HEARTY WELCOME TO HON’BLE CHAIRMAN & MEMBERS OF SEAC - PowerPoint Presentation

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HEARTY WELCOME TO

HON’BLE CHAIRMAN & MEMBERS OF SEAC

KERALA STATEENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE PRESENTATIONFOR THE PROPOSED GRANITE BUILDING STONE

SITUATED ATRE-SURVEY NO. 201/1 EXTENT: 0.5684 HaVILLAGE –KERALASSERY , TALUK – OTTAPPALAM,DISTRICT - PALAKKAD, STATE – KERALA.

PREPARED BY:-V. K. ROY,DMG/KERALA/RQP/4/2016‘SARAL’, T. C. 27/487(2), SWARAJ LANE,R. C JUNCTION, KUNNUKUZHY,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – 695 035,KERALA.PHONE : 9387 805 668EMAIL : vkroysaral@gmail.com

PROJECT PROPONENT:-

P. A. SAID MUHAMMED

Managing Partner

M/s

Korian

Granites

Padippurakkattil

House,

Mannur

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Palakkad, Kerala.

Mobile. No: 9446 944 948 / 9447 003 510

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BRIEF

SUMMARY The Granite Building Stone Quarry of M/s Korian Granites represented by its Managing Partner P. A. SAID MUHAMMED

, situated in Re-Survey No. 201/1 in Keralassery Village, Ottappalam Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala for an extent of 0.5684 Ha with quarry permit. The targeted production of mine will be 20000 MTA. The estimated project cost will be Rs. 45 lakhs. The expected life of mine estimated will be about 3 years.

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Name and Address of Applicant

P. A. SAID MUHAMMED

Managing PartnerM/s Korian GranitesPadippurakkattil

House, Mannur,Palakkad, Kerala.Mobile. No: 9446 944 948 / 9447 003 510.Site DetailsRe-Survey No. 201/1 in Keralassery Village, Ottappalam Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala for an extent of 0.5684 Ha.3

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DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT1Land cost a. Fair value of land b. Proposed Area TOTAL LAND COSTRs. 6,000 /-0.5684 ha (56.84 ares)Rs 3,41,040 /-2Plant & Machinery(hired)Rs 22,00,000/-

3Infrastructure Development (Office Room, Toilet, Workers Rest House, Drinking water)Rs 5,03,960 /-4Environment Monitoring a. Environment Monitoring (Core and Buffer Zone) - Air Quality, Water Quality, Noise and Ground VibrationRs. 30,000 /-

b. Air Pollution Control - Dust Collector, Water sprinkler, Polythene sheet

Rs. 70,000/-

c. Water Pollution Control - Garland Drains, Water storage Tank, Waste Tank, Check Dams, Silt traps

Rs. 1,00,000/-

d. Green Belt Development Including cost of afforestation - Saplings, Plant Guard including cost of Landscaping

Rs. 60,000/-

e. Solid Waste Management & Domestic Effluent management – Dumping Yard retaining wall, Sewage Treatment

Rs.1,00,000/-f. Quarry Approach Road - Construction and MaintenanceRs. 8,00,000/-g. Bio Diversity Assessment - Flora and FaunaRs. 25,000/-h. Fire Fighting Equipment’s - Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Detectors, Fire SuitRs. 1,00,000/-i. Occupational Health and Safety - Helmet, Mask, Hand Gloves, Mining Safety ShoesRs. 70,000 /-j. Reclamation/Rehabilitation of Mined out Area - Saplings ,Plant Guard including cost of LandscapingRs. 1,00,000 /-TOTAL COST OF EMPRs. 14,55,000 /-TOTAL PROJECT COSTRs. 45,00,000 /-

PROJECT COST

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INFRASTRUCTURES

DescriptionName & PlaceDistancePolice StationKongad Police Station12.2km

Fire StationPalakkad Fire Station30kmRailway StationMankara Station10.5kmHospitalPHC Mannur2kmSchoolGovt LP School, Mannur2.5kmMasjidMannur Juma Masjid3 kmTempleThimilayil Siva Temple, Vengassery2.5 km

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Mining Method

Open cast Mechanized

Machinery Proposed

Jack Hammer Drill, Excavator, Breaker and transportation using TippersSource of WaterWater from abandoned pit will be utilized for dust suppression and plantation. Drinking water will be made available from open well.Rock TypeMain rock type in the study area is charnockite. Highest Elevation65mLowest Elevation55mElevation Difference10m6

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SURVEY MAP WITHIN 200m RADIUS CERTIFIED BY VILLAGE OFFICER

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PROJECT AREA SUPERIMPOSED DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

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SATELLITE IMAGE SUPERIMPOSED WITH PROJECT BOUNDARY

Proposed application area

(0.5684 Ha )9

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NON CLUSTER CERTIFICATE

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DRAINAGE MAP

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SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

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Abandoned pits will be utilized for water storage during rainy season. This water will be utilized for dust suppression and plantation. It will also help in recharging the ground water. Finally the abandoned quarry will be utilized as a good water reservoir with its adjacent areas beautifully afforested with native trees. The outer boundaries will be properly fenced

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Drinking water will be made available from an

Open well.For Dust Suppression & PlantationFor Drinking PurposeWATER, SOURCE & CONSUMPTION14

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INDUSTRIAL CONSUMPTION

ABANDONED PIT DUST SUPPRESSION & PLANTATIONDOMESTIC CONSUMPTION 0.3 KLD 0.1 KLD

ACTIVITYTOTAL (in KLD)SOURCEDomestic Consumption 0.3open well Dust Suppression 0.6abandoned pit Green belt/Plantation0.6TOTAL1.5 1.2 KLD OPEN WELL DOMESTIC SEPTIC TANK SOAK PIT

WATER BALANCE CHART15

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GEOLOGY & RESERVE ESTIMATION

a. Regional Geology

b. Local Geology

The district can be broad divided into five geological terranes viz. i) lowland of charnockite country in the west; (ii) Migmatite Complex in the east, extending into adjacent Coimbatore district of Chennai; (iii) Khondalite Group, occurring as linear bodies in the northeastern hill region; (iv) Wynad Group, occurring as high hills in the north inAttapady area and (v) Peninsular Gneissic Complex (PGC) confined to the north of Bharathapuzha river. The local geology belongs to the regional geology. At places the charnockite is covered by some soil and top soil is very thin 1.0m. 16

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RESERVES ESTIMATION

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SECTIONBLOCKED RESERVE (MT)MINEABLE RESERVE (MT)

GEOLOGICAL RESERVE (MT)X1-X1’86121716193282X2-X2’59438806067499X3-X3’8868640741128909TOTAL23424555445289690

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SURFACE PLAN

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GEOLOGICAL PLAN

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GEOLOGICAL SECTION

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YEARWISE DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION

PLAN

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YEARWISE DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION SECTION

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CONCEPTUAL PLAN

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CONCEPTUAL SECTION

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ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

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ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE SITE

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FAUNA & FLORA assessment is conducted by Biodiversity Inventory Team, Malappuram.

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BIODIVERSITY ASSESSMENT SHOWING QUANTIFICATION SEPARATELY FOR THE CORE AND BUFFER AREAS

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MONITORING TEST RESULTS

Baseline Environmental Monitoring was carried out by

Environmental Engineering Laboratory,

(Approved by NABL and Kerala State Pollution Control Board) .Ambient air quality was monitored in the proposed the quarry area. Ambient noise levels was also monitored in the proposed the quarry area. Ground water samples were also collected. The samples were analyzed for Physico -Chemical and bacteriological parameters.All parameters (Air, Noise & Water) were observed and found to be within permissible limits.31

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AIR

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2.SOUND

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. MONITORING REPORT (OPEN

WELL)

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NONEL INITIATION FOR ECO- FRIENDLY BLASTING

Non- electric initiation system NONEL is a shock tube detonator designed to initiate explosions. Instead of electric wires, a hollow plastic tube delivers the firing impulse to the detonator, making it immune to most of the hazards associated with stray electric current

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ADVANTAGES1.Reduced Noise2.Fly rock and3.Vibration.4.It is very safe to use in rainy season because it is Non-Electric Detonator5.And it is ecofriendly method of blasting6.NONEL blasting method will also give good fragmentation.36

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ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Environment Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable development in the quarry area and buffer zone area. The proposed mitigating measures are required for meeting the prevailing statutory requirements of gaseous emissions, water discharge characteristics, noise levels etc for environmental management purpose in connection with the quarrying & quarrying related activities in the leasehold area. For attaining the desired objective of good environmental quality in the area, several management strategies in different phases are proposed and evaluated.Planned improvements including additional control measuresFugitive dust reduction on roads

Measures to alleviate problems affecting villages near Quarrying area.Planning for the progressive closure of the quarry38

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Anticipated Environmental Impact & Proposed Mitigating Measures

AIR QUALITY

MANAGEMENT Quarrying operations and associated activities is potentially air polluting and the major air pollutants are suspended air particulate matter. The air pollution problems are mainly due to fugitive dust emission.MITIGATING MEASURES Dust suppression systems (water spraying) would be adopted at mine working & loading points.Maintenance of haul roads, service roads from time to time and removal of the accumulated dust materials.

Drills shall be equipped with dust extractors to reduce dust generation.Wetting the face prior to blasting.The blasting shall be carried out during day hours, it shall be avoided during strong wind and temperature inversion condition.Excavation operations shall be suspended during very strong wind condition.Speed control on vehicle movement to limit speed.Air quality shall be regularly monitored both in the core zone and buffer zone.39

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HAULAGE

Regular water spraying on haulage roads during granite transportation by water sprinklers.Prevent spillage of materials on the paved surfaces during materials transportation.Granite building stone/aggregate carrying trucks will be effectively covered by tarpaulin to avoid escape of fines to the atmosphere.2. NOISE Anticipated ImpactNoise level increases in quarries due to excavation, drilling, blasting, handling & transportation of granite building stone and operation of processing equipment.MITIGATING MEASURES

Identification of mitigation measures for noise abatement including noise barriers for point sources and line sources are undertaken and measures to minimize the impact is proposed.Acoustic enclosures, hoods, laggings and screens shall be provided in noise generating areas to the extent possible so that the sound pressure levels in working areas are restricted below 80 db (A). This shall be regulated before engaging the equipment or purchase of the same.Provision of rotation of workers to minimize exposure time as well as provision of earmuffs to workers exposed to high noise areas is also envisaged. In addition to it, green belt development shall be undertaken around the lease area to minimize propagation of noise.Use of sharp drilling bits, delivery of compressed air at optimal pressure and proper maintenance of compressor, drilling machine, jackhammers and tipper trucks.

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Water

ConsumptionThe mining and associated activities many times use lot of water which likely to affect hydrological regime of the water. Lowering of water table may result in reduced ground water availability. The surface water/ground water inflow into the mine gets polluted when it comes in contact with mining related pollutants.The overall daily requirement of water for this mining project is just 1.5 KLD per day as givenbelow.Drinking and domestic AfforestationDust Suppression Total----0.3 KL/D0.6 KL/D (during non-raining days)0.6 KL/D (during non-raining days) 1.5 KL/D

No ground water is going to be encountered during the quarrying & there shall not be any discharge of water from quarrying to the adjacent area.

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MITIGATING MEASURES1.The

proposed mining operations are much above the ground water table. Therefore, these mining operations on hill top may not have any adverse impact on either the yield or movement of ground water.2.Garland drains will be constructed along the periphery of the quarry. The garland drain is routed through silt settling pit to remove suspended soils and the treated water and the surplus treated water shall be discharged to natural water course.3.Settling pits and drains shall be periodically de-silted.4.Providing sufficient gully checks and check dam to check any silt flowing along with the surface run-off in the valleys.4. LAND ENVIRONMENT The biggest impact of mining sector is on land. If the land use pattern in core area consist of forest/agriculture land the impact on biodiversity would be significant. Similarly if land is occupied by human habitation, their displacement would be a significant issue.

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All working places will have safe means of access, safe working platform and exit.

Personal protective equipment's like dust masks, ear plug/ear muff, helmet, safety shoes, safety goggles etc. will be provided to the workers.

Proper unit design and engineering controls will be maintained in order to protect workers, control of process and fugitive emissions.

Adequate arrangement of treated drinking water, rest shelters, etc will be done.Education & training will be provided to the workforce about facilities, protective equipment, risk associated, potential health effects, etc. Display board will be provided showing the hazards associated and recommended precautionary measures. The health of all employees will be monitored once in a year for early detection of any ailment due to exposure of dust, heat and noise435. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

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The

specific CER

activities is undertaken by the proponent in consultation with the stakeholders as stipulated in the OM No.22-65/2017- IA.III dated 30/09/2020 and OM No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated 20/10/2020 of the MoEF &CC, GOI.The estimated project cost is Rs. 45lakhs. The life of mine is three years and a total amount of Rs. 4 lakhs is proposed to be spend as CER. PROPOSALAMOUNTDevelopment and Maintenance of PHC, Mannur1,50,000/-Construction of toilet LP School, Mannur2,50,000/-TOTAL4,00,000/-

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SALIENT FEATURES OF THE ENVIRONMENT

MANAGEMENT PLAN

For analysing & monitoring environment balance, periodic monitoring of basic parameters such as air, water, noise and soil will be conducted engaging approved lab.Wet drilling methods will be adopted to control dust generation. Storm water channelization by way of garland drains and the storm water (over flow from the storm water tank) will be channelized to the own land and further to the drain along the access road.

De silting traps and sedimentation pond are proposed for de-contamination of storm water. Effective Blasting Design & Technology will be adopted to minimize noise and ground vibrations during blasting. Green Belt will be developed which will act as an acoustic barrier to minimize noise transmission.45

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7. Mining will be done only as per bench

system.8. An amount of about

Rs. 4,00,000 would be spent as per the need assessment carried out in the area to comply with the obligations under Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER). 46

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CONCLUSION

The project provides employment opportunities (direct & indirect) to the people of the surrounding area.

Will help in meeting the needs of the infrastructural developmental activities of the region. Contribute revenue to the government by way of royalty and GST.

Considering the above aspects, request Hon’ble SEAC to recommend Environmental Clearance for the Proposed Granite (Building Stone) Quarry.47THANK YOU