Application for Prior Environmental Clearance
(Form – 1M) For
Proposed Colour Granite Mine over an Extent of 2.450 Hectares,
in Sy.No.434 & 435 of Govindapuramu Village, Madakasira Mandal,
Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.
____________________________________________________________
Submitted To
District Expert Appraisal Committee (DEAC),
District Environmental Impact Assessment Authority,
Anantapuramu.
Submitted By ________________________________________________________________________________
Sri. G. SANNA THIMMAPPA GARI KARIYAPPA
E.Gollahatti (V),K.Gundumala Post,
Madakasira Mandal, Ananthapuramu District.515301.
FORM 1 M
1. Base Information:
2. Name of the Mining Lease site: Sri. G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa
(2.450 Hect. of Colour Granite Mine )
3. Location/site (GPS co-ordinate): Sy.No. 434 &435 of Govindapuramu (V),
Madakasira (M), Anantapuram District.
GCP LATITUDE LONGITUDE
St1 13o 51’54.2”N 77
o 11’ 45.07”E
St2 13o 51’04.5”N 77
o 11’ 46.06”E
St 3 13o 52’06.2”N 77
o 11’ 45.05”E
St4 13o 52’08.6”N 77
o 11’ 47.03”E
St5 13o 52’08.0”N 77
o 11’ 47.08”E
St6 13o 52’04.0”N 77
o 11’ 46.09”E
St7 13o 51’01.8”N 77
o 11’ 48.02”E
St8 13o 51’01.9”N 77
o 11’ 48.06”E
St9 13o 51’54.0”N 77
o 11’ 48.05”E
4. Size of the Mining Lease (Hectares): 2.450 Hect.
5. Capacity of Mining Lease (TPA): Production of 2112Cum/Year of Colour Granite.
6. Period of Mining Lease: 20 years
7. Expected cost of the Project: 25 Lakhs
8. Contact Information: Sri. G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa
S/o Sanna Thimmappa,
11-14,E. Gollahatti Village,
K.Gundumala Post,
Madakasira Mandal,
Anantapuram District, A.P.
Cell:9866815494
Environmental Sensitivity:
Sl.No. Areas
Name/
Identi
ty
Aerial distance (within 15 km.)
Proposed project location boundary
1.
Distance of project site from nearest rail
or road bridge over the concerned River,
Rivulet, Nallah etc.
Yes
The nearest Railway station is located
at Hindupuram at a distance of 45 km
from the applied area
2
Distance from infrastructural facilities
Yes
Benkehalli village is -1.6 km from ML
area
Railway Line Nil within study area of 10kms
National Highway --
State Highway --
Major District Road Madakasira Rd
Any other Road Benkehalli rd-1.6 Km
Electric transmission lie pole or tower At 1.1 Km
Canal or check dam or reservoirs or lake Water body at N side at a distance of -0.3
or ponds Km; another one at S side at distance of
2.1 Km
In-take for drinking water pump house 1.0 Km From ML area.
Intake for Irrigation canal pumps --
3.
Area protected under international
conventions, national or local legislation
for their ecological, landscape, cultural or
other related value.
No No protected areas exist in 10-km
radius area
4.
Areas which are important or sensitive
for ecological reasons – Wetlands,
watercourse or other water bodies,
coastal zone, biospheres, mountains,
forests.
No Nil within the study area
5.
Area used by protected, important or
sensitive species of flora or fauna for
breading, nesting, foraging, resting, over
a wintering, migration.
Yes
Hebbetta North RF-2.7 Km
Ratanagiri RF-Midgest RF,
Madakasira South RF,Gundumala RF
these are present in study area.
6. Inland, coastal, marine or underground
water. No Nil within the study area
7. State, National boundaries. Yes AP –KA interstate boundary – 15 m
8.
Routes or facilities used by the public for
access to recreation or other tourist,
pilgrim areas.
No --
9. Defence installation. No --
10. Densely populated or built-up area,
distance from nearest human habitation. Yes
Devanahalli is located at a distance of 1.2
km
11.
Areas occupied by sensitive man-made
land uses (hospitals, schools, places of
worships, community faculties).
Yes
Small hospitals small schools and small
temples are existing within 10 km
radial distance from the proposed mine
area
12.
Areas containing important, high quality
or scarce resources (groundwater
resources, surface resources, forestry,
agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals).
No --
13.
Areas already subjected to pollution or
environmental damage, (those where
existing legal environmental standards
are exceeded).
No --
14.
Areas susceptible to natural hazard which
could cause the project to present
environmental problems.
(earthquakes, subsidence, landslides,
erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse
climatic condition).
No --
15.
Is proposed mining site located over or
fissure/fracture for ground water
recharge.
No --
16.
Whether the proposal involves approval
or clearance under the following
Regulation or Acts, namely:
a) The forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
b) The wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
c) The coastal Regulation Zone
Notification 2011.
If yes, details of the same and their status
to be given.
No Not Applicable
17. Forest land involved (hectares) No --
18.
Whether there is any litigation pending
against the project and/or land in which
the project is propose tobe set up?
a) Name of the court
b) Case No.
c) Orders or direction of the court, if any,
and its relevance with the proposed
project.
No No litigation about the project
(Signature of Project Proponent
Along with name and address)
Sri. G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa
S/o Sanna Thimmappa, 11-14,
E. Gollahatti Village,
K.Gundumala Post,
Madakasira Mandal,
Anantapuram District, A.P.
Cell:9866815494
PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT ALONG WITH EMP ____________________________________________________________
FOR
Proposed Colour Granite Mine over an Extent of 2.450 Hectares,
in Sy.No.434 & 435 of Govindapuramu Village, Madakasira Mandal,
Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.
____________________________________________________________
Submitted To
District Expert Appraisal Committee (DEAC),
District Environmental Impact Assessment Authority,
Anantapuramu.
Submitted By ________________________________________________________________________________
Sri. G. SANNA THIMMAPPA GARI KARIYAPPA
E.Gollahatti (V),K.Gundumala Post,
Madakasira Mandal, Ananthapuramu District.515301.
PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Sri. G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa was granted a quarry lease over an extent
of 2.450 Hectares in S.No. 434 & 435 of Govindapuramu Village, Madakasira Mandal,
Anantapuramu District of Andhra Pradesh. The ADM & G Anantapuramu vide Notice
No: 8246/R4-1/2016, Dated: 23.03.2017.A Mining Plan was approved vide letter No:
2024/MP-ATP/2017 Dt: 27.05.2017.
1.1 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
To know the feasibility of the project, study is being worked out for which the lessee
possess the grant of lease to mine 2112 cum/Year of Colour Granite.
1.2 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Cost of Project
Total investment in this project by the applicant will be around Rs. 25 Lakhs
Availability of land
The mining operations will be within the proposed ML area of 2.450 Ha, for
which the lessee has obtained necessary approvals from the consented depts.
1.3 MINING PROCEDURE
Open Cast other than fully Mechanized / Semi Mechanized: The Granite in the quarry
lease area is exposed on the surface. Hence, it is proposed to mine the boulders / sheet by
open cast, semi-mechanized methods, by developing the benches of 6M height with
shallow drilling and blasting The development of benches in the sheet rock will be
maintained @ 600
safety slopes.
Reserves & Life of Mine
Estimated Mineable Reserves : 67405 Cum
Expected average rate of production/year : 2112 Cum/Year
Life of the mine : 31.9 or 32 years
1.3.1 Extent of Mechanization
S.No. Name of Machinery No. of Machinery Power
1 Tata Hitachi 350
Excavator
2 434 &
435 KW
2 Water Pump 1 5.0 KW
3 Generator 1 125 KW
4 Leylond Tipper 3 100 HP
5 Atlas compressor 2 116 KW
6 Jack Hammers 4 --
7 Wiresaw Machine 2 60 HP
1.3.2 Waste Generation
About 6336 cum/Year (max) waste will be generate from this mine. The Eastern side of
the area is selected for dump yard for next five yeas and the waste will be stocked over a
length of 35 mtrs, with width of 30 mtrs. To a height of 14.0 mtrs. This material can be
utilized to fill the pits after quarry operations are over. When the dumps reach their
optimum height suitable greenery will be grown on these dumps to stabilize them.
1.3.3 Use of Minerals
Colour Granit blocks can be used for Construction purpose as flooring material and wall
tiles. Some blocks are used as decorative stones of monumental purpose. Waste crushed
stone or road metal is used in landscape design and gardening for gardens, parks, and
municipal and private projects as a mulch, walkway, path, and driveway pavement, and
cell infill for modular permeable paving units. As mineral mulch its benefits include
erosion control, water conservation, weed suppression, and aesthetic qualities. It is often
seen used in rock gardens and cactus gardens.
1.3.4 Transportation
Trucks will be hired for transporting ore to the buyers point.
1.3.5 Site Services
Office Canteen, Rest shelters, Drinking water & medical facilities, transport and other are
proposed to be constructed in the designated area of 25m2.
1.3.6 Employment Potential
The strength of employees would be around 25.
1.4 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION
1.4.1 Resources Required
Man Power
Mostly the labors will be recruited from weaker section of the local surrounding
area.
Water Requirement
Water consumption is around 5.0 m3/day. The ground water will be drawn from
bore well for water requirement
Permits Required
1. Consent for Establishment from the State Pollution Control Board
2. Environmental clearance needs to be obtained.
1.5 FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY
The cost of the production includes the following components:
A) Direct costs of Quarry
Sl.No. Particulars Expenditure Cost/cubic meter Rs.
1 Exploration Proposal for drilling 50.00
2 Production cost
Drilling - Rs. 350
Rock breaker - Rs. 250
Loading& transportation - Rs. 2000
Excavation cost - Rs 1500
4100.00
3 Power, water &
fuel Annual power, water & fuel 500.00
4 Developemnt, repairs & maintenance cost 500.00
5 Wire saw cutting 1000.00
6 Royalty to Government 2555.00
7 Admin & Miscellaneous expenses 100.00
Total 8805.00
B) Environmental Costs
Sl. No. Particulars Expenditure Cost/M3 Rs.
1 Air pollution control Rs. 40,000 18.9
2 Environmental monitoring Rs. 45,000 21.3
3 Green belt / Afforestation Rs. 30,000 14.2
4 Engineering construction like
Retention walls Water garlands,etc
Rs. 2,00,000 94.6
Total Rs. 3,15,000 i.e Rs.149.0/M3
C) Health and Safety:
Sl. No. Particulars Expenditure Cost/M3 Rs.
1 Health Check up & Medicines Rs. 10,000 4.7
2 Safety Rs. 15,000 7.1
3 PPE’s Rs. 10,000 4.7
4 Training programmes Rs. 10,000 4.7
Total Rs. 45,000 Rs.21.2/M3
D) Socio Economic:
Sl. No Particulars Expenditure Cost/M3 Rs.
1
Education
i) School books, uniforms conveyance
to school
ii) Scholarships
iii) Repairs & maintenance of school
buildings
Rs. 30,000
14.2
2 Health camps Rs. 10,000 4.7
3 Plantation in villages Rs. 10,000 4.7
Total Rs. 50,000 Rs. 23.6 M3
E) Capital cost Rs.30 lakhs
Total pit head cost per M3
of Colour Granite : Rs.8998.8/-
Pit head realization for Colour Granite/M3 : Rs. 14500/-
Profit/ M3 : Rs. 5501.2/-
Gross profit/annum for 2112 cu.mtrs : Rs. 116.185 lakhs
Net profit after taxation @35% : Rs.40.66 lakhs
Profit/cu. Mtr : Rs. 1925.42/cu.mtr
1.6. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL
Sri. G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa is proposed for annual production of 2112
cum/Year of Colour Granite. The financial estimates reveal the rate of returns. The
project is economically viable. The estimates have also taken into consideration the
occupational health expenses, environmental protective measures, social welfare
activities etc., The Form-1M, EMP and Mining Plan are submitted with this document.
Signature of Project Proponent
Along with name and address)
Sri. G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa
S/o Sanna Thimmappa, 11-14,
E. Gollahatti Village,
K.Gundumala Post,
Madakasira Mandal,
Anantapuram District, A.P.
Cell:9866815494
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN _______________________________________________________________
For
OVER AN EXTENT OF 2.450 HECTARES OF COLOUR GRANITE MINE
In
Sy. No: 434 & 435 of Govindapuram Village, Madakasira Mandal, Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh
Proposed By
Sri. G. SANNA THIMMAPPA GARI KARIYAPPA E.Gollahatti (V),K.Gundumala Post,
Madakasira Mandal,Ananthapuramu District.515301.
Prepared By ____________________________________________________________________________________
M/s. GLOBAL ENVIRO LABS (Accredited by Quality Council of India – NABET, New Delhi)
2-2-1075/14/A/1, Tilaknagar “X” Roads , Bagh Amberpet, Hyderabad – 500 072. Ph.: 040-65582886; Telefax:040-27407969
E.Mail: [email protected]
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
PARTICULARS Page No:
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 The Project 4
2.2 Need for the Project 4
2.3 Topography 4
2.4 Geology 4
2.5 Geological Reserves 5
2.6 Mining 7
2.7 Mineral Processing 8
2.8 Site Services 9
2.9 Employment Potential 9
3.0 EVALUATION OF IMPACTS
3.1 Introduction 10
3.2 Air Environment 10
3.3 Noise Environment 12
3.4 Water Environment 12
3.5 Land Environment 13
3.6 Biological Environment 15
3.7 Socio Economic Environment 16
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
4.1 Introduction 17
4.2 Air Pollution Control Measures 17
4.2.1 Occupational Health and Safety Measures 19
4.3 Noise Pollution Control Measures 19
4.4 Water Pollution Control Measures 20
4.5 Land Environment 20
4.6 Socio Economic Benefits 24
4.7 Post Project Monitoring 25
4.8 Implementation of Environmental Management Plan 25
List of Tables
Table – 1 Salient Features of the Study Area 2
Table – 2 Cost of Environmental Protection Measures 25
List of Figures
Figure –1 Topographical Map 3
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Sri G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa was granted a quarry lease over an extent of
2.450 Hectares in S.No. 434 & 435 of Govindapuramu Village, Madakasira Mandal,
Anantapuramu District of Andhra Pradesh. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology,
Anantapuramu has proposed to grant of Quarry Lease for Colour Granite Quarry for a
period of 20 years in favor of Sri G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa vide Notice
No: 8434 & 435 /R4-1/2016, dated: 23-03-2017.A Mining Plan was approved vide letter
No:2024/MP-ATP/2017 Dt:27.05.2017.
The Lessee is proposes to produce about 2112 cum/year of Colour Granite. The total cost
of the project is Rs.25 lakhs only.
Sri G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa, Lessee is conscious of its responsibility
towards the society in minimizing the pollution load due to this proposed activity and
according to EIA notification, 15th
January 2016 issued by MoEF, GOI, New Delhi for
obtaining Environmental Clearance from DEIAA, Anantapuram ; the project proponents
intends to prepare an Environmental Management Plan for submission for grant of
Environmental Clearance for their Mine Lease area.
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Table – 1: SALIENT FEATURES OF THE STUDY AREA
Details of the Study Area
District & State Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh
Mandal Madakasira
Village Govindapuramu
Nature of the Area Government Land
Latitude&
Longitude GCP LATITUDE LONGITUDE
St1 13o 51’54.2”N 77
o 11’ 45.07”E
St2 13o 51’04.5”N 77
o 11’ 46.06”E
St 3 13o 52’06.2”N 77
o 11’ 45.05”E
St4 13o 52’08.6”N 77
o 11’ 47.03”E
St5 13o 52’08.0”N 77
o 11’ 47.08”E
St6 13o 52’04.0”N 77
o 11’ 46.09”E
St7 13o 51’01.8”N 77
o 11’ 48.02”E
St8 13o 51’01.9”N 77
o 11’ 48.06”E
St9 13o 51’54.0”N 77
o 11’ 48.05”E
General Climatic Conditions
Maximum Temperature 44oC
Minimum Temperature 15oC
Annual Rainfall 548 mm
Wind Pattern NE-SW
Accessibility
Road Connectivity A cart track of 1.6 km length is connecting
to the area from Benkehalli
Rail Connectivity The nearest Railway station is located at –
Hindupram at a distance of 45 km from the
applied area.
Air Port Puttaparthy ,Bangaloore
Nearest Village Benkehalli village is -1.6 km from ML area.
Historical / Important Places
Archaeologically Important Site Nil within the study area
Historically Important Site Nil within the study area
Sensitive Places Nil within the study area
Sanctuaries / National Parks Nil within the study area
Nearest Forest Hebbetta North RF-2.7 Km
Nearest water body Water body at N side at a distance of -0.3
Km; another one at S side at distance of 2.1
Km
State, National boundaries AP and KA interstate boundary -15
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2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 THE PROJECT
The project of Sri G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa deals with the production of
2112 m3/Year of Colour Granite over an extent of 2.450 Ha in S.No. 434 & 435 of
Govindapuramu Village, Madakasira Mandal, Anantapuramu District in the State of
Andhra Pradesh. The method of working shall be by open cast, semi-mechanized
methods, by developing the benches of 6M height with shallow drilling and blasting.
2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT
In order to meet the statutory requirements the lessee intends to obtain Environmental
Clearance from Statutory Authorities.
2.3 TOPOGRAPHY
The Lease area exhibits hilly terrain to a height of about 24.0 M, and gently sloping down
towards Eastern side and slightly elevated with 15-17 M difference of Low to High
Level.
2.4 GEOLOGY
2.4.1 Regional Geology
Rocks of Archaean, Proterozoic, Jurassic-Creataceous and Tertiary-Quaternary ages are
exposed in the district. The oldest rocks in the area belong to migmatite complex,
represted by migmatised quartzo-felspathic gneiss and are exposed in the district.
Regionally the area represents part of the Archaean Granite - Greenstone terrain of the
Dhawar Craton. It has Schistose rocks of greenstone belts. These are referred to as
Archaean Greenstone belts. This has been included by the rocks of Peninsular Gneissic
Compled (PGC) which has gneisses, migamatite and migmatized granite suit of rocks.
Gneisses and migamatites include porphyroblastic hornblende gneiss, hornblende biotite
gneiss, nebulitic to homophenus hornblende gneiss, pink and green coloured migamatitic
gneiss closepet Granite and its equivalents, namely black granites porphyritic alkali
feldspar granite and granodiorite, belong to the Proterozoic age have intruded the above
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set up. The greenstone belts, gneisses, migamatites and younger granitoids are intruded
by the mafic dyke swarms.
The stratigraphy of the region is given below.
Archean
Younger Intrusive
Epidote Veins
Quartz Veins and reefs
Veins of alkali feldspar
Dolerite/Basalt/Gabrro Dykes
Biotite Granite
Peninsular gneissic complex
Hornblend granite
Biotite granite gnesis
Hornblend granite gneiss
Porphyritic hornblend granite
Dharwar super Group Amphibolite, Hornblend schist
2.4.2 Local Geology
The subject area belongs to small mound with a height of 24.0 m gently sloping towards
East direction. The area is exposed with multi colour granite sheet rock intruded with
Quartz veins. This subject area is exposed with sheet rock of pink and black colour
granite. Either side of the area intruded in to the Granite Gneisses, it indicating it will be
youngest suits of Granitic rocks. Te peninsular gneissic complex comprises gneisses
(migmatite), gray granite, and Pink Granite and Gneissic granite. The gneiss in general
show banding due to alteration of light colored quartzo-feldspathic minerals and dark
colored biotite or hornblende minerals. These rocks may be separated in to two distinct
groups namely the massive foliated types occur as low dome shaped hillocks. The
intrusive relationship of the granite rock is evident by the presence of tonnage and
apophyges within the older rocks and the occurrence of xenoliths of the older rocks
within the granite.
2.5 GEOLOGICAL RESERVES:
Geological traverses in the quarry and the study exposures in the vicinity of quarries
facilitated to access the shape and size of the deposit in the area. It is slightly elevated
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Deposit rising 24.0 M above ground level within the quarry lease area. The surface of
sheet rock is way and irregular.
Method of Estimation of Reserves: The Calculation of reserves of prospects, deposit of
mien is done at every stage, right from preliminary to lost stage of exploration and
mining.
Based on the prospecting work carried out and the present exposure of the boulders &
sheet rock, and the observations made in the adjacent Quarry the reserves of the area have
been estimated by the following parameters. The proved zone is 16.0m and probable and
possible zones are 3.0m each and the recovery factor is taken only 25% and it may vary
in depth. The reserves are estimated by the cross sectional method.
Total mineable reserves:
a. Total Geological Reserves
Category Section Influence
Distance
in m
Sectional
Area in
m2
Volume
in m3
Reserves
@ 25%
in m3
Rock
wastage
@ 75% in
m3
A B (AxB) 0.25 (A*B)0.75
Proved A-A’ 145 975 141375 35344 106031
B-B’ 145 923 133835 33459 100376
C-C’ 100 624 62400 15600 46800
Sub – total 84403 253207
Probable A-A’ 145 150 21750 5438 16313
B-B’ 145 142 20590 5148 15443
C-C’ 100 96 9600 2400 7200
Sub – total 12986 38956
Possible A-A’ 145 150 21750 5438 16313
B-B’ 145 142 20590 5148 15443
C-C’ 100 96 9600 2400 7200
Sub – total 12986 38956
Grant- Total 110375 331119
Total Granite reserves = 441494m3
After buffer zone = 315269m3
After Bench slope deduction= 269619m3
The recovery of the granite from the quarry is 25% hence 75% waste is generated.
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b.Mineable Reserves
Geological Reserves (m3
) Recoverable @ 25% (m3
) Waste 75% (m3
)
269619 67405 202214
Life of the Quarry: = 67405m3/2112m
3 = 31.9 or 32 years tentatively.
2.6 MINING
Method of Mining (Open Cast other than fully Mechanized / Semi Mechanized)
The Granite in the quarry lease area is exposed on the surface. Hence, it is proposed to
mine the boulders / sheet by open cast, semi-mechanized methods, by developing the
benches of 6M height with shallow drilling and blasting The development of benches in
the sheet rock will be maintained @ 600
safety slopes.
Therefore, mining operations are to be carried out in this area in 2 stages.
1) Development
2) Production
Stage- 1
The removal of big size and boulders will be cleared in the quarry lease area for the next
five years by using excavator.
The Hard Rock exposed will be subjected to drilling, blasting and splitting from mother
rock.
Stage-2
After removal of weathered and semi weathered Rock under sized boulders.
The quarrying will be followed in the form of linear cut method. This involves loosing of
the primary block from mother rock. Hence primary cutting will be done by line drilling
method where close spaced parallel holes along straight line will be made. Line drilling
method is used for separation of primary blocks.
i) Once the free face is developed in working place, the primary cuts is taken
up over a maximum length of 10 mtrs with a width of 3 mtrs and to a
depth of 6 mtrs. depends upon the joints availability. These dimentions are
confirmed as for field studies. Primary block will be cut into secondary
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blocks by Jackhammer drilling and wedge cutting and this block will be
dislodged form in-situ position by an excavator.
ii) Line drilling method will be used for cutting the primary blocks which
involve drilling and blasting.
iii) The holes are charged with low explosive cartridge like gun power and
non-delay detonators for smooth blasting.
iv) The use of delay detonates causes fragmentation and cracks in rocks. The
non detonating cords are inserted into the holes and the holes are stemmed
with muck and plugged at the mouth and fired.
v) Thus the block will separate from the mother rock, which is pulled off
from the face with cranes or shovel.
Drilling
Drill hole of 2.0 – 6.0 M depth will be drilled in a staggered pattern at 3m interval
Drill Hole Diameter: 32 MM up to 2.0-6.0 M Long.
Depth and Inclination of Drill Hole: Generally drilled vertically in an alignment drilled.
Explosive Type: Delayed detonators with cartridges.
Machinery Details:
S.No. Name of Machinery No. of Machinery Power
1 Tata Hitachi 350
Excavator
2 434 &
435 KW
2 Water Pump 1 5.0 KW
3 Generator 1 125 KW
4 Leylond Tipper 3 100 HP
5 Atlas compressor 2 116 KW
6 Jack Hammers 4 --
7 Wiresaw Machine 2 60 HP
Magazine: The client does not need any explosive magazine, applicant can utilize
normal explosive detonators with permission.
2.7 MINERAL PROCESSING
The Lessee intends to export and as well as sell the raw blocks for the processing units in
the country. The lessee does not possess a processing plant at the moment.
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2.8 SITE SERVICES
The rest shelter cum office, First aid room, and toilets will be constructed in the area. The
roof will be of asbestos sheets covered by hay to keep it cool in summer. A first aid
certificate holder will be the in charge of the first aid room. Protected drinking water will
be provided and stored in earthen pots.
2.9 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL
The mining activity will provide the job facilities to the local people. It will have 1 Mines
Manager, skilled & unskilled labour about 25 persons.
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3. EVALUATION OF IMPACTS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
Opencast mining activity causes some adverse impacts on the surround environment
unless proper environmental management plan is adopted. Selecting suitable sites for
mining and adopting the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Environment & Forests
(MoEF) and Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), one can minimize the major possible
impacts.
In this chapter, an attempt has been made to quantify the possible environmental impacts
on various features such as air, water, noise, land, ecology and socio-economies. The
following aspects have been studied to identify the possible impacts while achieving the
total production of 2112 cum/Year of Colour Granite.
The magnitude and significance of the environmental pollution caused by mining
depends on method of mining, scale and concentration of mining activity.
3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT
The impacts on air environment from a mining activity depend on various factors like
production capacity, machinery involved, operations and maintenance of various
equipments and vehicle. Apart from these, there will be other activities associated viz
transportation of mineral and waste, stocking facilities and dump management within the
mine lease area that may contribute to pollution.
3.2.1 SOURCES OF DUST EMISSION
Mining is carried out by open cast semi mechanized method by using jack hammer
drilling & wire saw cutting and using low explosive blasting. Based on the various
operations involved in the production of minerals, the various emission sources has been
identified as given below.
a. Point sources
b. Area sources.
c. Line sources.
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Drilling operations of the mine are considered as point sources. Extraction of mineral
from mine, are considered as area sources. Transportation of material from mining
benches to various end points are considered as line sources. The impact of above sources
on air environment is discussed below:
a) Drilling & Blasting
One the boulder is freed by removing the soil and waste rock surrounding it, a series of
holes are drilled by compressed air using Jack Hammer at a regular interval of 15-30 cms
depending on the size of the boulder, the depth of the hole depends on the height of the
boulder and the holes are drilled up to the bottom leaving about a foot at the base. The
holes have to be perfectly straight and vertical so that the vertical split is obtained. Line
drilling machine can be used to drill straight holes. Feather and wedges are inserted into
the holes and hammered continuously applying uniform pressure and the boulder splits
vertically. Similarly dressing is done and the boulder is given a rectangular shape. All the
defects are avoided during the dressing stage. Diamond wire saw may also be employed
to dislodge the block from the parent rock.
Drill hole pattern will be uniform single lined pattern, equidistances holes from 0.33 m to
0.75 m , 20.32 m in depth. Spacing depends upon the size of the boulder, in general it 15
cms from hole to hole for better splitting.
The concentrations due to low explosives blasting will be confined to a maximum
distance of 10 m from the area of blasting. These concentrations will not be emitted
continuously. However presence of personnel near the blasting site during blasting will
be totally avoided. So, the impact of blasting on the air environment will be minimal.
b) Extraction & Loading
Extraction & Loading will be done by a crane and excavator and these activities of mine
operation is contributing to the area source emission and the extent of influence of this
operation is about 100 m2.
c) Haulage &Transportation
In the operating mine, the dressed blocks from mine face to the consumers is transported
by hired trucks. The trucks will be well maintained so that exhaust smoke does not
contribute abnormal values of noxious gases and unburnt hydrocarbons. The other
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sources of air pollution is due to the dust generated during the movement of tippers on the
haul road.
The above sources, which include drilling, low explosives blasting, excavation, haulage
for transport of blocks will contribute to dust pollution in the air.
3.2.2 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The impacts envisaged due to mining activity are evaluated based on various factors. The
emission inventory of the pollutants is as follows, the main air pollutant would be dust or
particulate matter generated by handling and transportation of Colour Granite. But the
impact of mining operations on air quality is minimum as mining involved method by
using jackhammer drilling & wire saw cutting & low explosive blasting and as the
production quantity is very less i.e. 8.4 Cum/Day only.
3.2.2.1 Dust Generation and Control
The air pollutant would be dust or particulate matter generated by handling and
transportation of granite blocks. The existing ambient air quality at quarry lease area is
within the limits prescribed by A.P.P.C.B. The envisaged production of minerals is only
8.4 Cum/Day. The dust generated due to mining operations will be controlled by water
sprinkling through water tankers
3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Noise will be produced at the mine is due to operations of machinery, drilling, blasting,
and movement of vehicles. The noise generated by the mining activity is dissipated
within a small zone around the mine. The present noise levels at quarry lease area are
within the limits prescribed by A.P.P.C.B. There is no major impact of the mining
activity on the vicinity however; pronounced effect of above noise levels will felt only
near the active working area and on the personnel working in the vicinity. The impact of
noise on the villages is negligible as the villages are located far from the mine site.
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3.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT
The Mining activity will be carried out on mound slope will not have any effect on the
ground water and the static water table in this area is below 55-56 m.
3.4.1 Impact on Surface Water
There are no major streams and rivers, which can get effected by the mining. Hence,
there will be no effect on the surface water.
During the present plan period quarrying will go to depth of 10 meters from the present
level of mining. During the monsoon period, the rainwater, if gets stagnated, will be
drained out. The benches will made with an inward slope to facilitate run off more faster
on to the mine floor. Small bunds, garlands and silting tanks also will be constructed to
minimize inflow muddy water which carry fine material.
3.4.2 Impact on Ground Water
Mining activity will be above the BWL (55-56 m). Hence, there will be no effect on the
ground water regime.
3.4.3 Impact on Water Quality
Water quality in the buffer zone have indicted that the ground water is free from heavy
metal concentration and this mining activity will not interference on the water quality.
3.4.4 Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation
The water requirement for this proposed mining activity will be 5.0 KLD. Breakup
details are:
Sl. No: Purpose Quantity (KLD)
1 Dust suppression purpose 3.0
2 Domestic purpose 1.0
3 Greenbelt purpose 1.5
Total 5.0
There is no generation & discharge of wastewater from this mine.
3.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT
Various components of land environment have been identified for study of impact of the
mine operations. Details of the same are given below:
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3.5.1 Solid Waste Generation
Removal of weathered rock and the rock waste is the only solid waste that will be
generated from this mine. Some of the material from the waste may be sorted out and
used for making small blocks to be used by the local unit for making tiles. The market for
tiles is good at the moment and they will offer a better substitute for marble in terms of
price and quality. Some rejected and unsorted material may be used in the civil
engineering projects in the vicinity of the area. The waste material can also be crushed
into smaller sizes and can be used as road metal
The waste generated during the five years may be dumped in the zone separately reserved
for dumping along Eastern of the quarry lease area (Within the quarry lease area). The
dump will be designed in such that it will have slopes equal to the angle of repose of such
material. Garland drains have to be sunk along around the leading edge of the dump. A
retaining wall will be constructed around the dump to preventing the slanting of boulders
Care will be taken to minimize the waste generation at the source.
About 6336 cum/Year (max) waste will be generate from this mine. The Eastern side of
the area is selected for dump yard for next five yeas and the waste will be stocked over a
length of 35 mtrs, with width of 30 mtrs. To a height of 14.0 mtrs as enmarked in plate
no.5 step dumping will be resorted. This material can be utilized to fill the pits after
quarry operations are over. When the dump reach their optimum height suitable greenery
will be grown on this dumps to stabilize them.
3.5.2 Impact on Land use
The mine is located in an area of 2.450 Ha. No forestland is involved.
After the operations cease, the mine spoiled area will be back field. It may not be
possible to complete regain the original topography of the area. During quarrying
whatever solid waste is generated shall be dumped at dumping site inside the Q.L. area.
The mining lease area is not a part of any type of forest. Entire mine lease area is govt.
land hence all the impact on land use is positive because aesthetic environment will not
be effected, as the mine is located on a plain with some bushes.
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Due to opencast mining activities, the landscape will be slightly changed. There
will be no land subsidence as the country is made up of hard rock. The Soil cover in this
mine is almost nil and Agriculture is seen mainly in the plains in the vicinity of the lease
area and the mining will not have any impact on the agricultural pattern. Only few bushes
will be cleared to facilitate mining and other related activities and there are no big
trees, which may have to be cut.
3.5.3 Impact of Ground vibrations
Fragmentation of rock by blasting is an important operation in mining project, where hard
rock occurs. Blasting will be done only when it is absolutely necessary, using low
intensity explosives.
Blasting of the mineral at the proposed mine will be done by using Low-density
chemical explosives like ECM/ CaOH will be used. Sometimes smooth blasting may be
done using silent non-explosive demolishing agents like Acconex.
The ground vibrations caused by blasting will not have any affect as the mining is on a
mound and the vibrations will be minimum and will not be carried too far due to the hard
nature of the rock.
3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
There is no adverse impacts are anticipated due to the proposed mining activity on
biological environment. However, with the implementation of the environmental
management measures, there will be improvement in the parameters of biological
environment.
The tree species found with the core zone represent the common type of flora species
along with small shrubs and bushes. Due to mining activities community structure of the
vegetation will not change. Whereas diversity of plant species and food web index of the
area reduced to certain extent.
However, if the proposed reclamation of the mining area and dumped out area using
proper re-vegetation techniques and development of green belt around the ultimate limit
and roadside there shall be an improvement in the species diversity and food web index
compared to the existing level.
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3.7 SOCIO- ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
3.7.1 No Rehabilitation
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 vicinity. The mining operations will not disturb/ relocate
any village or need resettlement. Thus no adverse impact is anticipated.
3.7.2 Improvement in Socio Economic Status
It will be obvious to assume that the activities of the mining operations have to be
produced some improvements in the socio-economic levels in the study area.
The Lessee will provide employment to local population and it will give preference to the
local people whenever there is requirement of manpower.
The proposed mining activities will provide employment to persons of different skills and
trades. The local population is the largest plausibility among these employees. The
employment potential ameliorated economic conditions of these families directly and
provided employment to many other families indirectly who are involved in business and
service oriented activities. This in-turn will improve the socio-economic conditions of the
area.
3.7.3 Occupational Health and Safety
The mine is going to be developed mainly semi mechanized opencast method by using
jackhammer drilling & wire saw cutting & low explosive blasting. No major crushing or
pulverization will be done here. The small-scale mining will not have any ill effects on
the health of labour.
Excessive dust and noise are the chief health hazards for the miners. As already
mentioned these causative factors are well within the safety limits and the proponents
will strictly implement the prescribed safety measures. The health of the workers will be
regularly checked and suitable medical facilities should be created on or close to the site.
Highest safety will be ensured in the working conditions of the miners.
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4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
4.1 INTRODUCTION
The mining development in the study area needs to intertwined with judicious utilization
natural resources within the limits of permissible assimilative capacity. The assimilative
capacity of the study area is the maximum amount of pollution load that can be
discharged in the environment without affecting the designated use and is governed by
dilution, dispersion and removal due to natural physio-chemical and biological processes.
The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable
development in the study area.
This chapter covers the genesis of pollution, the principal sources of pollution, the nature
of pollution, the proposed measures required for meeting the prevailing statutory
requirements of gaseous emissions, wastewater discharge characteristics, noise levels etc.
for environmental management purpose in connection with the mining and mining related
activities in the study area.
This section discusses the management plan for mitigation/abatement impacts and
enhancement of beneficial impacts due to mining. The Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) has been designed within the framework of various Indian legislative and
regulatory requirements on environmental and socio-economic aspects.
Environmental Management Plan giving the environmental protection measures at mine
to meet the stipulated norms of IBM/MoEF are as detailed.
4.2 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES
The present ambient air quality measurements in the mine area are well within the limits.
Due to the proposed production of 2112 cum /Year of Colour Granite, there will be
marginal increase in dust concentrations.
Mitigative measures suggested for air pollution control are based on the baseline ambient
air quality monitoring data. From the point of view of maintenance of an acceptable
ambient air quality in the region, it is desirable that air quality should be monitored on a
regular basis to check it vis-à-vis the standards prescribed by CPCB and in cases of non-
compliance appropriate mitigative measures shall be adopted.
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The following dust prone areas are identified for adopting proper control measures in the
mine area.
i) Drilling & Blasting
ii) Excavation
iii) Transportation
The environmental control measures which will be implemented to control the fugitive
dust released from the proposed production are given below:
Wet drilling system & Dust proof
Use of sharp drill bits for drilling holes. The charge concentration of the
explosives will be between 10 – 40 grams per linear meter.
Water sprinkling arrangements such as specially fabricated tankers mounted on
tipper are deployed at mine site to control the fugitive dust generation from the
haulage roads.
Regular grading of haul roads and service roads to clear accumulation of loose
material
The blasted blocks (temporary) are wetted by spraying water
Avoiding blasting during high windy periods, night times and temperature
inversion periods.
Excavation operations are suspended during periods of very strong winds.
Massive afforestation for control of dust
Spraying of water on sub grade stacks
The vehicles and machinery are kept in well-maintained condition so that
emission of fugitive constituents is minimized.
Plantation of wide leaf trees, creepers, tall grass around working pit, along roads
will help suppress dust.
Tall trees with an average height of 5 m will be developed all along the boundary
of the lease area to minimize the dispersion of the dust from the mining.
Periodical monitoring of air quality to take steps to control the pollutants.
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4.2.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES
All the precautions would be adopted to prevent dust generation at site and to be
dispersed into the outer environment. However, for the safety of workers at site, engaged
at strategic locations/dust generation points like drilling, loading and unloading points,
etc., dust masks would be provided. Dust masks would prevent inhalation of RSPM
thereby reducing the risk of lung diseases and other respiratory disorders. Regular health
monitoring of workers will be carried out.
4.3 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES
The ambient noise level monitoring is carried out in and around the proposed mine shows
that ambient noise levels are well within the stipulated limits of CPCB.
Noise generation may be for an instant, intermittent or for continuous periods, with low
to high decibels. Periodic inspection and checks of the risk prone areas and equipments
have to be conducted.
To control noise pollution during the proposed mining operations following steps will be
practiced.
The noise generated by the machinery will be reduced by proper lubrication of the
machinery and equipment.
The workers employed should be provided with personal hearing protection
equipment, with earmuffs and earplugs combined, as a protection from the high
noise level generated at the plant site.
The provision of green barrier along the boundary will further reduce the
propagation of noise level generated.
Limiting time exposure of workers to excessive noise.
Speed of trucks entering or leaving the mine is limited to moderate speed of 25
kmph to prevent undue noise from empty tippers.
Safety in Blasting:
Care should be taken to evacuate the mining area completely at the time of low explosive
blasting operations. The blasting team should be equipped with all personal safety and
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precautionary measure. The following safety measures will be given attention while
conducting the blasting operations.
A blasting SIREN should be used at the time of blasting for audio signal.
Before blasting and after blasting, red & green flags should be displayed as visual
signals.
Warning notice boards indicating the time of blasting and NOT TO TRESPASS
are displayed prominently.
4.4 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES
The action program for minimizing adverse affects on water regime is to prevent wash-
off of mine water and uncontrolled run-off water during monsoon. Proposed measures for
this are as follows:
Building/extending of retention/toe walls at the foot of the dumps
Construction of Garland drains along the slopes to divert the rainwater course
away from the dumping areas.
Covering of dump slopes with grass plantation to stabilize and prevent erosion.
Plantation of trees along the ridges and slopes.
4.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT
The Dhanbad declaration on Environmental Management in Mining Industry states “It is
imperative that in order to ensure the continued and sustained progress of the mining
industry in India, the environmental dimensions should be integrated into the planning,
design, development, operation and working practices of quarry on scientific and rational
lines, by the Governments and the industry in a mutually reinforcing manner”. The land
related Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been presented here under two
sections viz., Soil & Water conservation and Afforestation.
Storage and Reuse of Top Soil:
Topsoil removed during clearing of the area for granite extraction shall be stacked
separately to check the erosion of the stacked soil. A retaining wall shall be constructed
all around the topsoil stockyard. Planting of grass and local species etc., are proposed on
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the surface of this stack to prevent erosion and to increase the soil nitrogen. As per the
analysis of the soil samples they are found to be basic in nature. During afforestation, it is
recommended to plant fast growing species with good canopy cover and dense leaf
density and some ornamental species to give a good aesthetic look. It is recommended to
sow neem, mahogany plants as soil and climatic conditions are suitable for the growth of
these plants.
Solid Waste Management:
Removal of weathered rock and the rock waste is the only solid waste that will be
generated from this mine. Some of the material from the waste may be sorted out and
used for making small blocks to be used by the local unit for making tiles. The market for
tiles is good at the moment and they will offer a better substitute for marble in terms of
price and quality. Some rejected and unsorted material may be used in the civil
engineering projects in the vicinity of the area. The waste material can also be crushed
into smaller sizes and can be used as road metal
The waste generated during the five years may be dumped in the zone separately reserved
for dumping along Eastern Part of the quarry lease area (Within the quarry lease area).
The dump will be designed in such that it will have slopes equal to the angle of repose of
such material. Garland drains have to be sunk along around the leading edge of the dump.
A retaining wall will be constructed around the dump to preventing the slanting of
boulders Care will be taken to minimize the waste generation at the source.
About 6336 cum/Year (max) waste will be generate from this mine. The Eastern side of
the area is selected for dump yard for next five years and the waste will be stocked over a
length of 35 mtrs, with width of 30 mtrs. To a height of 14.0 mtrs as enmarked in plate
no.5 step dumping will be resorted. This material can be utilized to fill the pits after
quarry operations are over. When the dump reaches their optimum height suitable
greenery will be grown on these dumps to stabilize them.
Stabilization and vegetation of dumps:
The dumps will be stabilized and shaped trapezoidally. The angle of repose will be in
such a manner that the run off of material will be avoided. The trench will be dug around
the dump to avoid run off. The dumps will be safe-guarded by plantation of trees along
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the slope and of the soil cover area. In first five years, it is planned to undertake
plantation of 50 trees per year on the slope of the dump, depending on facilities available.
Land Restoration/Reclamation:
Land restoration or reclamation of the area is very essential in any mining industry.
Proper measures adopted during restoration will control most of the adverse
environmental impacts of Quarry and also improve the aesthetic beauty of the area. Due
to the Quarry activities in this area the profile of the ground will change due to formation
of pits. At the end of the Quarry operations, the top soil/mineral rejects will be utilized
for back filling wherever suitable and rehabilitated.
Following steps shall be taken for improving and protecting the environment.
a) Quarry lease area
b) Surrounding the Quarry lease area.
c) Surrounding the statutory buildings
d) On the undisturbed virgin lease area.
Quarry lease area:
Land use pattern of the quarry area during the next 5 years will be as follows
Area Hectares
Active Mine area Broken 0.000
To be Broken 0.3850
Total 0.3895
Dumps Existing
0.1053
Proposed
Infrastructure (Mine office & site services) 0.0210
Roads 0.0150
Total area 0.6255
Land use:
The on-going mining and downstream activities have covered the lease hold for about
0.5263 Hectares as details below:
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1) Working pit 3850 m3 0.3850 Ha
2) Stock Yards With the mine pits temporary
basis
Temporary
3) Buildings 0.0210 0.0210
4) Ramp Area,
Internal Road ways
0.0150
Surrounding the Mining area:
The dust generated during the quarrying operations will be carried by wind and will be
deposited over the trees and on the adjacent area around the quarry in the buffer zone. To
filter this dust, a green belt of 10m width shall be developed along the quarry lease area
i.e., around ultimate pit limit, this green belt will also act as sound barrier. In between the
tree saplings, grass and bushes shall be grown. Creation of the green belt around the lease
areas shall be undertaken on priority basis and shall be completed concurrent to Quarry
over a 20 year period.
Surrounding the statutory buildings:
All around the proposed statutory buildings and along the road sides trees shall be planted
in addition to the existing ones which will protect the workers from the noise and dust.
To plant trees around the statutory buildings, the topsoil that is going to be mined from
the area shall be laid to form a strip of 10-15m width and 0.5m thickness.
On the undisturbed virgin lease area:
The undisturbed virgin lease area shall be utilized for afforestation purposes by
developing the area with local varieties. This work shall be done after the cessation of
Quarry operations.
Afforestation Plan:
The quarry lease area is scanty suitable for plantation as entire area is rocky. There are
absolutely no chances of any tree growing in the quarry area. However it is proposed to
plant a few trees in the nearby village area in the place shown by the village panchayat.
The details of proposed plantation are shown below.
Year Planned
Plantation
Location of Plantation Types of Plants Remarks
1st
Year 15 Ten in buffer & Five
in road Sides
Neem, or Mango, or Peepal
65% of survival 2nd
Year 15 Ten in buffer & Five Neem, or Mango, or Peepal
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in road Sides is envisaged.
3rd
Year 15 Ten in buffer & Five
in road Sides
Neem, or Mango, or Peepal
4th
Year 15 Ten in buffer & Five
in road Sides
Neem, or Mango, or Peepal
5th
Year 15 Ten in buffer & Five
in road Sides
Neem, or Mango, or Peepal
Total 75 Ten in buffer & Five
in road Sides
Neem, or Mango, or Peepal
It is proposed to plant trees in the buffer/safety zone of 7.5 meters on North and Eastern
side, as per APPCB and MoEF rules. Attempts will be made to grow plants with local
arrangement of drums filled with mud. Thus it is envisaged that around 15 plants will be
planted and taken care of in one year. Thus the area available around the periphery will
be sufficient for around 15 years.
Although the area in general is fertile the location where the quarry is situated is totally
rocky. Expect for some wild growing medium sized plants that grow in the cracks of
boulders; there are no notable species in the area. However trees like Neem, Ashoka,
Mango, and local species Peepal are found in and around. Therefore these three species
are planned for plantation. Maintenance of these plants that are grown in the buffer zone
will be taken care by the quarry management, in coordination with the panchayat mebers
Apart from the green belts and aesthetic plantation for eliminating fugitive emissions and
noise control, all other massive plantation efforts shall be decided and executed with the
assistance and co-operation of the local community. Based on the community needs the
afforestation would mainly aim at:
a) Protection & Development of Natural Vegetation
b) Protection of soil erosion
c) Plantations of fuel wood blocks to meet the energy requirements.
4.6 SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFITS
There is positive impact on socio-economics of people living in the villages. The villages
in buffer zone depend upon agriculture. Mining operations in the subject area has positive
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impact by providing direct and indirect job opportunities. There will be indirect
employment opportunities in transportation of ore to destination.
4.7 POST PROJECT MONITORING
The Lessee will monitor the environmental parameters as per APPCB/IBM/CPCB
guidelines
4.8 IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP & MONITORING PROGRAMME
The environment management plan is detailed on the basis of impact assessment. Control
and mitigation measures for the adverse impacts envisaged. As the major environmental
attributes have been confined to the project area alone, implementations of the proposed
control measures and monitoring thereof will be undertaken on the regional basis. The
Lessee will ensure the implementation of the measures within the mine area and carryout
efficient monitoring. In order to implement the measures suggested for mitigating the
adverse impacts on the environment, it is suggested to monitor the environmental
parameters regularly. The details of investments to carryout the regular monitoring and
pollution control measures are given below in table – 2.
Table – 2: Cost of Environmental Protection Measures (in Rs.)
Sl.No Description Item Capital
Cost
Recuring
Cost Remarks
1 Air Pollution
Nose Marks
- 1,500.00
Replaceable, and
cost can increase
with time
Cloth for drillers
- 8,000.00
Issued thrice in a
year
Gunny bags for
covering the surface
of jackhammer
holes
- 1,000.00
As and when
needed
Road wetting
(Water Sprinkling) 20,000.00 85,000.00
Water tanker cost @
two tankers per day
for 8 months
Plantation( Green
Belt) 20,000.00 20,000.00 Re-plant the non-
surviving plants
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2 Water
Pollution
Construction of
garland drains 55,000.00 35,000.00
Once only (For
manual de-silting)
De-silting
operations &
Siltation ponds
construction
- 25,000.00
Yearly and manual
operations
Construction of
check dams 100,000.00 25,000.00
Once in year, cost
incurred is to buy
sand bags and
filling sand
Construction of
retaining wall for
waste dump
80,000.00 45,000.00
Cost of construction
of wall around the
dip side of the
dump.
3
Noise
Pollution
Maintenance of
machinery suitably 30,000.00 15,000.00
Included in main
cost
PPE’s like Ear
muffs 10,000.00 3,000.00 Once in six months
4
Occupational
Health &
Safety
Providing First aid
kit and fire
extinguishers
10,000.00 5,000.00
Once in year,
replace by
conducting
periodical checkup
Providing Personal
protective
equipments to all
employees (hand
gloves, safety shoe
and helmets)
25,000.00 15,000.00
Included in air
pollution and noise
pollution
Training and
awareness programs
on risk factors
during emergencies
by the experts
10,000.00 8,000.00
Once in six months
and create sign
boards about the
risk and safety
precautions
regularly
Periodical medical
checkup and supply
of medicines
25,000.00 2,000.00
Once in a year and
supply of medicines
for every three
months
5 Environmental
monitoring
Ambient air quality
studies – Once in
six months – 3
locations
- 25,000.00
MoEF /NABL
recognized
laboratories
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Water quality
studies – Once a
year – 3 Locations
- 8,000.00
Noise studies – once
in six months – 3
Locations
- 7,000.00
Vibration studies –
Once in year – 1
location
- 10,000.00
6 CSR
Activities
For providing
School uniform,
Books and health
camp etc.
50,000.00 30,000.00
TOTAL 435,000.00 373,500.00
The applicant will adhere to all the terms & conditions laid in respect of safe working
keeping in view of the sustainable Environmental Management and will comply with the
provisions of the Environmental Protection Act-1986, The Mines Act-1952 & Mineral
Conservation & Development Rules-1988 and any other Rules notified from time to time.
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CONCLUSIONS, SUGGESTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS
The Mining method proposed as per the approved Mining Plan from Dept. of Mines &
Geology is small-scale semi mechanical mining activities without deployment of deep
hole drilling and use of Heavy machine
ry. The actual method of mining Color Granite is by slicing. Based on the appraisal of
the existing environmental scenario coupled with the assessment studies carried out, it is
concluded that there is no long term environmental impact due to the Colour Granite
quarry at the lease area.
The particulate matter getting airborne from the mining activity gets dispersed in close
proximity itself and settles down early. The noise levels due to the proposed quarry
activity are also not of a higher order that calls for immediate corrective measures. The
ground water analysis indicates that the sources do not get influx of pollutants from the
quarry activity. There is positive socio-economic front in the surrounding region due to
the proposed mining industry. The practice of afforestation scheme is a step in the right
direction towards achieving ecological balance.
Suggestions/Recommendations
Even though there is no perceptible impact from the quarry activity on the environment of
the region, it is imperative that mitigative measures have got to be implemented on full
scale for creating environmental balance and intern maintain the ecology of the region.
The following suggestions/recommendations merit due consideration in this regard.
As no control over wind can be exercised, the frequency of the dust
suppression measures like constant watering of the haul roads shall be
practiced.
Afforestation as envisaged in the mining plan is to be carried out so that it
not only enhances the green canopy but also stop the spread of dust
particles and air borne pollutants.
Surface water conservation measures and groundwater recharge be given
high priority.