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STANDARD TEMPLATE
FORM-1
PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
&
APPROVED MINING PLAN
For
Colour Granite Mine of
SRI T.N. BALASUBRAMANYAM
(MINE LEASE AREA: 2.00 ha.)
At Sy. No.: 105,
NAGINENICHERUVU VILLAGE,
SOMANDEPALLI MANDAL,
ANANTAPUR DISTRICT,
ANDHRA PRADESH.
Prepared By
SRI SAI MANASA NATURE TECH (P) LIMITED Hyderabad-500 038
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STANDARD TEMPLATE FOR EVALUATION OF ALL PROJECTS/ ACTIVITIES
S.No Information required Information to be furnished by the
proponent
1. Name of the project or activity Proposed Colour Granite Mine
of Sri T.S. Balasubramanyam
2. Name of the organization/owner. T.S. Balasubramanyam
3. Address for communication
T.S. Balasubramanyam
S/o. T.S. Nagaraj (Late)
A-32, VK Residency,
Dr. Sivaramkarty Road,
Chillalasandra,
Bangalore,
Karnataka – 560 061.
4. Telephone numbers 99669999446
5. Email ID of the organization or contact
person [email protected]
6. Location of the Proposed project or
activity
Sy. No.: 105,
Naginenicheruvu Village,
Somandepalli Mandal,
Anantapur District,
Andhra Pradesh.
7. Appraisal Category (B2 or B1) Category B2
8. Nearest habitation and distance from the
project or activity Bussayyagaripalli Village-1 Km-SSE
9. Installed capacity / Production Capacities 3,842 m3/annum (Maximum Production in
five years)
10. Specify the Fuel (Coal / CNG /
biomass/Others) and quantity required Diesel- 300 lpcd; DG set - 180 KVA
11. Details of Land use/Land Cover The Q.L area is a small hillock in the form
of Dyke. Present land use is waste land with
scrub. After prevailing of mining operations
the land use will change to mining/ burrow
areas.
12. Occupancy, ownership of the land in
which the activity is proposed:
(Government land / Private land / Forest
land /Revenue land /Temple land /leased
land/ land belongs to other Department)
Private Land
13. If it is a Forest land, the following details
shall be furnished:
(Whether it is a Reserved forest /
Protected forest/Demarcated forest/
National Parks/Sanctuaries/any land in
possession of Forest Department.)
(The village map with Sy. No. indicating
Not Applicable
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nearest forest boundary line from the site
shall be enclosed)
14. Total investment of the project/activity. Rs. 30.00 lakhs
a. Funds allocated for EMP (capital cost
and recurring cost per annum)
Rs. 4.41 Lakhs (Capital Cost)
Rs. 2.44 Lakhs (Recurring Cost)
15. Brief description of the project with
special reference to specific pollution and
its control measures.
During mining operations fugitive dust
emissions will be generated. Water
sprinkling will be adopted.
Noise levels may be increased during
operations and impact due to noise will
be controlled by providing ear muffs or
ear plugs to workers.
Vibrations levels will be minimum due
to shot hole drilling and blasting will be
only for short duration.
Garland drains will be provided all along
the dumps.
Solid waste generated for next 5 years
will be dumped in the West side of
quarry lease area.
16. Compliance report on the following :
i. Status of compliance of the
conditions and environmental
safeguards stipulated in the earlier
clearance letters.
Present proposal is for Environmental
Clearance
ii. Details of the court cases, if any,
pending in any Court of Law against
the project as well as any directions
passed by the Court relating to the
project directly or indirectly.
No court case is pending against the
proposed project
iii. Details of the notices, if any, given to
the project under Section 5 of the
Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986
and Section 18 of the Air (Prevention
& Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
No
17 Whether the project attracts the
provisions laid under the OM
dt.16.11.2010 issued by the MoEF, GOI,
w.r.t. violation of EIA Notification,
2006 and its amendments there of ? (Yes
/ No)
No
Present stage and status of the Project : Existing Mine
18 Name of the Consultant: M/s. Sri Sai Manasa Nature Tech Private
Limited
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Form-I
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Form-I
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FORM 1
(I) Basic Information
Sl.No. Item Details
1. Name of the project/s Proposed Colour Granite mine
of Sri T.S. Balasubramanyam
2. S.No. in the schedule Item- 1(a) Mining of Minerals
3. Proposed capacity /area /length/ tonnage to
be handled/ command area/ lease
area/number of wells to be drilled.
3,842 m3/ annum (Maximum Production in
five years);
Mining Lease area : 2.00 Hectares
4. New/Expansion/Modernization Existing Mine
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. Not Applicable
6. Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ Category ‘B’ (B2)
7. Does it attract the general condition? If
yes, please specify. No
8. Does it attract the specific condition? If
yes, please specify. No
9. Location
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.
Village
Tehsil
District
State
140 01’ 08.5” N
770 39’ 53.7” E
Sy. No.: 105,
Naginenicheruvu Village,
Somandepalli Mandal,
Anantapur District,
Andhra Pradesh.
10.
Nearest railway station/Port along with
distance in km.
Chakarlapalli Railway station – 9.27 km
(SW)
Satya Sai Airport (Puthaparthi) – 19.64 km
(NE)
11. Nearest Town, city, district Headquarters
along with distance in kms.
Penukonda – 10.27 km (NW)
Anantapur – 73.48 km (N)
12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad,
Municipal Corporation, Local body
(complete postal addresses with telephone
nos. to be given)
Naginenicheruvu Village Panchayath,
Somandepalli Mandal, Anantapur District.
13. Name of the applicant T.S. Balasubramanyam
14. Registered Address T.S. Balasubramanyam
S/o. T.S. Nagaraj (Late)
A-32, VK Residency,
Dr. Sivaramkarty Road,
Chillalasandra,
Bangalore,
Karnataka – 560 061.
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15. Address for correspondence:
Name
Designation (Owner/Partner /CEO)
Telephone No.
Fax No.
T.S. Balasubramanyam
Proprietor
9966999446
Nil
16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, if
any. Location of these sites should be
shown on a topo sheet.
The mineral being extracted is site specific
and hence no alternative sites were examined.
17. Interlinked Projects Nil
18. Whether separate application of interlinked
project has been submitted? Not applicable
19. If yes, date of submission Not applicable
20. If no, reason Not applicable
21. Whether the proposal involves
approval/clearance under: if yes, details of
the same and their status to be given.
i. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980?
ii. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
iii. The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991?
No.
22. Whether there is any Government
Order/Policy relevant /relating to the site?
Yes. .
1. Mining Plan approval Letter Number
31/MP-ATP/2016, dated 16.02.2016 -
Deputy Director of Mines & Geology,
Kurnool.
23. Forest land involved (hectares) No forest land is involved
24. Whether there is any litigation pending
against the project and/or land in which the
project is propose 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 or court case is pending against
the proposed project.
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(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 in land
use, land cover or topography
including increase in intensity of land
use (with respect to local land use
plan)
Yes
There will be permanent change in
land use and topography due to the
proposed activity.
Present land use is waste land with
scrubs. This will be changed to
mining / burrow area.
Topography of the lease area is a
small hill. Dyke with gently slope
towards NW & SE with a dip of 5-6
degrees.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation
and buildings? No
There are no buildings and vegetation
is sparse in lease area.
1.3 Creation of new land uses?
Yes Present land use will be changed with
commencement of mining activities.
After completion of mining activities,
the mined out pit will be back filled
with waste material.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g.
bore houses, soil testing? Yes
Preliminary investigations have been
carried out at the QL area and mining
plan has been prepared.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Office room and rest shelters will be
constructed in the ML area.
1.6 Demolition works? No
There are no buildings in the quarry
lease area. Hence, no demolition works
envisaged.
1.7
Temporary sites used for construction
works or housing of construction
workers?
No Not envisaged.
1.8
Above ground buildings, structures or
earthworks including linear structures,
cut and fill or excavations
Yes Mining of granite will be carried out
by opencast semi mechanized method.
1.9 Underground works including mining or
tunneling? No
The mining will be carried out by
Open cast semi mechanized mining
method.
No underground mining or tunneling is
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envisaged.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes In proposed lease area, reclamation
will be taken up after economically
viable depth is explored.
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing
processes?
Yes About 3,842 m3/annum of Colour
Granite will be mined.
Mining will be carried out by opencast
semi mechanized method by using an
excavator, tippers, compressors and
jackhammers.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or
materials? Yes
Stock yard and waste dump yard
facilities are identified for storage of
goods and materials in ML area.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of
solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes
Waste will be dumped in the West side
of the lease area.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of
operational workers? No Not envisaged
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during
construction or operation?
Yes Additional traffic will be created due to
the movement of mined granite blocks.
Haul roads will be paved in the lease
area for movement of trucks.
No new rail network or sea route is
proposed for the mining project.
Existing road network will be used.
1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other
transport infrastructure including new or
altered routes and stations, ports, airports
etc?
No
Existing facilities will be used. No
other major road, rail, air waterborne
transport network is envisaged for the
mining project.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing
transport routes or infrastructure leading
to changes in traffic movements? No
No closure or diversion of existing
transport routes or infrastructure is
involved during mining operation.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or
pipelines? No Not envisaged.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting,
realignment or other changes to the
hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?
No
Not envisaged.
1.22 Stream crossings? No No seasonal nalas are passing
through the mining lease area.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from
ground or surface waters? Yes
Water required for the mining
activities will be sourced through
water tankers.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land No There are no perennial/ seasonal
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surface affecting drainage or run-off? watercourses exist in this area.
1.25
Transport of personnel or materials for
construction, operation or
decommissioning?
No
The mined out minerals will be
transported to consumers by trucks
1.26 Long-term dismantling or
decommissioning or restoration works? No Not envisaged.
1.27
Ongoing activity during
decommissioning which could have an
impact on the environment?
No Not envisaged.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either
temporarily or permanently? No
No influx of people is envisaged as
the total manpower required during
operational stage is 31 including
labor
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not envisaged.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic
diversity? No Not envisaged.
1.31 Any other actions? No Not envisaged.
2. 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):
S. No. 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 quarry lease area is Government
land. No cultivation is carried out in
quarry lease area
2.2 Water (expected source & competing
users) unit: KLD Yes
Total water requirement of the
mining operations is about 5.5 KL
per day. Water will be sourced
through water tankers or nearby
Villages.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No
Not applicable
2.4
Construction material–stone,
aggregates, sand/ soil (expected source
– MT)
Yes
Common office room and rest
shelter is proposed. Requirement of
small quantities construction
materials are sourced from nearby
areas.
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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
This is open cast semi mechanized
mining. 300 liters/day of Diesel will
be used for quarrying operations. A
common DG set of 180 kvA is used.
2.7
Any other natural resources (use
appropriate standard units)
No Not applicable
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
Special explosives and silent non
explosive demolishing agents will be
used for blasting. Portable magazine
will be located at a safe distance
from the quarry. Rules and
regulations laid down for safe
storage and handling of explosives
as per explosives Act will be strictly
followed.
3.2
Changes in occurrence of disease or
affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or
water borne diseases)
No Not envisaged.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by
changing living conditions? Yes
The proposed activity will provide
employment to the nearby village
thereby increasing their economical
status.
3.4
Vulnerable groups of people who
could be affected by the project e.g.
hospital patients, children, the elderly
etc.,
No Not envisaged.
3.5 Any other causes No Not envisaged.
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4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning
(MT/month)
S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No
Details there of (with approximate
quantities/ rates, wherever
possible) with source of
information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes
Yes
Total mine waste of about 55,178 m3
will be generated during the five
years. Solid waste will be dumped in
West side of the area.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or
commercial wastes) Yes
Very little quantity from office and
rest shelters.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous
Waste Management Rules) Yes
Used oil will be disposed as per the
Hazardous waste management rules.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not envisaged
4.5 Surplus product No Not envisaged
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from
effluent treatment No Not envisaged
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Not envisaged
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not envisaged
4.9 Contaminated soils or other
materials No Not envisaged
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not Generated the agriculture waste
4.11 Other solid wastes No Not envisaged
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
Emissions will be generated for
HEMM used for mining activities
and from trucks used for
transportation activities
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes
Fugitive dust will be generated
from mining activities. Adequate
control measures like water
sprinkling will be taken to control
fugitive dust.
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5.3 Emissions from materials handling
including storage or transport Yes
Emissions will be generated from
blasting and transport.
5.4 Emissions from construction
activities including plant and equipment No No major construction activities are
envisaged.
5.5
Dust or odors from handling of
materials including construction
materials, sewage and waste Yes
Dust will be generated during mining
and transportation of materials.
However, odor is not envisaged.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not envisaged
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in
open air (e.g. slash materials,
construction debris)
No Not envisaged
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not envisaged
6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
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
Noise will be generated from
transport vehicles, machinery and
drilling operations.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not envisaged
6.3 From construction or demolition No No major construction/ demolitions
are envisaged
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes
Noise will be generated during
blasting operation, which will be
instantaneous in nature.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes
Noise will be generated from the
trucks deployed for transportation of
mined material
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not envisaged
6.7 From any other sources No Not envisaged
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
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7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage
of hazardous materials No Not envisaged.
7.2
From discharge of sewage or other
effluents to water or the land (expected
mode and place of discharge)
No Not envisaged.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to
air into the land or into water No Not envisaged.
7.4 From any other sources No -
7.5
Is there a risk of long term build up of
pollutants in the environment from
these sources? No -
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
No Explosives used for blasting will be
stored at a safe distance from the
quarry. Rules and regulations laid
down for safe storage and handling of
explosives as per the explosives act
will be strictly followed.
8.2 From any other causes No Not envisaged.
8.3 Could the project be affected by
natural disasters causing
environmental damage
(e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides,
cloudburst etc.)?
No Not envisaged.
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
facilities, ancillary development or
development stimulated by the project
which could have impact on the
Yes
Supporting and ancillary development
will take place.
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environment e.g. :
Supporting infrastructure (roads,
power supply, waste or
wastewater treatment, etc.)
Housing
Development
Extractive industries
Supply industries
Other
Not envisaged.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could
have an impact on the environment
Yes Reclamation will be done with
backfilling the waste into mined out
pit. Afforestation will be done by
spreading the soil on backfilled area.
Hence there will be positive impact
on the mine lease area.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Ancillary industries will be developed
as a consequence.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to
proximity to other existing or
planned projects with similar effects
Yes Dust accumulation on the roads.
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S. No. Areas Name/
Identity
Aerial distance (within
15km.) Proposed
project location
boundary
1.
Areas protected under
international conventions,
national or local legislation for
their ecological, landscape,
cultural or other related value.
Nill None
2. Areas which are important or
sensitive for ecological reasons -
Wetlands, watercourses or other
water bodies, coastal zone,
biospheres, mountains, forests.
Reserved Forest
Kalligera R.F
Somandepalli R.F
Penukonda R.F
NeradiKonda R.F
Water Bodies
Vanga Peru
Chitravati River
0.95 Km-E
2.86 Km-W
6.31 Km-SW
9.01 Km-NE
4.97 Km-NE
9.89 Km-E
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3. Areas used by protected,
important or sensitive
species of flora or fauna for bree
ding, nesting, foraging, resting,
over wintering, migration
None -
4. Inland, coastal, marine or
underground waters None -
5. State, National boundaries
Andhra Pradesh –
Karnataka
27.50 Km (W)
6. Routes or facilities used by the
public for access to recreation or
other tourist, pilgrim area
None -
7. Defense installations None -
8. Densely populated or built-up
area None ---
9. Areas occupied by sensitive
man-made land uses hospitals,
schools, places of worship,
community facilities)
Hospitals, schools and
temples are available in
the surrounding villages
Hospitals, schools and
temples are available in
the surrounding villages
10. Areas containing important, high
quality or scarce resources
(ground water resources, surface
resources, forestry, agriculture,
fisheries, tourism, minerals)
None -
11. Areas already subjected to
pollution or environmental
damage. (those where existing
legal environmental standards
are exceeded)
None -
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)
None -
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1.0EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Introduction
The proposed mining lease area of SriT.S. Balasubramanyamis located atSy.No.105of
Naginenicheruvu Village,SomandepalliMandal, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh in an
extent of 2.00ha. The mine lease was granted to SriT.S. Balasubramanyamfor a period of 20
years.
The proposed area is not fit for agriculture and technical report from Department of
Mines and Geology indicate that the subject area has granite deposits. The salient features of
the project are given Table 1.1.
Table 1.1
Salient features of the project
Project name Proposed Colour Granite mineof
SriT.S. Balasubramanyam
Mining Lease Area 2.00 ha
Location of mine
Sy. No.: 105,
Naginenicheruvu Village,
Somandepalli Mandal,
Anantapur District,
Andhra Pradesh.
Minerals of mine Colour Granite Mining
Proposed production of mine 3,842 m3/Annum (Maximum production of 5 years)
Method of mining Manual open cast method
Drilling/Blasting Line Drilling is proposed Blasting is proposed but will
be done in a controlled manner.
No of working days 300 days
Water demand 5.5 KLD
Sources of water Water will be supplied from water tankers
Man power 31
Solid Waste 55,178m
3 of waste will be generated during planned
five years
Nearest railway station Chakarlapalli Railway station – 9.27 km due SE
Direction from the mine lease area
Nearest airport Satya Sai airport (Puttaparthi) is 19.64 km due SE
from the mine lease area
Project Cost Rs. 30.00 lakhs
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2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent
The proposed project area is found to have good deposits of Colour granite. Granite is
used as a construction material for flooring, coverings and cladding, making of
kitchen articles, sculptures, etc.
2.2 Brief Information about the Project
The mining lease area of 2.00ha is located in Private land. Manual open cast mining is
followed and it has been proposed to produce approximately 3,842m3/ annum of
Colour granite. The nearest habitation, Bussayyagaripalli Village Village is located at
a distance of 1.0 km due South South East side from lease area.
Sri T.S. Balasubramanyamhas filed an application for quarry lease for
Colour over an extent of 1.00 ha, in Sy.No.105of Naginenicheruvu Village,
Somandepalli Mandal, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh to the Assistant Director
of MinesGeology, Anantapur.
The Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad has decided to grant a quarry lease in
favor of Sri T.S. Balasubramanyamfor a period of 20 years subject to submission of
Approved Mining Plan within a period of 6 months from the date of issue.
2.3 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country or Region
The demand for granite increased due to rapid industrialization and growth in
infrastructure. So the number of granite producing quarries is increasing in India.
Granite is the chief material for the export industries like monuments, flooring slabs,
Kitchen articles, sculptures & export. Based on the demand of Granite, the lessee
intends to produce the required quantity of Colour Granite for domestic market.
As per EIA notification 2006 the project falls under Category- B, the proponent is
submitting the proposal to get Clearance for production capacity of 3,842 m3/ annum
of granite blocks from SEAC, SEIAA, A.P for the purpose of grant of quarry lease.
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2.4 Demands-Supply Gap
The demand and supply for the Colour granite is growing which makes a lot of scope
for revenue generation. Once the stone is obtained after quarrying it is further
processed and supplied to industries.
India is amongst the leading exporter countries of stones in the world. The major
importers of Indian stones are USA, China, UK, Italy, Belgium, Germany, UAE,
Hong Kong, Spain, Taiwan, Netherlands, Canada, Turkey, France, Russia and CIS
countries. The growth is continuing and the demand for marble, granite, sandstone
and other dimensional stones and stone products is anticipated to grow at around 15%
CAGR.
2.5 Domestic/ Export Markets
Although granite is a minor mineral, it is a major contributor in foreign exchange
earnings. India is a major exporter of natural stone and granite, which is the second
largest foreign exchange earner for India besides iron ore in minerals category.
2.6 Employment Generation
Proposed mining is semi-mechanized method and this project operation will provide
livelihood to the31 workers. It will provide employment to the people residing in
vicinity.
3.0PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any.
The proposed Colour Granite mine is of2.00 ha. No interlinked projects were
associated with this project.
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3.2 Location
The mining lease area is located inSy.No. 105 of NaginenicheruvuVillage,
SomandepalliMandal, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh. The mining lease area falls
in Survey of India.
Toposheet No.: 57 F/12
Location of the mining lease in Anantapur District is shown in Figure – 1.
Google Image of Mine lease area is enclosed as Figure-2.
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FIGURE – 1
LOCATION MAP
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FIGURE – 2
GOOGLE IMAGE OF MINE LEASE AREA
3.3 Details of Alternate Sites
No alternate site was considered as the project is mineral specific and site specific.
3.4 Size or magnitude of operation
The proposed mine has lease over an area of 2.00 ha and the production rate is 3,842
m3/Annum.The lessee follows open cast semi mechanized mining.
Production parameters
The Mineral production target for five years is given in Table 3.1
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Table 3.1
Year wise Granite Production Programme
Year Bench
Height
Volume
m3
Production
m3
Granite Waste
1st year
(2016-17) 2 m 14090 2818 11272
2nd year
(2017-18)
2 m 19210 3842 15368
3rd year
(2018-19)
2 m 11226 2245 8981
4th year
(2019-20)
2 m 11673 2335 9338
5th year
(2020-2021)
2 m 12774 2555 10219
Total 68973 13795 55178
*Source: Mine plan
3.5 Geology and Reserves
3.5.1 Regional Geological setup
The Geological formations in the Anantapur District can broadly be divided in
distinctand well-marked groups and older group of Metamorphic rocks belonging to Archean
and Younger group of Sedimentary rocks belonging to the Proterozoic
age the later cover part of Devanakonda block. The remaining parts of District is
Occupied by Archean rocks which consist of Schist, Gneisses, Quartz veins and
basic dykes. The Archean rocks have suffered considerable degree of tectonic
disturbances, as a result of which the rocks have been metamorphosed and
recrystallized.
Stratigraphic Sequences established in the area as follows:
Geological age Lithology
Recent Alluvium
Pleistocene Laterite
---------------------------------Unconformity-----------------------------------------
Younger intrusive, epidote veins, quartz veins and
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reefs.
Pegmatite’s veins of Alkali Feldspar granite and
syenite Dolerite / Gabbro / Basalt dykes Leuco
Granite. Nebulitic to homophonous biotite granite
Peninsular gneissic
complex
(Migmatite group)
Nebulitic to homophonous
Hornblende Granite and Leuco Hornblende granite
Archeans Biotite Granite Gneiss, Hornblende Granite Gneiss,
Porphyritic Hornblende Granite.
3.5.2 Local Geology
The Colour Granite in the Distinct form of occurrence as dolerite dyke swarms in
either side of the Grey granites & Gneisses. The Subject area belongs to a hillock
extended in EW & NW direction and gently sloping towards South direction with
Colour Granite Sheet Rock intruded as Dolerite dyke. The rock is highly puckered,
sheared and faulted and has schistosity trending between WNW & ESE with moderate
to steep dips in either Easterly and Westerly directions. The peninsular gneissic
complex comprises gneisses (migmatite), gray granite, and Pink Granite and Gneissic
granite. The gneiss in general show banding due to alteration of light colored quartzo-
feldspathic minerals and dark colored biotite or hornblende minerals. These rocks
may be separated in to two distinct groups namely the massive foliated types occur as
low dome shaped hillocks. The intrusive relationship of the granite rock is evident by
the presence of tongues and apophyges within the older rocks and the occurrence of
xenoliths of the older rocks within the granite.
* (Source: Mining plan)
3.5.3 Exploration
1) Present Status:
It is an applied and recommended area for grant. The Preliminary survey has
been done. There is a old pit in the QL applied area with a size of 25x10x1.5mts
LxBxD. Previous lessee developed and has taken sample stones from this pit. The
Q.L applied area does not contain any forest cover. The area does not consist any
wild life.
2) Future Programme:
The applicant wishes to take up following steps towards future program:
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1) Continue and conduct regular quarrying operations in systematic manner and
intensify production of Colour granite blocks along N-S direction.
2) Conduct the prospecting operations simultaneously at various places to study
the behavior pattern of the Colour granite and the textural and color
variations based on the study suitable decision relating to commencement of
exploratory mining.
3) Locate other suitable buyers of local, inland abroad.
4) Develop afforestation in 7.5mts buffer zone all around the lease area by
filing up the area with solid waste to support the vegetation on the barren
rock zone.
5) To maintain safe distance as per mining laws to the public structures
adjacent to the leased area.
3.5.4 Reserves
Geological reserves are given below in Table 3.2.
Table 3.2-Details of Reserves
Category Reserves @
20% in M³
Rock Wastage@
80% in M³
Proved 40862 163448
Probable 20431 81724
Possible 20431 81724
Total 81724 326896
After Buffer Zone 68582 274326
Reserves of the buffer zone:
Geological recoverable reserves of colour granite =68582m3
Total mined Reserves of Colour Granite in quarry area= 164.909m3
Net recoverable reserves of colour granite = 68582-165 = 68417 m3
Total recoverable reserves of waste = 273668 m3
Life of Quarry: Life of the Quarry: Mineable reserves/Annual average production=
68417/2576 = 26 years.
*(Source: Mining plan)
3.6 PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS
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3.6.1 Method of Mining
a) Type of Mining:
Open cast method of mining is carried out in this mine by manually and semi
mechanization by using compressor operated jack hammer drills, excavators, and
dumper etc, Transportation will be made by trucks to dispatching point.
b) Brief Description: (Existing method of working)
The mining operations are carried out by semi-mechanization as open cast mining.
Hydraulic excavator and compresses operated jack hammers were used for cutting the
rock. Close spaced drilling of 0.2m was adopted along a straight line and charged with
low explosives to avoid feather cracks.
c) Removal / Excavation of O.B. and other Quarry Waste:
There is no overburden on the deposit. Boulders are exposed on top of the Colour
granite. The North-West side of the area is selected for dump yard for next five years
and the waste will be stocked in the dump yard as earmarked in plate No.4. Step
dumping will be resorted. This material can be utilized to fill the pits after quarry
operations are over. When the dumps reach their optimum height suitable greenery
will be grown on these dumps to stabilize them.
d) Separation of large primary Blocks from the mother rock by pre-splitting
(Primary):
The mining will be followed in the form of linear cut method. This involves loosing of
the primary block from mother rock. Hence primary cutting will be done by line
drilling method where close spaced parallel holes along straight line will be made.
Line drilling method is used for separation of primary blocks.
i. Once the free face is developed in working place, the primary cuts are taken up over a
maximum length of 10m to a width of 3m and to a depth of 6m depends upon the
joints availability. These dimensions are confirmed as for field studies. Primary block
will be cut into secondary blocks by Jackhammer drilling and wedge cutting and this
block will be dislodged from in-situ position by an excavator.
ii. Line drilling method will be used for cutting the primary blocks which involve drilling
and blasting.
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iii. The holes are charged with low explosive cartridge like gun powder and non-delay
detonators for smooth blasting.
iv. The use of delay detonates causes fragmentation and cracks in rocks. The non
detonating cords are inserted into the holes and the holes are stemmed with muck and
plugged at the mouth and fired.
v. Thus the block will separate from the mother rock, which is pulled off from the face
with cranes or shovel.
e) Sub-Division of large Primary Blocks into Secondary Block:
This will be done drilling close spaced holes (along a line) down to the depth and the
secondary block will be removed easily by just pulling it with the help of proclain. Close
spaced holes will be drilled to the half the length of the block on either side of it by using
wedges blocks can be separated.
f) Production of Commercial Blocks:-
Major boulders exposed are used for small size marketable blocks. After primary
separation the rock mass will be carefully examined to avoid hair line cracks, mineral
segregations and veins etc., the dressing of the rough blocks will be made by chipping the
edges and geometrically equating the edges of the block at the dressing yard. The rough
blocks obtained after primary cut it will be dressed for obtained good geometric shape of
granite. Thus the commercial blocks are produced.
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 Product
No raw material will be required in the proposed project. The operation involves the
extraction of Colour granite and dumping in stock yard. The dressed dimensional
granite will be transported through hired trucks to the granite market
3.7.1 Use of Mineral
Colour granitewill be used in domestic market.Its hard nature made it a very suitable
and durable material for most Civil Engineering and Construction works. It is used in
different ways.
3.7.2 Processing
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Processing of Colour granite is not involved.
3.8 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse
Not envisaged.
3.9 Availability of Water Its Source, Energy/ Power Requirement and Source
3.9.1 Water Requirement
Water is required only for drinking purposes, green belt, wire saw cutting and dust
suppression. The number of working people is around 31so the total water
requirement will be around 5.5KLD. This water will be supplied from tankers/bore
wells of nearby area.
Table 3.4: Water Requirement
Enduse Quantity (KLD)
Dust suppression 2.5
Green Belt Development 0.7
Domestic Use 1.4
Processing 1.0
Total 5.5
3.10 QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID)
AND SCHEME FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT/ DISPOSAL
3.10.1 Solid Waste Generation& its Disposal
About 80% of the material from granite production is going to be generated as rock waste.
About 55178 m3
(15368 m3 per
annum) generated waste will be dumped along the West side
of the quarry lease applied area with the dumping area of 3825m2 with height of up to
15mts.
* (Source: Mine Plan)
3.10.2 Liquid Effluent
No liquid effluent will be generated at the mine site. The domestic wastewater generated will
be sent to septic tanks followed by soak pits.
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4.0 SITE ANALYSIS
4.1 Connectivity
4.1.1 Nearest Railway Station
ChakarlapalliRailway station 9.27km due SW direction from the mine lease.
4.1.2 Nearest Airport
Satya Sai airport (Puthaparthi) is19.64km due NEfrom the mine lease area
4.2 LANDFORM, LANDUSE AND LAND OWNERSHIP
The mining lease is located in Privateland. The QL applied area is a small hillock in
the form of Dyke with gently slope towards South & South East with a dip of 5-6
degrees.
4.3 Topography
Topographically the QL applied area is a Prediment in the form of Dyke with gently
slope towards South & South East with a dip of 5-6 degrees. The QL area extended in
EW direction in the form of Dolerite Dyke. It is generally elevated in the middle of
the Dyke. Broadly dendritic to sub dendritic drainage is observed. The hillock feature
is elevated towards West and sloping towards East and South direction. The hillock is
made up of clusters of medium size boulders of Colour Granite out crops. Major
dykes are running with an average width of 25 to 30mts striking EW &NW
direction. This dyke is consisting of sheet rock is exposed on the higher elevations
which is suitable for Quarrying.
5.0 PLANNING BRIEF
5.1 Planning Concept
It is proposed to produce 784 m3/annum of Colour granite from the proposed
mining lease.
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5.2 Population projection
The project will employ mostly workers from nearby villages. There will not be
any increase in population due to the project.
5.3 Land use planning
The project is located in 2.00 Ha.ofprivate land. There will be change in
landuse as the granite will be excavated. After the exhaustion of granite, the pit will
be backfilled with the waste generated
5.4 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. The assessment will be
made in the socio economic survey &will be submitted at the time of final
presentation regarding EC.
5.5 Amenities/Facilities
Office, Rest shelter, first aid room, workshop will be constructed.
6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE
6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area)
No infrastructure is proposed.
6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area)
As the local persons will be given employment, no residential area/ housing is
proposed within the mining lease area.
6.3 Green Belt
Green belt will be developed along the boundaries of mine lease area.
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6.4 Sewerage System
The domestic wastewater generated will be sent to septic tanks followed by
soak pits.
6.5 Industrial Waste Management
Not applicable.
6.6 Solid Waste management
About 80% of the material from granite production is going to be generated as solid
waste 15368m3 of granite waste is produced per year.
The waste will be dumped within lease area towards Westside and will be backfilled
into the mined out pit at the end of the mining.
7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN
There will be no displacement of houses. Hence rehabilitation and resettlement is not
envisaged.
8.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)
8.1 Financial and Social Benefits with Special Emphasis on the Benefit to the Local
People Including Tribal Population, If Any, In the Area.
Although granite is a minor mineral, it is a major contributor in foreign exchange
earnings. India is the second largest exporter of raw granite after China and ahead
of Brazil and South Africa.
This project will also provide employment to local people helping them earn
livelihood.
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Environment Management Plan
Environment Management Plan
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
PROJECT : Sri T.S. Balasubramanyam
(Colour Granite Mine)
PRODUCTION : 3,842 m3/ Annum
LOCATION : Sy. No. 105 of Naginenicheruvu Village,
Somandepalli Mandal, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh.
________________________________________________________________________
Environmental Management Measures specific to the above subject mine are detailed under
the following heads
1. Air Environment
2. Noise Environment
3. Water Environment
4. Land Environment
5. Solid Waste Generation
6. Transportation
7. Green Belt Development
8. Land management Measures
9. Social Welfare Measures
10. Occupational Health measures
11. Budget for Environmental Plan
1. AIR ENVIRONMENT
a) Sources of Air Pollution
Main pollution from the subject Mine is Dust/ Particulate Matter/ Fugitive dust.
The following are the identified sources of emission of dust during mining
activity:
Line Drilling
Block cutting
Excavation
Dressing
Loading and Transportation
Dumping
Production per annum: 3,842 m3
(Highest in 5 years)
Total Waste generation: 55,178 m3 for five years.
(* Source Mining Plan)
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b) Air Pollution Control Measures
The measures proposed for implementation are listed below
1. Water sprinkling will be done for dust suppression using Water Tankers having
provision of sprinkling on dump yards and haul roads will be used.
2. Dust Masks will be provided for the workers based on work area
One DG set 180 KvA will be provided at the site. Low noise DG set (with noise
absorbing enclosures) will be considered. DG set will be operated based on the
operation activity i.e wire saw cutting and is not continuous operation.
2. NOISE ENVIRONMENT
i) Sources of Noise
Noise produced from Mining operations is not continuous. The levels of noise are
different based on the activity workers are exposed to.
Identified sources of noise from the mine are listed below.
Source of Noise
Drilling Operations
Blasting Operations
Dressing Operations
Machinery operation i.e. Excavator, Tipper movement and DG set.
The mining operations will be carried out for one shift.
ii) Noise Protection Measures
Hearing protection devices (Ear plugs and ear muffs) will be provided to
the drill machine operations and dumper drivers.
Development of greenbelt in the periphery of mine which cover an area of 900 sq.m
and width of 7.5 m to act as barrier between core and buffer zones.
WATER ENVIRONMENT
i) Sources of Water Pollution
The area/activity which has potential resulting in water pollution are identified
and listed below:
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Sources of Water Pollution
1. Water Consumption
2. Possibility of Siltation from waste dump yard
3. Ground water level
ii) Water Consumption
Water consumption in the mine is mainly in the following areas and is estimated
to be 5.5 KLD @ day. Water will be sourced from local villages. Water balance
is given below
Water Balance (10.0 KLD/day)
Water Requirement Total Requirement (KLD)
Dust suppression 2.5
Greenbelt Development 0.7
Domestic Usage 1.4
Process(Wire Saw Cutting) 1.0
Total Water Requirement(KLD) 5.5
3.1 Water Pollution control Measures
The following water pollution control measures will be implemented to minimize
impacts due to the above listed issues
Waste Water generation
The only wastewater generation from the Mine is from domestic use. Septic tank
followed by soak pit will be provided for treating the domestic wastewater
4. LAND ENVIRONMENT
I) Areas of Considered
The Identified aspects which can cause impact due to mining operations are
listed below
Land Use
Solid waste generation
Transportation
Green belt
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II) Land Use:
The category of the mining lease area is Government land which is covered with shrubs.
5 Solid Waste generation:
Solid waste generation from the mine in the next five years and for the life of mine is given
below
Solid Waste generation – m3
Next Five Years Life of the Mine
Waste 55178 399568
6. Transportation
Transportation activity within the mining lease area is mainly for
transportation of overburden by tippers from the mine pit to the dump yard.
The length of the haulage road is approximately 200 m and varies with
progress/ increase of mine area.
Total mine waste generation from mine is estimated to be about 399568 m3
for life of the mine.
7. Green belt Development
As per the conservation of Mineral and Mines Act, it is required to leave a
barrier of 7.5 m width all along the mining lease area.
8. Land management Measures
A) Reclamation of mined out area and conceptionual plan.
Mined out area will be backfilled with the waste generated during life of
mine
B) Solid waste management
Solid waste generated from the mine will be disposed to dump yard
located at Northern and Southern side.
C) Green Belt Development programme
The total area which will be brought under afforestation during the life of
the mine will be 20mts.
7.5 m barrier Zone area : 20mts.
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Total No. of plants : 33
9. SOCIAL WELFARE MEASURES
The mine will provide employment to 26 persons and equal number of persons
will be employed indirectly for transportation and other activities. Local persons
will be given preference.
10. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MEASURES
Fugitive dust, noise and fines may affect the health of workers. Safety of employee
during operation will be taken care as per mine regulations act 1961. To avoid any
adverse effects on the health of workers due to dust & noise, the following
measures will be implemented:
Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking
water, fans, toilets etc.
Personal protection equipment like helmets, dust masks, hand gloves, ear
plugs will be provided to workers
Dust suppression of haul road.
First – Aid facilities within lease area.
Height, slope and width of dump development as per the approved
Mining plan.
Regular medical examination for the employees.
11. BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Total cost for the proposed project is 30.00 lakhs. Budget allocated for EMP is
4.41 Lakhs (Capital Cost), 2.44 Lakhs (Recurring Cost).
Budget for Environmental Management Plan (Rs)
Sl no Work name Unit Cost Total fixed
cost Rs.
Recurring cost
with periodicity
Rs
1 Safety shoe 500 - 15,500
2 Helmet 100 - 12,400
3 Hand gloves 30 - 2,790
4 Ear plugs 10 - 3,100
5 Cloth for protection from dust 20 - 6,200
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6 Gunny bags for drill hole
coverage Lump sum - 10,000
7 Dust Masks 300 - 27,900
8 Construction of Retaining Wall 86,800 -
9 Construction of garland drain
(Hard ground) 34,080 5,000
10 Check Dam
20,000 5,000
11 Water sprinkling
2,50,000 50,000
12 Green belt establishment
50,800 10,000
13 Medical examination
- 6,200
14 Environmental Monitoring
- 40,000
15 Social welfare Activities - 50,000
Total 4,41,680 2,44,090
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