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1 & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Of MINING OF COLOUR GRANITE HA SY.NO: 61/4A & 4B, POLAVARAM VILLAGE, SANKAVARAM MANDAL, EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH By M/s. SILICON ROCS, MANAGING PARTNER: SMT. M. MADHU PRIYA, D.NO /F, BOJJAVARI THOTA, PITAPURAM (V & M), EAST GODAVARI (D), ANDHRA PRADESH

2 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Granite Mining project of M/s. Silicon Rocs 1.983Ha is located at Sy.No: 61/4, Polavaram Village, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. The Principle Mine Lease was granted on the name of M/s. Silicon Rocs vide Director Mines & Geology, Notice No: 11411/R1.3/2015, Dated for a period of 20 Years. The Mining plan has been approved by Deputy Director Mines & Geology, Kakinada, vide Lr. No: 2258/MP-RJY/2015, Dated S.No Particulars TABLE-1: SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT SITE Details 1. Name of the Project M/s. Silicon Rocs 2. Nature Colour Granite Mining Size of the Project Ha Type of Land Patta Land 3. Location Details Survey No 61/4 Village Polavaram Mandal Sankavaram District East Godavari State Andhra Pradesh Latitude & Longitude 1) N E 2) N E 3) N E 4) N E Toposheet No 65 K/7 4 Govt. Orders Mine Lease Order DMG Notice No: 11411/R1.3/2015, Dated Mine Plan Approval Letter No: 2258/MP-RJY/2015, Dated

3 5 Environmental Setting Nearest Village Nearest Town Nearest Railway Station Nearest Airport Inter State Boundary Water Bodies Forests Historical /Important Places Ecologically Sensitive Areas 6 Project Requirements Water Requirement Power Requirement Man Power Requirement Polavaram 0.3 Km (NE) Sankavaram 16.0 Km (SW) Annavaram 20.5 Km (SSE) Rajahmundry Airport 60Kms (SW) None None Sarlanka RF Kms (N) Uligogula RF Kms (W) Pedda Garrangi RF Kms (NNW) Santapaidipala RF Kms (E) Anantaram RF Kms (SE) Bavuruvaka RF Kms (S) Raghavapatnam RF Kms (ENE) Chikilinta RF Kms (WNW) Vatangi RF Kms (N) None None 4.2 KLD 80 KVA D.G. Set 34 No s 7 Mining Method Open Cast Semi Mechanized 8 Project Cost 80 Lakhs 9 EMP Budget Rs Lakhs (Capital Cost) Rs Lakhs (Recurring Cost) 10 Present Proposal New Mine and Applied for EC 11 Appraisal Category B2 category 2

4 2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT: Project Details: The Granite Mining project of M/s. Silicon Rocs 1.983Ha is located at Sy.No: 61/4, Polavaram Village, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. Project Proponent: Smt. Madhu Priya is the Managing Partner and having their registered office at D.No /F, Bojjavari Thota, Pitapuram, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROJECT: As per EIA Notification dated 14 th Sep, 2006 and as amended till date, the project falls under, Category B2, which requires obtaining Environmental Clearance from SEIAA, Andhra Pradesh, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India. The method of mining will be open cast semi mechanized method by forming of proper benches. The mining of Granite production will be approximately 4,400 m 3 /Annum. The lease area is Ha. Total minable reserves available is 1,84,610 m 3. OB / Waste generated entire lease period will be 2,94,740 m 3. The Granite will be transported through trucks. 3

5 2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY/ REGION: Rapid industrialization and growth in infrastructure has made global as well as domestic demand for Granite. So number of Granite manufacturing quarries & industries are coming up in this sector. Granite is the chief material in this sector, for the export industries like monuments, flooring slabs, Kitchen articles, sculptures & export. The size & quality parameters for supply of the mineral will be as per the requirements of the user industry. The mining and associated activities in the mineral rich areas increase the gain s in gross domestic product (Gross Domestic Product). Total of 34 people will be employed for the mining activity. It will create ample opportunity for employment to local population. For the mineral production applicant will pay royalty, direct and indirect taxes will also paid and it will also contributing to the regional revenue. The proposed Granite mining project will cater the need of requirement for individual and market. Besides this, the project will prove beneficial in terms of socio economic development. 2.4 DEMAND SUPPLY GAP: Granite is a constituent for infrastructural development projects like buildings and constructions. It has high demand in region due to increase in industrial and other infrastructural activities. 2.5 IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION: The excavated granite will be dispatched to the block cutting industries located in the state and at different parts in the country. There will be indigenous inputs in the entire mining activity. The Granite is used in various Construction and Architectural uses as well as making decorative items, which also have export market. 4

6 2.6 EXPORT POSSIBILITY: Granite produced from the mine will fulfill the needs of the region and surplus if any, will be considered for export. 2.7 DOMESTIC/ EXPORT MARKETS: Domestic Market The mineral is used in Tiles flooring, column making, graveyard, pre fabrication unit, statue making and in small usages like monument of table top, name plate, vases, candle holder etc. Export Market The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for real state, decorative accessories etc. 2.8 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION: The total number of man power is required for the mining activity is 34 people. Skilled labour will operate the technical jobs and unskilled will do the other jobs. Following personnel are employed at the mine site. Designation No. of Persons Mines Manager 1 Mine Surveyor 1 Mine Foreman 1 Mine Mate 1 Mechanical Engineer 1 Electrical Supervisor 1 Electrician 1 Mechanics 3 Operators 9 Fitters & Helpers 15 Total 34 5

7 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project activity is Granite mining. In India, the number of operating opencast mines is steadily increasing as compared to underground mines. It is due to low gestation period, higher productivity, and quick rate of investment. On the contrary, opencast mining attracts environmental concerns such as solid waste management, land degradation and socio-economical problems. Most of the adverse impacts of mines are amenable to technological control by providing necessary preventive and control measures and finally through effective environmental management of the operating mines. Environment Clearance is required for project from State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority/State Expert Appraisal Committee as per MoEF, EIA notification 2006 & Its Amendments thereof. 3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INDEPENDENT PROJECTS, IF ANY; The mining of Granite is carried out by open-cast semi-mechanized method. This is an independent project. No interlinked project is proposed. 3.2 LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, AND PROJECT BOUNDARY & PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES; The Granite Mining project of M/s. Silicon Rocs 1.983Ha at Sy.No: 61/4, Polavaram Village, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. Top sheet No: 65 K/7 Geographical Coordinates: Latitude Longitude N E The Location Map, Topographical Map, Site Photographs & Mine Layout Sketch is provided at Figure No: 3.1 & Figure No:

8 FIGURE 3.1 PROJECT LOCATION MAP M/s. Silicon Rocs. 7

9 FIGURE 3.2 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP 8

10 FIGURE 3.3 PROJECT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS 9

11 FIGURE 3.4 PROJECT SITE LAYOUT 10

12 3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN INTO SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED: No alternative site has been taken into consideration as the mineral (Granite) is available at this site. 3.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION: Mine area for the Proposed Granite Mine is Ha and proposed production Capacity is 4,400 m 3 /Annum. 3.5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM / FLOW CHART SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT, COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT ETC. SHOULD BE GIVEN). Details regarding topography geology, mineable reserves, and production details, Method of mining and extent of mechanization are given below; Topography: Topographically the subject area is a plane land and small elongated outcrops of Granatic terrains occurred here and there Regional Geology: The Regional Geology around the lease area covered by toposheet no 65 K/7 consists of charnokites and migmatites group of rocks of Eastern ghats mobile belt of Archean age. The subject area consists of Migmatite rocks Local Geology: The accessory minerals are fine to medium in grain and formed around the elongated feldspar crystals due to that in hand specimen and migmatite rock is looking attractive in nature. The rocks can be useful for cutting and polishing purposes as colour granite. 11

13 3.5.4 Geological Reserves: Geological traverses in the quarry and the study of exposures in the quarry facilitated to access the shape and size of the deposit in the area. It is a plain terrain sheet rock deposit exposed up to ground level. The surface of sheet rock is wavy and gradually undulated. The exposed granite deposit is found to be irregular in shape, the volume of the deposit is computed by cross sectional area method by multiplying the cross sectional area with Proved 20m, Probable 20m and Possible 20m depth from the top RL. Sections Sectional Sectional Volume Area (M 2 ) Influence (M) (M 3 ) 23% (M 3 ) A-A1 10, ,16,500 72,795 B-B1 9, ,98,650 68,690 C-C1 6, ,87,500 43,125 Total 8,02,650 1,84,610 Total Geological Reserves = 8,02,650 m 3. Extraction of Market Grade 23% Recovery = 1,84,610 m Life of the Mine: Total Mineable Reserves Production per Year = /4400 = 42 Years Method of Mining: The colour granite in the quarry lease applied area is exposed on the surface with boulders. Hence, it is proposed to mine the boulders sheet by open cast, semi mechanized methods, by developing the branches of 6m height in 2 phases of 3m each. Wire saw cutting will deployed based on the favorable conditions. The development of benches in the sheet rock will be 60 0 safety slopes. 12

14 The separation of blocks from the mother rock will be carried out by drilling, wedge cutting, blasting, excavation will be done by the machinery. The secondary splitting, dressing of blocks will be done manually. Therefore mining operations are to be carried out in this area in 2 stages. 1. Development 2. Production. Stage 1 The removal of weathered and under sized boulders will be cleared in the quarry lease applied area for the next five years by using excavator. Rock Splitting/Wedging: Thus 20 x 20 to 40 x 20 to 40 mass will be separated from mother rock. Then horizontal holes will be drilled at the bottom of the bench, by wedging or blasting with water cartridges and cardex fuse, bottom separation will be achieved. Splitting the mass: For splitting the mass from mother rock the line drilling and wedging method is in use; with jack hammers and this waste will be dumped yard using tipper. Stage 2 After removal of weathered and under sized boulders. The large boulders will be subjected to splitting into required sizes of blocks by using Jack Hammers by drilling series of deep holes at right angles at regular intervals, later by inserting feather and wedges in these holes and hammering with sledge hammer will release the blocks. The burner cutters will be deployed for shaping the boulders. The boulders will be splitted to the required sizes with drilling and if required by using chemical compound at the source only. The boulders separated will be brought to the dressing yard for dressing. If the boulders which fit into the required market grade size will be transformed into cuboids. 13

15 Secondary Splitting: After separation from the mother rock it is properly checked by washing with water to identify defects and cracks. Based on this observation, the size is decided and the blocks are marked and separated by drilling and wedging. The separated pieces will be examined for defects and lines, then the block or blocks are marked in clear area and holes are drilled along the line of marking with the help of feathers and wedges the waste portions are separated forming a rectangular blocks. Any bulges will be removed by drilling and wedging making it perfect blocks. A perfect block is that all the sides shall make with each other Dressing: After primary separation the rock mass will be carefully examined to avoid hair line cracks, mineral segregations and veins etc., The dressing of the rough blocks will be made by chipping the edges and geometrically equating the edges of the block at the dressing yard. The rough blocks obtained after primary cut it will be dressed for obtained good geometric shape of granite Extent of Mechanization: The machinery requirement is mainly for drilling and transporting the materials. The details of required machinery are presented in Table 3.2. TABLE 3.2: MACHINERY REQUIREMENTS S.No. Description Number(s) 1. Excavator 1 2. Tipper 2 3. Compressor 1 4. Jack Hammers 3 14

16 3.5.8 Year wise Production Details: The year wise production proposed is shown in the following table Year TABLE 3.3: YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS Working area Bench Height (m) Volume (m 3 ) Production (m 3 ) 1 st ( ) 2 nd ( ) 3 rd ( ) 4 th ( ) 5 th ( ) Total Average Loading & Transport: Blocks from mother rock separated by excavator and the slope of the ramp is gentle the rough block will be brought to the dressing yard by excavator/tipper. Here after the dressing the blocks will be transported to destination by Trucks Waste Generation & Disposal: It is estimated that in the five years a total of 73,689 m 3 of waste is expected to be generated with an average of 14,737m 3 per annum. The waste generated will be dumped towards SE side of the lease area in an area of 2000m 2. The year wise waste generation in next 5 years as follows 15

17 TABLE 3.3: YEAR WISE WASTE GENERATION Year Granite Waste (Cum) I 12,012 II 15,246 III 15,708 IV 15,939 V 14,784 Total 73,689 Average 14, RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE, MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCTS, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT No raw material will be required. The final product will be sent to consumer industries based on their demand. The mode of transportation of raw material will be by road. Trucks will be used for transportation to the end users. 3.7 RESOURCES OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE PROJECT, IF ANY, SHOULD BE BRIEFLY OUTLINED Mineral will be utilized and sent for use to different end users. Some of the rejects/ waste will be used for the maintenance of roads. 3.8 AVAILABILITY OF WATER ITS SOURCE, ENERGY /POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE; Water Requirement: The daily water requirement will be 4.2 KLD, which will be sourced from outside Tankers REQUIREMENT KLD Dust suppression on haul roads 1.6 Green belt 0.9 Domestic Activities 1.5 Others 0.2 Total water required

18 Power Requirement: There will not be any requirement of power supply for the proposed project activity. The Quarry activities are envisaged to be carried out only during day time by manually and Semi mechanized method. All the equipment shall be operated with diesel as motive power. One D.G set of 80 KVA is proposed for back-up power and other requirements. 3.9 QUANTITY OF WASTE TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT/DISPOSAL: About 14,737 m 3 of waste in every year and about 73,689 m 3 of waste in first plan period and about 2,94,740 m 3 of waste in an entire lease period of the mine will be generated. The waste generated will be dumped towards SE side of the lease area in an area of 2000m 2. No liquid effluent will be generated at the mine site. The domestic wastewater of 4.2 KLD generated will be sent to septic tanks followed by soak pits. 4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 CONNECTIVITY (Mine Site) MODE Nearest Railway Station Nearest Airport Nearest Highway Nearest Seaport DESCRIPTION Annavaram Kms (SSE) Rajahmundry Airport 60Kms (SW) NH Kms (S) Kakinada Port 50.0 Kms (S) 4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP Land Form: The lease area is covered in the Survey of India Topo Sheet No: 65 K/7 and is a barren mound. 17

19 4.2.2 Land Use: The sanctioned lease area is a Patta Land, Ha and being not to put any other use Land Ownership: The sanctioned lease area is Patta Land, Ha. 4.3 TOPOGRAPHY: Topographically the subject area is a plane land and small elongated outcrops of Granatic terrains occurred here and there. 4.4 EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN (AGRICULTURE, NON-AGRICULTURE, FOREST, WATER BODIES (INCLUDING AREA UNDER CRZ)), SHORTEST DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO PERIPHERY OF THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER BODIES (DISTANCE FROM THE HFL OF THE RIVER), CRZ. IN CASE OF NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREA, A COPY OF THE GAZETTE NOTIFICATION SHOULD BE GIVEN. The existing land use is Patta land and being not to put any other use S.NO PARTICULARS DETAILS 1. Archeological Important Places None 2. Ecological Sensitive areas None (National park, Wild Life Sanctuary & Biosphere Reserve etc.) 3. Reserved Forests Sarlanka RF Kms (N) Uligogula RF Kms (W) Pedda Garrangi RF Kms (NNW) Santapaidipala RF Kms (E) Anantaram RF Kms (SE) Bavuruvaka RF Kms (S) Raghavapatnam RF Kms (ENE) Chikilinta RF Kms (WNW) Vatangi RF Kms (N) 4. River/Water Bodies None 18

20 4.5 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE: There are no buildings & structures within the mine lease area except some vegetations existing in the lease area which will be cleared when required. Basic Amenities: A) Communication & Post-Office:- The Nearest Post & Telegraph Office is at Sankavaram 16.0 Km (SW) B) Government & Private Schools: - Sankavaram 16.0 Km (SW) C) Nearest Hospital: - Sankavaram 16.0 Km (SW) D) Nearest Dispensary is at Sankavaram 16.0 Km (SW) 4.7 CLIMATIC DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES: S.NO PARTICULARS DETAILS 1. Minimum Temp 18 C 2. Maximum Temp 38 C 3. Average Annual Rainfall 1100 mm 4.8 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE: Particulars Name Distance with Direction Nearest Habitation Polavaram 0.3 Kms (NE) Nearest Town Sankavaram 16.0 Km (SW) District Headquarter Rajahmundry 60.0 km (SW) Nearest Railway station Annavaram 20.5 kms (SSE) Nearest Airport Rajahmundry 60.0 Kms (SW) Nearest Port Kakinada 50.0 kms (E) Nearest High way NH kms (S) NearestDispensary&Govt. Hospital Sankavaram 16.0 Km (SW) Education Facilities Sankavaram 16.0 Km (SW) 19

21 5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION ETC.) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING/ DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION The project activity is mining of Granite, which will be done by opencast semi mechanized method by forming benches. The ultimate pit limit is marked as shown on the Geological Plan & Sections. Conceptual plan period production & development details as furnished in the Conceptual Mine Plan. Dumping will be done at designated area within the lease area. At the end of the Conceptual Period complete dumps will be afforested and wherever possible and along road sides greenbelt development will be carried out. Safety bunds, fencing & retaining walls shall be constructed as per the directions and guidelines of Directorate General of Mines Safety. 5.2 POPULATION PROJECTION: The man power of mines includes Mines manager, Engineer, Geologist, skilled and unskilled Labours and medical officers etc. As for the Socio-Economic is concerned from the quarry activity nearby villagers shall get direct employment for about 34 persons. The proposed Quarry activities also shall bring the positive change in the villages. 5.3 LAND USE PLANNING (BREAKUP ALONG WITH GREEN BELT ETC.) Greenbelt will be developed in an area of 0.44 Hectares in lease period. Plantation will be done along the Buffer zone of the Lease area and Waste dumps. Plant species like Pongamia & Neem will be used to develop green belt. About 10 Saplings will be planted along both sides of the Haul road of 50mts length at 5 mts spacing 20

22 5.4 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL): The existing road network will be sufficient to meet the proposed production capacity. However, required infrastructure for transport within the leasehold area will be further strengthened and improved. No new routes or alternations are required in this regards. 5.5 AMENITIES/FACILITIES It is proposed to provide the site services like Mines office and other statutory constructions like Rest Shelter, First Aid, Work shed and Drinking water as required near the QL. Manager s Room 6m x 6m x 3m with ACC roof Rest Room 6m x 6m x 3m with ACC roof Toilets 2m x 1.5m x 3m First Aid Provision is made in the Manager s Room Drinking water Provision is made in the Rest Room 6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE: 6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA- MINE LEASE AREA) The total mine lease area is Hectares. Mines office and other statutory constructions like rest shelter, first aid, work shed are available at the site and the same will be utilized for future. 6.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA) As the local person will be given preference for employment, hence no residential area/ housing is proposed. 21

23 6.3 GREEN BELT: Greenbelt will be developed in an area of 0.44 Hectares in lease period. Plantation will be done along the Buffer zone of the Lease area and Waste dumps. Plant species like Pongamia & Neem will be used to develop green belt. About 10 Saplings will be planted along both sides of the Haul road of 50mts length at 5 mts spacing Year Name of Plant No. of Area Spacing Area in Plants Ha 1st Year Pongamia & Neem m x 2.5m nd Year Pongamia & Neem m x 2.5m rd Year Pongamia & Neem m x 2.5m th Year Pongamia & Neem m x 2.5m th Year Pongamia & Neem m x 2.5m Lease Period 6.4 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE: Total Total Local people will be employed for excavation activity. The project will provide the indirect means of earnings in the area of vehicle driving, shops, construction etc. As a result the project will bring a positive impact on the adjacent civilization. The proponent will spend 1% of profit for the development of the area i.e. medical facilities, schools, temples and other social work. 6.5 CONNECTIVITY (TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ROAD / RAIL / METRO/ WATER WAYS ETC.) MODE Nearest Railway Station Nearest Airport Nearest Highway Nearest Seaport DESCRIPTION Annavaram Kms (SSE) Rajahmundry Airport 60Kms (SW) NH Kms (S) Kakinada Port 50.0 Kms (S) 22

24 6.6 DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE & SUPPLY OF WATER): The total water requirement of the project is 4.2 KLD which will be used for Dust Suppression, Greenbelt Development & Domestic purposes and will be sourced from nearby villages through Tankers. 6.7 SEWERAGE SYSTEM: Domestic Waste Water will be sent to Septic Tank followed Soak pit. Outside discharge is not envisaged. 6.8 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT: There is no generation of Industrial Solid waste due to this mining activity. 6.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: About 14,737 m 3 of waste in every year and about 73,689 m 3 of waste in first plan period and about 2,94,740 m 3 of waste in an entire lease period of the mine will be generated. The waste generated will be dumped towards SE side of the lease area in an area of 2000m POWER REQUIREMENT & SUPPLY/SOURCE: There will not be any requirement of power supply for the proposed project activity. The Quarry activities are envisaged to be carried out only during day time by manually and Semi mechanized method. All the equipment shall be operated with diesel as motive power. One D.G set of 80 KVA is proposed for back-up power and other requirements. 7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R and R PLAN): 7.1 POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/STATE) IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS INCLUDING HOME OUSTEES, LAND OUSTEES AND LANDLESS LABOUR (A BRIEF OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN). Not Applicable as the lease area is Patta Land and there is no involvement of Rehabilitation and Resettlement plan. 23

25 8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES: 8.1 LIKELY DATE OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION (TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN). The project will be started once obtain the Environmental Clearance and other necessary approvals from respective departments of state Government. 8.2 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST AND ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT Total project cost 60 Lakhs EMP Capital Cost 3.70 Lakhs EMP Recurring Cost 2.60 Lakhs 9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) The Granite lease is result in growth of the surrounding areas by increasing direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development and surrounding infrastructure. Special emphasis on Financial and Social Benefits is being given to the local people including tribal population, if any in the area. The project will bring economical benefits to the state by the way of Royalty. Development of social amenities is in the form of medical facilities and providing books and school uniforms to the poor students nearby schools. No major adverse effect on environment is envisaged as the required mitigation measures are will be given priority 24

26 10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: 10.1 POLLUTION SOURCES & CONTROL MEASURES: S.NO PARTICULARS SOURCE 1. Air Pollution Drilling, Loading & Un Loading Haul Roads Transportation, Waste Handling & D.G. Set (80 KVA) 2. Water Domestic Waste Pollution Water 3. Noise Drilling, Pollution Material Handling, Loading, D.G. Set & Movement of vehicles CONTROL MEASURES & MANAGEMENT a) Wet Drilling System b) Jackhammer are provided with Gunny bags c) Regular Sprinkling of Water on haul roads d) Greenbelt Development along the Buffer Zone of the Lease area, Haul roads & Waste Dumps e) 5.0 Mts of stack height is provided for DG Set ( H = h x KVA) = x 80 KVA = 4.78mts f) Provision of dust masks g) Cloth for drillers a).1.2kld of Domestic wastewater will be sent to the septic tank followed by soak pit. b). Retention wall at the foot of the dump for allowing clean water out. c).garland drains will be provided around the waste dump. d).siltation tanks construction at the discharge end of garland drains to arrest silt. a). Periodical maintenance of machinery b). Thick green belt along the Buffer Zone of the Lease area c). Acoustic enclosure for the DG sets d). Speed of vehicles will be limited e). Provision of earmuffs/ear plugs to employees 25

27 4. Solid Waste Rock Waste / Over Burden waste a).the waste generated will be dumped in a dumping yard over 14,737 m3 per an area of 2000 sq.mts towards South East side of the lease area. annum and b).retaining wall will be 2,94,740 m3 in constructed around the dump c).garland drains will lease period constructed around the dump be d).rock Waste is crushed into smaller sizes and used as a road metal e).over Burden waste is used in filling low lying areas f).rejected material is used in making of tiles 5. Reclamation - Reclamation will be taken up on need basis before the conclusion of Mining operations. 26

28 10.2 BUDGET FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP: S. No. PARTICULARS CAPITAL COST RECURRING COST 1 Dust Suppression Greenbelt Retaining Wall Siltation Tank Garland Drain Septic Tank& Soak Pit First Aid Facility Environmental Monitoring Others 0 0 Safety Shoes Helmet Hand Gloves Ear Plugs Dust Protection Cloths Gunny Bags For Jack Hammers Total Say 3.70 Lakhs Say 2.60 lakhs 27

29 10.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN: S. No. Potential Impact 1 Air Emissions Action to be Followed Ambient air quality within the premises of the Mine Lease Area and nearby habitations to be monitored. 2 Noise Noise generated from various mining activities 3 Water & Sampling & Waste Water Analysis of Waste Quality Water 4 Soil Quality Sampling & Analysis 5 Health Employees and Labor health check ups Parameters for Monitoring PM 10, PM 2.5, SO 2, NO x and CO. Spot Level recording Noise As per CPCB Guidelines As per CPCB Guidelines Frequency of Monitoring Periodic during operation phase As per CPCB/ APPCB guidelines Periodic during operation phase Periodic during operation phase Periodic during operation phase All relevant Regular parameters ups check Location Four Locations Four Locations Two Locations One Location Annually 11.0 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY: The management of occupational safety & health is the prime responsibility of mine management. The following facilities will be provided to the employs; Provision of Dust masks to prevent exposure of persons to dust Provision of ear muffs/ear plugs for protecting workmen from adverse affects of noise Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out. First Aid Facility at site. 28

30 12.0 CONCLUSION: The Granite Mining project of M/s. Silicon Rocs Ha at Sy.No: 61/4, Polavaram Village, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh will be environmental compatible to the surrounding due to the high standards of pollution control measures to be adopted during the operational phase. Environmental Management Plan will help minimize adverse impacts on the environment. Where impacts occur, immediate action must be taken to reduce the escalation of effects associated with these impacts. To ensure the relevance of this document to the specific mine development stage, it needs to be reviewed throughout all phases. Hence, it is requested that necessary Environmental Clearance may be accorded for implementation of the project. 29