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PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR SOAP STONE QUARRYING In 4-05 Acres of Patta Land Survey Number: 142/1, 142/2 Hosahalli Village Chicknayakanahalli Taluk Tumkuru Dist. Karnataka By Sri. G. Basavaraju C/o. M/s. Kadamba Associates Opp. to A.P.M.C. Market, B.N.Road Chikkanayakanahalli -572214 Tumkur District. Karnataka

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PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR

SOAP STONE QUARRYING

In 4-05 Acres of Patta Land Survey Number: 142/1, 142/2

Hosahalli Village Chicknayakanahalli Taluk Tumkuru Dist. Karnataka

By

Sri. G. Basavaraju C/o. M/s. Kadamba Associates

Opp. to A.P.M.C. Market, B.N.Road Chikkanayakanahalli -572214 Tumkur District. Karnataka

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C O N T E N T S

Sl. No.

Description Page No.

1 Executive Summary P-02

2 Introduction P-03

3 Project Description P-04

4 Site Analysis P-06

5 Planning P-08

6 Proposed Infrastructure P-10

7 Rehabilitation & Resettlement Plan P-12

8 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates P-14

9 Analysis of Proposal & Conclusions P-15

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1.0 Executive Summary

Owner’s Name : Sri. G. Basavaraju

Quarry Site Extent : 4-05 Acres of Patta Land

Quarrying Method : Semi-Mechanized Open Cast Method

Material : Soap Stone/ Steatite

Survey No./ Plot No. : Survey No. 142/1, 142/2

Village : Hosahalli Village

Taluk/ Tehsil : Chickanayakanahalli Taluk

District : Tumkuru District

State : Karnataka

Status of lease : Operating ML No. 2324

Patta Land

Total Area 4-05 Acres

Estimated Reserves (Tons) : Type Geological (Tons) Mineable (Tons)

Total 6,68,375 3,88,490

Proposed Production : Year Saleable (Tons) Waste (Tons)

1st 30,000 3,334

2nd 30,000 3,334

3rd 30,000 3,334

4th 30,000 3,334

5th 30,000 3,334

Total 1,50,000 16,670

Average 30,000 3,334

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2.0 Introduction 2.1 General:

Soapstone is one of the important industrial minerals. Soapstone occurs in the

area as a secondary mineral resulting from the hydration of magnesium

bearing rocks such as peridotite gabbro, dolomites etc. It occurs commonly in

the schists and steatite. Soapstone is hydrated magnesium silicate. Referring to

regional geological setup this soapstone seems to be younger than the

pyroxenite, quartzite and since the dolerite bodies intrusive in nature within it

so the soapstone is older than the dolerite. But locally, these litho units are not

exposed. As revealed from the quarry the top 1 m of soapstone is largely

weathered and in few place shows evidence of secondary alteration.

2.2 Identification of project and project proponent (in case of mining project a copy of mining lease / letter of intent should be given)

Identification of Project Project: Soap Stone Quarry Extent: 4-05 Acres Sy.No. 142/1, 142/2 in Hosahalli Village Chickanayakanahalli Taluk & Tumkuru Dist. Karnataka.

Lessee/Project Proponent Sri. G. Basavaraju C/o. M/s. Kadamba Associates Opp. to A.P.M.C. Market, B.N.Road Chikkanayakanahalli -572214 Tumkur District. Karnataka

It is an Operating Soap Stone Quarry. 2.3 Brief description of nature of the project: The proposed area falls within the jurisdiction of Hosahalli, Village. The mining

lease area lies between Longitude 76o38’49.2”E to 76o38’50.0”E and Latitude

13o25’37.5”N to 13o25’35.5”N covered in part of Survey of India Topo-sheet No.

D43Q11. The area is of undulated hilly terrain, forming small mould exposures

stretching N-S Directions, sloping towards S-W. The sanctioned area consists of

Grey Gneissic Granite boulders with scanty soil cover followed by sheet rock.

The entire area is at about 848-826m, above mean sea level. It is observed that

the whole area is solid sheet rock, as outcrop. There are no major trees in the

sanctioned area, except some small bushes and jungle plants. The drainage of

the area is towards N-E.

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2.4 Need for the project and its importance to the country and region: Soapstone is one of the important industrial minerals. Soapstone is a natural

quarried stone and is a metamorphic rock called steatite, composed primarily

of talc, with varying amounts of chlorite, micas, amphiboles, carbonates, and

other minerals. Because it is composed primarily of talc it is usually very soft.

Soapstone is typically grey, bluish, green, or brown in colour, often variegated.

Its name is derived from its "soapy" feel and softness. The special properties of

soapstone make it suitable, or the material of choice, for a wide variety of uses

like Countertops in kitchens and laboratories; Sinks; Cooking pots, cooking

slabs, boiling stones; Bowls and plates; Cemetery markers; Electrical panels;

Ornamental carvings and sculptures; Fireplace liners and hearths; Woodstoves;

Wall tiles and floor tiles; Facing stone; Bed warmers; Marking pencils; Molds

for metal casting; Cold stones etc.

2.5 Demand- Supply Gap: The Soapstone deposit mine is supplier of soapstone to various industries

located within Karnataka and Other South Indian States as well.

2.6 Imports vs. Indigenous Production: There will be no import of Soapstone. 2.7 Export Possibility: There is no proposal to export the Soapstone. 2.8 Domestic/ Export Markets: Sri. G. Basavaraju is supplier of Soapstone to various industries.

Export Market

The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for

Industries.

2.9 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project. About 26 persons including managerial and office staff will be required to

operate the quarry to achieve the required production levels.

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3.0 Project Description

3.1 General Quarrying of Soap stone is not very cumbersome unlike other stone materials.

Generally, with simple machines, it can be excavated and can be crushed to

required size and specification, at specialized stone crushers.

The actual block splitting from the sheet rock is mainly done manually or in

some cases by semi- mechanized methods, whereas the other operations, such

as removal of overburden, lifting and transporting etc. are carried out by

mechanized method.

3.2 Type of project incl. interlinked and interdependent project, if any: It is an Operating Soap Stone Quarry, envisaged for production of Soapstone.

However, the soapstone quarried will be directly sold to the potential users

from the mine site and there is no processing involved. Hence, for the proposed

quarrying activity, there are no interlinked and inter-dependent projects.

3.3 Location Extract of Revenue Map showing general location, specific location and project

boundary, is enclosed. The GPS coordinates of the site are as under:

Point Latitude Longitude O N 13º 25’37.5” E 76 º 38’49.2”

A N 13º 25’39.1” E 76 º 38’51.3”

B N 13º 25’38.1” E 76 º 38’50.8”

C N 13º 25’37.1” E 76 º 38’51.6”

D N 13º 25’37.4” E 76 º 38’52.1”

E N 13º 25’33.2” E 76 º 38’54.1”

F N 13º 25’32.2” E 76 º 38’51.4”

G N 13º 25’32.6” E 76 º 38’50.4”

H N 13º 25’35.1” E 76 º 38’49.4”

I N 13º 25’35.5” E 76 º 38’50.0”

Location of the project on survey of India Topo-sheet (1:50000 scale) is enclosed.

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3.4 Details of alternate sites, considered and the basis of selecting the

proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into

should be highlighted

Not applicable, as the quarrying activity is a site specific work. The site is

cleared, from environmental considerations, by the District Task Force,

Tumkur, in line with the Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1994

(incl. its amendments upto date), for quarrying of soap stone.

3.5 Size or magnitude of operation:

The development and production programme is confined to the entire area for

the first 5 years. The scheme has been planned by taking into consideration of

the nature of the deposit within the sanctioned area. The proposed year-wise

working plan is furnished below:

Year Saleable (Tons) Waste (Tons) 1st 30,000 3,334

2nd 30,000 3,334

3rd 30,000 3,334 4th 30,000 3,334

5th 30,000 3,334 Total 1,50,000 16,670

Average 30,000 3,334

3.6 Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart

showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given):

The proposed method of quarrying to be practiced at the Soap stone quarry is

of “OPEN CAST” method, by semi-mechanized way. However, care has to be

taken to make it environmental friendly by constantly adopting suitable mining

techniques. The quarrying will be carried-out by deploying machineries like

Jack hammers, Tippers, Air Compressor, Tractor Mounted Compressor, JCBs,

Excavator etc. The mining techniques being used in the area is in combination

of Jack hammer drilling, followed by excavation method, as per the approved

Quarry Plan (Copy enclosed).

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3.7 Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source,

marketing area of final product/s, Mode of transport of raw material and

finished products:

No raw material will be required for production of Soapstone.

3.8 Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project. If

any, should be briefly outlined:

Not envisaged.

3.9 Availability of water its source, Energy/power requirement and source

should be given:

Water will be available from nearby bore wells. Water will not be required for

quarrying activities, except for activities like dust suppression of haulage roads,

watering of trees/ plants etc., in addition to the drinking needs of the persons

deployed in the quarry. The estimated water requirement is about 260

Liters/Day for Drinking Purpose 13,500 Liters/Day for Dust Suppression and

about 500 litres/day for watering of trees, making a total water requirement as

14.0 KLD. No energy/power is required, as the quarrying machines will be

diesel operated.

3.10 Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for

their Management/disposal:

16,670 Tons of waste generation is expected during the 5 years plan period,

which will be used for strengthening of the approach road.

3.11 Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give

information of EIA purpose

Extract of the location showing in Topo-sheet (1:50000 scale) has been enclosed

along with.

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4.0 Site Analysis 4.1 Location of Site “Soap Stone Quarry” is located over an area of 4-05 Acres in Patta land bearing

Survey No. 142/1, 142/2 of Hosahalli Village, Chickanayakanahalli Taluk &

Tumkuru District, Karnataka. The proposed area forms part of Survey of India

Topo-Sheet No. D43Q11.

4.2 Connectivity:

The area is situated at 1.5 Km. South of Hosahalli Village, the quarry is located

4.5 Km of Chickanayakanahalli` which is a taluk headquarter and the Tumkur

district headquarter at a distance of 65.0kms where all the welfare amenities

available. The nearest railway station is Banasandra at a distance of 16.0 Km.

The nearest airport is Devanahalli Bangalore Airport which is 100 Kms.

4.3 Land Form, Land use and Land Ownership:

The entire land is Patta Land, comprising rocky boulders, sheet rock etc., and is

not fit for agricultural purposes.

4.4 Topography (along with map)

The sanctioned area is of undulated hilly terrain which forms small mound

exposures of steatite boulders and followed by sheet rocks stretching Northern

direction sloping towards South-west. The area is at a height of about 826-832m

MSL. It is observed that the whole area is solid rock as outcrop below the

boulder layer. The details of field photographs are enclosed in the approved

quarry plan. Map location of Topo-sheet (1:50000 scale) is enclosed.

4.5 Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water

bodies including area under CRZ), shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the forests, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies (distance from the HFL of the river), CRZ. In case of notified industrial area, a copy of the Gazette notification should be given

The chosen site is not part of any notified area, from environmental

perspective. The surrounding environmental features are as under:

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4.6 Existing infrastructures:

The existing infrastructural facilities available such as roads, power lines,

buildings & structures, transport, water supply sources in the area etc. and

their future utilization should be evaluated on case-to-case basis. If

decommissioning proposed, dismantling and disposal of building structures,

support facilities and other infrastructure like electric transmission line,

telephone cables, underground tanks, transportation infrastructure like roads,

rail, bridges, culverts etc, electrical equipments and infrastructures like

electrical cables, transformers to be described in connection with restoring land

for further use.

4.7 Soil classification:

The entire area is covered with steatite and composed chiefly of talc,

magnesium, feldspar, small quantity of mica, and other ferro-magnesium

minerals.

4.8 Climatic data from secondary sources:

The area experiences dry climate for the major part of the year. The average

rainfall in the area is around 700 to 780mm annually. The maximum

Nearest Sensitive Area Name Distance from the Project

Forest Tirtharampura NW Extension RF

1.25Km N

National Park -- None within 05 km Wild Life Sanctuary -- None within 05 km Eco-Sensitive Areas -- None within 05 km Major Water Bodies Buradakatte Kere

Dibbadahalli Kere Malligehalli Kere Dabbekatta Kere

Lakamenahalli Kere

200m S 1.25 Km W-SW 3.75 Km W-NW

3.5 Km SW 4.75 Km W-NW

Critically Polluted Areas

- None within 05 km

CRZ -- None within 05 km

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temperature may rise upto 290C, while minimum is 270C may falls upto 100C

during winter season.

4.9 Social Infrastructure available:

The area is part of Tumkur district, and is at about 1.50 Km from Hosahalli

village. It is at 4.5 km from Chickanayakanahalli, where all basic infrastructural

facilities like school, primary health center etc. are existing.

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5.0 Planning

5.1 General

Mining shall be carried out in a descending order from top to bottom. The

mining operations were being carried out all along the strike length of the

mining lease area. The area is found to have prominent exposures of Soap

Stone deposit in the entire area. The Soap stone is fine grained rock of even

texture and melanocratic composed of talc and magnesium, small quantity of

mica, and other Ferro-Magnesium minerals.

5.2 Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town

and country Planning Development Authority classification:

It is a Semi-Mechanized opencast mine, Ore and then the winning of ore and

removal of ore will be done by pick axes and crow bars.

5.3 Population Projection:

As per 2011 census, there are about 825 peoples living in the nearby Hosahalli

village and there are about 215 households.

5.4 Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.):

The operating quarry area is Patta Land. It is barren and the sheet rock is fully

exposed in the area and also sheet rock is seen at the surface level. As per the

approved Quarry Plan by the Dept. of Mines & Geology, Tumkur, the landuse

planning is as under:

Sl. No.

Proposed Land Use Area (In Hect.)

1 Mining 1.055 2 Waste Dump Yard 0.139 3 Mineral Stock Yard 0.060 4 Proposed buffer zone 0.095 5 Unused 0.321

Total 1.670

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5.5 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)

On the basis of the preliminary site visit, the infrastructure demand in the

villages was assessed on the basis of need and priority.

5.6 Amenities/ Facilities: Only quarrying of soap stone will be carried out in the area. The infrastructure

buildings like office building, rest shelter etc. will be constructed in a semi-

permanent construction using brick walls & thin sheet roofing. Drinking water

will be provided in a well maintained water tank close to the workers’ rest

shelter.

5.7 Man-Power Required for Operation of the Quarry:

The following man-power will be required for operating the quarry, to achieve

the required production level(s):

Permit Mines Manager 01 Person(s)

Supervisors 01 Person(s)

Operators 05 Person(s)

Mine Mate 01 Person(s)

Drillers 02 Person(s)

Skilled Labourers 06 Person(s)

Semi skilled Labourers 06 Person(s)

Clerk-cum-typist 01 Person(s)

Security 02 Person(s)

TOTAL 26 Persons 5.8 Extent of Mechanization

The quarry is proposed to produce 30,000 Tons/year (Avg.) of Soap Stone and

3,334 Tons of waste/annum (avg.). The machineries required to achieve the

proposed production level are listed below:

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Table: Requirement of Mining Machineries

# Machineries Nos. Unit Cost in INR (Lakhs)

Total Cost INR (Lakhs)

1. Tippers 2 Hired --

2. Excavator 3 Hired --

3. Jack Hammers 10 0.50 5.00

4. Water Tanker 1 4.00 4.00

5. Tractor Mounted Compressor 5 Hired --

6. Atlas compressor 10 Hired --

7. JCB 2 Hired

8. Generator 4 0.50 2.00

Total 37 11.00

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6.0 Proposed Infrastructure 6.1 General

To carry-out quarrying of Soap stone, various infrastructural facilities are

required for the main activity as well as for environmental protection &

pollution prevention.

6.2 Industrial Area (processing Area):

No infrastructure is proposed. 6.3 Residential Area (Non Processing Area):

As the quarry site is located within 1.50Km by road from Hosahalli village, no

residential facilities have been envisaged near the quarry location.

6.4 Green Belt:

There is no forest area falling around the quarry lease area. Besides common

trees, natural vegetation grows during monsoon & fades away with the onset of

summer. However, to absorb the dust due to vehicle movement on the haulage

road, it is proposed to take-up plantation work during the first two years of

operation of the quarry. Also, it is proposed to take-up tree plantation work in

the vacant land of the same Sy. No., and near the Govt. School at Hosahalli

village, as under:

# Botanical Name Common Name

No. of Trees proposed 1st Year 2nd Year Total

1 Azadirachta Indicia Neem 20 20 40 2 Pongamia pinnata Honge 20 20 40 3 Butea monosperma Muttagada 10 10 20 4 Madhuca indica Hippe 20 20 40 5 Ficus religiosa Aralimara 05 05 10 6 Ficus racemosa Atthimara 05 05 10 7 Eugenia jambolana Nerale 20 20 40

Total 100 100 200

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6.5 Social Infrastructure:

There are few villages & hamlets within 5 kms radius zone. Presently the

people of these villages are engaged in seasonal agricultural activities & thus

are not employed fully. Some persons will be directly working in the quarry

while some shall be on contractual role depending upon the nature and period

of the requirement of the mining activities.

6.6 Connectivity (Traffic & Transportation Road/Rail/Metro/Water ways etc)]:

The area is situated at 1.5 Km. South of Hosahalli Village, the quarry is located

4.5 Km of Chickanayakanahalli` which is a taluk headquarter and the Tumkur

district headquarter at a distance of 65.0kms where all the welfare amenities

available. The nearest railway station is Banasandra at a distance of 16.0 Km.

The nearest airport is Devanahalli Bangalore Airport which is 100 Kms.

6.7 Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water):

Bore well water will be used from nearby sources. The estimated water

requirement is about 260 Liters/Day for Drinking Purpose. Drinking water will

be being provided in well-maintained tank near to the rest shelter.

6.8 Sewerage system:

Not envisaged as the extent of mining and the proposed production levels are

very marginal.

6.9 Industrial Waste Management:

Not applicable.

6.10 Solid Waste Management:

16,670 Tons of waste needs to be handled during the 5 years plan period. This

will be used for strengthening of the approach road.

6.11 Power Requirement & Supply / Source:

Not required, as the machines will be operated using diesel.

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7.0 Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R & R) Plan 7.1 General The proposed building stone quarrying area, is located near Hosahalli Village

of Chikkanayakanahalli Taluk, Tumkur District of Karnataka State. The

proposed site is at about 1.5Km from the nearest human habitation i.e.

Hosahalli Village. In the core area, there are no houses/ hutments etc. Hence

the R & R Plan for the proposed quarry site is limited to the environmental

protection and other social measures planned, as part of the proposed activity.

7.2 Human Settlements

There is no human settlement in the core zone.

7.3 Socio-Economic Benefits

Spurt in industrialization and mining activities have invariably brought a

drastic change in the environment including the society connected with region.

Mostly remote areas tucked away from urbanization and influence of modern

civilization fall within the limits of mine development.

A natural corollary to this the socio economic aspects of the local inhabitants

who have dwelling this region for generations, get suddenly and probably a

radical change, consequent to their abrupt exposure to the mining.

The local people will get employment opportunities, better medical and

educational facilities etc., mainly due to the mining operation from this project.

In addition to this the literacy rate and better living standards shall increase

due to the enhanced earning capacity of villagers.

7.4 Storage and Preservation of Topsoil

There is little soil cover occurring, as the area is exposed with Soap stone.

Wherever the topsoil generated, shall be collected and stacked separately for

use in a forestation.

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7.5 Reclamation of land

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 mining and also improve the aesthetic

beauty of the area. Due to the Mining activities in this area, the profile of the

ground will change due to formation of pits. At the end of the mining

operations, all solid wastes generated will be used in back filling of quarry pits

in order to bring back original contour of the terrain as for as possible. The

separately stacked top soil will be used to spread over on the compacted back

filled area in order to facilitate the re-vegetation process, which in turn controls

silt flow towards the downstream.

7.6 Facilities for Environmental Management

Generally Soap stone quarrying is expected to cause air pollution leading to

breathing problems. Activities like drilling, blasting, excavation and movement

of heavy vehicles generate dust and aggravate air pollution in addition to noise

pollution. For mitigating the adverse impacts of the above, suitable control

measures are planned, which are more detailed in the enclosed Environmental

Management Plan.

For activities like drilling, dust suppression etc. water will be required. Also,

for meeting the drinking and sanitary needs of the employees/ workers and for

watering of the trees, water will be required.

To take care of the occupational health and safety of workers at site, dust masks

will be provided. Dust masks would prevent inhalation of Respirable

Particulate Matter (RPM) thereby reducing the risk of lung diseases and other

respiratory disorders. Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out.

Most of the area is of sheet rock and the present proposed working is confined

to sheet rocks. Less than 5% of materials are being treated as waste in this area.

The rejected waste material is stacked in the Waste Dump and will be used for

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approach road strengthening. In addition, as a proactive measure, the following

activities will be initiated:

Ø The rainwater accumulating in the work area will be collected and will

be drained-out to the downstream properly with guide drains, so that it

can be used by the downstream fields for their agriculture and allied

purposes.

Ø To avoid soil erosion, rain water entering into the mine pit, carryover of

the material with rain water, suitable garland drains will be provided all

along the active mine area.

7.7 Implementation of EMP & Monitoring Programme

The environmental 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 Soap Stone Quarry 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.

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8.0 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates 8.1 General Any developmental activity needs to have adequate resources, be in the form of

man-power or machinery. Careful planning and timely deployment adequate

funds to have the required resources, is of paramount importance for any

successful project implementation. In the following paras, it is explained about

the mobilization schedule of resources and the capital expenditure estimates.

8.2 Mobilization Schedule The proposed quarry, being an Operating quarry, the time required for

mobilization of man-power, machinery & equipment etc., will be about 2-3

weeks from the date of issue of go-ahead order.

8.3 Cost of the Project:

Considering the fluctuating export market scenario and present domestic

market conditions of the products, the cost of the project estimated to be

around Rs. 20 Lakhs, with the concept of outsourcing some of the machineries.

The item-wise break-up for the Capital Cost is as under:

Summary of Capital Cost of the Quarry

# Description Amount (INR in Lakhs)

A Plant & Machinery 11.00 B Environmental Management Works 5.00 C Statutory Payments (like Env.

Protection Fee, Advance Royalty etc.) 2.00

D Miscellaneous Expenses 2.00 Total Capital Cost for Quarry Works 20.00

8.4 Cost for Implementation of Environmental Management Works:

The quarrying activity is likely to result in some minor adverse impacts of the

environment. To overcome such impacts, certain mitigative measures have

been planned. The cost provision towards the same is given below:

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Provision for Environmental Management in Capital Cost

Description Amount (INR.) Remarks

Fencing around the Quarry 1,50,000/- During initial stage Garland Drain & RW Infiltration works 2,00,000/- - Do - Quarry Closure Works 1,50,000/- Final Stage of the Quarry

Total Provision in Capital Cost 5,00,000/-

Recurring Cost for Environmental Management

Description Amount (Rs./Year) Total For 5 Years (Rs.)

Remarks 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

Greenery Development & Maintenance

50,000 50,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 1,30,000 100 saplings/ year during initial 2 years

Dust Suppression 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 1.50,000 Environmental Monitoring

30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 1.50,000 Twice in a Year

CSR Activities 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 2,00,000 Annually Miscellaneous 30,000 30,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 1,65,000 PPE, Employee

Health Check etc. TOTAL 1,80,000 1,80,000 1,45,000 1,45,000 1,45,000 7,95,000

Activities proposed as part of Corporate Social Responsibility

Amount in Rs. Activities Planned 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year Total Remarks Conducting Health camp at Hosahalli Village

40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 2,00,000

Total Budget per Annum

40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 2,00,000

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9.0 Analysis of Proposal & Conclusions: 9.1 Conclusion(s):

This upcoming project will meet the development needs of the surrounding

community without causing any negative influence on the environment. It can

be summarized that the development of ’Soap Stone Mining‘ will have a

positive impact on the socio-economics of the area and lead to overall

sustainable development of the region.

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