Maharashtra Launches 24/7 Sand Transportation to Curb Illegal Trade
Maharashtra announces 24/7 sand transportation to combat illegal trade and improve utilization. The policy includes free sand for housing schemes and advances in infrastructure like GPS in vehicles. The government also introduces a new M-sand policy to address the limited natural sand availability, aiming to operationalize 1,000 crusher units soon.
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Maharashtra's government has taken a significant step to combat illegal sand transportation by allowing operations to run 24/7. The move, announced by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, aims to improve the use of sand transportation capacity and reduce illegal activities.
The shift to round-the-clock operations is part of a broader strategy that includes infrastructural advancements like geo-fencing, CCTV installations, and mandatory GPS devices in sand-transporting vehicles. Additionally, the MahaKhaniij portal will now facilitate 24-hour e-transport permits.
Acknowledging the limited availability of natural sand, the government announced a manufactured sand (M-sand) policy, planning to set up 1,000 crusher units across districts. Furthermore, beneficiaries of government housing schemes will receive free sand, promoting fairness and innovation in the sector.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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