ONE DISTRICT ONE PRODUCT GRANITE BLACK GALAXY ( PRAKASAM DISTRICT )
ODOP PRODUCT– PRAKASAM DISTRICT
GRANITE (BLACK GALAXY)
Granite Black Galaxy is unique and world famous which is available only in Chimakurthy Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
INTRODUCTION:
The world famous Galaxy Granite deposit is located in Chimakurthy, R.L.Puram, Budawada and Devarapalem villages of Chimakurthy Mandal, Prakasam District. The quarry zone lies in between 23rd to 26th KM stone on either side of Ongole – Nandyala -Kurnool State High Way road. The active quarry zone falls in Survey of India Toposheet No. 57 M/14 and lies in between the N15O35I15II – 15O35I20II North latitude and 79O48I20II – 79O50I35II East longitudes.
Black Galaxy Granite is located in a Chimakurthy village in the Ongole district of Andhra Pradesh. Indian granite, “Black Galaxy” has been shining brightly for over 35 years upto now. Black Galaxy Granite is also called Star Galaxy, Galaxy granite, and Gold Star Granite. Its reputation as being more durable and stronger than regular granite has been enormous, with about 10 million cubic meters of the material ever sold.
Quarry Lease was granted in the year 1983 for the 1st time in favour of Sri K. Bala Krishna Reddy, initially he tried to promote the material under the trade name of SHOBHA material, but there was no success. Later on the lease was transferred in favour of M/s. Yak Granite Industries (P) Ltd., and they promoted the material under the Trade name of “Galaxy Granite” and got success. The working activity in this area was started in the year 1987 by M/s. Yak Granite Industries (P) Ltd., (M/s. Enterprising Enterprises of Chennai) and after that market was established in domestic as well as international due to its aesthetic look. At present there are 135 quarry leases existing for Black Galaxy Granite covering a total extent of 452.784 hectares, duly providing employment for about 10,000 members directly and 25,000 members indirectly.
Availability of the Product:
This Galaxy Granite is being quarried extensively and intensively by private entrepreneurs owing to its great demand in export market. The Galaxy Granite quarrying started in 1987 by the entry of M/s. Enterprising Enterprises (Granite companies). The first lease was granted in the name of Sri. K.Bala Krishna Reddy in Errakonda area, west of the Galaxy body. During the first phase i.e., 1978 to 1988 little quantities were exported. After 1988-89, new entrepreneurs entered with the nature and behavior of the Galaxy body. In the 1st and 2nd phases, only big gangsaw blocks were exported to European countries mainly to Italy. After 1999 the total scenario changed and total exports geared up by the entry of China and other South –East Asian countries. During this phase the big blocks as well as small blocks were also accepted by the buyers, simultaneously the Indian domestic consumption also increased
There are about 140 Black Galaxy Granite leases in force, but operationally, there are only about 40 companies actively engaged in quarrying. The total extent of the land under quarrying is 452.784 hectares. Up to now the quarrying companies’ operation went up to a depth of 70Mts on average below ground level and it is estimated the quarrying operations can be continued in this mining area for another 15/20 years.
Product Specifications:
Product |
Black Galaxy Granite |
Slab Sizes | Cutter size available from Length- 7ft to 10ft and Height – 2.5ft to 3ft |
Thickness | 16 mm, 18 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, 30 mm Available |
Finishes | Leather, Flamed, Brushed, Polished, Honed, Lapatura |
Applications | Counter/Vanity Top, Flooring, Cladding, Marble Handicrafts, Swimming Pool Areas, Bathroom Walls & Floors, Fireplace Walls, External & Internal Aids In Construction |
Process Of Making Granite (Black Galaxy):
Preparation of identification of site:
Quarry Locations:
Annexure:
Sl.No |
User ID |
Name of the lessee & Address |
Mineral |
Location of the area |
Extent |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | ||
1 | 811140358 | A.V.K Haranadh Babu, D.No. 7-7/1-11, Lawyerpet, Ongole -523. 002. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 578, 579 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 3.743 | |
2 | 811070307 | APMDC Ltd, 2nd 3rd Floor, 8-3-945, Pancum Business Centre, Ammerpet, Hyderabad. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 119/1 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 0.988 | |
3 | 811070306 | APMDC Ltd, 2nd 3rd Floor, 8-3-945, Pancum Business Centre, Ammerpet, Hyderabad. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 52, 55/4A & 55/3C R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 10.935 | |
4 | 811220594 | Samyuktha Granite Private Limited. Joint Venture With M/s. APMDC Limited | Black Galaxy Granite | 52, 55/4A(P) & 55/3C(P) R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 10.935 | |
5 | 811960070 | Anand Granite Exports(P) Ltd, Director P. Sridhar Anand, 58-12-2, Municipal High School Road, Santhapet, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 980/6 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 0.384 | |
6 | 811960071 | Anand Granite Exports(P) Ltd, Director P. Sridhar Anand, 58-12-2, Municipal High School Road, Santhapet, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 980/4 & 981/5 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 1.040 | |
7 | 811030072 | Anand Granite Exports(P) Ltd, Director P. Sridhar Anand, 58-12-2, Municipal High School Road, Santhapet, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 933/1P & 2P Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 1.858 | |
8 | 811980017 | Anand Granite Exports(P) Ltd, Director P. Sridhar Anand, 58-12-2, Municipal High School Road, Santhapet, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 576/P, 980/1 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 2.000 | |
9 | 811080019 | Anand Granite Exports(P) Ltd, Director P. Sridhar Anand, 58-12-2, Municipal High School Road, Santhapet, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 960/P, 933/1(P), 933/2(P) Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 5.890 | |
10 | 811960050 | Anand Granite Exports(P) Ltd, Director P. Sridhar Anand, 58-12-2, Municipal High School Road, Santhapet, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 104/1,5,6&7 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.773 | |
11 | 811040073 | Anand Granite Exports(P) Ltd, Director P. Sridhar Anand, 58-12-2, Municipal High School Road, Santhapet, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 576/2 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 0.972 | |
12 | 811070052 | Andhra Pradesh Granite (Midwest) Private Limited., Mg. Partner Sri K. Rama Chandra, (Sub-leased from APMDC Ltd. Ib 13-06-2007)8-2-684/3/25&26, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 55/5 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 19.425 | |
13 | 811070023 | AP Granite (Midwest) Pvt. Ltd, Mg. Partner Sri K. Rama Chandra. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 938/1-7 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 2.497 | |
14 | 811080053 | Apple Granites Limited. Chairman: Sri S.V.S Prakash Rao,Sidda Pyramid Dhyanakendram Opp: Sai Baba Temple, Layarpet Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 55/6B R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 7.272 | |
15 | 811100055 | Apple Granites Limited, Chairman: Sri S.V.S Prakash Rao,Sidda Pyramid Dhyanakendram Opp: Sai Baba Temple, Layarpet Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 125/2 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.748 | |
16 | 811150496 | Archana Granites (TF Manikanta Minerals), Mg.P. Sri S. Venkateswara Rao.S.V.R. Complax, M.M. Donka, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 9.417 | |
17 | 811110118 | A.G.Exports, (TF Archean Granites (P) Ltd), Mg.Part. Sri SVS Prakash Rao, D.No.7-2-12, Lawyerpet, Ongole |
Black Galaxy Granite | 99/7P Budawada Chimakurthy | 4.000 | |
18 | 811060119 | A.G.Exports, (TF Archean Granites (P) Ltd), Mg.Part. Sri SVS Prakash Rao, D.No.7-2-12, Lawyerpet, Ongole |
Black Galaxy Granite | 99/1P, 99/6 Budawada Chimakurthy | 4.000 | |
19 | 811120166 | Bash Granites, Mg.P. Sri K. Yusuff Basha, D.No.4/5P, Bareethi Street, Fire Road, Salecueec District, Tamilanadu. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 55/1&2 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 2.125 | |
20 | 811980203 | Bethun Granites, C/o. Balaji, No.250, Ashook Nager,Chennai-600086. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 4.048 | |
21 | 811070268 | Sri G. Narapa Reddy, tranferred in favour of Bhavya Granites, S/o. Late Koti Reddy, Santhamaguluru Village and Mandal, Prakasam District |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 1.000 | |
22 | 811070121 | BVL Exports (P) Ltd, Director : Sri Bellam Ramu, Ph.No. 94901 12222.Kondepi Road , Tangutur Mandal, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 98/3P,4P & 103 Budawada Chimakurthy | 2.858 | |
23 | 811070122 | BVL Exports (P) Ltd, Director : Sri Bellam Ramu, Ph.No. 94901 12222.Kondepi Road , Tangutur Mandal, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 98/4P & 5P Budawada Chimakurthy | 5.601 | |
24 | 811130059 | Chandrika Granites, Prop: Sri Sidda Raghava Rao,D.No. 8-24, Denuvakonda Street, Lawyer pet, Ongole |
Black Galaxy Granite | 119(P), 120/3, 120/2, 120/3P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 2.287 | |
25 | 811080302 | N.V.Exports, (TF Dada Granite International), Mg.Part.Sri N.Venkateswara Reddy, Plot No.A-7B, APIIC Industries Estate, Kurnool Road, Ongole |
Black Galaxy Granite | 947/1 to 7 & 948/1 to 5 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 6.932 | |
26 | 811070044 | Dinesh Granite Exports (TF Veerabadra Minerals (P) Limited), MD. G. Pratap Reddy, # 3A, Siva Sai Sannidhi, Plot No. 32,Opp. Shirdi Saibaba Temple, Hindinagar, Panjagutta, Hyderabad. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 581/P Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 0.931 | |
27 | 811040456 | Eliezer Mines Private Limited Director: Smt. G. Shyamala,Devarapalem Village, Near Ramatheerdham Temple, Chimakurthy. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 367/2P, 367/3P, 367/12P, 367/13, 367/14, 367/15, 367/22, 367/23, 367/24 , 367/25, 367/1 & 367/17P, 18P Devarapalem Chimakurthy | 7.000 | |
28 | 811060269 | G. Narapa Reddy, S/o Late Koti Reddy, Santhamaguluru(V&M), Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 1.903 | |
29 | 811060270 | G. Narapa Reddy, S/o Late Koti Reddy, Santhamaguluru(V&M), Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 0.481 | |
30 | 811050259 | Galaxy Granites, Proprater: Sri K. Subbarao, No.II Industrial Estate. Kurnool Road, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 124/P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 2.000 | |
31 | 811070570 | GEM Granites (P) Ltd, Power of Attorney Sri R. Guna Sekaran.No.76 Cathedral Road, Chennai -600086. Two leases amalgamated into single lease. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 53/2 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 5.569 | |
32 | 811090169 | GEM Granites (P) Ltd, Power of Attorney Sri R. Guna Sekaran.No.76 Cathedral Road, Chennai -600086. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 104/3 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 0.405 | |
33 | 811090170 | GEM Granites (P) Ltd, Power of Attorney Sri R. Guna Sekaran.No.76 Cathedral Road, Chennai -600086. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 104/2,4 & 106/2P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 0.817 | |
34 | 811030061 | Global Exports, Partner P. Sridhar Anand, 58-12-2, Municipal High School Road, Santhapet, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 118/P & 120/P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.485 | |
35 | 811070060 | M/s. Sri Kaamakshi Granites, Partner: Sri Sidda Raghava Rao, S/o Sri Venkateswarlu, H.No. 8-24, Dhenuvukondavari Street, Opp: Bethun Nursing Home, Ongole. Transferred from M/s.Global Exports, Partner P. Sridhar Anand |
Black Galaxy Granite | 118(P) R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.323 | |
36 | 811010062 | Golden Granites, Mg.Partner Sri M. Venkata Rao, Flot No:201, Sripriya Homes Srinagar Colany, Kurnool Road, Ongole. Ph.No. 98490 55556 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 55/6 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 2.745 | |
37 | 811110063 | Hamsa Minerals & Exports LLP, Mg.P. Sri V. Vikram Reddy, 3/2-1-6A. Regency Hights – Cleavaland Road, Frazer Town, Bangolore. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 66/2 & 64/1 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 2.308 | |
38 | 811070064 | Hamsa Minerals & Exports LLP, Mg.P. Sri V. Vikram Reddy, 3/2-1-6A. Regency Hights – Cleavaland Road, Frazer Town, Bangolore. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 66/2 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 0.785 | |
39 | 811130145 | Hamsa Minerals & Exports LLP, Mg.P. Sri V. Vikram Reddy, 3/2-1-6A. Regency Hights – Cleavaland Road, Frazer Town, Bangolore. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 67/1B/P & 106/3 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 3.962 | |
40 | 811060146 | Hamsa Minerals (India) Pvt. Ltd., Mg.P. Sri V. Vikram Reddy, 3/2-1-6A. Regency Hights – Cleavaland Road, Frazer Town, Bangolore.Ph. No. 98496 33559 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 67/1B R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 3.064 | |
41 | 811180536 | Harikrishna Sai Granites, Mg.P Sri P. Subbaratnam, G4, Padamavathi Towers Lawyer Pet, Ongole. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 101/P, 102 and 12/1A Budawada and RL Puram Chimakurthy | 2.845 | |
42 | 811020147 | Haripriya Granites, P.Ch. Badari Narayana, No:11/5, Main Bazaar, Chimakurthy (V&M), Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 53/P, 54/1P & 54/2P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 2.428 | |
43 | 811970160 | Imperial Granites Pvt. Ltd, (100% Export oriented Unit) Power of Attorney Sri R. Guna Sekaran, No.76 Cathedral Road, Chennai -600086. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 1041/1, 1037/2,3,4 & 1039/2 & 1039/3 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 6.184 | |
44 | 811140165 | Indian Minerals and Granite Comapany, Mg.Partner Sri N. Suryanarayana Reddy, 51 Gopala Swamy Street, Gandhi Nagar, Ballari. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 985/5P, 985/6P Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 0.810 | |
45 | 811030162 | Indian Minerals and Granite Comapany, Mg.Partner Sri N. Suryanarayana Reddy, 51 Gopala Swamy Street, Gandhi Nagar, Ballari. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 959 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 3.541 | |
46 | 811110161 | Indian Minerals and Granite Comapany, Mg.Partner Sri N. Suryanarayana Reddy, 51 Gopala Swamy Street, Gandhi Nagar, Ballari. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 985/1,2,3,4, 979/11,12,13,14 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 3.064 | |
47 | 811120171 | JAYA Mineral Exports, Prop: S.V Sudeer Reddy, 15/329, Varada Nagar, Gudur, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh-524101, Ph.No. 9840581013. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 66/2 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 2.850 | |
48 | 811110163 | Jubilee Granites Industries India Pvt Ltd, Prop: LT. Nanwani, EGA Trade Center, 6C,6th Floor, New Number.318(Old No.809) Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai-10. Ph.No. 98400 55545. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 964/1, 964/2, 964/3, 980/9, 980/9P, 980/10, 980/11, 980/12, 981/7, 981/7P, 981/8, 981/9, 981/10, 982/3, 983/1, 993/1, 993/2, 993/3 & 996/P Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 9.919 | |
49 | 811070148 | Jyothi Exports, Sri S V.V. Sudheer Kumar,201, Sripriya Homes, Kurnool Road, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 11/4(P) & 12/1(P) R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.830 | |
50 | 811120294 | N.V. Exports, Mg.Part.Sri N.Venkateswara Reddy, (T.F K L Granites Private Limited.,) Flat No.402, R.R.Enclave, Mangamuru Road, Ongole. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 106/1 Budawada Chimakurthy | 1.000 | |
51 | 811110120 | NV Exports Pvt Ltd, T.F.,K.S.R Granites Director Sri N.Venkateswara Reddy, Plot No.A-7/Bm APIIC Industrial Estate, Kurnool Road, Ongole. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 99/8(P) Budawada Chimakurthy | 4.452 | |
52 | 811160458 | K.V. Rama Rao, S/o. Subbaiah, D.No. 5-267, NGO Colony, Ongole, |
Black Galaxy Granite | 984/3, 984/4, 985/8 & 986/4 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 1.324 | |
53 | 811110261 | Kandula Rami Reddy, S/o Narayana Reddy, Do.No.10-90A, Jawhar Nagar Colony, Markapur(P &M), Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 370 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 4.970 | |
54 | 811100449 | Kishore Black Gold Granite (P) Ltd Mg. Director Sri Gottipati Ravi Kumar,Ganapavaram(V), Nadendla(M), Chilakaluripet Guntur District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58 Budawada Chimakurthy | 7.251 | |
55 | 811060131 | Krishna Sai Exports (P) Ltd., MD. Sri S. Hanumantha Rao, # 8-418, Sundar Nagar, M.M. Donka, Ongole – 2. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 981/1, 2 & 4 and 981/3 & 6(P) Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 2.444 | |
56 | 811080124 | Krishna Sai Granites, Mg.P Sri Sidda. Venkateswara Rao, S.V.R. Complax, M.M. Donka, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 98/1,2 & 3P Budawada Chimakurthy | 5.000 | |
57 | 811090129 | Krishna Sai Granites, Mg.P Sri Sidda. Venkateswara Rao, S.V.R. Complax, M.M. Donka, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 977/12 & 13 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 1.174 | |
58 | 811070132 | Krishna Sai Granites, Mg.P Sri Sidda. Venkateswara Rao, S.V.R. Complax, M.M. Donka, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 582(P), 977/1 to 5, 9(P) and 977/10(P) Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 3.122 | |
59 | 811160459 | Kumar Granites, Prop Sri Sidda Ragava Rao, D.No. 8-24 Dhenuvakondavari Street, Lawyerpet Extentension, Ongole. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 98/4B, 98/5B & 98/6(P) Budawada Chimakurthy | 1.898 | |
60 | 811970276 | Kumar Granites, Prop Sri Sidda Ragava Rao, Flot No: 201, Sripriya Homes Srinagar Colany, Kurnool Road, Ongole. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 98/6 Budawada Chimakurthy | 5.927 | |
61 | 811100149 | Lakshmi Galaxy Enterprises, Prop: Smt. Sidda Lakshmi Padmavathi, Flot No:201, Sripriya Homes Srinagar Colany, Kurnool Road, Ongole. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 21/5 to 10, 29, 30 & 31(P) R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 5.099 | |
62 | 811060065 | Larmin Granites, Prop: Md. Imtiazuddin, 501,5th flour, Padma Towers, Ongole, Prakasam District |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 1.740 | |
63 | 811160465 | Manikanta Minerals, Mg. Partner Sri Sidda Venkateswara Rao, F1 Block No. A, Garden Towers, MM Road, Ongole -523 002, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 514/7(P) Ilapavuluru Chimakurthy | 4.000 | |
64 | 811060133 | Manikanta Minerals Mg.P. Sri S. Venkateswara Rao, S.V.R. Complax, M.M. Donka, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 975/7, 976/3, 977/6, 975/4&5, 675/6B Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 2.203 | |
65 | 811130134 | Manikanta Minerals Mg.P. Sri S. Venkateswara Rao, S.V.R. Complax, M.M. Donka, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 973/1 to 6, 9, 11, 12P, 13P, 974/1 to 9 and 11 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 10.619 | |
66 | 811130125 | Manikanta Minerals Mg.P. Sri S. Venkateswara Rao, S.V.R. Complax, M.M. Donka, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 1.963 | |
67 | 811060455 | Midwest Granites (P) Limited, Mg. Partner of Sri K. Rama Chandra, 8-2-684/3/25&26, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 59/P 103/P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.251 | |
68 | 811090018 | Midwest Granites (P) Limited, Mg. Partner of Sri K. Rama Chandra, 8-2-684/3/25&26, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 55/5 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 9.510 | |
69 | 811120235 | N.V. Exports, Mg.Partner Sri P. Venkateswara Reddy (Transfer and clubbing for 3 files in Srinivasa Granites, D.No. 36-18(P), Saibaba Nagar, Kurnool Road, Ongole. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 11/2, 11/3P, 11/4P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 2.676 | |
70 | 811160457 | N.V. Exports, Mg.Partner Sri P. Venkateswara Reddy, Industrial Estate, Kurnool Road, Ongole. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 44207 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 0.615 | |
71 | 811050022 | Nasa Continetnal Exports (P) Ltd. MD. Sri K. Ravinder Reddy, 6-3-351, 4th folur Road No- 1 Banjarra Hills, Hyderabad. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 62/P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.777 | |
72 | 811080024 | Nasa Continetnal Exports (P) Ltd.MD. Sri K. Ravinder Reddy, 6-3-351, 4th folur Road No- 1 Banjarra Hills, Hyderabad. | Black Galaxy Granite | 62/P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.887 | |
73 | 811080067 | Nirmal Granites, Prop.Md. Imtiazuddin, 501,5th flour, Padma Towers, Ongole, Prakasam District |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 1.255 | |
74 | 811090151 | Ongole Galaxy Mg.P.Ch. Badari Narayana, No:11/5, Main Bazaar, Chimakurthy (V&M), Prakasam District. Ph.No. 98492 66779 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 54/1,2,3 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 2.720 | |
75 | 811090026 | Pallava Granite Industries (I) Pvt. Ltd. Prop: Sri K. Subba Reddy. R. L. Puram Village, Chimakurthy (M), Prakasam District. Ph.No. 94910 66519. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58, 59, 60/P, 61/P & 63/P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 6.954 | |
76 | 811110027 | Pallava Granite Industries India Pvt Ltd MD. K. Subba Reddy,R L Puram, Chimakurthy Mandal Prakasam District. | Black Galaxy Granite | 60/P & 61/3 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 2.044 | |
77 | 811080172 | Pallava Red Granites (P) Ltd, MD. K. Subba Reddy,No.19, Sri Ram Nager, North Street, Alwar Pet, Chennai-600018. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 55/3C R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 14.170 | |
78 | 811110260 | Pearl Mineral & Mines Private Ltd.,Director Sri Ch. Raja, R L Puram Village, Chimakurthy(M), Prakasam District.. Ph.No. 81425 53355 | Black Galaxy Granite | 55/6B R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 7.252 | |
79 | 811020136 | Pokarna Granites Limited, Chairman & Mg. Director Goutam Chand Jain, 105, Surya Towesrs, S.P Road, Secenderebed |
Black Galaxy Granite | 988/1 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 0.660 | |
80 | 811020157 | Pokarna Granites Limited, Chairman & Mg. Director Goutam Chand Jain, 105, Surya Towesrs, S.P Road, Secenderebed |
Black Galaxy Granite | 16/4(P) R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.417 | |
81 | 811090137 | Pokarna Granites Limited, Chairman & Mg. Director Goutam Chand Jain, 105, Surya Towesrs, S.P Road, Secenderebed |
Black Galaxy Granite | 980/3,5 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 0.785 | |
82 | 811010154 | Pokarna Granites Limited, Chairman & Mg. Director Goutam Chand Jain, 105, Surya Towesrs, S.P Road, Secenderebed |
Black Galaxy Granite | 12/1P, 14/A1, 15/1 & 16/1P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 5.694 | |
83 | 811990144 | Pokarna Granites Limited, Chairman & Mg. Director Goutam Chand Jain, 105, Surya Towesrs, S.P Road, Secenderebed |
Black Galaxy Granite | 980/2 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 0.389 | |
84 | 811010153 | Pokarna Granites Limited, Chairman & Mg. Director Goutam Chand Jain, 105, Surya Towesrs, S.P Road, Secenderebed |
Black Galaxy Granite | 14/1C, 15/3, 16/4P & 16/3 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 4.059 | |
85 | 811110205 | Pooshya Enterprises (P) Ltd, C/o. Balaji, No. B. 254 50th street, Ashook Nager, Chennai-600083. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 16/1B R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.582 | |
86 | 811110075 | R.R. GRANITES Mg.Partner Sri L. Sudhakar Reddy, Registered Office 404-A Srinilaya Enclave New Science College Road 8-3-945 HYDERABAD. Ph.No. 98493 48395 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 66/2P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.773 | |
87 | 811050529 | Radxport Enterprises Pvt Ltd., MD., J. Hazarathaiah, S/o. Venkaiah, B-Block, Flat No: 202, VKB Apartment, Beside Taluka Police Station, Ongole – 523002. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 2.225 | |
88 | 811080029 | Rasun Exports (P) Limited. MD of Sri K. Ravinder Reddy, 6-3-351, 4th folur Road No- 1 Banjarra Hills, Hyderabad. Ph.No. 98490 61650. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 61/1P, 63/1P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.567 | |
89 | 811110031 | Rasun Exports (P) Limited. MD of Sri K. Ravinder Reddy, 6-3-351, 4th folur Road No- 1 Banjarra Hills, Hyderabad. Ph.No. 98490 61650. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 64/P, & 63/1(P) R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 3.884 | |
90 | 811090033 | Rasun Exports (P) Limited. MD of Sri K. Ravinder Reddy, 6-3-351, 4th folur Road No- 1 Banjarra Hills, Hyderabad. Ph.No. 98490 61650. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 64/1 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.748 | |
91 | 811030315 | Sai Granites, Prop: Sri B.V. Subba Reddy, H.No. 7-344-1, Reedy Nagar, Beside Andhra Bank Line Chimakurthy(V&M), Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 16/5P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 0.713 | |
92 | 811920068 | Sakthi Kiran Granites (P) Ltd. Md. Imtiazuddin, 501,5th flour, Padma Towers, Ongole, Prakasam District |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 5.300 | |
93 | 811070476 | SAS Mineral & Mines Ltd. Director Sri SVS Prakasa Rao, D.No.7-2-12, Lawyerpet, Ongole, Prakasam District. (T.F Pearl) |
Black Galaxy Granite | 99/2,3&4 Budawada Chimakurthy | 4.000 | |
94 | 811130548 | Shaheen Granites, Prop: Sri MD. Imitiazuddin, 501,5th flour, Padma Towers, Ongole, Prakasam DistrictPh.No. 98494 33667. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 4.608 | |
95 | 811030066 | Shaheen Granites, Prop: Sri MD. Imitiazuddin, 501,5th flour, Padma Towers, Ongole, Prakasam DistrictPh.No. 98494 33667. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 2.866 | |
96 | 811120407 | SVSSG Exports, Partner Sri Gudipudi Prasad Gudipudivaripalem Village, Gonugunta Post, Chimakurthy Mandal, Prakasam District Sheetal Granites, Mg.Partner Sri.P. Subhoji, |
Black Galaxy Granite | 100/1 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 0.640 | |
97 | 811090267 | Sidda Hanumantha Rao, D.No. 7-5-82(3), Iswarya Nagar, Near Anjaiah Road, Ongole, Prakasam District.Ph.No. 98481 52709 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 9.000 | |
98 | 811120036 | Southern Rocks & Minerals (P) Ltd, Prop: Sri P. Rama Rao, Adjecent to Indudtial Estate, Kurnool Road, Ongole, Prakasam District.. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 988/2 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 2.223 | |
99 | 811110037 | Southern Rocks & Minerals (P) Ltd,Prop: Sri P. Rama Rao, Adjecent to Indudtial Estate, Kurnool Road, Ongole, Prakasam District.. | Black Galaxy Granite | 21/11, 21/12, 21/13, 21/25(P), 21/26, 21/27(P), 21/28(P) R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 2.730 | |
100 | 811080035 | Southern Rocks & Minerals (P) Ltd, Prop: Sri P. Rama Rao, Adjecent to Indudtial Estate, Kurnool Road, Ongole, Prakasam District.. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 60/P, 101/1P, 102/2P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 2.356 | |
101 | 811100159 | Krishna Sai Granites, Mg.Part. Sri Sidda Venkateswara Rao, T.F. Sparkle Minerals (P) Ltd . |
Black Galaxy Granite | 104/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 1.392 | |
102 | 811060305 | Sri Hanuman Granites Prop. Sri A. Gangadhar, D. No. 2-259, Samatha Nagar, Kurnool Road, Ongole |
Black Galaxy Granite | 514/5P Ilapavuluru Chimakurthy | 2.000 | |
103 | 811060291 | Sri Sai Enterprises, Mg.P. Sri M. Srinivasulu & K. Sarveswara Rao.Budawada Village, Chimakurthy(M), Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 5.000 | |
104 | 811110040 | Sri Surya Granites, Prop: Sri B. Subba Reddy, Gandhi Nager 1st lane, Chimakurthy (V&M), Prakasam District.Ph. No. 98495 21555 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 979/8,9 & 10 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 1.976 | |
105 | 811110074 | Sri Surya Granites, Prop: Sri B. Subba Reddy, Gandhi Nager 1st lane, Chimakurthy (V&M), Prakasam District.Ph. No. 98495 21555 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 977/9P & 977/10P, 978/1 to 5P, 7, 977/11, 976/5, 979/1,2 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 3.846 | |
106 | 811060039 | Sri Surya Granites, Prop: Sri B. Subba Reddy, Gandhi Nager 1st lane, Chimakurthy (V&M), Prakasam District.Ph. No. 98495 21555 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 114/P & 115 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 3.271 | |
107 | 811120140 | Sri Vasavi Granites, Prop: Sri Sidda.Pandu Ranga Rao, Siddavari Street, Chimakurthy(P.O, V&M), Prakadam Disrict. Ph.No. 92464 68528 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 977/7 & 8 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 0.583 | |
108 | 811110139 | Sri Vasavi Granites, Prop: Sri Sidda.Pandu Ranga Rao, Siddavari Street, Chimakurthy(P.O, V&M), Prakadam Disrict. Ph.No. 92464 68528 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 978/1 to 13 and 979/3 to 7 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 3.889 | |
109 | 811100300 | Sri Venkata Sai Granites, Mg.P.K. Rama Mohana Rao,Door No:4-498(16), 2nd Line, Pandaripuram, Ongole, |
Black Galaxy Granite | 521, 522/1, 522/2, 522/3, 527/1A, 527/1B and 526 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 2.728 | |
110 | 811020313 | Sudharsan Granites, Prop.Ch. Badari Narayana, No:11/5, Main Bazaar, Chimakurthy (V&M), Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 53/P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.141 | |
111 | 811110142 | Swathi Granites, Prop: Sri Guda Rama Mohan,R L Puram Village, Chimakurthy (M), Prakasam District. Ph.No. 98491 15621 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 976/1P, 976/2&4 and 976/1P Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 1.429 | |
112 | 811130043 | Veerabadra Minerals (P) Limited, MD. G. Pratap Reddy, # 3A, Siva Sai Sannidhi, Plot No. 32,Opp. Shirdi Saibaba Temple, Hindinagar, Panjagutta, Hyderabad. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 581/P Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 1.861 | |
113 | 811130173 | Venus Granites, Mg.P. Sri K. Yusuff Basha, D.No.4/5P, Bareethi Street, Fire Road, Salecueec District, Tamilanadu. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 64/1P, 65/1B, 65/2 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 3.521 | |
114 | 811060128 | Vijay Mining (P) Limited, Director Sri C. Vijaya Kumar Reddy, H.No.8-2-686, Road No. 12, Banjarahills , Hyderabad. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 100/2P & 3P Budawada Chimakurthy | 1.862 | |
115 | 811090143 | Vijay Mining (P) Limited, Director Sri C. Vijaya Kumar Reddy, H.No.8-2-686, Road No. 12, Banjarahills , Hyderabad. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 100/1 to 4 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 4.277 | |
116 | 811070292 | Vishnu Minerals Mg. Partner G. Vanaja, Ashook Nagar, Havambavi, Ballary, Karnataka State. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 2.631 | |
117 | 811090293 | Vishnu Minerals Mg. Partner G. Vanaja, Ashook Nagar, Havambavi, Ballary, Karnataka State. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 4.048 | |
118 | 811090141 | VIVA Granites, Mg.P Sri K. Vijay Kumar Reddy, N.S.P. colany, Main Road, Chimakurthy, Prakasam District. Ph.No. 98492 33088. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 975/1,2,3 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 1.611 | |
119 | 811080201 | Yak Granite (Industries ) Pvt Ltd, C/o Balaji, No.250, Ashook Nager,Chennai-600086. Ph.No. 98494 88369 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 8.094 | |
120 | 811060202 | Yak Granite (Industries ) Pvt Ltd, C/o Balaji, No.250, Ashook Nager, Chennai-600086. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 8.094 | |
121 | 811180502 | Ongole Galaxy Mg.P.Ch. Badari Narayana, No:11/5, Main Bazaar, Chimakurthy (V&M), Prakasam District. Ph.No. 98492 66779 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 54/1P, 2P & 3P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.234 | |
122 | 811180538 | Krishna Sai Granites, Mg.Part. Sri Sidda Venkateswara Rao, S.V.R. Complex, 1st Floor, Magamur Road, Ongole-523002 |
Black Galaxy Granite | 98/3P, 98/4A & 98/5A Budawada Chimakurthy | 0.404 | |
123 | 811190565 | Karthikeya MNRL, Mg.P: Sri Satti Naga Ramcharan Reddy, Villa No.21 GR Sun Villas, behind Prestige Tranquility, Nimbekaipura, Mainroad, Bangalore. Traferred from Sri S.L.N. Reddy | Black Galaxy Granite | 58/P Budawada Chimakurthy | 3.785 | |
124 | 811210558 | N.V.Exports, Mg.Part. Sri N.Venkateswara Reddy, Plot No.A-7/Bm APIIC Industrial Estate, Kurnool Road, Ongole |
Black Galaxy Granite | 106/1P1, 1P2, 2 & 3A Budawada Chimakurthy | 2.749 | |
125 | 811210559 | Sri Y.Ramu, S/o. Ramanarasaiah, D.No.8-217-13/1, Rajiv Nagar, Near Alavala Apartment, Lawyerpet, Ongole. | Black Galaxy Granite | 21/1,21/2,3, 16,17,18 & 19 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.578 | |
126 | Alla Ravi, H.No. 5-411a, 1st Line, Venkateswara Nagar Colony, Kurnool Road Ongole, Prakasam District | Black Galaxy Granite | 514/5P, 5B Ilapavuluru Chimakurthy | 3.691 | ||
127 | Siva Mines, Sri M Krishna Reddy, S/o. Punna Reddy, Plot No. 183, Road No. 11, Prashasan Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Shaikpet, Hyderabad | Black Galaxy Granite | 958 Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 0.910 | ||
128 | Balaji Mines, Mg. Partner Sri V. U.S.B. Bhushan Kumar, Plot No. 183, Road No. 11, Prashasan Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Shaikpet, Hyderabad | Black Galaxy Granite | 24/4, 14,15, 23, 24 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 1.946 | ||
129 | Krishna Mines, Sri M Krishna Reddy, S/o. Punna Reddy, Plot No. 183, Road No. 11, Prashasan Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Shaikpet, Hyderabad | Black Galaxy Granite | 938/8P, 939/1, 939/2, 939/3P Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 2.225 | ||
130 | 811220581 | RRR Granites, Mg. Partner: Sri Chaluvadi Venkata Naga Raju, S/o. Nageswara Rao, D.No. 7-64, Navbharath Buildings, Kurnool Road, Ongole, Prakasam District | Black Galaxy Granite | 106/1P1, 106/2P2, 106/3 & 114/1P1 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 2.950 | |
131 | 811220595 | M/s. Naandhi Granites India Private Limited., Joint Venture with M/s. APMDC Limited. D.No. 294/1D, 100 feet. Tadigadapa to Enikepadu Road Kanuru, Vijayawada |
Black Galaxy Granite | 55/3A R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 6.382 | |
132 | 811220608 | M/s. Bash Granites, Mg.Part: Sri K. Yusuff Basha, 4/59, Bharthi Street, Swarnapuri, 5 Roads, Salem -636 004. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 55/1 & 55/2 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 0.708 | |
133 | 811220607 | M/s. Bash Granites, GPA holder Sri R.P. Ravi Chandran, D.No. 37-1-5(17), Raju Tutorial College Road, Santhapet, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 25/3A, 25/4, 25/5 & 25/6 R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 3.000 | |
134 | M/s. Siva Mines, Mg. Partner: Sri M. Krishna Reddy, S/o. Punna Reddy, Plot No. 183, Road No. 11, Prashasan Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Shaik Pet, Hyderabad -500033. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 367/7,8,9,10 &11 Devarapalem Chimakurthy | 3.945 | ||
135 | M/s. Parvathi Mines, Mg. Partner: Sri V.U.S.B. Bhushan Kumar, S/o. Chandra Rao, Plot No. 183, Road No. 11, Prashasan Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Shaik Pet, Hyderabad -500033. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 367/2P, 3P, 4P, 5P, 6P & 12P Devarapalem Chimakurthy | 1.100 | ||
136 | 811110109 | Manikanta Minerals, Mg. Parner Sri Sidda Venkateswara Rao, S.V.R. Complex , M.M. Road, Ongole, Prakasam District.(Four leases clubbing single lease) |
Colour Granite | 33/2 Pallamalli Chimakurthy | 16.892 | |
137 | Krishna Sai Granites, Mg.Part. Sri Sidda Venkateswara Rao, S.V.R. Complex, 1st Floor, Magamur Road, Ongole-523002 | Black Galaxy Granite | 969/15P, 969/17P, 970/1P, 970/2P, 970/3P, 970/7P, 971/3, 971/4, 972/1, 972/2, 972/3, 972/4P Chimakurthy Chimakurthy | 3.994 | ||
138 | Hamsa Minerals & Exports LLP, Mg.P. Sri V. Vikram Reddy, 3/2-1-6A. Regency Hights – Cleavaland Road, Frazer Town, Bangolore. |
Black Galaxy Granite | 77/1P & 77/2P R.L.Puram Chimakurthy | 3.407 |
Working quarries:
M/s. Anand Granite Exports Pvt. Ltd., Chimakurthy
M/s. Sri Surya Granites & M/s. Krishna Sai Exports Private Limited., Chimakurthy
Development:
In this operation overburden removal and formation of Granite faces/Benches is involved.
Cutting & recovery of Granite Blocks
In this operation separation of granite mass from in-situ mass and granite blocks recovery is involved
Drilling & Dressing of Blocks:
In this operation elimination of defects and dressing of granite block is involved
1) Hammer Drill
2) Masonry Screws
3)Carbide Masonry Bit
4) Pencil
5) Shop or Hand vac (Optional)
- Tape measure: A reliable tape measure the space of working on and determine which tools and bits need to accomplish the task.
- Hammer drilland bits: A hammer drill is designed to drill into hard materials like Hard rock using a combination of rotary drilling and a hammering motion.
- Safety equipment: Granite rock cutting creates a lot of dust, debris and jagged edges. To Keep safe as using well-fitting safety equipment.
Hon’ble Collector and District Magistrate & Joint Collector has visited Chimakurthy Village of Prakasam District Granite Black Galaxy quarries:
Market Strategy:
Being its unique quality and stranded and rare availability of black Galaxy Granite has got very good demand both in the domestic and international Market.
Basing on the size and quality of this granite rough block the price per Cbm is starting from Rs. 5000/- to Rs. 90,000/-.
Hence, it is an established market all over the world (in Granite users) so there is no separate market strategy being followed upto now.
Support from the state and Central Governments funds allocations:
The entrepreneurs are approaching different financial institutions for obtaining the required financial assistances to establish the Granite processing units especially in Prakasam District on average 15 to 20 Units per month. The state Government is also sanctioning subsidies byway of investment subsidy, GST reimbursement, interest subsidy on term loans, Power subsidy etc., ranging from 5% to 45% basing on subsidy to the OC/BC/SC/ST categories. The Central Government is also extending subsidy on purchase of sophisticated/new technology machineries under various schemes.
State Interventions:
The State of Andhra Pradesh since many years encouraging the Mineral based industries and Quarrying operations especially in Granite Mining and processing. The entrepreneurs also in the Black Galaxy Granite sector are actively engaged and manufacturing various granite products. As explained in the above paras, the State Government also supporting the Granite industries by way of releasing subsidies to various types of subsidies for the promotion of this mining industry.
Exports in National level / International level:
Nature Of Granite |
National level |
International level |
RAW FORM | ANDHRA PRADESH, TELANGANA, TAMILNADU | CHINA, TAIWAN, EGYPT, ITALY. BANGLADESH |
PROCESSED FORM | KERALA, KARNATAKA, MAHARASTRA, UTTARA PRADESH, ORISSA AND WEST BENGAL | MIDDLE – EAST, USA, EUROPEAN AND NORTH AFRICAN COUNTRIES |
GDP/GSDP contribution:
Being its unique quality and stranded and rare availability of black Galaxy Granite has got very good demand both in the domestic and international Market.
Basing on the size and quality of this granite rough block the price per Cbm is starting from Rs. 5000/- to Rs. 90,000/-.
Hence, it is an established market all over the world (in Granite users) so there is no separate market strategy being followed upto now.
Because of its huge demand in domestic and international markets the Black Galaxy Granite production as well as the revenue earnings contributing to the State/GSDP and Government of India/ GDP considerably and recognized as one of the foreign exchange earner to the country.
Trainings or any value addition development:
For imparting trainings to the mining staff and workers a dedicated Vocational Training Centre established by the State Government at Ramatheerdham in Chimakurthy Mandal in the year -1998. The required trainings are conducting in different categories pertaining to quarry working and granite processing through this Vocational Training Centre. After completion of the training program the certificate are issuing to the successful candidates. And the MSME DI, Hyderabad and NSIC, FIEO etc., organizations is to conduct awareness programmes in technology upgradation in granite industries.
Energy saving methods etc., to the workers and entrepreneurs these trainings and awareness programmes develop this skills in producing quality Granite products and quality enhancements by that the product value edition can be achieved considerably and also can compete in the international market.
Handling & Loading of Blocks and waste:
Assess
Identify and assess:
Lifting and handling blocks is a highly repetitive task. It can also involve twisting, stooping or reaching upwards. The risk of injury increases with the weight of the block and when laying above shoulder / below knee height. Also consider job demands or time pressure. This may mean workers do not have enough rest / recovery time. Follow the control steps below.
Control
Follow the general precautions for controlling lifting and carrying risks. In addition, you should also consider the issues below.
Prevent: Think about limiting the risks before work starts by:
- Considering different construction methods (eg a panel wall system, cluster laying or poured concrete foundations instead of block laying)
- Selecting the lightest block that meets the performance criteria for the design. Where possible, reduce the use of heavier blocks by laying thinner dense blocks flat instead of thicker dense blocks upright or using lighter trench blocks with handholds.
Control: Even if you minimise some of the risks this way, you are still likely to have to lay blocks. Control the risk by following the information below.
Setting out –
avoid handling the blocks as much as you can. Get them delivered as close as possible to the point of use (eg make sure there are enough loading bays). Check they are set down on level ground – preferably without double stacking. Use pallet trucks, sack trucks etc where possible if you need to move blocks around the site. Otherwise handle / carry blocks close to the body. Do not carry them up ladders. Arrange the work area to avoid over-reaching or twisting – eg by ensuring easy access to all sides of the block stack.
Laying height –
set working platforms etc so that block laying can take place between chest and knee height. Widen foundation trenches so that you can lay blocks within it rather than stooping below foot level.
Mortar spot boards –
set these at a comfortable height so that you do not need to bend all of the time or reach too far.
Dense and specialist blocks –
use mechanical handling solutions where possible. Relying on two people to heavier handle blocks is not usually a suitable solution to the risk.
Gloves –
consider wearing appropriate gloves when handling blocks to protect against cuts and abrasions from sharp edges. These will also protect your hands against cement / mortar risks when laying the blocks.
Waste removal & transportation to dump:
Mining Activity Management Plan Prakasam district leads in granite mining in the state with discovery of Black Galaxy Granite in the Chimakurthy area. Apart from the above granite mining, the other principal minerals being mined in the district are Road metal, Gravel & Quartz, Slate Stone, Iron ore, Barytes, Silica Sand etc.
Chimakurthy mine cluster is famed for the Black Galaxy Granite deposits, not found anywhere else in the world. The Black Galaxy is gabbro-norite rock with deep black colour background and thin medium golden cloured flakes floating in the mass which is bronzite mineral. The granite Mining activity is spread on both sides of Ongole -Kurnool Road in Chimakurthy in pockets and mining activity is being carried out below ground level at a depth of about 60-70mts.
The black galaxy granite mines have adopted best practices like wire saw cutting with water cooling system to reduce dust emissions; usage of Non-electric (delay) detonators/ detonating system reduced vibrations from the activity and chemical powder / expanso powder usage for splitting the granite blocks reduced the air and noise pollution.
APPCB is regularly monitoring the compliance of consent conditions stipulated and issuing directions/stop production/closure orders to the mining units as and when any environmental violations were observed.
There is no polluted river stretch in Prakasam district. Plan of action to control pollution in mining activity involves in the following: S. No Action Points Action to be taken by & Time line 1. Monitoring of Ambient Air Quality in the mining areas and due compliance of the Continuous monitoring of the mining areas by APPCB 29 ambient Air Quality Standards. (APPCB : Once in Three months) 2. Enforcement on air pollution control measures and compliance of Environmental Clearance & Consent conditions APPCB to ensure compliance of environmental conditions by the mining units. (APPCB :Continuous action)
Environmental protection measures:
1) Introduction of wire saw cutting with water cooling
2) Introduction of Dust collector attachments to the drill unites
3) Water sprinkling for suppression of dust from haul roads
4) Development of green belt.
Environmental Impact Assessment study has been carried out within an area of 10 km radius around the Mine area as per the Terms of Reference issued by SEIAA, Andhra Pradesh. The various steps involved in Environmental Impact Assessment study of the project site are divided into the following phases: Identification of significant environmental parameters and assessing the existing statusØ within the impact zone with respect to air, water, noise, soil and socioeconomic components of environment.
Study of various mining activities of the proposed mine to identify the areas leading toØ impact/ change in environmental quality.
Quantification/prediction of impact for the identified activities and to study the level ofØ impact on various environmental components. Evaluation of impacts after superimposing the predicted/ quantified scenario over theØ baseline scenario. Formulation of Environmental Management Plan for implementation in the project.
Cutting & polishing of granite blocks:
In this operation cutting of granite blocks 10mm to 20mm thickness slabs & polishing the same are involved
Black Galaxy Granite Types:
Not all Black Galaxy granite is the same and different markets prefer different types. The gold specks are due to the presence of ferrous rich Enstatite (Bronxite) and can be broadly divided into three types based on the size of the gold coloured specks as:
- Large grained Black Galaxy (a.k.a. Popcorn)
- Medium grained Black Galaxy
- Small grained Black Galaxy
The distribution of the Galaxy grains are also a determining price factor and very much a personal choice. When heavily-veined Black Galaxy granite is available it is usually known as Starburst Galaxy granite.Black Galaxy granites can have slightly varying background colors thus making it extremely difficult trying to match supplies from different quarries
- Dark Black
- Dark with a Greenish/Black tinge
- Dark with a Whitish/Black background
Some Black Galaxy granites may require an epoxy resin application since they may appear to have slightly open veining. The integrity of the granite is not affected with the epoxy applied solely for a visual effect to give it the smooth finish demanded by many purchasers. It is most unlikely that any type of sealer can successfully be applied to Black Galaxy granite.
Black Galaxy Granite Quality Standards
Grading standards for Black Galaxy Granite is generally accepted to be as follows:
- Black Galaxy Q1 First Choice: Slabs and tiles clean of any visible veining
- Black Galaxy Q2 Standard Quality: Slabs and tiles with one or two visible veins known as mergeable lines.
- Black Galaxy Q3 Commercial Quality: Slabs and tiles with two, three or more visible veins known as mergeable lines.
These lines do not affect the integrity of the material and are usually only visible from behind or very close up.
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610 x 305 x 10 mm (24″ x 12″ x 3/8″)
400 x 400 x 10 mm (15 3/4″ x 15 3/4″ x 3/8″)
457 x 457 x 10/12 mm (18″ x 18″ x 3/8~1/2″)
305/400/457 mm x Freelength for you to cut to length on site, usually no longer than 2000 mm (78″)
600 x 600 is available however usually a minimum 15/18/20 mm thick to ensure material stability<.p>
Black Galaxy granite looks best with a gloss
More granite tile and production information.
Surface Finish
polished surface but is also available as honed, leather/satin, river-washed/antique, thermal/flamed, brushed and sandblast finish. We never use colour enhancers.
Sealing
Test with a small sample. It is most unlikely that a sealant can be used on Black Galaxy granite due to the very tight grain formation, attempts at sealing it could actually create a residue film build-up.
There are quarries yielding selectable, grades of granite with blocks suitable for gang saw size down to economical tile-sized and monument blocks. There is always a big demand for these blocks therefore for larger projects it is extremely important to give considerable advanced notice for its requirement .
Extraction commenced in the very early 80s. For commercial projects it is important to ensure that blocks are selected from the same quarry face, do not try and match-up with alternative black granite sources.
Rough blocks are usually exported by Break Bulk however intermodal containerization is available at extra cost. Finished products are packed into sea-worthy wooden crates and loaded into containers.
ROMOTION & INFORMATION DISSEMINATION:
1. Promotion of activities done through Districts/State/Other Social Media website tagging ODOP handle including promotional activities in vernacular languages):
The promotion activities done through Prakasam District Website and State Website and given promotional activities in vernacular languages through newspapers
https://www.dlgranites.com/Galaxy-black
https://www.regattagranitesindia.com/
http://www.midwestgranite.com/black-galaxy-
http://mine-chimakurthy-andhara-pradesh-granite.html
https://www.mines.ap.gov.in/miningportal/
Product & Granite (Black Galaxy) Story through News Paper:
As the product Granite (Black Galaxy), available at Chimakurthy Village in Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India isworld famous product, several newspapers(both vernacular and English) covered the product and have success stories.
2.Promotion of activities done/product/artisan story through local newspaper/ magazine
3. Number of Exhibitions conducted/participated in by the District for ODOP promotion (Local/national/international exhibitions):
Societies/Producers of Granite (Black Galaxy) participated in several exhibitions as shown below and showered with highest traction and sales.
Sl.No |
Name &Venue |
Date |
No. ofGranite Mines Associations/producers participated |
1) | 15th International Granite & Stone Fair BIEC, Bengaluru, Stona-2023 | 15-02-2023 to 18-02-2023 | 15 |
2) | Prakasam, Bapatla & Palnadu districts Granite Mines 21st Mines Safety Week celebrations – 2023 | 11.12.2023 to 16.12.2023 and final day of function on 24.12.2023 at Ongole | 124 |
Participated in the District Mines exhibition at Ongole, Prakasam district
https://www.stonemart-india.in/venue
https://www.2exhibitions.com/architecture-and-designing/international-granite-and-stone-fair/
4. Whether the District website has a details of the Officer in -charge forODOP related activities in the District are available on the Districtwebsite.
Yes
Officer In-charge of the ODOP Activities:
Name: SriB. Udaya Kumar,
District Handlooms &Textiles Officer,Prakasam district, Ongole.
MobileNumber:9848483727
https://prakasam.ap.gov.in/odop/
5.Whether the district website has details about a Dedicated ODOP team:
Yes.
Dedicated ODOP Team details:
Name:SriB. JagannadhaRao
Deputy Director, Mines &
Geology/District Mines & Geology Officer,
Prakasam district,Ongole.
MobileNumber:7207317855
Name: Sri V.Venkata Ramana,
Assistant Geologist,
O/o. the District Mines & Geology Officer,
Prakasam district, Ongole
Mobile Number: 9652530292
6.Whether the District website has a dedicated help line number/email for ODOP beneficiaries
Yes.
https://prakasam.ap.gov.in/odop/
Helpline number & e-mail ID for ODOP beneficiaries:
DM & GO Mobile Number:7207317855
District official mail id: ddmgogl@gmail.com
7. Whether the District website has detailed information about the ODOP product?
Yes.
The detailed information about ODOP Product is disseminated in the
Prakasam DistrictWebsite. https://prakasam.ap.gov.in/odop/
8.Does the district have a documented success story/best practicesdocument/brochure?
ODOP Product Brochure link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12zFg4tImNphvYVgdm2rzByw9GMQvYBG
9.Whether the district website has a Grievance Redressal forum:
Grievance redressal have 2 channels i.e., through ODOP Cell & Spandana Spandana
link : https://jaganannakuchebudham.ap.gov.in/
10. Whether the District website has details about export(procedures/regulations/requirements/support):
Yes.
Details about export procedures /regulations / requirements /
support:
State Government has come up with impressive export policy which covers the entire ecosystem of the exports and link of the same is mentioned below:
AP Export Policy: https://www.apindustries.gov.in/APIndus/Data/policies/9.-AP-Export-Promotion-Policy-2022-27.pdf
11. Whether the district website has details of the upcoming events:
Upcoming Events:
Sl.No. |
Event |
Dates & location |
1) | DAR Construction Exp | 17.10.2024, Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania), Diamond Jubilee Hall |
2) | ACETECH Bengaluru | 18.10.2024, Bengaluru Palace |
3) | KBC – Kitchen + Bath Canada | 22.10.2024, Toronto, ON Canada, The International Centre, Toronto |
4) | Warsaw Home Bathroom | 23.10.2024, Warsaw (Poland), Ptak Warsaw Expo |
5) | Warsaw Home Kitchen | 23.10.2024, Warsaw (Poland, Ptak Warsaw Expo (4 days) |
6) | Algeria Stone | -2024, Algiers (Algeria), Palais des Expositions d Alger Safex |
7) | Holy Russia | -2024, St. Petersburg (Russia), Kirov Place of Culture –DvoretsKulturyimeni S.M. Kirova |
8) | ISF – Isfahan Stone Fair | –2024, Isfahan (Iran), Isfaha International Exhibition Fairground |
9) | Saudi Stone Tech | 11.04.2024, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Riyadh International Exhibition Centre |
10) | Vitoria Stone Fair | 18.02.2025, Sao Pauli (Brazil) (3 days) |
11) | The Natural Stone Show | 06.03.2025, London (UK – United Kingdom) (3 days) |
12) | Muscon | 26.11.2024, Istanbul (Turkey), Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Center |
12.Whetherthe Districtwebsite hasa listof authorized suppliersforODOP Product with Quality Packaging meeting international QualityStandards (Minimum 10 with contact details)
Yes.
List of authorized suppliers of ODOP Product:
Sl.No |
Name of the lessee & Address |
Ph.No. |
1 | A.V.K Haranadh Babu, D.No. 7-7/1-11, Lawyerpet, Ongole -523. 002. |
9848990569 |
2 | APMDC Ltd, 2nd 3rd Floor, 8-3-945, Pancum Business Centre, Ammerpet, Hyderabad. |
9490167243 |
3 | APMDC Ltd, 2nd 3rd Floor, 8-3-945, Pancum Business Centre, Ammerpet, Hyderabad. |
9490167243 |
4 | Samyuktha Granite Private Limited. Joint Venture With M/s. APMDC Limited | 9490167243 |
5 | Anand Granite Exports(P) Ltd, Director P. Sridhar Anand, 58-12-2, Municipal High School Road, Santhapet, Ongole, Prakasam District. |
9849289112 |
6 | Andhra Pradesh Granite (Midwest) Private Limited., Mg. Partner Sri K. Rama Chandra, (Sub-leased from APMDC Ltd. Ib 13-06-2007)8-2-684/3/25&26, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. |
9866099588 |
7 | AP Granite (Midwest) Pvt. Ltd, Mg. Partner Sri K. Rama Chandra. |
9866099588 |
8 | Apple Granites Limited. Chairman: Sri S.V.S Prakash Rao,Sidda Pyramid Dhyanakendram Opp: Sai Baba Temple, Layarpet Ongole, Prakasam District. |
9490245065 |
9 | Apple Granites Limited, Chairman: Sri S.V.S Prakash Rao,Sidda Pyramid Dhyanakendram Opp: Sai Baba Temple, Layarpet Ongole, Prakasam District. |
9490245065 |
13. Product Development
Whether the product packaging has a QR Code for details about the product