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PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR PANDAPULI LIMESTONE MINE

Over an extent of 0.55.0 Ha

S.F.NO: 29/2A & 29/2D, AT PANDAPULI, SANKARANKOVIL TALUK, TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT

AND TAMILNADU STATE

Shri.K.R.Desingu Raja

No. 225, Sankarankovil Road

Rajapalayam-626 117,

Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu,

Consultant

AADHI BOOMI MINING AND ENVIRO TECH (P) LTD., (QCI/NABET Accredited EIA Consultant Organization)

3/216, K.S.V, Nagar, Narasothipatti,

Alagapuram (PO), Salem – 636004

Website: www.abmenvirotech.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +91427 2440446, 2444297

Pre-Feasibility Report for ShriK.R.Desingu Raja, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu Consultant: AadhiBoomi Mining and Enviro Tech (P) Ltd., Salem, TamilNadu

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CONTENT

CHAPTER

NO.

CHAPTER NAME PAGE

NO.

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3

2 INTRODUCTION 6

3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 8

4 SITE ANALYSIS 13

5 PLANNING BRIEF 15

6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 17

7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT 18

8 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES 19

9 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL 20


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CHAPTER 1- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Proponent, Shri.K.R. Desingu Raja is having its registered office at225,

Sankarankovil Road, Rajapalayam-626 117, Tirunelveli DistrictTamil Nadu. The

mining lease was granted vide G.o.N0. 3(D) No.202 Industries (MMD-2) \Dept.

dated 28.11.1997 for a period of 20 years. (16.03.1998-15.03.2018).The Pandapuli

Limestone mine quarry is located in S.F.No: 29/2A & 29/2D, over an extent of

0.55.0 Ha of Pandapuli Village, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District, Tamil

Nadu.

The mining Plan for fresh grant of lease was approved by Indian Bureau of Mines

in letter no. TN/TNL/LST/MP-1019-MDS dated 23.05.1997 before the grant of

Mining lease. To comply with the rule of GCDR 1999, Any Mining Plan/Scheme if

not approved within 90 days, the lessee shall continue the quarry operation and

considered as deemed approval as per Rule 18 (5) of Granite Conservation and

Development Rules, 1999.

The lessee was follow only manual methods of mining, working with jack hammer drilling and blasting with maximum production of 1907MT 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. 6 lakhs and EMP Cost is Rs 2 lakhs which is allotted for Environmental monitoring and management.

In view of delayed application and according to the MoEFCC notification S.O.

804(E) dated 14-03-2017, the project falls under Violation case as the proponent

had not obtained prior environmental clearance under the Environment Impact

Assessment Notification, 2006 and applied to EAC, New Delhi on 19.09.2017 vide

Proposal No: IA/TN/MIN/69572/2017.

In view of the Office memorandum vide F. No. Z-11013/22/2017-IA.II(M) dated

16.03.2018, I hereby resubmit the proposal under violation case to the

SEIAA/SEAC as I have submitted my proposal on the Ministry’s portal after 13th

September, 2017. Hence, I kindly request you to process my proposal for grant of

ToR as early as possible.

1.1. Salient features

FEATURE DETAILS

Name of the

Proponent and

address

Shri.K.R.Desingu Raja

No. 225, Sankarankovil Road

Rajapalayam-626 117,

Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu,

Type of land Patta/ Patta land


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Forest/PWD

Survey number 29/2A & 29/2D

Geographical features Co-ordinates:

Latitude-09°19'380”N

Longitude- 77o33’003”E

Toposheet No: 58G/1

Site Location Pandapuli village,

SankarankovilTaluk,

Tirunelveli District,

Tamil Nadu State.

Type of Project Lime stone quarry

Mining lease area 0.55.0 Hectares

Geological Reserves Recoverable reserves 85%=156790 tonnes.

Mineral reserves 85%= 18829 tonnes.

Production Average Production: 1690MTper annum. Maximum Production: 1907MTper annum

Depth of Mining 18m.

Method of Mining Mining only manual method of mining was proposed with jack

hammer drilling and blasting and by engaging manual labours

for limestone loading.

Category B2

Mining plan approval Approved Scheme of Mining Plan Letter videRoc.No.

TN/TNL/LST/MS- 946.MDS dated 04.11.2013.

Mining period In this Scheme of Mining period from 2013-2014 to 2017-2018

up to (15.03.2018).

Does it attract any

general conditions

specified in the EIA

notification, 2006?

No

Man Power 8 persons

Water requirement Total water requirement – 3.0 KLD

Drinking and Utilities 1.0 KLD

Dust suppression and Green Belt 2.0 KLD

Source: Mineral water supply and water tank

EMP Cost Rs. 2 Lakhs

Project Cost Rs.6 Lakhs

Nearest Town Rajapalayam-13Km

Nearest Railway

station

Rajapalayam Railway Station – 13km

Nearest Airport Madurai Airport –96 km

Nearest Hospital Rajapalayam Railway Station – 13km


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Land use pattern

S.no Description Present

Areas to be reclaimed &

rehabilitated at the end of

present MP/MS period (Ha)

Area To Be Reclaimed & Rehabilitated At The End

of Life of Mine(Ha)

01 Mining (quarry) 0.30.0 0.03.0 0.21.0 02 Waste dump 0.11.0 0.17.0 0.17.0 03 Office-

Infrastructure 0.01.0 0.01.0

04 Mineral stack/processing Yard

---- -- --

05 Sub –grade Mineral Stacks

-- -- --

06 Mine roads 0.03.0 0.10.0 0.10.0 07 Area under

plantation -- 0.13.0 0.15.0

08 Unutilized area 0.10.0 0.15.0 -- TOTAL 0.55.0 0.55.0 0.55.0


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CHAPTER 2 - INTRODUCTION

1.1. PROJECT AND THE PROPONENT

The Proponent, Shri.K.R. Desingu Raja is having its registered office at 225,

Sankarankovil Road, Rajapalayam-626 117, Tirunelveli DistrictTamil Nadu. The

mining lease was granted vide G.o.N0. 3(D) No.202 Industries (MMD-2) \Dept.

dated 28.11.1997 for a period of 20 years. (16.03.1998-15.03.2018).The Pandapuli

Limestone mine quarry is located in S.F.No: 29/2A & 29/2D, over an extent of

0.55.0 Ha of Pandapuli Village, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District, Tamil

Nadu.

The mining plan for fresh grant of lease was approved by Indian Bureau of Mines

in letter No.TN/TNL/LST/MP-1019-MDS dated 23.05.1997 before the grant of

mining lease. The mining lease was granted in G.O.3 (D) No.202 Industries (MMD-

2) Department, dated 28.11.1997 for a period of twenty years.

1.2. NATURE OF THE PROJECT

The limestone deposit in Pandapuli limestone mine is a metamorphic crystalline

variety of Archaean age. The limestone is overlain by 1.0m thickness of muram

soil. The depth of limestone is ranging from 3.0m to 18.0m,the quality of

limestone is generally around 39.89% CaCo3, 22.87% MgCO3 and 34.96%. The

general strick of the limestone band is North West-South East direction and the

limestone is dipping is towards almost 800South.

1.3. NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE

Cement industry is one of the main beneficiaries of the infrastructure boom.

While on the one hand several big and small cement companies are actively

considering expansion plans in anticipation of further growth demand for

cement. The growth in demand has prompted many cement industries to

consider expanding their capacities.

1.4. DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP

As limestone is a significant material in the cement production, the demand is

always there with that of cement.Moreover, the subject mine produces good

grade limestone leading to conservation of minerals resources.

1.5. IMPORT VS INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION

The limestone produced from Pandapuli limestone mine is meant for the captive

consumption in the cement plant.


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1.6. EXPORT POSSIBILITY

No exports of limestone are proposed.

1.7. EMPLOYMENT

Manpower proposed to look after and carry out the day to day quarrying

activities at the proposed production complies with statutory provisions of MMR

1961.The project extends employment to a total of 9 persons.

1.7.1. Management and Supervisory personal

Supervisory:

Manager (Foremen) : 1

Part-time Mining Engineer : 1

Clerk : 1

Total 3

Labour:

Highly skilled, skilled, a Semi skilled and unskilled :

Highly skilled : -

Skilled : 2

Semi –skilled : -

Unskilled : 3


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CHAPTER 3 - PROJECT

DESCRIPTION

3.1. TYPE OF PROJECT

The project involves quarrying of limestone from the proposed area by adopting

eco-friendly and safer techniques. The Limestone is collected in tipper/track and

being sent to the market.

3.2. LOCATION

The area is represented by Survey of India Toposheet No.58 G/11; the location

map is given in Plate 1 and figure 3.1.

Figure 3.1: Location of the proposed quarry

The area lies in the northern latitude of 9°19'380” and eastern longitude of

77o33’003”E.Figure 3.2 shows Latitude and Longitude of all boundary Pillars are

given below.


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Figure 3.2: Lease boundary and pillars overlaid on the Google Earth Image

3.3. ALTERNATIVE SITE

Since the project is site specific due to the availability of minerals, no alternative sites

proposed for this project.

3.4. YEARWISE PRODUCTION PLAN PROPOSED FRO NEXT FIVE YEARS

Theyear wise production was drawn based on the daily requirement of limestone

from this mine. The production from the mine will be maintained at rate of 1,690

tonnes of limestone per annum in next five years.The year wise production is

proposed for the next five years is given below in Table No.3.1 In this Scheme of

mining period from 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 up to (15.03.2018).


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Table No.3.1 year wise production plan proposed for next five years

Year ROM(t) Production 85% of limestone ROM(t)

Total waste(t)

Ore waste ratio

2013-2014 4290 3647 4694 1:1:28 2014-2015 1360 1156 204 1:0:17 2015-2016 1126 957 169 1:0:17 2016-2017 923 785 138 1:0:17

2017-2018 upto (15.03.2018)

2244 1907 337 1:0:17

Total 9943 8452 5542 1:0:654

3.5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.5.1 Method of mining:

As per approved scheme of mining, the proposal to carry out mining with manual

method with 5.0m height and width of benches and with 600 slope. In the scheme

the bench height and width will be at 2.5 with 600slop. Loading of limestone,

waste, etc., will be done manually.The mine will be worked manually. ”B” category

mines. In overburden, a bench is formed with 3.0m height and width and with 450

Slope.

There Will Be Seven Benches in Limestone with 2.5 m height and width and at 600

slopes for the next five years with jack hammers drilling. The advancement of the

pit will be from North to South side of the lease area for the next five years.

Please refer Plate No V in the scheme of mining.

Conceptual position of the mining, there will be eight benches in Limestone with

2.5m height and width and at 600slope. The approach road has been made in the

continent place in the lease area. Foot paths and ramps and roads are suitably

formed for easy movement of men and material.

Haul roads will be made at a gradient of 1:10 to 1:16. The minerals locked up in

the boundary barrier, permission will be obtained from DGMS under Reg.111 of

MMR 1961.The overburden and waste materials will be dumped in the North

West & South West side of 7.5m boundary barrier of the lease area and

advancement of the pit will be form North to South direction of the present

working pit for the lease area, respectively during Scheme of mining.

3.5.2. DRILLING & BLASTING

The drilling Parameters:

Dia .of hole : 32 mm

Spacing : 0.9m

Burden : 0.6m


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Depth : 1.5m

Material that will be dislodged : 0.9*0.6*3.0*2.5/0.42

: 5 tonnes of ROM

Overburden does not need drilling and blasting.

The limestone benches have to be drilling and blasting.

Side burden and ROM have to be drilling and blasting.

Average materials to be dislodged/year : 1,989 tonnes

Yield/hole : 5.0 tonnes

No.of holes to be drilling/year : 4,398

No.of working days/year : 200

Average no.of holes/day : 1.9

Say : 2

Two jack hammer and two compressor mounted tractor is sufficient. This compressor

and jack hammer is used occasionally by a drilling contractor.

3.5.3. DETAILS OF EXPLOSIVE REQUIREMENT:

Overburden will be handed manually without drilling or blasting.

The average waste materials to be blasted/year : 1,989 tonnes

Average no. of holes to be drilling/day : 2

Explosives requirement per hole : 3 cartridge of

142gm or

0.42 kg.

For 2 holes, explosives requirement/day : 0.84 kgs.

Explosives requirement per year : 168 kgs.

3.6. RESOURCES

The fresh estimation of the reserves is based on the present working pits and strike

and dip extension and existing working mines in this region.The present mine

workings has been already reached a depth at about 18.0m depth from general

ground level. Hence, reserves are calculated up to a depth of 18.0m (3.0m

overburden + 15.0m limestone).The entire reserves were estimated as on 17.10.2013

as per the guidelines given in UNFC. The summary of updated balance reserve and

reserves and resources as on 17.10.2013 are given in the table no 3.1.


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Table no: 3.1

Classification Total

Quantity(t) Recoverable

Reserves 85%(t) UNFC Code

Grade

A. Mineral Reserves

1. Mineral Reserve 22152 18829 111 CEMENT & REFRACTORY

B.Remaining Resources

Mineral locked up in benches

20883 17751 222 CEMENT & REFRACTORY

Mineral locked up in boundary barrier 7.5m

141424 120210 222 CEMENT & REFRACTORY

184459 156790

3.7. WATER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT

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 2.0KLD.Minimum quantity of 3.0KLD has to be maintained as per the

Rule. Drinking water is obtained from Mineral water industries by water canes.

Dust suppression and green belt is obtained from water tank.

3.8. POWER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENT

Electricity is not required as the mine will be working only during day time which

does not demand artificial light.

3.9. WASTE GENERATION

The waste produced includes mineral waste (15% of ROM). The waste after using

for road maintenance the balance is dumped in the non-mineral bearing area of

the North West & South West side 7.5m boundary barrier of the lease area. No

toxic or hazardous substance is produced. Details are given in the table no 3.1.

Table no.3.1

overburden Mineral Reject

Length (t) 59.0 176.0

Width (t) 7.5 7.5

Height (t) 5.0 1.0

Total Quantity (t) 4050 1492


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4. SITE ANALYSIS (i)

Topography(along

with map):

Topo sheet No: 58 G/11

SL.NO Latitude Longitude 1 N090 19’380” E770 33’ 003”

(ii) Land Form, Land use

and Land ownership

It is not agricultural land and the area is classified as Patta

land. The lease area of 0.55.0Ha will be utilized for mining

activities including mine roads, green belt development,

safety and infrastructure.

(iii) Existing land use

pattern (agriculture,

non-agriculture,

forest, water bodies

(including area under

CRZ)), shortest

distances from the

periphery of the

project to periphery

of the forests,

national park, wild life

sanctuary, eco

sensitive areas, water

bodies(distance from,

the HFL of the river),

CRZ, In case of

notified industrial

area, a copy of the

Gazette notification

should be given:

Nearest Village Reddiyapatti-1.5Km

Nearest Railway

Station

Rajapalayam Railway Station – 13km

Nearest Airport Madurai Airport –96 km

Nearest water

bodies

No major water bodies found

around 500m radius.

Defense

installations

Nil within 1O Km

Archeological

features

Nil within 1O Km

Forest Nil within 1O Km

Ecological

sensitive zones

Nil within 1O Km

Seismic zone Zone-II, Low damage risk zone as

per BMTPC, Vulnerability atlas

Seismic zone of India

IS: 1893-2002.

(iv) Existing infrastructure

within the site

The temporary structures like quarry office, rest shelter, first

aid station etc., exists within the quarry lease as per the mines

act/rule. The drinking water, communication, electricity and

primary education facilities are available in the nearest

villages. The lease area is well connected with road network

and approachable in all seasonal conditions.

(v) Soil classification The mining operation is very small in nature and is in an

almost plain ground with opencast working. The anticipated

mining depth is limited.

(vi) Climatic data from

secondary sources:

The climate of the region is tropical and the annual rainfall is

about 500mm during North-East monsoon. In summer, the

temperature rises to 380 to 410C and during winter period it

drops to 200 to 250C. The wind direction is NW-SW and vice


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versa. The variation in water table in the area is about 20MT.

(vii) Social infrastructure

available

i. GH – Rajapalayam -14km

ii. Rajapalayam Railway Station – 13km


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5. PLANNING BRIEF (i) Planning concept (type of

industries, facilities,

transportation etc) Town

and country planning/

Development authority

classification

On view monitoring of mining activity technical staff, skilled

and non-skilled labours are employed and thus

State/Central Govt. and Village Panchayat will get royalty.

About 8 people will get direct employment and equal

number or more will get indirect employment. The project

will commence only after obtaining Environment Clearance.

(ii) Population projection Population Characteristics - Pandappuli Village

In Sankarankoil Taluk, Pandappuli village had a total

household 1409 in 2001 which is increased 1585 in

according to census 2011. Village had a total person of

5954 in 2011 census previous census 5666 persons in 2001.

There were about 2950 men according to 2011 census and

2806 men in 2001 census marking an increase of 144 men

over the previous census. During 2001 there were about

2860 women (49.52%), which is increased to 3004 (50 %) in

2011 census.

Pandappuli village had a literate accounted for 3176

persons (56 %) in 2001 and increased to 4351 persons (73

%) in 2011. There were about 67 percent males in 2001 and

80 percent in 2011. There were about 1288 (45%) female

increases to 1973 (65%) 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 Sankarankoil Taluk, Pandappuli

village was 1019 during 2001 and decreased to 1018 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 death of female in this

village.

Occupational Characteristics- Pandappuli 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

Pandappuli village had 3303 workers accounting for 58.60

percent of the total population of the Village. During 2011

there were about 3299 (55 %) according to the census.


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There were about 1747 men (62%) during 2001 which is

increase to 1798 persons (60 %) according to census 2011.

There were about 1556 female according to 2001 which is

decrease to 1501 female during 2011 marking of decreased

about 55 women over the previous census.

In Pandappuli village had a total main workers accounted of

3229 (56 %) persons during 2001 census which is increased

to 3069 (51%) persons during 2011. There were about 1505

(52%) women in 2001 and 1349 (44%) women according to

the census 2011 marking a decreased about 156 women

over the previous census.

(iii) Land use planning

(break-up along with

green belt etc.)

There would not be any adverse impact in the existing

environment arising from the mining activities. However, to

protect the environment, the proponent would do

adequate afforestation program with 20Trees of regional

species every year at a survival rate of 80%.

(iv) Assessment of

infrastructure demand

(Physical & Social)

The existing road network will be sufficient to meet the

proposed production capacity. Existing approach road

being utilized for transportation.

(v) Amenities/ Facilities About 8 people will get direct employment and equal

number or more will get indirect employment. This

employment has a positive impact on socio economic

conditions of the nearby villages as most of the work force

will be from the nearby areas. Local persons will be hired

for meeting the requirement of trucks loading, plantation,

etc., Drinking water, rest shelter and first aid will provided

to workers at quarry site as per the mines act/rule.


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6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

(i) Industrial area (Processing

area):

Nil

(ii) Residential area (Non-

processing area)

As the workers are hired from the nearby villages, no

residential areas required.

(iii) Green Belt It is proposed to plant 20 Neem trees along the

boundary for which the maximum survival rate would

be 80%.

(iv) Social Infrastructure,

Connectivity (Traffic and

Transportation Road/ Rail/

Metro/Water ways etc)

Given in 4 (vii)

(vi) Drinking Water

Management (Source &

Supply of water)

Total Requirement – 3.0 KLD

Domestic – 1.0 KLD

Industrial, Green Belt & Dust suppression – 2.0 KLD

Source – Mineral Water Industries & Water Tank

(vii) Sewerage System NA

(viii) Industrial Waste

Management

There is no generation of effluents/ toxic substance

involved in the quarrying operations.

(ix) Solid Waste Management: NA

(x) Power Requirement &

Supply /source

The mining activities are envisaged to be carried out

only during day time. All the equipment shall be

operated with diesel as motive power. Diesel used as

fuel machineries will be outsourced. 50 lit/day will be

utilized for this purpose. A 7.5 HP motor is engaged

for dewatering purpose. Tractor mounted compressor

is used for drilling. Hydraulic Excavator is used for

loading. Crane and 2 Tipper are used for

transportation.


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7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT

(R & R) PLAN

(i) Policy to be adopted

(Central/State) in respect of

the project affected persons

including home out sees, land

out sees and landless

labourers (a brief outline to

be given)

No human settlements found in the Mining Lease

area and no humans will be displaced from the area,

so the proposed project does not involve any

rehabilitation and resettlement.


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8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

(i) Likely date of start of construction

and likely date of completion

(Time schedule for the project to

be given)

The project will commence only after

obtaining Environment Clearance.

(ii) Estimated project cost along with

analysis in terms of economic

viability of the project.

Project cost:

Project Cost Rs. 6 lakhs

EMP: 2 lakhs


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9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL

RECOMMENDATION)

(i) Financial and social benefits with

special emphasis on the benefit to

the local people including tribal

population, if any in the areas

The mining 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. This operation doesn’t need

relocation of any habitants. The proponent will

plant sufficient number of trees around the

lease boundary as well as along the village

roads to keep the environment green. 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.

(Shri.K.R.Desingu Raja) Signature of EIA oordinator (Mining) Proponent (Mr.S.SURIYAKUMAR)

M.Sc., M.Phil, F.C.C. (Min) PGDBA, DIPC. Date : 19.03.2018 Place : Salem

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