Chapter â 1 - Environment Clearance

Date: 30 /09/2015 To, The Member Secretary, SEIAA, Dept. of Ecology Environment & Forest 7th Floor, M.S. Building, Bangalore-560 001 Dear Sir, Sub: Submission of application for Environmental Clearance. With reference to the above subject I Sri. R.D.Rajanna, Partner of M/s Kushal Stone Crushers herewith submitting Form1, Pre-Feasibility report & EMP along with other relating documents as a prerequisite for Environmental Clearance. We would like to bring to your kind notice that our Quarry operation is of a Building Stone and we are having Lease No 608, extent of area being 2.0 Acre at Sy No 69 of Shivanahalli village, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore district, Karnataka. With Respect to our application we are also here with enclosing Demand Draft of Rs 10,000 from State Bank of Mysore, Baring number “228981” for your perusal. We request you to kindly consider the above details and process our Environmental Application and Issue Clearance Certificate. In anticipation of your favorably reply, we thank you and remain. Thanking You, Yours faithfully,

M/s Kushal Stone Crushers. Encl: a/a

Building Stone quarry by M/s Kushal Stone Crushers.

Form I

APPENDIX I (See paragraph – 6) FORM 1 (I) Serial Number 1 2 3

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Basic Information Item

Details

Name of the project/s

“Building Stone Quarry” of M/s Kushal Stone Crushers. S. No. in the schedule 1(a) Proposed The extent of the total Quarry Lease area (Q. L. No, capacity/area/length/tonnage to be 608) 2.0 acres (0.80 Ha) of Government Land. handled/command Max Peak Production 30,000 Tons area/lease/number of wells to be Details are furnished in the approved Quarrying Plan. drilled New/Expansion/Modernization Working Quarry Existing capacity / Area etc. Q. L. No, 608, Extent of Area : 2.0 Acres Category of Projects i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ ‘B’ Does it attract the general Yes , Interstate boundary ( Karnataka – Tamil Nadu) condition? If Yes, please specify at 6.0 Km (SE) Does it attract the specific No condition? If Yes, please specify B. P. No. Latitude Longitude A N 12° 43' 04.53” E 77° 34' 27.36" Location B N 12° 43' 06.62” E 77° 34' 27.93" C N 12° 43' 07.13” E 77° 34' 31.96" D N 12° 43' 04.17” E 77° 34' 31.41" Plot /Survey/ Khasra No. Sy No 69 Village Shivanahalli Village Tehsil Anekal Taluk District Bangalore State Karnataka Nearest railway station /Airport Bengaluru Railway Station is about 35.0 Kms from the along with distance in kms. Lease area. Kempegowda International AirPort at a distance of about 55 Kms

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Nearest Town City, District Headquarters along with distance in kms Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local Body (Complete Postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given) Name of the applicant Registered Address

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Address for correspondence

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Name Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Pin Code E-Mail Telephone No. Fax No. Details of alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet. Interlinked Projects Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted? If yes, date of Submission If no, reason Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under: If yes, details of the same and their status to be given. The Forest Conservation Act, 1980? The Wildlife protection Act, 1975? The C.R.Z Notification, 1991? Whether there is any Government Order / Policy relevant /relating to the site?


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Nearest Town Anekal, about 13 Kms & District Headquarters is Bangalore at a distance of about 35 Kms . Zilla Panchayath Bengaluru Rural District. K G Road, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560009. Ph: 080 2226 0796 R.D Rajanna No.165 Ragihalli Village, Jigani Hoble, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore urban District No.165 Ragihalli Village, Jigani Hoble, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore urban District R. D. Rajanna Partner 560083 [email protected] 9243409995 Nil Mining site is specific hence, no alternative Sites examined. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Not Applicable – the area does not fall under Forest or under CRZ and there is no nearby wild life sanctuary or other sensitive area.

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Forest land involved(hectares) No Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land, in which the project is proposed to be set up? Name of the Court There are no litigations/cases against the Project. Case No Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project

Capacity corresponding to sectorial activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing, mining lease area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral exploration, length for linear transport infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc., (II)

Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

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Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details there of (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1

Permanent or temporary change Yes in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan).

The Quarry operation now and during the tenure of the lease period involves change in land use/topography covering an extent of 2.0 Acres. The permanent/temporary change in land use or land cover for the ensuing Plan period is given in Quarrying Plan.(Copy enclosed)

1.2

Clearance of existing vegetation and buildings?

The Entire area is Government land and proposed working for Building Stone quarry. This is a quarry lease in rocky area and there is no vegetation or buildings required to be cleared for the project.


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1.3

Creation of new land uses?

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Yes

The quarry activities will result in change/creation of new land use. The waste lands in this part of the region will be judiciously & scientifically explored & systematically worked so as to create a good Quarry methodology for proper utilization of the stone deposits in view of Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession Rules & Granite. Conservation and Development Rules apart from proper reclamation of the subject area for creation of new land use to suit the local requirement i.e. Afforestation of the Quarry lease area in non-rocky parts, development of infrastructure, roads & pits for storage of Rainwater& rain water harvesting measures.

1.4

Pre-construction investigations Yes e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

The area has been studied for estimation of stone reserves by Geological Mapping. Accordingly, reserves have been calculated & Department of Mines & Geology has approved the Quarry Plan.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Since this is a working quarry, construction/erection of temporary structures for quarry office, rest shelter, first aid station, sanitation etc., are already there on the non-mineralized area.

1.6

Demolition works?

No

No demolition works are involved

1.7

Temporary sites used for No construction works or housing of construction workers?

No Housing facilities are required at the Quarry site premises.

1.8

Above ground buildings, No structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut

Not applicable


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Underground works including No mining or tunneling?

Not applicable

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

As the Quarry activities are on only a part of the lease area is exposed for Quarrying. The proposed reclamation program involves only afforestation works outside the lease area after obtaining necessary permissions (as the entire area is stone bearing/rocky) and other Environmental Protection measures like, Retaining walls, and toe drains etc., during the plan period.

1.11

Dredging?

No

Not Applicable

1.12

Offshore structures?

No

Not Applicable

1.13

Production and manufacturing Yes processes?

The Mining operation involves Drilling, loading and unloading. Method of Mining Semi-Mechanized With Drilling &Blasting.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or Yes materials?

The material is excavated and transported to the destination by trucks.

1.15

Facilities for treatment or Yes disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Since it is a building stone quarry solid waste is minimal. Topsoil is used for Afforestation purpose.

1.16

Facilities for long-term housing No of operational workers?

Not applicable–the workers are from the nearby villages/locality.

1.17

New road, rail or sea traffic No during construction or operation?

Existing road network is sufficient to meet the requirements of the quarry

1.18

New road, rail, air waterborne or No other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes

No new routes or alterations are required.


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and stations, ports, airports etc? 1.19

Closure or diversion of existing No transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

Not Applicable

1.20

New or diverted transmission No lines or pipelines?

Not Applicable

1.21

Impoundment, damming, No culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

No impoundment or realignment or other changes to the hydrogeology of watercourses is expected due to the quarrying activities.

1.22

Stream crossings?

No

Not Applicable

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water No form ground or surface waters?

Not Applicable

1.24

Changes in water bodies or the No land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

There are no surface water bodies or changes of land surface affecting drainage or run off in the area. The natural drainage system will be maintained by creation of garland drains and roadside drains.

1.25

Transport of personnel or Yes materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

No construction or decommissioning activities are involved. Transportation facilities are required only for Quarry staff consisting of 12 people. Skilled manual labor & staff are available locally from the nearby towns/villages for which the applicant has provided transport service.

1.26

Long-term dismantling, No decommissioning, or restoration works?

Not Applicable

1.27

Ongoing activity during No decommissioning which could have an impact on the

Not Applicable


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environment? 1.28

Influx of people to an area in Yes either temporarily or permanently?

Number of people working in the quarry area will be 12 members only; also sufficient skilled/ unskilled manpower is available locally.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Not Applicable

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic No diversity?

No loss of native species or genetic diversity is involved as there is no cutting of trees or forest growth or local flora & fauna is involved.

1.31

Any other actions?

Only Quarry & allied activities.

2.

No

No

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): Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

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Information/checklist confirmation

2.1

Land especially undeveloped or Yes agricultural land (ha)

The entire lease area is Government land with rocky Stony exposures.

2.2

Water (expected source competing users) unit: KLD

& Yes

About 3.5 KL/day of water is being utilized for domestic purposes, sprinkling for dust suppression, Afforestation etc. Bore well is the source of water used in the Quarry. No surface water sources are available in the Quarry lease area.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

The Quarry lease area consists of Building stone. Quarry has maximum peak production capacity of 30,000 TPA

2.4

Construction material – stone, Yes aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)


Yes/No

Sufficient construction material is locally available for construction of temporary structures of Office, Rest shelters etc.

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2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

No

Not Applicable

2.6

Energy including electricity and Yes fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)

No electricity is required as Quarry activities involve only excavation of stone & waste by manual labor and by deploying earth moving machinery. HSD required for machinery is available locally.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use No appropriate standard units)

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.

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Yes/No

Use of substances or materials, No which are hazardous (as per MSIHC Rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies)


Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Substances or materials which are hazardous to human health or the environment are not used in the Quarry. However, Quarry involves manual excavation & haulage activities, which results in a small percentage of change in the environmental parameters namely SPM, RPM, and SO2 & NOX. But the effect on flora & fauna is insignificant, as the subject area comprises of wastelands. There will not be much impact on the water supplies in the region as the water table will not be intercepted and also the Quarry activities do not use/generate any harmful chemicals that can pollute the water sources.

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3.2

Changes in occurrence of disease No or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

Environmental changes due to bad Quarry practices may result in damage to the ecology & also cause respiratory diseases due to inhalation of reparable dust emanating from drilling, vehicles & Loading/haulage machineries. No insect or water borne diseases is likely to occur as there are no liquid effluents or water Pollution due to the Quarry activities.

3.3

Affect the welfare of people e.g. No by changing living conditions?

There will not be any negative effect on the living conditions of people. It is actually expected to improve by way of socio-economic development of the region due to direct & indirect employment, community development program etc.

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people who No could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.,

There are no chances of vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, elderly people etc., as there are no habitations or townships near the Quarry site.

3.5

Any other causes

As described, the only causes or effect of the project due to the Quarry activities are dust related diseases to the people exposed for a longer period. This can be minimized by protective measures like suppression of the dust at the source, providing safety gloves, ear muffs, Nose masks, helmets, safety shoes etc.

No

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or (MT/month).


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Yes/No

4.1

Soil, overburden or mine wastes

Yes

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Other industrial process wastes Surplus product Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Construction or demolition wastes

No

4.3

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Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Solid waste is top soil & Intercalated waste Generated during Mining operation is Weathered Rock Consisting of soil. Not Applicable Not Applicable

No No No No

Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

No

Not Applicable

Redundant machinery or No equipment Contaminated soils or other No materials Agricultural wastes No Other solid wastes No

Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

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Emissions from combustion of Yes fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources.

The only source of emissions from combustion of fuels is from excavators, compressors & haulage vehicles i.e. Tractors/tippers. The emissions from the same are very minimum & hence insignificant to cause any adverse effects.

5.2

Emissions

Not applicable as no production process

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Yes/No

production No

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processes.

is involved at the quarry site.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling Yes including storage or transport.

The emissions due to handling or transport will be very minimum & negligible.

5.4

Emissions from construction No activities including plant and equipment

Not Applicable

5.5

Dust or odours from handling of Yes materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Generation of dust is expected from the loading & haulage operations within the core zone. The emission of dust levels is negligible due to the mechanized method of working.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of No waste

Not Applicable

5.7

Emissions from burning of waste in No open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)

Not Applicable

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

Not Applicable

No

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

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Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data

6.1

From operation of equipment Yes e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers

The noise generation at the Quarry site will be due to transportation vehicles, Jack hammer drilling and occasional mild blasting but the noise levels shall be within permissible limits.

6.2

From

Not Applicable

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processes 6.3

From construction or demolition

No

Not Applicable

6.4

From blasting or piling

Yes

Jackhammer drilling is required for breaking the rocks and, lifting is done by excavator. Hence do not cause any problem.

6.5

From construction operational traffic

or Yes

Operational traffic due to movement of tippers for transporting Stone/waste from excavation site to transportation sites and dump yards.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

No

Not Applicable

6.7

From any other sources

No

No other source of noise pollution exists.

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:

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Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

7.1

From handling, storage, use or No spillage of hazardous materials

Use of hazardous materials or its storage is not there.

7.2

From discharge of sewage or No other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

No effluents are generated; there is no sewage discharge or other effluents to water or land.

7.3

By deposition of pollutants Yes emitted to air into the land or into water

The pollutants emitted to air are mainly dust. There is no discharge of pollutants to water.

7.4

From any other sources

There is no contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the


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ground or into sewers, surface water or groundwater. 7.5

Is there a risk of long term No buildup of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

There is no risk of long-term buildup of pollutants in the environment as the mined out area will be backfilled or Scientifically rehabilitated and afforested by plantation.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment.

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8.3


Yes/No

From explosions, spillages, fires Yes etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances From any other causes Yes

Could the project be affected by No natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. Floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Jackhammer drilling is required for breaking the rocks and lifting is done by excavator. So, no storage of explosives. The other risks of accidents due to operation of the project are a) Loading operations at Quarry site b) Excavation works c) Movement of vehicles Not applicable – there is no possibility Of the project likely to be affected by natural disasters.

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.

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Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

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Lead to development of Yes supporting ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g. • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) •

Housing development

•

Extractive industries

•

Supply industries

•

Other

Yes

9.2

Lead to after-use of the site, Yes which could have an impact on the environment

9.3

Set a precedent for later No developments Have cumulative effects due to Yes proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

9.4


The Project will lead to supporting utilities like improvement in business opportunities in the locality by way of establishment of additional shops, workshops & garages, promotion of community developmental activities etc. Present infrastructure will meet the requirement of the project. The conditions of the roads in the buffer zone will likely have an impact due to the activity. There will not be any requirement of power supply to the Project site. Housing developmental activities in the locality will improve due to the project. The Quarry Project site will not have any major impact on the environment, as after use, the site will be suitably reclaimed as per the Quarry Plan. Afforestation of the site, backfilling of pits, rainwater harvesting & measures to improve the aesthetic environment are some of the positive impacts due to the project. Not Applicable There will be positive beneficial aspects by way of creating additional employment opportunities and payment of royalty, taxes and excise duty etc., to the state exchequer. It will also enhance living standards of the people. The negative aspects will increase in environmental degradation by way of marginal increase in dust levels in the proximity of the lease area. 14


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(III) Environmental Sensitivity Name/ Identity

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Areas

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Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for No their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary

None within 15 Kms

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Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or Yes other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

3

Areas used by protected, Yes important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

Gullatikaval Reserve Forest – 1.8 Kms(W) Karadikkal Reserve Forest – 1.8 Kms (S) Raghihalli Reserve Forest – 2.0 Kms (E) Madeshswara –4.5 Kms (SW)

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Inland, coastal, marine underground waters

Not Applicable

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State, National boundaries

No

Karnataka-Tamilnadu Interstate Boundary is 7.0Km (SW)

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Routes or facilities used by the No public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

Main Road connecting to Bangalore (Shivanahalli village - Jaipurdoddi village) at a distance of 400 mts (W) from the Lease area. Bangalore Railway Station –35.0 Kms (N) Kempegowda International Airport – 55.00 Km (NE).

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Defense installations

Not Applicable

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Densely populated or built-up Yes


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BillaganakuppeKere-3.5 Kms(S) Tatti Kere- 4.0 Kms (SE) Maningara Kere-4.0 Kms(sW) SubedaranaKare- 5.0 Kms (W)

Anekal - 13.00 Km(W)

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Areas occupied by sensitive Yes man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

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Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources No (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals)

The nearest post and telegraph office, hospital, schools, police station is situated in Anekal Town.

Not Applicable

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Areas already subjected to No pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

Not Applicable

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Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems(Earthquakes, No subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

Not Applicable


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I hereby undertake that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. Date: 30/09/2015 M/s Kushal Stone Crushers Place: Bangalore. Authorized Signatory


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Building Stone quarry by M/s Kushal stone Crushers

Pre-feasibility Report

CHAPTER 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1

About the Company

M/s Kushal Stone Crushers is a partnership firm having an office at No.165, Ragihalli Village, Jigani Hoble, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore urban District. M/s Kushal Stone Crusher is a partnership firm and having Vast Experience in quarry mining, Crushing & Trading of granite materials.

The Building stone quarry lease was originally granted

for quarrying of

Building(Granite) stone to Sri R. D. Suresh one of the partner of the above said firm in Sy no 69(Part) over an extent of 2.0 acres (0.80 Ha) at Shivanahallii Village,

Anekal Taluk

Bangalore urban District Karnataka State. Lease was granted By Department of Mines & Geology with effect from 18/03/2009 for a period of ten years and it is valid up to till 17/03/2019. Subsequently Lease was transferred to M/s Kushal Stone Crushers as per KMMCR Rule 19A, on 23/02/2015. Need of the Project The building stone produced from the quarry will be used for the purpose of construction of buildings, roads and railway tracks etc. The quality parameters for supply of the mineral will be as per the requirements of the construction agencies. The occupation of the local villagers of the area is mainly agriculture. The quarrying activity in this belt will benefit to the local people both directly and indirectly. The direct beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the quarry as skilled and un-skilled workers. The indirect beneficiaries will be those who open small business to sell goods required by the residents whose “Per Capita” income will be enhanced by the mining activity and thereby their purchasing power. In the long run a lot of social goods are expected in the comparatively backwards area when the inhabitant will be sent their children to school.

Employment Potential Taking 25 working days in a month, totally there will be 300 working days in a year. About 12 numbers of employees have been hired, based on the demand from the purchasers, labor force will be increased. The minimum expected labor requirement is furnished below.


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Skilled

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Un skilled

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CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT 2.1 About Project Proponent M/s Kushal Stone Crushers is having an office No.165, Ragihalli Village, Jigani Hoble, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore urban District. M/s Kushal Stone Crushers is having Vast Experience in quarry Mining, Crushing & trading. The Building stone quarry lease was originally granted for quarrying of Building (Granite) stone to Sri R.D.Suresh one of the partner of the above said firm in Sy no 69(Part) over an extent of 2.0 acres (0.80 Ha) at Shivanahallii Village, Anekal Taluk Bangalore urban District Karnataka State. Lease was granted By Department of Mines & Geology with effect from 18/13/2009 for a period of ten years and it is valid up to till 17/03/2019. Subsequently Lease was transfered to M/s Kushal Stone Crushers as per KMMCR Rle19A, on 23/02/2015. 2.2 Identification of Project The project is located at Shivanahalli Village, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore District, Karnataka the Sy. No. being 69 over an area of 2.0 Acres. The land is Government Waste land and does not involve any forest land. The salient features of the project are given in below Table No1. Table No1: Salient features of the project Toposheet No.

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Site Location

Shivanahalli Village, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore District

Survey No.

69 (Q.L. No. 608)

State

Karnataka

Land Availability

2.0 Acres.(0.80Ha)

Altitude

Minimum Elevation of about 928 mts. R.L. and maximum elevation of about 938 meters


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Latitude

Longitude

A

N 12° 43' 04.53”

E 77° 34' 27.36"

B

N 12° 43' 06.62”

E 77° 34' 27.93"

C

N 12° 43' 07.13”

E 77° 34' 31.96"

D

N 12° 43' 04.17”

E 77° 34' 31.41"

Relative Humidity %

72 %

Temperature range

16 Deg. C. minimum during winter (November and December) & 35 Deg. C. maximum during peak summer (April and May)

Rain fall

700 - 800 mm average

Nearest Town

Anekal Town about 13 Kms (W) from the site

Nearest Airport

Kempegowda International Airport about 55 Kms (NE) from the site

Nearest Rail Heads

Bangalore Railway Station about 35 Kms (N) from the site

Nearest Highway

Main Road connecting to Bangalore (Shivanahalli village Jaipurdoddi village) at a distance of 400 mts (W)


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Bangalore district map showing Shivanahalli Building stone quarry Of M/S Kushal Stone Crusher.

Quarry Area

Fig 1: Location of the Project


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Fig 2: Location of the Project on Google earth

Fig 3: Photo Graph of Project Site Prepared By ULTRA-TECH Bengaluru.

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Nature and Size of the Project

Nature It is proposed to carryout Building Stone quarry operation with a proposed yearly production (Maximum) of 30,000 Tonnes. The Table below describes the year wise production plan of the proposed quarry operation. Size of operation The total quarry lease area is 2.0 Acres (0.80Ha) the quarry Lease is already obtained to operate Building Stone Quarry from Dept. of Mines &Geology. Vide Q.L.No 608. Table 2: Production Program For1st 5years Year

Bench No

ROM

Waste

Salable

Top Soil

1st Year 2015 – 16

935 &

8,500

425

8075

1250

930

12,420

621

11,799

20,920

1,046

19,874

1250

Total 2nd Year 2016 - 17

930

26,316

1,316

25,000

950

3rd Year 2017 - 18

930 &

19703

985

18,718

-

925

6614

331

6283

26,315

1,315

25,000

-

Total 4th year 2018 - 19

925

29,485

1,474

28,011

-

5th year 2019 - 20

920

31,578

1,578

30,000

-

1,34,614

6,729

1,27,885

2200

Total

Building Stone are naturally occurring as intrusions of igneous rocks such as gneiss. Petrologicaly, this gneiss Granite is White gray to dark gray in color and they have great demands. Of late, Building stones products like size stones, different size of jelly stones are very much required by construction Projects like Roads, bridges, Residential Apartments and railway tracks etc. Texture, Mineralogy and Colour Building stones (Granite) show a very wide textural and mineralogical range dependent on whether they are of igneous. Normally Building stones (Granite) are whitish gray to dark gray in colour and they are course grain to medium grain ingrain size. Prepared By ULTRA-TECH Bengaluru.

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Building Stone & its Importance Building Stones are quarried throughout the world in the form of huge blocks and then reduced into small blocks / slabs / fine pebbles (Jellies) to the required size of the client. These slabs are then carefully dressed by a specialist as per the requirement of client. Building Stone have different patterns or veining. Many stones rarely change in their tight quartz-like appearance, while others have veins that swirl and change irregularly. Small samples cannot give a good overall picture of a high-movement stone; it is wise to see the slab prior to the selection or fabrication. For many, the unique pattern is intriguing and adds to the beauty of the stone. 2.4 Demand Supply Gap The top five building stone producing and exporting countries are China, Italy, India, Iran and Spain, together accounting for 74% of world production. Our country has been progressing very fast requiring inter alia. Natural Stone plays a very important role in improving the economic condition of any country as it plays a crucial role in the construction activities and various building projects. Thus, the project will improve the economic condition of the country to a great extent. 2.6 Employment Generation due to the project It is proposed to deploy 12 members from nearby villages on a day-to day, taking 25 working days in a month with a total of 300 working days in a year. The minimum expected labor requirement is about 12 nos. The workers are from nearby village. The minimum expected labor requirement is furnished below.

Sl. No

Designation

No. of Employees

1

Highly skilled

2

2

Semi skilled

2

3

Skilled

3

4

Un skilled

5

Total Strength

12


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CHAPTER 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Location The project is located in Shivanahalli Village, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore District, Karnataka State being applied for quarry lease for an area of 2.0 Acres. The project site falls under Toposheet No. 57 –H/10. The Village Road connecting to Bangalore (Shivanahalli village Jaipurdoddi village) at a distance of 400 mts (W) from the Lease area. Anekal is the nearest town which is situated 13.0 kms (W) from the project site.

Geographical Co-ordinates of Boundary Pillars recorded using DATUM WSG 84 format are given below. B. P. No.

Latitude

Longitude

A

N 12° 43' 04.53”

E 77° 34' 27.36"

B

N 12° 43' 06.62”

E 77° 34' 27.93"

C

N 12° 43' 07.13”

E 77° 34' 31.96"

D

N 12° 43' 04.17”

E 77° 34' 31.41"

3.2 Alternative Sites No alternative sites are considered as the chosen site founds suitable in all the aspects.

3.3 Size of Operation The maximum production from the quarry is only 30,000 MT/year. Year

Bench No

ROM

Waste

Salable

Top Soil

1st Year 2015 – 16

935&

8,500

425

8075

1250

930

12,420

621

11,799

Total

20,920

1,046

19,874

1250

2nd Year 2016 - 17 930

26,316

1,316

25,000

950

3rd Year 2017 - 18

930 &

19703

985

18,718

-

925

6614

331

6283

26,315

1,315

25,000

Total


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4th year 2018 - 19

925

29,485

1,474

28,011

-

5th year 2019 - 20

920

31,578

1,578

30,000

-

1,34,614

6,729

1,27,885

2200

Total

3.4 Salient features of mining / quarrying The proposed method of mining will be semi mechanized open cast mining. For systemic working of open cast mines, the main development work will be the forming bench height of 5.0 m and width of 5.0 m. The mining will be done with the help of breaker cum excavator and secondary breaking shall be done by jack hammer, tractor mounted diesel driven compressors, tippers etc.

3.4.1 Equipments and Machineries The list of Equipments & Machineries using in the quarrying operation is given in Table 3.

Table No. 3: List of Equipment’s & Machineries Sr.

Equipment /

No. of

Engine

Bucket

No 1

Machinery Excavator/rock breaker Tippers Compressor Jackhammers drills Water tanker

units 1

HP 165

Capacity 0.92 M3

3 1 2 1

220 169

10 200 CFM

2 3 4 5

3000 liters

3.4.2 Quarry Operation Method 3.4.2.1 Method of Quarrying: Taking into consideration geological parameters of the ore body and the geo - technical field observations made there of it is opted to work by semi mechanical mode and the method is of by opencast with a bench system is adopted to work the deposit. The top of the bench having weathered trap and thin cap of soil cover removed ahead of massive trap rock is by using J C B /excavators the excavated material is used For Green belt formation in the project.


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It is only a medium scale stone quarrying. The quarrying is being done by semi mechanization mode. The benches height is kept 5.0 mts maximum and width 5.0 mts at ultimate stage by maintaining 650 degree as a pit slope. 3.4.2.2 Drilling & Blasting: Depending upon the requirement of Building stone material, drilling will be done by jack Hammer drill with 32 dia holes in multiple row. Spacing and burden will be 1.0 m and 0.75 m respectively, and depth of holes will be 2.0 m to 2.10 m, the 0.1 m is sub drilling to avoid toe formation at bottom of the benches.

3.4.2.3 Loading: Loading will be done by Manual or with help of Excavator or by JCB.

3.4.2.4 Transportation: Transportation will be done by using tractors/ tippers etc., the waste and the other over burden will be transported to the waste dumping yard by using tractors /Tippers.

3.4.2.5. Disposal of Waste a. Nature of Waste: As the proposed project is building stone quarry the mineral recovery is taken at 95 % and waste generated would be only 5%. The waste that is generated shall be used for making of Garland drains, a part of the material will be used as a road metal / building material as for leveling, paving and etc., by which avoiding the environmental damages. Since the waste material generated at this mine is very nominal the same will be side casted till it get disposed off. b. Selection of dumping site: Dumping yard has been selected in the corner within the Quarry Lease area. c. Maximum height and spread of the dumps: The maximum height of dumps will be 10 m allowing suitable slope depending on the quantity of the material dumped.


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Flow Chart showing Quarry Operation Quarrying Opencast Method

Drilling-32mm dia holes

Blasting CHARGER Size Reduction/Rock Breakers

Sale

3.4.3 Production and Dispatch Details Based on the study and survey carried out, the geological plan has been prepared along with the size, shape and location of the Reserves. The Reserves has been calculated for each quarry lease areas by using standard norms. The conventional methods the total section area in square meters with strike influence in meters and recovery factory (Quantity = Crosssection area x influence x recovery factor). This building stone material recovery is about 90% for proved zone. Summary of category-wise geological resources of granite gneiss/building stone are furnished in below table

Table 4: The details of geological reserves of each quarry leases are given below: Insitu reserves

Unit : tonnes

Category

ROM

Waste Rock

Salable reserves

Geological reserves

4,55.580

22,779

4,32,801

Mineable

proved

261300

13,065

2,48,235

Reserves

probable

137280

6,864

1,30,416

57,000

2850

54,150

Blocked reserves


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The development of quarrying is a regular process. Since deposit is having weathered rock cover and side burden it has to be removed fully. More over the deposit is having varying shades of Light gray colour and closely spread joints through out the formation, this needs to be dislodge, appropriate area in the form of trench to create production faces. The production and other details are given below Year 1st Year 2015 – 16

Bench No

ROM

Waste

Salable

Top Soil

935&

8,500

425

8075

1250

930

12,420

621

11,799

20,920

1,046

19,874

1250

Total 2nd Year 2016 - 17

930

26,316

1,316

25,000

950

3rd Year 2017 - 18

930 &

19703

985

18,718

-

925

6614

331

6283

26,315

1,315

25,000

-

Total 4th year 2018 - 19

925

29,485

1,474

28,011

-

5th year 2019 - 20

920

31,578

1,578

30,000

-

1,34,614

6,729

1,27,885

2200

Total

3.4.4 Use of Materials Mainly the materials generated in this quarry operation will be used for making building stone, road metal etc.

3.4.6 Disposal of Waste The waste rock is generated from quarrying is only incidental waste. Mainly consists of weathered rock which is non – toxic in nature. Area of dumping for the above said waste is lies on southeastern side of the quarry lease where the property belongs to lessee, entire surface rights of the said property vests with lessee. Dumping will be done in a phase wise manner. All the dumps during the course of quarrying shall be protected as mentioned below: 1. Toe wall shall be constructed all along the toe of the dumps. 2. Garland drains will be provided to arrest the surface runoff and wash off of the dump material. Prepared By ULTRA-TECH Bengaluru.

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3. Retention walls will be constructed to check washing of silt, with a dimension of Height 1.5 – 2.0 mts and a width of 1.5 mts. 4. Plantation will be carried out all along the toe of the dump. And tall growing species will planted, where it act as an acoustic barriers and also checks the dust araising from the dump. 5. In addition to above, if any additional protective measures are required, such as trenches, drains, rubble walls, embankment etc, the same will be constructed.

3.5 Source of Raw Material: Basically, the project is building stone quarry. No raw material is required to do so.

3.6 Utility Resources The major utility resources required for any quarrying project are as follows; 

Water Supply



Power Supply



Transportation Facilities



Other Facilities

3.6.1 Water Requirement Mainly

water

is

required

for

dust

suppression;

green

belt/afforestation

and

drinking/domestic purposes. 

Dust Suppression



Green Belt/Afforestation 1.5 KLD



Drinking/Domestic

1.5KLD

0.5KLD

Requirement of water for domestic purpose is about 45 lts per, capita. Total employment is 12 persons; hence water requirement is 540 lts per Day or to say 0.5 KLD .

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for the office and Canteen and rest room, the power is required. To meet this power supply is taken from the local electricity department. A portable Diesel Generator is kept as a stand by.

3.6.3 Transportation Facilities Existing approach road is sufficient for transportation of materials.

3.6.4 Other Facilities The other facilities required are very minimal, the rest shelter and first aid facilities etc., already exist at site.

3.7 Waste Generation The generation of the waste material is very less from the quarry and the same is utilized for making of Garland drains, a part of the material will be used as a road metal for approach roads & internal roads formation purpose.


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CHAPTER 4 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity The said quarry lease area falls under the Survey No 69 (Part) at Shivanahalli Village, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore urban district Karnataka State. The lease lies towards south of Shivanahalli village distance of 0.4 kms and north of JayapuraDoddi village at a distance of 1.2 Kms. Main Road connecting to Bangalore (Shivanahalli village - Jaipurdoddi village) at a distance of 400 mts (W) from the Lease area, the approachable road to the lease is a motorable road. Anekal is the taluk head quarter is located at a distance of 13 Kms and Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka, & District head quarter which is at a distance of 35.0 kms

4.2 Land Form, Land Use and Land ownership The Lease Area does not involve any forest, agriculture or grazing land. The land is Government waste land (Gomala) and at present, the land is not viable for agricultural purpose.

4.3 Topography The topography of the area is a hilly terrine striking in the direction of North to South and sloping towards South and South East Direction. Surface is seen by the exposure of Granite rock mass with boulders, and the same is depicted on geological plan. The area is situated at a minimum elevation of about 928 mts RL and max elevation of about 938 mts RL above MSL as per the Top sheet contour. The most of the area is covered by soil cap at the depth of about 0 .50 mtrs to 2.0 m below the soil cap the massive rock of Granite rock is seen up to the depth of 25 mts it is considered as a proved depth, below the proved depth to a depth of 5 mts considered as a probable depth. 4.4 Infrastructure


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Since the scale of operation is very small and total employment is only 12 employees hence infrastructure are not required minimums infrastructure like rest shatter, toilet are already provided at site.

However, there are important Social infrastructure available like the primary schools, Govt. Senior secondary schools, high schools, Primary health centers, Community Halls, Post Office, Bank, Cooperative societies are available in nearby Villages of the Village distance are given in Table 5:

Table 5: Nearby Villages and Distances Sl. No.

Village name

Distance

Direction

1

Ragihalli

2.2 kms

North

2

Shivanahallii

0.4 kms

North

3

Jayapuradoddi

1.2 Kms

South

4

Ujjalanappanadoddi

1.7 kms

West

5

Godurudoddi

1.5 kms

East

6

Kariyappanadoddi

1.0 kms

South-West


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CHAPTER 5 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Land Use Planning The quarry area is proposed to be worked by semi-mechanized method of working. The land use patterns for Q.L. No. 608 is given below Unit:in Ha Sr. No.

Description

As on date

Plan period

Lease period

0.210

0.540

0.540

1.

Area under Quarrying

2.

Over burden Dump

-

0.050

0.050

3.

Water Pond

-

-

-

4.

Top Soil Dump in Transit

-

0.010

-

5.

Roads ( part of quarry)

0.010

0.010

0.010

6.

Green belt

0.190

0.200

7.

Back filling

-

-

8.

Area for future use / undisturbed

0.580

9.

Total

0.800

-

0.800

0.800

5.2 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand The facilities required are very minimal, rest shelter and first aid facilities are already present in the quarry lease area.

5.3 Amenities / Facilities The facility required is very minimal; all the required facilities are available in the site itself.


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CHAPTER 6 INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area) The land is Government Waste land (Gomala) Land. The total area is 2.0 Acres Lease was granted By Department of Mines & Geology with effect from 18/03/2009 for a period of ten years, and valid up to 17/03/2019 .

6.2 Green Belt It is proposed to develop a green belt in portion of the non-mineralized area of 7.5 m buffer zone of the lease boundary. In addition the place around the haul road and backfilling area shall have plantation at the conceptual period. Every 1st 5 years it is proposed to carry out afforestation by planting 50 saplings per annum.

6.3 Connectivity Main Road connecting to Bangalore (Shivanahalli village - Jaipurdoddi village) at a distance of 400 mts (W), from the Lease area, the approachable road is a motorable road.

6.4 Water Management Water resources in this area are Ground water and rainwater. The area receives copious amount of rainfall 700 – 800 mm annually on an average. Hence the level of water table in the bore wells is shallow i. e about 100 – 150m depth during the summer and 80 – 100 m during monsoon from the general ground level.

Drinking water facility is being provided at site for the benefit of the employees.

There will not be any effect on ground water table since the operation is much above the ground water table. Also there will not be any wastewater generation from the activities.

6.5 Sewerage System


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Since there are no mine waters or ground waters, the proposal of pumping out or any sort of treatment and disposal of water from the quarry does not arise

6.6 Solid Waste Management Waste rock generated incidental to quarrying is being dumped inside the quarry lease and suitable garland drains will be provided so that there will not be any land pollution to the surrounding environment during rainy season.

6.7 Power Requirement & Supply / Source As the quarrying operation is considered, no power is required because quarrying operation is carried with the help of earth moving machineries which runs by HSD. However for the office, canteen and rest shelter the power is required. To meet this power supply is taken from the local electricity department. A portable Diesel Generator is kept as a stand by.

6.8 Environmental Considerations 6.8.1 Air pollution control The dust emissions from the quarrying operations are very minimal and hence air pollution from the project is negligible. However, the haulage roads are being controlled for fugitive emissions by dust suppressions by water tankers at regular intervals.

The generation of waste rock is in the form of powder, which are not air borne, hence the air pollution to the atmosphere is very remote. Further the loose soil is covered by stone waste; thereby the direct contact to the rain by these loose soils is also very remote. Therefore the soil run-off to the surrounding areas is unlikely.

6.8.2 Water Pollution Control There will not be any effect on ground water table since the operation is much above the ground water table. Also there will not be any wastewater generation from the activities.

6.8.3 Noise Pollution Control Quarrying operation involves drilling operation by jack hammer and compressor combination. Removal of overburden/top soil is through excavator and tipper combination. Prepared By ULTRA-TECH Bengaluru.

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Operation of Heavy Earth Moving Machineries (HEMMs) does generate noise pollution to some extent. All the employees exposed to critical operation like drilling operation, operation of excavators are being provided with personal protective equipments (PPEs) as occupational safety measures.

6.8.4 Waste Material Management The waste material generated from the quarry. Will be dumped in to the dump site directly by means of excavated and loaders. The drainage and retention wall will be proposed on the toe of the waste dump to cheek the solid run off in to the surrounding areas.

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CHAPTER 7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN

The quarry location is in the rocky terrain, the nearest village is Shivanahallii at a distance of 0.4 kms and the land is not viable for any agricultural purpose too and there are no inhabitants within the quarry lease and or nearby quarry. Therefore the project has not negatively affected nor displaced any persons since initiation and it is highly unlikely that it would affect any person negatively. Hence there is no rehabilitation and resettlements are required or proposed.


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CHAPTER 8 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1 Project Schedule Lease was granted By Department of Mines & Geology with effect from 18/13/2009 for a period of ten years, and it is valid up to 17/03/2019.

The quantity of the Geological reserves 4, 55,580 tonnes, only 3, 98,580 tonnes of reserves can be exploited / mineable, while the balance of 57,000 tonnes of reserves is getting blocked which cannot be mined due to the boundary and practical constraints. Hence for all practical purpose (for production and future planning) only Mineable reserves are considered. Thus the life of mine will be more than 15 years.

8.2 Cost Estimate Since requires earth moving machineries such as excavators, drilling machines with compressors, dumpers/tippers. Approximate cost towards the same would be about Rs. 40 Lakhs.

8.3

Economic viability of the project

There is good demand for building stone such as size stone, slabs, jelly and also good demand for road metal project will be viable.


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CHAPTER 9 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

9.1

Recommendations

The occupation of the local villages of the area is agricultural. The quarrying activities in this belt will benefit to the local people both directly and indirectly. The direct beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the mines as skilled and un-skilled workers. The indirect beneficiaries will be those who are open small business to sell goods required by the residents whose “Per Capita” income will be enhances by the quarrying activities and thereby their purchasing power. In the long run a lot of social goods are expected in the comparatively backwards area when the inhabitant will be sent their children to school. Quarrying activity improves the economics status of the people working in this project. Overall improvement will be expected in local area. Few labours will get employment and the State Government and Village Panchayath will get royalty due to quarrying activities. As the project proponents commit to protect Environment from pollution in various activity of the quarrying operation can be abated effectively.

Analysis of Proposal can be concluded as follows: 

There will be no environmental impact from the project since the scale of operation is very minimum.



There will be no major environmental impact due to proposed ornamental stone quarrying. This operation doesn’t need relocation of any habitats.



The project provides employment opportunities to the people of surrounding area, in turn helps in improving the economic status of the present population.



Also there are many similar quarry operations working in the vicinity.



Further, Consent for Establishment (CFE) from Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) is not required for the project.

Considering the above overwhelming aspects the project can be treated as “B2 Category” and requested to accord Environmental Clearance for this project.


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Environmental Management Plan

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Project Details M/s Kushal Stone Crushers is a partnership firm having an office at No.165, Ragihalli Village, Jigani Hoble, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore urban District. M/s Kushal Stone Crusher is a partnership firm and having Vast Experience in quarry Mining, Crushing & Trading of granite materials. The Building stone quarry lease was originally granted For quarrying of Building(Granite) stone to Sri R. D. Suresh one of the partner of the above said firm in Sy no 69(Part) over an extent of 2.0 acres (0.80 Ha) at Shivanahallii Village, Anekal Taluk Bangalore urban District Karnataka State. Lease was granted By Department of Mines & Geology with effect from 18/03/2009 for a period of ten years, and it is valid up to till 17/03/2019. Subsequently Lease was transferred to M/s Kushal Stone Crushers as per KMMCR Rle19A, on 23/02/2015.

Area Accessibility The said quarry lease area falls under the Survey No 69 (Part) at Shivanahalli Village, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore urban district Karnataka State. The lease lies towards south of Shivanahalli village distance of 0.4 kms and North of JayapuraDoddi village at a distance of 1.2 Kms. Main Road connecting to Bangalore (Shivanahalli village - Jaipurdoddi village) at a distance of 400 mts (W) from the Lease area, the approachable road to the lease is a motorable road. Study Objective 

This Environmental Management Plan report has been prepared for submission to State Level

Environmental

Appraisal

Committee/State

Level

Environmental

Impact

Assessment Authority constituted by MOEF for obtaining Environmental Clearance. 

The Environmental Management Plan report has been prepared for the documentation of environmental impact from the activity and significant measures to mitigate the impact.


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Need for the Project The building stone produced from the quarry will be used for the purpose of construction of buildings, roads and railway tracks etc. The quality parameters for supply of the mineral will be as per the requirements of the construction agencies.

The occupation of the local villagers of the area is mainly agricultural. The mining activity in this belt will benefit to the local people both directly and indirectly. The direct beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the quarry as skilled and un-skilled workers. The indirect beneficiaries will be those who open small business to sell goods required by the residents whose “Per Capita” income will be enhanced by the mining activity and thereby their purchasing power. In the long run a lot of social goods are expected in the comparatively backwards area when the inhabitant will be sent their children to school.

Building Stone is a variety of sandstone generally characterized by its hardness, dark color, and poorly sorted angular grains of quartz, feldspar, and small rock fragments or lithic fragments set in a compact, clay-fine matrix. It is a texturally immature sedimentary rock generally found in Paleozoic strata. The larger grains can be sand- to gravel-sized, and matrix materials generally constitute more than 15% of the rock by volume. Greywacke are mostly grey, brown, yellow or black, dull-colored sandy rocks, which may occur in thick or thin beds along with slates and limestone’s.

Topography The topography of the area is a small mound striking in the direction of North - South East and sloping towards West and North West direction. The area is situated at a minimum elevation of about 928 mts RL and maximum elevation of about 938 mts RL above MSL as per the topo sheet contour.

Geology and Exploration Regional Geology Large parts of Karnataka, and the Indian peninsula in general, are covered by ‘’Granites and Gneisses” of differing ages ranging from 3400 m.y to 2000 m.y years. In Karnataka geology Prepared By ULTRA-TECH Bengaluru.

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all the gneissic rocks as belonging to two distinct stratigraphic units, one older and the other younger .these gneiss are nomenclaed the term “peninsular Gneiss” first coned by W.F. Smeeth of the Mysore Geological Department the name is wildly used to represent the complex of gneisses and associated granitoids with their own set of pegmatits and aplites giving evidances of successive injections extending over a long and protracted period of plutonic activity. Basically this area belongs to peninsular gneissic complex. This gneiss complex is “A Complex of various granites.” It is the most extensive and widely distributed rock in the state and is used largely for building and ornamental purposes. This gneiss complex is intruded by dykes and sills.

Local Geology The applied area is a small mound striking in the direction of North - South East and sloping towards West and North West direction. The area comprises with sheet rock at a depth of about 2.0 mts below the surface level. The area is situated at a minimum elevation of about 928 mts R.L. and maximum elevation of 938 mts above the mean sea level.

Geographical Co-ordinates of Boundary Pillars recorded using DATUM WSG 84 format are given below: B. P. No.

Latitude

Longitude

A

N 12° 43' 04.53”

E 77° 34' 27.36"

B

N 12° 43' 06.62”

E 77° 34' 27.93"

C

N 12° 43' 07.13”

E 77° 34' 31.96"

D

N 12° 43' 04.17”

E 77° 34' 31.41"

Estimation of reserves in Quarry Lease Area i.

Proved Reserve:

The reserve has been estimated for the granitic genesis below the 2 mts depth of soil waste with waste boulders to a depth of about 20 mts from the surface level. The Mineral Recovery is taken at 95%, mineral reject is taken at 5% of insitu reserves. Prepared By ULTRA-TECH Bengaluru.

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ii.


Probable Reserve:

This reserve has been estimated to a depth of 10 mts below the proved formation depth in the same manner as stated above and Mineral Recovery is taken at 95% and mineral reject is taken at 5% of insitu reserves.

The details of geological reserves of each quarry leases are given below: Insitu reserves Category Geological reserves Mineable Reserves

Unit : tonnes ROM

proved

probable Blocked reserves

Category

ROM 4,32,801

4,55.580

22,779

261300 137280

13,065 6,864

2,48,235 1,30,416

57,000

2850

54,150

Year wise development for 1st five years: The quarrying is being done manually and semi mechanization (Open cast method). A tentative program for 5 years production is shown as follows; Qty: Tones Year 1st Year 2015 – 16

Bench No 935& 930

Total

ROM

Waste

Salable

Top Soil

8,500

425

8075

1250

12,420

621

11,799

20,920

1,046

19,874

1250

2nd Year 2016 - 17

930

26,316

1,316

25,000

950

3rd Year 2017 - 18

930 &

19703

985

18,718

-

6614

331

6283

26,315

1,315

25,000

-

925 Total 4th year 2018 - 19

925

29,485

1,474

28,011

-

5th year 2019 - 20

920

31,578

1,578

30,000

-

1,34,614

6,729

1,27,885

2200

Total


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Proposed method of quarrying Quarrying will be carried out by open cast method by Semi-Mechanized way. Taking into consideration geological parameters of the ore body and the geo - technical field observations made thereof it is opted to work by semi mechanical mode and the method is of by opencast with a bench system is adopted to work the deposit. The top of the bench having weathered trap and thin cap of soil cover removed ahead of massive trap rock is by using J C B /excavators the excavated material is used For Green belt formation in the project. It is only a medium scale ornamental stone quarrying. The quarrying is being done by semi mechanization mode. The benches height is kept 5.0 mts maximum and width 5.0 mts at ultimate stage by maintaining 650 degree as a pit slope.

Drilling & Blasting: Depending upon the requirement of Building stone material, drilling will be done by jack Hammer drill with 32 dia holes in multiple row. Spacing and burden will be 1.0 m and 0.75 m respectively, and depth of holes will be 2.0 m to 2.10 m, the 0.1m is sub drilling to avoid toe formation at bottom of the benches. Nitrate mixture types of explosives are used for blasting with 20 to 25 percent, proportion of primer/ booster cartridges and rest as column charge. About 2 to 3 kgs of explosives are loaded in 32 mm diameter holes. And powder factor ranging between 5 to 6 tons per kgs of explosives is achieved

Loading Equipment Loading will be done with the help of Excavator /JCB.

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The list of Equipments & Machineries using in the quarrying operation is given in Table 1.

Table No. 1: List of Equipment’s & Machineries Sr.

Equipment /

No. of

Engine

Bucket

No

Machinery

units

HP

Capacity

1

Excavator/rock

1

165

0.92 M3

breaker 2

Tippers

3

220

10

3

Compressor

1

169

200 CFM

4

Jackhammers

2

drills 5

Water tanker

1

3000 liters

Employment potential: Taking 25 working days in a month, totally there will be 300 working days in a year. About 12 numbers of employees have been hired, based on the demand from the purchasers, labor force will be increased. The minimum expected labor requirement is furnished below.

Sl. No

Designation

No. of Employees

1

Highly skilled

2

2

Semi skilled

2

3

Skilled

3

4

Un skilled

5

Total Strength

12


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CHAPTER 2 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT

Land Environnent

Land scope The quarry area has already been working. Since the deposit was a mound of hard rock, there is no soil cover is encountered, not much development work is needed. The area is covered by small bushes. Soil quality Analysis of the nearest village has been analyzed, and the quality of the soil is found to be good, results/ report of the same is enclosed in Annexure IV of the report. Ground water quality Sufficient potable water is available within 2 km of the quarry area from Bore wells to meet the requirement of the labors and machinery operations. Ground Water Analysis of the one of the nearest village Bore well have been analyzed and is found to be good as per the drinking water standards, results of the water analysis is enclosed as Annexure I of the report. Noise and vibrations

This area is free from noise other than quarry operational noise. There are no industries in the vicinity. Steps will be taken to minimize the noise to prevent noise pollution. Vibrations and noises are minor while quarrying as open cast mining is carried out for the project. However, Necessary steps will be taken to minimize noise and vibrations, Noise Level were monitored at the site at the time of site visit, results of noise quality at site is enclosed as Annexure II of the report.

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The air is clear as per to our reconnaissance survey as said in the previous paragraph there are no industries in the vicinity, air quality was also monitored to check the pollutants concentrations in the site area, results of which are enclosed as Annexure III of the report. (i)

Climatic conditions: There will be no direct impact on the climatic and atmospheric conditions as the area is to be operated by semi-mechanized way by using Drilling machine. The area has a tropical climate. The peak summer will be in the month of may. The highest temperature of 350 C was recorded in this area during the summer season and the lowest temperature of 160 was recorded in the winter season.

(ii)

Socio-Economic environment: The people of this area are farmers and agricultural laborers. They are engaged in cultivation. This quarry will provide employment to some extent to the local people, thus improving socioeconomic conditions.

iii) Storage and utilization of the top soil: Top soil cover will be removed ahead of Granite sheet rock is by using excavators/JCB the excavated top soil is stacked separately and same will be used for avenue plantation purpose.


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CHAPTER 3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Introduction Mineral deposits are exploited for the sustained development of the country. However, this economic activity is likely to cause some adverse impact on the environment and ecosystem of the area. Therefore, it is obligatory on the part of the lessee to implement suitable control measures to mitigate the adverse impact of the various quarrying operations. After analyzing and study of the quarry, it is found that the quarry activity certainly will have little effects on the different environmental parameters as is evidenced in the earlier chapter. It is possible to control the deterioration of environment due to quarry activity by adopting and monitoring few fixed practices as described in detail in this chapter.

Climate The proposed Quarry activities are not likely to contribute to any variation in the climate parameters of the region. The variations observed are on a regional scale and the control factors lie much beyond the small area considered for Quarrying. Hence, no management measures are needed and proposed.

Air Environment The sources of air pollution in the region will be due to quarrying and the related transportation activities. The meteorology of the area becomes an important parameter in environmental issues in the mining settlements. Suitable measures to protect the inhabitants and environment against the dust and fumes emanating from the activity are required to be taken care of. Dust generation from the drilling activity, which will be suppressed by frequent sprinkling of water. Vehicles will be maintained in good conditions and regular servicing will be undertaken in order to limit vehicular pollution. Dust released due to trippers, loaders, etc will be suppressed by sprinkling of water. Suitable local tree species will be planted around the lease area /vacant area

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The source of noise is from the drilling activity, transportation and also from mild blasting in order to attenuate the noise that is generated from the activity, Greenbelt will be developed around the project site as much as to possible extent to mitigate the noise, efforts shall be made at least 50-60 saplings planted every year. The quarrying operation will be restricted to only day time to attenuate noise; measures shall be taken up from the source point. Persons exposed to quarry operation are being provided personal protective equipment’s (PPE’s) as occupational Safety Measures, the heavy earth moving vehicles shall be maintained with proper lubrication, fitting of effective silencers and maintenance to reduce the noise.

Water Environment They’re very negligible amount of water pollution from the proposed quarry, as there is no surface water body within the lease area, and the quarry area is an outcrop the ground water level is much below the surface level. Hence there will not any seepage/cross contamination to the aquifer or the ground water.

However the domestic water requirement to the quarry workers will be met by nearby bore well. Dust suppression for the haulage roads is met through water tanker.

Storm Water Management The major problem encountered in open cast quarrying is the surface run-off carrying the fine silt. The problem is prevalent mostly in rainy season. The lease area is initiated by taking up of erection of retention walls along the dump toes & slopes, the control measures adopted for surface run-off is by providing garland drain around the quarry lease area, it will be further strengthened by providing check-dams across the drain/nallh outside the lease top prevent soil erosion, Periodic de-silting and clearing of trenches/drains will be under taken at the time of monsoon season.

Land Restoration/Reclamation Land restoration or reclamation of the area is very essential in quarry activity. Proper measures will be adopted during restoration will control most of the adverse environmental Prepared By ULTRA-TECH Bengaluru.

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impacts of Quarry and improve the aesthetic beauty of the area. Due to the Quarry, activities in this area the profile of the ground will change due to formation of pits. At the end of the Quarry operations, the deep pit after completion of quarrying which will be served as rainwater harvesting ponds, since it’s a building stone quarry the waste generation is minimal. Security fencing for executed area, compound wall of 1.50 mts height to prevent trespassing of the quarrying area.

Provision of Green Belt The major pollutant is generation of dust. This is an effective way to check pollutants and their dispersion into surrounding areas. The degree of pollution attenuation by a green belt depends on its height and width, foliage surface area and density. Greenbelt will be developed around the project site as much as to possible extent to mitigate the noise; efforts shall be made at least 50-60 saplings planted every year.

The main objective of green belt development is as follows: 1. Mitigation of impacts due to fugitive emissions caused by vehicles 2. Attenuation of noise levels 3. Ecological restoration 4. Creation of aesthetic environment

Control on Soil Erosion The only source of soil erosion is from the overburden. Since it’s a working quarry there is no overburden, the soil that was encountered at the time of commencement of the operation is completely utilized for the greenbelt development.

At the time of storm, the surface run-off carry the fine silt, for this issue the control measures adopted is by providing garland drain around the quarry lease area, it will be further strengthened by providing check-dams dams across the drain/nallh outside the lease top prevent soil erosion, Periodic de-silting and clearing of trenches/drains will be under taken at the time of monsoon season and hence there will not be any effect on soil erosion.


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Socio Economic Environment The project proponent will provide Medical facility to all the employees within quarry. Medical facility shall be extended to the nearby needy population around the project site. Quarrying activity will be carried out by employing people from nearby villages, due to this people are benefited by direct and indirect employment and also standard of living of the people will also improve. Quarrying activity contributes towards economic prosperity in getting jobs in the region. Quarrying activity will also improve the ancillary industries, business and market establishments. The State Government also will receive revenue in terms of royalty. Disaster Management Plan Disaster Management Plan is envisaged with a goal to prevent hazards and accidents at work places by careful design, operation, maintenance and inspection of the Quarrying machineries & equipments. All the quarry activities will be in accordance with the approved Quarrying plan and directives of Directorate General of Mines Safety. All the eligible employees will be sent to refresher courses from time to time on safety issues. The control measures will be adopted to take care of hazards/disasters that may occur during quarry operation. 

Safety awareness through competitions, posters & organizing safety will be made available to workers every month who are working in the quarry.

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Firefighting & first aid provisions if in case fire accidents occur are provided in quarry lease area.

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All safety appliances will be made available to all the staff who is working at the quarry.

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Proper maintenance of haulage roads, quarrying equipment’s and, Vehicles in good conditions with regular servicing will be undertaken at time to time.

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The explosive will be handled as per the provision of Indian explosive Act for the procurement and transportation.


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Adequate precautions are laid down with regulations under the surveillance of DGMS person before blasting operations are conducted.

Occupational Health and Safety  First aid box shall be stored in one of the temporary shed inside the Quarry lease area  Regular health checkup by professional medical practitioners (once in a year) shall be arranged for the workers who are working in the Quarry area. Conclusions This investigation has been taken up to assess the quality and quantity of Building Stone available in the area granted. The quarrying activities so far made reveals that the material is good in quality and has good demand in local market. This quarry works is far away from the neighboring villages and not have any effect on the local environment.

Suggestions/Recommendations The Building stone is very hard, compact and massive in nature. It is fine to medium grained. The material is having good market both locally and interstate, it is recommended to develop the quarry systematically by using modern methods and machinery. This quarry will improve the status of the local people by providing them a better living.

Even though there is no perceptible impact from the quarry activity on the environment of the region, it is imperative that mitigative measures have got to be implemented on full scale for creating environmental balance and intern maintain the ecology of the region. The following suggestions/recommendations merit due consideration in this regard. 

As no control over wind can be exercised, the frequency of the dust suppression measures like constant watering of the haul roads shall be practiced.

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Afforestation is practiced in the lease area and will continue to carry out so that it will stop the spread of dust particles and air borne pollutants and also enhances the green canopy around the lease area.

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After an in depth study of the Environmental Management Plan, the project proponent has made estimates of expenditure on annual basis for the implementation of different environmental protection program as stated below. As long as the activity is a smaller scale the jobs are combined and assigned to lesser number of people. It may be tailored according to further needs. Sl. No

Activity

Quantity

Initial cost in Rupees

Recurring Cost/ Yr in Rupees

1

Afforestation work

50-60 Saplings

--

30,000

2

Compound wall

370 m x 0.20 m x 1.5 m = 110 m3 (Rs 3000/ m3)

3,33,000

--

3

Peripheral Garland Drain

370 m (Rs 100/ m3)

37,000

--

4

Gully Plugs

2 nos ( each Rs 20,000)

40,000

--

5

Dust Suppression, Green belt and Drinking

3 KLD (Rs 500/ KLD)

--

4,50,000

6

Environmental Monitoring

Yearly

--

40,000

7

Medical Aid facility

Yearly

--

30,000

8

Retention wall

80 m( Rs 100/ m)

8,000

9

CSR Program

Yearly

--

1,00,000

4,18,000

6,50,000

Total


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Annexure I

Annexure II

Annexure III

Annexure IV

Chapter â 1 - Environment Clearance

Chapter â 1 - Environment Clearance

Chapter â 1 - Environment Clearance

Chapter â 1 - Environment Clearance