the migrants for educational purpose

and employment opportunities and due to infant birth of female is very Low during the

year of 2011.

Table No: 4.2 Population Characteristics-Nadazhagananthal Village,

Thiruvannamalai Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District (2001-2011)

S no Characteristics 2001 % 2011 %

1 Total Household 424 545

2 Total Population 1636 2184

3 Male Population 803 49.08 1140 52.20

4 Female Population 833 50.92 1044 47.80

5 Total Literacy 1081 66.08 1423 65.16


6 Male Literacy 612 76.21 827 72.54

7 Female Literacy 469 56.30 596 57.09

8 Sex Ratio 1037 915.8

Fig No.4.6 Population Characteristics

4.10.4 OCCUPATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS - NADAZHAGANANTHAL VILLAGE

The term workers denote the population engaged in primary, secondary and

tertiary activities classified in the census reports of Indian government. During the year

2001 Nadazhagananthal village had 977 workers accounting for 59 percent of the total

population of the Village. During 2011 there were about 1042 (47 %) according to the

census. There were about 496 men (61 %) during 2001 which is increase to 655

persons (57 %) according to census 2011. There were about 481 (57 %) female

according to 2001 which is decreased 387 (37 %) female during 2011 marking a

decrease of 94 women over the previous census.

In Nadazhagananthal village had a total main workers accounted of 786 (48 %)

persons during 2001 census which is increase to 833 (38 %) persons during 2011.

There were about 348 (41 %) women in 2001 and 280 (26%) women according to the

census 2011 marking an decreases of 68 women over the previous census.


Study on occupation characteristics of population should analyze the workforce

engaged in different type of occupation. Cultivators are the major category of

occupation representing the workforce owning land. Nadazhagananthal village had total

cultivators 556 (56 % of the total workers) cultivators. The proportion of cultivators to

total workers is calculated as a percent for the two census years 2001 and 2011 for the

taluk of Thiruvannamalai in Nadazhagananthal village. There were about 316 (63 %)

men in 2001 which is decrease 309 (47 %) according to census 2011.

Nadazhagananthal village had female cultivators 240 (49 % of the female workers)

cultivators during 2001 census which is decreased 177 (45 %) during according to

census 2011.

The distribution of agricultural laborers in the study area for the two census

periods has revealed that the study area has experienced a decline in the proportion of

workers classed as agricultural laborers between 2001 and 2011. Thiruvannamalai

taluk in Nadazhagananthal village had agricultural labourers 151 (15 % of the total

workers) agricultural labourers during census 2001. There were about 70 (14 % of

male workers) men in 2001 which is increase to 94 (14 % of male workers) according

to census years 2011. Nadazhagananthal village had female agricultural laborer

decreased 66 (17 % of female workers) census 2011 compare to the previous census

year 2001 about 16 % of female workers.

This group includes the employment of workers in manufacturing activities.

Agro based industries, located in the study area engages a sizeable amount of workers.

The distribution of secondary workers in the study area is calculated as percent to the

total workers. The proportion of secondary workers to total workers has experienced

decreasing trend in the Nadazhagananthal village area between 2001 and 2011.

Secondary workers during 2001 and 2011 it could be stated that this may be due to the

opening of a number of manufacturing units in the study area.

The tertiary workers include the labour force engaged in service sector such as

education, medical, judicial, finance, administration, recreation, trade and commerce

and transport. In Nadazhagananthal village had tertiary workers accounted for about

5percent of the workers during 2001 census it is increased 17 % according to census

2011. There were about male tertiary workers of 43 (8 % of the male workers which is


increases 146 (22% of the male workers) according to census 2011. There were about

13 women tertiary workers (2 % of the female workers) during 2001census which is

almost increased to (9% of the female workers) according to census 2011.

The study area has experienced a change in the occupational structure in the form

of a decline in the proportion of cultivators, agricultural laborers and an increase in the

proportion of tertiary workers.

In Nadazhagananthal village had non workers population accounted of 1142 (52

% of the total population) according to census 2011. Which is decreased from previous

census 2001 had population 659 (40 %). There were about male non workers of (38 %

of the male population) during the census 2001. Which is increase to 485 (42 % of the

male population) according to census 2011. Because of more number of people are

educated most of people living the village had mining industries money earn our daily

life.

Table No: 4.3 Occupational Characteristics of Population -Nad–zhagananthal

Village, Thiruvannamalai Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District (2001-2011)

S no Characteristics 2001 % 2011 %

1 Total Population 1636 2184

2 Male Population 803 49.08 1140 52.20

3 Female Population 833 50.92 1044 47.80

4 Total Workers 977 59.72 1042 47.71

5 Male Workers 496 61.77 655 57.46

6 Female Workers 481 57.74 387 37.07

7 Total Main workers 786 48.04 833 38.14

8 Male Main workers 438 54.55 553 48.51

9 Female Main Workers 348 41.78 280 26.82

10 Total Cultivators 556 56.91 486 46.64

11 Male Cultivators 316 63.71 309 47.18

12 Female Cultivators 240 49.90 177 45.74

13 Total Main Agricultural Labourers 151 15.46 160 15.36

14 Male Agri.Labourers 70 14.11 94 14.35

15 Female Agri.Labourers 81 16.84 66 17.05


16 Total Main HHI 23 2.35 5 0.48

17 Male HHI 9 1.81 4 0.61

18 Female HHI 14 2.91 1 0.26

19 Total Main Other Tertiary workers 56 5.73 182 17.47

20 Male OT 43 8.67 146 22.29

21 Female OT 13 2.70 36 9.30

22 Total Nonworkers 659 40.28 1142 52.29

23 Male Nonworkers 307 38.23 485 42.54

24 Female Non workers 352 42.26 657 62.93

Fig 4.7 Occupational Characteristics

4.11 HUMAN SETTLEMENT

The following villages are found in the buffer zone with population as per 2011

census. The Nadazhagananthal Population of 2184 peoples of both male (1140) and

female (1044).

Name of Village

Direction

Distance

from Mines

Population

(Approx)

Kattumalaiyanur North 1.5 3173

Iluppatangal South 2 2782

Sanippundi East 1.5 2832

Nadazhagananthal West 1 2184


5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

5.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT

There is no gaseous matter to be generated in this mine. Dust generation during

drilling of shot holes, haul road, smoke from vehicles shall be controlled as given below,

Dust extractor or wet drilling to be followed to control dust at source of

emission during drilling,

Emission level in all machineries and transport vehicles to be tested once

in a year to keep them in control with proper maintenance and service as

per TNPCB Standards,

Water sprinklers along the sides of haul road shall be fixed to control fly

of dust while transporting minerals and waste,

Avenue trees along roads and green belt around ML boundary shall be

planted as per the norms of MoEF to control fly of dust, noise etc,

In above all, labours engaged in such dust prone areas should be provided

with safety devices like ear muff, mask, goggles etc as per the MMR, 1961

amendments and circulars of DGMS under the provisions of occupational

diseases.

Labours may be permitted officially to undergo medical checkup to test

silicosis and other respiratory check up once in 5 years and other

guidance required under these laws should be strictly adopted.

5.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT

No water bodies found nearby the mine area. The ground water table in this area

is reported as 36m depth as evidenced from nearby tube wells. The mining operation in

the proposed area is likely to be above the ground water table and thus the question of

inundation of surface waters shall not arise. Due to this, the ground water may not be

affected or polluted during the course of mining.

There is no major river, drainage and water bodies are found around 1km radius.

Ground water table is located at a depth of 36m and fluctuating between 34-36m in a


year where as mining is planned up to a depth of 33m only. Therefore pumping of

ground water or surface water does not arise in this mine.

The turbid rain water during rainy season is proposed to settle in a pit before

discharging in to the natural stream for settling the suspended particles. No other EMP

required for water quality management.

5.3 NOISE AND VIBRATION

Generation of noise during blasting shall be controlled by delay arrangements in

blasting and use of proper quantity of explosives and strength. Protective devices shall

be provided for use of persons employed in the vicinity. Wherever the noise level is

found in excess of the stipulated limits (60db), necessary protective devices like ear

plugs will be provided to the employees exposed to such conditions.

5.3.1 VIBRATION

No deep hole blasting at present. In case of deep hole blasting or any large dia

explosive usages. Vibration and air blast noise have to be tested.

5.4 TOP SOIL MANAGEMENT

Top soil is a precious product of the earth which normally forms from the rocks

by weathering by millions of years of exposures to the atmosphere with aid of oxygen

and water. The top soil should be dumped along the Lease boundary for dump

afforestation purposes. Top soil should not be mixed with other waste or reject

materials. It should be conserved by judicious utilization in the mine premises.

5.5 WASTE MANAGEMENT

The waste to be generated shall be debris of portable size hard rock with some

fines. No clayey matter shall present in the waste. The solid waste shall be dumped

systematically with proper repose angle and stabilization as given below,


Gradation of dump shall be done automatically as coarser materials go to the

bottom and finer at the top and therefore drain of rain water flow freely to the

bottom without endangering the stability of dump,

Stabilization of dump with top soil and tree plantation shall make the dump

more stable on long,

1m height parapet shall be constructed for dumps more than 6m height along the

toe to prevent and control wash out from dumps entering into natural system

through rain water,

Garland drainage around dump shall prevent under wash of dump by hydrostatic

pressure to be developed by surface water and control wash outs and collapse,

Dump should be terraced for every 5m height and stabilized as above,

As practically as possible the dump should be made as per the plate VIII on

barren grounds so as to avoid re-handling so that the dump shall be seasoned

and stabilized.

Dimensions of Dump at the end of 5th year and at the end of Life of Mine are

given as under,

Description End of 5th Year End of Life of Mine

Topsoil No much of topsoil shall be

removed

No much of topsoil shall be

removed

Reject 46193m3 140290m3

Waste 4869m3 15282m3

All waste and reject materials are dumped eastern side of lease area.


5.6 TAILING DAM MANAGEMENT

No water shall be used for quarrying or any other processing except drinking

water to be drawn from public sources. Some stagnation of rain water in the pit shall be

used for wire saw cutting and recycled using slurry pumps. Therefore need for tailing

dam does not arise. But tailing control of rain water flow during rainy season has to be

done by decanting the SPM in a pit before passing the water into natural system.

5.7 STABILIZATION AND VEGETATION OF DUMPS

The materials to be dumped shall be very hard in nature and it does not require

any grading separately. The materials like granite rejects shall be graded automatically

during dumping by Excavator and tipper combinations. Part of top soil will be spread

over the Non-active dumps along the slope and edges to plant tree sapling to form

vegetal cover over the dumps. Such vegetal cover will prevent erosion of dumps during

rainy seasons. The program of tree planting is given as under,

5.8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS ARISING OUT OF MINING

The mine area does not cover any habitation. Hence the mining activity does not

involve any displacement of human settlement. No public buildings, places, monuments

etc exist within the lease area or in the surrounding area. The mining operation will not

disturb/ relocate any village or need resettlement. Thus no adverse impact is

anticipated. The impact of mining activity in the area is positive on the socio-economic

environment of the region. Nadazhaga nanthal village in Black Granite mine is providing

employment to local population and it will be give preference to the local people

whenever there is requirement of man power.

5.8.1 GENERAL

The coming of the project will bring overall improvement in the locality,

neighborhood and the state by bringing industry, roads, water supply, electricity,

employment, living standard and economic growth.


5.8.2 EMPLOYMENT

The socio-economic conditions of the surrounding villages are poor as there is no

significant source of earning. The occupational activities are agriculture, cattle rearing

and employment in mines but on daily wages. The mining activity will provide

employment to local people which will increase socio economic status of the area

5.8.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The opening of the proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the

adjoining areas. This will result in following benefits:-

Improvements in physical infrastructure.

Improvements in Social Infrastructure.

Increase in Employment Potential

Contribution to the Exchequer.

Prevention of illegal mining.

During and Post-mining enhancement of green cover.

5.9 PROGRAMME OF AFFORESTATION

Regional trees like Teak, Mango, Tamarind and other regional trees etc will be

planted along the Lease boundary and avenues as well as over Non-active dumps at a

rate of 20 trees per annum with interval 5m in between. The rate of survival expected to

be 80% in this area. Land use and afforestation Plan is given Plate X.

Year Place Type of Trees Number Rate of survival

2015-16 Lapsed Scheme of Mining Plan Period

2016-17 Lease Boundary Teak, Mango, Tamarind & other regional trees.

20 80%


20 80%


20 80%


20 80%


5.10 PROPOSAL FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT

The waste to be generated shall be debris of portable size hard rock without any

red soil and connate water and therefore collapse of dumps is not possible for this mine.

All waste and reject materials shall be dumped on the south side of the lease area.

Dimensions of Dump at the end of 5th year and at the end of Life of Mine are given as

under,

Description End of 5th Year End of Life of Mine

Topsoil No much of topsoil shall be

removed

No much of topsoil shall be

removed

Reject 46193m3 140290m3

Waste 4869m3 15282m3

As a part of Granite conservation and Environmental issues small pieces of

granite shall be used for tile and monument industries. Huge gang saw size blacks shall

be used for making slabs etc as well as for exports.


6 INFRASTUCTURE & WALFARE MEASURES

6.1 Habilitation

The following villages are found in the buffer zone with population as per 2011

census. The Nadazhagananthal Population of 2184 peoples of both male (1140) and

female (1044).

6.2 Power lines:

The HT line is found nearby the area leaving 50meters safety distance as

provided and LT line is found 60meters away on western side from the site.

6.3 Water bodies:

There is no major river; drainage, track and water bodies are located around

500m radius. Water table is located at a depth of 36m.

6.4 Archaeological\Historical monuments:

No infrastructures and places of interest like archeological monuments,

Sanctuaries, bridges etc are found within 500m radius.

6.5 Road:

NH-road is situated about 10meters away on southern side connecting

Thiruvannamalai-Villupuram. The approach road located southern side of the site for

transport of materials.

Name of Village Direction Distance

from Mines

Population

(Approx)

Kattumalaiyanur North 1.5 3173

Iluppatangal South 2 2782

Sanippundi East 1.5 2832

Nadazhagananthal West 1 2184


6.6 Place of worship:

There is no place of worship like School, archeological monuments and Villages

found around 500m radius.

6.7 Reserves Forest\Forest\ social forest\ wild life sanctuaries etc

There is no reserve forest is situated around 10kms radius. There is no wild life

sanctuaries are involved around 10kms radius.

6.8 Any other structures: Nil

6.9 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL & WELFARE MEASURES

a) Employment Potential

For the purpose of Mines safety under the provisions of MMR, 1961 under the

Mines Act, 1952.The Mining Engineer so appointed should have First\ Second class

Mine Manager certificate to act as a Manager of the Mine as per the Mining laws. To

supervise daily, of all workings and the persons employed therein the First\second class

Manager so appointed must be assisted by a Foreman certificate holder. Wherever the

workers are employed more than 10, it is preferred to have a qualified Mining Mate to

keep all the production workers directly under his control and supervision.

A mines clerk shall also be appointed to keep the registers and record of the

mine and make necessary entries for the persons employed in the mines.

b) Management and supervisory personal.

a) Manager Cum Mining Engineer : 1 Person

(exempted under rule 42(6)(d) of

GCDR, 1999) Second Class

b) Mining Mate : 1 person

c) Blaster : Nil

d) Supervisor : 1 Person

e) Clerk cum record keeper : 1 person


C. LABOUR SKILLED - SEMI SKILLED AND UNSKILLED

Skilled

Operator : 1 Person

Wire saw operator : 1 Persons

Semi-skilled

Driver : 2 Persons

Welder 1 Person

Driller 8 Persons

Unskilled

Dressing Labours : 4 Persons.

Cleaners : 2 “

Office boy : 1 “ ---------------

Total Labours = 20

Management and supervisory staffs 1 --------------- Total employees = 21 ---------------

6.10 WELFARE MEASURES

6.10.1Amenities - Nadazhagananthal Village

a. Educational facilities

All the villages in the study area are provided with minimum educational facility.

There are one primary or elementary school at Nadazhagananthal village in the study

area. However, there is no senior secondary school, Industrial/Training school and

college in the study area. For higher education people have to rush to other towns.

b. Health Facilities

The Primary health care centre is located in Nadazhagananthal village distance

between 5 km. Study area of the proposed Multi mineral Granite project is very lacking

in medical facilities in this area. There is no hospital any type. The field investigation has

revealed that during emergency one rush to district hospital at Thiruvannamalai. Deep

probe made during the field survey has revealed that the health institutions located in


the study area are not fully equipped due to paucity of man power, medicines,

equipment and ambulances.

c. Drinking water

Drinking water is available in all the villages of the study area. The various

sources of drinking water are taps, wells, tanks, hand pumps and rivers.

d. Electricity

All the villages in the study area are provided with electricity and the same is

available for domestic use, agricultural use and industrial use.

e. Roads

Paved roads are available in eight villages. Where paved roads are not there mud

roads are there. They are connected by mud roads only. In the mining lease area there is

a paved road.

f. Other Facilities

Other facilities available in the study area are Post offices available in

Nadazhagananthal 3km from the mining area. Further, fire station is near

Thiruvannamalai and police station is nearest mining area and nearest railway station

taluk of Thiruvannamalai. Bus services are available in 11 above villages.

It is suggested that the project authority may take up the following community

development activities in order to uplift the socio-economic conditions of the people in

the impact area:

Construction of paved roads where mud roads are still in existence.

Setting up of an occupational training center at village Thiruvannamalai.

Setting up of secondary schools in those villages where it is still missing.

4) Setting of dispensaries or mobile medical units for providing medical aid to

villagers.

Protected water supply in villages where drinking water supply is inadequate.

Village development by adopting selected villages.


Conclusions

With the setting up of the proposed mining project the occupational pattern of

the people in the study area will change to making more people engaged in mining and

business activities. This will reduce occupational dependence of people on agriculture.

In this study area are the facilities like education up to 10+2 level, health, housing,

drinking water, road etc. are far from satisfactory. It is expected that same will improve

to a great extent due to intervention of the project proponent.


7.0 PROJECT COST

7.1 Proposed financial estimate / budget for (EMP) Environment Management

Project cost / investment

A) Project cost / investment

Land Cost : Poramboke Land

Machinery to be used : Rs 1,50,000,00

Refilling / Fencing : Rs 75,000

Labourers Shed : Rs 75,000

Sanitary facility : Rs 50,000

Other items : Rs 75,000

Total Rs 152.75lakhs

b) EMP Cost

Drinking water facility for the labourers : Rs 75,000

Sanitary arrangement : Rs 70,000

Safety Kits, : Rs 75,000

Water sprinkling for dust control : Rs 75,000

Afforestation etc. : Rs 3,80,000

Total : Rs 6.75lakhs

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