NTR and Krishna dist admins stockpile sand

Move aims to stabilise supply chains during monsoon to support construction activity and prevent black marketing

- Y BRAHMAJI @ Vijayawada

IN a proactive move to ensure adequate sand supply during the monsoon season, the district administrations of Krishna and NTR are amassing substantial sand reserves to prevent shortages that typically disrupt the construction sector.

Krishna district has set an ambitious target of stockpiling 8 lakh metric tonnes of sand, while NTR district aims for 7.5 lakh metric tonnes—collectively securing 15.5 lakh metric tonnes to meet growing consumer needs.

Floods during the monsoon season regularly halt sand mining operations due to heavy river flows, which impede excavation, loading, and transportation.