Kerala State Mineral Development Corporation Limited (KEMDEL)
PROPOSED PROJECTS DURING CURRENT YEAR
Proposed Core Areas
Dimensional Stone (Granite) Quarry Mining
Import of sand from other state/Countries
Beach Sand mining /Heavy Mineral Concentration Plant
Silica sand mining
Offshore sea sand mining
Clay and Laterite mining
De-siltation of dams & reservoirs
Establishing Desiltation plant at harbours and dams
Training to quarry sector
KEMDEL is planning to impart training to quarry owners, operators and employees etc working under sector in order to regulate the rock quarry activities in Kerala. The training proposes for general awareness of quarrying, rules and regulation for getting EC, labour rules and safety & environmental aspects on quarrying.
De-silting of Dams
De-silting of dams is essential to restore the original capacity on account of sedimentation. The capacity enhancement dams are essential to meet the growing demand for irrigation. KEMDEL has already been completed the de-silting activates of many reservoirs in Kerala. KEMDEL is planning to undertake the de-silting activates in selected dams in line with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) prepared by the committee constituted for this purpose.