Maha Okays Policy To Promote Artificial Sand In Constructions

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday cleared a policy to promote the use of artificial sand, also known as manufactured sand or m-sand, in the state as a sustainable alternative to river sand in construction work, state revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said.

- Faisal Malik

MUMBAI:

The decision, taken in a cabinet meeting, made the use of m-sand mandatory for construction work undertaken by government and semi-government agencies. To encourage its production, the state government will lease land for artificial sand crushers.

"To curb excessive mining of natural sand and promote sustainable alternatives, the state cabinet has approved a policy mandating the use of artificial sand in the construction sector," Bawankule told reporters after the cabinet meeting.