The Director- IA. II (M), Dt. 21-03-2018 Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi-110 003. Sub.:- Environmental Clearance - Proposed “Building Stone Mine” situated at Valayam Village, Vanimel Panchayat, Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala in an area of 5.1070 ha. - B2 Category – No duly constituted SEIAA/SEAC, Kerala – Application - Reg. Respected Sir, In regards to above, we would like to inform you that above mentioned project having mining lease area of 5.1070 ha. i.e. less than 50 ha., hence categorized as ‘ B2’ as per Notification dt. 15-01-2016. The tenure of the SEAC/SEIAA Kerala was expired on 18-03-2018 and the new SEIAA/SEAC for Kerala is yet to constitute. In the absence of duly constituted State Environment Impact Assessment (SEIAA) / State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) Kerala our proposed project can be considered as Category “B” project in the Central level as per EIA Notification . In this connection, please find enclosed the following for your perusal:- 1. Duly filled Form–1 as per Appendix–I under EIA Notification, 2006. 2. Pre-feasibility report (PFR) of the project prepared as per the guidelines of MoEF vide O.M. dt. 30-12-2010 3. Mining plan approved by the District Geologist, Mining & Geology Department, Govt. of Kerala (authorized agency of the concerned State Government) We request your good self to kindly consider our proposal in the next EAC meeting for appraisal for obtaining Environmental Clearance at the earliest. Thanking you, Yours respectfully, For MALAYORAM ROCK PRODUCTS PVT. LTD. P. Bhasi Alias Raamu (Managing Director) Encl. :- As above
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The Director- IA. I I (M), Dt. 21-03-2018 Ministry of Environment, Forests & Cl imate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi-110 003. Sub.:- Environmental Clearance - Proposed “Building Stone Mine” situated at
Valayam Village, Vanimel Panchayat, Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala in an area of 5.1070 ha. - B2 Category – No duly constituted SEIAA/SEAC, Kerala – Application - Reg.
Respected Sir, In regards to above, we would l ike to inform you that above mentioned project having mining lease area of 5.1070 ha. i.e. less than 50 ha., hence categorized as ‘B2’ as per Notif icat ion dt. 15-01-2016. The tenure of the SEAC/SEIAA Kerala was expired on 18-03-2018 and the new SEIAA/SEAC for Kerala is yet to constitute. In the absence of duly constituted State Environment Impact Assessment (SEIAA) / State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) Kerala our proposed project can be considered as Category “B” project in the Central level as per EIA Notification . In this connection, please f ind enclosed the following for your perusal:-
1. Duly f i l led Form–1 as per Appendix–I under EIA Notif icat ion, 2006. 2. Pre-feasibi l i ty report (PFR) of the project prepared as per the guidelines of MoEF
vide O.M. dt. 30-12-2010
3. Mining plan approved by the Distr ict Geologist, Mining & Geology Department, Govt. of Kerala (authorized agency of the concerned State Government)
We request your good self to k indly consider our proposal in the next EAC meeting for appraisal for obtaining Environmental Clearance at the ear l iest. Thanking you,
Yours respectfully,
For MALAYORAM ROCK PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
P. Bhasi Alias Raamu (Managing Director)
Encl. :- As above
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FORM - 1
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APPENDIX I
(See paragraph – 6)
FORM - 1
I Basic Information
S. No. Item : Details
1. Name of the Project : Environmental Clearance for Masonry Stone Mine
(Minor Mineral Quarry) project of M/s Malayoram Pvt.
Ltd. with mine lease area of 5.107 ha.
2. S. No. in the schedule : 1(a)
3. Proposed capacity/ area/ length/
tonnage to be handled /command
area/ lease area /number of wells
to be drilled
: Proposed Capacity 90,000 MTA
Area 5.107 hectares
Mineable reserves 10,61,820 MT
Life of Mine About 12 years
4. New/ Expansion / Modernization : New Quarry Project
5. Existing capacity/ Area etc. : Not Application (New Quarry Project)
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' : Category ‘B’ as per EIA Notification, 2006 as amended
on 01/12/2009. The tenure of SEIAA, Kerala expired on
18-03-2018. Therefore, since there is no duly constituted
SEIAA, Kerala the application is submitted at MoEF as
per provision of clause 4 (iii) of EIA Notification, 2006.
Further categorized as B2 (mine lease area between
5 ha. to 25 ha.) with proposed mine lease area 5.107 ha.
which is more than 5 ha. but less than 25 ha. The
cluster certificate is attached as Appendix-A. As per
the said certificate, there is no quarry within 500 m.
radius from the proposed site.
7. Does it attract the general
condition? If yes, please specify.
: No
8. Does it attract the specific
condition? If yes, please specify.
: No
Location : The proposed building stone quarry project is situated at
Sy. Nos. 242/P, Valayam Village, Vadakara Taluk,
Kozhikode District, Kerala for an area of 5.107 ha. The
geographical location of the mine with respect to the
pillar boundary area is given below:-
Latitude (N) 10°47'04.24" to 11°47'56.04"
Longitude (E) 75°43'39.73" to 75°43'27.77"
9.
Plot/ Survey/ Khasra no. : Sy. Nos. 242/P
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Land status :
Private own land (5.107 ha.). The copy of land
assignment certificate issued by Village Officer is
attached at Appendix-B.
Village : Valayam Village,
Tehsil : Vadakara Taluk,
District : Kozhikode District
State : Kerala
10. Nearest Railway station/ Airport
along with distance in kms.
: Particulars Name Distance
(From lease)
Railway
Station
Vadakara, 30 km., SW
Airport Calicut Int. Airport,
Karipur,
95 km., S
11. Nearest Town, City, District
Headquarters along with distance
in kms.
: Particulars Name Distance, Direction
(From lease)
Kallachi 14 km., S
Vilanagadu 3 km., SE
Nearest Town
Vanimel 7.5 km., SW
12. Village Panchayat, Zilla Parishad,
Municipal Corporation, Local body
(Complete postal address with
telephone no. to be given).
: Village Office address :-
Village Officer, Valayam Village Office,
Valayam P.O., Kallachi (via),
Kozhikode, Kerala – 673517.
Panchayat Office address :-
Panchayat Secretary, Valayam Panchayath,
Valayam P.O., Kallachi (via),
Kozhikode, Kerala - 673517
Tel. No. 0496-2460191
13. Name of the applicant : M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd.
14. Registered address : M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd.
Door No. 33/966, Kumballapilly Road, Vennala P.O.,
Chalikkavattom, Kochi, Kerala-682028.
Address for correspondence
Name : Mr. P. Bhasi Alias Raamu
Designation (Owner / Partner /
CEO)
: Managing Director
15.
Address : Mr. P. Bhasi Alias Raamu, Managing Director,
Telephone no. : Mobile No. 09447053777 Ph. No. 04885-262150
Fax No. : Nil
16. Details of alternative sites
examined, if any. Location of
these sites should be shown on a
Toposheet.
: The current proposal is for the building stone quarry and
mineral specific hence no alternate site was examined.
17. Interlinked projects : The proposed quarry project will be interlinked with
Crusher Unit proposed within the complex.
18. Whether separate application of
interlinked project has been
submitted?
: No, for the crusher unit, Environmental Clearance is not
required.
19. If yes, date of submission : Not applicable
20. If no, reason : No, for the crusher unit, Environmental Clearance is not
required.
21. Whether the proposal involves
approval / Clearance under: if yes,
details of the same and their
status to be given.
(a) The Forest (Conservation)
Act, (1980)?
(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1972?
(c) The C.R.Z. Notification,
2011?
:
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
22. Whether there is any Government
Order / Policy relevant / relating to
the site:
: The following Govt. Orders / Policies are to be followed:-
���� Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2015.
���� Mines Act, 1952
���� Explosive Rules, 2008
���� Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
���� Central Ground Water Authority
���� Water Pollution (Prevention & Control) Act, 1974
���� Air Pollution (Prevention & Control) Act, 1981
���� Environment Protection Act, 1986
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���� EIA Notification, 2006 / 2009
���� The Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest
Areas (Amendment) Act, 2007.
23. Forest land involved (hectare) : No
24. Whether there is any litigation
pending against the project and/or
land in which the project is
proposed to be set up?
(a) Name of the Court
(b) Case No.
(c) Orders / directions of the court,
if any and its relevance with
the proposed project.
: No litigation is pending against the lease area/ applicant
of the proposed lease area in any court of law.
25. Expected cost of the project : Rs. 3.5 Crores
*Capacity corresponding to sectoral activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing, mining lease
area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral exploration, length for linear
transport infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc.,)
II Activity
1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which
will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water
bodies, etc.)
S.
No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities
/rates, wherever possible) with source of
information data
1.1
Permanent or temporary change on
land use, land cover or topography
including increase in intensity of
land use (with respect to local land
use plan)
Yes Land use: - The project site is private owned
land. There is expected to be change in the
land use as mining area in the core zone. The
highest elevation of the lease area is 445m
MSL and lowest is 310m MSL. As the
proposed area is hilly, the drainage is towards
NW to SE. However, any other significant
impact will be confined within the lease area.
1.2 Clearance of existing land,
vegetation and buildings?
Yes The part of proposed project is exposed rock
area and remaining land covered with native
trees, climbers, grass, shrubs, herbs etc. There
is no existing building in the proposed area.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The present land use as per the revenue record
is private owned land. The new land use
pattern will be as follows as per post
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operational use :-
1. Excavated Pit : 4.3810 ha. (4.2389 ha.
Reclaimed by plantation & 0.1421 ha.
converted into pond)
2. Green belt: 0.5766 ha.
3. Drainage : 0.1494 ha.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g.
bore holes, soil testing?
No Not applicable
1.5 Construction works? Yes Facilities like site office, labour quarters,
crusher unit and magazine area etc. will be
developed within the complex and will be
utilized.
1.6 Demolition works? No Not applicable
1.7 Temporary sites used for
construction works or housing of
construction workers?
No Not applicable
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures
or earthworks including linear
structures, cut and fill or
excavations.
Yes The proposed project activity involves about
86% of the pit area for exploiting the building
stone up to the conceptual phase. As the area
is devoid of any structures above ground so
there will not be any impact due to mining
activity.
The production will have in 4.3810 ha. area as
pit at the conceptual stage.
The extent of impact will however be confined
to lease area only.
1.9 Underground works including
mining or tunneling?
No There will be no underground mining activities.
The mining will be done by open cast semi-
mechanized method of mining.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes At the end of life of mine, the total excavated
area will be 4.3810 ha. area as pit at the
conceptual stage and the same will be
reclaimed by plantation (4.2389 ha.) with a
pond area (0.1421 ha.).
1.11 Dredging? No Not Applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing
processes?
Yes The mining will be done by semi - mechanized
opencast method as per approved Mining
Plan. It includes blasting, loading, transport
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and excavation activities.
� The working will be done by forming
benches of 5.0m (average) height.
� Mining will be started from the first year with
systematic working.
� The height & width of the bench will not be
kept more than 5 m to 6 m respectively.
� The mining will be done with the help of tools
such as drills, jack – hammer, compressors,
picks, excavators etc.
The impact on physical environment will be
significant and confined to lease area. There
will be change in land cover, topography &
vegetal cover as depicted in point no. 1.3
above.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or
materials?
Yes Facilities will be developed for :-
1. Mineral will be transported to designated
place.
2. Top soil and waste generated during the
plan period will be dumped outside the
mining area at pre determined place and will
be utilized over reclaimed areas for
plantation.
3. Overburden will be utilized within the pit for
lying of haul road and at the end, it will be
use for soil base for plantation.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal
of solid waste or liquid effluents?
Yes Solid Waste
A total quantity of 24,095 cu. m. of topsoil and
15,333 cu. m of over burden will be removed
during the mining operations. The topsoil
excavated from the quarry will be dumped
separately at pre-determined place and
subsequently will be utilized in spreading over
reclaimed areas for plantation. OB will be
utilized for laying internal haul road and will
form base in reclamation / plantation.
Liquid Effluent
The sewage to a tune of 1.6 KLD generated
from the mine office/labour quarters will be
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diverted to the septic tank followed by soak pit.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of
operational workers?
Yes Labour quarters will be provided within the
complex but outside the proposed mining area.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during
construction or operation?
Yes For the purposes of mining activities, existing
roads are sufficient. However, haul road will be
suitably developed within the proposed area.
1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or
other transport infrastructure
including new or altered routes and
stations, ports, airports etc?
Yes For the purposes of mining activities, existing
roads are sufficient. However, haul road will be
suitably developed within the proposed area.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing
transport routes or infrastructure
leading to changes in traffic
movements?
No Not Applicable
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines
or pipelines?
No Not Applicable
1.21 Impoundment, damming,
culverting, realignment or other
changes to the hydrology of water
courses or aquifers?
Yes The run-off from the lease area will be suitably
collected through channels and will be stored in
storm water pond for further utilization in Mine/
proposed Crusher units. However, all measures
will be taken to not to disturb the natural
drainage system of the surrounding area.
1.22 Stream crossings? No Not applicable
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water
from ground or surface waters?
Yes The water to a tune of 2 KLD will be drawn from
the wells for domestic purpose.
1.24 Change in water bodies or the land
surface affecting drainage or run -
off?
No There will be no change in water bodies. The
change in the land surface due to mining will
not affect the surface drainage or run off.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials
for construction, operation or
decommissioning?
Yes Vehicles will be engaged for mineral and
material transport. About 20 trips of 15 T
capacity will be utilized for transporting the
mineral on daily basis.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or
decommissioning or restoration
works?
Yes At the end of life of mine, excavated pit will be
backfilled and reclaimed and rehabilitated by
plantation with native species so as to restore
the natural eco-system.
1.27 Ongoing activity during
decommissioning which could have
an impact on the environment?
Yes At the end of life of mine, reclamation of the
area will be carried out. Suitable plantation with
shrubs, herbs & trees will be done as a part of
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eco-restoration work.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either
temporarily or permanently?
Yes Due to the mining activity and due to the
attached ancillary unit, there will be workers
attracted to the project area. It is proposed to
employ 30 persons in the project.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic
diversity?
Yes Due to the mining activities, there will be loss of
some native species and vegetation. However,
some of these species will be planted at the
end use for eco-restoration.
1.31 Any other actions? No Nil
Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land,
water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in
short supply):-
2.
Information/ checklist
confirmation
Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or
agricultural land (ha)
Yes The lease area consists of 5.107 ha. which is
private land and rocky land with native tree
species.
2.2 Water (expected source &
competing users) unit: KLD
Yes The daily water demand will be only 16 KLD.
Well water to meet the drinking water and other
domestic water requirement about 2 KLD of the
workers and the staff.
A storm water collection pond for meeting the
water requirements of ancillary units and other
dust separation systems will be developed.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes It is a mining project for excavation of building
stone. Production will be about 90,000 MTA.
This product is available in abundance in
Kerala and some other states and is being
used in construction of roads and buildings.
2.4 Construction material – stone,
aggregates, sand / soil (expected
source – MT)
Yes The small scale infrastructure facilities like mine
office, labour shed, crusher unit, canteen, etc.
will be developed within own property.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not applicable
2.6 Energy including electricity and
fuels (source, competing users)
Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)
Yes Electricity:-
The total power requirement will be 75 kW,
which will be drawn from diesel engine.
Fuel Quantity – 16 to 20 lt/ hr.
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2.7 Any other natural resources (use
appropriate standard units)
Yes Use of solar energy for external lightings.
3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which
could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual
or perceived risks to human health.
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/ No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials,
which are hazardous (as per
MSIHC rules) to human health or
the environment (flora, fauna, and
water supplies)
Yes Nitrate mixture which is an explosive substance
and is hazardous. Also the detonators used for
blasting is a hazardous chemical. However, a
limited quantity in compliance with Explosives
Act will be stored in the magazine for safety of
the workers.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease
or affect disease vectors (e.g.
insect or water borne diseases)
No Not applicable
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by
changing living conditions?
Yes The present project will directly / indirectly
develop the area by providing employment
opportunities. With the proposed development
in and around the area there will be many
supporting facilities / infrastructure eventually
leading to the development of the area.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who
could be affected by the project e.g.
hospital patients, children, the
elderly etc.,
No The nearest habitation is located at about
125 m. (SE) ; all necessary measures will be
taken to operate the mine in compliance with
air, water, noise and vibration standards from
time to time.
3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable
4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning
(MT/month)
S.
No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities
/ rates, wherever possible) with source of
information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes
Yes About 24,095 cu.m of top soil and 15,333 cu.m.
of overburden will be generated from the
proposed mine.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or
commercial wastes)
Yes The municipal solid waste generated from the
labour quarter will be suitably disposed along
with reclamation or back filling.
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4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per
Hazardous Waste Management
Rules)
Yes Negligible in quantity like used oil which will be
disposed to the local recyclers.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes. No Not applicable
4.5 Surplus product. No Not applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge
from effluent treatment.
Yes The sludge generated from the septic tank on a
periodical basis will be dried and will be used
as manure in plantation.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes. No Not applicable
4.8 Redundant machinery or
equipment.
No Not applicable
4.9 Contaminated soils or other
materials.
No Not applicable
4.10 Agricultural wastes. No Not applicable
4.11 Other solid wastes. No Not applicable
5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)
S.
No.
Information/ Checklist
confirmation
Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities
/ rates, wherever possible) with source of
information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of
fossil fuels from stationary or
mobile sources.
Yes Diesel engine emissions rates (Unit - g/kWhr)
are given below:
PM - 0.3; NOx - 9.2; CO - 3.5; HC - 1.3
Transportation: Movement of vehicles will
generate dust. The transportation activities on
unpaved area results in fugitive emissions to
the tune (Unit - kg/Veh.mT) of 1.261 for PM10
and 0.126 for PM2.5 (USEPA-AP42 series).
Gaseous Emission rate (Unit - g/kWh) due to
transportation:
CO - 5.45; HC - 0.78; NOx - 5.0
All measures will be taken to restrict the
emission within CPCB norms.
5.2 Emissions from production
processes.
Yes The proposed production will be 90,000 MTA.
Dust is the main pollutant, which will be
generated mainly from mining activities (drilling,
blasting & excavation) and vehicle movement.
The different measures taken to control dust
emissions are given below:-
� Water sprinkling on haul roads
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� Wet drilling
� Limiting the speed of the vehicles
� Regular maintenance of vehicles/
equipments
� Loaded Trucks will be covered with
tarpaulin sheets during transportation
� Greenbelt development
5.3 Emissions from materials handling
including storage or transport.
Yes There will be fugitive emissions generated
during material handling, transportation, loading
and unloading etc. Regular water sprinkling on
haul road will suppress the dust particles and
prevent them from getting air-borne.
Transportation
Movement of vehicles like dumpers, trucks,
tankers etc. will also generate dust. The
transportation activities on unpaved area
results in fugitive emissions to the tune of 1.261
kg / VkmT for PM10 and 0.126 kg/VkmT for
PM2.5.
5.4 Emissions from construction
activities including plant and
equipment
No Not applicable
5.5 Dust or odors from handling of
materials including construction
materials, sewage and waste.
Yes There is no odor from handling of material.
Only dust will be generated from transportation
& handling materials. The dust emission will be
controlled by adopting suitable measures viz.
water sprinkling, plantation, making enclosures
& maintaining roads. Personnel Protective
Equipment (PPE’s) will be provided to the
workers. Periodical medical examination will be
arranged to the employees at intervals of not
more than 5 years.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of
waste
No Not applicable
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in
open air (e.g. slash materials,
construction debris)
No Not applicable
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not applicable
6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat
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S.
No.
Information/ Checklist
confirmation
Yes
/ No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/
rates, wherever possible) with source of
information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g.
engines, ventilation plant, crushers
Yes Mining operation is being carried out by semi-
mechanized method. However based on
production capacity mining equipments
configuration with expected noise levels (in
dB(A)) will be as under:-
Excavator - 95 - 100
Compressor - 81
Tippers/ Trucks - 84 - 86
Mobile Crane - 83
Mitigation Measures:-
� Maintenance of machinery
� Enclosed cabins in excavator
� Earmuff & earplug
� Periodical medical checkup
� Noise level maintained to 85dB(A)
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not applicable
6.3 From construction or demolition No Not applicable
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Controlled Blasting (Milli second electric)
technique will be adopted to restrict PPV
levels well below DGMS standards of <15 mm/
sec at all times. The blasting will be done at
designated hours i.e. 10:00 am & 3:00 pm.
6.5 From construction or operational
traffic
Yes Due to vehicular traffic and material
transportation within the lease area, noise will
be generated. However, the expected noise
levels will be well maintained within the DGMS
and CPCB norms.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not applicable
6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable
7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or
into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:-
S.
No.
Information / Checklist
confirmation
Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities
/ rates, wherever possible) with source of
information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or
spillage of hazardous materials
No NFO Mixture is proposed to be used for
blasting purpose. Due care will be taken to
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avoid risk during handling, storage, use or
spillage of explosives.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other
effluents to water or the land
(expected mode and place of
discharge)
No There is no risk of contamination of land and
water due to discharge of untreated
wastewater. However, no sewage will be
discharged in the open land causing the
contamination to ground water. The wastewater
generated will be channelized in the septic tank
followed by soak pit.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted
to air into the land or into water
No During operation phase there will be mainly
dust emissions from excavation, loading,
unloading, mineral handling, transportation and
mobile sources. Measures like controlled
blasting, water sprinkling, green belt
development etc. will be adopted to minimize
the same.
7.4 From any other sources No There will not be any other sources, which will
contaminate land and water resources.
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up
of pollutants in the environment
from these sources?
No Nothing will be significant.
8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the project, which could affect
human health or the environment.
S.
No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes
/ No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities
/ rates, wherever possible) with source of
information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires
etc. from storage, handling, use or
production of hazardous
substances
Yes The stone quarry mine will result in increase in
frequency of blasting for mining the mineral.
However, controlled blasting with optimum charge
of holes will be carried out to loosen the rock.
Explosion hazards are envisaged due to
mishandling of explosives. Explosives will be
handled with utmost care in compliance of
conditions imposed by Chief Controller of
Explosive & Metalliferous Mines Regulation, 1961.
NFO mixture, slurry explosive, safety fuse, and
detonators will be used for blasting.
8.2 From any other causes
Yes The risks of accidents are envisaged due to the
operation of equipments, failure of mine pit etc.
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Pit slope will be kept at 45°. Face slope will be
kept at 70°. No loose stone will be allowed near
the edges of excavation and along the sites of
haul road. However, good safety practices will
be adopted at the site. All precautionary
measures will be adopted and use of protective
equipments will be mandatory. However, for
minor accidents first aid measures will be
provided at site.
8.3 Could the project be affected by
natural disasters causing
environmental damage (e.g
Floods, earthquakes, landslides,
cloudburst etc)?
Yes Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as per
BMTPC, vulnerability atlas seismic zone of
India IS: 1893-2002.
There is no history of flood, earthquake, cloud
burst and landslide reported so far.
9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality
S.
No.
Information/ Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting
cities, ancillary development or
development
stimulated by the project which
could have impact on the
environment e.g.:
• Supporting infrastructure (roads,
power supply, waste or waste
water treatment, etc.)
• housing development
• extractive industries
• supply industries
• other
Yes The proposed project will directly / indirectly
develop the area by providing employment
opportunities. With the proposed development
in and around the area there will be many
supporting facilities/ infrastructure eventually
leading to the development of the area.
9.2 Land to after use of the site, which
could have an impact on
environment.
Yes The land used will be reclaimed and
rehabilitated by backfilling the pits by plantation
and water body. Plantation and afforestation
will add to the improvement in environment and
aesthetic beauty of the area.
9.3 Set a precedent for later
developments.
Yes There will be other ancillary developments
which spring up due to the coming of the
project, resulting in setting a precedent for later
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development.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to
proximity to other existing or
planned projects with similar
effects.
No Not Applicable
Environmental Sensitivity
S. No.
Areas Name/ Identity
Aerial distance (within 15 km) proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under
international conventions,
national or local legislation for
their ecological, landscape,
cultural or other related value
Yes Local legislation -
Kottiyur Reserve Forest – about 12 km, NE
2 Areas which are important or
sensitive for ecological reasons -
Wetlands, watercourses or other
water bodies, coastal zone,
biospheres, mountains, forests
Yes Water bodies :-
Mahe River – 2 km., E
Poovathangadi thodu – within 100 m. E
Poothamabara Puzha – 11 km., SE
Kuttiyadi River – 15 km., S
Ancharakandi River – 5.8 km., N
Kabini River – 14 km., SE
Mountains :-
Banasura hills – 8 km., NE
Forests :-
Kannavam Noorakalu Forest – 105 m., E
Kottiyur Reserve Forest – 12 km., NE
Thondernadu forest – 9 km., E
3 Areas used by protected,
important or sensitive species
of flora or fauna for breeding,
nesting, foraging, resting, over
wintering, migration
No None within the study area
4 Inland, coastal, marine or
underground waters
Yes Charnockit Aquifer system – within the project
area (Secondary data)
5 State, National boundaries No None within the study area
III
6 Routes or facilities used by the
public for access to recreation or
other tourist, pilgrim areas
Yes Routes for access to recreation :-
Manathavadi-Iritty - 8 km., NE
Kuttiyadi-Manathavadi Highway -11 km., SE
Kuttiyadi-Koothuparambu - 12 km., W
Kallachi-Vilanganad road - 4.5 km. SW
Recreation/ tourist areas :-
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Thiriyakayam Water falls – 1.8 km., S
Abhayagiri Hill station – 3.8 km. NW
Vazhamala – 5.5 km., NW
Kumbalachola – 3.5 km., S
Kannavam Water Falls – 5 km., NW
Kuttiyadi View point – 11 km., SW
7 Defense installations No None within the study area
8 Densely populated or built-up
area
Yes Nearest town :-
Vilanagadu – 3 km., SE
Vanimel – 7.5 km., SW
Tripangottur – 8 km., W
Kallachi – 14 km., S
9 Areas occupied by sensitive
man-made land uses (hospitals,
schools, places of worship,
community facilities)
Yes Hospitals :-
Rahma Iqra Community hospital – 13 km., S
Primary Health Centre – 6.5 km., SW
Schools :-
St. George High School – 4 km., SE
Govt. Welfare LP School Velliyod – 0.7 km., W
Worship places :-
Chelalakavu Bagavathi temple – 2 km., S St. Mary’s Church Abhyagiri - 3.5 km., NW St. Thomas Church Paloor – 3.5 km., W Mosque , Marukulam – 3 km., S Community Facilities :- Gram Panchayat office – about 8 km., SW Village Office – about 8.5 km., SW
10 Areas containing important, high
quality or scarce resources
(ground water resources,
surface resources, forestry,
agriculture, fisheries, tourism,
minerals)
No None within the study area
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)
No None within the study area
12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)
Earth
Quake
Zone
Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as par
BMTPC, Vulnerability atlas Seismic zone of
India IS: 1893-2002.
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CLUSTER CERTIFICATE Appendix-A
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LAND ASSIGNMENT CERTIFICATE Appendix-B
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD.
PROJECT FEASIBILITY REPORT
( PFR )
BUILDING STONE QUARRY
(MINOR MINERAL) PROJECT
OF
M/s MALAYORAM ROCK PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
SITE AT
VALAYAM VILLAGE, VADAKARA TALUK,
KOZHIKODE DISTRICT, KERALA
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INDEX
SN Contents Page
Nos.
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5
1.1 Salient features & environmental setting of the project 5
1.2 Production & reserve 7
1.3 Top soil & overburden 7
2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION 8
2.(i) Identification of project and project proponent 8
2.(ii) Brief description of the Nature of the project 8
2.(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the Country and or Region 8
2.(iv) Demand – Supply Gap 9
2.(v) Imports Vs. Indigenous Production 9
2.(vi) Export Possibility 9
2.(vii) Domestic / Export Markets 9
2.(viii) Employment generation (Direct & Indirect) due to the project 9
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 10
3.(i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects 10
3.(ii) Location (map showing General Location, Specific Location & Project boundary &
Project site layout) with coordinates
10
3.(iii) Details of Alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site,
particularly the environmental considerations
10
3.(iv) Size or magnitude of operation 11
3.(v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram / flow chart showing the
project layout, components of the project etc should be given)
11
a. Proposed method of mining 12
b. Open cast mining 12
c. Salient features of mining method 12
d. Extent of mechanization 12
e. Drilling 13
f. Blasting 13
g. Explosive used 13
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h. Storage of explosive 13
3.(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of
final products, mode of transport of raw materials and financial provisions
13
a. Mineral reserves 14
b. Yearwise production details 16
c. Mineral transportation 17
3.(vii) Resource optimization / recycling and reuse envisaged in the project 17
3.(viii) Availability of water its source, energy / power requirement & source 17
3.(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their
management / disposal
18
3.(x) Schematic representation of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA
purpose
18
4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 19
4.(i) Connectivity 19
4.(ii) Land form, land use and land ownership 19
4.(iii) Topography (along with map) 20
4.(iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including
area under CRZ)), shortest distances from the periphery of project.
20
4.(v) Existing Infrastructure 21
4.(vi) Soil Classification 21
4.(vii) Climatic Data 21
4.(viii) Social Infrastructure Available 22
5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 22
5.(i) Planning Concept (Type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town & Country
Planning / Development Authority Classification
22
5.(ii) Population Projection 23
5.(iii) Land Use Planning (Break-up along with green belt etc.) 23
5.(iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) 23
5.(v) Amenities / Facilities 23
6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 24
6.(i) Industrial Area (Processing Area) 24
6.(ii) Residential Area (Non-processing area) 24
6.(iii) Green belt 24
6.(iv) Social Infrastructure 24
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6.(vi) Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water) 24
6.(vii) Sewerage system 24
6.(viii) Industrial Waste Management 24
6.(ix) Solid Waste Management 24
6.(x) Power Requirement & Supply / Source 25
7.0 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R Plan) 25
7.(i) Policy to be adopted (Central / State) in respect of the project affected persons
including home oustees, land oustees and landless
25
8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES 25
8.(i) Likely date of start of production and likely date of completion (time schedule for the
project will be given)
25
8.(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis of economic viability of project 26
9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL 26
9.(i) Financial and Social Benefits with special emphasis on the benefits to the local
people including tribal population
26
LIST OF ANNEXURES
Annexures Description
Annexure No. 1 Copy of Letter of Intent ( LOI ) / Mine Lease
Annexure No. 2 Photographs of the Site
Annexure No. 3 Route Map showing location of the project site
Annexure No. 4 Google map showing location of the project site
Annexure No. 5 Key map of the project site
Annexure No. 6 Topographical Contour Map
Annexure No. 7 Surface cum Geological Plan
Annexure No. 8 Production & Development Plan
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The building Stone Quarry (Minor Mineral) project of M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt.
Ltd. at Sy. Nos. 242/P, Valayam Village, Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala for
an area of 5.107 ha. The project proponent possess Letter of Intent (LOI ) for the
proposed quarry project issued by Mining & Geology Department, Govt. of Kerala and
copy of the same is attached as Annexure No. 1.
Mining projects of minor minerals with area less than 50 ha. of mining lease are
categorized as category 'B'. As per O.M. dated 24/12/2013 by Ministry of Environment &
Forests, Govt. of India, all projects with mining area less than 25 hectares is classified as
Category B2.
The Eco-friendly Mining Plan prepared by an Indian Bureau of Mine (IBM) approved
Recognized Qualified Person (RQP) has been approved by Mining & Geology
Department, Govt. of Kerala. This Mining plan is based on the requirements under the
Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2015.
The land for the proposed quarry is a private owned land and the land is possessed in
the name of M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd. The targeted production of mine will
be 90,000 MTA. The estimated project cost will be about Rs. 3.5 Crores. The expected
life of mine estimated will be about 12 years. The mining operation will be carried out by
opencast semi-mechanized method as per the approved Mining Plan.
1.1 SALIENT FEATURES & ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE PROJECT
Particulars Details
Geographical Location Latitude (N) 10°47'04.24" to 11°47'56.04"
Longitude (E) 75°43'39.73" to 75°43'27.77"
Total Mine Lease area 5.107 hectare
Total area owned by the proponent 7.136 hectare
Status of the quarry Fresh quarry
Local name of the project area Nidumparambu
Project Site Toposheet No. 49M/9
Production 90,000 MTA
Geological Reserves 46,46,925 MT
Mineable Reserves 10,61,820 MT
Life of Mine 12 years
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Estimated project cost Rs. 3.5 Crores
Man Power 30 Persons
Highest and lowest elevation 445 m. and 310m. MSL
Land use Private owned land with rocky area
Nearest habitation About 125 m. towards south east
Nearest Town Vilanagadu – 3 km., SE
Vanimel – 7.5 km., SW
Tripangottur – 8 km., W
Kallachi – 14 km., S
Stone Crusher / M sand Proposed within the site
Width of access road to the site 7m wide road
Nearest Airport Calicut Int. Airport, Karipur, 95 km., S
Nearest Highway / Major Roads Manathavadi-Iritty - 8 km., NE
Kuttiyadi-Manathavadi Highway -11 km., SE
Kuttiyadi-Koothuparambu - 12 km., W
Kallachi-Vilanganad road - 4.5 km. SW
Nearest Railway Station Vadakara, 30 km., SW
Power supply The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors
which will be operated by Diesel Engine.
Water and its Source
The total water requirement is about 16 KLD in which 2 KLD
is for domestic purpose which would be sourced from well,
12 KLD for dust suppression in mine as well as ancillary units
and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and will be sourced from
storm water pond
Nearest Hospital / dispensary Rahma Iqra community hospital – about 13 km, S
Primary Health Centre – about 6.5 km., SW
Nearest Education facility St. George High School - 4 km., SE
Govt. Welfare LP School, Velliyod - about 0.7 km., W
Nearest Police Station Valayam, about 10 km., SW
Nearest Fire Station Kallachi, about 14 km., SW
Nearest Ambulance facility Vanimel, about 8 km., SW
Nearest Church / temple / mosque Church :-
� St. Mary’s Church, Abhyagiri – about 3.5 km., NW
� St. Thomas Church Paloor – about 3.5 km., W
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Temple – Chelalakavu Bhagavathi temple – about 2 km., S
Mosque – Marukulam Mosque – about 3 km., S
Electrical installation like transformer
/HT or LT line
Vilangad, about 1 km., S
Nearest Mobile Towers Vilangad, about 2 km., SE
Ecological sensitive zone (National
Park, Sanctuary, Habitat for Migratory
Birds, Tiger Reserve)
None within the study area
Interstate Boundary None within the study area
Critically Polluted Area as identified
by CPCB
None within the study area
Defense installations None within the study area
Archeological Features None within the study area
Forests Kannavam Noorakallu forest – 105 m., E
Kottiyor Reserve forest – 12 km., NE
Thondernadu forest – 9 km., E
Nearest streams/ rivers/ water bodies
(from mine boundary)
Poovathangadi thod (drain) – within 100 m. , E
Mahe River – about 2.5 km. , E
Poothamabara Puzha – about 11 km., SE
Kuttiyadi River – About 15 km. , S
Ancharakandi River – about 5.8 km., N
Kabini river – about 14 km., SE
HLWG Report status Not falling in ESA
1.2 PRODUCTION & RESERVE
The estimated annual mining production will be 90,000 MTA and the mineable reserve
for the project is 10,61,820 MT. It is expected to employ about 30 Persons in the mining
operation. The mined material will be transported to crusher proposed to be installed
within the complex.
1.3 TOP SOIL & OVER BURDEN
A total quantity of 24,095 cu. m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining
operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped / stacked separately at
pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed
areas for plantation as part of eco-restoration.
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About 15,333 cu. m. of overburden (OB) will be generated throughout the mine life. This
waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be
reutilized as soil base for plantation.
2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.(i) IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT
The project is for obtaining Environment clearance for building stone mining project
(Minor Mineral Quarry). The quarry project is proposed by M/s Malayoram Rock
Products Pvt. Ltd. as Applicant. The lease area is private own land at Sy. Nos. 242/P,
Valayam Village, Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala for an area of 5.107 ha.
The project proponent posses LOI for the proposed quarry issued by Mining & Geology
Department, Govt. of Kerala and copy of the same is attached.
Name and address of the
Applicant
: Mr. P. Bhasi Alias Raamu, Managing Director
M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd.
Door No. 33/966, Kumballapilly Road,
Vennala P.O., Chalikkavattom,
Kochi, Kerala-682028.
2.(ii) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF THE PROJECT
M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd. proposes a building stone mine for dealing in
mining and trading of mineral. The main objective of the project is to carry the business
of prospecting, exploring, operating and working on quarries. The main market for
mineral is in Kozhikode District and other nearby districts in Kerala which are utilized it in
construction works of buildings and roads.
2.(iii) NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND OR
REGION
The major need of building stone is due to its high compressive strength and durability
(among the hardest, dimensional & structural stones), it can effectively withstand the
vagaries of nature. The mineral-rich colors and the hardness & density, makes it useful
for many applications. The proposed mining project will fulfill its end uses in buildings and
construction of roads, paving and many other exterior projects. It is also known as the
maintenance-free stone.
The main market for mineral is in Kozhikode & other nearby districts which are utilized in
construction works of buildings and roads.
The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas bring about gains in
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gross domestic product, i.e. there is though a minor contribution by the proposed project
but will add to gains in G.D.P. (Gross Domestic Product). A total of 30 Persons will be
employed in the mine. It will create employment (though marginally) for local population.
Applicant will pay royalty to Govt. of Kerala for the mineral produced from the mine,
direct and indirect taxes will be paid thereby contributing to the regional revenue. The
public revenue will further be put for infrastructural development and other sectors like
health, education and social welfare.
2.(iv) DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP
Masonry / Building Stone are an important component for the construction /
developmental work for all infrastructure development and building construction and
road construction activities. Demand of building stone shall be fulfilled by various end
users. During last few years, due to sudden increase in real estate activities and in
other infrastructural development activities, the demand of the building stone has further
enhanced the demand of building stone in the area. Therefore, there is a large
requirement of building stone in the project vicinity to meet the demand supply chain.
2.(v) IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION
Building stone product is an indigenous production. Therefore, this product is neither
exported nor imported.
2.(vi) EXPORT POSSIBILITY
The building stone is an indigenous product and hence there are no possibilities of
export.
2.(vii) DOMESTIC / EXPORT MARKETS
The rock produced from the quarry will be sent to the proposed crusher unit within
the complex attached to the quarry. The aggregate produced will be sold to the
contractors and to the consumers which are finally consumed locally for road (PWD
& Panchayat roads, State Highway & National Highway) & building construction
works. Fine Material will be sold to the hollow block / solid block manufactures.
2.(viii) EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT
The total numbers of employees including skilled, semi skilled and un-skilled workers
for the quarry project is expected to be about 30 Persons in which includes workers
for mine. The details of the employees / workers including their position in the
organization are also given below:-
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Table 1: List of Employees and their Designations
Sr. No. NAME OF THE POST NOS.
1 Mines Manager / Asst. Mines Manager 1
2 Mines foreman 1
3 Other workers 28
TOTAL 30
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.(i) TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INTERDEPENDENT PROJECTS. This is a semi mechanized open cast stone mining project. Mineral will be used in the
construction works. Building construction and other infrastructural facilities are the areas,
where the material will be consumed. The quarry will be linked with a crusher unit
proposed within the complex. The fine mineral is sold to the vendors who manufacture
hollow block / solid block and hence they are interdependent projects attached to the
mining project.
3.(ii) LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, PROJECT BOUNDARY AND PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES The proposed building stone quarry is in private owned land at Sy. Nos. 242/P,
Valayam Village, Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala for an area of 5.107 ha.
The geographical location of the mine with respect to the boundary pillars of the lease
area (extreme most points) is given below:-
Latitude (N) 10°47'04.24" to 11°47'56.04"
Longitude (E) 75°43'39.73" to 75°43'27.77"
The photographs of the site will be taken from different locations and directions are
provided at Annexure No. 2. The route map showing location of the lease area is
provided at Annexure No. 3. The google map superimposed with project boundary
showing location of the lease area is provided at Annexure No. 4. The Key map of
the project site showing the location of quarry site is attached at Annexure No. 5.
The project site with boundary pillars and GPS Coordinates of the boundary pillars
are provided in Contour drawing attached at Annexure No. 6.
3.(iii) DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS. Quarrying activities are carried out based on local geology and availability of granite
building stone. The proposed site is a building stone quarry and mineral specific
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hence no alternate site was examined. Moreover, the land is a private owned land
and hence no alternate site considered.
3.(iv) SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION
The size and magnitude of the lease area is as given below:-
Table 2 : Size or Magnitude of operation
Sr. No. Particulars Details
1. Lease Area 5.107 hectares
2. Mineable Reserve 10,61,820 MT
3. Annual Production 90,000 TPA
4. Mine Waste Top soil = 24,095 cu.m. & OB = 15,333 cu.m
5. Life of Mine About 12 years
6. Total Man Power (Nos.) About 30 Persons
3.(v) PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM/
FLOW CHART SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT, COMPONENTS OF THE
PROJECT ETC.).
The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi-mechanized
method. The process flow diagram given below depicts the mining process:-
Cutting & Clearing of Shrubs / Trees
Removal & Stacking of Top soil & Overburden
Excavation by Drilling & Blasting
Rock Breaking & Transportation to Crusher
Crushing in Crusher
Segregation & Stacking
Dispatch to the end user
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DESCRIPTION OF MINING OPERATIONS ( MANUFACTURING PROCESS)
a. PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING
It is proposed to undertake Open Cast Semi-Mechanized Mining which includes blasting,
loading, transportation of rubble and dispatch to the crusher.
b. OPEN CAST MINING
In the open cast mining, the bench height and width will be maintained at 5 to 6 m
respectively. Excavated material is transported to the crusher unit proposed within the
complex for further processing.
c. SALIENT FEATURES OF MINING METHOD
The salient features of proposed mining method are given below.
• The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 5 m and 6 m respectively.
• The mining will be done from top to bottom by slicing of 2.5 m thick.
• The exploitation of mineral is being done from 445 m to 310 m MSL in conceptual phase.
• Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed 45°
from vertical.
• Haul road will be developed up to point of loading.
• Transportation of the mineral from pit-mouth to crusher and then to the destination /
market will be by tippers / trucks (15T capacity).
d. EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION
The details of equipments proposed to be used in mining operation are listed below:-
Table 3 : List of equipments used
Sr. No. Machine Type Required No. of M/c Size/Capacity
1. Back Hoe 1 50 HP
2. Rock Breaker 1 100 HP
3. Compressor (Chicago) 1 50 HP
4. Tippers/Trucks 2 -
5. Jack hammer 2 -
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e. DRILLING
The excavation of mineral is proposed by excavators. The mineral is fractured and easily
exploitable by rock breakers and excavators. The hard strata are proposed to excavate
after drilling and blasting.
f. BLASTING
The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per Minor
Mineral Regulation Act, 1961 (MMR) and with the permission of Director General of
Mines & Safety (DGMS).
In this area for fragmentation of granite the blasting will be conducted. Multiple blast
holes of 1.5 to 2.5 m depth will be drilled with the help of 32 mm drill rod, Jack Hammer
and Air Compressor of 100 cfm capacity.
It is estimated about 250 g of explosives per hole is required. About 21-22 holes
per blast are proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about
5.50 kg/blast/day. Blasting shall be done during hour or tea time with in the day light
hours following all precautionary / safety measures.
g. EXPLOSIVE USED
Only class 2 and class 6 explosive is proposed for use as given below:-
Booster (20%) Slurry explosive
Explosive
(Column charge) (80%)
Nitrate Fuel oil (NFO).
The NFO mixture can be readily produced at a site by mixing
nitrate (94.5 %) with diesel oil (5.5 %).
Initiator Delay/Electric detonators
h. STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVE
The magazine (explosive storage area) proposed within the complex.
3.(vi) RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY
SOURCE, MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCT/S, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF
RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT
No raw material will be required for mining of Masonry / building stone. The final
product will be sent to consumer based on their demand. The mode of transportation
of raw material and finished product will be by road only. Tippers/ trucks will be used
for transportation to the end users.
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a. MINERAL RESERVES
The mineable reserves are arrived after deducting the reserves locked in mines safety
(blocked reserve) slope along with boundary in compliance with mineral concession
rules. The quantity of such kind of reserves is arrived as follows.
Table 4 : Reserve estimation details
BLOCKED RESERVES MINEABLE RESERVES
SECTION A-A'
BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON
425 25 110 2.5 6875 425 4 103 2.5 1030
420 60 110 2.5 16500 420 21 103 2.5 5407.5
415 87 110 2.5 23925 415 54 103 2.5 13905
410 112 110 2.5 30800 410 99 103 2.5 25492.5
405 137 110 2.5 37675 405 153 103 2.5 39397.5
400 162 110 2.5 44550 400 197 103 2.5 50727.5
395 187 110 2.5 51425 395 234 103 2.5 60255
390 212 110 2.5 58300 390 265 103 2.5 68237.5
385 237 110 2.5 65175 385 291 103 2.5 74932.5
380 262 110 2.5 72050 380 313 103 2.5 80597.5
375 386 110 2.5 106150 375 227 98 2.5 55615
370 455 110 2.5 125125 370 158 93 2.5 36735
SUB TOTAL 638550 SUB TOTAL 512332.5
BLOCKED RESERVES MINEABLE RESERVES
SECTION B-B'
BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON
440 34 37 2.5 3145 440 8 37 2.5 740
435 80 37 2.5 7400 435 3 37 2.5 277.5
430 112 37 2.5 10360 430 12 37 2.5 1110
425 138 37 2.5 12765 425 26 37 2.5 2405
420 163 37 2.5 15077.5 420 41 37 2.5 3792.5
415 188 37 2.5 17390 415 57 37 2.5 5272.5
410 213 37 2.5 19702.5 410 72 37 2.5 6660
405 238 37 2.5 22015 405 88 37 2.5 8140
400 267 37 2.5 24697.5 400 100 37 2.5 9250
395 303 37 2.5 28027.5 395 104 37 2.5 9620
390 339 37 2.5 31357.5 390 109 37 2.5 10082.5
385 375 37 2.5 34687.5 385 121 37 2.5 11192.5
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380 411 37 2.5 38017.5 380 174 37 2.5 16095
375 447 37 2.5 41347.5 375 231 37 2.5 21367.5
370 484 37 2.5 44770 370 253 37 2.5 23402.5
365 520 37 2.5 48100 365 266 37 2.5 24605
360 556 37 2.5 51430 360 278 37 2.5 25715
355 592 37 2.5 54760 355 289 37 2.5 26732.5
350 728 37 2.5 67340 350 200 37 2.5 18500
345 806 37 2.5 74555 345 169 37 2.5 15632.5
340 879 37 2.5 81307.5 340 188 37 2.5 17390
335 954 37 2.5 88245 335 196 37 2.5 18130
330 1028 37 2.5 95090 330 158 37 2.5 14615
325 1103 37 2.5 102027.5 325 186 37 2.5 17205
320 1176 37 2.5 108780 320 250 37 2.5 23125
315 1271 37 2.5 117567.5 315 258 35 2.5 22575
310 1412 37 2.5 130610 310 184 30 2.5 13800
SUB TOTAL 1370573 SUB TOTAL 367432.5
BLOCKED RESERVES MINEABLE RESERVES
SECTION C-C'
BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON BENCH M2 M DENSITY TON
430 55 83 2.5 11412.5 430 21 83 2.5 4357.5
425 91 83 2.5 18882.5 425 30 83 2.5 6225
420 128 83 2.5 26560 420 40 83 2.5 8300
415 166 83 2.5 34445 415 45 83 2.5 9337.5
410 201 83 2.5 41707.5 410 51 83 2.5 10582.5
405 237 83 2.5 49177.5 405 56 83 2.5 11620
400 272 83 2.5 56440 400 59 83 2.5 12242.5
395 307 83 2.5 63702.5 395 61 83 2.5 12657.5
390 343 83 2.5 71172.5 390 65 83 2.5 13487.5
385 378 83 2.5 78435 385 58 83 2.5 12035
380 453 83 2.5 93997.5 380 0 83 2.5 0
375 473 83 2.5 98147.5 375 0 83 2.5 0
370 498 83 2.5 103335 370 0 83 2.5 0
365 574 83 2.5 119105 365 22 71 2.5 3905
360 653 83 2.5 135497.5 360 101 66 2.5 16665
355 703 83 2.5 145872.5 355 173 61 2.5 26382.5
350 812 83 2.5 168490 350 160 56 2.5 22400
345 869 83 2.5 180317.5 345 93 51 2.5 11857.5
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SUB TOTAL 1496698 SUB TOTAL 182055
TOTAL 3505820 TOTAL 1061820
Extra mineral blocked 79285 Extra mineral blocked 0.0
GRAND TOTAL 3585105 GRAND TOTAL 1061820
Summarized Reserves (in MT)
Geological reserve (A) 4646925
Mineral reserve blocked in 7.5 m Buffer zone (B) 460940
Mineral reserve blocked in Benches (C) 3044880
Mined out quantity (D) 0
Extra mineral blocked (E) 79285
Mineral reserve = A- B + C+ D+E 1061820
b. YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS
The applicant is proposed to produce building stone working for period of about 12 years
with a production of 90,000 TPA. The details of year wise production for the project is
given in Table below.:-
Table 5 : Year production of building stone
Year Bench Production (MT)
I 445-440 75,000
II 440-405 86,820
III 405-395 90,000
IV 395-390 90,000
V 390-385 90,000
VI 385-380 90,000
VII 380-375 90,000
VIII 375-370 90,000
IX 370-355 90,000
X 355-345 90,000
XI 345-320 90,000
XII 320-310 90,000
Total 10,61,820
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c. MINERAL TRANSPORTATION
Loading of mineral from the quarry will be done by excavator and will be sent to the
crushing unit near the complex. Trucks / Tippers of 15 T will be used for
transportation of mineral from mine site to the crusher. It is expected that 20 trips will
be required on daily basis. For this, movement of truck per hour will be 4-5 only.
Thus, the impact due to movement of trucks from mine will be marginal and well
within the carrying capacity of the roads.
3.(vii) RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE
PROJECT
Mineral will be utilized and sent for use to different end users for road and building
construction works. It is estimated that around 24,095 cu. m. of top soil will be
generated from the proposed project site, which will be properly stacked and will be
utilized for eco-restoration over the reclaimed areas in the post mine closure phase.
Also it is estimated that around 15,333 cu. m. of over burden is generated which will
be utilized in developing internal roads and at the end use the same will be used as
soil base for reclamation.
It is proposed to construct a storm water collection pond and de-siltation unit in the
lowest contour of the plot. The water requirement for sprinkling on sources of dust
emission, roads and for landscaping purposes can be met from the stored rain water
pond and thereby conserve the fresh water.
3.(viii) AVAILABILITY OF WATER ITS SOURCE, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT
AND SOURCE
WATER
The total water requirement for the proposed mining activity is 16 KLD. The detailed
breakup of the same is given below:-
S. No. Particulars Quantity (KLD) Source
1. Domestic purpose (mine and ancillary) 2 Open well
2. Dust Suppression / Water sprinkling at mine
and ancillary units
12
3. Green belt / Plantation 2
Storm water pond
Total 16
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The water required will be sourced from the storm water reservoir. However, the
drinking water will be sourced from the open well and which will be treated /
disinfected before consumption. It is proposed to collect the storm water into the
Holding/ Siltation Tank by constructing appropriate channels all around the foot of hill
(garland drains). The channels will be constructed with intermediate check dams/silt
traps to prevent soil erosion. The sizing of the channels will be 1m x 1m.
The daily water balance diagram of the unit is given below:-
POWER
The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by
Diesel Engine. The source of electricity for domestic consumption within the quarry
site is from the supply of Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).
3.(ix) QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME
FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT / DISPOSAL.
SOLID WASTE: It is estimated that around 24,095 cu. m. of top soil and 15,333 cu.
m. of over burden (OB) will be generated from the proposed mining operation and
which will be properly stacked.
LIQUID WASTE:
Domestic Sewage : The sewage to a tune of 1.6 KLD generated from the mine office/
labour quarters.
3.(x) SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF THE FEASIBILITY DRAWING WHICH GIVE
INFORMATION OF EIA PURPOSE.
Not Applicable
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4.0 SITE ANALYSIS
4.(i) CONNECTIVITY
S. No. Particulars Distance & Direction
1. Nearest town Vilanagadu – 3 km., SE Vanimel – 7.5 km., SW Tripangottur – 8 km., W Kallachi – 14 km., S
2. Connecting Road 7 m. wide
3. Nearest Airport Calicut Int. Airport, Karipur, 95 km., S
4. Nearest Highway Manathavadi-Iritty - 8 km., NE Kuttiyadi-Manathavadi Highway -11 km., SE Kuttiyadi-Koothuparambu - 12 km., W Kallachi-Vilanganad road - 4.5 km. SW
5. Nearest Railway Station Vadakara, 30 km., SW
4.(ii) LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP
LANDFORM
The proposed building stone mine is covering an area of 5.107 ha. The lease area is
private own land. The lease area is devoid of any transmission lines, streams /
nallahs, forests, habitation, etc.
LAND USE
The land use pattern of the existing and proposed mining project is given below:
Table 6 : Land Use Details of project area
Sr. No.
Land Use Category Pre-Operational
(Ha.)
Operational for next five years
(Ha.)
Post Operational for life of
mine (Ha.)
1 Top Soil Dump Nil
2 Over burden Nil
Nil Nil
3 Excavation (Voids Only)
Nil 2.5501 4.3810 (4.2389 ha. Reclaimed by
plantation & 0.1421 ha. Convert into pond)
4 Road Nil 0.1001 Nil
5 Built Up Area Nil Nil Nil
6 Drainage/Pond Nil 0.1494 0.1494
7 Green belt Nil 0.5766 0.5766
8 Undisturbed Area 5.107 1.7308 Nil
Total 5.107 5.107 5.107
LAND OWNERSHIP
The land as per revenue records is a private own land and the site is rocky land with
mix plantation and other native species.
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4.(iii) TOPOGRAPHY (ALONG WITH MAP)
The proposed mine is a fresh mine. Some part of the proposed land is exposed rock
and there is no vegetation in that area. The remaining land in the proposed land is
mostly covered with native trees, shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers, bushes etc. The
topography of the lease area is hilly terrain. The highest elevation of the lease area is
445 m MSL and lowest is 310 m MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage
of lease area is towards NW to SE. No habitants are located in the lease area. The
topographical contour map of the project site is attached.
4.(iv) EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN (AGRICULTURE, NON-AGRICULTURE, FOREST, WATER BODIES (INCLUDING AREA UNDER CRZ)), SHORTEST DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO THE 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.
Land Use Pattern:
The lease area is situated at Sy. Nos. 242/P, Valayam Village, Vadakara Taluk,
Kozhikode District, Kerala for an area of 5.107 ha. The land use pattern of site is
provided at Table No. 6 above.
DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO THE PERIPHERY OF THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER BODIES, NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREAS, CRZ AREA ETC.
Particulars Name & Distance to quarry site
Ecological sensitive zone (National Park, Sanctuary, Habitat for Migratory Birds, Tiger Reserve)
None within the study area
Critically Polluted Area as identified by CPCB None within the study area
Defense installations None within the study area
Archeological Features None within the study area
Nearest Forests Kannavam Noorakallu forest – 105 m., E Kottiyor Reserve forest – 12 km., NE Thondernadu forest – 9 km., E
Nearest streams/ rivers/ water bodies Poovathangadi thod (drain) – within 100 m. , E
Mahe River – about 2.5 km. , E
Poothamabara Puzha – about 11 km., SE
Kuttiyadi River – About 15 km. , S
Ancharakandi River – about 5.8 km., N
Kabini river – about 14 km., SE
Notified Industrial Area None within the study area
CRZ Area Not in CRZ Area
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4.(v) EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE
The existing infrastructure nearby to the project site includes tarred roads, electricity
supply from Kerala Electricity Board, water supply from Kerala Water Authority /
Panchayat supply, storm water drains along the roads.
4.(vi) SOIL CLASSIFICATION
Main rock type in the study area is charnockite granite. At places where they are
exposed, the charnockite granite is medium to coarse grained with dark grey quartz.
4.(vii) CLIMATIC DATA
Rainfall and climate
Kozhikode district experienced annual rainfall of 3698 mm in the year 2006. The high rainfall
areas in the district are Kakkayam dam site and Kakkayam Power House. Kakkayam dam
site has been experiencing more than 4500 mm of annual rainfall since 2000. It has been
noticed that rainfall displays an increasing trend towards north-eastern areas of the district.
The climate of the area is divided in to four seasons – summer, South West Tropical
Monsoon period, North East Tropical Monsoon period and winter. The SW and NE
monsoons mainly contribute rainfall in the area with 82.77 % of the rainfall. In 2006 during
winter (January to March), summer (April and May), SW tropical monsoonal (June to
October) and NE tropical monsoonal seasons, Kozhikode district received 0.49%, 16.74%,
72.15% and 10.63% rainfall respectively. The month of June experiences maximum rainfall.
The months of July, August and October also receive heavy rainfall. The agricultural activity
of the district depends on the onset of SW tropical monsoon.
Temperature
The minimum temperature ranges between 22 and 25.8º C and the maximum between 28.2
and 32.9º C. The temperature reaches its peak in the month of April and attains minimum in
January.
Relative Humidity
The relative humidity ranges from 74 to 92 % during morning hours and from 64 to 89% in
evening hours. The monsoon months record high humidity.
Wind speed
The wind speed ranges from 8.1 to 12.6 km/h. The maximum wind speed is during April and
minimum in November.
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Potential Evapotranspiration
The annual Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) is 1505.7 mm. The monthly PET ranges from
92.9 to 170.2 mm. The PET is less than the rainfall during May to November and hence the
possibility of recharge to ground water regime is more during these months.
(Source: District Survey Report, Kozhikode District, Kerala State)
4.(viii) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE
Table 7 : Social Infrastructure Details
S. No. Particulars Name, Distance & Direction from the quarry site
1. Land use Private owned land with rocky area
2. Nearest habitation 125 m. towards south east
3. Nearest Town Vilanagadu – 3 km., SE Vanimel – 7.5 km., SW Tripangottur – 8 km., W Kallachi – 14 km., S
4. Width of access road to site 7m wide road
5. Nearest Airport Calicut Int. Airport, Karipur, 95 km., S
6. Nearest Highway Manathavadi-Iritty - 8 km., NE Kuttiyadi-Manathavadi Highway -11 km., SE Kuttiyadi-Koothuparambu - 12 km., W Kallachi-Vilanganad road - 4.5 km. SW
7. Nearest Railway Station Vadakara, 30 km., SW
8. Power supply The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by Diesel Engine.
9. Nearest Hospital / dispensary Rahma Iqra community hospital – about 13 km, S Primary Health Centre – about 6.5 km., SW
10. Education facility St. George High School - 4 km., SE Govt. Welfare LP School, Velliyod - about 0.7 km., W
11. Police Station Valayam, about 10 km., SW
12. Fire Station Kallachi, about 14 km., SW
13. Ambulance Vanimel, about 8 km., SW
14. Church / temple / mosque Church :- � St. Mary’s Church, Abhyagiri – about 3.5 km., NW � St. Thomas Church Paloor – about 3.5 km., W Temple – Chelalakavu Bhagavathi temple – about 2 km., S Mosque – Marukulam Mosque – about 3 km., S
5.0 PLANNING BRIEF
5.(i) PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION ETC.) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING / DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION. The mining will be done by open cast semi-mechanized method of mining. The bench
height and width will be maintained 5 to 6 m. Excavated material is transported to the
crusher unit proposed within the complex for further processing. The proposed mine will
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have capacity to produce 90,000 TPA of building stone. It will be used for construction of
buildings & roads. Mineral will be transported by trucks / tippers to the end users.
The surface cum geological plan is attached at Annexure No. 7.
The production and development plan of the project is attached as Annexure No. 8.
5.(ii) POPULATION PROJECTION
About 30 Persons of employees proposed for the quarrying operation. Most of the
person will be sourced from neighboring villages. Thus there will be no increase in
population due to the project.
5.(iii) LAND USE PLANNING (BREAKUP ALONG WITH GREEN BELT ETC.)
The land use plan including the breakup along with green belt development area is
provided at Table No. 6 above.
5.(iv) ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL)
The mine site has its own approach road and well connected to the nearest public
road / highway, which will help in commutation of workers and transportation of
minerals. As such there is no major infrastructure facilities planned in this project and
does not call for importance. The main mining site and secondary access road will be
kept in a sufficient condition to allow access.
On the basis of the site visit, the infrastructure demand in the nearby villages will be
assessed on the basis of need and priority. Job opportunities are limited and newer
avenues of skill development for income generation are required.
5.(v) AMENITIES/ FACILITIES
Following facilities are provided for the smooth working of the mine:-
� Mine office / Site office
� Magazine area for storage of explosive
� Parking area for vehicles
� Storm water collection pond
� Canteen / Mess for workers
� Accommodation for workers
� First aid room
� Store facility
� Toilet facility
� Drinking water facilities
� Rest shelters: Rest shelter room is provided to take lunch and rest for the mine workers.
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6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE
6.(i) INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA)
The project site area is not located in an industrial area. The project is a mining project
and is site specific.
6.(ii) RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA)
As the local person will be given priority in employment, no permanent residential area /
housing is proposed only labour sheds are provided within the complex.
6.(iii) GREEN BELT
The year wise programme of eco-restoration for the life of mine will be made and
about 4,800 trees will be planted in an area of 4.8156 ha. The details of eco
restoration and green belt development plan are provided in Environment
Management Plan (EMP) attached with this report.
6.(iv) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The Social Infrastructure facility available around the site is provided at Table No. 7
above.
6.(v) CONNECTIVITY (TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ROAD / RAIL / METRO /
WATER WAYS ETC.)
The site is very well connected by road network to the mine, district headquarter and to
the nearest towns. The area is self sufficient to cater the needs of the project.
6.(vi) DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE AND SUPPLY OF WATER)
The water required for the project will be sourced from the storm water reservoir and
from well. The drinking water to a tune of 2 KLD will be sourced from the open well
which will be treated / disinfected before consumption.
6.(vii) SEWERAGE SYSTEM
The sewage to a tune of 1.6 KL will be generated daily from the mine office/labour
quarters will be diverted to the septic tank followed by soak pit.
6.(viii) INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
There will be no industrial waste generation due to proposed project.
6.(ix) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
(i) Topsoil Management
A total quantity about 24,095 cu.m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the
mining operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped / stacked
separately at pre-determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over
reclaimed areas for plantation as part of eco-restoration. Precautions will be taken to
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limit the height of the topsoil dump / stacked to 5 to 6 meters in order to preserve its
fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by
planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage.
(ii) Overburden Management
About 15,333 cu. m of overburden (OB) will be generated throughout the mine life. This
waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be
reutilized as soil base for plantation.
6.(x) POWER REQUIREMENT AND SUPPLY / SOURCE
The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by
Diesel Engine. The domestic supply will be met from the supply of Kerala State
Electricity Board (KSEB).
7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)
7.(i) POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/ STATE) IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT
AFFECTED PERSONS INCLUDING HOME OUSTEES, LAND OUSTEES AND
LANDLESS LABOUR (A BRIEF OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN)
The proposed site is private own land and hence there is no rehabilitation and
resettlement. It is a small quarry project and there is no habitation in the lease area,
therefore rehabilitation & resettlement plan is not required / applicable for this project.
8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES
8.(i) LIKELY DATE OF START OF PRODUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION
(TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN).
Table 7 : Expected Time Schedule for the Project
Time Schedule (in month)* Remark If any S. No. Particulars
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
1. Environmental Clearance
2. Consent To Establish Project Establishment Period
3. Consent To Operate Production Start Period
*Time line may vary; subjected to rules & regulation / & other unforeseen circumstances
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8.(ii) ESTIMATED PROJECT COST ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC
VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT
The proposed project cost will be about Rs. 3.5 Crores .
Table 8 : Estimated Project Cost and Economic Viability
S. No. Particulars Details
1. Quarrying Cost Rs. 200/- Per Ton
2. Transportation with Crushing cost Rs. 250/- Per Ton
3. Royalty & Other Expenses Rs. 100/- Per Ton
4. Total Cost of Production Rs. 550/- Per Ton
5. Selling Price Rs. 650/- Per Ton
6. Gross Profit Rs. 100/- Per Ton
7. Gross Profit / Annum ( 90,000 Tons x Rs. 100/- ) Rs. 90,00,000/- Per Annum
9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL
9.(i) FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE
BENEFITS TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE INCLUDING TRIBAL POPULATION, IF ANY, IN
THE AREA.
No tribal population is residing in the study area. There will be social benefits from the
mining operations. The core benefit of the proposed quarry project is the availability of
Masonry building stone for construction industries. A detailed study on social status of
the project site surroundings & need base study on proposed CSR activities were carried
out and the details are provided in attached Environment Management Plan.
LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) Annexure No. 1
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF
M/s MALAYORAM ROCK PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
Annexure No. 2
ROUTE MAP OF THE QUARRY SITE OF M/s MALAYORAM ROCK PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
Annexure No. 3
ROUTE TO THE QUARRY:
1.Kallachi to Vanimel ( 7.0 Km)
2.Vanimel to Quarry Site ( 8.0 km)
GOOGLE MAP OF M/s MALAYORAM ROCK PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
Annexure No. 4
KEY MAP – QUARRY SITE OF M/s MALAYORAM ROCK PRODUCTS PVT. LTD. Annexure No. 5
Latitude Longitute
BP1 11°46' 57.36"N 75°43' 39.73"E
BP2 11°46' 57.50"N 75°43' 39.28"E
BP3 11°46' 59.56"N 75°43' 32.57"E
BP4 11°46' 57.38"N 75°43' 32.16"E
BP5 11°46' 56.13"N 75°43' 31.92"E
BP6 11°46' 56.04"N 75°43' 31.70"E
BP7 11°46' 57.42"N 75°43' 27.77"E
BP8 11°47' 00.27"N 75°43' 28.81"E
BP9 11°47' 02.62"N 75°43' 29.64"E
BP10 11°47' 04.24"N 75°43' 33.44"E
BP11 11°47' 02.89"N 75°43' 37.80"E
Degree,Minute Second
POINT NO
Latitude Longitute
BP1 11°46' 57.36"N 75°43' 39.73"E
BP2 11°46' 57.50"N 75°43' 39.28"E
BP3 11°46' 59.56"N 75°43' 32.57"E
BP4 11°46' 57.38"N 75°43' 32.16"E
BP5 11°46' 56.13"N 75°43' 31.92"E
BP6 11°46' 56.04"N 75°43' 31.70"E
BP7 11°46' 57.42"N 75°43' 27.77"E
BP8 11°47' 00.27"N 75°43' 28.81"E
BP9 11°47' 02.62"N 75°43' 29.64"E
BP10 11°47' 04.24"N 75°43' 33.44"E
BP11 11°47' 02.89"N 75°43' 37.80"E
Degree,Minute Second
POINT NO
Year Bench Production (MT)
I 445-440 75,000
II 440-405 86,820
III 405-395 90,000
IV 395-390 90,000
V 390-385 90,000
Latitude Longitute
BP1 11°46' 57.36"N 75°43' 39.73"E
BP2 11°46' 57.50"N 75°43' 39.28"E
BP3 11°46' 59.56"N 75°43' 32.57"E
BP4 11°46' 57.38"N 75°43' 32.16"E
BP5 11°46' 56.13"N 75°43' 31.92"E
BP6 11°46' 56.04"N 75°43' 31.70"E
BP7 11°46' 57.42"N 75°43' 27.77"E
BP8 11°47' 00.27"N 75°43' 28.81"E
BP9 11°47' 02.62"N 75°43' 29.64"E
BP10 11°47' 04.24"N 75°43' 33.44"E
BP11 11°47' 02.89"N 75°43' 37.80"E
Degree,Minute Second
POINT NO
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
MINOR MINERAL STONE QUARRY PROJECT
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD.
A REPORT ON
BASELINE ENVIRONMENT DATA
&
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR
BUILDING STONE QUARRY
(MINOR MINERAL) PROJECT
OF
M/s MALAYORAM ROCK PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
SITE AT
VALAYAM VILLAGE, VADAKARA TALUK, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT, KERALA
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
MINOR MINERAL STONE QUARRY PROJECT
2
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD.
1. INTRODUCTION
The building Stone Quarry (Minor Mineral) project of M/s Malayoram Rock Products Pvt. Ltd. at Sy.
Nos. 242/P, Valayam Village, Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala for an area of 5.107 ha.
The first step in the identification of impact assessment of a development project is the assessment
of existing environment. The Environment Management Plan (EMP) is a site specific plan
developed to ensure that the project is implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner and
to understand the potential environmental risks arising from the proposed project and take
appropriate actions to minimize those risks. EMP also ensures that the project implementation is
carried out in accordance with the planned design and by taking appropriate mitigative actions to
reduce adverse environmental impacts during the project’s life cycle.
2. AREAS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND IMPACTS
The environmental parameters likely to be affected by mining are related to many factors, i.e.