Granite is a minor mineral; it is a major contributor in foreign exchange earnings. India is the second largest exporter of raw granite after China and ahead of Brazil and South Africa. India ranked fifth in the export of processed (value added finished) product. Granite contributed 4.51% exports value of all ores and minerals in 2007-08. The exports value of granite was next to diamond and iron ore during 2007-08. (IMYB-2010). Telangana State is one of the important Granite producing states unique varieties are Jet black granite of Warangal and Khammam districts and Tan brown variety of Karimnagar district. Mining operations are Manual, Semi-Mechanised and Mechanised. Dimensional stone mining generates enormous waste, sometimes upto 75% to 85%. Land degradation is due to voids created by mining; Creation of external waste dumps, areas covered by site services, plant and colony etc.