Statement of issues raised by the public and the comments of the proponent during the Public Hearing programme on the 88.395 Ha of Iron Ore Mine & 0.3 MillionTPA of Beneficiation plant of SRI. KANDULA RAJAMOHAN REDDY, Chabali (V), Pendlamarri (M), Kadapa District, A.P. held on 07-08-2012.

Issues raised by the Public Response/Commitment of Project Proponents

Sri Bandi Suryanarayana Reddy, R/o Choutupalli stated that several people are dependent on the mines. The mines created livelihood for workers, contractors, transporters. He requested the people to sort out any grievance with the management with a positive approach. Due to the management support, they filled up the low-lying areas. He pointed out to the assistance for schools and worship places. He expressed concern with some government rules those became hurdle in getting the management’s support for building the houses. He acknowledge that the management has already given employment for the local people. He also expressed that the project will improve the livelihood opportunities in the future too. He however welcomed the proposed project.

Sri Kandula Raja Mohan Reddy, Managing Director while thanking the people for their extending cooperation to the management stated that they involved in mineral business for the last 60 years. They are also doing Barytes mining in Mangampet mandal. They also are having engineering colleges. In all the establishments, he is giving top priority for the local people. He assured that they will resume the mining operations shortly. He also stressed the necessity of the beneficiation plant, which will ;improve or enchance the quality of iron ore through a series of systems and process.. It will improve the iron ore grade and make it useful for industrial purposes. They are establishing a plant at Mangampet in join venture with the APMDC at an approximate cost of Rs. 40 crores. The plant will improve the quality o0f Barytes, which stocks are piling up. Owning to demand for iron ore, they proposed to enhance its production and have one beneficiation plant. He is also working on the project for about 10 years and studied the projects located abroad. He admitted that the stringent statutory norms will not allow the industries to cause environmental pollution. If violated, the authorities will take stringent action. The industry will adopt necessary equipment and will avoid the pollutants. Thus there will not be any impact on air, water, agriculture, health, cattle etc as apprehended. He further assured that he will provide employment for the local qualified people in their major plant. As a part of pollution control measures, they will arrange water sprinkling. It will also earmark some portion of land for cattle grazing. He assured to set up a hospital under CSR in order to meet the emergency health needs of the people. It the Bellary mines resumed, the surrounding mines will become dysfunctional. He sought continued support from the

Sri Gangireddy, R/o. Pagadapalle stated there are some 10 mines surrounding to their village. The government schemes could not build the check dams and also troubling to take up constructions. He added that the ground water table is improved because the management developed a mine pit. The mining department will examine the case to grant the clearance. The promoter is well known for the last 25 years for his educational institutions and mines. The management provided livelihood for the local people in his mines. He advocated the people that there will be no adverse impacts. On the other hand it will benefit the area. He further stated that the local people especially women lost employment as the management stopped their mining. That is why they participated in the hearing in large numbers to vent their appeals. Sri Prasad Reddy. R/o Choutupalli stated that there was no employment before mining. The management facilitated livelihood for the local people in their mines. Since only labourers are getting jobs, he sought to create jobs for the eligible educated people. Due to plying of heavy-loaded tippers, the roads are getting damaged. He requested to take repair the roads and address the problems emanating from transportations. He also sought to know the measures to be taken for education and health. He however thanked the management for providing livelihood.

Smt. Ganga Lakshmi, R/o Repalle stated that the people availed benefits for the mines for about nine years. She concerned that there is no livelihood for the last four months as the management halted the operations. She sought to resume the mining operations for their benefit.

villagers. He promised to allocate adequate budget for carrying out socio-economic welfare activities such as health, education etc.

Smt. Chandramma, R/o Repalle stated that they were working in the mines. They eked out a living , depending on the mines. For the last four months, they are facing problems due its closure. Sri Gangannan, R/o Gokarajupalle stated that they are in favour of the mines. Since they are living on it, he urged to continue the mining activity. Sri M. Chandra Reddy, ex-sarpanch, chabali stated that he functioned as sarpanch for the village for 30 years. The royalty-related issue is affecting the house constructions. He added that there was no development earlier. The management should sort out their grievances and help the people. The proposed iron ore mining and the beneficiation plant will create direct and indirect employment for the local people. Sri Subba Reddy, r/o Machunuru stated that he worked in Singapore in the last year. He acknowledged that there is no negative impact due to the existing mines. Several people are benefited with the management and its quantum is somehow reduced because of its closure. He exhorted the people to lsupport the project which will reciprocate. Being a diploma holder, he is in anticipation of job in the proposed project. He urged to facilitate one hospital in the area as the people are facing hardships. If it is established will be a great help for the locals. He also raised concern over power cut problems as they are availing it for mere 4 hours. The problem is hampering the interests of the farmers. He while supporting the project sought livelihood for the local people. Smt. Narsamma, Goparajupalle stated that there was no livelihood for their family because of the mine closure. She requested to resume the mining operations. Sri. Srinivasulu Reddy, R/o Aravetipalle stated that their houses are getting cracks due to the blasting activity in the mines. Their cattle could not find the grazing. It is also posing dust pollution besides depleting the ground water in the agricultural fields. The water pipelines are also damaged thereby jeopardizing the interests of the nearby farmers. Because of air pollution, the crop is getting affected.

The Management further stated that the company would adopt latest delay technology in mining operations, which will avoid vibrations and some adverse environmental consequences. It will arrange water sprinkling system at various dust emanating sources. The facility will prevent the fugitive dust. The ground water is available at 50m depth in the

He complained that the management has not provided employment for ltheir villages. He added that the stakeholders should be benefited with the mines.

area whereas the ultimate mine pit has the depth of 15-20 monthly. Thus it has nothing to do with the ground water table. He assured that the management will take all appropriate measures to avoid adverse impacts. Sri Ramachandra Reddy, R/o China Chabali

stated that the people are facing certain problems due to the mining operations. The dust emanated from the mining activity has affected the agricultural fields. Their borewells became defunct of water depletion. The water is only stagnated in the mines whereas in other places there is no water. It is the situation prevailing not only in Chabali but also in other villages. He requested the authorities to make note of this issue and take suitable action. The people will have no objection if the mines are beneficial to them. He however requested to take remedial measured to avoid negative impacts.