M-sand Policy
- Acknowledging the harmful impact of excessive natural sand excavation on the environment, Maharashtra approved the artificial sand (M-sand) Policy to provide a sustainable and alternative resource for the construction sector.
- Under the approved policy, 50 M-Sand (artificial sand) units per district will be encouraged with industrial incentives.
- Artificial sand, manufactured from quarry waste and stones obtained through hill excavation using crushers, can be an alternative to natural sand.
- The policy allows M-Sand units to operate with the permission of the district administration and the forest department. These units will have to comply with environmental ....
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