To overcome shortage, state to promote artificial sand

THIS IS THE THIRD SAND POLICY THE STATE HAS PUT OUT IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS

- Faisal Malik

MUMBAI: To cope with the shortage of natural or river sand, the state government has decided to promote artificial sand, also known as M-sand.

The use of M-sand will be encouraged by making it mandatory in all the construction work being undertaken by the state government in the next three years. The policy is likely to come up for approval in the state cabinet meeting to be held next week.

M-Sand is an artificial sand produced by crushing hard rocks, often granite, into smaller particles. It is being considered as a sustainable alternative to river sand in construction.