PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT
Multi Colour Granite quarry
Over an extent of
4.71.0 Ha in S.F.No. 209/1, 209/2(P) & etc Poolampatti Village, Madurai North Taluk,
Madurai District, Tamil Nadu.
of M/s P.R.P.EXPORTS,
Therkkutheru, Melur Taluk Madurai District, Tamilnadu - 625 122
Email id: [email protected] Mobile No: 9442600285
Consultant
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Email:[email protected]. Website: www.abmenvirotech.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
S. No DESCRIPTION Page No.
1. Executive Summary 3
2. Introduction Of The Project/Background Information 6
3. Project Description 11
4. Site Analysis 20
5. Planning Brief 32
6. Infrastrucutre And Welfare Measures 34
7. Reclamation And Rehabilitation Plan 38
8. Project Schedule & Cost Estimates 39
9. Analysis Of Proposal 40
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CHAPTER 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proponent M/s P.R.P.Exports, having its registered office at Therkutheru, Melur Taluk,
Madurai District, Tamil Nadu-625 020. The mining lease was granted vide G.O. (3D) No.18
Industries (MMB-1) Department dated 30.01.2006 for a period of twenty years (04.04.2006 –
03.04.2026). The Multicolour granite quarry is located in S.F.No: 209/1, 209/2(P), 209/3,
209/4, 209/5, 209/6, 209/7, 209/8, 209/9, 209/10, 209/11, 209/12, 210/1(P), 210/2(P),
210/3(P), 210/4(P), 222/1(P), 223/1A, 223/1B, 223/2(P) , 224/2, 224/3, 224/4, 224/5, 224/6,
224/7, 224/8, 224/9, 224/10, 224/11 & 224/13 over an extent of 4.71.0 Ha of Poolampatti
Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu State.
The mining plan was approved by Geology and Mining Department, Guindy, Chennai vide
letter no: 11981/MM2/2005, Dated 18.01.2006. To comply with the rule of GCDR 1999, the
present scheme of mining was submitted for the period 2016-17 to 2017-2018. As per the
EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendment
notification S.O 141 (E) dated 15.01.2016, the project area lesser than 5 Hectares are
classified under B2 category for the purpose of Environmental Clearance. This B2 category
projects require environment clearance from DEIAA Authority, Madurai District.
Open cast semi-mechanized method of mining is proposed with average production of
5130M3 per annum. The lease area is not agricultural land and the area is classified as Patta
land. There is no nearby eco sensitive area and so it does not fall under general and specific
condition as per the EIA notification 2006.
1.1. SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT
S.No FEATURE DETAILS
1 Name of the Proponent M/s P.R.P.Granites
2 Type of Project Multi Colour Granite
3 Site Location Poolampatti Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai
District, Tamil Nadu.
4 Mining lease area 4.71.0 hectares
5 Type of land Patta Land
6 Period of Lease 20 years
7 Production capacity Average Production: 5130M3
per annum.
8 Method of Mining Open cast mining by semi-mechanized method.
9 Depth of Mining 20m
10 Precise area communication
approved by the District
collector
G.O. (3D) No.18 Industries (MMB-1) Department
dated 30.01.2006 for a period of twenty years
(04.04.2006 – 03.04.2026).
11 Mining plan approved by
the Deputy/Assistant
Director of the District
The mining plan was approved by Geology and Mining,
Guindy, Chennai vide letter No. 11981/MM2/2005,
Dated 18.1.2006.
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12 Latitude & Longitude S.NO Latitude Longitude
1 N 90 57' 19.1" E 78
0 14' 33.9"
2 N 90 57' 19.8" E 78
0 14' 34.3"
3 N 90 57' 20.9" E 78
0 14' 34.5"
4 N 90 57' 22.1" E 78
0 14' 32.6"
5 N 90 57' 23.5" E 78
0 14' 31.4"
6 N 90 57' 22.3" E 78
0 14' 30.3"
7 N 90 57' 22.9" E 78
0 14' 29.5"
8 N 90 57' 23.3" E 78
0 14' 28.7"
9 N 90 57' 21.6" E 78
0 14' 27.6"
10 N 90 57' 20.2" E 78
0 14' 26.7"
11 N 90 57' 20.1" E 78
0 14' 26.8"
12 N 90 57' 19.7" E 78
0 14' 26.7"
13 N 90 57' 18.0" E 78
0 14' 25.4"
14 N 90 57' 17.4" E 78
0 14' 25.1"
15 N 90 57' 16.8" E 78
0 14' 24.7"
16 N 90 57' 16.0" E 78
0 14' 24.0"
17 N 90 57' 15.8" E 78
0 14' 24.0"
18 N 90 57' 14.6" E 78
0 14' 23.6"
19 N 90 57' 14.4" E 78
0 14' 23.4"
20 N 90 57' 14.0" E 78
0 14' 23.2"
21 N 90 57' 13.3" E 78
0 14' 24.3"
22 N 90 57' 13.2" E 78
0 14' 24.7"
23 N 90 57' 15.1" E 78
0 14' 27.3"
24 N 90 57' 16.2" E 78
0 14' 27.9"
25 N 90 57' 16.2" E 78
0 14' 28.3"
26 N 90 57' 16.0" E 78
0 14' 28.5"
27 N 90 57' 17.1" E 78
0 14' 29.2"
28 N 90 57' 16.4" E 78
0 14' 30.4"
29 N 90 57' 17.2" E 78
0 14' 30.5"
13 Toposheet No. 58K/5
14 Topography of MSL area The quarry lease area exhibits a flat terrain. The slope
of the area is a gentle scope towards Northern side and
altitude of the area is 130m (Maximum) above MSL.
15 Land Use Pattern The area receives 600-800 mm rainfall /annum and the
ground water occurs at a depth of 35m in summer and
30m at rainy season. Village use water for drinking and
other domestic purposes without any adverse health
effect. Drinking water will be supplied from own RO
system. The area experiences moderate climate.
16 Ground water level Depth of water table is reported as 30m below ground
level.
17 Climatic condition The prevailing climate condition experienced in the
quarry lease hold area is arid with maximum
temperature up to 35°C in summer and it drops down to
25°C during winter seasons. The area receives 600-
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800mm rainfall per annum during both south west and
north east monsoons.
18 Nearest habitation Illangianthan– 0.6KM
19 Nearest Town Melur -13.5KM
20 Nearest Railway Station Madurai Railway Station – 14KM
21 Nearest Airport Madurai Airport – 21KM
22 Nearest Hospital Vikram Hospital – 8km - west
23 Aerial distance to the
nearest Eco sensitive areas,
CRZ, forest, wild life
sanctuary, Interstate
boundary, critically polluted
area if the quarry site is
within 10km of these areas.
i. Forest (Conservation) Act 1980: There is no reserve
forest around 10km radius.
ii. There is no wild life sanctuary within 10 Km radius
from the project site area under the Wildlife
(protection) Act, 1972.
iii. The quarry is located 88km from Bay of Bengal on
South East. Hence, the project doesn’t attract the C.R.Z.
Notification, 2011.
24 Man power 35 employees
25 Water requirement & source Total water requirement for 4.0KLD
Purpose Quantity
Drinking and utilities 1.0KLD
Dust suppression and Green belt 3.0KLD
Source: Mineral water industries and Water Tank
26 Overburden/Waste The total waste to be produced during the plan period
will be 76955M3
27 Cost of the project Cost of the project = Rs. 77.75 lakhs
EMP cost = Rs. 4.50 lakhs
28 Defense installations Nil within 10 km
29 Archeological features Nil within 10 km
30 Ecological sensitive zones Nil within 10 km
31 Interstate Boundary Kerala Interstate Boundary – 107km - West
33 Nearest streams/ rivers/
water bodies
There is no major river or water body, nallah and ponds
are situated around 500m radius.
i. Veerapanjan kanmai – 5.4km – SW
ii. Vandiyur lake – 8km- W
34 Seismic zone Zone-II, Low damage risk zone as per BMTPC,
Vulnerability atlas Seismic zone of India IS: 1893-
2002.
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CHAPTER 2.0
INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT
(BACKGROUND INFORMATION)
2.1. PROJECT AND THE PROPONENT
The proponent M/s P.R.P.Exports, having its registered office at Therkutheru, Melur Taluk,
Madurai District, Tamil Nadu-625 020. The mining lease was granted vide G.O. (3D) No.18
Industries (MMB-1) Department dated 30.01.2006 for a period of twenty years (04.04.2006 –
03.04.2026). The Multicolour granite quarry is located in S.F.No: 209/1, 209/2(P), 209/3,
209/4, 209/5, 209/6, 209/7, 209/8, 209/9, 209/10, 209/11, 209/12, 210/1(P), 210/2(P),
210/3(P), 210/4(P), 222/1(P), 223/1A, 223/1B, 223/2(P) , 224/2, 224/3, 224/4, 224/5, 224/6,
224/7, 224/8, 224/9, 224/10, 224/11 & 224/13 over an extent of 4.71.0 Ha of Poolampatti.
The mining plan was approved by Geology and Mining Department, Guindy, Chennai vide
letter no: 11981/MM2/2005, Dated 18.1.2006. To comply the rule of GCDR 1999, the
present scheme of mining was submitted for the period 2011-16. As per the EIA
(Environmental Impact Assessment) notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendment
notification S.O 141 (E) dated 15.01.2016, the project area lesser than 5 Hectares are
classified under B2 category for the purpose of Environmental Clearance. This B2 category
projects require environment clearance from DEIAA Authority, Madurai District.
Open cast semi-mechanized method of mining is proposed with average production of
5130M3 per annum. The lease area is not agricultural land and the area is classified as Patta
land. There is no nearby eco sensitive area and so it does not fall under general and specific
condition as per the EIA notification 2006. The project cost is about Rs. 77.75 lakhs and
EMP Cost is Rs 4.50 lakhs which is allotted for Environmental monitoring and management.
2.2. LOCATION
The area is marked in the Geological Survey of India, Topo sheet No.58 K/5. Below table
2.1, which shows the Latitude and Longitude of all Pillars reading as
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S.NO Latitude Longitude
1 N 90 57' 19.1" E 78
0 14' 33.9"
2 N 90 57' 19.8" E 78
0 14' 34.3"
3 N 90 57' 20.9" E 78
0 14' 34.5"
4 N 90 57' 22.1" E 78
0 14' 32.6"
5 N 90 57' 23.5" E 78
0 14' 31.4"
6 N 90 57' 22.3" E 78
0 14' 30.3"
7 N 90 57' 22.9" E 78
0 14' 29.5"
8 N 90 57' 23.3" E 78
0 14' 28.7"
9 N 90 57' 21.6" E 78
0 14' 27.6"
10 N 90 57' 20.2" E 78
0 14' 26.7"
11 N 90 57' 20.1" E 78
0 14' 26.8"
12 N 90 57' 19.7" E 78
0 14' 26.7"
13 N 90 57' 18.0" E 78
0 14' 25.4"
14 N 90 57' 17.4" E 78
0 14' 25.1"
15 N 90 57' 16.8" E 78
0 14' 24.7"
16 N 90 57' 16.0" E 78
0 14' 24.0"
17 N 90 57' 15.8" E 78
0 14' 24.0"
18 N 90 57' 14.6" E 78
0 14' 23.6"
19 N 90 57' 14.4" E 78
0 14' 23.4"
20 N 90 57' 14.0" E 78
0 14' 23.2"
21 N 90 57' 13.3" E 78
0 14' 24.3"
22 N 90 57' 13.2" E 78
0 14' 24.7"
23 N 90 57' 15.1" E 78
0 14' 27.3"
24 N 90 57' 16.2" E 78
0 14' 27.9"
25 N 90 57' 16.2" E 78
0 14' 28.3"
26 N 90 57' 16.0" E 78
0 14' 28.5"
27 N 90 57' 17.1" E 78
0 14' 29.2"
28 N 90 57' 16.4" E 78
0 14' 30.4"
29 N 90 57' 17.2" E 78
0 14' 30.5"
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Fig. 2.1: Field Photograph showing GPS Survey
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Fig 2.2 Image showing Location of the existing quarry
Fig 2.3 Google image showing Lease boundary of the existing quarry
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Fig 2.4 Geo-Referenced Google image showing 300/500M radius from the periphery of the
lease area.
2.3. NEED FOR THE PROJECT
Polished Multi Colour Granite Are Widely Used For Decorative Purposes In Building,
Monument, Institutional, Commercial And Residential Buildings In The Form Of Slabs,
Tiles, Cut To Size, Markers Etc., Because Of Its High Polishing Nature And Strength Its
Commercial Demand Is Increasing Steadily In The World Market, Particularly In Italy,
Spain, Switzerland Etc. The Applicant’s Area Has Found A Type Of Grey Granite With
Wave Pattern Of Pink/Violet/White Minerals With Black Minerals. Its Demand Is High Both
In Domestic And International Market Even For The Rough Blocks.
2.4. EMPLOYMENT GENERATION
Management and supervisory personal
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
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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.
The following man power is proposed for quarrying multi colour granite during the five years
period to achieve the proposed production and to comply the provisions of the government
norms.
1. Mines manager :1
2. Part time Quarrying Engineer or Geologist has proposed :1
3. Mines Clerk :1
1 High skilled supervisors 2
skilled Compressor operators 2
Drillers 8
Blasters 1
operators 4
Drivers 2
2 Semi-skilled Cleaner 2
General Labour 8
3 Un-skilled Office – boy 1
Watchman 2
Management & Supervisory Persons 3
Total 35 No’s
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CHAPTER 3
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 METHOD OF MINING
No change in the method of quarrying. The same open cast mechanized quarrying with 6mtr
vertical bench with a bench width of 3mtr has been followed because of sheet rock without
major tectonic distance. Under the regulation 106(2) (b) of the Metallurgical mines
Regulation 1961, in all open cast quarrying, the bench height should not exceed 5mtr and
bench width should not be less than bench height. The slope of the bench should not exceed
60° from horizontal, however being a dimensional cutting stones, vertical face shall be kept
with overall pit slope of 45°.
But as far as the quarrying of granites dimensional stones are concerned, observance of the
provisions of regulation 106(2) (b) as above is seldom possible due to various inherent petro
genetic & quarrying difficulties. Hence, it is proposed to obtain relaxation to the provisions of
the above regulation from the Director of mines safety, Chennai for which necessary
provision is available with the regulation 10(2) (b). The production of multicolor granite
dimensional stone in this quarry involves the following methods typical for granite stone
quarrying in contrast to other major mining.
3.1.1. FOR OPERATION
The Operations of granite quarry require the following loose tools materials and has to be
kept sufficiently in stock for non-interruption of the quarry work.
1. Drill rods-0.3m, 0.4m, 0.5m, 0.6m, 0.75m, 1.65m, 2.25m, 3m, and 3.6m.
2. Steel Alloy chains of sufficient length of 12mm, 16mm and 18mm sizes.
3. “D” shackles to link the chain lengths.
4. Rubber hose of required length.
5. Hose clamps to link the compressors delivery hoses.
6. Feather and wedges of 6”and 12” dia sizes utilize for splitting the block from the
mother rock. This is an important tool in the operation of quarry.
7. Crow bars.
8. Spades
9. Sludge hammer
10. Iron pans
11. Pitcher hammer
12. Chisels
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13. Consumables such as diesel, Hydraulic oil etc.
14. Stock of essential spares parts of machinery.
15. Explosive as per the licensed quantity “M” type portable Magazine with
accessories.
In addition to the above the wire saw equipment, diamond cutting wires and other accessories
are used for releasing the rough blocks, waste rock mass from sheet rocks. The above
machineries are adequate to meet out the simultaneous development and production schedule
drawn out in this scheme of quarrying.
3.1.2 DRILLING
Conventional 32mm dia blast holes will be drilled by using portable compressor (Shown in
figure 3.1) along with jack hammers perfectly parallel to each other at 30-40cm intervals
without any hole deviation, all along the required plane of splitting. The holes are drilled up
to a depth up to few centimeters above the required horizontal plane. The depth of each hole
is 2.5m for 3m bench height and the burden from preface depends upon the size of blocks.
However, it is preferred to have less than 1m burden from the preface for splitting of blocks
effectively. The spacing should be adjusted less than 30 cm, in case of burden if excess of
1.5m. Details of Drilling equipments are in table 3.1.
Table 3.1 Details of Drilling Equipments
Type Nos. Dia. Of
Hole
Size/Capacity
Make
Motive
Power H.P.
Jack Hammer 6 25.5mm Hand held Atlas
Copco Diesel 60
Figure 3.1 a) Jack Hammer drilling b) Compressor
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Diamond Wire saw cutting is an eco friendly method of quarrying with high rate of recovery,
thereby the conservation aspects of GCDR, 1999 is perfectly fulfilled.
3.1.3. a) BLASTING
A Controlled Blasting Technique Is Adopted To Open A Pre-Determined Crack Of
The Block 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,
I) Pre-Splitting
II) Cushing Blasting With Low Strength And Very Low Dia. Cartridges Axial
Priming Or Standard Dia. Cartridge With Intermittent Stemming Materials.
III)Water Impulsion With Detonating Cords Of Sufficient Power, Preferably
10gms Per Metre To Develop Cracks Along The Line Of Drilling,
Figure 3.2.: Shot holes with low explosives connected with Detonating Cord (Trunk
Line)
In watery holes, the detonating fuse is directly used and water act as a cushion to move the
blocks and form a line of crack. In other cases, small vibration 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 blocks into smaller sizes after drilling of holes to a depth of
30-40 cm. Then the blocks are dressed to desire sizes.
3.1.3 b) TYPE OF EXPLOSIVES
Common Explosives Used To Develop A Line Of Crack Along The Line Of Drilling
Are,
I) Detonating Fuse Or Cord With 5-10gms Of Expl. Per Metre,
Ii) Low Explosives Like Gun Powder Or 70 Gms Of Slurry Cartridges,
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Iii) Ordinary Detonator, Class- 6
Iv) Safety Fuse, Class -6.
3.1.3 c) POWDER FACTOR
The Powder factor for waste rock development shall be 2 m3 or 7 tonnes per Kg. of
explosives.
3.1.3 d) STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES
The Applicant Is Directly Purchasing Explosives From An Authorized Dealer And
They Are Blasting With Help Of Blaster Certificate Holders. Agreement Is Made
With License Holder In Form-22 For Store, Use And Sale Of Explosives.
3.1.4 LOADING
Hydraulic Excavators Into 10 Tonner’s Tippers Shall Be Used For Clearing Of
Waste And Rejects From The Working Place Periodically. The Applicant Is
Engaging One Hydraulic Excavator With 1.2m3 Capacity And Tippers Of 10 Tonnes
Capacity For Internal Transport Of Rejects From The Working Face To The Dumps.
Details Of Loading Equipments Are In Table 3.2.
3.1.5 HAULAGE AND TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT
Transport Of Rejects And Waste Are Removed By Tippers Of 10tonne Capacity As
Given In Table 3.2.
TABLE 3.2 LOADING EQUIPMENT
Type Nos. Bucket Capacity
(m3)
Make Motive
Power H.P.
Hydraulic 1 No 1.2 m3 L&T or Ex
200 Diesel 120
Tipper 3 No 10 M.T Ashok
Leyland Diesel 110
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Fig 3.3 a) Hydraulic Excavator LC 330 b) Tipping Truck
3.1.6 MISCELLANEOUS OPERATIONS
i) A Genset is being utilized for operation of wire-saw machine and the oil engine is engaged
for dewatering purpose,
Table 3.3 Specifications of GENSET
Type Nos. Capacity Make Motive Power H.P.
Genset 1 125 KVA --- Diesel -
3.1.7. PUMPING
Dewatering Arrangements Shall Be Made To Pump Out The Rain And Percolation
Of Ground Water During Rainy Seasons. Pump With 30 H.P. Capacities Is Available
At Site.
3.2. SAMPLING
In case of core drilling, the lithology, colour, texture, cracks, joints mineral grains alignment
have to be observed and manual polishing and engineering properties can also studied for
decorative purposes.
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3.3 METHODS OF ESTIMATION OF RESERVES
The geological plan demarking the commercially viable granite body has been prepared in
1:2000 scales (Plate No. IV). four sections have been drawn, four along in the scale 1; 2000
sections are width wise vertically AA’ & BB’ which is suitable chosen to cover the maximum
area, in the scale of Horizontal: 1:2000 & vertically 1:2000 respectively. (Plate No.IV).
The cross sectional area for the proved depth persistence of 20m (20m multicolor granite has
been worked out for each section. The cross sectional area multiplied by its length of
influence on the longer axis gives the volume (insitu) in the cross sectional area. The sum
total of the insitu reserves available within the individual cross sectional area gives the
Geological resources of the lease hold area. Form the total Geological insitu resources, based
on the present fresh granite after removal of overburden the recovery is anticipated 20% and
the geological and mineable resources are calculated, the quantity of saleable granite stone
and quantity rejects and waste generation are computed by applying recovery factory as 20%
by volume. As the saleable multi granite stone are in term of cubic meters (volume) only and
not in term of tonnage as in the case of major industrial mining, the geological reserves,
mineable reserves and quantum of waste generated etc, are given only in term of cubic meter
volume. The details of estimation of geological resources and mineable reserves with
reference to the geological plan & cross section and conceptual plan & section as shown in
(Plate No.VI & VIII) respectively.
3.3.1. GEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
The Geological resources are given in the table no: 3.4.
TABLE-3.4 Geological resources
Category Year Sectional
Area
Deposit
Height
(m)
Volume
(M3)
R.F
Production (M3)
Granite Waste Top
Soil
Proved
A-A’ 21145 2 42290 --- --- --- 42290
21145 10 211450 0.25 52863 158588
B-B’ 25989 2 51978 --- --- --- 51978
25989 10 259890 0.25 64973 194918
471340 117835 353505
Probable
A-A’ 21145 5 105725 0.25 26431 79294
B-B’ 25989 5 129945 0.25 32486 97459
235670 58918 176753
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Possible
A-A’ 21145 5 105725 0.25 26431 79294
B-B’ 25989 5 129945 0.25 32486 97459
235670 58918 176753
Total 47134 942680 235670 707010 94268
Geological Resources ROM = 942680
Recoverable Reserves (20%) = 235670M3
Granite Waste (80%) = 707010M3
Granite: Waste = 2:8
3.3.2. MINEABLE RESERVES
The mineable reserves are calculated by deducting the area under distance and bench loss.
Details are given in the table no 3.5.
TABLE-3.5 Mineable reserves
Category Year Sectional
Area
Deposit
Height
(m)
Volume
(M3)
R.F
Production (M3)
Granite Waste Top
soil
Proved
A-A’ 21145 2 42290 --- --- --- 42290
21145 10 211450 0.25 52863 158588
B-B’ 25989 2 51978 --- --- --- 51978
25989 10 259890 0.25 64973 194918
471340 117835 353505
Probable
A-A’ 21145 5 105725 0.25 26431 79294
B-B’ 25989 5 129945 0.25 32486 97459
235670 58918 176753
Possible
A-A’ 21145 5 105725 0.25 26431 79294
B-B’ 25989 5 129945 0.25 32486 97459
235670 58918 176753
Total 47134 942680 235670 707010 94268
After buffer zone 922800 230700 692100 71220
Geological Resources ROM = 922800M3
Recoverable Reserves = 230700M3
Granite Waste (80%) = 692100M3
Granite: waste = 2:8
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3.4. CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN
The Conceptual mining plan is prepared with an object of long term systematic development
of benches; layout, Section of permanent ultimate pit limit, depth of quarrying and ultimate
pit, section of site for construction of site for construction of infrastructure etc. The ultimate
pit size is designed based on certain parameters as economical depth of quarrying, safety
zones permissible area etc. The ultimate pit dimension of the quarry is given below.
Block Average Length(m) Average Width (m) Average Depth (m)
XX’ 377.26 68 20
However, during extraction of blocks each bench will be of 6m height & width of 3m,
vertical slope for proper dimensional cutting. The quantum of excavation is estimated
922800M3 for depth of 20m. The granite waste is estimated at 69210M
3 & saleable granite
blocks as 230700M3.
3.5 YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION FOR THE NEXT FIVE
YEARS
The year –wise development for the ensuing five years periods is shown in the plates with
cross sections. And details are given in the table no.3.7.
Table No.3.7 Year wise development and production.
Year Working
Area (m2)
Bench
Height
(m)
Volume
(m3)
R.F
Granite waste
1st year
(2016-17) 2583 6m 15498 0.25 3875 11624
2nd
Year
(2017-18) 3008 6m 18048 0.25 4512 13536
3rd
Year
(2018-19) 3135 6m 18810 0.25 4703 14108
4th
Year
(2019-20) 3917 6m 23502 0.25 5876 17627
5th
Year
(2020-21) 4458 6m 26748 0.25 6687 20061
Total 17101 102606 25652 76955
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ROM = 102606M3
Recoverable Reserves (20%) = 25652M3
Granite Waste (80%) = 76955M3
Granite: Waste = 2:8
3.6. PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN THE QUARRY IS FULLY
DEVELOPED:
The proposed rate of production when the quarry is fully developed is 5130M3 Per annum.
The production schedule for the subsequent three year is drawn mainly in consideration of
reserves position, market demand, men, machinery development and the cost of production.
3.7 USE OF THE GRANITE STONE
The quarried multi colour granite blocks are either exported as raw blocks or processed as
valve added products such as slabs, titles, fancy items, Monuments, precision surface plates
for engineering application.
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CHAPTER 4
SITE ANALYSIS
4 .1 PHYSIOGRAPHY
The quarry lease exhibits a flat terrain. The slope of the gentle scope towards northern side
and attitude of the area is 130m above MSL. And general view of the quarry given in the fig
no.4.1 and working pit fig no 4.2. The area receives 600-800mm rainfall/ annum and the
ground water occurs at a depth of 35m in summer and 30m at rainy season. Village use water
for drinking and other domestic purposes without any adverse effects. Drinking water will be
supplied from own water plant of ROR system. The area experience moderate climate and
there is scanty growth of vegetation and in around the quarry lease area.
Fig no: 4.1 General views of quarry area
Table No.4.1 distance with direction & population
S.No Village Distance (KM) population
1 Poolampatti 2.4 (N) 750
2 Sithakur 1.2 (E) 250
3 Vellankulam 2.6 (S) 400
4 Illangianthan 0.6 (W) 350
Poolampatti is a medium size village located in Madurai North of Madurai district, Tamil
Nadu with total 202 families residing. The Poolampatti village has population of 788 of
which 383 are males while 405 are females as per Population Census 2011.
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4.2 GEOLOGY:
4.2.1 Geology of the area:
This area forms a part of peninsular gneiss the most wide spread group of rocks in many parts
of Tamil Nadu. The southern domain of Tamil Nadu is characterized by the Khondalite group
of rocks (with subordinate amount of Charnockites) and marked by the absence of BMQ and
dolerite dyke systems. The rock formation is popularly known as multicolor granite
(leptynite) essentially made up of a supra crustal assemblages of quartz and feldspar as major
constituents (±silimanite ±graphite ±granet ±magnetite), closely inter banded with calc –
silicate rocks and dolomite, as well as Garnetiferous gneiss or schist, occurring within a vast
area of Biotite gneiss (±garnet). The lease applied area comprises granite gneiss popularly
teed as “Madurai Gneiss”
The rock around Melur can be broadly classified into Khondalite and Charnockite groups of
rocks. Khondalite group in this area is essentially made up of calc- granulite/ crytaline
limestone and garnetiferous sillimanite gneiss, with minor bands of quartz Charnockite group
on the other hand includes the acid to intermediate Charnockites with minor bands of two
pyroxene granulite. Both the group of rocks ware later migmatised and reconstituted giving
rise to grey colored migmatite compressing hornblende Biotite gneiss, as well as garnet
Biotite gneiss and garnetiferous quartz feldspathic granulite. The intrusions of younger pink
granite as well as pink pegmatoidal granite had converted part of the grey migmatite into pink
magmatite gneiss and pink augen gneiss. The white granite garnetiferous quartzo-feldapathic
granulite occurring east of Melur is considered to be reconstituted garnetiferous silimanite
gneiss while the pink augen gneiss well developed near Tiruchchunai is dude to blastic
growth of pink potash feldspar augen within the gray Biotite gneiss. A number of minor
pegmatite and quartz veins represent the last stage intrusive activity in the area.
Only four may have commercial significance based on their colour, texture, pattern, massive
nature etc., and they are as follows.
Rock Commercial name
Garnetiferous quartzo-feldspathic granulite Kashmir White/Madura Gold
Pink Migmatite/Augen gneiss Tiger Skin
Pink medium gained granite Vanjinagaram Pink
Pink granite gneiss Raw Silk
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4.3. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The prevailing climate condition experienced in the quarry lease hold area is semi arid with
maximum temperature up to 350C in summer and it drops down to 25
0C during winter
season. The area receives 600-800mm rainfall per annum during both south west and north
east monsoons.
4.4. LAND USE PATTERN
4.4.1 Existing land use pattern:
The area receives 600-800mm rainfall/ annum and the ground water occurs at a depth of 35m
in summer and 30m at rainy season. Village use water and other domestic purposes without
any adverse health effect. Drinking water will be supplied from the own water plant of ROR
System. The area experience moderates climate and there is scanty growth of vegetation in
and around the quarry lease area.
4.5. SOCIO ECONOMIC
Table: 4.2. Shows the villages found in the buffer zone with population as per 2011 census.
Table 4.2.: Population of the nearby habitation
S.No Village Distance (KM) population
1 Poolampatti 2.4 (N) 750
2 Sithakur 1.2 (E) 250
3 Vellankulam 2.6 (S) 400
4 Illangianthan 0.6 (W) 350
4.5.1 Population Characteristics -Poolampatti Village
In Madurai North taluk, Poolampatti village had a total household 157 in 2001 which is
increased 173 in according to census 2011. Village had a total person of 689 in 2011 census
previous census 664 persons in 2001. There were about 356 men according to 2011 census
and 331 men in 2001 census marking an increase of 25 men over the previous census. During
2001 there were about 333 women (50 %), which increased to 333 (48 %) in 2011 census.
Poolampatti village had a literate accounted for 378 persons (56.93 %) in 2001 and increased
to 488 persons (70 %) in 2011. There were about 67 percent males in 2001 and 77 percent in
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2011. There were about 156 (46 %) females increased to 213 (63.96 %) classes as literates in
2011.
Sex composition is the most important demographic characteristic that affects the incidence
of birth and death. The average sex ratio in Madurai North taluk, Poolampatti village was
1006 during 2001 and decreased about 935 the year of 2011.
Table 4.3 Population Characteristics- Poolampatti Village, Melur Taluk,
Madurai District (2001-2011)
S.no Characteristics 2001 % 2011 %
1 Total Household 157
173
2 Total Population 664
689
3 Male Population 331 49.85 356 51.67
4 Female Population 333 50.15 333 48.33
5 Total Literacy 378 56.93 488 70.83
6 Male Literacy 222 67.07 275 77.25
7 Female Literacy 156 46.85 213 63.96
8 Sex Ratio
1006
935.4
Fig No.4.2: Population Characteristics – Poolampatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai
District (2001-2011)
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4.5.2. Occupational Characteristics- Poolampatti 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 of 2001 Poolampatti
village had 397 workers accounting for 59 percent of the total population of the village.
During 2011 there were about 386 (56 %) according to the census. There were about 200 men
(60 %) during 2001 which is increased 230 persons (64%) according to census 2011. There
were about 197 female according to 2001 which is decreased to 156 female during 2011
marking decrease about 41 women over the previous census.
In Poolampatti village had a total main workers accounted of 395 (59 %) persons during 2001
census which is decrease about 304 (44 %) persons during 2011. There were about 195 (58
%) women in 2001 and 118 (35 %) women according to the census 2011 marking decreased
about 77 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. Poolampatti village had total cultivators 123 (30.98 % of the total
workers) cultivators. The proportion of cultivators total workers is calculated as a percent for
the two census years 2001 and 2011 for the taluk of Madurai North in Poolampatti village.
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. Madurai North taluk in Poolampatti village had
agricultural labourers 193 (50 % of the total workers) agricultural labourers in 2011. There
were about 107 (53 % of male workers) men in 2001 which is decrease 93 (40 % of male
workers) according to census years 2011. Poolampatti village had female agricultural laborer
increase to 115 (58%) census 2001 compare to the census year 2011 has decreased to 100
persons.
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
Poolampatti village area between 2001 and 2011. Secondary workers during 2001 and 2011 it
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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
Poolampatti village had tertiary workers accounted for about 67 persons 17 percent of the
workers during 2011 census it is decreased 45 persons (11 %) to according to census 2001.
There were about male tertiary workers of 28 (14 % of the male workers which is increase to
55 (23 % of the male workers) according to census 2011. 17 women tertiary workers (8 % of
the female workers) during 2001census which is decrease to 12 (7 % 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
secondary workers and tertiary workers.
Table 4.4 Occupational Characteristics of Population -Poolampatti Village,
Madurai District (2001-2011)
S.no Characteristics 2001 % 2011 %
1 Total Population 664
689
2 Male Population 331 49.85 356 51.67
3 Female Population 333 50.15 333 48.33
4 Total Workers 397 59.79 386 56.02
5 Male Workers 200 60.42 230 64.61
6 Female Workers 197 59.16 156 46.85
7 Total Main workers 395 59.49 304 44.12
8 Male Main workers 200 60.42 186 52.25
9 Female Main Workers 195 58.56 118 35.44
10 Total Cultivators 123 30.98 42 10.88
11 Male Cultivators 63 31.50 38 16.52
12 Female Cultivators 60 30.46 4 2.56
13 Total Main Agricultural Labourers 222 55.92 193 50.00
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14 Male Agri.Labourers 107 53.50 93 40.43
15 Female Agri.Labourers 115 58.38 100 64.10
16 Total Main HHI 5 1.26 2 0.52
17 Male HHI 2 1.00 0 0.00
18 Female HHI 3 1.52 2 1.28
19 Total Main Other Tertiary workers 45 11.34 67 17.36
20 Male OT 28 14.00 55 23.91
21 Female OT 17 8.63 12 7.69
22 Total Nonworkers 267 40.21 303 43.98
23 Male Nonworkers 131 39.58 126 35.39
24 Female Non workers 136 40.84 177 53.15
Fig No.4.3: Occupational Characteristics of Population -Keelavalavu Village, Madurai
District (2001-2011)
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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.
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.
4.6. INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCESSIBILITY
The Table 4.5. Gives the infrastructures available from the lease area with distance and
direction.
Table 4.5. Infrastructure and Accessibility
S. No. Particulars Location Approximate
Distance in
Km
1. Post office Thirumohur 3.5
2. Police Station Othakkadai 6
3. Fire Station Anuppandi 12
4. Govt. Hospital Othakkadai 5.5
5. School Madurai 5
6. Railway Station Madurai 15
7. Temple Thirumohur 3.6
8. Nearest Airport Madurai 20
4.7. FLORA AND FAUNA
The main crops are mango farms, groundnut, maize, cereals etc. in some places, lift irrigation
is carried out. There is no wild life, bird sanctuary, reserve or social forest near the area
applied for quarrying lease.
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Table 4.6 List of flora and fauna of the proposed lease area
a) TREES:
Sl.No
Tamil &
English
Name
Botanical
Name
Number of
Trees Photograph
1.
Mullu Maram/
Acacia Bushes
Acacia
Nilotiaca Innumerable
2. Veppamaram/
Margosa tree
Azadirachta
Indica linn Innumerable
3. Unjai maram Albizia Amara 27
4. Noona maram/
Indian
mulberry
Morinda
tinctoria linn Innumerable
5. Thennai/
Himalayan
cedre
Cocos
nucifere linn Innumerable
b) Climbers
S.No. Tamil
Name Botanical Name Number Photograph
--- --- --- --- ---
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a) HERBS:
S.No. Tamil/English
Name
Botanical
Name
Number
of
Plants
Photograph
--- --- --- --- ---
d) SHRUBS:
S.No. Tamil Name Botanical
Name
Number of
Plants Photograph
1. Erukku /
Milk weed
Calotropic
gigantea Innumerable
2. Unnichedi Lantana
Camara Innumerable
2. Fauna:
The fauna species may be found around this project site.
a) Mammals:
S.No. Tamil & English Name Zoological Name
1. Keeri(Common Mongoose) Herpestes edwardsii
2. Anil (Three Striped Squirrel) Funambulus palmarum
3. Thavalai (Frog) Cane toad
b) Avian Fauna:
S.No. Tamil & English Name Zoological Name
1. Kalugu (Black kite) Milvis migrans
2. Myna (Black drogue) Dicrurus macrocercus
3. Kakka (House crow) Corvus splendens
4. Chittukuruvi (Indian Robin) Saxicoloides fulicatus
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c) Butterfly/Insects:
S.No. Tamil & English Name Zoological Name
1 Theil (Scorpion) Scorpiones
2 Vannthupoochi (Millipedes) Diplopoda
4.8. POWER LINES (HT / LT)
There is no HT or LT line found in the lease area.
4.9. WATER BODIES
Ground water occurrence in this area is 40m depth from below ground level. The quarry
operation will be carried out 20m from below ground level; hence the water level would not
be affected by the quarry operation. There is no Lake Stream, river, or reservoir near the area.
4.10. ARCHAEOLOGICAL / HISTORICAL MONUMENTS
No infrastructures and places of interest like archeological monuments, Sanctuaries, bridges
etc are found within 500m radius.
4.11. ROADS
The mode of transport of the granite blocks produced and marketed is by road to various
customer destination and granite processing units located at different parts of the country.
The blocks approved for export market are shipped from Tuticorin Habour to various
countries and if required the blocks may be shifted to Chennai Habour depends upon the
exports destination.
4.12. ECO SENSITIVE AREA
There are no eco sensitive areas identified within 15km radius.
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CHAPTER 5
PLANNING BRIEF
5.1. PLANNING CONCEPT
Excavation of the granite blocks is planned and described in section 3.1 and 3.4. The land is a
Patta land which does not come under Residential, Forest or any other sensitive land
classification. The project, is not demanding any town or country planning.
5.2. POPULATION PROJECTION
Populations of the nearby villages are as in table 4.2. Population characteristics and
Occupational characteristics of the Poolampatti village, Melur Taluk, Madurai district, Tamil
Nadu State are given in table 4.3 and 4.4 respectively. The proposed project will not affect
the village population, and hence population projection is not significant. However, it
provides occupation to about 35 persons of which 80% of them will be from the local
villages. Other than mine employment, workshops, spare parts, tyres and tubes and related
several self-employment opportunities.
5.3. LAND USE PLANNING
Existing and proposed land use pattern is given in clause 15 of Table 1.1.
5.4. PHASED PROGRAMME OF PLANTING TREES
The safety distance along the lease boundary was identified to be utilized for top soil wastes
and subsequent afforestation. Appropriate species of neem trees will plant in phased manner
during the scheme period the proposal and achievement is described given in the table 5.1.
Table no: 5.1. Programme of planting trees
Year
No. of trees
proposed to be
planted
Name of
the species
Actual survival
rate %
No .of trees expected
to be grown
2016-17 50 Neem 80% 40
2017-18 50 Neem 80% 40
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2018-19 50 Neem 80% 40
2019-20 50 Neem 80% 40
2020-21 50 Neem 80% 40
Careful measures will be taken to survives these plantation at 80% survey will rate nearly
300M3 area is proposed to be used under afforestation by planting 50No’s of Neem trees
during every year and by growing 40 No’s of Neem trees at a survival rate of 80%.
5.5 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
S.No Parameters Mitigation measures
1 Water Environment o Mining activity will be above the ground water level
and hence ground water table will not be affected
o Drinking water utilized from Mineral water industries
o Total Water requirement will be 4.0 KLD
o Pit will be used for Storage of rainwater
o Rainwater accumulated in the pit will be used for dust
suppression, green belt and recharging after due
settling.
2 Air Environment o Dust extractor or wet drilling to be followed to control
dust at source of emission
o Water sprinklers along the sides of haul road shall be
fixed to control fly of dust while transporting minerals
and waste
o Avenue trees along roads around ML boundary shall be
planted as per the norms of MoEF to control fly of dust,
noise etc.
o Labours engaged in such dust prone areas should be
provided with safety devices like ear muff, mask,
goggles as per the MMR,1961 amendments and
circulars of DGMS.
3 Noise Environment o Controlled Blasting with optimum charge per hole and
use of 25ms delay detonators to reduce noise
o Safety devices will be provided to workers, when noise
is more than 90dB during blasting of shot holes.
o Plantation will help in arresting noise at source
o Periodical monitoring of noise and vibration to ensure
safety environment for workers
4 Soil Environment o Humus top soil shall be preserved for reuse in
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afforestation and agriculture
5 Land Environment o Pit will be used as storage of rain water/ground water
recharge
o Greenbelt will be developed around the mine lease
boundary
6 Ecology and
Biodiversity
o No rare species of flora and fauna identified except
regional common species
7 Waste Management o The waste shall be dumped over the mined out and
barren area
o Automatic gradation of dump during truck dumping
o Parapet along the toe of dump to control wash out from
dumps
o Stabilization with plantation
8 Occupational Health
and Safety
o Workers involved in quarrying work shall be provided
protective equipments such as Thick Gloves, Goggles,
ear plugs, safety boot wears, etc…
o First Aid station as per provision under Rule (44) –
schedule III of the Mines Rules 1955 to be provided.
o Qualified First Aid personnel should be appointed
/nominated to attend emergency first aid treatment
o Periodic medical examination has to be made for
occupational health once in a year for silicosis in
addition to attending medical treatment of occupational
injuries under Rule 45 (A)
9 Green Belt
o Regional trees will be planted along the lease boundary
and avenues as well as over Non-active dumps.
10 CSR Activities o The proponent will maintain the infrastructures and
provide development fee of 2.5% of the profit as per
the Companies Act, 2013 and CSR Rules, 2014 to the
local panchayat.
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CHAPTER 6
INFRASTRUCTURES AND WELFARE MEASURES
Afforestation plan is proposed to develop a green belt around the mining lease as in table 5.4
of chapter 5.
6.2. EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL
The project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas. Several shops
and service providers shall grow in the public adjacent to mines. Schools and city
development shall also be possible owing to the fact of economic growth in the village. This
will result in following benefits
Improvements in physical infrastructure.
Improvements in Social Infrastructure.
Increase in Employment Potential
Contribution to the Exchequer.
Prevention of illegal mining.
During and Post-mining enhancement of green cover.
6.3. ROADS
The mode of transport of the granite blocks produced and marketed is by road to various
customer destinations and granite processing units located at different parts of the country.
The blocks approved for export market are shipped from Tuticorin Harbour to various
countries and required the blocked may be shifted to Chennai Harbour depends upon depends
the exports destination.
6.4. DRINKING WATER
Whole some drinking water shall be provided as per the Mines Rules, 1955. Quantity for
Drinking and utilities is 1.0KLD. Dust suppression and Green belt of water is
3.0KLD.Minimum quantity of 4.0KLD has to be maintained as per the Rule. And the lessee
is getting from bore well, for drinking and cleaning blocks.
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6.5. SANITARY FACILITIES
Surface latrines and urinals shall be constructed at convenient places for use of labours as per
the provisions of Rule (33) of the Mines Rules, 1955 separately for males and female. The
scale of latrine shall be one for every 50 employees for the purpose of calculating the number
of latrines. Washing facilities shall also be arranged as per the Rule (36) of the MR, 1955.
6.6. FIRST AID FACILITY
First Aid station as per provisions under Rule (44) of the Mines Rules 1955 will be provided
with facilities as prescribed in third schedule. Qualified First Aid personnel should be
appointed or nominated to attend emergency first aid treatment.
6.7. LABOUR HEALTH
Periodic medical examination has to be arranged for occupational health once in a year in
addition to attending medical treatment of occupational injuries under the Rule 45 (A) of MR,
1955.
6.8. PRECAUTIONARY SAFETY MEASURES TO THE LABOURERS
Safety provisions like helmet, goggles, safety belt, safety shoes etc have to be provided as per
the circulars and amendments made for Mine labours under the guidance of DGMS.
6.9. CHILD LABOUR EMPLOYMENT
As per the Mines Act, 1952, no child labour below 18 years of old shall be engaged for any
work in the quarry.
6.10. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
The waste in the quarry including top soil, rock fragments, and rubbles generated as waste
during production work.
The total waste to be produced during the five year will be 437840M3. The waste
management top soil during the entire life of the quarry will be spread all along the boundary
barrier for construction of bunds, road and afforestation purpose.
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The waste generated (granite waste) during the quarrying will be dumped along the Northern
boundary. Suitable specific trees to be grown over in such soil dump will be identified with
the agriculture exports or social forest department to evolve proper afforestation.
6.11. POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE
Details of the power requirement for the equipments are given in table 3.1 to 3.3. Fuel
required will be outsourced. Presently no electrical power given to the office or any other part
of the lease area. So, they are not working in shifts. No work is allotted to anybody in the
mine area after 5.30 pm.
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CHAPTER 7
RECLAMATION AND REHABILITATION PLAN
No much disturbance was observed in area a respect of fauna, flora and human settlement of
the villages. The applicant has to rehabilitate the old dumps and stabilize it with local
inhabitants. Similarly the workings should be safe guarded from the inadvertent entry by
proper fencing (S1 type). After completion of mining the land will be used as storage of rain
water to percolation that the ground water will be charged to increase ground water level.
And fish culture will be developed with aesthetic planting around mines like park. Top Soil, a
precious product of mother earth will be made used for this rehabilitation and land reforming.
Resettlement plan is not required since no shifting of existing settlements.
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CHAPTER 8
8. PROJECT COST
8.1. PROPOSED FINANCIAL ESTIMATE
a) Project cost / investment
i) Land Cost : Rs 44,00,000
ii) Machinery to be used : Rs 30,00,000
iii) Refilling / Fencing : Rs 75,000
iv) Labourers Shed : Rs 75,000
v) Sanitary facility : Rs 50,000
vi) Other items : Rs 75,000
Total Rs 77.75 lakhs
b) EMP Cost
i) Environment Monitoring : Rs 1,40,000
ii) Sanitary \Occupational health : Rs 80,000
iii) Safety Kits, : Rs 80,000
iv) Water sprinkling for dust control : Rs 80,000
v) Afforestation etc. : Rs 70,000
Total Rs 4.50 lakhs
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CHAPTER 9
ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL
The quarrying activities in this belt will benefit to the local people both directly and
indirectly. The direct beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the mines as skilled and
un-skilled workers.
There will be no environmental impact from the project since the scale of operation is very
minimum. This operation doesn’t need relocation of any habitats.
The Proponent will maintain the infrastructures and provide development fee of 2.5% of the
profit as per the Companies Act 2013 and CSR Rules 2014 to the local panchayat.
The mined out area shall be used partly for storage of rainwater and rest for horticultural
developments. The applicant shall plant sufficient number of trees around the lease boundary
as well as along the village road to keep the environment green.
Signature of the Proponent Signature of EIA coordinator (Mining)
P.Sureshkumar Partner Mr.S.Suriyakumar
M/s.P.R.P.Exports M.Sc., M.Phil, F.C.C. (Min) PGDBA, DIPC.
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